"Effect of physical exercise on physical performance and fall incidents" by Lindsey Brett, Paul Stapley et al.
Abstract Objective: To determine the effects of an exercise intervention on physical performance and reported fall incidents among individuals living with dementia in nursing homes. Methods: The study was a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of the physical activity on physical performance and reported fall incidents. A sample of 60 participants from two nursing homes in Australia were randomly allocated to either: (1) Intervention Group 1: physical exercise intervention for 45 min, once a week; (2) Intervention Group 2: physical exercise intervention for 15 min, three times ...
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