Partnered Multicomponent Exercise for Elderly in Long-term Care Facilities

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study aimed to explore the effects of a partnered multicomponent exercise program on improving the physical function and sense of well-being of elderly people in Long-term Care Facilities (LTCFs).

Detailed Description
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This study is a single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Elderly residents were recruited from two LTCFs in Yilan county. The experimental group (N=14) received a 90-minute partnered multicomponent exercises intervention once weekly for 12 weeks. The control group (N=14) carried out the usual activities without intervention. The Barthel Index (BI), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), De Morton Mobility Index(DEMMI), handgrip strength, and Chinese Happiness Inventory (CHI) were measured before and after the interventions.

Official Title
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Effects of a Partnered Multicomponent Exercise Program on Improving the Physical Function and Well-being of Elderly People in Long-term Care Facilities

Conditions
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Exercise, Long Term Care Facilities, Physical Function, Happiness

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: partnered multicomponent exercises program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Over 60years old,living in the long term care facilities,after Physician agrees.No infectious diseases. Exclusion Criteria: Acute disease or unstable state (such as heart failure). Severe musculoskeletal diseases (such as fractures, lower limb joint pain and deformation). Cognitive impairment (MMSE<20) . At the end of life.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 60 Years
Maximum Age: 100 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Experimental group<br>The experimental group (N=14) received a 90-minute partnered multicomponent exercises intervention once weekly for 12 weeks | Other: partnered multicomponent exercises program<br>* aerobic,strength, flexibility and balance exercises and game<br>|
| No Intervention: control group<br>The control group (N=14) carried out the usual activities without intervention. (After 12-wk, multicomponent exercises intervention will be given) | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change of activities of daily living function | Barthel Index (BI) | before , after 12-weeks interventions | 
| Change of physical function | Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) | before , after 12-weeks interventions | 
| Change of mobility | de Morton Mobility Index(DEMMI) | before , after 12-weeks interventions | 
| Change of grip strength | Handgrip strength | before , after 12-weeks interventions | 
| Change of sense of well-being | Chinese Happiness Inventory (CHI) | before , after 12-weeks interventions |