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The study aims to investigate how a structured physical activity program affects the quality of life in older adults.

March 12, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

Effects of a Structured Physical Activity Program on Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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A quasi-experimental study examines how structured exercise impacts quality of life in older adults, indicating mixed outcomes.

The study aims to investigate how a structured physical activity program affects the quality of life in older adults.
Conducted a quasi-experimental design with 86 older participants
Implemented an 18-week structured physical exercise program
Assessed quality of life using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF)
Divided participants into three groups: individual exercise, collaborative exercise, and control
No significant changes in quality of life across exercise groups compared to control
Quality of life was evaluated before and after the intervention
A small overall decrease was noted in the Environmental domain across all groups over time

Kouli et al. (2026) studied this question.

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