Quality of Life in Ascetic Exercise among Elderly in Ban Sai Mool, Yasothon Province

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of ascetic exercise on quality of life in the elderly, Ban Sai Mool, Yasothon Province. Twenty elderly (aged more than 60 years old) who had low and moderate level of quality of life (WHOQOL – BREF – THAI) were recruited. The intervention consisted of ascetic exercise (15 poses) for 1 hour 3 times - 4 weeks. Statistical analysis were descriptive statistic and Paired t- test. The results found improving the quality of life level from moderate to good after 4 week in significant different (p= 0.000). The mean previous score was 74.45 which grouped in moderate quality of life and after ascetic exercise had mean score was 106.50 which grouped in good quality of life.