The effect of group exercise frequency on health related quality of life in institutionalized elderly

The Pan African Medical Journal

Johan van Heerden¹  Nivash Rugbeer¹  Serela Ramklass²  Andrew Mckune³ 

[1] Biokinetics, Exercise and Leisure Sciences (Sport Science), School of Health Sciences, UKZN, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa;School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Science, Medical Campus, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Main Building, Durban, South Africa;University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE), Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia;

关键词: health related quality of life;    mental health;    exercise programme;    aging;    institutionalization;    social health;    exercise frequency;   

DOI  :  10.11604/pamj.2017.26.35.10518

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: the study aimed to determine the effect of group exercise frequency on health related quality of life in institutionalized elderly. METHODS: one hundred participants were recruited for voluntary participation from five aged care facilities, with inclusion being based on the outcome of a medical assessment by a sports physician. RESULTS: a significant difference was noted in social function post training twice (MD = -13.85, 95% CI [-24.66, -3.38], p = 0.017, d = 0.674) and thrice (MD = -13.30, 95% CI [-21.81, -5.59], p = 0.003, d = 0.712) a week. Training thricea week provided an additional benefit in vitality (MD = -7.55, 95% CI [-13.16, -1.91], p = 0.018,d =0. 379). Improvements in mental component summary scale post training twice (MD = -4.08, 95% CI [-7.67, -0.42], p = 0.033, d = 0.425) and thrice (MD =-6.67,95% CI [-10.92, -2.33], p = 0.005, d = 0.567) a week was further noted. CONCLUSION: mental health and social health benefits can be obtained irrespective of exercise frequency 2X/week or 3X/week.The exercise intervention at a frequency of thrice a week was more effective in improving mental component summary due to a larger effect size obtained compared to the exercise frequency of twice a week. Additional benefits in vitality wasachieved by exercising 3X/week. This may assist the elderly in preserving their independence.

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