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KMID : 1035420200080040241
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
2020 Volume.8 No. 4 p.241 ~ p.251
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A study on the correlation between locomotive syndrome and stress and lifestyle patterns in the elderly in Korea
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Kim Myung-Chul
Kim Hae-In
Baek In-Cheol
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Abstract
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Purpose : This study examined the effect of locomotive syndrome on stress index and lifestyle patterns among elderly Koreans aged 65 years and older, and analyzed its correlation with stress index and lifestyle patterns. The purpose of this study was to provide basic data for the management and prevention of locomotive syndrome in the elderly.
Methods : Using the “25-Question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25)”, the study evaluated locomotive syndrome in 123 elderly Koreans aged 65 years and older. Of them, 85 patients were assigned to the locomotive syndrome group and 38 patients were assigned to the normal group. The questionnaire measured and investigated the participants’ stress index and lifestyle patterns. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 22.0 ver.
Results : Results showed the locomotive syndrome group displayed a higher stress index than the normal group, with a statistically significant difference between the two groups. The group also scored lower in the lifestyle pattern survey than the normal group did, with a statistically significant difference in high-intensity work performance ratio and average daily performance time between them. The GLFS-25 score showed a significant positive correlation with the stress index and sitting and lying down time, and a significant negative correlation with medium-intensity working time, walking, and cycling time.
Conclusion : In conclusion, Locomotive syndrome in elderly Koreans is closely related to stress and lifestyle patterns, especially high-intensity work. We recommend active prevention and management of locomotive syndrome and further research into the effects of various lifestyle factors on the illness.
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KEYWORD
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locomotive syndrome, stress, lifestyle patterns, elderly, survey
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