Abstract

Gait training has a moderate effect on gait speed. Subgroup analysis and meta-regression indicated that the effect size of the age score was the most crucial indicator. Gait training can help the older people obtain the greatest possible benefit in health promotion and disease prevention.

Authors

Huei-Ling Chiu

Author Details

Huei-Ling Chiu, PhD, Assistant professor, School of Gerontology Health Management, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Elderly, Gait, Meta-analysis

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Effectiveness of gait training on gait speed of elderly: A meta-analysis of RCTs

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Gait training has a moderate effect on gait speed. Subgroup analysis and meta-regression indicated that the effect size of the age score was the most crucial indicator. Gait training can help the older people obtain the greatest possible benefit in health promotion and disease prevention.