2021 Volume 48 Issue 5 Pages 482-489
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of independence and methods of mobility on positivity of attitude during leisure activity in an outpatient rehabilitation service for long-term care.
Methods: Ninety-seven elderly persons (mean age, 83.2 ± 7.3 years; 30 men, 67 women) who underwent outpatient rehabilitation service for long-term care participated in this study. Positivity of attitude during leisure activity was assessed by one evaluator using items related to activity and interpersonal relationships in a behavioral rating scale for the elderly. Mobility independence was classified as assistance, supervision, or independence, and method of mobility was classified as wheelchair or walking. Age, sex, diagnosis, required care level in daily living, upper limb function, cognitive function, posture during leisure activity were recorded as other independent variables. The odds ratio was calculated by generalized estimating equations to analyze the effects of these independent variables on the positivity of attitude during leisure activity.
Results: High mobility independence and high cognitive function were significantly associated with high activity and enhanced interpersonal relationships during leisure activity. Having a wheelchair for mobility significantly increased activity. The odds ratios were greater for mobility independence than for cognitive function.
Conclusion: Even when taking method of mobility and level of cognitive function into consideration, independence of mobility influenced positivity of attitude in leisure activity.
