A 3 month nutrition and exercise program improved hallux strength among senior daycare center users in Korea
A cluster randomized controlled trial
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22089944 |
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| Authors | Jiwon Sim (0000-0003-2381-8641, Hallym University), Jongguk Lim (0000-0002-2501-4367, Hallym University), Hayoung Lee (0000-0001-6063-2630, Hallym University), Sohyun Park (0000-0003-4719-6920, Hallym University, corresponding author), Dongsoo Shin (0000-0002-4022-9091), Dong‐Soo Shin (0000-0002-5289-3571, Hallym University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pages | 1364908-1364908 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-19 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1364908 |
| PMID | 39104890 |
| OpenAlex | W4400837177 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 52 |
Introduction: With a growing aging population, the focus on the health and well-being of older adults, especially in preventing falls, becomes crucial. This 3 month study, initiated in July 2022, aimed to assess the impact of a nutrition and exercise program in senior daycare centers in Chuncheon, South Korea. Methods: A 3 month study, beginning in July 2022, included 204 older adults from 10 senior daycare centers in Chuncheon, South Korea. Randomly assigned to intervention or control groups, the intervention involved nutrition, daily toe exercises, or both. Control centers received interventions post-measurements. Pre- and post-intervention analyses used paired t-tests and multiple linear regression, assessing metrics like toe grip strength for significance. While 204 were initially enrolled, the analysis included 151 participants due to dropouts. Results: . Both the intervention and control groups showed significant improvements in toe grip strength post-intervention. Specifically, the exercise-only and combined exercise-nutrition groups demonstrated significant differences in hallux strength compared to the control group after adjusting for age and gender. Conclusion: The study showed that a basic nutrition and exercise program increased toe strength in older adults with chronic diseases, including mild cognitive impairments. This intervention holds potential to prevent muscle strength decline and reduce fall risks in older individuals. As the first of its kind in Korean senior daycare centers, it emphasizes the need for future research and standardized programs for senior daycare users
Cluster randomised controlled trial · Physical therapy · Randomized controlled trial · Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention · Computer Science · Frailty in Older Adults · Medicine · Nutrition and Health in Aging · Gerontology · Surgery
| Highly cited | No |
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