Authors : Retna Febri Arifiati; Endang Sri Wahyuni; Dr. Prasaja

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun1692

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Abstract : Background: The aging process triggers a decline in functional mobility in the elderly. This decline will limit functional independence in daily activities. Outdoor activities such as outbound have the potential to maintain the physical fitness of the elderly. The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of outbound participation on the functional mobility of the elderly in Dukuh Tempuran, Bolon Village, Colomadu District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, Indonesia.  Method: This study used a quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population of the elderly in Dukuh Tempuran, Bolon Village, Colomadu District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, Indonesia was 130 people. The sampling technique used purposive sampling to obtain a total sample of 90 elderly. Functional mobility was measured using the Berg Balance Scale instrument. Data analysis of different tests.  Results: The results showed a significant increase in functional mobility after participating in outbound activities where the significance value was 0.000 p <0.05. Elderly who actively participated in outbound activities showed better balance so that this activity could stimulate the motoric and physical coordination of the elderly positively.  Conclusion: Participation in outbound activities plays a significant role in increasing the functional mobility of the elderly. This activity can be a recommendation for a preventive health program for the elderly.

Keywords : Elderly, Functional Mobility, Outbound, Physical Activity.

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