Partnered Multicomponent Exercise for Elderly in Long-term Care Facilities

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences22 enrolled

Overview

This study aimed to explore the effects of a partnered multicomponent exercise program on improving the physical function and sense of well-being of elderly people in Long-term Care Facilities (LTCFs).

This study is a single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Elderly residents were recruited from two LTCFs in Yilan county. The experimental group (N=14) received a 90-minute partnered multicomponent exercises intervention once weekly for 12 weeks. The control group (N=14) carried out the usual activities without intervention. The Barthel Index (BI), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), De Morton Mobility Index(DEMMI), handgrip strength, and Chinese Happiness Inventory (CHI) were measured before and after the interventions.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Exercise Long Term Care Facilities Physical Function Happiness

Interventions

partnered multicomponent exercises programOTHER

aerobic,strength, flexibility and balance exercises and game

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 60 YearsMax age: 100 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Over 60years old,living in the long term care facilities,after Physician agrees.No infectious diseases. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Acute disease or unstable state (such as heart failure). 2. Severe musculoskeletal diseases (such as fractures, lower limb joint pain and deformation). 3. Cognitive impairment (MMSE\<20) . 4. At the end of life.

Locations (1)

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Taipei, Taiwan