Effects of sittercise on elderly subjects’ depression and sleep quality

[Purpose] This study examined the effects of sittercise on elderly subjects’ depression and sleep quality. [Subjects] The subjects of this quasi-experimental study were divided into an experimental group and a control group. [Methods] The subjects of the experimental group performed sittercise and t...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2016, Vol.28(4), pp.1120-1123
Main Authors: Lee, Moon-Suk, Kim, Seon-Rye, Min, Gyung-Hun, Cho, Byung-Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
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Depression
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Sittercise therapy
Sleep
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Summary:[Purpose] This study examined the effects of sittercise on elderly subjects’ depression and sleep quality. [Subjects] The subjects of this quasi-experimental study were divided into an experimental group and a control group. [Methods] The subjects of the experimental group performed sittercise and the control group received no intervention. [Results] The results demonstrate that the subjects who performed sittercise had significantly decreased depression levels compared to the control. They also reported significantly improved sleep quality. [Conclusion] A favorable change in depression levels was seen after sittercise which alse had a significant effect on sleep quality.
ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.28.1120