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Chair-Based Exercises for Frail Older People: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Anthony, Kevin
Robinson, Katie
Logan, Philippa
Gordon, Adam L.
Harwood, Rowan H.
Masud, Tahir
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Frail older people are often unable to undertake high-intensity exercise programmes.
Chair-based exercises (CBEs) are used as an alternative, for which health benefits are uncertain.
Objective.
To examine the effects of CBE programmes for frail older people through a systematic review of existing literature.
Method.
A systematic search was performed for CBE-controlled trials in frail populations aged ≥65 years published between 1990 and February 2011 in electronic databases.
Quality was assessed using the Jadad method.
Results.
The search identified 164 references: with 42 duplicates removed, 122 reviewed, 116 excluded, and 6 analysed.
26 outcome measures were reported measuring 3 domains: mobility and function, cardiorespiratory fitness, mental health.
All studies were of low methodological quality (Jadad score ≤2; possible range 0–5).
Two studies showed no benefit, and four reported some evidence of benefit in all three domains.
No harmful effects were reported; compliance was generally good.
Conclusion.
The quality of the evidence base for CBEs is low with inconclusive findings to clearly inform practice.
A consensus is required on the definition and purpose of CBEs.
Large well-designed randomised controlled trials to test the effectiveness of CBE are justified.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Anthony, Kevin& Robinson, Katie& Logan, Philippa& Gordon, Adam L.& Harwood, Rowan H.& Masud, Tahir. 2013. Chair-Based Exercises for Frail Older People: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1003973
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Anthony, Kevin…[et al.]. Chair-Based Exercises for Frail Older People: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1003973
American Medical Association (AMA)
Anthony, Kevin& Robinson, Katie& Logan, Philippa& Gordon, Adam L.& Harwood, Rowan H.& Masud, Tahir. Chair-Based Exercises for Frail Older People: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1003973
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1003973