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Akatsu H, Manabe T, Kawade Y, Masaki Y, Hoshino S, Jo T, Kobayashi S, Hayakawa T, Ohara H. Effect of Ankle Weights as a Frailty Prevention Strategy in the Community-Dwelling Elderly: A Preliminary Report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19127350. [PMID: 35742596 PMCID: PMC9224507 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
Abstract
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthy older adults have been less willing to engage in group exercise for fear of contracting this illness. Therefore, there is a need for an effective home-based exercise program to prevent frailty in the elderly. In this study, we assessed the effectiveness of ankle weights as a frailty prevention device for older adults. The study participants were aged 50−90 years and were screened for falls using the Motor Fitness Scale. Participants were divided into two age groups (≤70 and >70 years) for analysis. Older community-dwelling adults were invited to use ankle weights for 3 months. Seventy-four people responded to the invitation. Physical and cognitive status and performance (body composition, grip strength, standing on one leg with eyes open, the 30 s chair stand test (CS-30), Timed Up and Go test, walking speed, body sway, Japanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment) were assessed before and after 3 months of intervention. CS-30 performance improved during the study. CS-30 reflects lower limb/trunk muscle strength and can be used to indicate the risk of falls. Wearing ankle weights can be recommended for strengthening the muscles of the lower limb and trunk in the elderly.
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- Hiroyasu Akatsu
- Department of Community-Based Medical Education, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan; (Y.K.); (H.O.)
- Community-Based Integrated Care System Promotion and Research Center, Nagoya City University Hospital, Nagoya 467-0001, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-52-851-5511
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- Department of Medical Innovation, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan;
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- Department of Community-Based Medical Education, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan; (Y.K.); (H.O.)
- Community-Based Integrated Care System Promotion and Research Center, Nagoya City University Hospital, Nagoya 467-0001, Japan
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- Gamagori Municipal Hospital, Gamagori 443-8501, Japan; (S.H.); (T.J.)
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- Gamagori Municipal Hospital, Gamagori 443-8501, Japan; (S.H.); (T.J.)
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- Department of Community-Based Medical Education, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan; (Y.K.); (H.O.)
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Aronson KI, Danoff SK, Russell AM, Ryerson CJ, Suzuki A, Wijsenbeek MS, Bajwah S, Bianchi P, Corte TJ, Lee JS, Lindell KO, Maher TM, Martinez FJ, Meek PM, Raghu G, Rouland G, Rudell R, Safford MM, Sheth JS, Swigris JJ. Patient-centered Outcomes Research in Interstitial Lung Disease: An Official American Thoracic Society Research Statement. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2021; 204:e3-e23. [PMID: 34283696 PMCID: PMC8650796 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202105-1193st] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background: In the past two decades, many advances have been made to our understanding of interstitial lung disease (ILD) and the way we approach its treatment. Despite this, many questions remain unanswered, particularly those related to how the disease and its therapies impact outcomes that are most important to patients. There is currently a lack of guidance on how to best define and incorporate these patient-centered outcomes in ILD research. Objectives: To summarize the current state of patient-centered outcomes research in ILD, identify gaps in knowledge and research, and highlight opportunities and methods for future patient-centered research agendas in ILD. Methods: An international interdisciplinary group of experts was assembled. The group identified top patient-centered outcomes in ILD, reviewed available literature for each outcome, highlighted important discoveries and knowledge gaps, and formulated research recommendations. Results: The committee identified seven themes around patient-centered outcomes as the focus of the statement. After a review of the literature and expert committee discussion, we developed 28 research recommendations. Conclusions: Patient-centered outcomes are key to ascertaining whether and how ILD and interventions used to treat it affect the way patients feel and function in their daily lives. Ample opportunities exist to conduct additional work dedicated to elevating and incorporating patient-centered outcomes in ILD research.
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Ho HH, Fang IY, Yu YC, Huang YP, Kuo IL, Wang LT, Tsai MC, Chang SH, Hsueh MC. Is functional fitness performance a useful predictor of risk of falls among community-dwelling older adults? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 79:108. [PMID: 34144712 PMCID: PMC8212534 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-021-00608-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background Falls among older adults are a serious public health problem. Many studies indicate that positive functional fitness performance decreases the risk of falls. A limited amount of previous study has investigated the association between broad functional fitness and the fall risk. This study examines the associations between functional fitness and the risk of falling among community-dwelling older adults. Methods Three waves of cross-sectional data were collected from 2017 to 2019 in Taipei City, Taiwan. Six hundred sixty-five participants aged ≥65 years were randomly recruited from 12 districts of Taipei. Eight functional fitness tests (i.e., back scratch, chair-sit and-reach, 8-ft up-and-go, 30-s sit-to-stand, 30-s arm curl, 30-s single-leg stance, 2-min step, and hand grip strength tests) were performed to record the physical performance of older subjects. A Chinese version of the fall-risk questionnaire (FRQ) was used to calculate the fall risk scores. Linear regression and logistic regression were utilized to estimate the relationships of each functional fitness and fall risk. Result The results showed that 37.45% of older adults had a high risk of falling. It was found for each functional fitness that performance was linearly associated with the risk of falling. Moreover, older adults with low-performance levels in all functional fitness except back-scratching were more likely to have a higher risk of falling. Conclusions Our study indicated that functional fitness performance appears to provide valid predictive guidance for reducing the risk of falling among the older population. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13690-021-00608-1.
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- Hsin-Hung Ho
- Department of Geriatric Care, Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, 92, Shengjing Road, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Physical Education Center, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, 1, Nan-Tai Street, Yungkang Dist, Tainan, 710301, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Education, National Taiwan Normal University, 162, Heping East Road Section 1, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Sport, Leisure and Hospitality Management, National Taiwan Normal University, 129, Heping East Road Section 1, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Sport, Leisure and Hospitality Management, National Taiwan Normal University, 129, Heping East Road Section 1, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Education, National Taiwan Normal University, 162, Heping East Road Section 1, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Education, National Taiwan Normal University, 162, Heping East Road Section 1, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Education, National Taiwan Normal University, 162, Heping East Road Section 1, Taipei, 106, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Sport Pedagogy, University of Taipei, 101, Jhongcheng Road Section 2, Taipei, 111, Taiwan
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Holland AE, Malaguti C, Hoffman M, Lahham A, Burge AT, Dowman L, May AK, Bondarenko J, Graco M, Tikellis G, Lee JY, Cox NS. Home-based or remote exercise testing in chronic respiratory disease, during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: A rapid review. Chron Respir Dis 2020; 17:1479973120952418. [PMID: 32840385 PMCID: PMC7450293 DOI: 10.1177/1479973120952418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives: To identify exercise tests that are suitable for home-based or remote
administration in people with chronic lung disease. Methods: Rapid review of studies that reported home-based or remote administration of
an exercise test in people with chronic lung disease, and studies reporting
their clinimetric (measurement) properties. Results: 84 studies were included. Tests used at home were the 6-minute walk test
(6MWT, two studies), sit-to-stand tests (STS, five studies), Timed Up and Go
(TUG, 4 studies) and step tests (two studies). Exercise tests administered
remotely were the 6MWT (two studies) and step test (one study). Compared to
centre-based testing the 6MWT distance was similar when performed outdoors
but shorter when performed at home (two studies). The STS, TUG and step
tests were feasible, reliable (intra-class correlation coefficients
>0.80), valid (concurrent and known groups validity) and moderately
responsive to pulmonary rehabilitation (medium effect sizes). These tests
elicited less desaturation than the 6MWT, and validated methods to prescribe
exercise were not reported. Discussion: The STS, step and TUG tests can be performed at home, but do not accurately
document desaturation with walking or allow exercise prescription. Patients
at risk of desaturation should be prioritised for centre-based exercise
testing when this is available.
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- Anne E Holland
- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 2541Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Physiotherapy, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Australia
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- Department of Cardiorespiratory and Skeletal muscle, 28113Federal University of Juiz de Fora, São Pedro, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 2541Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 2541Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 2541Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Physiotherapy, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Australia
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 2541Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Physiotherapy, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Australia
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 2541Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 2541Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Australia.,Allied Health, 5392Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 2541Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 2541Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 2541Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Australia
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