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The effect of physical activity on depressive symptoms and quality of life among elderly nursing home residents: Randomized controlled trial
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics · Mayıs 2017
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The effect of physical activity on depressive symptoms and quality of life among elderly nursing home residents: Randomized controlled trial
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS · 2017 SCI
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DergiArchives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Yayın TarihiMayıs 2017
Cilt / Sayfa70 · 92-98
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85009843895
Özet
Objectives Physical activity may have positive effects on decreasing anxiety, stress and depression, maintaining mental health and ensuring psychological vitality.This study aimed to determine how a “Physical Activity Program” for elderly people in nursing homes affected their depressive symptoms and quality of life. Methods We included 80 individuals aged >65 years (40 in the intervention group, 40 controls) in this experimental, randomized, controlled pretest-posttest study. Besides socio-demographic data, depressive symptoms and quality of life were assessed by standardized procedures (Beck Depression Scale [BDI], SF 36 Quality of Life Questionnaire) before and after a ten-weeks lasting “Physical Activity Program”, consisting of 10 min warm-up activities, 20 mintes rhythmic exercices, 10 min cool-down exercises and a 30 mintes free walking period on four days of the week. Results In contast to controls, individuals of the intervention group presented with a significant decrease in the BDI after the “Physical Activity Program”. Likewise, eight-subscales and two sub-dimensions of the SF 36 Quality of Life Questionnaire significantly improved only in the experimental group (p < 0.05). Conclusions Our results suggest that a structured physical activity program positively impacts depressive symptoms and quality of life in elderly individuals.
Yazarlar (3)
1
Neslihan Lok
ORCID: 0000-0003-1568-9659
2
Sefa Lok
3
Muammer Canbaz
Anahtar Kelimeler
Depression
Elderly
Physical activity
Quality of life
Kurumlar
Selçuklu Anatolian School
Turkey
Selçuk Üniversitesi
Selçuklu Turkey
Metrikler
93
Atıf
3
Yazar
4
Anahtar Kelime