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Feasibility of a home-based physical activity program for older adults including exercise instructions by means of an I-Pad and monitoring by means of a necklace-worn motion sensor: a pilot study

Completed
Conditions
Geen, in basis gezonde ouderen als proefpersonen
N.v.t
Registration Number
NL-OMON38782
Lead Sponsor
niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

* 70 * 85 years old
* Transitionally frail (Groningen Frailty Indicator 4-5)
* Community-dwelling or living in assisted housing; self-sufficient
* Be able to walk at least 10m unsupported or while using a walking aid, such as a cane or walker

Exclusion Criteria

* Participation in other interventions addressing daily activity enhancement or strength- and balance amelioration
* Total hip or knee replacement surgery in the previous 6 months
* Visual problems to a degree that makes it impossible for the subject to accurately read the questionnaires or walk around safely in their own home
* Having had a stroke within the last 6 months
* Parkinson*s disease stage 4 or 5
* Other neurologic diseases that can impair daily functioning (f.i. dementia)

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Feasibility (based on adherence to the exercise program).</p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Indication of effectiveness.<br /><br>User opinions.</p><br>
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