Publications by authors named "Risa Ono"
Article Synopsis
- Radio-Taiso is an exercise program in Japan that might help improve quality of life for older adults with frailty, and a study was conducted to test its effectiveness in this population.
- A 12-week trial with 226 older adults divided them into groups receiving either Radio-Taiso along with nutritional support or just nutritional support.
- The results showed that while those doing Radio-Taiso had better agility, endurance, and confidence in exercising, these improvements did not lead to a noticeable change in their overall health-related quality of life.
Geriatr Gerontol Int
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- * A total of 58 frail participants were randomly assigned to either a Radio-Taiso intervention or a control group, with high adherence (83%) and retention (100%) rates over 12 weeks, indicating feasibility.
- * Although the physical performance scores showed no significant improvements, the intervention group reported better mental health-related quality of life, suggesting that future larger trials should focus on these mental health outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effects of a home-based Radio-Taiso exercise program on health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) for older adults with frailty in Japan.
- It aims to determine if those who participate in the exercise program experience better HR-QoL outcomes than those who only receive nutrition guidance.
- The trial will include 226 participants and assess various factors impacting HR-QoL, with follow-ups planned to measure changes over time.
