ISSN 2756-3332
African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN: 2756-3332 Vol. 13 (1), pp. 001-005, January, 2025. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Enhancing Quality of Life Through Improved Mobility in Elderly and Geriatric Patients
Anna Hudakova1* and Anna Hornakova2
1Faculty of Health Care Branches, University of Prešov, Prešov, Slovakia.
2Institute of Language Competence, Lifelong Study Centre, University of Prešov, Prešov, Slovakia.
Accepted 15 November, 2024
Abstract
Quality of life in older people is significantly influenced by their mobilization. Using the statistical comparison of observed groups we found out that the mobilization of elderly and geriatric patients improves their quality of life. We used nonparametric Mann - Whitney test as an evaluation method. To determine relations between variables we used the Spearman correlation coefficient. Geriatric patients have shown rates of mobility in the BREF questionnaire (item 15) and ADL test at the same level.Physical activity represents a significant attribute of mobility in seniors, which confirmed the results of foreign studies. Reduced mobility is a maximum barrier in hospitalized geriatric patients. The positive overall impact of physical activity was reflected in increased confidence of seniors in their own abilities.In nursing there must be a continuous mobilization of geriatric patients according to their degree of dependence.
Key words: Mobility, quality of life, senior, geriatric patient, correlation, self-sufficiency.