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ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2021

Benefits of a 3-week outpatient balneotherapy programme on patient-reported outcomes.

P L Bernard, G Ninot, N Raffort, B Aliaga, L Gamon, M Faucanie, M C Picot, O Maurelli, S Pla, L Soriteau and 2 more

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P L BernardEuromov, University of Montpellier, 700 avenue du Pic Saint Loup, Montpellier, France. pierre-louis.bernard@umontpellier.fr.
G NinotDesbrest Institute of Epidemiology and Public Health (IDESP), Montpellier, France.
N RaffortSociété Publique Locale D'Exploitation of Balaruc-Les-Bains, Balaruc-Les-Bains, France.
B AliagaSociété Publique Locale D'Exploitation of Balaruc-Les-Bains, Balaruc-Les-Bains, France.
L GamonDepartment of Medical Information, University Hospital of Montpellier, University de Montpellier 1, Montpellier, France.
M FaucanieDepartment of Medical Information, University Hospital of Montpellier, University de Montpellier 1, Montpellier, France.
M C PicotDepartment of Medical Information, University Hospital of Montpellier, University de Montpellier 1, Montpellier, France.
O MaurelliEuromov, University of Montpellier, 700 avenue du Pic Saint Loup, Montpellier, France.
S PlaEuromov, University of Montpellier, 700 avenue du Pic Saint Loup, Montpellier, France.
L SoriteauHospital St Clair. Hospital of Bassin de Thau, Sète, France.
J BousquetMACVIA-France, European Innovation Partnership On Active and Healthy
Aging Reference Site, Montpellier, France.
H BlainEuromov, University of Montpellier, 700 avenue du Pic Saint Loup, Montpellier, France.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAnalysis of the health profile of participants aged over 65 has been initiated in balneotherapy.

aimsTo determine the benefits of a 3-week outpatient balneotherapy program on patient-reported outcomes.

methodsOur sample consisted of 1471 people. The average age of the study population was 72.5 years (± 5.1) and 67% of the participants were females. Symptoms intensity was measured by visual analogue scale, and health-related quality of life (HRQL) with the EQ5D questionnaire before and after the program. Changes of perceived functional status were rated using a 3-point Likert scale.

resultsThe results indicated a significant increase in the fear of falling and a decrease in fatigue. EQ5D reveals a significant improvement after the program. The perceived change scores remained stable, except for anxiety/depression.

conclusionsThe study indicated significant improvements of HRQL and a decrease of perception of fatigue and anxiety in elderly people participants in a 3-week balneological programme.

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BalneologyQuality of LifeAccidental FallsAgedFearFemaleHumansMaleOutpatientsPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresBalneotherapy programmeIntervention studyPatient-reported outcomesPerceived changeQuality of life

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