Effect of Selected Vestibular Exercises on Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Elderly Women with Type 2 Diabetes

Authors: Sai Sailesh Kumar Goothy*, Padmanabha BV, Srilatha Goothy and Mukkadan J K

DOI: 10.23880/ijbp-16000169

Volume 4, Issue 4

Abstract

Objective: The present study aimed to observe the effectiveness of vestibular exercises on sleep quality and quality of life in elderly women with type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods: 40 elderly women with type-2 diabetes were recruited for the study after written informed consent by convenient sampling. Participants acted as self-controls. The following criteria were followed while selecting the participants. Vestibular exercises comprises of 45 minutes one session. Two sessions per week was administered to the participants for a period of one month. Depression, anxiety and stress levels were assessed using DASS-42. Results: Depression, anxiety and stress levels were significantly decreased followed by the vestibular exercises. Conclusion: There was a significant decrease in the depression, anxiety and stress followed by the exercises. Further studies are recommended in this area to recommend vestibular stimulation for the benefit of elderly in general.

Keywords: Vestibular Exercise; Stress; Elderly Women; Diabetes

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