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Efficacy of sensory-based static balance training on the balance ability, aging attitude, and perceived stress of older adults in the community: a randomized controlled trial

Authors: Yingyuan Ni, Shasha Li, Xiaoying Lv, Yuecong Wang, Lijun Xu, Yingxue Xi, Yanhua Sun, Jianyi Bao, Shufang Liao, Yue Li

Published in: BMC Geriatrics | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

This study explores the effect of sensory-based static balance training on the balance ability, aging attitude, and perceived stress of older adults in the community. It provides a practical basis for the in-depth implementation and revision of the community health management model.

Methods

A randomized controlled intervention study was conducted from 2022 to 2023. A total of 72 older adults were recruited and randomly divided into an intervention group (36 individuals) and a control group (36 individuals). Balance ability (measured by the Short Physical Performance Battery and One Leg Stand Test), aging attitudes, and perceived stress were assessed at baseline and at the 12-week and 24-week follow-ups. Repeated-measures ANOVA and generalized estimating equations were used to compare outcome measures.

Results

Sensory-based static balance training was beneficial for balance ability and aging attitude among participants in the intervention group. At the end of the intervention, participants in the intervention group showed significant improvements in SPPB scores and OLST scores compared with the control group (F_SPPB = 12.347, P = 0.001, Waldχ²_OLST = 45.530, P < 0.001), as well as significant differences in aging attitudes (F_AAQ = 18.549, P < 0.001). Multiple comparisons at different time points in the intervention group reveal a significant intervention effect (F_SPPB = 29.211, Waldχ²_OLST = 80.428, F_AAQ = 45.981, all P < 0.05). However, the difference in perceived stress before and after the intervention was not significant (F_CPSS = 2.876, P = 0.095).

Conclusions

Sensory-based static balance training significantly improved balance ability and aging attitudes among older adults in the community. The effect on perceived stress among older adults in the community was not significant.

Trial registration

Registered in the Chinese Clinic on 04/06/2022. The registration number is ChiCTR2200060541.

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Title: Efficacy of sensory-based static balance training on the balance ability, aging attitude, and perceived stress of older adults in the community: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Yingyuan Ni
Shasha Li
Xiaoying Lv
Yuecong Wang
Lijun Xu
Yingxue Xi
Yanhua Sun
Jianyi Bao
Shufang Liao
Yue Li
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Geriatrics / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2318
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04596-5

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