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Promoting Autonomy Through ExerCisE (PACE) in Outpatient Geriatric Clinics
Sponsor: Université du Québec a Montréal
Summary
Physical inactivity is highly prevalent among older adults and is associated with declines in physical function, independence, quality of life, and social participation. The PACE tool provides 35 tailored physical activity programs for frail, community-dwelling older adults. Programs are prescribed by healthcare professionals using simple clinical criteria and can be delivered remotely. Previous research has demonstrated the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and effectiveness of adapted physical activity programs. The main objective of the project is to implement PACE in the geriatric outpatient clinics (CEG) of the Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM) to prevent deconditioning, promote autonomy, and reduce the burden on caregivers and healthcare resources.
Official title: Prescribing Specific and Tailored Physical Activity to Prevent Health Declines in Frail Community-dwelling Older Adults Followed in Outpatient Geriatric Clinics : The PACE- OGC Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
162
Start Date
2021-03-23
Completion Date
2025-09-11
Last Updated
2026-08-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
PACE
The patient's mobility profile is determined using a decisional tree, which guides the prescription of an adapted physical activity (PA) program. The PACE tool includes 35 PA programs divided into 7 color-coded categories according to the physical components that should be prioritized (cardiorespiratory/muscular fitness, balance, and/or trunk mobility/stability). 5 difficulty levels provided. Each program includes 2 to 4 exercises (approx.15 min/day) and a walking goal ranging from 10 minutes (2 × 5 min) to 30 minutes (2 × 15 min). The program is prescribed daily for 12 weeks.
Locations (1)
UQAM
Montreal, Quebec, Canada