THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COUNSELING ON ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING INDEPENDENCY ON ELDERLY WITH FRAILTY SYNDROME

Abstract

Introduction

Frailty syndrome leads to activities of daily living (ADLs) dependency. Increasing dependency in ADL influencing physical and psychological well-being of elderly. Physical Activity Counseling (PAC) can increase physical activity level in elderly but its effect on ADL independence is understudied. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of PAC on ADL independence of elderly with frailty syndrome.

Method(s)

This The study design was pre experimental design with one group pre post test. The population was 12 elderly living in sub district Manukan Kulon Surabaya. The independent variable was Physical Activity Counseling and the dependent variable was ADL independence. Barthel Index were used to collect data and analyzed by Wilcoxon Sign Rank test with significance of α ≤ 0,05.

Result(s)

Respondents with no disability are the most benefited from this study. Time to evaluate dependent variable was short, longer time needed to show better result. It is applicable for community nurses to promote physical exercise in community. Further studies should include other instruments and advance assessments needed to determine frailty and ADL independence status, so that the therapy given is more significant.

Conclusion(s)

PAC intervention can increase knowledge and encourage the elderly to increase physical activity so that they can fulfill ADL independently