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ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2025

A longitudinal study of frailty reversibility through a multi-component dementia prevention program.

Akihiro Yakabi, Masahiro Ishizaka, Miyoko Watanabe, Chiaki Matsumoto, Akihiro Ito, Yoshiaki Endo, Tsuyoshi Hara, Tatsuya Igawa, Akira Kubo, Masafumi Itokazu

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Article in Journal of physical therapy science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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10 authors.

Akihiro YakabiDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare: 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi 324-8501, Japan.
Masahiro IshizakaDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare: 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi 324-8501, Japan.
Miyoko WatanabeDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare: 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi 324-8501, Japan.
Chiaki MatsumotoDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare: 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi 324-8501, Japan.
Akihiro ItoDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare: 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi 324-8501, Japan.
Yoshiaki EndoDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare: 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi 324-8501, Japan.
Tsuyoshi HaraDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare: 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi 324-8501, Japan.
Tatsuya IgawaDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare: 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi 324-8501, Japan.
Akira KuboDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences at Odawara, International University of Health and Welfare, Japan.
Masafumi ItokazuDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare: 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi 324-8501, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

[Purpose] We evaluated the effects of a multicomponent intervention for pre-frail and frail older adults and assessed changes in cognitive function and body composition to explore frailty reversibility. [Participants and Methods] A total of 51 community-dwelling older adults aged 70 years or older were classified into the Robust (n=28) and Prefrail/Frail groups (n=23) using the Kihon Checklist. A 3-month intervention combining exercise and cognitive training was implemented. Cognitive function was assessed using the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology functional assessment tool, and body composition was measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis. [Results] Compared with the Robust group, the Prefrail/Frail group exhibited significantly improved processing speed, whereas other cognitive function measures showed no significant changes. [Conclusion] These findings suggest that short-term intervention may enhance specific cognitive functions associated with frailty. Further research is needed to clarify the long-term effects.

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Dementia preventionFrailtyMulti-component approach

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PMID40511308
PMCPMC12153245

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