SynthesisBMC geriatrics2024
The effectiveness of unsupervised home-based exercise for improving lower extremity physical function in older adults in Western and Eastern cultures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Similar exercise adherence and physical fitness outcomes are observed across distinct motivation profiles in older adults participating in a home-based structured exercise programme.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2026Article
- A Virtual Tai Chi Intervention for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: Results from a Single-Arm Clinical Trial with the TechSAge Tele Tai Chi Program.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Feasibility of social media health education plus exercise in older adults with possible sarcopenia.NPJ digital medicine · 2026Article
- Muscle strengthening activities: cross-sectional associations with skeletal muscle outcomes in adults aged 50-64 and 65 years and above.European geriatric medicine · 2026Article
- Gender-specific factors affecting changes in physical function among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAgeing leads to decreased physical function, which can impact independent living and raise health risks, increasing demand on healthcare resources. Finding affordable and accessible exercise to improve physical function is necessary for a population seemingly resistant to strength and balance training in leisure settings. This review aimed to evaluate whether unsupervised home-based exercises improve lower extremity function in older adults.
methodsWe systematically searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and cluster RCTs investigating unsupervised home-based exercises' effects on physical function in older adults through English and Mandarin databases. Studies' methodological quality was assessed using the Cochrane's Risk of Bias Tool. Meta-analyses were conducted on lower extremity functions outcomes.
resultsOf the 6791 identified articles, 10 English studies (907 participants) were included, 8 studies (839 participants) were used for final meta-analysis, with no Mandarin studies. Studies were largely based in Europe with mostly moderate risk of bias. Most interventions were multicomponent lasting 10-40 min/session, 3 times/week. Meta-analysis showed no statistically significant differences in 5 sit-to-stand (p = 0.05; I
conclusionsThis meta-analysis suggests that unsupervised home-based exercise programmes have little impact on lower extremity functions in older adults. This review is limited by the small number of included studies, sample sizes, and high heterogeneity. There is a need to understand why this format lacks efficacy, and design more beneficial home-based exercise programmes.
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