EFFECTS OF EXERCISE WITH MUSIC IN FRAIL OLDER ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
2024
Effects of Exercise with Music in Frail Older Adults
Sample size: 17
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Namhee, Kim Gwang Suk, Park Min Kyung, Kim Layoung, Lee Jae Jun
Primary Institution: Yonsei University
Hypothesis
Exercise with music positively impacts the physical and emotional health of frail older adults.
Conclusion
Exercise with music can significantly improve the quality of life and reduce frailty in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Exercise with music reduces frailty with a standardized mean difference of -0.43.
- Timed Up and Go test results improved by an average of -3.76 seconds.
- Handgrip strength increased by an average of 2.01 kg.
- Depression levels decreased with a standardized mean difference of -0.34.
Takeaway
This study found that exercising with music helps older people feel better and stronger.
Methodology
Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of 17 studies.
Participant Demographics
Frail community-dwelling older adults.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI = -0.81 – -0.05 for frailty reduction.
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