The effect of balance training on the self-efficacy of a healthy elderly population : a systematized literature review
Rabin, Markus (2021)
2021
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Balance training is a common intervention in geriatric physiotherapy, which primarily aims to maintain or improve the functional ability of elderly clients. Balance training is speculated to be able to improve confidence relating to activities of daily living. Activity specific confidence can be referred to as self-efficacy, which has a meaningful effect on behavioral change and the adoption of health-related lifestyle habits.
The objective of this thesis was to conduct a systematized literature review and explore the effect of isolated balance training on the self-efficacy of a healthy elderly population. The thesis process began with familiarizing with the research topic. Once the author had a moderate understanding of the topic, the theory portion was written. The theory was written primarily between May and December 2020. However, adjustments were made until September 2021.
The thesis was implemented as a systematized literature review. The process of the literature review was conducted between May and June 2021. Interpretation and expression of the literature review’s results were continued until September 2021. The databases of PubMed and PEDro were used for the search. Five randomized control trials were selected. The selected studies were of at least moderate quality using the PEDro scale criteria.
According to the literature review, balance training had a significant effect on self-efficacy compared to passive control groups. Compared to alternative interventions, balance training’s effect on self-efficacy was mixed. The studies used in the systematized literature review differed greatly on their implementation. Conclusions cannot be made based on the results of this thesis. Further research is needed using different balance training modalities and comparing them to other interventions.
The objective of this thesis was to conduct a systematized literature review and explore the effect of isolated balance training on the self-efficacy of a healthy elderly population. The thesis process began with familiarizing with the research topic. Once the author had a moderate understanding of the topic, the theory portion was written. The theory was written primarily between May and December 2020. However, adjustments were made until September 2021.
The thesis was implemented as a systematized literature review. The process of the literature review was conducted between May and June 2021. Interpretation and expression of the literature review’s results were continued until September 2021. The databases of PubMed and PEDro were used for the search. Five randomized control trials were selected. The selected studies were of at least moderate quality using the PEDro scale criteria.
According to the literature review, balance training had a significant effect on self-efficacy compared to passive control groups. Compared to alternative interventions, balance training’s effect on self-efficacy was mixed. The studies used in the systematized literature review differed greatly on their implementation. Conclusions cannot be made based on the results of this thesis. Further research is needed using different balance training modalities and comparing them to other interventions.