Predictors of adherence to prescribed exercise programs for older adults with medical or surgical indications for exercise: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Prescribed exercise to treat medical conditions and to prepare for surgery is a promising intervention to prevent adverse health outcomes for older adults; however, adherence to exercise programs may be low. Our objective was to identify and grade the quality of predictors of adherence to prescribed exercise in older adults.

Methods

Prospective observational and experimental studies were identified using a peer-reviewed search strategy applied to MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, and CINAHL from inception until October 6, 2020. Following an independent and duplicate review of titles, abstracts, and full texts, we included prospective studies with an average population age >65 years, where exercise was formally prescribed for a medical or surgical condition

SUBMITTER: Shaw JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9052492 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature