• Search Research Projects
  • Search Researchers
  • How to Use
  1. Back to previous page

The development of voluntary participating program and the effect of its improvement of cognitive function in older population.

Research Project

Project/Area Number 22530598
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Social welfare and social work studies
Research InstitutionHokkaido University of Education

Principal Investigator

KITAZAWA Kazutoshi  北海道教育大学, 教育学部, 教授 (00204884)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) MORI Mitsuru  札幌医科大学, 医学部, 教授 (50175634)
OSHIMA Sumiko  北星学園大学, 文学部, 教授 (60347739)
Project Period (FY) 2010 – 2012
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2012)
Budget Amount *help
¥4,290,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,300,000、Indirect Cost: ¥990,000)
Fiscal Year 2012: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Fiscal Year 2011: ¥910,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥210,000)
Fiscal Year 2010: ¥2,080,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥480,000)
Keywordsふまねっと運動 / 認知機能改善 / 住民主体 / NPO連携 / 地域福祉人材養成 / 高齢者の社会参加 / NPO
Research Abstract

Background and Purpose: Participation in generally recommended aerobics or strength exercises may be challenging for older adults; therefore, it is necessary to consider the types and levels of physical activities suited for them in order to improve their cognitive and gait function and adherence to exercise programs. This has prompted efforts to identify exercises that require less physical strength and frequency of performance, while still offering cognition and health benefits. Here, we aimed to assess the effect of a novel dual-task net-step exercise (NSE) performed once a week for 8 consecutive weeks on improvements in cognitive performance and gait function in an older population.
Methods: In this pre-/post-test experimental case control study, 60 healthy elders (mean age 76.4 years) were recruited from community-dwelling people and separated randomly into two groups.a dual-task NSE group and a control group. The NSE group was asked to walk across the net without stepping on the r … More opes or getting caught in the net. Two computer panel-type cognitive functional assessments, Touch-M and Touch Panel-type Dementia Assessment Scale (TDAS), were administered at baseline and following 8 weeks of intervention, to determine the effects of NSE. Improvements in gait function were also evaluated using Timed Up and Go (TUG) test scores. Mixed-effect models with repeated measures (group x time) (analysis of variance, F test) were used to test the effects of NSE. Covariates including age and sex were adjusted (ANCOVA).
Results: The NSE group showed significant improvement in cognitive performance (6.8% change; total Touch-M score 5.4 points; p = 0.03) and gait performance (11.5% change; TUG time -0.98 sec; p < 0.001) over the 8-week period. In the control group, there was Figure 1no significant improvement.
Conclusion: This study shows that dual-task NSE is capable of improving cognitive performance and gait function in healthy old people. Our results indicate that NSE offers similar benefits as other physical exercise programs while reducing the intensity and frequency of exercise required. Accordingly, NSE is an option for a large segment of the older population for whom aerobics or strength exercises may not be feasible. Less

Report

(4 results)
  • 2012 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2011 Annual Research Report
  • 2010 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (12 results)

All 2012 2011 Other

All Journal Article (1 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 1 results) Presentation (9 results) Remarks (2 results)

  • [Journal Article] 北海道中川郡池田町の高齢者における自覚的健康度と関連する要因についての断面研究2011

    • Author(s)
      森 満、尚和里子、北澤一利, 他
    • Journal Title

      北海道公衆衛生学雑誌

      Volume: 第25巻 Pages: 131-138

    • Related Report
      2012 Final Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Presentation] 「高齢者におけるふまねっと運動の実施と入院・入所・死亡リスクの関連」2012

    • Author(s)
      尚和里子、森 満、北澤一利, 他
    • Organizer
      日本公衆衛生学会
    • Place of Presentation
      山口市
    • Year and Date
      2012-10-20
    • Related Report
      2012 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] 二重課題歩行運動による高齢者の認知機能の改善効果に関する研究2012

    • Author(s)
      北澤一利、尚和里子、森満
    • Organizer
      日本認知症予防学会
    • Place of Presentation
      久留米市
    • Year and Date
      2012-09-08
    • Related Report
      2012 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] 高齢者におけるふまねっと運動の実施と入院・入所・死亡リスクの関連2012

    • Author(s)
      尚和里子
    • Organizer
      第71回日本公衆衛生学会総会
    • Place of Presentation
      山口県山口市
    • Related Report
      2012 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 二重課題歩行運動による高齢者の認知機能の改善効果に関する研究2012

    • Author(s)
      北澤一利
    • Organizer
      第2回日本認知症予防学会学術集会
    • Place of Presentation
      福岡県久留米市
    • Related Report
      2012 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] The effect of multi-task step exercise on the improvement of cognitive function in elderly2011

    • Author(s)
      Kazutoshi Kitazawa, Satoko Showa, Mitsuru Mori
    • Organizer
      Canadian Association on Grerontology
    • Place of Presentation
      Ottawa, Canada
    • Year and Date
      2011-10-23
    • Related Report
      2011 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 「北海道中川郡池田町における「ふまねっと運動」の介護予防効果に関する研究」2011

    • Author(s)
      北澤一利、尚和里子、森満, 他
    • Organizer
      日本公衆衛生学会
    • Place of Presentation
      秋田市
    • Year and Date
      2011-10-20
    • Related Report
      2012 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] The effect of multi-task step exercise on the improvement of cognitive function in elderly2011

    • Author(s)
      Kazutoshi Kitazawa, Satoko Showa, Mitsuru Mori
    • Organizer
      Canadian Association on Gerontology
    • Place of Presentation
      Ottawa, Canada
    • Year and Date
      2011-10-20
    • Related Report
      2012 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] 北海道中川郡池田町における「ふまねっと運動」の介護予防効果に関する研究2011

    • Author(s)
      北澤一利、尚和里子、森満, 他
    • Organizer
      日本公衆衛生学会
    • Place of Presentation
      秋田市
    • Year and Date
      2011-10-20
    • Related Report
      2011 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] ふまねっと運動の認知機能改善効果に関する研究2011

    • Author(s)
      北澤一利
    • Organizer
      日本疫学会学術総会
    • Place of Presentation
      札幌市かでる2・7
    • Year and Date
      2011-01-20
    • Related Report
      2010 Annual Research Report
  • [Remarks]

    • URL

      http://www.1to3.jp/

    • Related Report
      2012 Final Research Report
  • [Remarks] ふまねっと運動による住民主体の健康づくりを推進するNPO法人地域健康づくり支援会ワンツースリー

    • URL

      http://www.1to3.jp/

    • Related Report
      2012 Annual Research Report

URL: 

Published: 2010-08-23   Modified: 2019-07-29  

Information User Guide FAQ News Terms of Use Attribution of KAKENHI

Powered by NII kakenhi