Increased Motor Activity for Prevention of Complications in the Elderly With Diabetes

Abstract

The purpose of the present study is the active participation of the students of specialty "Medical rehabilitation and ergotherapy" in the implementation of rehabilitation activities at the Diabetes Center -Stara Zagora, in elderly people with type 2 diabetes. Material and methods. The subject of the study is 120 diabetic patients at the Diabetes Center -Stara Zagora with different types of diabetes. 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 tests were applied to 120 diabetic patients before and after rehabilitation. Results and discussion. 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. Conclusions and conclusions: The implementation of complex rehabilitation in patients with diabetes type 2 requires prolonged activities in specialized rehabilitation centers to stimulate motor activity and social integration; to achieve good results in the rehabilitation of diabetic patients and to improve self-care, it is essential to start early, to include work and training in self-sustaining activities from everyday life, Ergotherapy and art therapy stimulate patient autonomy.

Commitment of the Elderly People in Bulgaria to their Own Health

“…Maintaining the human psychoemotional status and physical activity is especially important for the elderly people [5]. Physical activity in elderly people is a factor helping to achieve better health and quality of life in various diseases [6], [7], [8].…”