노인 운동프로그램의 효과에 관한 연구 : 탄성밴드를 이용한 운동을 중심으로

Abstract

The present study was aimed to examine whether the elastic band exercise program affects physical functions, depression and quality of life in the elderly. A quasi- experimental nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest study was performed. Sixty-nine subjects aged over 65, living at two villages in Jeonnam Province, were studied. They were assigned either for the experimental (n=36) or for the control group (n=33). The experimental group participated in elastic band exercise program consisting of 60 minutes per session 3 times a week during the period of 12 weeks. The effects of the program were assessed using the instruments measuring the physical functions (Helmas, Inc) and the questionnaires measuring depression and quality of life before and after applying the program. Data were collected between June and September in 2006, and analyzed by χ2-test, t-test and paired t-test using a SPSS 12.0 program. The results obtained were as follows: “The exercise program in the elderly would significantly effect physical functions” was tested through subhypotheses as below. “The exercise program in the elderly would significantly effect muscle strength” was supported (t=3.180, p= .002). “The exercise program in the elderly would significantly effect flexibility” was supported (t=2.743, p= .008). “The exercise program in the elderly would significantly effect muscle endurance” was supported (t=3.908, p= .000). “The exercise program in the elderly would significantly effect balance ability” was supported (t=5.038, p= .000). “The exercise program in the elderly would significantly effect vital capacity” was supported (t=2.319, p= .023). “The exercise program in the elderly would significantly effect cardiopulmonary endurance” was supported (t=2.095, p= .040). “The exercise program in the elderly would significantly effect depression scores” was rejected. “The exercise program in the elderly would significantly effect quality of life score” was supported (t=5.396, p= .000). These results indicate that the elastic band exercise program may be effective to improve the physical functions and the quality of life in the elderly. It may be desirable for an elderly to develop and continuously practice an elastic band exercise program according to his health status and exercise capability.