Positive Effects of Physical Training in Activity of Daily Living–Dependent Older Adults

Venturelli, Massimo; Lanza, Massimo; Muti, Ettore; Schena, Federico

doi:10.1080/03610731003613771

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“…However, there is a lack of clear evidence from randomised controlled trials and other quantitative study designs to support these experiences and instructors did not report objectively measuring outcomes, for example, through functional assessment such as Timed Up and Go [21]. Instructors and experts suggested potential improvements in activities of daily living which is supported in the findings reported by McMurdo and Rennie [22] and Venturelli et al [23]. Contradictory evidence is however reported in other studies of CBE [24–26] with no significant improvements in activities of daily living reported.…”

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Instructors’ Perceptions of Mostly Seated Exercise Classes: Exploring the Concept of Chair Based Exercise

Robinson

Masud

Hawley-Hague

2016

BioMed Research International

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Chair based exercise (CBE) can be used to engage older adults unable to take part in standing exercise programmes. Defining and understanding the context of CBE have been acknowledged as a challenge. We explore instructor experiences of delivering mostly seated exercise classes for older people and how this helps us to further understand the concept of CBE. We extracted qualitative data from a cross-sectional survey with 731 exercise instructors. 378 delivered mostly seated classes and 223 of those instructors provided qualitative data. There were 155 instructors who did not provide any qualitative comments. Framework analysis was used and informed by a Delphi consensus study on CBE. Instructors perceived mostly seated classes as predominantly CBE; they defined it as an introductory class that should be offered as part of a continuum of exercise. It was considered suitable for those with limitations and older adults in long-term care and with dementia. Instructors reported CBE used inappropriately for more active older people. Instructors reported observing improvements in mood and cognition and broader social benefits. Instructors' perspectives largely support expert consensus that CBE has an important role in a continuum of exercise. Providers of CBE need to ensure that more challenging exercises are introduced where appropriate. Further research is needed to explore older adults' perceptions of CBE.

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Instructors’ Perceptions of Mostly Seated Exercise Classes: Exploring the Concept of Chair Based Exercise

Robinson

Masud

Hawley-Hague

2016

BioMed Research International

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“…Significant improvements were found in arms strength and shoulder flexibility. 11 Although these exercise programs were specifically designed for people in wheelchairs, most of these studies focused on people with SCI. Few studies focused on older adults only trained and evaluated their upper body strength.…”

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Feasibility appraisal of an elastic band exercise program for older adults in wheelchairs

Chen¹,

Tseng²,

Chang³

et al. 2013

Geriatric Nursing

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“…Most authors describe a frequency of three training sessions per week, but the optimal frequency has not been defined 16–19…”

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Can progressive resistance training twice a week improve mobility, muscle strength, and quality of life in very elderly nursing-home residents with impaired mobility? A pilot study

Krist¹,

Dimeo²,

Keil³

2013

CIA

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PurposeTo determine the effects of progressive resistance training on mobility, muscle strength, and quality of life in nursing-home residents with impaired mobility.MethodsNursing-home residents aged 77 years and older with impaired mobility were recruited in Berlin, Germany. The eight-week exercise program consisted of progressive resistance training twice a week. Mobility (primary outcome) was assessed with the Elderly Mobility Scale (zero = worst, 20 = best) at baseline and after 8 weeks. Muscle strength (secondary outcome) was determined by the eight-repetition maximum. The Short Form-36 Health Survey was used to assess quality of life.ResultsOf the 15 participants (mean age 84 years, range 77–97 years), ten completed the 8-week program. Mobility (Elderly Mobility Scale mean ± standard deviation pre 14.1 ± 3.2 and post 17.5 ± 3.6; P = 0.005) as well as muscle strength of upper and lower limbs improved (from 62% at chest press up to 108% at leg extension machine), whereas most quality of life subscales did not show considerable change.ConclusionResistance training twice a week over 2 months seemed to considerably improve mobility and muscle strength in persons aged 77–97 years with impaired mobility.

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Positive Effects of Physical Training in Activity of Daily Living–Dependent Older Adults

Cited by 58 publications

References 28 publications

Instructors’ Perceptions of Mostly Seated Exercise Classes: Exploring the Concept of Chair Based Exercise

Instructors’ Perceptions of Mostly Seated Exercise Classes: Exploring the Concept of Chair Based Exercise

Feasibility appraisal of an elastic band exercise program for older adults in wheelchairs

Can progressive resistance training twice a week improve mobility, muscle strength, and quality of life in very elderly nursing-home residents with impaired mobility? A pilot study

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