Mobility of Vulnerable Elders Study: Effect of the Sit-to-Stand Activity on Mobility, Function, and Quality of Life

A novel approach for measuring energy expenditure of a single sit-to-stand movement

“…Repetitive STS exercises are used as an effective homebased exercise intervention strategy, particularly for the elderly (Slaughter et al 2015;Rosie and Taylor 2007). However, there is no information about the exercise intensity (METs) of repetitive STS exercises.…”

“…The STS exercise does not need any special equipment and only requires 50 × 50 cm 2 of space. Table 1 can be used as an exercise intensity chart for repetitive STS exercise (Rosie and Taylor 2007;Slaughter et al 2015).…”

The role of unregulated care providers in Canada—A scoping review

“…The provincial regulatory board for OTs in Quebec has also promoted this role overlap and has asked OTs to provide support and training to UCPs in this practice. A study in Alberta examined the effects of sit‐to‐stand activity on the mobility and quality of life of long‐term care residents with dementia (Slaughter et al., ). UCPs encouraged residents to repeat the sit‐to‐stand activity during their shift work.…”

“…UCPs encouraged residents to repeat the sit‐to‐stand activity during their shift work. Results showed that simple interventions such as this could be integrated into the daily work routines of UCPs to slow decline in mobility and function in ADLs for residents with dementia (Slaughter et al., ). Other studies have explored the UCP role in diabetes management (Vincent et al., ), health promotion (Johnson & Noel, ), therapeutic recreational programmes (Sullivan & Sharpe, ), physical mobility (Slaughter & Estabrooks, ) and palliative care (Kaasalainen, Brazil, & Kelley, ).…”

Knowledge translation interventions to sustain direct care provider behaviour change in long‐term care: A process evaluation

“…This mixed methods process evaluation was part of the Mobility of Vulnerable Elders (MOVE) clinical trial in which HCAs encouraged LTC residents to complete a simple sit‐to‐stand activity . Knowledge translation interventions were used during this trial to promote the sustainability of the sit‐to‐stand activity and improve its documentation by HCAs.…”