Efectividad de un programa de intervención socio-motriz en población mayor con riesgo social

Abstract

IntroductionThe objective is to assess the effectiveness of a social-physical activity intervention program in the improvement of the health-related quality of life and functional physical condition of patients older than 65 years at social risk. Material and methodsQuasi-experimental intervention (pretest-posttest). SettingCommunity activity; primary care and public education centres. Participants: Twenty-nine patients older than 65 years, seen at the health centre, with a diagnosis of social risk.The program included monthly health education sessions and two weekly sessions of one hour of exercise for 6 months. Measurements were taken before and at the end of the study. Outcome variables were: quality of life valued using the SF36 questionnaire and functional fitness through Senior Fitness Battery Test. ResultsAfter intervention improved all tests for the physical qualities improved after the intervention; in the 6-minutes walk all subjects improved from baseline, with an average increase of 62±36 metres (95% CI: 48-76). The SF-36 questionnaire improved 8 scales and mental summary component with a further increase of 6 points (P<.05). ConclusionsSocial-physical activity intervention program improved the health-related quality of life related and functional physical condition in older people at social risk. This paper provides evidence in favour of the implementation of social-physical community activities, coordinated between health services and education centres, aimed at the elderly at risk.