Development and Effects of a Physical Activity Promotion Programs for Elderly Patients Hospitalized in Long-term Care Hospital
10.7739/jkafn.2020.27.4.400
- Author:
Se In RYU
1
;
Aekyung KIM
Author Information
1. Graduate Student, College of Nursing, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2020;27(4):400-412
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to develop a physical activity promotion program and identify it's effects on physical fitness, fall efficacy, vitality, happiness, and adaptation for older adults hospitalized in long-term care hospital.
Methods:The research design was a quasi-experimental, nonequivalence control group design. Older adults in long-term care hospitals were assigned to the experimental (n=28) or control group (n=27). The experimental group received a 12-week program consisting of total of 60 sessions, 5 times a week for 20-40 minutes per day.
Results:The homogeneity test for the participant physical performance showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups. There were a statistical significant differences between the two groups in muscular strength (Right t=13.81, p=.001, Left t=48.91, p=.001), muscle endurance (t=99.50, p=.001), cardiopulmonary endurance (t=50.12, p=.001), coordination (t=-7.94, p=.001), balance existed (t=-4.84, p=.001), flexibility (t=20.23, p=.001), fall efficacy (t=6.06, p=001), vitality (t=7.01, p=.001) and happiness (t=3.95, p=.001). There was no significant statistical difference between the experimental group and the control group for adaptation (t=0.74, p=.460).
Conclusion:The results of this research supports the use of the physical activity promotion program developed in this research as a physical activity and happiness promoting program for older adults in long-term care hospital.
