Naslov
Physical Activity As An Important Factor In Improving Health In The Elderly With Type 2 Diabetes

Autori
Crnković, Ivana ; Racz, Aleksandar ; Železnik, Danica ; Babić, Janko

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Conference Proceedings of 5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference SGEM 2018, vol.3 / - Albena : SGEM, 2018, 507-517

ISBN
978-619-7408-53-3

Skup
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts (SGEM 2018)

Mjesto i datum
Albena, Bugarska, 24.08.2018. - 02.09.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
type 2 diabetes ; the elderly ; quality of life ; physical activity

Sažetak
The purpose of this study was to research the level of physical activity and to establish the correlation between physical activity and the quality of life in the elderly suffering from type 2 diabetes and the elderly not suffering from type 2 diabetes in the Republic of Croatia. The study population included 120 participants from 65 to 93 years of age divided into two groups. The study used a sociodemographic questionnaire for the examinees, WHOQOL-bref questionnaire for the evaluation of the quality of life and PASE questionnaire for the evaluation of the physical activity level in the elderly. The range of BMI results amounts to 18, 90 to 46, 77 with the mean value of 26, 47. Persons with type 2 diabetes have a low level of estimated bodily activity and do not participate in any activities such as walking or moving lasting for longer periods of time or being of a higher intensity, which is due to the primary disease. The elderly with type 2 diabetes should be encouraged to participate in physical activities, but under the supervision of a medical professional to minimize the incidence of symptoms of diabetes. The conclusion of this research is that the level of physical activity has a major positive impact on all the domains of the quality of life in the elderly regardless if they suffer from type 2 diabetes or not.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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