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Table 1 Description of the intervention

From: A multicomponent exercise intervention to improve physical functioning, cognition and psychosocial well-being in elderly nursing home residents: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial in the PROCARE (prevention and occupational health in long-term care) project

Program

Week

1–4

Week

5–8

Week

9–12

Week

13–16

Mobilisation and warm-up

e.g., range of motion exercises for the wrists, hip, shoulders, knees, and ankles

Cf. week 1–4

Cf. week 1–4

Cf. week 1–4

Coordination, balance, and cognitive exercises

e.g., standing balance, bodyweight shifting, motivational cognitive-motor games with group interaction including balls and scarfs

e.g., standing balance, bodyweight shifting, motivational cognitive-motor games with group interaction including balls and scarfs

e.g., standing balance with feet together, side-by-side, bodyweight shifting, motivational cognitive-motor games with group interaction including balls and scarfs

e.g., standing balance with feet together, side-by-side, semi-tandem, tandem, standing on one leg, bodyweight shifting, motivational cognitive-motor games with group interaction including balls and scarfs

Dual-task walking exercises (endurance)

150-180 m e.g., brisk walking, starting, stopping, avoiding obstacles, turns

180-240 m e.g., brisk walking, starting, stopping, avoiding obstacles, turns

240-300 m e.g., brisk walking, starting, stopping, avoiding obstacles, turns, dual-task conditions e.g., carrying a cup, repeating rows of numbers, paying attention to signs

300-330 m e.g., brisk walking, starting, stopping, avoiding obstacles, turns, dual-task conditions e.g., carrying a cup, repeating rows of numbers, paying attention to signs

Calm down

e.g., stretching and relaxing exercises

Cf. week 1–4

Cf. week 1–4

Cf. week 1–4