Journal article
Encouraging older adults with pre-frailty and frailty to “MoveStrong”: an analysis of secondary outcomes for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This 8-week pilot stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial evaluated the MoveStrong program for teaching adults who have frailty/pre-frailty about balance and functional strength training and sufficient protein intake to prevent falls and improve mobility.
METHODS: We recruited individuals aged 60 years and over, with a FRAIL scale score of 1 or higher and at least one chronic condition, who were not currently strength training. …
Authors
Rodrigues IB; Wagler JB; Keller H; Thabane L; Weston ZJ; Straus SE; Papaioannou A; Mourtzakis M; Milligan J; Isaranuwatchai W
Journal
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, Vol. 42, No. 6, pp. 238–251
Publisher
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch (HPCDP) Public Health Agency of Canada
Publication Date
6 2022
DOI
10.24095/hpcdp.42.6.02
ISSN
1925-6515