Quality of Life
Conditions
Keywords
HLRQ, elderly, aerobic fitness, cognitive capacity
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of aerobic fitness training on mental health (health-related quality of life),cognitive and physical capacity in older people discharge from hospital and to assess if further aerobic training at home enhances the effect. Design: Randomized controlled trial conducted at Oslo University Hospital, department of Medicine in conjunction with Oslo University College. The subjects will be randomized into one intervention group (training group) or one control group. Outcome measure: Health-related quality of life Physical function Cognitive capacity Physical activity Body composition Physical activity level
Detailed description
Research has indicated that participation in a regular exercise program is an effective intervention to maintain and enhance cognitive and physical function in older individuals.Despite good evidence regarding the positive effects of exercise, a sedentary or inactive lifestyle is common among people over 65 years of old, especially among persons with chronic diseases. Research shows that good mental health and physical capacity is of vital importance for living independently in the community and we know that participation in physical activity offers good opportunities to extend years of active independent life. Nevertheless our knowledge is sparse regarding the evidence of effective programs for health promotion in groups of elderly, especially after discharge from hospital. Our knowledge is also sparse as to which intervention program is the most effective, group-based training or home- based training.
Interventions
OTHERAerobic training
Group-based Aerobic Interval Training twice a week in 12 weeks, based on the Ulleval model. The Norwegian Ulleval Model is a group-based aerobic interval training program which is widely used in Scandinavian hospitals for patients with coronary disease. It is designed to improve physical capacity, body awareness and emotional well-being.
Sponsors
Oslo University College
Oslo University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
70 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 70 years or older * Be able to perform the Timed Up and Go test without use of assistive device
Exclusion criteria
* Chronic disease with expected lifespan \< 1 year * Exercise regularly more than twice a week * Cognitive impairment MMS \< 24 * Assessed by a doctor not to tolerate aerobic exercises * Exercise limiting cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health-related quality of life. Short form Health Survey (SF-36, version 2 | 3 and 12 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Senior fitness test, Cognitive capacity, PASE | 3 and 12 months |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed