J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2021 Sep;30(3):278-292. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2021.30.3.278.

Effects of a Physical Activity Program based on Social Cognitive Theory for Old-Old Women with Knee Osteoarthritis

• Suh SR
• Lee JH

• KMID: 2520895
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2021.30.3.278

Abstract

Purpose
This study was conducted to verify the effects of a physical activity program based on social cognitive theory for elderly women with knee osteoarthritis (KO).
Methods
Ninety-two women aged over 75 with KO from one community center and five senior centers in G county participated. Groups of physical activity based on social cognitive theory (experimental, n=38), Thera-band physical activity (comparison, n=24), and no intervention (control, =30) participated in a 16-session, 8-week program.
Results
Knee joint function, muscular strength, exercise self-efficacy, outcome expectations for exercise, social support, and social networks increased significantly in the experimental group compared to the other groups.
Conclusion
Physical activity based on social cognitive theory most effectively increased physical function, self-efficacy, and social support of elderly women with KO.

Keyword

Exercise; Frail elderly; Osteoarthritis; Self-efficacy; Social support; 신체활동, 후기여성노인, 무릎관절증, 자기효능감, 사회적 지지