Our hypothesis was that physical activity program will be acceptable and may counteract physical and mental decline among older adults hospitalized in COVID-19 unit
The 30 second chair test, balance with joint-feet and semi-tandem stance, and 4 meters comfortable walking test were evaluated. Depending on their score, a specific physical activity (PA) program was selected and explained. The program was printed, explained and left in the room. This intervention included 5 different PA programs. Final evaluation (one day before leaving the unit) recording physical performance (same physical tests used for inclusion evaluation), Hospital Anxiety and depression (HAD) score, Activities Daily Living (ADL) and self-satisfaction of the program.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
62
* 30 second chair test, * balance with joint-feet and semi-tandem stance * 4 meters comfortable walking test were evaluated
CHU de Grenoble
Grenoble, France
University Hospital Toulouse
Toulouse, France
CHU Pointe-à-Pitre Abîmes - GUADELOUPE
Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Change of adherence of the intervention
adherence of the intervention evaluated by the number of completed exercise days compared to the number of total intervention days
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 15 days
Change of physical performances
Comparison between inclusion and final physical performances measured by the 30-second chair test, balance with joint-feet, semi-tandem stance, 4 meters comfortable walking test, functional abilities with the evaluation of ADL score and HAD scores.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 15 days
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