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

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

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

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

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
Intervention / Treatment
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

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

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Bezmialem Vakif University

Publications and helpful links

The person responsible for entering information about the study voluntarily provides these publications. These may be about anything related to the study.

General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

August 19, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 27, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

August 27, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 19, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 22, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

August 23, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 10, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 7, 2026

Last Verified

February 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 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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