Hospital-associated functional decline, frailty, balance impairment, and decreased mobility among older adults. Older adults who are hospitalized for acute medical conditions frequently experience rapid physical deconditioning, loss of muscle strength, and impaired balance, which lead to reduced independence and higher risk of falls. These conditions contribute to prolonged hospital stays, functional dependence, and recurrent admissions. The study focuses on addressing these rehabilitation-rel
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention is a culturally adapted group based dance exercise program called the Thai adapted GERAS DANCE program. The program integrates familiar Thai music with functional movement sequences t
Experimental Behavioral
Thai-adapted GERAS DANCE program
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Thai older adults aged 60 years or older. 2. Medically stable as confirmed by the attending physician. 3. Able to engage in low-intensity physical activity with or without assistive devices. 4. Able to follow two-step verbal commands.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute medical instability. 2. Severe cognitive impairment defined as MoCA score below 10 or severe psychiatric disorders. 3. Diagnosed neurological disorders affecting movement such as Parkinson disease or stroke. 4. Severe musculoskeletal conditions that prevent participation in low-intensity movements including immobilization such as external fixator or recent unstable fracture, or uncontrolled musculoskeletal pain. 5. Receiving palliative or end-of-life care. 6. Currently participating in another structured exercise training program.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility of implementation 12 weeks Recruitment rate, Recruitment time, Refusal rate, Retention rate, Eligibility rate | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Participant satisfaction 12 weeks Adherence rate, Safety monitored, Enjoyment measured | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactThitiporn Phakdepiboon
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed