Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2011 Jun;14(1):47-53.

Effects of Rhythmic Exercise Program on the Perceived Health Status, Depression, Life Satisfaction and Physical Strength in Elderly

• Kim SM
• Choi EY
• Kim HR

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.

Keyword

Elderly; Rhythmic Exercise; Perceived Health Status; Depression; Life Satisfaction; Physical Strength

MeSH Terms

Aged
Community Health Centers
Depression
Humans
Republic of Korea