Effects of Leisure-time Physical Activity Interventions on Frailty-related Characteristics of Frail Older Adults in Long-term Care: A Systematic Review
Journal
Contemporary Nurse
Date Issued
2020-03-03
Author(s)
YI-CHANG CHEN
KEH-CHUNG LIN
Abstract
Background: The proportion of frailty in older adults is increasing in many countries. Demand for institutional long-term care followed by an increasing globally. Aims: The effects of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) interventions on frail older adults in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) of randomized controlled trials. Design: A literature searches of the published articles indexed in CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, ProQuest, and Google Scholar between 2000 and 2017 was conducted. Methods: The inclusion criteria were divided into four sections: (1) design: randomized controlled trials; (2) sample population: LTCF adults aged 60 years or over with frailty; (3) intervention: LTPA; and (4) body composition: physical, functional or neuropsychological tests as either the primary or the secondary outcomes. Results: Three main themes were identified (the particular monitor, intervention duration and outcome measurement dimensions). Impact statement and conclusions: LTPA interventions effectively improved the physical performance and body composition of frail older adults in LTCFs. Nevertheless, an optimal combination of intensity, duration and frequency is crucial.
Subjects
frail
older adults
physical activity
physical performance
long-term care
SDGs
Type
journal article