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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing 2012;19(4): 416
베하스(BeHaS) 운동프로그램이 시설에 거주하는 뇌졸중 노인의 악력과 우울 및 생활 만족도에 미치는 효과
서은희1, 박선일2, 김종임3
1초당대학교 간호학과
2초당대학교 간호학과
3충남대학교 간호대학
Effects of the BeHaS Exercise Program on Hand strength, Depression and Life Satisfaction in Institutionalized Elders with CVA
Eun Hui Seo1, Seon Il Park2, Jong Im Kim3
1Department of Nursing, Chodang University
2Department of Nursing, Chodang University
3College of Nursing, Chungnam National University
Abstract
Purpose: This study was done to identify the effects of the BeHaS exercise program consisting of exercise, education, and cognitive supports on the hand strength, depression and life satisfaction in institutionalized elderly people with CVA.
Method: A quasi-experimental design with an experimental group (n=18) and a control group (n=18) was used. The elders in the experimental group participated in the program once a week for eight weeks. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square and t-test with SPSS/Win 18.0.
Results: Hypothesis 1 was supported as the hand strength of the elders in experimental group significantly increased compared to those in the control group. Hypothesis 2 was also supported as depression scores for elders in the experimental group significantly decreased compared to those in the control group. Hypothesis 3 was supported as life satisfaction scores for elders in the experimental group significantly increased compared to those in the control group.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the BeHaS exercise program can play a useful role in improving depression and life satisfaction in institutionalized elderly people with CVA.
Key words: Exercise | Elderly | Hand strength | Depression | Life
주요어: 운동 | 노인 | 악력 | 우울 | 생활