A comparative study of cognitive function by using MOCA score and functional physical activity by using 6 minute walk test among elderly diabetic and non-diabetic
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction and Objective The prevalence and incidence of DM increase with agingDM is associated with increased risk for mild cognitive impairment in elderly and have low exercise capacity in higher age so it necessitates this study The objective was to assess compare and correlate MOCA score and 6 minute walk distance among elderly diabetic and elderly non diabeticsMaterials and Methods This study included 50 cases and 50 controls who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria Both cases and control were asked to perform the 6 minute walk test according to American thoracic society guidelines and distance walked in 6 minutes is noted in meters and they were asked to answer some written and oral questionnaire using Montreal cognitive assessment score MOCA and score obtained were noted The distance walked is compared among diabetic and non diabetic elderly by independent lsquotrsquo test and MOCA score are compared among diabetic and non diabetic elderly using chi square testResults The result showed that there is no statistical significant difference in cognitive function assessment by using MOCA score among diabetic and non diabetic elderly using chi square test p value 041 There is statistical significant difference with p value lt 0001 in distance walked in 6 min walk test among diabetic and non diabetic elderly There is no significant correlation between MOCA score and 6 min walk test among the both groupsConclusion The cognitive function test by MOCA score is not correlated with the functional physical activity among diabetic and non diabetic elderly populationKeywords 6 Minute Walk test Cognitive function test MOCA Elderly Diabetic Elderly Non diabeticnbsp
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Purushothama. S. M Dr. , Divya. A. J.
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- DOI 10.18231/2394-2126.2018.0030
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