The elderly's satisfaction with physical activity programs in senior welfare centers

Jung, Yang-Hun; Park, Jeong-Beom; Kang, Austin; Cho, Kuy-Chung

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2023.1170612

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“…Especially, because older people are at risk of developing multimorbid conditions, which can lead to various physical and mental health problems including cognitive decline in late life if left untreated. Previous studies have found several factors that can promote the mental health of aging adults, including spiritual comfort services ( 82 ), and tailored physical activity programs ( 83 , 84 ). This study complements previous findings in highlighting the importance of self-efficacy, and social support as lifestyle factors.…”

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Loneliness and depression in older adults with multimorbidity: the role of self-efficacy and social support

Roskoschinski,

Liang,

Duan

et al. 2023

Front. Psychiatry

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IntroductionAs relatively little is known about self-efficacy and social support in individuals aged 65 years and older and whether they are facing a decline in life due to multimorbidity and previous COVID-19 infection, this study investigated hypotheses based on Social Cognitive Theory.MethodsIt was tested whether depressive symptoms in multimorbid patients who were hospitalized for COVID-19 infection, and recover post infection during their hospital stay, do not differ from those of multimorbid patients hospitalized for other conditions. Furthermore, we tested whether depressive symptoms are associated with increased loneliness scores, low self-efficacy beliefs, and poorly perceived social support. Additionally, it was investigated whether self-efficacy is a mediator variable, and social support is a moderator variable between loneliness and depression. N = 135 patients with or without previous COVID-19 infection (mean age 64.76) were recruited. Paper questionnaires were collected at the time of inpatient hospital admission in the year 2021 and in a cross-sectional study design. The study compared n = 45 multimorbid patients who survived COVID-19 infection with those n = 90 who were not infected before.ResultsNo significant difference in depressive symptomology between these two groups revealed [t(133) = 130, p = 0.90, d = 0.024); F(3, 122) = 0.255, p = 0.86]. The study found a positive correlation between loneliness and anxiety and depression in both groups (rdepression = 0.419 and ranxiety = 0.496). Self-efficacy mediated the relation between loneliness and depression. The completely standardized indirect effect was β = 0.111, percentile Bootstrap 95% CI 0.027–0.201.DiscussionThe research findings suggest the importance of self-efficacy, and loneliness in the development of depressive symptoms, and have several practical implications for improving the mental health of multimorbid patients: Prospectively, treatment should not only focus on physical and cognitive health, but also on promoting self-efficacy and perceived social support, as well as address loneliness with psychoeducational interventions. Replication of the findings and conducting interventional research also employing lifestyle components should follow up, as this study tested associations but no causal relationships.

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Loneliness and depression in older adults with multimorbidity: the role of self-efficacy and social support

Roskoschinski,

Liang,

Duan

et al. 2023

Front. Psychiatry

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“…However, according to the age invariance paradox, older adults typically report a high level of well-being and life satisfaction while aging (Kanning & Schlicht, 2008). Physical activity is one of the key contributors of well-being, including self-worth, selfrespect, and a sense of social connectedness (Jung et al, 2023;Kanning & Schlicht, 2008;McAuley et al, 2004). Furthermore, engagement in physical activity interventions has been shown to counteract and reduce adverse health outcomes observed in older age (Auerswald et al, 2022;Wijsman et al, 2013), and according to estimates of the World Health Organization, "every dollar spent on physical activity promotion will save the healthcare system $3.2 in costs associated with providing medical care" (Andrieieva et al, 2019(Andrieieva et al, , p. 1312.…”

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Physical Activity and Social Participation in Older Adults in a Cross-Over Intervention Trial

Rinn,

Keller,

Peters

et al. 2023

Zeitschrift für Psychologie

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Objective: Using the biopsychosocial model, this study evaluated an intervention targeting physical activity and the extent of social participation among older adults. A longitudinal intervention study with participants randomized to print-based or IT-based interventions was conducted ( N = 251, Mage = 68.42, SD = 5.35). Effects were assessed with mixed model analyses and serial mediation analyses. Results: Time had a significant effect [ F(2,358) = 11.7, p < .001], with an increase in social participation. Poor self-reported physical performance was related to a poorer social participation over time, but being physically active buffered this negative effect (total indirect effect: B = −0.02). Furthermore, highly engaged individuals with poor self-reported physical performance were likely to fall back into a previous stage of change regarding physical activity ( B three-way interaction = 0.28, SE = 0.12, p = .017). Discussion: Individual preconditions should be considered when developing physical activity interventions to improve social participation.

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Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among elderly cancer patients in Korea: A cross-sectional study

Chang,

Im,

Choi

et al. 2024

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Purpose As the global population ages, cancer has emerged as a leading cause of death among the elderly. Elderly cancer patients often turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to manage symptoms and enhance their quality of life. Despite its glowing use, the characteristics and determinants associated with CAM use remain unclear. This study aims to examine the prevalence, types, reasons, and influencing factors of CAM use among elderly cancer patients in Korea. Design This study employed a cross-sectional survey design. Setting/participants This study was conducted at the outpatient clinics of a general hospital in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The participants were elderly cancer patients visiting the outpatient clinics for treatment. Data were collected through face-to-face using a structured questionnaire. Results 60% of all participants reported using CAM. The most common CAM modalities were exercise, particularly fast walking (49.4%), followed by dietary interventions (42.9%). The primary reasons for using CAM were immune enhancement (61.6%), with the main source of information being family members or relatives (42.1%). Having a spouse, a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and having undergone surgical therapy were significantly associated with CAM use. Conclusions This study reveals the significant role of CAM in supportive care for elderly cancer patients in Korea, highlighting exercise, dietary interventions, and immune enhancement as key motivations. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive guidelines integrating CAM into conventional cancer care. Further research is crucial to understand the specific impacts on treatment outcomes, particularly among elderly male cancer patients.

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The elderly's satisfaction with physical activity programs in senior welfare centers

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References 42 publications

Loneliness and depression in older adults with multimorbidity: the role of self-efficacy and social support

Loneliness and depression in older adults with multimorbidity: the role of self-efficacy and social support

Physical Activity and Social Participation in Older Adults in a Cross-Over Intervention Trial

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among elderly cancer patients in Korea: A cross-sectional study

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