Effects of Otago Exercise Program on Physical and Psychosocial Functions Among Community-Dwelling and Institutionalized Older Adults: A Scoping Review

To review the effects of Otago exercise program (performed individually or in group) on several physical and psychosocial outcomes for community-dwelling and institutionalized older adults. Fourteen articles met the inclusion criteria. Three electronic databases and reference lists of identified stu...

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Published in:INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing Provision, and Financing, 2023-01, Vol.60, p.469580231165858-469580231165858
Main Authors: Mgbeojedo, Ukamaka Gloria, Akosile, Christopher Olusanjo, Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Ani, Kenneth Umezulike, Ekechukwu, Echezona Nelson, Okezue, Obinna Chinedu, John, Jeneviv Nene, Nwobodo, Nnaemeka
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Aged
Balance
Clinical trials
Community
Community life
Criteria
English language
Exercise
Exercise Therapy
Falls
Groups
Humans
Independent Living
Institutionalization
Institutions
Mental depression
Mental health services
Mobility
Muscle strength
Older people
Physical fitness
Prevention
Quality of Life
Review (excluding Systematic Reviews)
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Summary:To review the effects of Otago exercise program (performed individually or in group) on several physical and psychosocial outcomes for community-dwelling and institutionalized older adults. Fourteen articles met the inclusion criteria. Three electronic databases and reference lists of identified studies were searched. Eligibility criteria included clinical trials of the Otago exercise program conducted among older adults. Two studies were conducted in institutions, 2 in groups. None of the studies reviewed reported the post-intervention result of the Otago exercise program on depression or any other psychological construct. Otago exercise program was effective in reducing falls, improving balance, strength, mobility, and health-related quality of life within the community and in institutions. Available evidence suggests group performance may be better than individual programs. The Otago exercise program is an important and effective exercise strategy which can be administered in groups or individualized to both community-dwelling and institution-resident older adults. Future reviews, especially, systematic reviews with meta-analysis should be performed.
ISSN:0046-9580
1945-7243
DOI:10.1177/00469580231165858