Effects of supervised whole body vibration exercise on fall risk factors, functional dependence and health-related quality of life in nursing home residents aged 80+
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Álvarez-Barbosa, Francisco, del Pozo-Cruz, Jesús, del Pozo-Cruz, Borja, Alfonso-Rosa, Rosa M., Rogers, Michael E. and Zhang, Yanxin. (2014). Effects of supervised whole body vibration exercise on fall risk factors, functional dependence and health-related quality of life in nursing home residents aged 80+. Maturitas. 79(4), pp. 456 - 463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.09.010
Authors | Álvarez-Barbosa, Francisco, del Pozo-Cruz, Jesús, del Pozo-Cruz, Borja, Alfonso-Rosa, Rosa M., Rogers, Michael E. and Zhang, Yanxin |
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Abstract | Objective: To test the feasibility and effectiveness of whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy on fall risk, functional dependence and health-related quality of life in nursing home residents aged 80+ years. Design: Twenty-nine 80–95 years old volunteers, nursing home residents were randomized to an eight-week WBV intervention group) (n = 15) or control group (n = 14). Functional mobility was assessed using the timed up and go (TUG) test. Lower limb performance was evaluated using the 30-s Chair Sit to Stand (30-s CSTS) test. Postural stability was measured using a force platform. The Barthel Index was used to assess functional dependence and the EuroQol (EQ-5D) was used to evaluate Health-Related Quality of Life. All outcome measures were assessed at baseline and at a follow-up after 8 weeks. Results: At the 8-week follow up, TUG test (p < 0.001), 30-s CSTS number of times (p = 0.006), EQ-5Dmobility (p < 0.001), EQ-5DVAS (p < 0.014), EQ-5Dutility (p < 0.001) and Barthel index (p = 0.003) improved in the WBV intervention group when compared to the control group. Conclusions: An 8-week WBV-based intervention in a nursing home setting is effective in reducing fall risk factors and quality of life in nursing home residents aged 80+. |
Keywords | whole-body vibration; nursing home; aged; quality of life |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Maturitas |
Journal citation | 79 (4), pp. 456 - 463 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 0378-5122 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.09.010 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84918825297 |
Page range | 456 - 463 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | Ireland |
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