Investigation of Effectiveness of High-Intensity Functional Exercise on
Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the
effectiveness of HIFE on physiologic and psychological functions in
older adults aged ≥65 years. Methods: This systematic review was
designed according to the PEDro scale. PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus
databases were used for the systematic searching. Total 1340 studies
were identified. The full texts of these studies were examined in
respect of the study inclusion and exclusion criteria, and finally 9
studies met the criteria and were included for evaluation. Results:
Physical functions and psychosocial functions were evaluated via
questionnaires and tests. According to results of the included studies
HIFE was effective in respect of the evaluated parameters. Conclusion:
As a result of this systematic review HIFE is effective on physical
functions and hemodynamic responses but the effect on psychosocial
functions are controversially, at the same time there were no reports of
negative effects.