Once a week not enough, twice a week not feasible?
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To evaluate the effectiveness of three different training protocols on physical function of older adults living in long-term care facilities. Emphasis was placed on feasibility in real-life situations.Subjects (N=224) were randomised to 6 months of twice weekly (1) resistance training; (2) all-round functional-skills training; (3) a combination of both; or (4) a control program. Fitness and performance measures and self-reported disability were measured at baseline and after 24 weeks intervention.Attendance to the strength training was 76%, to the functional-skills training 70% and to the combined training 73%. In those who attended at least 75% of all classes (n=97) the functional-skills and combined training program improved several fitness and performance measures compared to the control group.Twice weekly functional-skills training, or a combination of resistance and functional-skills training can improve several fitness and performance measures of institutionalised older people.An important finding from our study was that less than twice a week exercise training is not enough for functional improvement, while it proved difficult for the elderly subjects to exercise twice weekly. Education on the health benefits of regular exercise, and a larger availability of classes in long-term care facilities may improve attendance.
- University of Queensland Australia
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers Netherlands
- Amsterdam UMC Netherlands
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc Netherlands
- University of Queensland Australia
Male, Time Factors, Weight Lifting, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, Elderly, Patient Education as Topic, Surveys and Questionnaires, Activities of Daily Living, Humans, Single-Blind Method, Exercise Training, Exercise Therapy/organization & administration, Geriatric Assessment, Aged, Netherlands, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Aged, 80 and over, 80 and over/physiology, Analysis of Variance, Anthropometry, Functional Performance, Patient Education as Topic/organization & administration, Exercise Therapy, Adherence, Physical Fitness, Linear Models, Feasibility Studies, Female, Attitude to Health, Program Evaluation
Male, Time Factors, Weight Lifting, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, Elderly, Patient Education as Topic, Surveys and Questionnaires, Activities of Daily Living, Humans, Single-Blind Method, Exercise Training, Exercise Therapy/organization & administration, Geriatric Assessment, Aged, Netherlands, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Aged, 80 and over, 80 and over/physiology, Analysis of Variance, Anthropometry, Functional Performance, Patient Education as Topic/organization & administration, Exercise Therapy, Adherence, Physical Fitness, Linear Models, Feasibility Studies, Female, Attitude to Health, Program Evaluation
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