Research Article

Investigation of the Relationship between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals

Number: 24 December 30, 2024
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Investigation of the Relationship between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationship between frailty, successful aging, and physical activity levels in older individuals. Method: Data were collected from 99 volunteer participants aged ≥65. The questionnaire was delivered online via its Google Forms link. In the study, the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) was used to evaluate participants’ frailty levels, the Successful Aging Scale (SAS) was utilized to determine their successful aging status, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) was employed to measure their physical activity levels. Results: The results of the study revealed a moderate, significant negative correlation between the TFI and SAS total scores. Additionally, a weak, significant positive correlation was found between the SAS and the IPAQ-SF total scores (s=0.982; p<0.001). A weak, negative correlation was detected between the physical component score of the TFI and the IPAQ-SF total score. There was a significant, highly negative correlation between the TFI total score and the healthy lifestyle sub-parameter score of the SAS (s=-.0634; p<0.001). Conclusion: It has been determined that more active individuals exhibit both a healthier lifestyle and lower levels of frailty. The women have been found to be statistically more frail and less active compared to the men. It has been observed that frailty increases with age.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physiotherapy

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 30, 2024

Publication Date

December 30, 2024

Submission Date

July 20, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 11, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Number: 24

APA
Akkurt, B., Yılmaz, N., & Tosun, A. (2024). Investigation of the Relationship between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals. İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 24, 1270-1278. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1519299
AMA
1.Akkurt B, Yılmaz N, Tosun A. Investigation of the Relationship between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals. IGUSABDER. 2024;(24):1270-1278. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1519299
Chicago
Akkurt, Burcu, Nergis Yılmaz, and Anıl Tosun. 2024. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals”. İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, nos. 24: 1270-78. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1519299.
EndNote
Akkurt B, Yılmaz N, Tosun A (December 1, 2024) Investigation of the Relationship between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals. İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 24 1270–1278.
IEEE
[1]B. Akkurt, N. Yılmaz, and A. Tosun, “Investigation of the Relationship between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals”, IGUSABDER, no. 24, pp. 1270–1278, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.38079/igusabder.1519299.
ISNAD
Akkurt, Burcu - Yılmaz, Nergis - Tosun, Anıl. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals”. İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 24 (December 1, 2024): 1270-1278. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1519299.
JAMA
1.Akkurt B, Yılmaz N, Tosun A. Investigation of the Relationship between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals. IGUSABDER. 2024;:1270–1278.
MLA
Akkurt, Burcu, et al. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals”. İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, no. 24, Dec. 2024, pp. 1270-8, doi:10.38079/igusabder.1519299.
Vancouver
1.Burcu Akkurt, Nergis Yılmaz, Anıl Tosun. Investigation of the Relationship between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals. IGUSABDER. 2024 Dec. 1;(24):1270-8. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1519299

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