| Autor: |
P L, Bernard, G, Ninot, N, Raffort, B, Aliaga, L, Gamon, M, Faucanie, M C, Picot, O, Maurelli, S, Pla, L, Soriteau, J, Bousquet, H, Blain |
| Rok vydání: |
2020 |
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| Zdroj: |
Aging clinical and experimental research. 33(5) |
| ISSN: |
1720-8319 |
| Popis: |
Analysis of the health profile of participants aged over 65 has been initiated in balneotherapy.To determine the benefits of a 3-week outpatient balneotherapy program on patient-reported outcomes.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.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.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. |
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OpenAIRE |
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