Author:
Woo Shan-Che,Chen Miao-Yen,Chen Liang-Kung,Liu Chieh-Yu
Abstract
Purpose:
The current randomized controlled trial aimed to bolster the physical fitness of prefrail older adults, potentially delaying their need for admission to care facilities and enhancing their overall well-being.
Method:
The experimental group received a physical fitness intervention comprising resistance band use and tai chi three times per week for 12 weeks, whereas the control group received frailty-related health education. Thirty-four male participants completed the study.
Results:
A total of seven items had statistically significant differences at 12- and 16-week posttest, respectively: frailty index (
p
= 0.03;
p
= 0.03); Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (
p
< 0.001;
p
< 0.001); and physical fitness, back (
p
< 0.001;
p
< 0.001); physical fitness, arm curl (
p
= 0.02;
p
< 0.001); physical activity (
p
< 0.001;
p
= 0.009); quality of life, physiological (
p
= 0.04;
p
< 0.001); and heart rate variability (
p
< 0.001;
p
< 0.001).
Conclusion:
Results revealed substantial improvements in physical fitness, frailty conditions, self-care abilities, and quality of life, but not balance or lower limb flexibility, for the experimental group. Therefore, exercise interventions may effectively improve prefrail older adults' quality of life. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(5), 19–26.]
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