Encouraging older adults with pre-frailty and frailty to "MoveStrong": an analysis of secondary outcomes for a pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This 8-week pilot stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial evaluated the MoveStrong program for teaching adults who have frailty/pre-frailty about balance and functional strength training and sufficient protein intake to prevent falls and improve mobility.

Methods

We recruited individuals aged 60 years and over, with a FRAIL scale score of 1 or higher and at least one chronic condition, who were not currently strength training. The program included 16 exercise physiologist-led hour-long group sessions and two dietitian-led hour-long nutrition sessions. We analyzed secondary outcomes-weight, gait speed, grip strength, physical capacity (fatigue levels), sit-to-stand functioning, dynamic balance, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), physical activity levels and

SUBMITTER: Rodrigues IB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9388057 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature