This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a structured exercise program on physical function, psychological well-being, quality of life, and spiritual well-being in hospitalized older adults. A total of 100 inpatients aged 65 years or older were assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participated in a multicomponent exercise program during hospitalization, including resistance training, stretching, and walking, while the control group received routine care. Assessments were performed before and after the intervention using physical performance tests, questionnaires, and well-being scales. The goal is to determine whether such a program can improve mobility, daily living independence, mood, and overall well-being in older patients during hospitalization.
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Timed Up and Go (TUG)
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)
6-meter walk test (6MWT)
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)
Functional Reach Test (FRT)
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)
Handgrip strength (HGS)
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)
Barthel Index (BI)
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)
5-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-5)
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)