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NCT Number: NCT06568822

Physical Activity, Life Satisfaction and Medication Adherence in Older Adults

This study will examine the relationships between physical activity, life satisfaction, and medication adherence in elderly individuals with chronic diseases. The research will involve participants aged 65 and above, using the The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly scale to assess physical activity, the Turkish version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale for life satisfaction, and the Modified Morisky Scale for medication adherence.

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Activity Behavior Health Behavior Life Satisfaction Medication Adherence Motor Activity Older Adults Patient Acceptance of Health Care Patient Compliance Personal Satisfaction Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Bezmialem Vakıf University

Istanbul, 34230, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly will be used to assess the physical activity levels of geriatric patients. Life satisfaction will be measured using the Turkish version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and medication adherence will be evaluated with the Modified Morisky Scale. The data collection will involve forms, including a Sociodemographic Information Form, the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, Turkish version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Modified Morisky Scale, all of which will be digitized using Google Forms. The Google Forms link will then be shared via email by the researchers with individuals who have elderly family members. Before starting to complete the scales with older patients who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria, they will be informed about the study's purpose, the forms involved, and the time required for completion.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 65 years or older
  • Voluntarily participating
  • Having at least one chronic disease such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or hyperlipidemia
  • With prescribed medication for the medical treatment of their diagnosed chronic disease

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of chronic neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Any oncological disease

Treatment and study plan

Asessment

Other

Data prepared by researchers regarding the general characteristics of older adults will be examined.

Other names: Sociodemographic Information Form

The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE)

Other

PASE will be used to assess the physical activity levels of older adults.

Other names: PASE

Turkish Version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (T-SWLS)

Other

T-SWLS will be used to assess life satisfaction of older adults.

Other names: T-SWLS

Modified Morisky Scale (MMS)

Other

MMS will be used to evaluate medication adherence in older adults.

Other names: MMS

Primary outcomes

  1. Physical Activity

    Time frame: One Month

    The Physical Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE) will be used to assess the physical activity of elderly individuals. The overall PASE score ranges from 0 to 400 or more, with higher scores indicating better physical activity levels.

  2. Life Satisfaction

    Time frame: One Month

    Turkish version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (T-SWLS) is a one-dimensional Likert-type scale consisting of 5 questions. The total score of the scale is calculated by adding the scores given to the statements in the scale. The total Turkish version of the SWLS score varies between 5 and 25, and higher scores indicate a better level of life satisfaction.

  3. Medication Adherence

    Time frame: One Month

    The Modified Morisky Scale (MMS) will be used to examine the patient's compliance with treatment by evaluating the motivation and knowledge levels of individuals with chronic diseases regarding pharmacological treatment during long-term treatment. The total score that can be obtained from the scale varies between 0 and 6.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bezmialem Vakif University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity, Life Satisfaction, and Medication Adherence Outcomes Among Older Turkish Adults

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Aug 23, 2024
Registry last updated
Feb 10, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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