@article{ref1,
title="Effects of a "modified" Otago exercise program on the functional abilities and social participation of older adults living in the community-the AGA@4life Model",
journal="International journal of environmental research and public health",
year="2020",
author="Martins, Anabela Correia and Guia, Daniela and Saraiva, Marina and Pereira, Telmo",
volume="17",
number="4",
pages="e1258-e1258",
abstract="Strength and balance exercises form part of multifactorial programs to reduce the risk of falling and promote active ageing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a strength and balance exercise program, adapted from the traditional Otago Exercise Program (OTAGO) into a technological system. A non-randomized experimental study enrolled 34 participants (83.24 ± 6.89 years) from a daycare center in Portugal, who were distributed into an intervention group (IG; 18 participants) and a control group (CG; 16 participants). The IG underwent a &quot;modified&quot; OTAGO incorporated in a technological system using pressure and inertial sensors, feedback, and Exergames for 8 weeks, 3 times a week. The CG continued their regular activities. Outcome measures were evaluated at baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention. After the program, differences were observed between the groups in handgrip strength (<i>p</i> = 0.03), step test (<i>p</i> = 0.03), 4stage balance test &quot;modified&quot; (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and activities and participation profile related to mobility (PAPM) (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The IG showed positive results in the self-efficacy for exercise (<i>p</i> = 0.03), PAPM (<i>p</i> = 0.00) and all functional tests, except for timed up and go (<i>p</i> = 0.35). No significant changes were observed in the CG. The results support this intervention program as a good exercise solution to improve functional abilities, social participation, and self-efficacy, reducing the risk of falling.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1661-7827",
doi="10.3390/ijerph17041258",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17041258"
}