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http://dx.doi.org/10.5953/JMJH.2011.18.1.083

Development and Evaluation of Functional Group Activity Program on Institutionalized Aged  

Bang, Yo-Soon (Department of Occupational Therapy, Gwangju University)
Kim, Hee-Young (Department of Occupational Therapy, Gwangju University)
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Journal of muscle and joint health / v.18, no.1, 2011 , pp. 83-92 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the changes of physical function, perceptual and cognitive function, emotional function, and functional independence in the institutionalized aged according to functional group activity program (self help Tai Chi exercise plus functional task). Methods: Study subjects were 20 institutionalized aged from June to October in 2010. The subjects received functional group activity program two times a week for 15 weeks. Physical function (grip strength, coordination, lower extremity strength, balance, gait, trunk flexibility), perceptual and cognitive function, emotional function(depression, social skill), and functional independence were measured before and after the program. Results: The subjects showed significantly increased physical function (coordination, lower extremity strength, gait, trunk flexibility), perceptual and cognitive function, emotional function (depression, social skill), and functional independence. The functional group activity program may be an effective strategy for institutionalized elders to enhance their functions. Conclusion: The functional group activity program may be effective on elderly institutions which have limitation in human, material, environmental resources.
Keywords
Task Performance; Group Practice; Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Institutionalization;
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