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EfS – Original RCT of the STARTER exercises used in the EfS training on function and quality of life

Published in 2007, the results of a randomised controlled trial comparing with relaxation on physical function and quality of life in people who had been discharged from rehabilitation. The paper describes the background need for an effective group programme for those leaving the rehabilitation setting. The programme, delivered over 12 weeks, 3 times a week,…

June 21, 2010EfS CourseBy Dawn Skelton

SLM – Senior peer activity mentor training to encourage participation

This abstract, presented at the 2008 7th World Congress on Aging and Physical Activity, discusses the development, content and evaluation of the Someone Like Me programme.

To view the abstract, published in Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, click here.

June 15, 2010SLM CourseBy Dawn Skelton

FaME – Rationale for an exercise programme to prevent falls (1999)

Published in 1999, this article describes the rationale for the content (frequency, intensity, type and time; components of fitness) of the FaME programme of exercises that are delivered on the PSI Course. This paper gives information on the general delivery but does not give the specific exercises. To read the summary of the paper, published…

June 15, 2010PSI CourseBy Dawn Skelton

FaME – Effect of PSI exercise on reduction in falls (2005)

Published in 2005, the results of a randomised controlled trial comparing FaME (Falls Management Exercise), delivered by PSI’s, with no exercise (control group) on falls in a group of women with a history of 3 or more falls. The paper describes the background need for an effective group programme for those with a history of…

June 15, 2010PSI CourseBy Dawn Skelton

Later Life Training collaborating on NIHR research project – ProAct65+

Dawn Skelton, Susie Dinan-Young and Bob Laventure are co-investigators on a large National Institute of Health Research Health Technology Assessment research grant. This multi-centre RCT trial in primary care (London, Nottingham and Derby) compares a community group exercise programme (FaME) with home based exercise (OEP) and with usual care for people aged 65 and over.…

June 1, 2010News, Research and Research OrganisationsBy Dawn Skelton

Author Archives: Dawn Skelton

EfS – Original RCT of the STARTER exercises used in the EfS training on function and quality of life

SLM – Senior peer activity mentor training to encourage participation

FaME – Rationale for an exercise programme to prevent falls (1999)

FaME – Effect of PSI exercise on reduction in falls (2005)

Later Life Training collaborating on NIHR research project – ProAct65+

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