J Korean Biol Nurs Sci.  2015 Feb;17(1):1-10. 10.7586/jkbns.2015.17.1.1.

Effect of Program Promoting Intention to Exercise Performance Based Theory of Planned Behavior in the Elderly

• Kim JS
• Hyun HJ

• KMID: 2149295
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7586/jkbns.2015.17.1.1

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study is aimed at grasping the benefit/effect of program promoting intention to exercise performance based theory of planned behavior in the elderly who live in the rural areas with degenerative joint diseases (DJDs).
METHODS
There were 2 groups; 32 people in the experimental group and 24 in the control group, all above the age of 60. Program promoting intention to exercise performance was applied to the experimental group for 12 weeks.
RESULTS
Compared to the control group, the experimental group showed a significant the increase of attitude towards exercise, subjective norm, perceived behavior control, exercising intention, and exercise performance. Also, pain as a physical function, joint stiffness, ADLs, body flexibility, parallel, perceived health state as a psychological function, and life satisfaction were significantly improved.
CONCLUSION
We expect that program promoting intention to exercise performance is used in nursing practice for the elderly with DJDs are needed to manage lifestyle.

Keyword

Exercise; Arthritis

MeSH Terms

Activities of Daily Living
Aged*
Arthritis
Behavior Control
Hand Strength
Humans
Intention*
Joint Diseases
Joints
Life Style
Nursing
Pliability