SynthesisAge and ageing2025
Feasibility and effectiveness of physical exercise for older adults delivered remotely via videoconferencing-systematic review and meta analysis.
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- Effects of an e-Coach Program on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Patients Self-administering Their First Insulin Injection: Quasi-Experimental Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- A Virtual Tai Chi Intervention for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: Results from a Single-Arm Clinical Trial with the TechSAge Tele Tai Chi Program.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Virtual Physician-Integrated Practice Units Enhance Pain Relief, Function, and Well-Being in Older Adults with Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Single-Arm Pre-Post Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Adverse Events in Older Adults at Risk for Dementia During Remote Physical Exercise and Cognitive Training.Canadian geriatrics journal : CGJ · 2026Article
- Defying distance: exercise providers' perspectives on remote physical activity supports for older adults: a mixed-methods study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical activity promotes healthy ageing. Videoconferencing enables delivery of accessible exercise therapy, supporting older adults in engaging in structured physical activity.
objectivesTo investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of remotely supervised videoconferencing exercise therapy for adults over 65. DATA SOURCES: Nine databases were searched, with manual search completed in March 2025. STUDY SELECTION: Randomised controlled trials assessing remote exercise effectiveness or feasibility, delivered via videoconference with professional real-time interaction. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS: Two authors independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed methodological quality. Meta-analysis used random effects models, with primary conclusions based on high methodological quality studies.
resultsTwenty-eight studies (n = 2086) were analysed. Results are given for the 18 high-quality studies, including 7 low and 11 moderate risks of bias studies. Average attendance and completion rates were 79.7% and 92.8%, respectively. In videoconference exercise, the number of adverse events was comparable to control groups. Videoconference exercise showed significant improvements over no intervention in: physical function [standardised mean difference (SMD) = 0.82; 95% CI 0.46-1.19; P < .00001], muscle strength (SMD = 0.86; 95% CI 0.46-1.26; P < .0001), emotional status (SMD = 0.72; 95% CI 0.35-1.09; P = .0001) and quality-of-life (SMD = 0.61; 95% CI 0.19-1.03; P = .004). High-quality studies showed comparable effectiveness to alternative delivery methods across all measures. LIMITATIONS: Only 25% of studies met the highest methodological standards. High heterogeneity in outcome measures and small sample sizes may affect generalizability.
conclusionVideoconference exercise therapy appears safe, feasible and effective for improving physical function, strength, emotional status and quality-of-life compared to no intervention. Its equivalence to alternative delivery is established for all measures.
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