유산소 리듬 운동프로그램이 노인의 혈압, 심박수 및 생활만족도에 미치는 효과

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to test the effects of aerobic rhythmical exercise program on blood pressure, pulse and the life satisfaction of the elderly. This quai-experimental study was designed as a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest study. The subjects were 36 subjects(experimental group: 19 subjects, control group: 17 subjects), aged between 65 and 73 years who have normal cognition, sensory function and cerebellum function. Aerobic rhythmical exercise program was developed on the basis of aerobic exercise, Korean tradititional dance and music by the author. The blood pressure, pulse rate and life satisfaction were measured prior to and following the experimental treatment. Data were analyzed with x^2-test, t-test, mean, standard deviation, percentage of change and ANCOVA test using SAS program. The results were as follows. 1. There was no significant difference of systolic blood pressure between experimental and control group following the aerobic rhythmical exercise program(F=1.39, P=0.247). 2. The diastolic blood pressure of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of control group following the aerobic rhythmical exercise program(F=2.96, p<0.1). 3. There was no significant difference of resting heart rate between experimental and control group following the aerobic rhythmical exercise program(F=0.07, P=0.793). 4. The life satisfaction of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of control group following the aerobic rhythmical exercise program(F=9.94, p<0.01). On the basis of the above findings, aerobic rhythmical exercise program is effective in reducing diastolic blood pressure and promoting life satisfaction of the elderly. Thus, this program can be recommended as an effective nursing intervention for the elderly.