Bademli, Kerime.Lok, Neslihan.Canbaz, Muammer.Lok, Sefa.2020-03-262020-03-262019Bademli, K., Lok, N., Canbaz, M., Lok, S. (2019). Effects of Physical Activity Program on Cognitive Function and Sleep Quality in Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 55(3), 401-408.0031-59901744-6163https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12324https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/37766Aim The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a 20-week Physical Activity Program for elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) on their cognitive functions and sleep quality. Methods A randomized controlled trial research design was used in this experimental pretest-posttest study. The data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0. Results This study showed that the Physical Activity Program improved the cognitive functions and sleep quality of elderly individuals (p < 0.05). Conclusion and Practice Implications The findings of this study showed that the cognitive functions and sleep quality of elderly individuals improved thanks to a 20-week Physical Activity Program. It is recommended that physical activities should be included in nursing interventions for elderly people with MCI.en10.1111/ppc.12324info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesscognitive functionelderlymild cognitive impairmentphysical activitysleeps qualityArticle55340140830430592Q2WOS:000477684300009Q3