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Li D, Jia J, Zeng H, Zhong X, Chen H, Yi C. Efficacy of exercise rehabilitation for managing patients with Alzheimer's disease. Neural Regen Res 2024; 19:2175-2188. [PMID: 38488551 PMCID: PMC11034587 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.391308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2024] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive and degenerative neurological disease characterized by the deterioration of cognitive functions. While a definitive cure and optimal medication to impede disease progression are currently unavailable, a plethora of studies have highlighted the potential advantages of exercise rehabilitation for managing this condition. Those studies show that exercise rehabilitation can enhance cognitive function and improve the quality of life for individuals affected by AD. Therefore, exercise rehabilitation has been regarded as one of the most important strategies for managing patients with AD. Herein, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the currently available findings on exercise rehabilitation in patients with AD, with a focus on the exercise types which have shown efficacy when implemented alone or combined with other treatment methods, as well as the potential mechanisms underlying these positive effects. Specifically, we explain how exercise may improve the brain microenvironment and neuronal plasticity. In conclusion, exercise is a cost-effective intervention to enhance cognitive performance and improve quality of life in patients with mild to moderate cognitive dysfunction. Therefore, it can potentially become both a physical activity and a tailored intervention. This review may aid the development of more effective and individualized treatment strategies to address the challenges imposed by this debilitating disease, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
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- Dan Li
- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, Huichang County People’s Hospital, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
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- Research Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Active Substance Screening and Translational Research, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disease, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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Papamichail P, Sagredaki ML, Bouzineki C, Kanellopoulou S, Lyros E, Christakou A. The Effectiveness of an Exercise Program on Muscle Strength and Range of Motion on Upper Limbs, Functional Ability and Depression at Early Stage of Dementia. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4136. [PMID: 39064174 PMCID: PMC11278101 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13144136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Background: Dementia involves the loss of cognitive abilities and represents a decline from the prior level of function, which impairs functional abilities in day-to-day life. The purpose of the present study is to examine the effectiveness of an exercise program on the muscle strength and range of motion of the upper limbs, the functional status, and the depression of elderly people with early stage dementia. Methods: The sample consisted of 60 elderly people with early stage dementia who were randomly divided into a control and an experimental group of 30 participants each. The experimental group received a 12-week Otago exercise program with 45 min duration of each session. The control group received usual care without doing exercise. The outcome measures of muscle strength and range of motion of the upper limbs, the functional status, and the depression were assessed by valid instruments and tests at the beginning and at the end of the intervention program. Repeated measures one-way ANOVA and Mann-Whitney tests examined the differences between the two groups at the end of the 12-week exercise program. Results: Statistically significant differences were found between the experimental and control groups in the entire outcome measures (functional ability F = 9.35 p < 0.05; muscle strength right hand F = 32.33, p < 0.05 left hand U = 95.50 p < 0.01; e.g., range of motion shoulder extension U = 104.00 p < 0.01), except depression. Conclusions: Both muscle strength and range of motion of the upper limbs, as well as the functional ability, were improved by the exercise program. Further research is needed to investigate the present results, in particular to explore the long-term cognitive, behavioral, and functional status outcomes of exercise in the early stages of dementia.
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- Panagiotis Papamichail
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Peloponnese, 23100 Sparta, Greece; (P.P.); (M.-L.S.); (E.L.)
- Intensive Care Unit, Bioclinic Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Peloponnese, 23100 Sparta, Greece; (P.P.); (M.-L.S.); (E.L.)
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Peloponnese, 23100 Sparta, Greece; (P.P.); (M.-L.S.); (E.L.)
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Lab Biomechanics, School of Health Sciences, University of Peloponnese, 23100 Sparta, Greece
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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Abdullahi A, Wong TWL, Ng SSM. Effects of home-based and telerehabilitation exercise on mental and physical health, and disease cost in people with Alzheimer's disease: A meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 97:102284. [PMID: 38599523 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a very disabling long-term disease that requires continuous regular care. A cost-effective and sustainable means of such care may be physical activity or exercise delivered at home or through telerehabilitation. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of home-based or telerehabilitation exercise in people with AD. METHOD PubMED, Embase, Web of Science (WoS), PEDro, and CENTRAL were searched for randomized controlled trials until January 2024. The data extracted include the characteristics of the participants, the interventions used for both experimental and the control groups, the baseline, post-intervention and follow-up mean and standard deviation values on the outcomes assessed and the findings of the included studies. Cochrane risks of bias assessment tool and PEDro scale were used to assess the risks of bias and methodological quality of the studies. The results were analyzed using narrative and quantitative syntheses. RESULT Eleven articles from nine studies (n=550) were included in the study. The results showed that, only global cognitive function (SMD = 0.72, 95% CI = 0.19-1.25, p=0.007), neuropsychiatric symptom (MD = -5.28, 95% CI =-6.22 to -4.34, p<0.0001) and ADL (SMD =3.12, 95% CI =0.11-6.13, p=0.04) improved significantly higher in the experimental group post-intervention. At follow-up, the significant difference was maintained only in neuropsychiatric symptoms (MD =-6.20, 95% CI =-7.17 to -5.23, p<0.0001). CONCLUSION There is a low evidence on the effects of home-based physical activity or exercise on global cognitive function, neuropsychiatric symptoms and ADL.
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- Auwal Abdullahi
- Fromerly, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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Liu C, Gao S, Li S. The effect of physical exercise intervention on the ability of daily living in patients with Alzheimer's dementia: a meta-analysis. Front Aging Neurosci 2024; 16:1391611. [PMID: 38882523 PMCID: PMC11177344 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2024.1391611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Objective To systematically evaluate the effect of physical exercise intervention on the activities of daily living (ADL) on patients with Alzheimer's dementia (AD) and explore the optimal exercise scheme. Methods PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Science Direct databases were searched from 1987 to December 2023 to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Two investigators independently screened the literature and extracted data according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using Cochrane Review Manager 5.3. And STATA 16.0 was used for performing the meta-analysis. Results Fifteen randomized controlled trials were included. The results of the meta-analysis showed that physical exercise had a positive effect on the improvement of ADL in patients with AD [standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.312, 95% confidence interval (CI 0.039-0.585), P = 0.02], and the difference was statistically significant. The results of subgroup analysis showed that anaerobic exercises such as strength and balance training with a medium cycle of 12-16 weeks and lasting 30-45 min each time were more ideal for the improvement of basic daily living ability of AD patients. Conclusion Physical exercise can effectively improve activities of daily living in patients with Alzheimer's dementia and it may be a potential non-drug treatment for AD patients.
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- Chenyu Liu
- School of Sports Science, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong, China
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- School of Psychology, Shanghai Sport University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Physical Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Paillard T, Blain H, Bernard PL. The impact of exercise on Alzheimer's disease progression. Expert Rev Neurother 2024; 24:333-342. [PMID: 38390841 DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2024.2319766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The preventive effects of chronic physical exercise (CPE) on Alzheimer's disease (AD) are now admitted by the scientific community. Curative effects of CPE are more disputed, but they deserve to be investigated, since CPE is a natural non-pharmacological alternative for the treatment of AD. AREAS COVERED In this perspective, the authors discuss the impact of CPE on AD based on an exhaustive literature search using the electronic databases PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. EXPERT OPINION Aerobic exercise alone is probably not the unique solution and needs to be complemented by other exercises (physical activities) to optimize the slowing down of AD. Anaerobic, muscle strength and power, balance/coordination and meditative exercises may also help to slow down the AD progression. However, the scientific evidence does not allow a precise description of the best training program for patients with AD. Influential environmental conditions (e.g. social relations, outdoor or indoor exercise) should also be studied to optimize training programs aimed at slowing down the AD progression.
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- Thierry Paillard
- Movement, Balance, Performance, and Health Laboratory, Université de Pau & Pays de l'Adour, Tarbes, France
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- Pole de Gérontologie Antonin Balmes, CHU de Montpellier; EuroMov Digital Health in Motion, Univ Montpellier, IMT Mines Ales, Alès, France
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- UFR STAPS, EuroMov Digital Health in Motion, Université de Montpellier, IMT Mines Ales, Alès, France
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Eklund SA, Israelsson H, Brunström M, Forsberg K, Malm J. 10-year mortality, causes of death and cardiovascular comorbidities in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. J Neurol 2024; 271:1311-1319. [PMID: 37917232 PMCID: PMC10896765 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-12067-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective was to investigate 10-year mortality, causes of death and cardiovascular comorbidity in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) and to evaluate their mutual associations. METHODS This prospective cohort study included 176 CSF-shunted iNPH patients, and 368 age- and sex-matched controls. At inclusion, participants were medically examined, had blood analyzed and answered a questionnaire. The vascular comorbidities investigated were smoking, diabetes, body mass index, blood pressure (BP), hyperlipidemia, kidney function, atrial fibrillation and, cerebro- and cardiovascular disease. RESULTS Survival was observed for a mean period of 10.3 ± 0.84 years. Shunted iNPH patients had an increased risk of death compared to controls (hazard ratio (HR) = 2.5, 95% CI 1.86-3.36; p < 0.001). After 10 years, 50% (n = 88) of iNPH patients and 24% (n = 88) of the controls were dead (p < 0.001). The risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, falls and neurological diseases were higher in iNPH (p < 0.05). The most common cause of death in iNPH was cardiovascular diseases (14% vs 7% for controls). Seven out of nine iNPH dying from falls had subdural hematomas. Systolic BP (HR = 0.985 95% CI 0.972-0.997, p = 0.018), atrial fibrillation (HR = 2.652, 95% CI 1.506-4.872, p < 0.001) and creatinine (HR = 1.018, 95% CI 1.010-1.027, p < 0.001) were independently associated with mortality for iNPH. DISCUSSION This long-term and population-matched cohort study indicates that in spite of CSF-shunt treatment, iNPH has shorter life expectancy. It may be important to treat iNPH in supplementary ways to reduce mortality. Both cardiovascular comorbidities and lethal falls are contributing to the excess mortality in iNPH and reducing these preventable risks should be an established part of the treatment plan.
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- Sanna A Eklund
- Department of Clinical Science, Neurosciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Neurosciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Neurosciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Palonen M, Turja T, Castano de la Rosa R, Ilomäki S, Kaasalainen T, Kivimäki Rantanen K, Pelsmakers S, Ruusuvuori J, Valtonen A, Kaunonen M. Learning from fall-related interventions for older people at home: A scoping review. Geriatr Nurs 2023; 54:76-82. [PMID: 37713947 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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This scoping review aims to provide a better understanding about the fall-related interventions, and the conditions which stand out as effective in decreasing fall risks of older people at home. A total of 28 peer-reviewed papers were included when they reported interventions with an incidence of falls or fall-risk as a primary outcome for older people, focusing on the home environment, from 8 databases. Qualitative examination was complemented by quantitative risk ratio analysis where it was feasible. The interventions regarding incidence of falls had a mean risk rate of 0.75; moreover, interventions using multiple strategies were found relatively successful. The interventions regarding fall risk had a mean hazard rate of 0.66. A considerable number of no-effect ratios were evident. Combining education, home assessment or improvement, and use of technology with implementation by health service experts appears to be the most promising intervention strategy to reduce falls.
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- Mira Palonen
- Faculty of Social Sciences, Unit of Health Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Unit of Social Research, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Unit of Social Research, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Built Environment, Unit of Architecture, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Built Environment, Unit of Architecture, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Unit of Social Research, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Unit of Social Research, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Unit of Health Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland; The Well-being Services County of Pirkanmaa, Hospital services, Tampere, Finland
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Gerassi RC, de Andrade LP, Tsen C, Pereira ABS, Pereira GN, Aily JB, Gomes GADO, Ansai JH. Family caregivers' satisfaction with telerehabilitation and follow-up intervention for older people with dementia: Randomized clinical trial. Geriatr Nurs 2023; 54:66-75. [PMID: 37703692 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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The present study aimed to assess caregiver satisfaction with a telerehabilitation program and remote monitoring for older adults with dementia and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to identify the factors influencing caregiver satisfaction. This study adopted a mixed-methods approach and was part of a randomized clinical trial, with blinded assessors, comprising two groups: the Intervention Group (IG) receiving a telerehabilitation program involving standardized physical exercises for older adults with dementia, along with caregiver guidelines for the caregiver; and the Control Group (CG) receiving remote monitoring. At baseline, factors related to older adults with dementia and their caregivers were measured. After 12 weeks, caregiver satisfaction with the interventions was assessed. The final sample consisted of 64 pairs of family caregivers and older people with dementia. Caregivers in the IG showed higher satisfaction levels with the intervention, Internet-based treatment, and healthcare received compared to caregivers in the CG. Both groups expressed positive views towards the treatment, with excellent ratings for audio and video quality, and a preference for Internet-based treatment over face-to-face. In the IG, only the amount of time dedicated to caregiving influenced satisfaction with the intervention, whereas in the CG, cognitive and functional performance of the older people influenced satisfaction with remote monitoring. Our findings suggest the potential of the program in providing effective care for older people with dementia and their caregivers.
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- Renata Carolina Gerassi
- Gerontology Graduate Program, Department of Gerontology, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235, São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Gerontology Graduate Program, Department of Gerontology, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235, São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil
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- Gerontology Graduate Program, Department of Gerontology, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235, São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil.
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Saúde A, Bouça-Machado R, Leitão M, Benedetti A, Ferreira JJ. The Efficacy and Safety of Physiotherapy in People with Dementia: A Systematic Review. J Alzheimers Dis 2023:JAD230463. [PMID: 37393508 DOI: 10.3233/jad-230463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physiotherapy has become increasingly relevant as a new therapeutic intervention for dementia. However, it is unclear which interventions are the most suitable. OBJECTIVE This study sought to summarize and critically appraise the evidence on physiotherapy interventions in dementia. METHODS A systematic review conducted using CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and PEDro databases, from their inception to July 2022, identified all experimental studies of dementia that included physiotherapy interventions. RESULTS Of 194 articles included, the most frequently used interventions were aerobic training (n = 82, 42%), strength training (n = 79, 41%), balance training (n = 48, 25%), and stretching (n = 22, 11%). These were associated with a positive effect on several motor and cognitive outcomes. A total number of 1,119 adverse events were reported. CONCLUSION Physiotherapy has several motor and cognitive benefits in dementia. Future research should focus on establishing a physiotherapy prescription protocol for people with mild cognitive impairment and for each stage of dementia.
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- CNS, Campus Neurológico, Torres Vedras, Portugal
- Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Lisbon, Portugal
- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- CNS, Campus Neurológico, Torres Vedras, Portugal
- Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Lisbon, Portugal
- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Haghighi AH, Barzoei M, Kakhak SAH, Budini F, Shahrabadi H. Effect of multimodal exercise training on physical fitness indices, cognitive status, and depressive symptoms in Alzheimer's disease. Dement Neuropsychol 2023; 17:e20220008. [PMID: 37261252 PMCID: PMC10229082 DOI: 10.1590/1980-5764-dn-2022-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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In Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, low levels of physical fitness (PF) and cognitive status are associated with high rates of depression. However, this condition can be improved through physical training. Objective The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of multimodal exercise training (MET) on aerobic endurance, muscular strength, agility, dynamic balance, cognitive status, and depressive symptoms in men with mild-to-moderate AD. Methods A total of 25 elderly men with a diagnosis of mild-to-moderate AD were randomly categorized into an MET or a control group. The subjects in the MET group participated in a 12-week, three sessions per week MET program that included resistance, balance, and aerobic exercises. While the participants in the control group did not perform any regular exercise training during this period. Patients' cognitive status and depressive symptoms were assessed by Mini-Mental State Examination and the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) questionnaires. PF indicators such as aerobic endurance, muscular strength, agility, and dynamic balance, as well as cognitive status and depressive symptoms, were taken from all the subjects before and after MET. Results The participants in the MET group improved handgrip, upper and lower body strength, agility, dynamic balance, and depressive symptoms (p<0.05). The intervention had no significant effect on aerobic endurance and cognitive status (p>0.05). Conclusions MET is an effective strategy to improve muscular strength, agility, dynamic balance, and depressive symptoms in men with mild-to-moderate AD. It is recommended for AD patients to engage in this type of exercise to reduce AD complications.
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- Amir Hossein Haghighi
- Hakim Sabzevari University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise Physiology, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Hakim Sabzevari University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise Physiology, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and Hakim Sabzevari University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise Physiology, Mashhad and Sabzevar, Iran
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- University of Graz, Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, Graz, Austria
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- Hakim Sabzevari University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise Physiology, Sabzevar, Iran
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Tsen C, Andreatto CADA, Aily JB, Pelicioni PHS, Neto DB, Mattiello SM, Gomes GADO, de Andrade LP. Effects of telehealth on functional capacity, mental health and quality of life among older people with dementia: LAPESI telehealth protocol for a randomized controlled trial. PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 28:e1981. [PMID: 36445170 DOI: 10.1002/pri.1981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Telehealth can be an alternative action at a distance that can help as a form of motor intervention, alleviating the deleterious effects arising from social distancing on functional capacity, mental health and quality of life among older people with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic. PURPOSE We aim to analyze the effects of a telehealth program on functional capacity, mental health and quality of life among older people with dementia and their caregivers. METHODS seventy-eight individuals with mild and moderate dementia and their caregivers will answer an anamnesis and be evaluated through Clinical Dementia Assessment Score. They will also be evaluated by blinded examiners in terms of functional capacity (Activities of Daily Living Questionnaire and World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0), mental health (Mini-Mental State Examination, Clock Drawing Test, Verbal Fluency test and the Neuropsychiatric Inventor) and quality of life (Quality of Life in Alzheimer's Disease scale). Afterward, the volunteers will be randomized into the telehealth training group and the control group. The TR will perform systematic physical and cognitive exercises in 50-min sessions three times a week with professional monitoring, while the CG will receive non-systematized guidance, both for 12 weeks. Participants will be evaluated at baseline, immediately after the three-month interventions and with a 12-week follow- up. DISCUSSION Technological approaches such as telehealth can be a viable alternative in home care service during times of pandemic. We expect that older people with dementia and their caregivers have high adherence to the telehealth program and improve their functional capacity, mental health and quality of life of older people with dementia. Telehealth is an alternative that can contribute to public policies and the development of effective intervention strategies that neutralize adverse outcomes. It can also be presented as an alternative to home care services, which could reduce demands for health resources.
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- Carolina Tsen
- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Health Sciences, University of New South Wales, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
- Neuroscience Research Australia, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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de Oliveira MPB, Calixtre LB, da Silva Serrão PRM, de Oliveira Sato T, de Medeiros Takahashi AC, de Andrade LP. Reproducibility of isokinetic measures of the knee and ankle muscle strength in community-dwelling older adults without and with Alzheimer's disease. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:940. [PMID: 36476582 PMCID: PMC9727890 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03648-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To interpret changes of muscle strength in older adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD), determining the reliability of outcome measures is necessary. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the relative and absolute intra-rater reliability of concentric isokinetic measures of the knee and ankle muscle strength in community-dwelling older adults without and with AD in the mild and moderate stages. METHODS A methodological study was conducted. The participants were submitted to two isokinetic evaluations with an interval of three to seven days. The evaluations consisted of knee extension and flexion at 60°/s (five repetitions) and 180°/s (15 repetitions) and plantar flexion and dorsiflexion of the ankle at 30°/s (five repetitions). The measures of interest were peak torque, average peak torque and total work. The intraclass correlation coefficient two-way mixed model of a single-measure (ICC3,1), standard error of measurement (SEM) and minimal detectable change at the 95% confidence interval (MDC95) were calculated. The ICC3,1 was interpreted based on Munro's classification. Standard error of measurement and MDC95 were analyzed in absolute and relative values (percentage of error [SEM%] and change [MDC95%]). RESULTS A total of 62 older adults were included and allocated to the three groups: mild-AD (n = 22, 79.9 years, 15 female and seven male), moderate-AD (n = 20, 81.6 years, 15 female and five male) and without-AD (n = 20, 74.3 years, 10 female and seven male). The ICCs3,1 of the measures of knee were high/very high in the three groups (0.71-0.98). The ICCs3,1 of the measures of ankle were high/very high in the mild-AD group (0.78-0.92), moderate/high/very high in the moderate-AD group (0.63-0.93) and high/very high in the group without-AD (0.84-0.97). The measurements of knee extensors at 60°/s, knee extensors (peak torque and total work), with the exception of peak torque in the mild-AD group, and flexors (average peak torque) at 180°/s, and ankle dorsiflexors at 30°/s had the lowest of SEM% and MDC95% in the three groups. CONCLUSION Concentric isokinetic measures are reliable for the assessment of knee and ankle muscle strength in community-dwelling older adults without and with AD in the mild and moderate stages.
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- Marcos Paulo Braz de Oliveira
- grid.411247.50000 0001 2163 588XHealthy Aging Research Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, Washington Luis Highway, Km 235, São Paulo São Carlos, Brazil
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- grid.411247.50000 0001 2163 588XClinical and Occupational Kinesiology Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- grid.411247.50000 0001 2163 588XRheumatology and Hand Rehabilitation Research Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- grid.411247.50000 0001 2163 588XPreventive Physical Therapy and Ergonomics Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- grid.411247.50000 0001 2163 588XHealthy Aging Research Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, Washington Luis Highway, Km 235, São Paulo São Carlos, Brazil
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- grid.411247.50000 0001 2163 588XHealthy Aging Research Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, Washington Luis Highway, Km 235, São Paulo São Carlos, Brazil
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Battat MMK, Marie M. Rehabilitation interventions for depression symptoms among cancer patients in Palestine: A systematic review. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2022; 3:978844. [PMID: 36545130 PMCID: PMC9760909 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2022.978844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background Depression enhances the disease burden in patients with cancer. Psychological interventions and the rehabilitation of depression are required as a part of palliative care for cancer patients to improve their quality of life and mental health.The aim of the study was to review the literature about depression rehabilitation interventions among patients with cancer in Palestine. Method The electronic databases used: PubMed, Science Direct, Research Gate, and Google Scholar to search for systematic review articles for the review study. Results A total of 23 articles were reviewed, including five from Palestine and five from Arab and Islamic nations. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions used to decrease symptoms of depression and enhance mental health among cancer patients represent the majority of interventions for depression rehabilitation in cancer patients. Interventions for depression rehabilitation among cancer patients in Palestine are only available from the perspective of palliative care, which also involves family education, managing the symptoms of cancer patients, and providing psychological support. Conclusion In Palestine, non-pharmacological interventions, such as psychological interventions, are the primary options for treating and recovering from symptoms of depression. The management of symptoms in cancer patients also has a favorable impact on mental health and recovery from depression. In Palestine, there is a need for improvement in palliative care, particularly interventions for depressive symptoms. The main reason Palestinian patients with cancer have such limited treatment and recovery options are because of Israeli occupation.
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- Maher Mohammad Khalil Battat
- Head Nurse of Bone Marrow Transplant and Leukemia Unit, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, Palestine,Correspondence: Maher Mohammad Khalil Battat
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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Polastri M, Cappelletto F. Alzheimer's disease: fighting, losing and hoping. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2022. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2022.0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Massimiliano Polastri
- Department of Continuity of Care and Disability, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, St Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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