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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY AND ECONOMY FOR THE HEALTH SYSTEM
Samir Salim Daher1, Monica Paschoal Nogueira1, Mauro Ferreira2
1Health Sciences Graduate Studies Program, Instituto de Assistência Médica ao Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo (IAMSPE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Regular physical activity for sedentary seniors significantly reduces healthcare utilization and enhances quality of life. This intervention shows benefits for the elderly population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Sedentary lifestyles are prevalent among the elderly, contributing to increased healthcare system usage.
- Maintaining quality of life is a key concern for aging populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effect of a physical activity program on healthcare system utilization.
- To evaluate the impact of exercise on the quality of life in sedentary older adults.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involved 100 elderly subjects (60-90 years) divided into an active group (AG) and a control group (CG).
- The AG participated in supervised exercise sessions twice weekly for 60 minutes.
- Clinical evaluations and quality of life questionnaires were administered before and after the intervention period.
Main Results:
- The active group (AG) demonstrated significantly fewer emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and shorter hospital stays compared to the control group (CG).
- Fewer subsidiary medical tests were required for the AG.
- Quality of life scores significantly improved in the AG post-intervention, while the CG showed no change.
Conclusions:
- Implementing a physical activity program for sedentary elderly individuals can effectively decrease their reliance on the healthcare system.
- Exercise interventions demonstrably improve the quality of life for older adults.
- This study provides Level II evidence supporting physical activity as a therapeutic intervention for the elderly.
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