Exercise has been shown to be an effective means to delay the onset or reduce the severity of chronic illness in the older adult population. While there is an abundance of scientific research on this topic, public health professionals need to access this information in an effective and efficient manner in order to make the best decisions regarding community interventions. Our study seeks to summarize the research conducted in this area using the Evidence Based Medicine approach as designed by Sackett (1997). This session describes how we applied Sackett’s 5 step method and analyzed the literature in order to create recommendations for exercise as relates to various chronic illnesses. The rationale for the search strategy in a variety of databases will be described. Examples of clinical questions will be presented (e.g. What type of exercise should women (75+) with osteoarthritis be doing?) along with suggested methods for organizing and critically evaluating the results. Finally, we will present examples of evidence tables of results and the corresponding recommendations.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the steps required to develop an evidence-based rationale for intervention design. 2. Discuss the evidence in support of exercise as an effective health promotion intervention for older adults with chronic diseases.
Keywords: Exercise, Evidence Based Practice
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.