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Case Study Overview and Objectives
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According to a Health Promotion Coach from Camarillo Health: “As we get older, our executive function slows. Because of that, people’s response is not as quick, and we are more prone to falls. Also, we know from studies the more afraid you are of falling, the more likely you are to fall. So, the idea of the Senso balance machine is to use your executive function at the same time as you are improving your motor control. Basically, it’s the dual tasking of working on your fall reduction and working on your cognition.”
Raise awareness, knowledge and best practices for Camarillo community older adults to improve their overall health and wellbeing while reducing fall risk.
Improve reaction time, attention and processing, short term memory, balance control and cognitive and physical flexibility.
Use standardized tests to include the Flexibility Test, Go-NoGo Test, Stroop Test, and Sway Test using the Dividat Senso, SPPB and 6CIT for pre and post assessment and values.
Build confidence, increase daily activity level, and improve physical and mental capacities that will activate the pursuit of additional programs and activities that foster independence.
Case Study Details
Data Output
Results
The Game “Simple”: 17% Improved Reaction Time1
Stroop Test: 16.57% Improved Reaction Time, 32.25% Decrease in Errors: Stroop Test2
Sway Test (Romberg) 9.23% Decrease in Fall Risk3
1Simple trains focused attention, psychomotor processing speed and overall cognitive motor reaction time
2Measures attention & processing speed using average reaction time in milliseconds as well as measuring error rate:
3Measures postural control using maximum deviation, mean sway speed, anterior/posterior sway, medial/lateral sway and sway path length.
Case Study Summary
The Program proved that with consistent minimal training, older adults are able to achieve substantial improvements in their cognitive/motor skills.
The training effect of the “Simple” game showed the results translated to quicker reaction time and improved motor control.
Results for the Sway Test reflect improved balance function translating to a reduction in fall risk for participants.
The Stroop test results verified that utilizing a Think & Move strategy improved attention and processing speed.
The SPPB results showed that all participants felt less at risk of falling.
A direct correlation was made between improving quality of life and increasing independence and interest to participate in other programs.
Program Survey Summary from Inception
Summary inclusive of <150 participants
74% feel more confident when walking and navigating spaces
77% feel that their ability to understand and process directions improved
70% feel more comfortable increasing their activity
65% feel more satisfied with their life
92% would recommend this program to a friend or relative
98% were satisfied with the Program