2020-2023

VEXMED

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VEXMED

The objectives of this study are:
1. Determine the barriers, facilitators, safety, acceptance and efficacy of the telehealth programs implemented by ECU during the COVID-19 self-isolation.
2. Evaluate impact of the pandemic on physical fitness, cognitive function and mental health of older adults who participated in a face to face ECU community exercise program called “Stay Sharp”.

TRIAL TITLE Physical health during isolation, including chronic disease progression in older West Australians
CANCER TYPE Healthy Aging
TRIAL STATUS Completed
PATIENT POPULATION People who actively attended an exercise session at the Vario Health Clinic at ECU on one or more occasions between March and December 2020 who are aged 65 years or older.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This study was funded by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation through the Covid-19 Research Fund