Effects of Rhythmic Exercise Program on the Perceived Health Status, Depression, Life Satisfaction and Physical Strength in Elderly.
- Author:
Sung Min KIM
1
;
Eun Young CHOI
;
Hae Ran KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Seonam University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Elderly;
Rhythmic Exercise;
Perceived Health Status;
Depression;
Life Satisfaction;
Physical Strength
- MeSH:
Aged;
Community Health Centers;
Depression;
Humans;
Republic of Korea
- From:Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
2011;14(1):47-53
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of rhythmic exercise program on perceived health status, depression, life satisfaction and physical strength in elderly. METHOD: A convenience sample of 20 elderly, participated in the study from a community health center located in an urban city, South Korea. SPSS/WIN 17.0 was used for descriptive analysis, paired t-test and Pearson correlation. RESULTS: After 8 weeks exercise program, perceived health status (t=0.48, p<.001), depression (t=-0.93, p=.001), life satisfaction (t=1.01, p=.002 and physical strength (t=1.70, 0.70, 0.72, all p<.001) in elderly were significantly improved. Three were significant correlations between depression and perceived health status (r=-.63, p=.004) and life satisfaction (r=-.70, p=.001). CONCLUSION: Further are warranted to validate the effects of a rhythmic exercise program for the elderly in a larger sample.
