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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM Press)
Date: 07-2019
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 29-05-2023
DOI: 10.3390/DISABILITIES3020017
Abstract: Older adults with cognitive impairment are at high risk of experiencing falls. Although no specific fall prevention guidelines presently exist for this population, exercise programmes to prevent falls are recommended. Limited literature exploring what older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment think about or how they make sense of the need for such programmes exists. This study explored the perspectives of older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment and their caregivers about exercise and physical activity in the context of fall prevention. Underpinned by Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis, qualitative semi-structured interviews were undertaken with nine community-dwelling adults ( years) with mild to moderate cognitive impairment and their caregivers (N = 6). Three themes of acceptance, denial, and accommodation were identified. The fluctuating concept of ‘self’ appeared to influence in idual decisions to exercise or be physically active and what sort of physical activity to undertake more than any practical barriers. We suggest that healthcare professionals emphasise the concept of personhood, listening to and reinforcing biographic narratives of older adults living with cognitive impairment to foster a sense of autonomy, and shared decision-making while emphasising fall prevention activities that older adults with cognitive impairment might like to engage with.
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 19-08-2022
Abstract: In this systematic review, we aim to synthesize published evidence on the effects of exercise in improving postural stability among older adults with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). A systematic electronic literature search was undertaken in Pedro, Cochrane, MEDLINE, ProQuest, Science direct and Clinical trial databases involving human participants published from year 2000–2022. This search was updated in June 2022. The studies chosen were based on predetermined criteria. Data relating to the contents and parameters of exercise in persons with AD were gathered and analyzed. A total of 8 experimental studies met the inclusion criteria. Overall, the selected studies were of a medium quality. In these studies, information and physical exercises were used to improve postural stability in older adults with AD. The findings of the review suggest that performing combined strength, balance and executive function training can improve postural stability. However, we are unable to conclude the specific dose for specific type of exercise. More high-quality studies are required pertaining to exercise prescription for older adults with AD. Mostly, information and physical exercise were delivered via face-to-face sessions conducted by health professionals. The structure of exercises summarized in this review may be beneficial for older adults with AD to improve postural stability and as a result reduce falls.
Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM Press)
Date: 07-2019
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 06-04-2021
DOI: 10.1186/S12877-021-02122-Z
Abstract: Falls are one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in older adults. However, despite adoption of prevention strategies, the number of falls in older adults has not declined. The aim of this study was to examine fall awareness behaviour and its associated factors among Malaysian community dwelling older adults. A total of 144 community dwelling older adults (mean age of 70.69 ± 4.3 years) participated in this study. Physical performance were assessed using timed up and go (TUG), gait speed (GS), chair stand and hand grip tests. Fall Awareness Behaviour (FaB) and Fall Risk Assessment Questionnaires (FRAQ) were administered to assess behaviour and fall prevention knowledge respectively. Stepwise linear regression analysis showed that the practice of fall awareness behaviour (R 2 = 0.256) was significantly associated with being male [95% C.I: 2.178 to 7.789, p 0.001], having lower BMI [95% C.I: − 0.692 to − 0.135, p 0.05], living with family [95% C.I: 0.022 to 5.953, p 0.05] and those having higher functional mobility [95% C.I: − 2.008 to − 0.164, p 0.05]. Fall awareness behaviour should be emphasized among older females, those with lower functional mobility, higher BMI and living alone.
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