Effects of Individually Tailored Physical and Daily Activities in Nursing Home Residents on Activities of Daily Living, Physical Performance and Physical Activity Level: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Helena Grönstedt · Karolinska Institutet

Kerstin Frändin · Karolinska Institutet

Astrid Bergland · OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

Jorunn L. Helbostad · St Olav's University Hospital

Randi Granbo · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Lis Puggaard · University of Southern Denmark

Mette Andresen

Abstract

Individually tailored intervention in nursing home residents focusing on physical and daily activities is effective in improving transfers, balance and physical activity level compared to usual care. The effect of the intervention is dependent on the total activity time.

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Physical Activity and Health Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Health and Wellbeing Research

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Published in: Gerontology

Volume 59, Issue 3, pp. 220-229

DOI: 10.1159/000345416

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Effects of Individually Tailored Physical and Daily Activities in Nursing Home Residents on Activities of Daily Living, Physical Performance and Physical Activity Level: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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