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Benefits of a 3-week outpatient balneotherapy programme on patient-reported outcomes
P L Bernard1, G Ninot2, N Raffort3
1Euromov, University of Montpellier, 700 avenue du Pic Saint Loup, Montpellier, France. pierre-louis.bernard@umontpellier.fr.
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.
