scholarly journals Gym-based exercise and home-based exercise with telephone support have similar outcomes when used as maintenance programs in adults with chronic health conditions: a randomised trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Jansons ◽  
Lauren Robins ◽  
Lisa O’Brien ◽  
Terry Haines
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Telephone Support ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Home Based

Saskatoon in motion: Class vs. home-based exercise intervention in older adults with chronic health conditions

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Reeder ◽  
Karen Chad ◽  
Liz Harrison ◽  
Nigel Ashworth ◽  
Suzanne Sheppard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Home Based

Saskatoon In Motion: Class- Versus Home-Based Exercise Intervention for Older Adults With Chronic Health Conditions

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce A. Reeder ◽  
Karen E. Chad ◽  
Elizabeth L. Harrison ◽  
Nigel L. Ashworth ◽  
M. Suzanne Sheppard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Home Based

Background:The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a class-based (CB) and home-based (HB) exercise program for older adults with chronic health conditions.Methods:172 sedentary older adults with overweight or obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, or osteoarthritis were enrolled in a randomized controlled trial with a 3-month follow-up.Results:A significant increase was seen in the CB group in the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) scores and SF-12 Physical and Mental Health scores. In both groups, significant increases were seen in 6-minute walk distance, Physical Performance Test (PPT), and Functional Fitness Test (FFT), and significant reductions were seen in systolic and diastolic blood pressure but not body mass index or waist circumference. Except for a greater increment in the FFT in the CB group, the degree of improvement was not significantly different between the 2 groups.Conclusion:After a 3-month intervention, both the CB and HB program produced comparable significant improvements in outcome measures.

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