Effectiveness of functional task exercise on mobility and activities of daily living among elderly

Mrs. Soumya R; Mrs.Gayathri P.V; Mrs. Padminiamma P

Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2020

Effectiveness of functional task exercise on mobility and activities of daily living among elderly

Mrs. Soumya R, Mrs. Gayathri P. V, Mrs. Padminiamma P

Abstract :

Ageing is strongly associated with impaired mobility and decreased physical functional performance. The present study investigates the effectiveness of functional task exercise on mobility and activities of daily living (ADL) among elderly residing in selected wards of Arpookara Panchayat. The objectives of the study were to assess the mobility and ADL among elderly, evaluate the effectiveness of functional task exercises on mobility among elderly, determine the effectiveness of functional task exercises on ADL among elderly and to find out the correlation between the mobility and activities of daily living among elderly. A quantitative approach was used for the study. The research design selected for the study was pre experimental one group pre test post test design. The study was theoretically supported by Betty Neuman�s system model. A total of 30 elderly residing in ward 12 and 13 of Arpookara Panchayat were selected for the study using non probability purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using socio personal data sheet, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test for assessing the mobility and Groningen Activity Restriction Scale(GARS) for assessing the activities of daily living. Pre test was conducted on the first day of the study. Functional task exercise was scheduled for four weeks that included four levels of activities; walking, stepping, lifting and switching (position change). The post test was done after four weeks. The results of the study revealed that functional task exercise had a statistically significant effect on mobility and activities of daily living among elderly