SynthesisAge and ageing2022
The effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions including outdoor mobility on older adults' physical activity, endurance, outdoor mobility and falls-related self-efficacy: systematic review and meta-analysis.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Factors associated with concerns about falling and activity restriction in older adults after hip fracture: a mixed-methods systematic review.European geriatric medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Interventions Promoting Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Behavior in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Umbrella Review With Application to Saudi Arabia.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2023Pooled it
- Effects of a Mobile Storytelling App (Huiyou) on Social Participation Among People With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR human factors · 2025Trial
- A qualitative longitudinal study of motivation in the REtirement in ACTion (REACT) physical activity intervention for older adults with mobility limitations.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2023Trial
- The mediating role of activities of daily living in the association between intrinsic capacity and health-related quality of life: evidence from the WHO ICOPE pilot in China.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2026Article
- Rehabilitation, reablement, and restorative care approaches in the aged care sector: a scoping review of systematic reviews.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- A large cross sectional study on diaper utilization and beneficial role in outdoor activity and emotions among incontinence elderly people.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Research on the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces in Zhengzhou based on the analytic hierarchy process and semantic differential method.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial of the 'Outdoor' mobility intervention for older adults after hip fracture.PloS one · 2024Article
- A Systematic Review of the Long-Term Effects of Using Smartphone- and Tablet-Based Rehabilitation Technology for Balance and Gait Training and Exercise Programs.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Exploring outdoor activity limitation (OAL) factors among older adults using interpretable machine learning.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2023Article
- The effect of exercise intensity types on the self-rated health status of young-old comorbidities patients: a cross-sectional study in Guangdong, China.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine the effectiveness of community-based rehabilitation interventions which incorporate outdoor mobility on physical activity, endurance, outdoor mobility and falls-related self-efficacy in older adults.
designMEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PEDro and OpenGrey were searched systematically from inception to June 2021 for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of community-based rehabilitation incorporating outdoor mobility on physical activity, endurance, outdoor mobility and/or falls-related self-efficacy in older adults. Duplicate screening, selection, extraction and appraisal were completed. Results were reported descriptively and with random-effects meta-analyses stratified by population (proactive [community-dwelling], reactive [illness/injury]).
resultsA total of 29 RCTs with 7,076 participants were identified (66% high bias for at least one domain). The outdoor mobility component was predominantly a walking programme with behaviour change. Rehabilitation for reactive populations increased physical activity (seven RCTs, 587 participants. Hedge's g 1.32, 95% CI: 0.31, 2.32), endurance (four RCTs, 392 participants. Hedges g 0.24; 95% CI: 0.04, 0.44) and outdoor mobility (two RCTs with 663 participants. Go out as much as wanted, likelihood of a journey) at intervention end versus usual care. Where reported, effects were preserved at follow-up. One RCT indicated a benefit of rehabilitation for proactive populations on moderate-to-vigorous activity and outdoor mobility. No effect was noted for falls-related self-efficacy, or other outcomes following rehabilitation for proactive populations.
conclusionReactive rehabilitation for older adults may include walking programmes with behaviour change techniques. Future research should address the potential benefit of a walking programme for proactive populations and address mobility-related anxiety as a barrier to outdoor mobility for both proactive and reactive populations.
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