| Autor: |
Bernard, P. L., Ninot, G., Raffort, N., Aliaga, B., Gamon, L., Faucanie, M., Picot, M. C., Maurelli, O., Pla, S., Soriteau, L., Bousquet, J., Blain, H. |
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Aging Clinical & Experimental Research; May2021, Vol. 33 Issue 5, p1389-1392, 4p |
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Background: Analysis of the health profile of participants aged over 65 has been initiated in balneotherapy. Aims: To determine the benefits of a 3-week outpatient balneotherapy program on patient-reported outcomes. Methods: Our sample consisted of 1471 people. The average age of the study population was 72.5 years (± 5.1) and 67% of the participants were females. Symptoms intensity was measured by visual analogue scale, and health-related quality of life (HRQL) with the EQ5D questionnaire before and after the program. Changes of perceived functional status were rated using a 3-point Likert scale. Results: The results indicated a significant increase in the fear of falling and a decrease in fatigue. EQ5D reveals a significant improvement after the program. The perceived change scores remained stable, except for anxiety/depression. Conclusions: The study indicated significant improvements of HRQL and a decrease of perception of fatigue and anxiety in elderly people participants in a 3-week balneological programme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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