The relationship between self-reported and physical function in individuals with hip osteoarthritis

Additional analysis of the between group effect among men showed a mean difference from baseline to 7 months of 0.58 points amongmen in exercise group and−1.43 points among men in the control group (p= 0.003). Conclusion(s): A high-intensity exercise program generally seems to have no superior effect on well-being compared to a seated control activity amongpeoplewith dementia living in care facilities. However among men, the exercise program may be beneficial with respect to well-being, compared to the control activity. Implications: Exercise as a single intervention may not influence well-being among older people with dementia, and an individualized and multifactorial intervention may be needed. In addition, there may be gender differences in the effects of exercise that are important to investigate in future research.