Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2009;11(2):195-203.
일 농촌지역 노인의 연령에 따른 신체조성, 체력 및 낙상경험 비교
송 민 선, 김 수 근, 김 남 초
Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify the status of body composition, physical fitness and experience of falls according to age of elders in a rural community. Method: From June 2008 to May 2009, 306 elders participated in this study. Measurements were made for body composition using In body 3.0 and for physical fitness using arm curl, sit to stand, 2 minute walk, back stretch, chair sit and reach, one leg stand with eyes open, and 244 ㎝ up and go. Chi-square test, t-test, ANOVA and Scheffe‘s test were used with the SAS program for data analysis. Results The results showed that the following were significantly different according to age: muscle mass(p<.001), arm curl(p<.001), sit to stand (p<.001), back stretch(p<.001), one leg stand with eyes open(p<.001), 244 ㎝ up and go(p<.001). Also, there was a significant difference in muscle mass(p=.003) according to experience of falls. Conclusion The results indicate that elderly people need an exercise program which is appropriate for different body composition and physical fitness aspects according to age and experience of falls.
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