JOURNAL OF Mother and Child Health Concerns
Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): July Edition 2026

Effect of brain gym stimulation on developmental outcomes among preschool children

Santri Raminda (STIKES Baitul Hikmah)
Satroda Muryanto (STIKES Baitul Hikmah)
Rinaldi Prima Saputra (STIKES Baitul Hikmah)
Ryanda Masri Kurniawan (STIKES Baitul Hikmah)
Dimas Ning Pangesti (STIKES Baitul Hikmah)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jul 2026

Abstract

Background: Cognitive function during early childhood plays an important role in children's learning abilities, problem-solving skills, and school readiness. Appropriate stimulation during the preschool period is essential to optimize cognitive development. Brain Gym has been proposed as a simple physical activity intervention that may enhance cognitive function by stimulating brain integration and neuroplasticity. Purpose: To determine the effect of Brain Gym stimulation on cognitive function among preschool children. Method: This quantitative study employed a one-group pretest-posttest design involving 15 preschool children at the Siger Physio Clinic, Bandar Lampung. Cognitive function was assessed using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire-3 (ASQ-3) before and after Brain Gym intervention administered for 15 minutes, three times per week, for four weeks. Data were analyzed using Gamma and Somers' D tests with a significance level of p<0.05. Results: Statistical analysis showed a significant improvement in cognitive function after Brain Gym intervention (p=0.02). Preschool children who participated in Brain Gym demonstrated better cognitive development outcomes following four weeks of intervention. Conclusion: Brain Gym stimulation significantly improved cognitive function among preschool children and may serve as an effective complementary intervention to support early childhood cognitive development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mchc

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Health Professions Nursing Public Health

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