Multicomponent Training Improves the Quality of Life of Older Adults at Risk of Frailty
Achieving a high quality of life in older adults can be difficult if they have limited physical function. The aims of this study were to evaluate the relationship between baseline values and variations in body composition, fitness, and nutritional status on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and...
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| author | Ana Moradell David Navarrete-Villanueva Ángel Iván Fernández-García Narcis Gusi Jorge Pérez-Gómez Marcela González-Gross Ignacio Ara José Antonio Casajús Alba Gómez-Cabello Germán Vicente-Rodríguez |
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| description | Achieving a high quality of life in older adults can be difficult if they have limited physical function. The aims of this study were to evaluate the relationship between baseline values and variations in body composition, fitness, and nutritional status on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and to describe the effects of a 6-month multicomponent training (MCT) programme and a 4-month detraining period on HRQoL. A total of 106 participants with limited physical function were included in this study (age: 80.8 ± 5.9 years; 74 females) and were divided into two groups: control (CON) and intervention (TRAIN). HRQoL was measured using the EQ-5D-3L questionnaire and a visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). Information on body composition, physical fitness, Mediterranean diet adherence, and nutritional status were obtained. Healthier baseline values for body composition, fitness and nutritional status were associated with better HRQoL (explaining 23.7–55.4%). The TRAIN group showed increased HRQoL during this 6-month MCT, showing group-by-time interaction (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and a deleterious effect of detraining. Changes in weight, arm strength, and aerobic capacity contributed to explaining 36% of the HRQoL changes obtained with MCT (all <i>p</i> < 0.05). This MCT improved HRQoL in older adults with limited physical function. However, HRQoL returned to baseline values after detraining. This study highlights the importance of performing ongoing programs in this population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5491a4fa5f1c4bcc93f06dd0f1667c282023-11-10T15:03:45ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322023-10-011121284410.3390/healthcare11212844Multicomponent Training Improves the Quality of Life of Older Adults at Risk of FrailtyAna Moradell0David Navarrete-Villanueva1Ángel Iván Fernández-García2Narcis Gusi3Jorge Pérez-Gómez4Marcela González-Gross5Ignacio Ara6José Antonio Casajús7Alba Gómez-Cabello8Germán Vicente-Rodríguez9GENUD (Growth, Exercise, NUtrition and Development) Research Group, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, SpainGENUD (Growth, Exercise, NUtrition and Development) Research Group, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, SpainGENUD (Growth, Exercise, NUtrition and Development) Research Group, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, SpainHEME Research Group, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, SpainExercise and Health Spanish Research Net (EXERNET), 50009 Zaragoza, SpainExercise and Health Spanish Research Net (EXERNET), 50009 Zaragoza, SpainExercise and Health Spanish Research Net (EXERNET), 50009 Zaragoza, SpainGENUD (Growth, Exercise, NUtrition and Development) Research Group, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, SpainGENUD (Growth, Exercise, NUtrition and Development) Research Group, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, SpainGENUD (Growth, Exercise, NUtrition and Development) Research Group, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, SpainAchieving a high quality of life in older adults can be difficult if they have limited physical function. The aims of this study were to evaluate the relationship between baseline values and variations in body composition, fitness, and nutritional status on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and to describe the effects of a 6-month multicomponent training (MCT) programme and a 4-month detraining period on HRQoL. A total of 106 participants with limited physical function were included in this study (age: 80.8 ± 5.9 years; 74 females) and were divided into two groups: control (CON) and intervention (TRAIN). HRQoL was measured using the EQ-5D-3L questionnaire and a visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). Information on body composition, physical fitness, Mediterranean diet adherence, and nutritional status were obtained. Healthier baseline values for body composition, fitness and nutritional status were associated with better HRQoL (explaining 23.7–55.4%). The TRAIN group showed increased HRQoL during this 6-month MCT, showing group-by-time interaction (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and a deleterious effect of detraining. Changes in weight, arm strength, and aerobic capacity contributed to explaining 36% of the HRQoL changes obtained with MCT (all <i>p</i> < 0.05). This MCT improved HRQoL in older adults with limited physical function. However, HRQoL returned to baseline values after detraining. This study highlights the importance of performing ongoing programs in this population.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/21/2844body compositionfatigueexercisefitnessnutrition |
| spellingShingle | Ana Moradell David Navarrete-Villanueva Ángel Iván Fernández-García Narcis Gusi Jorge Pérez-Gómez Marcela González-Gross Ignacio Ara José Antonio Casajús Alba Gómez-Cabello Germán Vicente-Rodríguez Multicomponent Training Improves the Quality of Life of Older Adults at Risk of Frailty Healthcare body composition fatigue exercise fitness nutrition |
| title | Multicomponent Training Improves the Quality of Life of Older Adults at Risk of Frailty |
| title_full | Multicomponent Training Improves the Quality of Life of Older Adults at Risk of Frailty |
| title_fullStr | Multicomponent Training Improves the Quality of Life of Older Adults at Risk of Frailty |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multicomponent Training Improves the Quality of Life of Older Adults at Risk of Frailty |
| title_short | Multicomponent Training Improves the Quality of Life of Older Adults at Risk of Frailty |
| title_sort | multicomponent training improves the quality of life of older adults at risk of frailty |
| topic | body composition fatigue exercise fitness nutrition |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/21/2844 |
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