Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Abstract

Effect of Group Interaction on Quality of Life in elder adults referring to Jahandidegan center in Shiraz, Iran

Iran Jahanbin, Fariba Ghodsbin, Nazila Bagherzade and Mohamad Hosien Kave

Background: The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of group interaction on life quality among elderly people attending a day centre in Shiraz, Iran.
 
Methods: A sample of 90 people aged 55-75 years participated in the study. The General Health Questionnaire was primarily administered to the elderly and scores lower than 23 were selected for the study. Then they were divided into 2 groups, Experimental and control, and completed the SF26 questionnaire. The Experimental group was divided into 5 sub groups, attending 8 weekly sessions on different aspects of healthy lifestyle. After the completion of the sessions SF-26 Questionnaire was completed by only the experimental group and after 3 months by both groups.
 
Results: The score of QOL of the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group (P<0.007) 3 months after the intervention.
 
Conclusion: Group interaction had a positive effect on QOL, especially on social communication end psychological dimensions.