None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group:The participants in the intervention group will attend the Mobility-Fit program led by a facility-based instructor 3 times per week, 45 minutes per session for 12 weeks
Control group:Participants in the control group will participate in usual practice and some regular stretching exercise program (part of the standard care) offered by the care facility
Sponsors
Research Grants Council (RGC) Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will be recruited if they are (1) older men and women (65 years or older) who reside in care facilities; (2) able to get up from a chair (with or without using the armrests) and stand for 20 seconds; and (3) medically stable and approved by their physician.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: We will exclude the participants if they (1) do not understand simple instructions; (2) receive treatment for medical conditions that preclude physical activity (e.g., are bedridden); or (3) are legally blind.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Upper limb strength;Trunk stability;Lower limb strength and reaction time;Mobility function;Fall efficacy; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily physical activity level and performance;Frailty;Cognitive function;Quality of life; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYijian Yang
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed