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Functional activity programme not beneficial in improving function in elderly residents
April 2013
Functional activity programme not beneficial in improving function in elderly residents
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Does a functional activity programme improve function, quality of life, and falls for residents in long term care? Cluster randomised controlled trial
BMJ. 2008 Oct 9;337:a1445. doi: 10.1136/bmj.a1445Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
682 elderly subjects from residential care homes, over the age of 65, were randomized to either a functional activity programme or social visits to determine the effect of an activity program on function, quality of life and the occurrence of falls. The results after a one year follow-up indicated that the activity programme did not positively affect physical function in elderly individuals in res...
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