Effects of ICT-Based Multicomponent Program on Body Composition and Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study.
Du-Ri Kim, Seunghwan Song, Gwon-Min Kim, Jae Hyeok Chang, Young Jin Tak, Up Huh, Jeong Su Cho, Yung Liao, Kap-Soo Han, Myoung-Hwan Ko, Jong-Hwan Park
Author Information
Du-Ri Kim: Health Convergence Medicine Laboratory, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Seunghwan Song: Health Convergence Medicine Laboratory, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. ORCID
Gwon-Min Kim: Health Convergence Medicine Laboratory, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. ORCID
Jae Hyeok Chang: Health Convergence Medicine Laboratory, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Young Jin Tak: Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Up Huh: Health Convergence Medicine Laboratory, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. ORCID
Jeong Su Cho: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. ORCID
Yung Liao: Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan. ORCID
Kap-Soo Han: Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
Myoung-Hwan Ko: Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea. ORCID
Jong-Hwan Park: Health Convergence Medicine Laboratory, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. ORCID
PURPOSE: Information and communication technology (ICT)-based training devices for older adults' care related to dementia are being developed to enhance older adults' cognitive functions. Older adults who require bicycle training devices can improve muscle strength and balance of lower limbs by continuously contracting and relaxing lower-limb muscles and improving cognitive function to prevent dementia. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of an ICT-based multicomponent program on body composition and cognitive function in older adults. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a randomized controlled intervention test on 20 people over the age of 60 (exercise group: n = 10; control: n = 10), the multicomponent program was applied to the exercise group twice per week, once per day for 12 weeks, at 30 min per session, whereas the control group was advised to maintain their usual daily activities. RESULTS: Comparing body composition changes and cognitive function changes before and after intervention exhibited statistically significant differences in skeletal muscle mass (=0.01) and modified Alzheimer's disease assessment scale-cognitive score (=0.01) between the two groups. CONCLUSION: It can be difficult to be engaged in a simple repetitive exercise program. Therefore, to meet older adults' interests and expectations, a customized ICT-based multicomponent program, which can improve body composition and cognitive function in older adults and is believed to help prevent dementia, is recommended. TRIAL REGISTRATION: UMIN000042129 (https://www.umin.ac.jp/english/).
