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Effects of physical training on physical performance in institutionalised elderly patients (70+) with multiple diagnoses
Author(s)	Elisabeth Rydwik, Kerstin Frändin, Gunnar Akner
Journal title	Age and Ageing, vol 33, no 1, January 2004
Pages	pp 13-23
Source	http://www.ageing.oupjournals.org
Keywords	Exercise ; Physical capacity ; Performance ; Over 70s ; Care homes ; Nursing homes ; Clinical surveys ; Literature reviews.
Annotation	In a systematic review, randomised controlled trials regarding the physical effects of training on people aged 70+ were evaluated. A modified evaluation form originally developed by the Cochrane Collaboration was used, which is based on a weighted scale, 0-100 points, and ranking studies as high, moderate or low methodological quality. Of 16 randomised controlled trials included in the review, 6 scored as high quality, 8 moderate, and 2 low. There was a large heterogeneity in the studies concerning sample size, types of interventions and types of assessments. There is strong evidence for a positive effect of physical training on muscle strength and mobility, moderate evidence for an effect on range of motion, and contradictory evidence regarding gait, activities of daily living (ADLs), balance and endurance. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-040303209 A
Classmark	CEA: BI: 5H: BBK: KW: LHB: 3G: 64A
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