Combination of Physical Exercises Program with Music Activities and its Effect on Musculoskeletal Pain, Anxiety and Depression among Institutionalized Elderly

Morsy, Nahed Ahmed; Mohamed, Sabah Abo Elfetoh; Khaton, Samia

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2014.202875

Combination of Physical Exercises Program with Music Activities and its Effect on Musculoskeletal Pain, Anxiety and Depression among Institutionalized Elderly

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University.

² Lecturer of Psychiatric and mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University

³ Lecturer of Community Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University.

10.21608/tsnj.2014.202875

Abstract

Elderly pop < /span>ulations constitute a large segment of Egyp < /span>tian community. Physical and psychological changes occurs during elderly stage makes them complain frequently from muscle pain, anxiety and depression. The aim of this study was to evaluate the implementation of physical exercises program combined with music activities on musculoskeletal pain, anxiety and depression among institutionalized elderly. Materials and method: Quasi exp < /span>erimental design was used. The study was conducted in Elsaada Geriatric Home in Tanta City; Egypt. 20 elderly subjects of the residents firstly conduct physical exercises for one hour/day for two weeks. Two weeks after, implement physical exercise combined with music activities for another two weeks. The effect of interventions on pain, anxiety and depression was evaluated using Visual Analogue Scale and Behavioral rating scale of pain, Beck Anxiety Inventory and Geriatric Depression Scale. Results, there was a statistically significant differences found between the effect of physical exercises intervention and p < /span>hysical exercises with music intervention in relation to levels of depression; anxiety and pain with a difference mean score 2.85+4.38, 7.65+5.32 and 1.35£1.50 respectively. Conclusion and Recommendation: This study provides evidence that the combination between exercise and music interventions is more effective tools for relief of pain, anxiety, and depression among elders. The study recommended that the Geriatric home should involve music activities and exercise program on their daily schedule. Also, nurses can use exercise and music interventions beside each other as safe, inexpensive and effective interventions, for elders with musculoskeletal pain, anxiety