scholarly journals Healthy Beat Acupunch exercise program: Validation and feasibility study for older adults with reduced physical capacity or probable sarcopenia

EXPLORE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cindy Jones ◽  
Kuei-Min Chen ◽  
Benjamin Weeks ◽  
Meiling Qi ◽  
Wendy Moyle
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Physical Capacity ◽  
Program Validation

Effect of a mixed-exercise program on physical capacity and sedentary behavior in older adults during cancer treatments

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1583-1589 ◽  
Author(s):  
René Maréchal ◽  
Adeline Fontvieille ◽  
Hugo Parent-Roberge ◽  
Tamàs Fülöp ◽  
Eléonor Riesco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Physical Capacity ◽  
Cancer Treatments

scholarly journals Older Adult User Feedback on Design and Functionality of EngAGE, a Voice-Activated Exercise Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 267-267
Author(s):  
Yadira Montoya ◽  
Saira Shervani ◽  
Chelsea Smith ◽  
Louise Hawkley ◽  
Megan Huisingh-Scheetz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Real World ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
User Feedback ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Socially Motivated ◽  
Supporting Materials ◽  
Adult Caregiver

Abstract The EngAGE Alexa app is a socially motivated exercise program targeting older adult-caregiver dyads to promote mobility independence. EngAGE provides exercise routines that older adults can perform in the home in conjunction with a messaging component to facilitate motivation from caregivers and a tracking component to monitor progress. This presentation will describe the qualitative results that have informed the app’s design and evaluation of its feasibility and functionality following a 14-week feasibility study in 10 dyads of older adult exercisers and their caregivers. The presentation will cover the perceived benefits of EngAGE’s older adult users (including “real world” clinically relevant improvements, the comprehensiveness of the exercises, and exercise knowledge gained), as well as likes and dislikes that contributed to our assessment of the app’s functionality. Finally, we will discuss how the feedback contributes to future directions in the development of the app’s features, supporting materials, design and content.

scholarly journals Home-Based Exercise Program With Telephone Coaching: A Feasibility Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 403-403
Author(s):  
Emma Gulley ◽  
Joe Verghese ◽  
Emmeline Ayers ◽  
Tanya Verghese ◽  
Anne Felicia Ambrose
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Control Program ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Telephone Coaching ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Exercise is crucial to maintain mobility, reduce falls and delay functional decline in older adults, but effective implementation strategies are lacking. Self-directed home-based exercise therapy is recommended by clinicians to overcome barriers such as cost, travel and availability. However, non-adherence is a major challenge due to lack of motivation, real time feedback or social support. To overcome these barriers, we conducted a feasibility study to evaluate a home-based exercise program with telephone coaching to improve mobility in frail older adults. Four non-demented, frail community-dwelling older adults were taught one of two exercise routines at our research center. The first involved complex exercises with internal and external cueing techniques that have been associated with neuroplasticity in previous studies (N=3). The second was a lesser cognitively demanding control program that included aerobic, balance and strengthening exercises (N=1). One week later, the participants were asked to repeat the exercises in their own home. The research assistant coached the patient over the telephone. A board-certified physiatrist was present during the home session to monitor adherence and fidelity to the protocol as well as address safety. The study produced qualitative findings regarding recruitment strategies, exercise feasibility, and other logistical issues relating to participant understanding, safety, and monitoring. Based on direct observation of participants at home, safety assessment protocols, instructions, and exercises were all refined. Building on this data, we plan to design a clinical trial to evaluate the impact of complex exercises designed to promote neuroplasticity and reduce cognitive and motoric decline in older adults.

scholarly journals Innovative Approaches to Inclusive Design for Technology to Support Aging With Disability: Examples From TechSAge

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 599-599
Author(s):  
Tracy Mitzner ◽  
Anne Ordway
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Inclusive Design ◽  
Adults With Disabilities ◽  
Engineering Research ◽  
Expert Interview

Abstract Technology research and development often exclude older adults with disabilities from participating in the design process. As a result, technologies may not be useful or usable by older adults with diverse abilities. This symposium, featuring projects at the TechSAge Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center, highlights ongoing efforts toward inclusive design, representing unique approaches to engage older adults with disabilities and their stakeholders in the research and development of technology supports. First, Mitzner et al., will describe the development of an online, group Tai Chi intervention, and the integral involvement of older adults with mobility disabilities, the exercise program developers, and technology partner in all steps of the process. Exploring the potential of voice-activated assistants, like Amazon Alexa, to support health management activities of older adults with mobility disabilities, Kadlyak et al. will present findings from a needs assessment of the target population and user testing in the lab and home environments. Koon et al. will present findings from a subject matter expert interview study with caregivers and medical professionals designed to identify the scope of activity challenges among people aging with long-term mobility and sensory disabilities that should be explored in more depth through our future interview study with the target population. Sanford et al., will describe a student design competition and hackathon that incorporates immersive experiences with people aging with disabilities to inspire innovative design concepts that respond to the needs of real people. NIDILRR Project Officer, Anne Ordway, will serve as the discussant.

scholarly journals Nurse Practitioner’s Clinical Triggers for Referral to Other 3D Team Members

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 745-745
Author(s):  
Shawn Ladda
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Health Educator ◽  
Problem Solving Therapy ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Resource Information ◽  
Registered Dietician

Abstract This presentation features how 3D Team nurse practitioners (NP) use results of clinical assessments to determine whether older adults and caregivers enrolled in the study are referred to other Team members; these assessment results are called “clinical triggers”. Other team members who receive referrals based on NP-generated clinical triggers include: Licensed Clinical Social Workers, who deliver Problem Solving Therapy to older adults with significant depressive symptoms; Occupational Therapists, who deliver an evidence-based dementia care intervention; Physical Therapists, who deliver an adapted Otago exercise program; Registered Dietician, who provides nutrition and dietary instruction; and Community Health Educator, who provides community resource information to address social determinants of health. All clinical triggers will be detailed in this presentation, along with a description of each intervention delivered by other team members except the Community Health Educator. Case studies will be presented to illustrate how study participants receive multiple interventions from the 3D Team.

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