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KMID : 0939320110140010047
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Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
2011 Volume.14 No. 1 p.47 ~ p.53
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Effects of Rhythmic Exercise Program on the Perceived Health Status, Depression, Life Satisfaction and Physical Strength in Elderly
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Kim Seong-Min
Choi Eun-Young
Kim Hae-ran
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Elderly, Rhythmic Exercise, Perceived Health Status, Depression, Life Satisfaction, Physical Strength
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