Effectiveness of a Combined Intervention on Psychological and Physical Capacities of Frail Older Adults: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Effectiveness of a Combined Intervention on Psychological and Physical Capacities of Frail Older Adults: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Older adults experience physical and psychological declines affecting independency. Adapted and structured combined interventions composed of cognitive stimulation and physical exercise contribute to comorbidities’ reduction. <i>Methods:</i> Multicenter single-blinded two-arm...

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Main Authors: João Apóstolo, Maria dos Anjos Dixe, Elzbieta Bobrowicz-Campos, Timóteo Areosa, Rita Santos-Rocha, Mónica Braúna, Jaime Ribeiro, Isabel Marques, Joana Freitas, Maria de Lurdes Almeida, Filipa Couto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
older adults
frailty
combined intervention
cognitive stimulation
Animal-Assisted activities
physical exercise
depressive symptomatology
gait analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/17/3125

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