Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to create a model with the added measure of independence of ADL in order to measure the physical activity of aged people with dyskinesia. Method: The subjects were 60 institutionalized aged persons with dyskinesia. The dependent variable was the physical activity estimated by heart rate (HRPA) during 24-hour monitoring. The independent variables were the items of ADL, communication level, feeding, toilet, movement, dressing, bathing and getting into and out of bed, as well as inclination to exercise before disability (PAEXL), inclination to exercise after disability (POEXL), and regularity of toilet and daily living activities. With these 5 items as independent variables multiple regression was performed with the dependent variable, HRPA, and the variables contributing to physical activity were determined. Result: The model equation was determined as
HRPA=1344.341-63.011*PAEXL+52.802*POEXL-62.150* Movement
ADL was not a significant variable, but inclination to exercise both before and after disabilty were significant variables. The multiple regression coefficient was 0.443. The 95% confidence limits of PAEXL, POEXL and movement were -108.209/-17.812, 6.504/99.100 and -124.461/0.161, respectively. Conclusion: POEXL was related positively to HRPA. When PAEXL was high it related negatively to HRPA. It is considered that the measure derived from these variables could be used in a test battery as a measure of physical activity of aged people with dyskinesia.
