The effect of a short high frequency aerobic and strength exercise program ADL functioning in institutionalized older people with dementia.

Oppewal, A. (Alyt) (2011) The effect of a short high frequency aerobic and strength exercise program ADL functioning in institutionalized older people with dementia. thesis, Human Movement Sciences.

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Abstract

Background: Physical exercise may be beneficial for the impairments in ADL functioning often seen in older people with dementia. Objectives: To investigate the effect of a 6 week aerobic and strength exercise program on 1) ADL functioning and 2) cognitive and physical functioning, and whether they mediate the effect on ADL functioning. Methods: Sixteen institutionalized older people with dementia were allocated to an exercise (E) group (N=9) or a control (C) group (N=7). They participated for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. The E group received on two days strength training and on three days aerobic training. The C group received social visits. ADL, physical and cognitive functioning were measured at baseline and directly after the intervention period. Results: ADL functioning improved, although non-significant, with a medium mean effect size of 0.59. Cognitive functioning did not improve. Physical functioning improved, with a large mean effect size of 0.87. However, not all effects were significant. No clear relationship could be established between the changes in ADL functioning and cognitive and physical functioning. Conclusion: Physical exercise was effective in improving physical and ADL functioning for the present sample of older people with dementia. Because of the low statistical power and limitations with measuring devices further research is necessary to give more definite answers.

Item Type:	Thesis (Thesis)
Supervisor name:	Heuvelen, Dr. M.J.G. van and Boersma, Dr. F. and Bossers, W.J.R. MSc
Faculty:	Medical Sciences
Date Deposited:	25 Jun 2020 10:53
Last Modified:	25 Jun 2020 10:53
URI:	https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1356

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