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| Id | 547 | |
| Author | Kim D. | |
| Title | The effects of a combined physical activity, recreation, and art and craft program on ADL, cognition, and depression in the elderly | |
| Reference | Kim D.; The effects of a combined physical activity, recreation, and art and craft program on ADL, cognition, and depression in the elderly ;Journal of Physical Therapy Science vol:29 issue: 4 page:744.0 |
Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018759205&doi=10.1589%2fjpts.29.744&partnerID=40&md5=084b4e26b8c879b0eb086952bcaa7616 |
| Abstract | Purpose To determine the effects of a combined physical activity, arts and crafts, and recreational program on the activities of daily living (ADL), cognitive function, and depression in the elderly. Subjects and Methods Twenty-eight elderly persons aged 65 years or older who live in P City, South Korea participated in a program combining arts and crafts and physical and recreational activities, twice weekly for eight weeks (a total of 16 sessions). The subjects’ ADL, cognitive function, and depression were measured before and after the program using the following assessment instruments: the FIM, MMSE-K, and BDI, respectively. Results The results showed that, after the program intervention, ADL were remarkably improved for both men and women, cognitive function increased considerably, and depression levels significantly decreased, especially for elderly women. Conclusion The results of the present study indicate that a program combining physical and recreational activities, as well as arts and crafts, had positive effects on the health of the elderly and provide evidence for managing their health. © 2017 The Society of Physical Therapy Science. Published by IPEC Inc. |
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| The physical and recreational activity used in the present study are activities in which one actively moves ones own body and were considered to have good effects on improving physical strength in the elderly subjects. . | Art and craft can improve fine motor function, provide inner satisfaction through activities, help to recover self-confidence, and promote problem solving and learning abilities in elderly people. . | In particular, reduced depression in elderly women is thought to be closely associated with improved self-esteem through diverse and creative art and craft programs favored especially by women. . | DISCUSSION The present study aimed to determine the effects of a combined physical activity, recreational activity, and art and craft program as an intervention for improving ADL and cognitive function and decreasing depression in elderly people. . | Recreational activity improves self-esteem and intimacy through enjoyable interactions with other people. . |
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