Effectiveness of gait training on gait speed of elderly: A meta-analysis of RCTs
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Huei-Ling Chiu, PhD, Assistant professor, School of Gerontology Health Management, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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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.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Elderly; Gait; Meta-analysis |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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