Effect of Otago Exercise on Balance and Balance Confidence in Institutionalized Older Adults / 中国康复理论与实践
Xiao-chen CHEN; Yang-yang XIAO; Xian-bo PEI.
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
; (12): 1193-1196, 2019.
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Objective:
To explore the effect of Otago exercise on balance and balance confidence in the institutionalized elderly.Methods:
From March to June, 2016, a total of 60 participants received Otago exercise for twelve weeks. They were assessed with Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Functional Reach Test (FRT), Four-Square Step Test (FSST) and Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) before and after intervention.Results:
After intervention, the scores of BBS, FRT and FSST significantly improved (t > 4.282, P < 0.001), and the number of people with the risk of falling significantly decreased (χ2 = 19.286, P < 0.001).Conclusion:
Otago exercise could effectively improve the balance ability and balance confidence for the older adults in nursing home.
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