Effect of Otago Exercise on Balance and Balance Confidence in Institutionalized Older Adults
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2019.10.014
- VernacularTitle:奥塔戈运动对养老机构老年人平衡能力和平衡信心的影响
- Author:
Xiao-chen CHEN
1
;
Yang-yang XIAO
1
;
Xian-bo PEI
1
Author Information
1. School of Health Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
elderly;
Otago exercise;
balance ability;
balance confidence
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2019;25(10):1193-1196
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the effect of Otago exercise on balance and balance confidence in the institutionalized elderly. Methods:From March to June, 2016, a total of 60 participants received Otago exercise for twelve weeks. They were assessed with Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Functional Reach Test (FRT), Four-Square Step Test (FSST) and Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) before and after intervention. Results:After intervention, the scores of BBS, FRT and FSST significantly improved (t > 4.282, P < 0.001), and the number of people with the risk of falling significantly decreased (χ2 = 19.286, P < 0.001). Conclusion:Otago exercise could effectively improve the balance ability and balance confidence for the older adults in nursing home.
