Trial reportAging clinical and experimental research2025
Comparison the effect of Otago and chair squat exercises on the fear of falling and the quality of life of the older adults, a clinical trial study.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effectiveness of fall prevention interventions for community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and above in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC geriatrics · 2026Pooled it
- Swedish massage versus hip strengthening exercises for pain and function in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2026Trial
- Comparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2025Trial
- Fear of falling among housebound older adults: a quantitative study.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Quality of life and associated factors in institutionalized older adults: implications for gerontological nursing. Analytical study.Revista CuidarteArticle
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Abstract
backgroundStaying at home limits older people's physical activity and increases their fear of falling. Also, their physiological and psychological problems lead to decrease in physical activity, which affects their quality of life.
aimsThe aim of this study was to help use a cost-effective, and less complicated method to reduce the fear of falling and improve the quality of life of the aged people.
methodsA total of 126 aged people (over the age of 60) participated in this study, which lasted 8 weeks (three 45-min sessions per week at home). The participants were divided into three Chair squat, Otago, and control groups randomly. Fear of falling and quality of life scores were evaluated before and after the intervention. The data were analyzed using SPSS software.
resultsBefore the study, there was no significant difference between the groups in terms of fear of falling and quality of life. After the intervention, the Otago was more effective than chair squat exercise in reducing the average score of the fear of falling, but there was no significant difference between the intervention groups in terms of quality of life. DISCUSSION: Both Otago and chair squat exercises were cost-effective and less complicated methods that helped reduce fear of falling and improve the quality of life of the older adults.
conclusionPerforming the Otago and chair squat exercises at home was effective in reducing fear of falling and improving quality of life of the older adults. CLINICAL
trial registrationIRCT20150519022320N29 on July21, 2023.
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