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. 2023 Jan-Dec:60:469580231165858.
doi: 10.1177/00469580231165858.

Effects of Otago Exercise Program on Physical and Psychosocial Functions Among Community-Dwelling and Institutionalized Older Adults: A Scoping Review

Ukamaka Gloria Mgbeojedo  1   2 , Christopher Olusanjo Akosile  2 , Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye  2 , Kenneth Umezulike Ani  2 , Echezona Nelson Ekechukwu  1 , Obinna Chinedu Okezue  1 , Jeneviv Nene John  1 , Nnaemeka Nwobodo  3
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Effects of Otago Exercise Program on Physical and Psychosocial Functions Among Community-Dwelling and Institutionalized Older Adults: A Scoping Review

Ukamaka Gloria Mgbeojedo et al. Inquiry. 2023 Jan-Dec.

Abstract

To review the effects of Otago exercise program (performed individually or in group) on several physical and psychosocial outcomes for community-dwelling and institutionalized older adults. Fourteen articles met the inclusion criteria. Three electronic databases and reference lists of identified studies were searched. Eligibility criteria included clinical trials of the Otago exercise program conducted among older adults. Two studies were conducted in institutions, 2 in groups. None of the studies reviewed reported the post-intervention result of the Otago exercise program on depression or any other psychological construct. Otago exercise program was effective in reducing falls, improving balance, strength, mobility, and health-related quality of life within the community and in institutions. Available evidence suggests group performance may be better than individual programs. The Otago exercise program is an important and effective exercise strategy which can be administered in groups or individualized to both community-dwelling and institution-resident older adults. Future reviews, especially, systematic reviews with meta-analysis should be performed.

Keywords: Otago exercise program; community-dwelling; institutionalized; older adults.

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