TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Effects on centre-based training and home-based training on physical function, quality of life and fall incidence in community dwelling older adults
JO  - Physiotherapy theory and practice
A1  - Kwok, Thomas M. K.
A1  - Tong, C. Y.
SP  - 243
EP  - 248
VL  - 30
IS  - 4
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0959-3985
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09593985.2013.867387
ID  - ref1
ER  -