Trial reportBMC geriatrics2025
Application of the Fitness and Nutrition Program for Seniors (FANS) to improve Physical Activity and Kinanthropometric Measures among Community-Dwelling Older Adults living with Frailty: a Quasi-experimental Study.
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Application of the Transtheoretical Model to Physical Activity and Health-related Quality of Life Among the Frailty of the Community Elderly
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Personalized nutrition interventions using digital technologies for older adults: a scoping review.Clinical nutrition research · 2026Article
- Metabolic Changes After the Implementation of a Recreational Physical Activity Program at Mexican Elderly Adults' Welfare Homes.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundDue to the impact of COVID-19, telehealth technologies have become crucial for managing the health of community-dwelling older adults with frailty. This study builds upon the Fitness and Nutrition Program for Seniors (FANS), a hybrid course based on the Transtheoretical Model, which integrates both in-person and remote care tailored for this population. This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of this intervention on physical activity and kinanthropometric measures.
methodsThis quasi-experimental research involved 81 older adults from community care centers, with 43 in the experimental group receiving the FANS and 38 in the control group continuing their usual health activities. Outcome measures, evaluated using intention-to-treat analysis, included physical activity (assessed with the Short Physical Performance Battery, grip strength, Timed Up and Go test, and overall activity level) and kinanthropometric measures (body mass index, mid-upper arm circumference, and calf circumference). Changes over 3 and 6 months were analyzed using Generalized Estimating Equations.
resultThe intervention group exhibited significant improvements in all physical activity measures (p < 0.001) and mid-upper arm circumference (p < 0.001) immediately and over time. The study identified significant differences between the two groups in physical activity on the Short Physical Performance Battery, which increased by 0.66 points (p < 0.05), Five Times Sit to Stand test, which was 1.83 s faster (p < 0.05), Timed Up and Go test, which was 2.63 s faster (p < 0.001), and physical activity levels, which increased by 6.47 MET/hr (p < 0.001). Additionally, kinanthropometric measurements, such as mid-upper arm circumference, which increased by 2.28 cm (p < 0.001), and calf circumference, which increased by 1.34 cm (p < 0.01), also showed significant differences. Significant interactions (group × time) were observed between the FTSST (Wald χ
conclusionThe FANS proved to be a viable and effective health promotion program, significantly enhancing physical function and body measurements among frail older adults, thereby supporting their independence and well-being.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT05242549 (16/02/2022).
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