Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)
- Volume 13 Issue 3
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- Pages.390-400
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- 2006
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- 1225-9012(pISSN)
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- 2287-1802(eISSN)
The Development and Effect of a Tailored Exercise Program on Physical Fitness in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
파킨슨병 맞춤운동프로그램의 개발 및 신체기능에 대한 효과
- Sohng, Kyeong-Yae (College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
- Moon, Jung-Soon (College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
- Lee, Kwang-Soo (Department of Neurology, KangNam St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
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Choi, Dong-Won
(College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea)
- Published : 2006.12.31
Abstract
Purpose: To develop & to examine the effect of a Tailored Exercise Program (TEP) on physical fitness in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Method: In a two-group pre-and post-test design, from a total 41 participants. 21 were assigned th the experimental group find the remainder to the control group. The experimental group participated in a 4-day a week, 8 week program in which one session a week was by direct instruction with the self-help group and two sessions a week were by videotaped instruction at home by themselves. The control group did not receive any intervention. Results: The eight week TEP in patients with PD was found to be significantly effective in enhancing muscle strength, ankle flexibility, and balance. However instrumental activities of daily living was not changed by the intervention. Conclusion: These results suggest that TEP can have an effect on physical fitness in patients with PD. Further research with a larger sample and for a longer follow up period is needed to expand our understanding of the effects of TEP for patients with PD.