Impact of physical activity and dance movement therapy on dexterity and life quality of nursing home inhabitants using wheelchairs – randomized controlled trial

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: Rehabilitation

• Registration Number: SLCTR/2018/014
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Rzeszow

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 20 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

1.Residents of nursing homes for the elderly and people with chronic illness.
2.Wheelchair-bound seniors BBS 4 < 21 pts
3.Aged 65–85.
4.Barthel Index 21 <75 pts
5.MMSE >19 pts
6.GDS < 10 pts.

BBS- Berg Balance Scale
Assessment of static and dynamic balance based on 14 types of movement in the standing and sitting position of the patient. Each task of the test is scored using a four-point scale. A maximum score of 56 points is possible. Patients with a score below 20 pts indicate high risk of fall and need of using wheelchairs.

Barthel Index is a scale for ADL (Activities of Daily Living) measurement, with lower scores indicating greater dependency in ADL. The score value ranges between 0 and 100 points. The assessment of the total score is as follows: 0–20 completely dependent; 21–61 almost completely dependent; 62–85 dependent; 91–100 – independent

The Mini–Mental State Examination (MMSE), is a brief, quantitative measure of cognitive status of adults. It can be used to screen the cognitive impairment. The score is the number of correct items. The measure yields a total score of 30. A score of 30-24 means no cognitive impairment , 23-19 pts - mild cognitive impairment, 18 or less is the severe cognitive impairment.

The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a 15-item self-report assessment used to identify depression in the elderly. Scores of 0-5 are considered normal; 6-10 indicate moderate depression; and 11-15 indicate severe depression.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Having severe and acute cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or pulmonary illnesses
2.Suffering from spinal cord injury with no rehabilitation potential
3.Lack of consent of elderly person or their doctor for participation in exercises.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1.Grip strength <br><br>Grip Strength will be assessed using a dynamometer (JAMAR PLUS+Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer, Patterson Medical) [At baseline, at 12 weeks and at 24 weeks after commencement of intervention.]<br>