Older Adults Recently Discharged from the Hospital: Effect of Aerobic Interval Exercise on Health‐Related Quality of Life, Physical Fitness, and Physical Activity

Abstract

High-intensity aerobic interval exercise (HIA) participants significantly improved their physical fitness. Both groups increased their HRQOL and physical activity. The findings suggest that exercise therapy should be incorporated as a part of the treatment for older people at risk for functional decline.

Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Rural Adults with Chronic Disease

“…Moreover, adults with multiple chronic illnesses appeared to receive similar benefit from recommended levels of PA. These results are consistent with randomized controlled trials that have shown increases in PA with simultaneous increases in HRQOL [19,20,21,22]. These findings are further supported by studies that have shown increased HRQOL in physically active participants with chronic diseases [23][24][25][26][27][28][29].…”

Weakness and fatigue in older ED patients in the United States

“…Another study found that patients with generalized weakness had an increase change of admit and return within 30 days [7]. It may be that patients with generalized weakness and fatigue need to be assessed for additional rehabilitation or home health treatments [8][9][10].…”

Home-Based Exercise in Older Adults Recently Discharged From the Hospital for Cardiovascular Disease in China

“…Although highintensity exercise training programs can bring about clear health benefits for older adults recently discharged from the hospital (Brovold, Skelton, & Bergland, 2013), intensity does not need to be high to reduce the risk of developing chronic cardiovascular or metabolic diseases (de Vries et al, 2012). Safety is more important.…”