Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate physical function and health-related quality of life 4 months after the cessation of a 4-month exercise intervention in 89 older adults after discharge from hospital. Linear mixed regression models were used to evaluate between-group differences. Data were analyzed according to the intention-to-treat principle. There was no statistically significant between-group difference in the Short Physical Performance Battery (mean difference 0.5 points, 95% confidence interval [−0.6, 1.5], p = .378). There was a statistically significant difference in favor of the intervention group in functional capacity (the 6-min walk test; mean difference 32.9 m, 95% confidence interval [1.5, 64.3], p = .040) and physical health–related quality of life (physical component summary of medical outcome Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey; mean difference 5.9 points, 95% confidence interval [2.0, 9.7], p = .003). Interventions aiming to maintain or increase physical function and health-related quality of life should be encouraged in this population.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 404-410 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Aging and Physical Activity |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 11 Sep 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2022 |
Keywords
- ageing
- exercise
- post-discharge
- quality of life
- mobility disability
- physical function
- hospitalization
- exercise interventions
- healthy aging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Gerontology
- Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation