Table 5.
Questionnaire about daily life after the study
Questionnaire | Participants with improvements (%) | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
Exercise-Intensive program | Light-load exercise program | ||
A. Exercise and physical functions | |||
(1) I feel physically lighter | 18 (66.7) | 18 (62.1) | 0.297 |
(2) I feel more confident in moving my body | 19 (70.4) | 19 (65.5) | 0.220 |
(3) I got into the habit of exercising | 21 (77.8) | 21 (72.4) | 0.659 |
(4) Decided to continue exercising | 23 (85.2) | 24 (82.8) | 0.426 |
(5) No more falling down | 4 (14.8) | 13 (44.8) | 0.037 |
(6) Pain has decreased | 4 (14.8) | 13 (44.8) | 0.057 |
B. Lifestyle | |||
(1) My daily life has become more comfortable | 13 (48.2) | 15 (51.7) | 0.486 |
(2) My life has become more regular | 10 (37.0) | 17 (58.6) | 0.290 |
(3) I have more opportunities and areas to go out | 4 (14.8) | 7 (24.1) | 0.875 |
(4) I can sleep better | 9 (33.3) | 10 (34.5) | 0.625 |
(5) I have more conversations and phone calls with family and friends | 4 (14.8) | 14 (48.3) | 0.021 |
(6) Increased going out with family and friends | 2 (7.4) | 5 (17.2) | 0.212 |
(7) I have more opportunities to use my smartphone or tablet | 13 (48.2) | 22 (75.9) | 0.102 |
C. Mental aspects | |||
(1) I feel more positive | 11 (40.5) | 18 (62.1) | 0.166 |
(2) I became more sociable | 1 (3.7) | 7 (24.1) | 0.090 |
(3) Increased self-confidence | 7 (12.5) | 12 (41.4) | 0.245 |
(4) I became more active | 5 (18.5) | 9 (31.0) | 0.521 |
(5) Less anxious about falling | 6 (22.2) | 14 (48.3) | 0.086 |
(6) Less anxious about the future | 10 (37.0) | 10 (34.5) | 0.428 |
(7) I wanted to try new things | 18 (66.7) | 23 (79.3) | 0.455 |
(8) I became more interested in others and the world | 9 (33.3) | 16 (55.2) | 0.239 |
D. Interests and community activities | |||
(1) Increased the distance and time for walking | 9 (33.3) | 17 (58.6) | 0.178 |
(2) Started (increased) hobby activities | 6 (22.2) | 10 (34.5) | 0.577 |
(3) Began to participate in community activities (increased) | 3 (11.1) | 6 (20.7) | 0.300 |
(4) Made new friends (increased) | 3 (11.1) | 6 (20.7) | 0.363 |
(5) Increased e-mail and Zoom communication with family members | 6 (22.2) | 11 (37.9) | 0.153 |