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Ignazio Leale1,2, Flavia Figlioli1,2, Valerio Giustino3
1Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Via Giovanni Pascoli, 6, 90144, Palermo, Italy.
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
|February 2, 2024
Summary
Telecoaching (TC) offers a safe and effective way for elderly individuals to maintain physical activity. While beneficial for metabolic diseases, its effectiveness for respiratory conditions requires further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Digital Health
- Exercise Science
Background:
- COVID-19 pandemic restrictions reduced physical activity (PA) in the elderly.
- Telecoaching (TC) utilizes digital technology for remote training services.
- This review examines TC programs for elderly PA maintenance.
Approach:
- Systematic literature review of randomized controlled trials.
- Searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Sciences databases.
- Included English articles from the last decade.
Key Points:
- 3 studies with 194 elderly participants were synthesized.
- TC programs ranged from 8-12 weeks, applied to elderly with metabolic and respiratory diseases.
- TC was effective for metabolic diseases; benefits for respiratory diseases are unclear.
Conclusions:
- TC appears safe and effective for elderly training, with few injuries.
- Limited application in the elderly population necessitates further research.
- Future studies should explore TC effectiveness across a broader range of diseases.
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