Xbox Kinect, Sleep Quality, Anxiety and Functional Capacity in Older Adults

Effects of Xbox Kinect Exercise Training on the Sleep Quality, Anxiety and Functional Capacity in Older Adults

The present study aims to examine the effects of Xbox Kinect exercise training program on the sleep quality, anxiety and functional capacity in older adults. Older adults were randomized into two groups. The XBOX group performed exercise with Xbox Kinect during 60 min, three times/week for 6 weeks. The CONTROL group did not exercise. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to evaluate sleep quality, anxiety symptoms by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the functional capacity was analyzed using following tests: Chair Stand Test, 8-Foot Up and Go Test, and 6-min Walk Test.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. ability to perform exercises with Xbox Kinect and/or physical/functional tests and to answer the questionnaires;
2. score ≥ 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination

Exclusion Criteria:

(a) using psychiatric drugs or beta-blockers;

1. functional limitations
2. exercise regularly

(e) smoking (b) previous experience with Xbox Kinect games.