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Physical Activity of Older Women Living in Retirement Communities: Capturing the Whole Picture Through an Ecological Approach
Conclusion: To deal with the epidemic of a sedentary lifestyle in older populations, physical therapists must join forces with health authorities and work with the complexities of physical activity promotion at appropriate levels. Our results and the checklist are a potential resource to aid in identifying physical activity influencing factors that are appropriate for physical therapy intervention, within retirement communities. Moreover, this checklist may be used to recognize factors that are more suitable for public health interventions at the community or national levels. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - December 24, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Physical Activity Promotion Attitudes and Practices Among Outpatient Physical Therapists: Results of a National Survey
Conclusion: Despite guidance from national and international governing bodies, US outpatient physical therapists do not regularly promote PA to patients and perceive financial constraints and competing priorities as key barriers. Professional and patient stakeholders should be involved in designing pathways to improve PA promotion practices among outpatient US physical therapists. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - December 24, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Six Minutes of Physical Activity Improves Mood in Older Adults: A Pilot Study
Background and Purpose: The purposes of this study were to examine (1) differences in mood and motivation among older adults after the completion of 6 minutes of self-paced walking (6MW) and (2) the relationship between pace and magnitude of mood change. Methods: Eleven participants completed 3 days of testing where energy, fatigue, tension, depression, confusion, mental and physical energy, and motivation to perform mental tasks were measured before and after the 6MW. A repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to examine changes in mood and motivation, and a bivariate Pearson correlation was used to dete...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - December 24, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

High-Intensity Functional Training Shows Promise for Improving Physical Functioning and Activity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Pilot Study
Conclusions: HIFT appeared feasible and showed promise for counteracting the loss of physical function and sedentary behaviors associated with aging. Results should be confirmed in a longer, fully powered study. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - December 24, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Are the Recommended Physical Activity Guidelines Practical and Realistic for Older People With Complex Medical Issues?
The world population is aging. With increased life expectancy comes increased risk of major health problems that affect the health and well-being of older adults. Adequate levels of physical activity as specified by current global guidelines can reduce the risk of health problems in older adults. However, fewer than half of older adults are sufficiently active, and thus are unlikely to achieve these health benefits. Older adults living in residential aged care are even more sedentary, with multiple health issues and comorbidities. While meeting physical activity guidelines confers the greatest benefit for physical function...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - December 24, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Special Interest Paper Source Type: research

Editor's Message: When You're Done With PT, You're Not Done: Physical Activity for All Older Adults
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - December 24, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: From the Editor Source Type: research

Transcultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of a European Spanish Language Version of the Falls Behavioral Scale
Background and Purpose: The Falls Behavioral Scale (FaB) is considered a valid and reliable tool for measuring fall risk factors related to behavior among older people. It was originally developed and validated in Australia by Clemson et al. The purpose of this study was to perform a transcultural adaptation and validation of the FaB to European Spanish. Methods: The transcultural adaptation of the questionnaire followed the methodology structured and validated by Beaton et al. The prefinal version in European Spanish was tested in a pilot study utilizing 15 participants. A total of 167 participants older than 60 year...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 18, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Recognizing Elder Abuse: An Interprofessional Simulation Experience With Prelicensure Health Care Students
This study utilized a mixed-methods research design. A sample of convenience of nursing and physical therapy students (n = 143) from 3 institutions in southwest Virginia was utilized for this study. Participants' perceptions were assessed using the Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale (ISVS) and through focus group interviews. Results: Students demonstrated a statistically significant improvement based on the Wilcoxon matched pairs test (P (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 18, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Proximity of the Carotid Bifurcation to the Laryngeal Prominence: Results of a Cadaver Study and Recommendations for Safe Pulse Palpation
Conclusions: Based on this cadaver sample, CPP below the level of the LP in a supine individual would be unlikely to compress the CB and thus unlikely to trigger the baroreflex or occlude the region of greatest atherosclerotic buildup. If a pulse is not palpable below the LP, moving vertically up to 1 cm above the LP in a supine individual would be likely to compress the CB in only a small number of cases. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 18, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Strength of Plantar- and Dorsiflexors Mediates Step Regularity During a High Cognitive Load Situation in a Cross-sectional Cohort of Older and Younger Adults
Conclusion: The knowledge of the regularity behavior of human movement can expand physical therapists' treatment approaches to promote further interactivity and coordination across body systems that model behavior of healthy young individuals. Targeting strength during therapy may provide additional benefits for gait performance under HCLS. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 18, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Exercise for Nonagenarians: A Systematic Review
Background: Physical exercise has been identified as a health promotion strategy for the oldest old. However, scientific evidence regarding the benefits of exercise on nonagenarians is scarce. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the characteristics and methodological quality of investigations that have examined the effects of physical exercise on nonagenarians. Methods: A systematic review and evidence synthesis were conducted. The MEDLINE/PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Cochrane Library were systematically searched up to November 2018. Investigations were included if they tested the effects of an exerci...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 18, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

A Survey on the Division of Therapeutic Interventions Between Physical and Occupational Therapists in Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care Facilities
Conclusion: The present study suggests that the responsibility for upper extremity care was delegated to OT, while lower extremity care was delegated to PT in both skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in the geographic area included in the study. The reason for this division remains unclear. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 18, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

A Comparison of the Responsiveness of the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke and the Berg Balance Scale in Patients With Severe Balance Deficits After Stroke
Conclusions: Compared with the BBS, the PASS was better able to detect balance improvements in patients having severe balance deficits. The PASS is recommended as an outcome measure to detect change in balance in patients with stroke who have severe balance deficits. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 18, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Outcomes of a Physical Therapist-Led, Statewide, Community-Based Fall Risk Screening
Conclusions: Screening and education using the STEADI toolkit during community-based screenings result in short- and long-term behavior change to reduce fall risk among older adults, particularly those with moderate to high fall risk. Further research is needed to identify barriers and incentives among participants who do not make fall-related behavioral changes after screening. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 18, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Use of the BESTest and the Mini-BESTest for Fall Risk Prediction in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Between 60 and 102 Years of Age
Conclusion: The BESTest and the Mini-BESTest are good tools for predicting fall risk in the 6 months following an initial evaluation in community-dwelling Brazilian older adults. The study also determined that cutoff values vary for different age groups. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 18, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research