Does a functional activity programme improve function, quality of life, and falls for residents in long term care? Cluster randomised controlled trial
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2009
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Objective To assess the effectiveness of an activity programme in improving function, quality of life, and falls in older people in residential care. Design Cluster randomised controlled trial with one year follow-up. Setting 41low level dependency residential carehomes in New Zealand. Participants 682 people aged 65 years or over. Interventions 330 residents were offered a goal setting and individualised activities of daily living activity programme by a gerontology nurse, reinforced by usual healthcare assistants; 352 residents received social visits. Main outcome measures Function (late life function and disability instruments, elderly mobility scale, FICSIT-4 |
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B M J Group |
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DOI:10.1136/bmj.a1445 Kerse, Ngaire, Peri, Kathy, Robinson, Elizabeth, Wilkinson, Tim, van Randow, Martin, Kiata, Liz, Parsons, John, Latham, Nancy, Parsons, Matthew, Willingale, Jane, Brown, Paul, & Aroll, Bruce (2009) Does a functional activity programme improve function, quality of life, and falls for residents in long term care? Cluster randomised controlled trial. BMJ, 337(a1445). |
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Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Qld (CARRS-Q); Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Psychology & Counselling |
| Palavras-Chave | #111702 Aged Health Care #111717 Primary Health Care #aged care #physical activity #quality of life #falls #long term care #residents #rest homes |
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Journal Article |
