scholarly journals Benefits of physical activity on elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 25-33
Author(s):  
Esther Lizbeth Islas-Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Muscle Tone ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Organization

Introduction: The increase in the Elderly population as the main characteristic of the demographic transition brings with it multiple challenges for public health. As part of the public politics of the World Health Organization (WHO) on healthy aging, Physical Activity (PA) is relevant, being the subject of multiple studies about its benefits on the quality of life of older people. The adoption of a healthy lifestyle at an early age and even in old age, which includes PA, favors the quality of life of the subjects and a healthy aging. Method: This article is a systematic review of the Pubmed, Google Schoolar, Elsevier, Scielo and Redalyc index. Using the keywords, 132 related articles were found, however, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 120 articles were discarded, leaving 12 studies for review. Results: 72% of the studies showed benefits at a physical level: PA in old age improves strength, balance, flexibility and muscle tone. It is also related to a significant reduction in arterial stiffness. 11% of the investigations refer to improvements in the psychoemotional sphere: PA generates positive feelings such as happiness or good self-perception. And 17% of the articles focused on quality of life: PA favors the perception of better quality of life. Conclusion: Physical activity improves health in the physical, mental and social spheres of older adults, improving their quality of life and promoting healthy aging.

scholarly journals Hubungan Status Gizi (IMT) dan Aktivitas Fisik dengan Kualitas Hidup Lansia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 173-178
Author(s):  
Danyaa Allya Salsabilla ◽  
Iin Fatmawati ◽  
Ikha Deviyanti Puspita ◽  
Utami Wahyuningsih
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization

Abstrak Latar belakang: Usia Harapan Hidup (UHH) penduduk dunia, tidak terkecuali di Indonesia, meningkat signifikan selama 10 tahun terakhir. Hal ini mengakibatkan peningkatan pesat jumlah lansia, jika hal ini tidak diimbangi dengan kualitas hidup yang baik tentunya akan berdampak pada gangguan kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara status gizi (IMT) dan aktivitas fisik dengan kualitas hidup lansia di RW 02 Desa Jatibening, Bekasi. Metode: Penelitian ini adalah observasional analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Responden dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling dengan jumlah sampel 63 lansia (>60 tahun). Pengambilan data dilakukan pada bulan Desember 2020 – Januari 2021. Data status gizi diperoleh melalui pengukuran langsung menggunakan timbangan digital dan pengukur tinggi badan mikrotoise. Data aktivitas fisik dan kualitas hidup diperoleh melalui pengisian kuesioner dengan wawancara menggunakan Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) dan World Health Organization Quality of Life Old (WHOQOL-OLD). Pengolahan data menggunakan uji korelasi rank spearman. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara status gizi dengan kualitas hidup (r = 0,471; p = 0,000) dan ada hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan kualitas hidup (r = 0,673; p = 0,000) di RW 02 Desa Jatibening , Bekasi. Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan antara status gizi dan aktivitas fisik dengan kualitas hidup pada lanjut usia Kata kunci: Status gizi, aktivitas fisik, kualitas hidup, lanjut usia   Abstract Background: Life expectancy of the world's population, including Indonesia, has increased significantly for the last 10 years. This has resulted in a rapid increase in the number of elderly people, if this is not balanced with a good quality of life it can cause health problems. This research was aims to analyze the relationship between nutritional status (BMI) and physical activity with the quality of life of the elderly in RW 02 Jatibening Village, Bekasi.. Methods: This research method is analytic observational with a cross-sectional design. The respondent was selected by using simple random sampling technique with a total sample of 63 elderly (> 60 years). Data collection was carried out in December 2020 - January 2021. Nutritional status data obtained through direct measurement using a digital scale and a microtoise height meter. Physical activity and quality of life data were obtained through filling out a questionnaire with interviews using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Old (WHOQOL-OLD). Data processing using the Spearman rank correlation test. Result: The results showed that there was a relationship between nutritional status and quality of life (r = 0.471; p = 0.000) and there was a relationship between physical activity and quality of life (r = 0.673; p = 0.000) in RW 02 Jatibening Village, Bekasi. Conclusion: There is a relationship between nutritional status and physical activity with quality of life of the elderly Key Words: Nutritional status, physical activity, quality of life, elderly

scholarly journals Implicações do uso do Aparelho de Amplificação Sonora Individual na qualidade de vida de idosos

CoDAS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Zorzetto Carniel ◽  
Juliana Cristina Ferreira de Sousa ◽  
Carla Dias da Silva ◽  
Carla Aparecida de Urzedo Fortunato-Queiroz ◽  
Miguel Ângelo Hyppolito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Hearing Handicap ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Post Hoc

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar, por meio de questionários padronizados, a qualidade de vida de idosos com deficiência auditiva diagnosticada que utilizam ou não a prótese auditiva (AASI) e de idosos sem queixa auditiva. Método Trata-se de um estudo transversal, com amostra não probabilística, distribuída em três grupos divididos da seguinte forma: 30 idosos com perda auditiva diagnosticada e com indicação para uso do aparelho de amplificação sonora individual (AASI), mas que ainda não faziam uso da prótese; 30 idosos com deficiência auditiva que usavam o AASI; e 30 idosos sem queixa auditiva. Os participantes completaram um questionário que investigava dados sociodemográficos e familiares, o Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening Version (HHIE-S) e o World Health Organization Quality of Life - versão breve (WHOQOL-Breve). Além das análises descritivas dos dados, foram realizados testes para comparação dos três grupos, aplicando-se a análise de variância (ANOVA) e o teste post hoc de Bonferroni. Resultados Os três grupos se diferenciaram significativamente em todos os domínios de qualidade de vida. O grupo de idosos com perda auditiva diagnosticada e com indicação para uso do AASI apresentou menores escores que o grupo de idosos com deficiência auditiva que usavam o AASI e que o grupo de referência. O grupo com AASI apresentou os melhores resultados de qualidade de vida. Conclusão A perda auditiva afeta a qualidade de vida do idoso. O uso efetivo da prótese auditiva é benéfico a esta população, melhorando suas condições de vida e saúde.

Good Hearing for Ensuring Healthy Aging

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
S. Boucher ◽  
G. Duval ◽  
C. Annweiler
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Care For Older People

«Healthy aging», defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as « the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being » (1), needs the involvement of various physicians. The WHO-ICOPE (Integrated Care for Older People) approach was developed to early identify, diagnose and treat older adults’ frailties defined as impairments of at least one of the six intrinsic capacities (i.e., hearing, vision, mood, cognition, mobility and nutrition), which could precipitate functional loss and alter the quality of life (2). Among these intrinsic abilities, hearing is the sense of communication and socialization, and may influence the quality and accuracy of the medical examination and interview. Hearing impairment usually develop insidiously and is unrecognized or insufficiently self-reported by older patients. However, by 2050, the number of people with hearing loss will increase to over 900 million worldwide, mainly due to aging population.

scholarly journals Relationships between physical activity, quality of life, and age in women attending social groups for the elderly

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 30301
Author(s):  
Fabricio De Souza ◽  
Márcia Souza ◽  
Fabiana Schuelter-Trevisol ◽  
Daisson Trevisol
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
World Health ◽  
Adjusted Analysis

AIMS: To analyze factors associated with physical activity levels among older women attending social groups for the elderly.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with elderly women enrolled in the Municipal Social Development Foundation in the city of Tubarão, in south Brazil. Sociodemographic and health status variables were evaluated through questionnaires administered during interviews, and by anthropometric evaluation. The level of physical activity was assessed using the Modified Baecke Questionnaire for the Elderly. Quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment for older adults.RESULTS: Out of 306 elderly women included in the study, 214 (69.9%) were defined as physically inactive and 92 (30.1%) were active. The proportion of physically active participants between 60-69 years of age was 52.2%, between 70-79 years was 40.2% and equal or more than 80 years was 7.6% (p = 0.011). No other sociodemographic or anthropometric characteristics were associated with physical activity. In the non-adjusted analysis there was association between physical activity and better quality of life, as well as with fewer diseases. There was a weak negative correlation between physical activity and number of diseases (correlation coefficient = 0.215) and a weak positive correlation between physical activity and quality of life scores (correlation coefficient = 0.284). In the adjusted analysis, physical activity remained as a protection factor for loss of quality of life: prevalence ratio = 0.88 (95% confidence interval = 0.81-0.96), p = 0.003.CONCLUSIONS: The study concluded that physical activity in elderly women was associated with better quality of life, even when adjusted for age.

scholarly journals Physical activities practicing among scholar professors: focus on their quality of life

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaqueline Dias ◽  
Matheus Dusmann Junior ◽  
Maria Antônia Ramos Costa ◽  
Verônica Francisqueti ◽  
Ieda Harumi Higarashi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Objective: To investigate the practice of physical activity among scholar professors focusing on their quality of life. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 121 professors at one of the campuses of a state university in the State of Paraná, using a questionnaire created by Baecke and adapted for the study. Results: The analyzed group presented a level of inadequate physical activity of 54.4%, with mean body mass of 26.20, considered overweight. Conclusion: The study indicated that professors do not practice physical activity at the level recommended by the World Health Organization; therefore, they are, for the most part, sedentary and have complaints of anxiety. It is advisable to carry out actions aimed at the health of the professors, directed to the modification in the lifestyle, with regular practice of physical activities and balanced diet, for the improvement of the quality of life.

A influência da atividade física na percepção da qualidade de vida em idosos

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Maria Daniela Clementino ◽  
Angélica Castilho Alonso ◽  
Rita Maria Monteiro Goulart
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Physical Activity Scale ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Objetivo: Investigar a influência da prática de atividade física (AF) na qualidade de vida (QV) de idosos. Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa, nas seguintes bases de dados: Embase, Cochrane, Pubmed/Medline, Lilacs, e Scielo com os descritores e termos: idoso, atividade motora, atividade física e qualidade de vida em português e inglês, com os operadores booleanos “or” e “and”. Após a verificação dos critérios de inclusão foram selecionados 13 estudos publicados entre 2012 e 2016. Resultados: Em 61,5% dos estudos o instrumento utilizado para avaliar a AF foi o International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), 15,4% utilizaram simultaneamente Senior Fitness Test (STF) e Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE), e para avaliar a QV, 46,2% utilizaram World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument Old (WHOQOL). Independente do instrumento utilizado, os resultados apresentados nos estudos avaliados mostraram que a AF influencia de maneira positiva a QV de idosos. Conclusão: A AF melhora a percepção da QV dos idosos, porém a resposta é mais efetiva quando são realizados exercícios regulares e programados.Palavras-chave: atividade física, qualidade de vida, idosos, revisão.

Analysis of quality of life in elderly practitioners of physical activity and relationship with risk of falls.

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deise Aparecida de Almeida Pires-Oliveira ◽  
André Wilson Oliveira Gil ◽  
Laís Campos De Oliveira ◽  
Felipe Micheletti Bento ◽  
Camila Silva Tomioto Mendes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Old Age ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Assistive Device ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Risk Of Falls

Introduction: Old age brings several factors that alter the physiological system, which results in loss of functionality in the elderly. Falls are a leading cause of death in this population or activity restrictions, social isolation, decline in health and increased risk of institutionalization. The quality of life in old age is a major challenge, it is necessary for improvement in all aspects of daily. Analyze physical exercise on quality of life of older physically active drives to see how exercise influences the improvement of the basic aspects to a healthier life, referring to physical and mental aspects of the elderly, prevention of the consequences arising from the process natural aging, such as falls. Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze quality of life in elderly practitioners of physical activity and relationship with risk of falls. Method: The sample was 84 seniors, recruited from the community of Londrina PR, physical activity practitioners, aged over 60 years who roam with or without assistive device, of both sexes . The evaluation was through structured questionnaires that focused on socioeconomic - demographic questionnaire falls which was used the Timed Up and Go (TUGT), analysis of quality of life (SF-36) and analysis of the risk of falls. Results: In relationship the anthropometrics characteristics of elderly subjects analyzed, the same presentation mean age 68 years, weight 63.5 kg, height 1.52, and body mass index 27.10. Was regarding correlation between TUGT and falls in the last year (P=0,048) e correlation between TUGT and Physicals Components of SF-36 (P=0,001), and was regarding that elderly with better scores in TUGT were better scores of Physical Components of SF-36 (P=0,003). Conclusion: The quality of life is directly linked to the physical condition of the elderly, elderly practicing physical exercises have a better quality of life and less prone to falls.

scholarly journals THE ELDERLY’S QUALITY of LIFE IN THE PANTI WERDHA AND THE COMMUNITY OF BANDUNG CITY: WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD Indonesian Version

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Nadya Ayudiawati Nurbasari ◽  
Sharon Gondodiputro ◽  
Lazuardhi Dwipa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Death And Dying ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Health Organization

The inability of families to care for their elderly causes them to place the elderly in the Panti Werdhas. The elderly who move to a Panti Werdha usually have difficulties to adapt the new surroundings that can affect their quality of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) developed instruments to measure quality of life, a multidimensional and cross-cultural approach,  namely WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) and WHO Quality of Life-OLD (WHOQOL-OLD). Both instruments have been translated into Indonesian language. The aim of the study was to analyze the differences in quality of life between the elderly who live in the Panti Werdhas and in the community. A cross-sectional analytic quantitative study was carried out  from October to November 2019 at 5 Panti Werdhas and 6 public health centers (Puskesmas) in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia. The total number of respondents in the Panti Werdha and at the Puskesmas as many as 42 respondents. The selection of respondents in the Panti Werdhas used purposive sampling, whereas in the puskesmas used consecutive sampling. The Chi-square or Fisher's Exact test was used to analyze the respondent's characteristics and  the Mann-Whitney test was used to analyze differences in the quality of life.  This study discovered that respondents living in the Panti Werdhas were older, not married/divorced and less educated compared to respondents in the community. The quality of life of the elderly in Panti Werdhas was lower compared to the elderly in the community for all dimensions (p=≤0.05) except the dimensions of death and dying (p=0.741). It can be concluded that there are differences in the quality of life between the elderly who live in Panti Werdhas and in the community  except at the dimensions of death and dying.

scholarly journals Functional Fitness and Quality of Life among Women over 60 Years of Age Depending on Their Level of Objectively Measured Physical Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Nawrocka ◽  
Jacek Polechoński ◽  
Wiesław Garbaciak ◽  
Władysław Mynarski
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity

The aim of this study was to identify the differences in functional fitness and quality of life among women over 60 years of age depending on their level of objectively measured physical activity (PA) according to Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for health. The study used a cross-sectional design with 213 female volunteers over 60 years of age. Physical activity was monitored for 7 days of the week using an Actigraph Gt3X monitor. The Senior Fitness Test battery and hand-grip strength tests were performed to assess functional fitness. Quality of life was self-reported using a short version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire WHOQOL-bref. Women who met the PA recommendations achieved slightly better results in most functional tests and in all domains of quality of life. Significant differences were found in the upper body strength, dynamic balance, and social relationships domains of quality of life. Physical activity programs developed on the basis of World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations have the potential to improve functional fitness and quality of life. However, further experimental studies in this area are required.

scholarly journals Quality of life of participants and non-participants of public physical exercise programs

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
Fabrício Ramalho da Costa ◽  
Flávia Melo Rodrigues ◽  
Cejane Oliveira Martins Prudente ◽  
Ismael Franco de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Objective: to compare the quality of life of elderly participants and non-participants of public physical exercise programs. Method: a control, analytical and cross-sectional study analyzing 108 elderly participants of public exercise programs (SG) and 126 non-participants (CG) in the city of Goiânia, Goias, Brazil, was performed. An initial Assessment Form, the Mental State Mini-Exam, the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the World Health Organization Quality of Life - Bref (Whoqol-Bref) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life - Old (Whoqol-Old) were used. Comparison of socio-demographic profile and health conditions was performed using the Chi-squared test, while comparison of the quality of life of the SG and the CG was performed using covariance analysis (ANCOVA), followed by the post-hoc Tukey test. Results: the elderly persons in the SG had higher mean scores than those of the CG in all the Whoqol-Bref and Whoqol-Old domains (p<0.05). The active elderly in the CG did not exhibit differences in relation to the insufficiently active or sedentary members of the CG for any Whoqol-Bref or Whoqol-old domain (p≥0.05). Conclusion: the elderly participants in public physical exercise programs had a better perception of quality of life than non-participating elderly persons, and it was found that simply being active may not be enough to guarantee a better quality of life.

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