The Effect of Exercise on Muscle, Function and Cost in VA Nursing Home Residents
试验速览
- 阶段
- 2 期
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 120
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
Veterans are admitted to Veterans Health Administration (VA) Nursing Homes (NH) because impairment in their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) overwhelms their support system (family/friends) in the community. The etiologies of this impairment are, in part, due to chronic disease, deconditioning, and immobility. Yet, after admission, NH residents frequently have decreased levels of daily activity compared with their preadmission activity. Our preliminary observations suggest that dependent, frail residents improve in function in response to exercise in a NH setting.
详细描述
Background:
Veterans are admitted to Veterans Health Administration (VA) Nursing Homes (NH) because impairment in their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) overwhelms their support system (family/friends) in the community. The etiologies of this impairment are, in part, due to chronic disease, deconditioning, and immobility. Yet, after admission, NH residents frequently have decreased levels of daily activity compared with their preadmission activity. Our preliminary observations suggest that dependent, frail residents improve in function in response to exercise in a NH setting.
Objectives:
By comparing an exercise group with a non-exercise group that receives a comparable level of staff attention and positive reinforcement, we will determine whether changes in function normally associated with low intensity exercise are due to exercise or to other factors.
Methods:
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 主要目的
- Treatment
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 65 Years 至 —（Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •must be able to follow a one step command and be able to participate in group activity Participants with a Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) of less than 24/30 must have consent of authorized representative. Nursing Home resident
排除标准
- 未提供
研究组 & 干预措施
Arm 1
干预措施: participation in low intensity exercise (Behavioral)
Arm 1
干预措施: participation in art and music activities (Behavioral)