What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the efficacy of physical activity on quality-of-life outcomes in older adults.

Evaluating the Efficacy of Physical Activity for Influencing Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Older Adults

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Randomized trial shows physical activity improves quality-of-life in older adults, indicating a valuable intervention area.

To evaluate the efficacy of physical activity on quality-of-life outcomes in older adults.
Reviewed available studies on exercise and its impact on quality-of-life concepts.
Organized quality-of-life into seven categories: physical functioning, cognitive functioning, activities, bodily well-being, emotional well-being, self-concept, and global perceptions.
Noted methodological and measurement issues relevant to quality-of-life and exercise studies.
Few exercise studies assessed intervention efficacy regarding quality-of-life in older adults.
Available studies generally found beneficial effects of physical activity on quality-of-life components.
The potential for beneficial outcomes indicates a promising area for future research.

Stewart et al. (1991) studied this question.

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