Effects of assessment-oriented group action supported by a health professional on the physical function in community-dwelling older adults: a feasibility study.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
Tomoyuki ShinoharaTetsuya Yamagami

Abstract

Background: Assessment-oriented group action (AGA) could be used to empower community-dwelling older adults to maintain their health by groups. AGA can be implemented with the support of a health professional to provide feedback to older adults on physical and cognitive function.Objective: To evaluate the effects of AGA.Methods: For this feasibility study, we enrolled 23 and 20 participants in the intervention and control groups, respectively. Thοse in the intervention group received feedback of their assessments and devised exercise plans with professional support. The participants performed their exercises over 12 weeks; the follow-up examination was conducted at 40 weeks. The control group only received feedback. The change in health-related consciousness and behavior was evaluated. Muscle strength and mass were measured and the timed up and go test, and the Brief-balance evaluation system test (BESTest) were performed.Results: There were no significant differences in consciousness or behavior between the groups. The score was higher in the intervention than in the control group at 40 weeks in Section-I of the Brief-BESTest, indicating that the muscle strength contributed to balance function.Conclusion: AGA did not show posi...Continue Reading

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