Effectiveness of a Modified Lifestyle-Integrated Functional Exercise Program in Residential Retirement Communities—A Pilot Study:

SAGE Open Nursing

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关键词: community-dwelling;    occupational based;    integrated exercise;    exercise adherence;    healthy aging;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2377960818793033

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Abstract AimsThis study explored the effectiveness of a modified Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise program for increasing community-dwelling older adults’ lower body strength and balance to decrease fall risk.MethodsPurposive sampling of men and women aged 65 years and older, with or without a history of falls, living at retirement communities yielded 19 older adult participants, and 16 of the participants completed the 26-week integrated exercise program. The program consisted of five-group training sessions focused on how to integrate individualized exercises into everyday activities, followed by 20 weeks of independent practice with a booster session at Week 10 and two phone calls at Week 15 and Week 20. A battery of assessments was used 3 times to measure the participants.ResultsResults demonstrated a significant improvement in lower body strength and balance, but fall risk reduction cannot be confirmed from this study.ConclusionDespite reduction in fall risk was inconclusive from this study, a...

【 授权许可】

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