Feasibility, usability and acceptability of a lifestyle-integrated multicomponent exercise delivered via a mobile health platform in community-dwelling pre-frail older adults: a short-term, mixed-methods, prospective pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pre-frailty is a window of opportunity for frailty reversal and can be enhanced by multicomponent exercise. The Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program may be a promising alternative to overcome traditional exercise barriers. The latest advancements in mobile health (mHealth) technology have enabled individuals to retain the advantages of supervised exercise training within group settings while providing exercise programs that can be accessed and completed at home. This study aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and primary efficacy of the PF-Life program, which is the Lifestyle-Integrated Functional Exercise program for Pre-Frail supported by an mHealth platform.

Methods

Sixteen pre-frail adults aged ≥ 65 years were recruited from five c

SUBMITTER: Li N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11549760 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature