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Nurse-Led Exercise Program for Older Adults With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Sponsor: Mansoura University
Summary
This study evaluated whether a nurse-led tailored exercise program improves spinal mobility, functional ability, pain, and health literacy in adults aged 60 years or older with ankylosing spondylitis. Participants received five individual sessions over 2 weeks covering disease education, neck, shoulder, back, trunk, pelvic, lower-limb, and breathing exercises, and posture during daily activities, followed by home practice with telephone follow-up. Outcomes were assessed before the program and approximately 3 months after it.
Official title: Effects of a Nurse-Led Tailored Exercise Program on Spinal Mobility, Functional Ability, Pain, and Health Literacy Among Older Adults With Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-11-01
Completion Date
2026-05-01
Last Updated
2026-10-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nurse-Led Tailored Exercise Program
Five individual sessions over 2 weeks: (1) disease education and goal setting; (2) neck, arm, and shoulder exercises; (3) back, trunk, pelvic, lower-limb, and breathing exercises; (4) posture and body mechanics during daily activities; (5) consolidation and self-management. Home practice 5 days/week for 20-30 minutes using an illustrated booklet and exercise log, with twice-weekly telephone follow-up during the program.
Locations (1)
Sohag University Hospital, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinics
Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Egypt