Unsupervised Elastic Band Exercises Performed by Frail Elderly Hospitalized Patients Monitored by the Bandcizer

Feasibility Study of Unsupervised Elastic Band Exercises Performed by Frail Elderly Hospitalized Patients Monitored by the Bandcizer as a Supplement to Usual Supervised Physiotherapy Sessions

This feasibility study investigates if frail elderly and hospitalized patients are able to perform unsupervised elastic band exercises as a supplement to their usual supervised physiotherapy sessions and how much training they perform during their hospitalization. It is also investigated how the frail elderly and the health personnel experiences the unsupervised elastic band exercises.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Frail elderly and hospitalized patients with a minimal score of 5/15 measured by the Tilburg Frailty Indicator
• Able to read and understand Danish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Frail elderly and hospitalized patients with a score of <5 measured by the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
• Frail elderly and hospitalized patients where resistance training and physical activity is contraindicated (evaluated by a geriatrician and/or physiotherapist)