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Table 6 Self-rated health* for overall sample and according to age group

From: Dance on: a mixed-method study into the feasibility and effectiveness of a dance programme to increase physical activity levels and wellbeing in adults and older adults

 

Overall sample (n = 623)

Adult (n = 63)

Older adult (n = 349)

Oldest old (n = 98)

Health state measured using EQ VAS scale (0–100)

Median (IQR)

 Baseline health

62.0 (45.0, 80.0)

55.0 (40.0, 75.0)

70.0 (50.0, 80.0)

50.0 (30.0, 70.0)

 3 months health

70.0 (50.0, 80.0)

60.0 (50.0, 80.0)

70.0 (50.0, 80.0)

50.0 (32.3, 70.0)

 6 months health

70.0 (50.0, 80.0)

60.0 (50.0, 75.0)

70.0 (50.0, 80.0)

50.0 (30.0, 70.0)

 12 months health

70.0 (50.0, 80.0)

60.0 (40.0, 75.0)

70.0 (50.0, 80.0)

50.0 (30.0, 70.0)

  1. Age group: adult (65 <), older adult (65–84), oldest old (85 +)
  2. EQ VAS EuroQol-visual analogue scales, IQR Interquartile range, n number
  3. *The EQ VAS was used to assess self-rated health on a vertical visual analogue scale (0–100). The end points are labelled ‘Best imaginable health state’ (100) and ‘Worst imaginable health state’ (0)
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BMC Geriatrics

ISSN: 1471-2318

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