Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 20 Issue 3
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- Pages.431-442
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- 2008
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
The Effects of Resistance Exercise Program for Elders with Type 2 Diabetes on the Self Care, Stress and HbA1c
저항운동 프로그램이 제 2형 당뇨병 노인의 자가간호, 스트레스 및 당화혈색소에 미치는 효과
- Lee, Sun-Woo (Department of Nursing, Sahmyook University) ;
- Shin, Sung-Rae (Department of Nursing, Sahmyook University)
- Received : 2008.04.20
- Accepted : 2008.05.31
- Published : 2008.06.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of resistance exercise program for elders with type 2 Diabetes on the self care, stress and HbA1c. Methods: Thirty three elders with type 2 Diabetes(18 experimental and 15 control subjects) were selected conveniently among the aged who had been enrolled in a community senior center. The subjects in experimental group participated in a resistance exercise program for 8 weeks. Data were analyzed using the SPSS/Win 12.0. Results: The resistance exercise program showed a statistical difference in self care(t=-4.39, p=.000) and stress(t=2.22, p=.034). However, there was not a statistical difference in HbA1c (F=.556, p=.557), but experimental group had decreased continuously in HbA1c after the program. Conclusion: The resistance exercise program improved self care and reduced the stress in the elders with type 2 Diabetes. Therefore, resistance exercise program can be applied as an effective nursing intervention to promote self care, decrease the stress and to prevent complication for the elders with type 2 Diabetes.