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.
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
Recommended Citation
Chiu, Huei-Ling, "Effectiveness of gait training on gait speed of elderly: A meta-analysis of RCTs" (2019). INRC (Congress). 184.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/184
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.