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Lifetime exercise mode and the propensity of falling in older adults
Title
Lifetime exercise mode and the propensity of falling in older adults.
Creator
von Ammon, Victoria Anne, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to measure a person's propensity for falling in old age based on their lifetime mode of exercise. One hundred independently living older adults were separated into three groups, (1) lifetime start and stop exercisers, SAS, (i.e., basketball, racquet sport players), N = 27; (2) lifetime dynamic exercisers, DYN, (i.e., walkers, runners), N = 48; and (3) a control, C, (inactive), N = 25. Two trials of a timed "Up and Go" test (Podsiadlo & Richardson, 1991) were...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to measure a person's propensity for falling in old age based on their lifetime mode of exercise. One hundred independently living older adults were separated into three groups, (1) lifetime start and stop exercisers, SAS, (i.e., basketball, racquet sport players), N = 27; (2) lifetime dynamic exercisers, DYN, (i.e., walkers, runners), N = 48; and (3) a control, C, (inactive), N = 25. Two trials of a timed "Up and Go" test (Podsiadlo & Richardson, 1991) were performed with results ranging from SAS, 5.01 sec +/- 1.16 sec; DYN, 7.04 sec +/- 1.92 sec; and C, 9.95 sec +/- 4.68 sec, mean +/- SD, indicating that lifetime start and stop activities significantly lowers a person's propensity for falling more than dynamic exercise or inactivity.
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Date Issued
2001
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12863
Subject Headings
Gerontology, Health Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Recreation
Format
Document (PDF)
Building the family network: A community is born
Title
Building the family network: A community is born.
Creator
Petit, Robin Cecilie, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description
This research study is a description of the meaning of membership in a network of families affected by HIV-AIDS. Four network members were interviewed using a phenomenological approach to guide the inquiry. Narrative descriptions were generated which revealed six essential themes. They were: "Reaching Out to Each Other", "Building a Foundation", "Sharing Hope", "Growing Stronger", "Respecting and Accepting", and "Belonging Together." One Metatheme emerged "Building a Community." The...
Show moreThis research study is a description of the meaning of membership in a network of families affected by HIV-AIDS. Four network members were interviewed using a phenomenological approach to guide the inquiry. Narrative descriptions were generated which revealed six essential themes. They were: "Reaching Out to Each Other", "Building a Foundation", "Sharing Hope", "Growing Stronger", "Respecting and Accepting", and "Belonging Together." One Metatheme emerged "Building a Community." The implications for nursing practice, education and research are discussed.
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Date Issued
1996
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15348
Subject Headings
Psychology, Social, Health Sciences, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, Individual and Family Studies
Format
Document (PDF)