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Changes in physical performance and frailty-associated risk associated with participation in a community exercise programme: Findings from the ExWell cohort
Muireann O'Shea
Paul Doody
Noel McCaffrey
Aodhaghan O'Deasmhunaigh
F. Skelly
Lisa Kelly
S. Kennelly
Susan M. Smith
N. McCarthy
Medicine
Abstract
Highlights • Participation in the ExWell programme was associated with improvements across frailty groups.• Higher levels of frailty were associated with increased attrition rates.• Focus should be placed on engaging and retaining more frail participants.• Strategies to improve adherence and reduce attrition warrant further investigation.