Comparison of Physical Activity, Depression and Quality of Life in Geriatric Population Living in Old Age Home and Community

Abstract

To find the comparison between physical activity, depression and quality of life in elderly living in old age homes and communities. A cross-sectional survey study of 300 participants fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria by convenience sampling was conducted in geriatric population from age 65-85 years. Comparison of physical activity, depression and quality of life was done in geriatric population. Inclusion Criteria: -Males and Females, 65-85 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: -Subjects having any neurological conditions, severe orthopedic conditions, vision hearing loss, severe respiratory disorders and suffering from terminal disease and dementia. Mean GDS score for Group A was 5.68±3.6 and Group B was 2.88±1.41. Difference in mean GDS between the groups was 4.28±3.63 (U=5.982, p<0.001). Mean IPAQE score for Group A was 1905±2604 MET and Group B was 2552±2145 MET. Difference in mean IPAQE between the groups was 2229±2459 MET (U=8.724, p<0.001). Mean OPQOL for Group A was 126.6±15.5 and Group B was 142.9±13.4. Difference in mean OPQOL between the groups was 16.3±2.1 (U=5.322, p<0.001). The present study concluded that geriatric population living in old age homes is more depressed and has low level of physical activity than elderly living in community. This shows that elderly living in community have better quality of life than elderly living in old age homes Keywords Geriatric population, Physical Activity, Depression and Quality of life