抄録・内容(英) | We investigated whether interventions that are based on behavior analysis increase the frequency of voluntary exercise and have an effect on exercise habits and self-perceived health in elderly people of New-Town. Subjects were 23 elderly residents of new towns (12 male, 11 female, mean age 72 ± 3.9 years). In order to increase the frequency of voluntary exercise at home, we planned different interventions with the addition of rewards such as exercise calendars, attention, praise, and small gifts. Assessment items comprised frequency of excursions, exercise frequency, exercise time, self-efficacy in regard to exercise (exercise SE), stages of change in exercise habits (stages of change), self-perceived health, the chair stand test (CST), and the timed up and go test (TUG). Measurements were taken three times: at baseline, after intervention, and during follow-up. The frequency of voluntary exercise increased significantly through giving praise, attention, and small gifts. A comparison of baseline and after intervention revealed significant differences for exercise frequency (p=0.002) and exercise time (p=0.009). When baseline and follow-up were compared, a significant difference was only noted for self-perceived health (p=0.014). The frequency of voluntary exercise increased significantly as a result of intervention with rewards based on behavior analysis. However, we confirmed an effect on voluntary exercise frequency according to the season the intervention was conducted and whether or not group exercise was performed. Our results suggested that self-perceived health would improve by adhering to exercise. |