Older adult health
Conditions
Interventions
The study will be carried out in aged care homes in the Kandy district, Sri Lanka. Aged care homes will be purposively selected based on the number of participants who are willing to participate in th
Sponsors
University of Peradeniya
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. All residents aged 60 and above living in the selected aged care homes 2. Both males and females
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Score of 18 or above on the Sinhala Version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) 2. Presence of any diagnosed disorders of the central nervous system or neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson Disease, Huntington’s disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, as determined by medical records. 3. Diagnosis of depression or dementia as determined by medical records 4. Any orthopedic or cardiovascular disorders that impede ambulatory function or the ability to stand. 5. Severe hearing impairment that inhibits the ability to follow evaluation instructions and therapist guidance. 6. Severe visual impairment that affects the individual’s safety during the execution of exercises. 7. Any history of lower-limb fractures in the preceding 6 months. 8. Prior experience in Tai-Chi exercise for more than 2 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical function through 1. Grip strength in both hands will be assessed with a digital hand dynamometer (0-90 kg; Labisen KS-301). For each hand, the higher score of the two repeated measurements will be recorded. 2 Balance: The one-leg-standing balance test (OLST) 3. Flexibility assessment of the lower body will be assessed by the Chair Sit and Reach Test (CSR). 4. Mobility as assessed by the timed Up and Go test (TUG) [Baseline and at the end of the 12 weeks ] Lung function: Spirometry will be used to assess lung functions using a standard protocol. Parameters will include Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1), percentage predicted Forced Vital Capacity (%FVC), and FEV1 percentage predicted normal values (FEV1%). [ Baseline and at the end of the 12 weeks] Pain will be assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Any physical pain during the past 24 hours will be considered. [ Baseline and at the end of the 12 weeks] Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the Sinhala Version of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Short Form. [ Baseline and at the end of the 12 weeks] Quality of Life will be assessed by the Sinhala Version of Euro Quality of Life Questionnaire (EQ5D). [ Baseline and at the end of the 12 weeks] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Feasibility - Assesed based on acceptability, demand, implementation, practicality, adaptation, integration, expansion, study limitation and limited efficacy testing. [At the end of the 12 weeks] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactE.M.J.S.K. Ekanayaka
Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
Outcome results
None listed