Multicomponent exercise intervention for preventing falls and improving physical functioning in older adult nursing home residents: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are a global problem for older people, as they are among the main reasons for injury and death in this population. Falls incidence is about three times higher among older adults in long-term care facilities than in the community. Globally in the recent decades we witnessed advances in medicine and public health, and that the older population is leading an active and a healthier lifestyle. Yet, ageing is still associated with diminished functional ability, reduced mobility, limited independency, as well as falls. Among the risk factors of these are loss of muscle mass, function, and strength (sarcopenia and dynapenia), in addition to balance and cognitive impairments. Fortunately, these risk factors are modifiable and preventable through exercises. Thus, we aim to e

SUBMITTER: Sadaqa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12492614 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature