Browsing HPS Research Publications by Subject "Quality of life"

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Effects of supervised whole body vibration exercise on fall risk factors, functional dependence and health-related quality of life in nursing home residents aged 80+

Alvarez-Barbosa, Francisco; del Pozo-Cruz, Jesus; del Pozo-Cruz, Borja; Alfonso-Rosa, Rosa M.; Rogers, Michael E.; Zhang, Yanxin (Elsevier Ireland Ltd., 2014-12)

Objective: To test the feasibility and effectiveness of whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy on fall risk, functional dependence and health-related quality of life in nursing home residents aged 80+ years. Design: ...
Factors associated with the risk of falls of nursing home residents aged 80 or older

Alvarez-Barbosa, Francisco; del Pozo-Cruz, Borja; del Pozo-Cruz, Jesus; Alfonso-Rosa, Rosa M.; Sanudo Corrales, Borja; Rogers, Michael E. (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016-01)

Background. Falls are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in older and represents one of the major and most costly public health problems worldwide. Purpose. Evaluate the influences of lower limb muscle ...