Outcome Evaluation of the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging’s Home Support Exercise Program for Frail Older Adults

Johnson, Shanthi; Myers, Anita M.; Scholey, Lynn M.; Cyarto, Elizabeth; Ecclestone, Nancy A.

doi:10.1123/japa.11.3.408

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“…Five of those six [4,7,15,30,75] reported affective improvements in addition to physiological improvements. However, four of the nine studies which did not assess physical improvement [16,41,47,77] reported affective improvement, and two of the nine [8,40] reported partial improvements.…”

Section: Studies Applying General Non-specific Physical Activitymentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Eleven studies were included in the second group, which examined the effect of strength training on affect [17,18,20,29,49,57,[65][66][67][68]74], and 15 studies on non-specific physical activity or mindful activities such as yoga or Tai Chi were included in the third group [4,7,8,10,15,16,18,30,40,47,41,56,58,75,77]. One study [57] compared aerobic and resistance training to a control group in reducing depression and thus was included in both the first and second group.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Only six studies out of the 15 in this group assessed physical measurements in addition to affect: one assessed strength [75]; one mobility, strength, gait velocity, and balance [30]; one strength and gait velocity [7]; one balance and flexibility [56]; one strength, balance, 6-min walk, gait velocity, chair stand, and stair climb [4]; and one 6-min walk, 4-m walk, and chair stand [15]. Five of those six [4,7,15,30,75] reported affective improvements in addition to physiological improvements.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…As is the case in the other two groups, the variability in the studies reporting affective alterations in terms of the length of the intervention is quite high, including studies lasting 6 [47], 10 [4], 12 [41,77], 16 [15,16,30], 24 weeks [7], and a year [75]. One of the two studies comparing mindful activity (yoga) to aerobic activity found no alterations in either group [10], and the other [16] reported partial improvement in both the mindful (Tai chi) and the aerobic group.…”

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Type of activity and fitness benefits as moderators of the effect of physical activity on affect in advanced age: a review

Netz

2009

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

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This study aimed to review studies exploring the effect of physical activity on affect in advanced age with a special focus on the moderating role of fitness improvement and mode of exercise and to examine those studies in relation to the potential mechanisms for explaining the physical activity-affect relationship. Studies were assembled through a computer search of online psychological, medical, and exercise science databases. Randomized controlled studies having as their purpose the examination of physical activity effects on affect, with a mean sample population age of at least 50 years, were included. Thirtynine studies were collated and divided into three groups: those applying aerobic activity, those applying strength training, and those applying non-specific physical activity. The main finding was that aerobic exercise and aerobic fitness do not moderate the effect of physical activity on affect. While fewer than 50% of the aerobic studies reporting fitness improvement also reported improvement in affect, over 50% of the strength training studies and of the non-specific exercise studies reported improvement in affect. Theories with a physiological orientation claiming that aerobic fitness is the mediator between physical activity and affect are not supported, whereas theories with a psychological orientation maintaining that alterations in affect are not dependent on physiological alterations do receive support. It is argued that the differentiation between physiologically and psychologically oriented theories is arbitrary. It is recommended that the relationship between physical activity and affect be explored further, embracing a psychophysiological perspective in which the psychological and physiological perspectives are complementary. Keywords Exercise mode . Aerobic fitness . Psychophysiological perspective . Old age Background and rationalePeople are living increasingly longer, and the senior population aged 65 and older has been rising consistently over the past few decades [33]. While many factors, such as health, physical function, and independence, constitute components of quality of life in old age, psychological functioning is of particular significance, as it is crucial in determining the ability to maintain productivity, independence, and an active interaction with the environment [70]. The literature on the relationship between physical activity and psychological functioning in old age is continually expanding. However, while physical activity guidelines for physical fitness in old age are well documented (see [51]), the effect of physical activity on affect is less clear. The present paper focuses on this relationship, examining in particular whether exercise modality and fitness improvement serve as moderators. Theoretical perspectiveThe literature on physical activity and psychological functioning in advanced age generally concentrates upon either cognition or affect (e.g., [1,70]). Cognitive function is dependent upon the central nervous system, which declines increasingly ove...

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Section: Studies Applying General Non-specific Physical Activitymentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Review Of the Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Studies Applying General Non-specific Physical Activitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Studies Applying General Non-specific Physical Activitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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2009

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

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“…This is a common limitation for following frail participants over time, which is expected (Johnson, Myers, Scholey, Cyarto, & Ecclestone, 2003).…”

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A Descriptive Study for a Strength and Balance Program for Frail Older Adults in an Assisted-Living Facility

Pope¹,

Lane²,

Tolma³

et al. 2008

Activities, Adaptation & Aging

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The Placemat Strength Training Program (PSTP) is a strength and balance program for frail older assisted-living residents. Exercise facilitators led the PSTP, which was based on a laminated place mat with 10 illustrated exercises. Functional ability and determinants of exercise were examined among the intervention group (n = 15) (age 83.3 ± 7.31), which received the PSTP three times a week for 10 months, and the comparison group (n = 21) (age 86.19 ± 5.16), which received the PSTP along with usual physical activities approximately twice a week for 10 months. Constructs from the theory of planned behavior (TPB) (Ajzen & Driver, 1991) provided a framework to examine determinants of exercise (participants' intention to exercise, behavioral beliefs, perceived behavioral control, and normative beliefs). Results of functional assessments and determinants of exercise were inconclusive because of high rates of attrition. However, qualitative research provided insights to determinates of exercise and indicated that the PSTP positively impacts assisted living residents' quality of life.

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Culturally Relevant Physical Activity through Elders in Motion: Physical Activity Programming for Older Aboriginal Adults in the Northwest Territories, Canada

Brooks-Cleator

Giles

2016

J Cross Cult Gerontol

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The 2011 National Household Survey found that the number of Aboriginal peoples in Canada aged 65 and over has increased by over 46 % since the 2006 Canadian Census (Statistics Canada 2011). Despite this dramatic increase in older Aboriginal peoples, there is a dearth of research concerning this cohort, especially regarding their engagement with physical activity. Using a case study methodology, this research sought to examine if the Northwest Territories (NWT) Recreation and Parks Association's (NWTRPA) Elders in Motion (EIM) program is culturally relevant for the participants. For this research we used a postcolonial theoretical framework since many of the participants in EIM are Aboriginal older adults and have experienced, and continue to experience, the effects of colonialism. To address this aim we conducted nine semi-structured interviews with EIM program leaders and NWTRPA staff, and supplemented these with archival research of EIM program documents. The findings show that the NWTRPA has adapted many EIM program documents for the participants and thus attempts to be culturally relevant for the participants. There are, however, aspects of the program that are not culturally relevant and actually reinforce colonialism, specifically with the program content (i.e. activities that are a part of EIM). In light of these findings, recommendations are offered for the NWTRPA on how the EIM program can become more culturally relevant for its Aboriginal participants.

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Outcome Evaluation of the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging’s Home Support Exercise Program for Frail Older Adults

Cited by 26 publications

References 25 publications

Type of activity and fitness benefits as moderators of the effect of physical activity on affect in advanced age: a review

Type of activity and fitness benefits as moderators of the effect of physical activity on affect in advanced age: a review

A Descriptive Study for a Strength and Balance Program for Frail Older Adults in an Assisted-Living Facility

Culturally Relevant Physical Activity through Elders in Motion: Physical Activity Programming for Older Aboriginal Adults in the Northwest Territories, Canada

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