O impacto de um programa de jogos tradicionais e de um programa de jogos cognitivos nas funções cognitivas, na qualidade de vida e nas relações sociais de idosos
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2017-04-03
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O envelhecimento cognitivo advém das perdas que ocorrem ao longo dos anos no desempenho cognitivo. Os meios de intervenção utilizados para diminuir estas perdas nos idosos são inúmeros e têm demonstrado benefícios neste âmbito. O jogo destaca-se pela maior socialização que acarreta, bem como um maior desenvolvimento intelectual, social e motor. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o impacto de um programa de jogos tradicionais (PJT) e de um programa de jogos cognitivos (PJC) nas funções cognitivas de idosos. Realizou-se um estudo longitudinal e quasi experimental, de natureza quantitativa. A amostra foi constituída por 37 indivíduos de ambos os sexos, com idade superior a 60 anos. No pré e no pós-teste foi aplicado o Mini Mental State Examination. Os resultados demonstraram o impacto significativo do PJT e do PJC a nível cognitivo e na orientação. O PJT também influenciou de forma significativa os ganhos na habilidade construtiva. O fator programa e o fator sexo alteraram de forma significativa algumas funções cognitivas. Aquando da comparação dos sujeitos por programa e sexo, verificou-se um efeito significativo sobre os ganhos a nível cognitivo. Foi possível concluir que o PJT e o PJC alteraram de forma significativa algumas funções cognitivas de idosos.
The cognitive aging occurs from the losses that happen throughout the years on the cognitive performance. The intervention means used to fill in these losses are numerous and have shown benefits in this field. The game stands out due to the major socialization it evolves, as well as a higher intellectual, social and physical development. The aim of this study was to access the impact of a traditional games program (TGP) and a cognitive games program (CGP) in cognitive functions in elderly. The study was longitudinal, quasi experimental and quantitative. The sample was composed of 37 people of both gender, aged above 60 years. On the pre and pos- test it was applied the Mini Mental State Examination. Results demonstrated the significant impact of TGP and CGP on the orientation and cognitive level. TGP also produced gains on the reconstructive ability. The programme factor and sex factor changed significantly the gains in some cognitive functions. When comparing subjects by programme and sex, it was verified a very important effect on the cognitive gains. It was also possible to conclude that TGP and CGP altered substantially some cognitive functions in the elderly.
The cognitive aging occurs from the losses that happen throughout the years on the cognitive performance. The intervention means used to fill in these losses are numerous and have shown benefits in this field. The game stands out due to the major socialization it evolves, as well as a higher intellectual, social and physical development. The aim of this study was to access the impact of a traditional games program (TGP) and a cognitive games program (CGP) in cognitive functions in elderly. The study was longitudinal, quasi experimental and quantitative. The sample was composed of 37 people of both gender, aged above 60 years. On the pre and pos- test it was applied the Mini Mental State Examination. Results demonstrated the significant impact of TGP and CGP on the orientation and cognitive level. TGP also produced gains on the reconstructive ability. The programme factor and sex factor changed significantly the gains in some cognitive functions. When comparing subjects by programme and sex, it was verified a very important effect on the cognitive gains. It was also possible to conclude that TGP and CGP altered substantially some cognitive functions in the elderly.
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Dissertação de Mestrado em Gerontologia, Especialização em Atividade Física e Saúde no Idoso
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Gerontologia , Idoso , Jogos tradicionais , Jogos cognitivos , Funções cognitivas