Effectiveness of Graded Training in the Vivifrail Exercise Program Among Long-Term Care Residents

Effectiveness of Graded Training in the Multicomponent Vivifrail Exercise Program Among Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Vivifrail multicomponent physical exercise program among elderly residents with different levels of frailty in long-term care centers. A 12-week intervention will be conducted in randomly assigned experimental and control groups. Outcomes include physical performance, fall risk, grip strength, calf circumference, and ICOPE function.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥70, resident in LTC center, ambulatory, physician-cleared for training

Exclusion Criteria:

• Conditions listed in Vivifrail exclusion criteria (e.g., acute MI, unstable angina, recent fractures, uncontrolled hypertension, etc.)