- Izmir Democracy University Health Sciences Journal
- Vol: 4 Issue: 1
- INVESTIGATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF HIGH-INTENSITY FUNCTIONAL EXERCISE ON OLDER ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC R...
INVESTIGATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF HIGH-INTENSITY FUNCTIONAL EXERCISE ON OLDER ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors : Hakan GÜLMEZ, Betül TAŞPINAR, Ferruh TASPİNAR
Pages : 62-76
Doi:10.52538/iduhes.893664
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Publication Date : 2021-05-30
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the effectiveness of HIFE on physiologic and psychological functions in older adults aged ≥65 years. Methods: This systematic review was designed according to the PEDro scale. PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus databases were used for the systematic searching. Total 1340 studies were identified. The full texts of these studies were examined in respect of the study inclusion and exclusion criteria, and finally 9 studies met the criteria and were included for evaluation. Results: Physical functions and psychosocial functions were evaluated via questionnaires and tests. According to results of the included studies HIFE was effective in respect of the evaluated parameters. Conclusions: As a result of this systematic review HIFE is effective on physical functions and hemodynamic responses but the effect on psychosocial functions are controversially, at the same time there were no reports of negative effects.Keywords : Aged, High-Intensity Interval Training, Exercise Therapy, Rehabilitation, Systematic Review