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.

Keywords: Vestibular Exercise; Stress; Elderly Women; Diabetes

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