A 3-month multicomponent home-based rehabilitation program for older people with restricted life-space mobility: a pilot study.
J Phys Ther Sci
; 33(2): 158-163, 2021 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to verify the effects of a 3-month multicomponent home-based rehabilitation program developed on the basis of the reevaluation of older people with restricted life-space mobility. [Participants and Methods] The participants were residents in Japan aged ≥65â
years who had Life-Space Assessment scores ≤52.3. Multicomponent home-based rehabilitation was conducted by physical and occupational therapists. Each visit included 40-60â
min of combined exercise, practicing activities of daily living, improving the home environment, and caregiver support. The programs were developed in accordance with a flow diagram. The primary outcome was life-space mobility evaluated using the Life-Space Assessment score. [Results] Overall, 30 participants completed the intervention. The mean age of the participants was 82.4 ± 7.5â
years. Three months after the intervention initiation, the Life-Space Assessment scores significantly improved from 12.0 to 30.5. The proportion of participants at maximal life-space level 5 (unlimited mobility) doubled from 16.7% at baseline to 33.3%. The functional independent measure score, fall efficacy scale score, and lower limb strength associated with standing up also significantly improved. We found no significant changes in the geriatric depression scale 5 and self-rated good health scores. [Conclusion] Multicomponent home-based rehabilitation can improve life-space mobility in older people with restricted life-space mobility.
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J Phys Ther Sci
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2021
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Japón