Impact of telephone coaching supporting a physical maintenance exercise programme for older adults at risk of falls: a randomised controlled trial

Impact of telephone coaching supporting a physical maintenance exercise programme for older adults at risk of falls: a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Encouraging compliance with recommended levels of exercise for older adults is a public health challenge. A minimal-resource solution is telephone coaching. Objectives Primary aim: to compare timed up and go (TUG) performance 6 months after beginning a home exercise program betwe...

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Main Authors: Guy Rince, Christelle Volteau, June Fortin, Catherine Coat Couturier, Thomas Rulleau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Older adults
Exercise
Telephone coaching
Compliance
Falls
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05488-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05488-y

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