Analysis of the Results of a Study of Motor Activity and Activities of Daily Living in Adults With Diabetes

Abstract

Тhe purpose of the present study in analysis of the results of a study of motor activity and activities of daily living in adults with diabetes at the Diabetes Center - Stara Zagora, in elderly people with type 2 diabetes. The subject of the study is 120 diabetic patients at the Diabetes Center - Stara Zagora with type 2 diabetes.The exercises are for one year with consecutive group work twice a week by the students during the clinical practice. Methodology of the study. Anthropometric measurements were performed, a specialized test for daily activities .(DA Test, with a six-step assessment from 0 to 5) and a Quality of Life Test. The correlation between influencing the physical and mental health of patients is positively significant (R = 0.61, p <0.05). This is an evidence of the incomparable influence of motor activity on the quality of life of diabetic patients. These results motivate the participation of students in the practical training, which is a factor that ensures the improvement of the quality in the real working environment, guarantees the consolidation of the acquired professional competences and the successful professional realization of the students.