MiOA: Intervention: Community: Registered Dietitian Nutritionists' Interventions (2023)
Author and Year:
Rydwik E, Frandin K, Akner G. 2010
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effects of a physical training and nutritional intervention program in frail elderly people regarding habitual physical activity level and activities of daily living--a randomized controlled pilot study.
Authors:
Rydwik E, Frändin K, Akner G
Journal:
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Year of publication:
2010
Volume:
51
Issue:
3
Page numbers:
283-289
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
High
Inclusion Criteria:
Unintentional weight loss greater than 5% during the last 12 months and/or BMI <20 kg/square meter; low physical activity level (
Exclusion Criteria:
Age under 75 years; BMI >30; non-walkers; people with recent cardiac problems requiring hospital care; recent hip fracture or surgery during the last 6 months; present cancer treatment; stroke within the last 2 years; less than 7 of 9 points on the short form of the Mini-Mental Examination; institutionalization
Research Purpose:
To describe the effects of a physical training and nutritional intervention program on the physical activity level and activities of daily living (ADL) in frail elderly people.
Blinding efforts:
Neither the test leaders or participants were blinded. The same test leader conducted all physical performance measurements on all occasions but did not take part in the physical training program.
Study Location:
Sweden
Source(s) of Funding:
University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
Jakobsbergs Hospital, Karolina Institutet, Jarfalla, Sweden; Karolina Institutet, Huddings, Sweden; Orebro University Hospital, Orebro, Sweden