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Volume 8 Journal of Palliative Care & Medicine
ISSN: 2165-7386 Geriatrics 2018
July 30-31, 2018
July 30-31, 2018 | Barcelona, Spain
8th International Conference on
Geriatrics Gerontology & Palliative Nursing
The effect of gate ball exercise on peripheral neuropathy of the elderly
Jinil Kim
Sorokdo National Hospital, South Korea
Purpose: We designed and implemented a gate ball exercise program for elderly patients with peripheral neuropathy. This was
to provide and increase physical activity to improve social participation and prevent secondary complications.
Methods: The program was held in a private gate ball field three times a week from April to November 2016. We hired a
professional technical coach with help from the Association of Goheung gate balls and the patients participated in a total
of nine local community competitions. In order to investigate the satisfaction of the patients, we made a questionnaire. The
questionnaire consisted of 8 items: technical guidance, exercise facility, exercise equipment, frequency, quantity, change of
life (activity), help to maintain health, and eliminate bias. The questionnaire was administered twice, in April and November.
Statistical analysis was performed using IMB SPSS Statistics 21 and paired t-test.
Results: All 23 patients participated in the program and 20 completed the questionnaire. Satisfaction was improved in most of
the questionnaire items and this was statistically significant.
Conclusion: The patients increased their social participation by experiencing competition through exercise and by interacting
with others. For the elderly patients with inactive peripheral neuropathy, gate ball exercise was an easy and entertaining activity.
The presence of a professional technical coach and the use of specific exercise programs and private gate ball fields’ furtherly
enhanced patient participation and satisfaction. We have found that gate ball exercise has brought a positive change in the
physical and mental condition of the patients and is suitable as a sustainable exercise.
J Palliat Care Med 2018, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2165-7386-C2-018