Physical Activity, Life Satisfaction and Medication Adherence in Older Adults

February 7, 2026 updated by: Deniz Tuncer, Bezmialem Vakif University

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

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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82

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Istanbul
      • Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34230
        • Bezmialem Vakıf University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Older adults who are prescribed medication due to at least one chronic disease such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or hyperlipidemia

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Older Adults
Other: Asessment
Data prepared by researchers regarding the general characteristics of older adults will be examined.
Other Names:
  • Sociodemographic Information Form
Other: The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE)
PASE will be used to assess the physical activity levels of older adults.
Other Names:
  • PASE
Other: Turkish Version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (T-SWLS)
T-SWLS will be used to assess life satisfaction of older adults.
Other Names:
  • T-SWLS
Other: Modified Morisky Scale (MMS)
MMS will be used to evaluate medication adherence in older adults.
Other Names:
  • MMS

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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.
One Month
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.
One Month
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.
One Month

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Bezmialem Vakif University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

The actual date on which the first participant was enrolled in a clinical study. The "anticipated" study start date is the date that the researchers think will be the study start date.
August 19, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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August 27, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

The date on which the last participant in a clinical study was examined or received an intervention/treatment to collect final data for the primary outcome measures, secondary outcome measures, and adverse events (that is, the last participant's last visit). The "anticipated" study completion date is the date that the researchers think will be the study completion date.
August 27, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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August 19, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 22, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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August 23, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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February 10, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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February 7, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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February 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 10/01/2024-136736

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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