Applied Research: An Analysis of A Prescribed Exercise Program Administered Via The Internet For Senior Adults With Depression.
Applied Research: An Analysis of A Prescribed Exercise Program Administered Via The Internet For Senior Adults With Depression.
Applied Research: An Analysis of A Prescribed Exercise Program Administered Via The Internet For Senior Adults With Depression.
The
The author
author would
would like
like to
to thank
thank the
the following
following people
people forfor their
their invaluable
invaluable support,
support,
guidance,
guidance, and
and assistance
assistance during
during the
the process
process of
of this
this investigation.
investigation.
1.
1. Dr.
Dr. Brenda
Brenda Shackleford
Shackleford
2.
2. Dr.
Dr. Jen
Jen King
King
3.
3. Paula
Paula Lippert
Lippert
4.
4. Kathleen
Kathleen Waldron
Waldron
5.
5. The
The Senior
Senior University
University Staff
Staff
6.
6. The
The volunteers
volunteers who
who participated
participated in
in the
the study.
study.
SPECIAL
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
II would
would like
like to
to give
give aa special
special acknowledgment
acknowledgment to to my
my dear
dear Mother,
Mother, the
the late
late Evelyn
Evelyn
June
June Garcia.
Garcia. AsAs aa Senior
Senior Adult,
Adult, “Mother”
“Mother” inspired
inspired my
my studies
studies in
in Gerontology.
Gerontology.
Thank You
ALD 593 APPLIED PROJECT
Presentation by
Robelyn A. Garcia, M.S., G.C., Ph.D.
www.SeniorUniversityEdu.us
SENIOR UNIVERSITY
SENIOR UNIVERSITY
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Circle the best answer for how you have felt over the past week:
1. Are you basically satisfied with your life? YES / NO
6. Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you? YES / NO
9. Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing new
things? YES / NO
10. Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most? YES / NO
12. Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now? YES / NO
15. Do you think that most people are better off than you are? YES / NO
METHODS
GERIATRIC DEPRESSION SCALE SCORING
Score: 1 point for "No" to questions 1, 5, 7, 11, and 13. 1 point for "Yes" to other questions.
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Normal: ≤ 3
Mildly depressed: 7-4
Moderately depressed: 8 - 11
Very depressed: ≥ 12
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(Adapted
(Adapted from
from Sheikh
Sheikh JI,
JI, Yesavage
Yesavage JA:
JA: "Geriatric
"Geriatric depression
depression (GDS)."
(GDS)." Edited
Edited by
by TL
TL Brink,
Brink, A
A Guide
Guide to
to
Assessment and Intervention, Clinical Gerontology, pp. 165 -173. Haworth Press Inc., Binghampton,
Assessment and Intervention, Clinical Gerontology, pp. 165 -173. Haworth Press Inc., Binghampton,
N.Y.,
N.Y., 1986.)
1986.)
METHODS
GERIATRIC DEPRESSION SCALE SCORING
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INCLUSION CRITERIA
Mildly depressed: 7-4
Moderately depressed: 8 - 11
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
Normal (Not Depressed): ≤ 3
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METHODS
Research Design
Quantitative Research Design.
1.
1. Warm-up
Warm-up
• Flexibility Exercises
2.
2. Exercise
Exercise Prescription
Prescription
• Cardiovascular Endurance Activity
(30 minutes)
l Cool-down
Cool-down
• Flexibility Exercises
DATA COLLECTION
Intervention Treatment Exercise Program
Warm-up
Warm-up &
& Cool-down
Cool-down Flexibility
Flexibility Exercises
Exercises
1. Inverted Hurdler 6. Bicep Stretch
2. Butterfly Stretch 7. Tricep Stretch
3. Pretzel Stretch 8. Shoulder Cross
4. Straddle Stretch 9. Chest Door Stretch
5. Quadricep Stretch 10. Calf Stretch
DATA COLLECTION
Intervention Treatment Exercise Program
Exercise
Exercise Prescription:
Prescription: Cardiovascular Endurance Activity
1. Brisk Walking
2. Stationery Bicycle
3. Elliptical Machine
4. Swimming
12 participants 19 Participants
20 Participants 10 Participants
70-80 years
1 Participant
Marital Status Single 66% Married 34%
21 Participants 10 Participants
RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS
Depression Scale Post-Test Statistics
Scores: 5,2,3,4,5,4,3,4,4,3,3,4,4,4,3,4,5,3,3,4,3,3,5,5,5,5,4,3,4,5
Total Numbers: 30
Range: 3
Mean (Average): 3.86667
Standard deviation: 0.86037
Variance (Standard deviation): 0.74023
Population Standard deviation: 0.84591
Variance (Population Standard deviation): 0.71556
Before After
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RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS
Depression Scale Scores Range = 7
Before After
9
8
7
6
5 Before Online
Exercise Class
-----> 4
After Online
3 Exercise Class
2
1
0
Depressed Not Depressed
RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS
Depression Scale Scores Range = 7
Before After
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RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS
Depression Scale Post-Test Range
Post-Test Range = 3
5
4.5
-----> 4
3.5
3
2.5 Mean Score
2 High/Low Scores
1.5
1
0.5
0
Mean High Low
RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS
Depression Scale Mean Scores
Before After
6.06 3.9 Numerical Average
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CONCLUSIONS
1. This research study provides evidence and
empirical support for the importance of
exercise in reducing depression symptoms in
Senior adults.