Effectiveness of functional tasks exercise on functional ability and health-related quality of life in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ruud van der Veen, Erik C Prinsen, Wichor Bramer et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of Functional Task Exercise (FTE) on functional ability and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in community-dwelling older adults. The analysis included 10 studies with 583 participants. FTE showed large effects on activities of daily living (ADL) and mobility compared to control, and a medium effect on ADL compared to strength training, but no significant effect on HRQoL.
Key findings
- FTE demonstrated large effects on ADL and mobility compared to control conditions.
- FTE showed a medium effect on ADL compared to strength training.
- No significant effects were found for HRQoL.
- Certainty of evidence was high for ADL and mobility outcomes versus control.
Why it matters
Understanding the effectiveness of FTE can guide clinicians in designing rehabilitation programs for older adults, potentially enhancing their functional independence and quality of life.
What to keep in mind
The number of studies per outcome domain was limited, and there was variability in outcome measures across studies.