Preliminary Efficacy of Face-to-Face, Telerehabilitation, and Home Program–Based Task-Oriented Circuit Training on the Cognitive and Motor Functions of Older Adults: A Single-Blind Randomized Feasibility Study
TOCT through face-to-face and telerehabilitation methods effectively improved cognitive and motor functions. Face-to-face training yielded the greatest cognitive benefits, whereas telerehabilitation enhanced quality of life. Home-based interventions had limited impact. Future research should explore long-term outcomes and refine home-based programs. Plain-Language Summary: As people age, cognitive and motor skills decline, making daily activities harder. This study examined task-oriented circuit training, a structured program delivered through face-to-face, telerehabilitation, and home-based methods. Face-to-face training showed the greatest cognitive improvements, whereas telerehabilitation enhanced energy and vitality levels and social participation. Home-based programs had minimal benefits. These findings support remote task-oriented circuit training as a viable option, although further research is needed to improve home-based interventions.
Authors
- Ceyhun Türkmen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3125-4113)
- Ayşenur Karakuş (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6322-3127)
- Sevcihan Günen Yılmaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4493-262X)
- İlkem Ceren Sığırtmaç (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2740-8618)
- Feyza Şengül (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8250-2082)
Institutions
- Çankırı Karatekin University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Published
- 2025-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.051237
- Primary Topic
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00