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ctional disability screening within Health promotion program telesna (ne)aktivnost in njen pomen ... | physical (in)activity and its importance ...
motivates elderly for active life
Tjaša Knific, Andrea Backović Juričan
National institute of Public Health, Trubarjeva 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Introduction: Functional disability (FD) in elderly is representing a major and in-
creasing burden for society. A screening system for FD has been introduced in
Slovenia within Health promotion program to assess and improve their func-
tional status.
Methods: Screening system for FD is available to individuals 65 years of age or
older. It includes screening interview (WHO DAS 2.0 questionnaire) and two
additional tests for assessment of muscular strength. In case of FD detection,
the individual is invited to additional functional testing within a workshop »I am
moving«, where they empower themselves for healthy and active life.
Results: 238 individuals were screened for FD in 2016. Average age of screened
participants was 71.9 years. 25.6 % were M, where FD was present in 18.5 %,
74.4 % were W, where FD was present in 55.9 %. Men are better in muscular
strength status (9.2 % of FD M and 26.9 % of FD W have average or below av-
erage results). Fitness test results and effect of workshops intervention are un-
der a process of evaluation.
Discussion and conclusions: FD screening is quick and simple way to evaluate
average functioning status in elderly. Our experience shows that screening for
FD motivates elderly to change their physical activity habits. In order to effec-
tively address challenges related to aging population trend in Slovenia, a Na-
tional FD screening program needs to be established. Better PF reduce pres-
ence of FD and helps to achieve active aging process of elderly population.
Keywords: health promotion program, functional disability, fitness tests,
active life, elderly.
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motivates elderly for active life
Tjaša Knific, Andrea Backović Juričan
National institute of Public Health, Trubarjeva 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Introduction: Functional disability (FD) in elderly is representing a major and in-
creasing burden for society. A screening system for FD has been introduced in
Slovenia within Health promotion program to assess and improve their func-
tional status.
Methods: Screening system for FD is available to individuals 65 years of age or
older. It includes screening interview (WHO DAS 2.0 questionnaire) and two
additional tests for assessment of muscular strength. In case of FD detection,
the individual is invited to additional functional testing within a workshop »I am
moving«, where they empower themselves for healthy and active life.
Results: 238 individuals were screened for FD in 2016. Average age of screened
participants was 71.9 years. 25.6 % were M, where FD was present in 18.5 %,
74.4 % were W, where FD was present in 55.9 %. Men are better in muscular
strength status (9.2 % of FD M and 26.9 % of FD W have average or below av-
erage results). Fitness test results and effect of workshops intervention are un-
der a process of evaluation.
Discussion and conclusions: FD screening is quick and simple way to evaluate
average functioning status in elderly. Our experience shows that screening for
FD motivates elderly to change their physical activity habits. In order to effec-
tively address challenges related to aging population trend in Slovenia, a Na-
tional FD screening program needs to be established. Better PF reduce pres-
ence of FD and helps to achieve active aging process of elderly population.
Keywords: health promotion program, functional disability, fitness tests,
active life, elderly.
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