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Table 2 Pre and post-test values and unadjusted mean differences (linear mixed-effects regression)

From: Impact of the Exercise Right for Active Ageing program on physical function in older adults: a quasi-experimental pre-post study

 

Pre-test

Post-test

β (95% CI) for unadjusted mean difference

P

Sit to stand (n)1

    

 Mean (SD)

11.6 (3.9)

13.7 (4.4)

2.2 (2.1, 2.3)

< 0.001

 Range

0.0–34.0

0.0–37.0

  

3 m timed up and go (s)2

    

 Mean (SD)

8.3 (3.4)

7.4 (3.0)

-0.9 (-1.0, -0.8)

< 0.001

 Range

3.0–47.0

3.0–58.0

  

Grip strength (L) (kg)3

    

 Mean (SD)

21.9 (8.2)

23.4 (8.1)

1.5 (1.3, 1.6)

< 0.001

 Range

0.0–74.2

0.0–76.0

  

Grip strength (R) (kg)4

    

 Mean (SD)

23.5 (8.4)

24.8 (8.4)

1.3 (1.2, 1.5)

< 0.001

 Range

0.0–83.6

0.0–73.0

  

Sit and reach (L) (cm)5

    

 Mean (SD)

-1.3 (12.6)

0.4 (11.9)

1.7 (1.4, 2.0)

< 0.001

 Range

-47.5–49.0

-48.0–50.0

  

Sit and reach (R) (cm)6

    

 Mean (SD)

-1.1 (12.7)

0.5 (12.0)

1.7 (1.4, 2.0)

< 0.001

 Range

-43.0–50.0

-48.5–50.0

  

Waist circumference (cm)7

    

 Mean (SD)

98.3 (14.4)

97.0 (14.2)

-1.2 (-1.4, -1.1)

< 0.001

 Range

54.0–173.0

60.0–160.0

  
  1. 1 n = 3497; 2n=3374 3n=3381; 4n=3400; 5 n = 3394; 6n=3372; 7n=3468