J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs.  2009 Dec;20(4):391-402.

The Effects of a Physical Activity Promotion Programs with Telecoaching Negotiation on Physical Fitness and Quality of Life in the Frail Elderly

• Kim YJ
• Lee JH

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was to show the effects of a Physical activity promotion program with tele-coaching on physical fitness (grip strength, static and dynamic equilibrium) and quality of life in the frail elderly.
METHODS
Data were collected from May 30 to October 19, 2008. The subjects were divided into 2 groups, an experimental group (n=27) and a control group (n=26). The experimental group participated in the Physical activity promotion program, and the control group did not participate in any Physical activity promotion program.
RESULTS
The results of this study supported the hypothesis that "the experimental group will have higher physical fitness (right grip strength, left grip strength and static equilibrium except dynamic equilibrium) and quality of life than the control group."
CONCLUSION
Physical activity promotion programs with tele-coaching are strongly recommended as health promotion for the frail elderly.

Keyword

Frail elderly; Physical activity promotion programs; Tele-coaching negotiation; Physical fitness; Quality of life

MeSH Terms

Aged
Frail Elderly*
Hand Strength
Health Promotion
Humans
Motor Activity*
Negotiating*
Physical Fitness*
Quality of Life*