Comparison of fatigue and functional status in elderly type 2 diabetes patients versus age and gender matched individuals
Abstract Introduction Fatigue is a common yet not frequently explored complication of diabetes. There are fewer studies available on the impact of diabetes on the severity of fatigue and the functional status of patients. Methods Fifty individuals meeting the inclusion criteria were included. The in...
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| description | Abstract Introduction Fatigue is a common yet not frequently explored complication of diabetes. There are fewer studies available on the impact of diabetes on the severity of fatigue and the functional status of patients. Methods Fifty individuals meeting the inclusion criteria were included. The individuals were divided into two groups: group A (diabetic elderly individuals) and group B (nondiabetic age and gender‐matched individuals). An observational analytical study was conducted. Outcome measures used were: fatigue severity scale (FSS), lower extremity functional scale (LEFS), 6‐minute walk distance (6MWD), and 30‐second chair stand test. SPSS 16 was used to analyze data. Results As per the normality test, a between‐group comparison of fatigue severity scale (FSS) score, chair stand test score, and LEFS score was carried out by a nonparametric Mann–Whitney test, which showed a statistically significant difference between the groups (P < 0.05). Between‐group comparison of 6MWD was carried out by parametric unpaired t test. The results showed a statistically significant difference in the distance walked by both groups. Conclusion Higher levels of fatigue and impaired functional status along with reduced strength and function of lower limbs was seen in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes Inclusion of symptom assessment and strategies to reduce the burden of fatigue in diabetes patient should be incorporated. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-304f91b0be56454c9da48f239243514d2024-04-02T10:45:52ZengWileyAging Medicine2475-03602024-02-0171848910.1002/agm2.12289Comparison of fatigue and functional status in elderly type 2 diabetes patients versus age and gender matched individualsPriyal P. Bhatt0Megha S. Sheth1LJ Institute of Physiotherapy LJ University Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Gujarat IndiaLecturer Community Health and Rehabilitation Lecturer SBB College of Physiotherapy Ahmedabad Gujarat IndiaAbstract Introduction Fatigue is a common yet not frequently explored complication of diabetes. There are fewer studies available on the impact of diabetes on the severity of fatigue and the functional status of patients. Methods Fifty individuals meeting the inclusion criteria were included. The individuals were divided into two groups: group A (diabetic elderly individuals) and group B (nondiabetic age and gender‐matched individuals). An observational analytical study was conducted. Outcome measures used were: fatigue severity scale (FSS), lower extremity functional scale (LEFS), 6‐minute walk distance (6MWD), and 30‐second chair stand test. SPSS 16 was used to analyze data. Results As per the normality test, a between‐group comparison of fatigue severity scale (FSS) score, chair stand test score, and LEFS score was carried out by a nonparametric Mann–Whitney test, which showed a statistically significant difference between the groups (P < 0.05). Between‐group comparison of 6MWD was carried out by parametric unpaired t test. The results showed a statistically significant difference in the distance walked by both groups. Conclusion Higher levels of fatigue and impaired functional status along with reduced strength and function of lower limbs was seen in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes Inclusion of symptom assessment and strategies to reduce the burden of fatigue in diabetes patient should be incorporated.https://doi.org/10.1002/agm2.12289diabetes mellitusfatiguelower limb function |
| spellingShingle | Priyal P. Bhatt Megha S. Sheth Comparison of fatigue and functional status in elderly type 2 diabetes patients versus age and gender matched individuals Aging Medicine diabetes mellitus fatigue lower limb function |
| title | Comparison of fatigue and functional status in elderly type 2 diabetes patients versus age and gender matched individuals |
| title_full | Comparison of fatigue and functional status in elderly type 2 diabetes patients versus age and gender matched individuals |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of fatigue and functional status in elderly type 2 diabetes patients versus age and gender matched individuals |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of fatigue and functional status in elderly type 2 diabetes patients versus age and gender matched individuals |
| title_short | Comparison of fatigue and functional status in elderly type 2 diabetes patients versus age and gender matched individuals |
| title_sort | comparison of fatigue and functional status in elderly type 2 diabetes patients versus age and gender matched individuals |
| topic | diabetes mellitus fatigue lower limb function |
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