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Assessing the Impact of Participatory Theatrical Exercises on Cognitive Function and Cardiometabolic Health Profile in Elderly Individuals with Dementia in Southeast Nigeria

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Publicado en:Alzheimer's & Dementia vol. 21 (Dec 1, 2025)
Autor principal: Ogbuagu, Chukwuanugo
Otros Autores: Chatwiriyachai, Sornchai, Ogbuagu, Ekenechukwu, Anenih, Josephine, Okereke, Uzoma, Okeke, Irene, Ogbuagu, Chimnemelum, Ezenyeaku, Chijioke, Uwakwe, Richard
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Materias:
Nigeria
Physical fitness
Cognitive functioning
Exercise
Intervention
Blood pressure
Heart rate
Function
Dementia
Oxygen
Older people
Task performance
Cognition
Activities of daily living
Quality of life
Health
Cognitive ability
Theater
Stimulation
Cultural differences
Cultural factors
Physical activity
Low income areas
Patients
Social interaction
Tai chi
Cognitive stimulation
Health services
Deployment
Aging
Health care
Population aging
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Resumen:Background Dementia remains a global health concern, and its prevalence is rising due to the increasing aging population. Non‐pharmacological interventions, including participatory theatrical exercises (PTE), are gaining attention for their potential to enhance cognitive function and overall well‐being in individuals with dementia. PTEs are cost‐effective and culturally adaptable, making them accessible to poor communities with limited healthcare resources. Method We pretested the PTE on Thailand's elderly cohort before deployment to Nigeria's elderly populations in a descriptive cross‐sectional study to assess the impact of participatory theatrical exercise on cognitive function and cardiometabolic health profile of 37 selected geriatric patients with dementia in Southeast Nigeria using Tai Chi. Result Out of 37 participants, 64.9% were male, and 35.1% were female, with an average weight of 161.9±44.4 lb and a height of 5.3 feet. Statistically significant improvements were observed in systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels over three days, with systolic BP notably decreasing from Day 2 to Day 3. Physical activity positively influenced cognitive performance, as participants rated tasks as “Very easy,” and a significant relationship was noted between steps and cognitive ease. Conclusion The findings suggest that participatory theatrical exercises can be an effective non‐pharmacological intervention for dementia in elderly populations across different cultural contexts. These interventions promote cognitive stimulation and cardiometabolic health, foster emotional well‐being, and enhance social interactions that contribute to the overall quality of life in dementia patients.
ISSN:1552-5260
1552-5279
DOI:10.1002/alz70858_101026
Fuente:Consumer Health Database