Randomized Controlled Trial of Home-Based Exercise for Upper Limb Function in Older Adults
by Amanda Bates·Updated 2d ago
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Description
617 community-dwelling participants aged 65+ were randomly assigned to upper or lower limb exercise groups in a 12-month trial. The dataset includes primary outcomes measured by the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and secondary outcomes like shoulder strength, range of motion, quality of life, and physical activity. Amanda Bates authored this dataset, which was last updated in June 2026.
Use Cases
Analyze the effect of home-based exercise programs on self-reported upper limb function based on DASH questionnaire scores.
Compare adherence rates between exercise groups based on the reported average of 104 exercise sessions over 12 months.
Investigate correlations between exercise frequency and secondary outcomes like shoulder range of motion or quality of life.
Model predictors of intervention adherence or outcomes based on participant demographics like the mean age of 73 years and 64% female cohort.
Strengths
Data originates from a randomized controlled trial with 617 participants, providing a structured experimental design.
Includes multiple measurement time points (3, 6, and 12 months) for longitudinal analysis.
Captures both self-reported (DASH, physical activity) and device-measured outcomes.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for specific analytical tasks.
The description notes no statistically significant between-group difference was found for the primary outcome, which may limit the dataset's utility for demonstrating a positive intervention effect.
Provenance
Source
figshare, authored by Amanda Bates.
Collection Method
Data collected from a randomized controlled trial where participants were assigned to upper limb or lower limb home-based exercise groups.
Time Range
Covers a 12-month intervention period, with measurements at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months.
Freshness
Last updated 2026-06-03 18:00:10; freshness should be verified.