title: Effects on centre-based training and home-based training on physical function, quality of life and fall incidence in community dwelling older adults.
abstract: This was a quasi-experimental study to compare the effects of center-based training with home-based training on physical function, quality of life and fall incidence in older adults. Fifty older adults were recruited to receive exercise training for 6 months. Participants in the center-based group received training under supervision of a physiotherapist at the day training center. Those in the home-based group received training assisted by a care worker at home. The outcome measures were the Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Short-form 12 (SF-12) and fall incidence. Assessments were performed on all participants before and after the 6-month intervention period. Center-based training supervised by a physiotherapist was found to have beneficial effects on physical function, quality of life and fall incidence while home-based training assisted by a care worker had no effect on physical condition and self-rated health status in community dwelling older adults. Service agents should provide center-based or home-based training to the ageing population in a user-friendly way with consideration of factors such as rehabilitation potential and accessibility of transportation.
authors: Integrated Elderly Care Services, Christian Family Service Centre , Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon , Hong Kong.
authors: Thomas M K
authors: TM
authors: Kwok
authors: C Y
authors: CY
authors: Tong
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over / Q000502:physiology*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006723:Hong Kong / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D059408:Pain Management; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D010809:Physical Fitness; D004856:Postural Balance; D011788:Quality of Life