Effect of Exercise Programs on Physical Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with and without Frailty: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The measurement of physical performance constitutes an indicator of the physical functional capacity of older adults with and without frailty.

Aim

To present a synthesis of knowledge on the effect of exercise programs on physical performance in older adults with and without frailty in the community.

Method

A systematic review was carried out in accordance with the PRISMA-2020 criteria. The search for articles was made until 4 May 2023 in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, SciELO and LILACS. The outcome variable was physical performance, measured through the SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery). The mean difference (MD) was estimated to evaluate the effect.

Result

We found 2483 studies, of which 12 met the eligibility criteria for

SUBMITTER: Flores-Bello C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10801556 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature