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Lewis A, Turner LA, Fryer S, Smith R, Dillarstone H, Patrick YW, Bevan-Smith E. The acceptability, practicality, implementation and efficacy of a physical and social activity intervention 'BreatheHappy' for people with long-term respiratory conditions: A feasibility study. Chron Respir Dis 2024; 21:14799731241238435. [PMID: 38553857 PMCID: PMC10981237 DOI: 10.1177/14799731241238435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the feasibility of a group-based pilot programme of low-to-moderate physical activity training, education and social activities, by investigating acceptability, practicality, implementation and efficacy testing. We offer suggestions on programme adaptions for future study. METHODS People with a range of chronic respiratory diseases were invited to participate in a pilot 12 week group activity programme. Activities included outdoor walking, tai-chi, education and a range of social activities. Acceptability was determined by participant experiences determined during interviews. Practicality was determined by programme and outcome measure completion, cost and adverse events. Implementation was determined according to whether the programme ran as planned. Efficacy was determined by statistical analyses of outcomes including hand grip strength, timed up and go test, COPD Helplessness Index, COPD Assessment Test, and measures of physical activity via accelerometry. RESULTS Thematic analysis indicated that the "BreatheHappy" programme was acceptable. Seven of nine participants completed eight out of 10 sessions and the majority completed all outcome measures. "BreatheHappy" was therefore considered practical. The programme was not implemented as planned, with only 10 sessions running rather than the 12 intended. There was a significant increase in daily step counts (MD: 1284 95% CI: 240-2329 p: 0.024 effect size: 0.988), stepping time (MD: 16 min 95% CI: 5-27 min p: 0.011 effect size: 1.36) and daily minutes completing light physical activity (MD: 23 95% CI: 6-38 p: 0.006 effect size: 1.6). However, time spent sitting for ≥30 min but ≤60 min significantly increased (MD: 26 95% CI: 0.2-52 min p: 0.049 effect size: 0.931), showing signs of efficacy and changing physical activity behaviour patterns. DISCUSSION A 10-week programme of low-moderate physical activity training, education and social activities shows signs of feasibility for future research. Suggested adaptions for future study include using physical activity measures such as daily step count or light physical activity for a primary outcome, and mental health and social health related outcome measures relatable to participant's beneficial experiences of the programme. Recruitment in future studies will try and reach both those less socially active and possibly those who have completed pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). Venues should be close to efficient transport links whilst different frequencies and durations of programme delivery should be trialled. Adequate funding should be provided for both staff running the programme and blinded research staff for outcome measurement.
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- A Lewis
- Department of Health Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UK
- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Education and Science, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UK
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- School of Education and Science, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UK
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- Department of Geography, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Health and Social Care, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UK
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- Department of Health and Social Care, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UK
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Breuls S, Zlamalova T, Raisova K, Blondeel A, Wuyts M, Dvoracek M, Zurkova M, Yserbyt J, Janssens W, Wuyts W, Troosters T, Demeyer H. Physical activity coaching in patients with interstitial lung diseases: A randomized controlled trial. Chron Respir Dis 2024; 21:14799731241235231. [PMID: 38511242 PMCID: PMC10956148 DOI: 10.1177/14799731241235231] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Physical activity is reduced in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and physical inactivity is related to poor health outcomes. We investigated the effect of a telecoaching intervention to improve physical activity in patients with ILD. METHODS Eighty patients with ILD were randomized into the intervention or control group. Patients in the intervention group received a 12-week telecoaching program including a step counter, a patient-tailored smartphone application, and coaching calls. Patients in the control group received usual care. Physical activity (primary outcome), physical fitness and quality of life were measured at baseline and 12 weeks later with an accelerometer, 6-min walking test and quadriceps muscle force and the King's Brief Interstitial Lung Disease questionnaire (K-BILD). RESULTS Participation in telecoaching did not improve physical activity: between-group differences for step count: 386 ± 590 steps/day, p = .52; sedentary time: 4 ± 18 min/day, p = .81; movement intensity: 0.04 ± 0.05 m/s2, p = .45). Between-group differences for the 6-min walking test, quadriceps muscle force and K-BILD were 14 ± 10 m, p = .16; 2 ± 3% predicted, p = .61; 0.8 ± 1.7 points, p = .62 respectively. CONCLUSIONS Twelve weeks of telecoaching did not improve physical activity, physical fitness or quality of life in patients with ILD. Future physical or behavioural interventions are needed for these patients to improve physical activity.
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- Sofie Breuls
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Medicine, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Tuberculosis, University Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Clinical Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- BREATHE, Department CHROMETA, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Clinical Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- BREATHE, Department CHROMETA, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Clinical Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- BREATHE, Department CHROMETA, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Mantoani LC, Furlanetto KC, Camillo CA, de Oliveira JM, Polastri C, Schneider LP, Zamboti CL, Hernandes NA, Pitta F. Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Three Major Chronic Respiratory Diseases. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6832. [PMID: 37959297 PMCID: PMC10650693 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12216832] [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: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Although the level of physical activity in daily life (PADL) plays a vital role concerning the health of subjects with chronic lung diseases, it remains uncertain how PADL patterns compare among different conditions. This study's objective was to compare the PADL levels of subjects with COPD, asthma and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF); and to investigate PADL behaviour in different diseases' severity. Stable subjects who had not undergone pulmonary rehabilitation in the previous year were included. Subjects were divided into two subgroups according to disease severity: mild/moderate and severe/very severe. The primary outcome was time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activities (MVPA) (Actigraph GT3x) measured during one week over 12 h/day; other assessments included pulmonary function, peripheral muscle strength and exercise capacity. Comparisons among subgroups were corrected for age, BMI and sex. The analysis involved 119 subjects (47 asthma, 48 COPD and 24 IPF). Subjects with asthma had higher PADL levels than those with COPD and IPF (MVPA 18(14-22) vs. 8(4-12) vs. 7(1-12) min/day, respectively; p ancova = 0.002). Subjects with severe/very severe IPF had the lowest PADL level among all subgroups. Adult subjects with asthma have higher PADL levels than those with COPD and IPF, whereas patients with severe and very severe IPF are the most physically inactive subjects.
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- Leandro Cruz Mantoani
- Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy (LFIP), Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina 86047-970, Brazil; (K.C.F.); (C.A.C.); (J.M.d.O.); (C.P.); (L.P.S.); (C.L.Z.); (N.A.H.)
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-080, Brazil
- Graduate Associated Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Pitagoras UNOPAR / UEL, Londrina 86041-140, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy (LFIP), Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina 86047-970, Brazil; (K.C.F.); (C.A.C.); (J.M.d.O.); (C.P.); (L.P.S.); (C.L.Z.); (N.A.H.)
- Graduate Associated Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Pitagoras UNOPAR / UEL, Londrina 86041-140, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy (LFIP), Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina 86047-970, Brazil; (K.C.F.); (C.A.C.); (J.M.d.O.); (C.P.); (L.P.S.); (C.L.Z.); (N.A.H.)
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-080, Brazil
- Graduate Associated Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Pitagoras UNOPAR / UEL, Londrina 86041-140, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy (LFIP), Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina 86047-970, Brazil; (K.C.F.); (C.A.C.); (J.M.d.O.); (C.P.); (L.P.S.); (C.L.Z.); (N.A.H.)
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- Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy (LFIP), Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina 86047-970, Brazil; (K.C.F.); (C.A.C.); (J.M.d.O.); (C.P.); (L.P.S.); (C.L.Z.); (N.A.H.)
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- Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy (LFIP), Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina 86047-970, Brazil; (K.C.F.); (C.A.C.); (J.M.d.O.); (C.P.); (L.P.S.); (C.L.Z.); (N.A.H.)
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- Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy (LFIP), Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina 86047-970, Brazil; (K.C.F.); (C.A.C.); (J.M.d.O.); (C.P.); (L.P.S.); (C.L.Z.); (N.A.H.)
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-080, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy (LFIP), Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina 86047-970, Brazil; (K.C.F.); (C.A.C.); (J.M.d.O.); (C.P.); (L.P.S.); (C.L.Z.); (N.A.H.)
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- Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy (LFIP), Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina 86047-970, Brazil; (K.C.F.); (C.A.C.); (J.M.d.O.); (C.P.); (L.P.S.); (C.L.Z.); (N.A.H.)
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Sikora M, Jastrzębski D, Pilzak K, Osiadło G, Ziora D, Żebrowska A. Determinants of daily physical activity limitation in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2023; 316:104139. [PMID: 37579930 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2023.104139] [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: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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The purpose of the study was to determine the level of physical fitness assessed based on the physiological parameters and intensity of daily physical activity (PA) of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Additionally, we aimed to determine the intensity and duration of exercise that would bring beneficial modifications in the cardio-respiratory system of the patients with IPF. Eighteen patients with IPF (61.7 ± 4.3 years) and fifteen healthy volunteers performed a graded exercise test to exhaustion on a treadmill (Bruce protocol). Spirometry, dyspnea (mMRC, Borg scale) and fatigue (FAS) were measured. Total daily PA (kcal/day, MET) was monitored for seven days. The linear regression of PA (kcal/day) vs. peak oxygen uptake (%pred. peakVO2) was used to determine the intensity of daily PA that should be used in the rehabilitation of the patients with IPF. The average energy expenditure of daily PA of patients with IPF was 147.9 ± 86.4 kcal/day and it was significantly lower compared to healthy individuals. The linear regression indicated that the predicted energy expenditure of daily PA (PAEE) is 280.0 kcal/day, estimated based on VO2peak 100%pred. Therefore, the patients should add about 30 min of exercise of the intensity of 4.5 ± 0.2 kcal (calculated at the anaerobic threshold) or about 3700 steps/day to their daily PA. Diffusion for carbon monoxide and physiological variables of aerobic capacity seem to be the most important determinants of PA limitation in patients with IPF. The method of estimating PAEE should be used to plan training loads in IPF rehabilitation.
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- Marcin Sikora
- Institute of Sport Science The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, 72A Mikolowska Street, 40-065 Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Lung Diseases and Tuberculosis, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
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- Department of Physiological and Medical Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, 72A Mikolowska Street, 40-065 Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy in Internal Diseases, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, 72A Mikolowska Street, 40-065 Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Lung Diseases and Tuberculosis, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
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- Institute of Sport Science The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, 72A Mikolowska Street, 40-065 Katowice, Poland
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Iwakura M, Kawagoshi A, Tamaki A, Oki Y, Oshima Y, Spruit MA. Physical activity measurements in individuals with interstitial lung disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Respir Rev 2023; 32:220165. [PMID: 37437911 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0165-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) measurements are becoming common in interstitial lung disease (ILD); however, standardisation has not been achieved. We aimed to systematically review PA measurement methods, present PA levels and provide practical recommendations on PA measurement in ILD. METHODS We searched four databases up to November 2022 for studies assessing PA in ILD. We collected information about the studies and participants, the methods used to measure PA, and the PA metrics. Studies were scored using 12 items regarding PA measurements to evaluate the reporting quality of activity monitor use. RESULTS In 40 of the included studies, PA was measured using various devices or questionnaires with numerous metrics. Of the 33 studies that utilised activity monitors, a median of five out of 12 items were not reported, with the definition of nonwear time being the most frequently omitted. The meta-analyses showed that the pooled means (95% CI) of steps, time spent in moderate to vigorous PA, total energy expenditure and sedentary time were 5215 (4640-5791) steps·day-1, 82 (58-106) min·day-1, 2130 (1847-2412) kcal·day-1 and 605 (323-887) min·day-1, respectively, with considerable heterogeneity. CONCLUSION The use of activity monitors and questionnaires in ILD lacks consistency. Improvement is required in the reporting quality of PA measurement methods using activity monitors.
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- Masahiro Iwakura
- Department of Rehabilitation, Akita City Hospital, Akita City, Japan
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- School of Rehabilitation, Hyogo Medical University, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hyogo, Japan
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- Rehabilitation Unit, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Research and Development, CIRO, Horn, The Netherlands
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+) NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Ito K, Esumi M, Esumi S, Suzuki Y, Sakaguchi T, Fujiwara K, Nishii Y, Yasui H, Taguchi O, Hataji O. Physical Activity Estimated by the Wearable Device in Lung Disease Patients: Exploratory Analyses of Prospective Observational Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4424. [PMID: 37445463 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134424] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Background. Physical activity is a potential parameter to assess the severity or prognosis of lung disease. However, the differences in physical activity between healthy individuals and patients with lung disease remain unclear. Methods. The analyses in this report are a combined analysis of four cohorts, including a healthy control cohort, in a prospective study designed to evaluate wearable device-estimated physical activity in three cohorts: the lung cancer cohort, the interstitial pneumonia cohort, and the COPD cohort (UMIN000047834). In this report, physical activity in the lung disease cohort was compared with that in the healthy cohort. Subgroup analyses were performed based on age, sex, duration of wearable device use, and lung disease subtype. Results. A total of 238 cases were analyzed, including 216 patients with lung disease and 22 healthy cases. Distance walked and number of steps were significantly lower in the patient group compared to the healthy control group. ROC analysis for the diagnostic value of lung disease by mean distance walked and mean number of steps showed AUC of 0.764 (95%CI, 0.673 to 0.856) and 0.822 (95%CI, 0.740 to 0.905), respectively. There was a significant difference in physical activity by age, but not by gender nor by duration based on the threshold of 7 days of wearing the device. Conclusions. Lung disease decreases physical activity compared to healthy subjects, and aging may bias the estimation of physical activity. The distance walked or number of steps is recommended as a measure of physical activity, with a period of approximately one week and adjusted for age for future investigation.
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- Kentaro Ito
- Respiratory Center, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, Matsusaka 515-0073, Japan
- Biostatistics, Yokohama City University, Yokohama 236-0004, Japan
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- Respiratory Center, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, Matsusaka 515-0073, Japan
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- Respiratory Center, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, Matsusaka 515-0073, Japan
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- Respiratory Center, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, Matsusaka 515-0073, Japan
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- Respiratory Center, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, Matsusaka 515-0073, Japan
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- Respiratory Center, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, Matsusaka 515-0073, Japan
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- Respiratory Center, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, Matsusaka 515-0073, Japan
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- Respiratory Center, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, Matsusaka 515-0073, Japan
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- Respiratory Center, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, Matsusaka 515-0073, Japan
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- Respiratory Center, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, Matsusaka 515-0073, Japan
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Orme MW, Jayamaha AR, Santin L, Singh SJ, Pitta F. A Call for Action on Chronic Respiratory Diseases within Physical Activity Policies, Guidelines and Action Plans: Let's Move! INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16986. [PMID: 36554866 PMCID: PMC9779594 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Global policy documents for the promotion of physical activity (PA) play an important role in the measurement, evaluation, and monitoring of population PA levels. The World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines include, for the first time, recommendations for specific populations, including individuals living with a range of non-communicable diseases. Of note, is the absence of any chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) within the recommendations. Globally, CRDs are highly prevalent, are attributable to significant individual and societal burdens, and are characterised by low PA. As a community, there is a need to come together to understand how to increase CRD representation within global PA policy documents, including where the evidence gaps are and how we can align with PA research in other contexts. In this commentary, the potential for synergy between evidence into the relationships between PA in CRDs globally and the relevance to current policies, guidelines and action plans on population levels of PA are discussed. Furthermore, actions and considerations for future research, including the need to harmonize and promote PA assessment (particularly in low- and middle-income countries) and encompass the synergistic influences of PA, sedentary behaviour and sleep on health outcomes in CRD populations are presented.
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- Mark W. Orme
- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
- Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre-Respiratory, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester LE3 9QP, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
- Department of Research and Development, Faculty of Nursing, KAATSU International University, Battaramulla 10120, Sri Lanka
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- Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, Health Sciences Center, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
- Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre-Respiratory, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester LE3 9QP, UK
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- Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, Health Sciences Center, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil
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