Browsing HV - Institutt for fysioterapi (GAMMEL) by Subject "Elderly"
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A falls prevention programme to improve quality of life, physical function and falls efficacy in older people receiving home help services: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)BACKGROUND: Falls and fall-related injuries in older adults are associated with great burdens, both for the individuals, the health care system and the society. Previous research has shown evidence for the efficiency ... -
Effect of a high-intensity exercise program on physical function and mental health in nursing home residents with dementia: An assessor blinded randomized controlled trial
(PLoS ONE;10(5), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Dementia is among the leading causes of functional loss and disability in older adults. Research has demonstrated that nursing home patients without dementia can improve their function in activities of daily living, strength, ... -
Everyday life in older men living alone – a complexview needing a biopsychosocial perspective
(Disability and Rehabilitation;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-16)Purpose: To explore how older men living alone, describe their everyday activities and their abilities as well as how they could be helped in everyday life. Materials and methods: Qualitative semi-structured interviews ... -
Fall risk factors in community-dwelling elderly people
(Norsk Epidemiologi;22(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Falls are a common and serious problem for older adults. Approximately one-third of older communitydwelling people fall at least once a year. The main purpose of this paper is to present risk factors for fall in older ... -
Functional level, physical activity and wellbeing in nursing home residents in three Nordic countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-02-10)Background and aims: The main aim of this study was to describe physical and cognitive function and wellbeing among nursing home residents in three Nordic countries. A second aim was to compare groups of differing ages, ... -
The Norwegian General Motor Function assessment as an outcome measure for a frail elderly population: A validity study
(Geriatrics & Gerontology International;16(4), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-05-08)Aim To establish the validity of the Norwegian General Motor Function (NGMF) assessment scale. Method To establish construct and criteria validity, Spearman's rank correlation coefficients were calculated for the NGMF, and ... -
Progressive strength training in older patients after hip fracture : a randomised controlled trial
(Age and Ageing;40 (2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-01-18)Objective: the aim of this study was to assess the effect of a 3-month strength-training programme on functional performance and self-rated health in a group of home-dwelling older hip fracture patients. Design: randomised, ...