Motivation to participate in high-intensity functional exercise compared with a social activity in older people with dementia in nursing homes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Motivation to participate in exercise among people with dementia has not been well studied. The symptoms of dementia, including apathy, may lead to low motivation to participate in exercise. The aim of this study was to evaluate the motivation of older people with dementia to participate in a high-intensity exercise program compared with motivation of those participating in a social group activity.

Methods

The Umeå Dementia and Exercise Study (UMDEX) was a cluster-randomized controlled intervention trial including 186 people (mean age; 85, 75% female) with dementia in nursing homes. Participants were randomized to participate in the High-Intensity Functional Exercise (HIFE) Program (n = 93) or a seated social group activity (n = 93). The activities were conducted

SUBMITTER: Sondell A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6235314 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature