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Citation |
Kwok TM, Tong CY. Physiother. Theory Pract. 2014; 30(4): 243-248. |
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Affiliation |
Integrated Elderly Care Services, Christian Family Service Centre , Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon , Hong Kong. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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24328932 |
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Abstract |
This was a quasi-experimental study to compare the effects of center-based training with home-based training on physical function, quality of life and fall incidence in older adults. Fifty older adults were recruited to receive exercise training for 6 months. Participants in the center-based group received training under supervision of a physiotherapist at the day training center. Those in the home-based group received training assisted by a care worker at home. The outcome measures were the Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Short-form 12 (SF-12) and fall incidence. Assessments were performed on all participants before and after the 6-month intervention period. Center-based training supervised by a physiotherapist was found to have beneficial effects on physical function, quality of life and fall incidence while home-based training assisted by a care worker had no effect on physical condition and self-rated health status in community dwelling older adults. Service agents should provide center-based or home-based training to the ageing population in a user-friendly way with consideration of factors such as rehabilitation potential and accessibility of transportation. Language: en |