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2023
Jäggi et al.
European Journal of Medical Research
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Senso-Study
Feasibility and effects of cognitive– motor exergames on fall risk factors in typical and atypical Parkinson’s inpatients
The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a Senso training program in patients with Parkinson's disease in a rehabilitation clinic. Study participants were randomly assigned to either the training group or the control group. The control group received the standard treatment offered at the clinic. The intervention group additionally performed training with the Senso five days per week. A training session lasted at least 15 minutes and included approximately five to seven training games. Depending on how long a patient was in the clinic, the intervention period lasted eight to 28 days with daily training. Forty patients participated in the study. Results showed good usability/operability and very high exercise participation (97%). No adverse events such as falls occurred. In addition, the study found improvement in physical and cognitive functions such as balance and responsiveness and attention in patients who trained with the Senso. Training with the Senso is a feasible, safe and effective approach for Parkinson's disease patients in inpatient rehabilitation.