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SynthesisClinical interventions in aging2019

Physical activity programs for older people in the community receiving home care services: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Elissa Burton, Kaela Farrier, Rose Galvin, Shanthi Johnson, N Frances Horgan, Austin Warters, Keith D Hill

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Synthesis in Clinical interventions in aging, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Elissa BurtonSchool of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Kaela FarrierSchool of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Rose GalvinSchool of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Shanthi JohnsonSchool of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
N Frances HorganSchool of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Austin WartersHealth Service Executive, Dublin North City and County Healthcare Organisation, Dublin, Ireland.
Keith D HillSchool of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The proportion of older adults is increasing around the world and most wish to live in their home until they die. To achieve this, many will require services in the home to remain living independently. To maintain function (ie, strength, balance, and endurance), physical activity needs to be undertaken on a regular basis, and is essential as a person ages. Unfortunately, as people age there is a tendency to reduce activity levels, which often leads to loss of function and frailty, and the need for home care services. This updated systematic review includes a mix of study methodologies and meta-analysis, and investigated the effectiveness of physical activity/exercise interventions for older adults receiving home care services. Eighteen studies including ten randomized controlled trials meeting the selection criteria were identified. Many of the studies were multi-factorial interventions with the majority reporting aims beyond solely trying to improve the physical function of home care clients. The meta-analysis showed limited evidence for effectiveness of physical activity for older adults receiving home care services. Future exercise/physical activity studies working with home care populations should consider focusing solely on physical improvements, and need to include a process evaluation of the intervention to gain a better understanding of the association between adherence to the exercise program and other factors influencing effectiveness.

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Community Health ServicesExerciseExercise TherapyHome Care ServicesHumanscommunity careexercisephysical functionreablementseniors

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PMID31239654
PMCPMC6559239

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