| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: randomly permuted blocks by size 4, assigned by a staff member not involved in data collection
Assessor blinding: yes
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 15 at 6 months
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no, but 6 months of exercise |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 215
Sample: older adults with disabilities
Age: PRT group mean 75.4 years (SD 7.4)
Inclusion criteria: aged 60 years or over; limitations in at least one of 9 functional areas
Exclusion criteria: medical history that contained current treatment for cancer, kidney disease requiring dialysis, recent fracture, uncontrolled diabetes or seizures, regular use of a wheelchair, current rehabilitation care, current fainting or dizzy spells, sudden loss of coordination or legal blindness or physician identified contraindications to exercise |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 11 exercises to UL, LL and Tr
Equipment: Theraband
Intensity: low‐moderate
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 10 reps
Duration: 6 months
Setting: home‐based
Supervision: low
Adherence: 89%
2. Control Group: on a waiting list |
| Outcomes |
Strength (hand‐held dynamometer)
Balance (functional reach, unilateral stance, tandem stance)
TUAG
Profile of Mood States
Sickness Impact Profile 68
Comments on adverse events: yes |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Low risk |
A ‐ Adequate |
