Effects of Physical Activity Interventions in the Elderly with Anxiety, Depression, and Low Social Support: A Clinical Multicentre Randomised Trial

The percentage of older people is increasing worldwide. Loneliness and anxious−depressive states are emerging health conditions in this population group, and these conditions give rise to higher morbidity and mortality. Physical activity (PA) and social relationships have been linked to physical and...

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Published in:Healthcare (Basel) 2022-11, Vol.10 (11), p.2203
Main Authors: Ruiz-Comellas, Anna, Valmaña, Glòria Sauch, Catalina, Queralt Miró, Baena, Isabel Gómez, Peña, Jacobo Mendioroz, Poch, Pere Roura, Carrera, Anna Sabata, Pujol, Irene Cornet, Solà, Àngels Casaldàliga, Gamisans, Montserrat Fusté, Vila, Carme Saldaña, Abanades, Lorena Vázquez, Vidal-Alaball, Josep
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Aged patients
Anxiety
Anxiety disorders
Care and treatment
Consent
Depression, Mental
Education
Exercise
Exercise therapy
Health aspects
Intervention
Loneliness
Mental depression
Mental disorders
Mental health
Older people
Primary care
Professionals
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Remission (Medicine)
Social networks
Social support
Testing
Variables
Walking
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Summary:The percentage of older people is increasing worldwide. Loneliness and anxious−depressive states are emerging health conditions in this population group, and these conditions give rise to higher morbidity and mortality. Physical activity (PA) and social relationships have been linked to physical and mental health. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether a 4-month programme of moderate PA in a group would improve the emotional state, levels of social support, and quality of life in a sample of individuals >64 years of age. A multicentre randomised clinical trial was designed in primary care. Ninety (90) participants were selected. After the intervention, there were positive differences between the groups, with significant improvements in the intervention group (IG) in depression, anxiety, health status perception, and social support. Walking in a group two days per week for 4 months reduced clinical depression and anxiety by 59% and 45%, respectively. The level of satisfaction was very high, and adherence was high. In conclusion, the moderate group PA programme improved clinical anxiety, depression, social support, and perceptions of health status in the patients studied.
ISSN:2227-9032
2227-9032
DOI:10.3390/healthcare10112203