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Nagai K, Matsuzawa R, Sasai H, Tamaki K, Kusunoki H, Wada Y, Tsuji S, Hashimoto K, Mori T, Shinmura K. Developing a brief older adults' physical activity questionnaire. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024. [PMID: 39348881 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 09/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 10/02/2024]
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AIM This study aimed to develop and evaluate the Brief Older Adults' Physical Activity Questionnaire (BOPAQ), which was designed to quickly assess moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in community-dwelling older adults. METHODS We used a cross-sectional study design involving 165 older participants. The BOPAQ calculated weekly MVPA duration based on two questions regarding the number of days per week engaged in MVPA and the daily duration of activity. Validity was assessed by correlating the MVPA durations derived from the BOPAQ with those obtained from the ActiGraph and International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form. Reliability was evaluated using the intraclass correlation coefficient, and measurement errors were analyzed using Bland-Altman plots. RESULTS The BOPAQ reasonably correlated with accelerometer-based MVPA (rho = 0.297) and showed good test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.78, 95% CI 0.64-0.87). In contrast, the correlation between the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form and accelerometer-based MVPA was poor (rho = 0.139). The cut-off value for the BOPAQ was set to identify participants engaging in <150 min of objectively measured physical activity per week, corresponding to the 150-min threshold. However, the area under the curve in the receiver operating characteristic analyses was not significantly high (0.601, 95% CI 0.514-0.688). The Bland-Altman plots showed an underestimation bias of 51.72 min/week (95% CI 1.61-101.84) and showed heteroscedasticity. CONCLUSION Despite some measurement errors, the BOPAQ is an available tool for assessing MVPA in community-dwelling older adults. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; ••: ••-••.
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- Koutatsu Nagai
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Hyogo Medical University, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Hyogo Medical University, Kobe, Japan
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- Research Team for Promoting Independence and Mental Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Japan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Dental University, Hirakata, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Japan
- Roppou Clinic, Toyooka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Hyogo Medical University, Kobe, Japan
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- Amagasaki Medical COOP Honden Clinic, Amagasaki, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Japan
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Lynch L, McCarron M, McCallion P, Burke E. An exploration into self-reported inactivity behaviours of adults with an intellectual disability using physical activity questionnaires. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2024. [PMID: 39229682 DOI: 10.1111/jir.13184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Inactivity is a correlate of adverse health. Adults with an intellectual disability (ID) are more inactive than the general population and often present with more complex health issues. Self-reported activity questionnaires such as the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA) questionnaire are the predominant source of activity information because of their low cost, non-invasive nature, ease of administration and interpretation of results. METHODS Correlates of inactivity among the general and ID populations were identified through a literature scoping review. Inactivity was measured using the RAPA and the IPAQ-SF. A multiple-imputation chained equation was used to impute missing data. Using Pearson chi-squared analyses, relationships between these correlates as well as covariates of age, sex, level of ID, body mass index (BMI) and aetiology, and RAPA and IPAQ-SF categories were explored. Logistic regression provided more detailed analyses. Results were summarised using the Systems of Sedentary Behaviour framework. Spearman correlations examined the IPAQ-SF and RAPA relationships. RESULTS Three correlates for inactivity emerged from the IPAQ-SF and RAPA questionnaire. Up after 07:00 h was a correlate for both. Difficulty walking 100 yards and epilepsy were additional correlates of inactivity. Weak but significant correlations were seen between IPAQ-SF and RAPA scores. CONCLUSIONS High inactivity levels are present in adults with an ID. The IPAQ-SF and RAPA questionnaires are weakly correlated.
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- L Lynch
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- College of Public Health, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Uzawa H, Otani T, Morii K, Asakawa T, Furuyama H, Nishida Y. Effects of an arm ergometer for a patient with knee osteoarthritis and central sensitization: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2024; 12:e9355. [PMID: 39206061 PMCID: PMC11347935 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Aerobic exercise may be an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis and central sensitization, but no interventional studies have examined its effects. In this study, the patient showed improvement in central sensitization, pain, and autonomic nervous system activity after aerobic exercise using an arm ergometer.
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- Hironobu Uzawa
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences at NaritaInternational University of Health and WelfareNaritaJapan
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryInternational University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) Ichikawa HospitalIchikawaJapan
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- Department of RehabilitationInternational University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) Ichikawa HospitalIchikawaJapan
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- Department of RehabilitationInternational University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) Ichikawa HospitalIchikawaJapan
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- Department of RehabilitationInternational University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) Narita HospitalNaritaJapan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences at NaritaInternational University of Health and WelfareNaritaJapan
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Li Z, Lu Y, Xie B, Wu Y. Large-scale greenway exposure reduces sedentary behavior: A natural experiment in China. Health Place 2024; 89:103283. [PMID: 38850725 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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As a global public health problem, sedentary behavior has attracted more and more attention. Although numerous studies have demonstrated many benefits of green spaces to health, causal evidence on how green spaces affect people's sedentary behavior is scarce. This study used a natural experiment to evaluate the impact of greenway intervention on sedentary behavior. Two waves of data were collected in 2016 and 2019 (before and after the intervention) at East Lake Greenway (102-km-long) in Wuhan, China, with 1020 participants in 52 neighborhoods. We adopted three major methods to evaluate the impact of greenway intervention on sedentary behavior, including Propensity Score Matching and difference-in-difference (PSM-DID) method (with both individual and neighborhood variables to match samples), continuous treatment DID method (with distance to the greenway as the continuous treatment), and mediation analysis (with moderate to vigorous physical activity or MVPA, and walking time as the mediator). The results revealed that the greenway intervention significantly reduced participants' sedentary time and the intervention has a distance decay effect. The closer to the greenway, the greater decrease in sedentary time after the greenway opening. Furthermore, we found that MVPA and walking time mediate the impact of the greenway intervention on the change in sedentary behavior. The effect of greenway intervention was more beneficial for those under the age of 60, those who were employed, or those who were married. Our findings provided robust evidence that exposure to urban greenways affects sedentary behavior and such green infrastructures help protect public health in high-density urban areas.
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- Zhenhua Li
- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- School of Urban Design, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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- Department of Architecture, University of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
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Dias RKN, Penna EM, Noronha ÁSN, Neto OB, Monteiro EP, Coswig VS. Minimal dose resistance training enhances strength without affecting cardiac autonomic modulation in menopausal women: a randomized clinical trial. Sci Rep 2024; 14:19355. [PMID: 39169050 PMCID: PMC11339369 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-69073-4] [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: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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The proposition of a minimal dose of resistance training (RT) to elicit health benefits, encompassing physiological and psychological aspects, has garnered attention. While empirical investigations have demonstrated the efficacy of low-volume RT protocols in inducing adaptations such as enhanced strength and functional capacity, further exploration of the effects of this paradigm across a broader spectrum of variables is warranted. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effects of minimal dose RT on strength and functional capacity, cardiac autonomic modulation, and hemodynamic parameters in menopausal women. Twenty-six women were randomly assigned to the training (TG: 63.2 ± 9.3 years) or control group (CG: 59.3 ± 7.6 years). Anthropometric measurements, strength and functional performance tests, cardiac autonomic assessment, and hemodynamic parameters were performed before and after four weeks of intervention. The TG performed the minimum dose RT twice weekly for four weeks (2 sets of 8-12 repetitions in three dynamic exercises, plus three 1-min isometric planks), and the CG had a weekly meeting with lectures and stretching. Two-way ANOVA with repeated measures was applied to each variable. Regarding time comparisons, there was a significant increase for LniRR (F = 4.78; ω2 = 0.046; p = 0.04), one repetition maximum (1RM) bench press (F = 8.06; ω2 = 0,013; p = 0.01), and 1RM leg press (F = 17.3; ω2 = 0,098; p < 0.01). There was a group*time interaction only for the index LnRMSSD (F = 5.11; ω2 = 0.042; p = 0.03), and 1RM bench press (F = 9.52; ω2 = 0,016; p = 0.01). No between-group main effect for any variable was found. The minimal dose RT protocol improved muscle strength, while cardiac autonomic and hemodynamic variables, as well as functional capacity, remained stable over 4 weeks in menopausal women.
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- Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil.
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- Physical Education and Sports Institute, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil
- Physical Education and Sports Institute, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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Inoue M, Sugiura S, Takeda T, Hoshino T, Shimizu K, Inage K, Shiga Y, Okuyama K, Ohtori S, Orita S. Evaluating the Correlation between Eyeglass-Type Wearable Device Measurements and Subjective Physical Activity Assessments. Cureus 2024; 16:e67853. [PMID: 39323688 PMCID: PMC11424191 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67853] [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] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024] Open
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Introduction Wearable trackers are instrumental in monitoring various health indicators, notably daily physical activity, which is crucial for managing chronic diseases and improving overall health. This study examined the relationship between physical activity levels measured using JINS MEME, an eyeglass-type wearable device equipped with motion sensors, and subjective activity assessments reported through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Methods Healthy volunteers aged 20-60 were recruited for an observational study. Participants wore the JINS MEME throughout the day for one week, and data on walking activity were collected and analyzed alongside IPAQ responses to evaluate subjective physical activity levels. The correlation between the two sets of data was evaluated using the nonparametric Spearman's rho (ρ) correlation coefficient for both the assessed metabolic equivalents (METs) score of the JINS MEME and the IPAQ. Similarly, the relationship between the IPAQ questionnaire items and the measurements from the JINS MEME. Results The study included 42 participants and revealed a strong correlation (R=0.719, P<0.01) between the metabolic equivalents (METs) calculated from the JINS MEME and IPAQ scores, especially for walking activities. Similarly, a significant association was found between the IPAQ data and walking speed (R=0.129, P=0.02). METs showed significant relationships with all physical activities, except sitting or reclining time. Conclusion This study validated the use of eyeglass-type wearable devices, such as the JINS MEME, to accurately assess physical activity levels, demonstrating a strong correlation with subjective assessments using the IPAQ. This highlights the potential of wearable devices in comprehensive health monitoring and management strategies.
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- Masahiro Inoue
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, JPN
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- Rehabilitation, Nishikawa Orthopaedic Clinic, Sakura, JPN
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- Rehabilitation, Nishikawa Orthopaedic Clinic, Sakura, JPN
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- Center for Frontier Medical Engineering, Chiba University, Chiba, JPN
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- Future Medicine Education and Research Organization, Chiba University, Chiba, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, JPN
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- Orthopaedics, Chiba University Hospital, Chiba, JPN
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, JPN
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Aminianfar A, Hashemi R, Emami F, Heshmat R, Motlagh AD, Esmaillzadeh A. Associations between dietary total antioxidant capacity and sarcopenia: a cross-sectional study. Nutr J 2024; 23:87. [PMID: 39085886 PMCID: PMC11290090 DOI: 10.1186/s12937-024-00933-5] [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: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND No study has investigated the relationship between dietary total antioxidant capacity and sarcopenia so far. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the association between dietary Total Antioxidant Capacity (d-TAC) and sarcopenia in elderly adults. METHODS In this cross-sectional study we enrolled 300 elderly people (150 men and 150 women) aged ≥ 55 years using cluster random sampling method. Sarcopenia was defined based on European Working Group on Sarcopenia (EWGSOP) definition. A DXA scanner, a squeeze bulb dynamometer and a 4-Meter walk gait speed test was used to measure Appendicular Skeletal Muscle (ASM), muscle strength and muscle performance respectively. We also used a Block-format 117-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to assess dietary intakes of participants. Multivariable logistic regression models were applied to examine the association between d-TAC and sarcopenia. RESULTS Mean ± SD age of study participants and their BMI was 66.8 ± 7.72 year and 27.3 ± 4.2 kg/m2, respectively. People in the highest tertile of d-TAC had the greatest hand grip strength (11.9 ± 3.63 vs. 10.4 ± 3.55 psi, p = 0.009) and had lower odds of sarcopenia compared with those in the lowest tertile, either before (OR = 0.39; 95% CI: 0.17, 0.88) or after adjustment for potential confounders (OR = 0.33; 95% CI: 0.11, 0.95). No other significant association was seen between d-TAC and components of sarcopenia. CONCLUSION We found an inverse association between dietary total antioxidant capacity and odds of sarcopenia. No significant association was seen between d-TAC and individual components of sarcopenia. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings.
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- Azadeh Aminianfar
- Students' scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Ziaeian Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
- Ebne Sina Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obesity and Eating Habits Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular - Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155-6117, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155-6117, Tehran, Iran.
- Chronic Diseases Research Center (CDRC), Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Shi C, Zou Q, Wei H. The association of back pain with physical inactivity and hypothyroidism in pregnant women. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2024:BMR240086. [PMID: 38968044 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-240086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND During pregnancy, structural and functional changes usually occur in the body, which has various consequences, including lower back pain (LBP) and hypothyroidism. One of the risk factors for these problems is physical inactivity. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the association of back pain and physical inactivity, weight gain, and hypothyroidism in pregnant women. METHODS In this cohort study, 420 pregnant women (26.333 ± 5.820 years old) were included. At first, participants answered this question: "Do you have any plans for pregnancy in the next month?" If the answer was yes, further evaluations were performed. The physical activity and pain intensity were measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-S) and Visual Analogue Scale. Serum TSH was measured by automated chemiluminescence and commercial kits. Measurements were conducted before, the first, second, and third trimester of pregnancy. RESULTS Women reporting LBP were less engaged in physical activities and weight gained in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy was significantly higher than pregnant women without LBP (p< 0.05). TSH level and weight gained in pregnant women with low physical activity level was significantly higher than pregnant women with moderate and high physical activity (p< 0.05) (without significant difference in TSH and BMI). The physical inactivity (before: OR: 1.11 95% CI: 0.89 to 1.22; first trimester: OR: 1.09 95% CI: 1.02 to 1.59; second trimester: OR: 0.92 95% CI: 0.87 to 1.31; third trimester: OR: 1.12 95% CI: 1.02 to 1.39), TSH (OR: 0.85 95% CI: 0.57 to 1.29), and weight gain (second trimester: OR: 0.87 95% CI: 0.92 to 1.59; third trimester: OR: 1.44 95% CI: 1.02 to 1.98; p< 0.05) did predict increased pain intensity. CONCLUSION Using health-oriented approaches to increase physical activity and normalize thyroid function and weight gain during pregnancy can have beneficial effects on LBP.
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- Chencui Shi
- Physical Examination Center, Danyang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taian Central Hospital, Taian, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaanxi Provincial Rehabilitation Hospital, Xi'an, China
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Watanabe D, Yoshida T, Watanabe Y, Yokoyama K, Yamada Y, Kikutani T, Yoshida M, Miyachi M, Kimura M. Oral frailty is associated with mortality independently of physical and psychological frailty among older adults. Exp Gerontol 2024; 191:112446. [PMID: 38679352 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2024.112446] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although oral frailty is independently associated with an increased risk of mortality, evidence for the usefulness of screening tools for oral frailty is less than that for physical frailty screening tools. We aimed to investigate the relationship between oral frailty and mortality in older adults. METHODS This prospective cohort study included 11,374 adults aged ≥65 years, who provided valid responses to a baseline mail survey questionnaire from the Kyoto-Kameoka study. Oral frailty status was evaluated using the Oral Frailty Index-8 (range, 0 [best] to 10 [worst]). Participants were classified into four categories according to the Oral Frailty Index-8: robust (score, 0-2), oral pre-frailty (score, 3), oral frailty (score, 4-6), and oral severe frailty (score ≥ 7). Physical and psychological frailty were evaluated using the validated frailty-screening index and defined as a score of ≥3 out of a possible 5 points. Mortality data were collected from 30 July 2011 to 30 November 2016. Hazard ratios (HR) for all-cause mortality were calculated using a multivariable Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS During the 5.3-year median follow-up period (57,157 person-years), 1184 deaths were recorded. After adjusting for confounders, including physical and psychological frailty, medical history, and lifestyle, in comparison with a robust oral status, oral pre-frailty (HR, 1.29; 95 % confidence interval [CI], 1.02-1.63), oral frailty (HR, 1.22; 95 % CI, 1.01-1.48), and oral severe frailty (HR, 1.43; 95 % CI, 1.16-1.76) were associated with higher HRs of mortality (p for trend = 0.002). CONCLUSION Oral frailty is associated with mortality independent of physical and psychological frailty in older adults. The Oral Frailty Index-8 may be useful for identifying individuals at high risk of mortality.
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- Daiki Watanabe
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, 2-579-15 Mikajima, Tokorozawa-city, Saitama 359-1192, Japan; National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan; Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, 1-1 Nanjo Otani, Sogabe-cho, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8555, Japan.
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan; Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, 1-1 Nanjo Otani, Sogabe-cho, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8555, Japan; Senior Citizen's Welfare Section, Kameoka City Government, 8 Nonogami, Yasu-machi, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8501, Japan; National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 7-6-8 Saito-Asagi, Ibaraki-city, Osaka 567-0085, Japan.
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan; Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, 1-1 Nanjo Otani, Sogabe-cho, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8555, Japan; Faculty of Sport Study, Biwako Seikei Sport College, 1204 Kitahira, Otsu-city, Shiga 520-0503, Japan.
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan; Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, 1-1 Nanjo Otani, Sogabe-cho, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8555, Japan; National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 7-6-8 Saito-Asagi, Ibaraki-city, Osaka 567-0085, Japan.
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, Nippon Dental University, Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, 4-44-19 Higashi-cho, Koganei-city, Tokyo 184-0011, Japan.
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake-city, Aichi 470-1192, Japan.
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, 2-579-15 Mikajima, Tokorozawa-city, Saitama 359-1192, Japan; National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan.
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- Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, 1-1 Nanjo Otani, Sogabe-cho, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8555, Japan; Laboratory of Applied Health Sciences, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-city, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan.
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Hortobágyi T, Vetrovsky T, Uematsu A, Sanders L, da Silva Costa AA, Batistela RA, Moraes R, Granacher U, Szabó-Kóra S, Csutorás B, Széphelyi K, Tollár J. Walking on a Balance Beam as a New Measure of Dynamic Balance to Predict Falls in Older Adults and Patients with Neurological Conditions. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2024; 10:59. [PMID: 38775922 PMCID: PMC11111647 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-024-00723-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Beam walking is a new test to estimate dynamic balance. We characterized dynamic balance measured by the distance walked on beams of different widths in five age groups of healthy adults (20, 30, 40, 50, 60 years) and individuals with neurological conditions (i.e., Parkinson, multiple sclerosis, stroke, age: 66.9 years) and determined if beam walking distance predicted prospective falls over 12 months. METHODS Individuals with (n = 97) and without neurological conditions (n = 99, healthy adults, age 20-60) participated in this prospective longitudinal study. Falls analyses over 12 months were conducted. The summed distance walked under single (walking only) and dual-task conditions (walking and serial subtraction by 7 between 300 to 900) on three beams (4, 8, and 12-cm wide) was used in the analyses. Additional functional tests comprised grip strength and the Short Physical Performance Battery. RESULTS Beam walking distance was unaffected on the 12-cm-wide beam in the healthy adult groups. The distance walked on the 8-cm-wide beam decreased by 0.34 m in the 20-year-old group. This reduction was ~ 3 × greater, 1.1 m, in the 60-year-old group. In patients, beam walking distances decreased sharply by 0.8 m on the 8 versus 12 cm beam and by additional 1.6 m on the 4 versus 8 cm beam. Beam walking distance under single and dual-task conditions was linearly but weakly associated with age (R2 = 0.21 for single task, R2 = 0.27 for dual-task). Age, disease, and beam width affected distance walked on the beam. Beam walking distance predicted future falls in the combined population of healthy adults and patients with neurological conditions. Based on receiver operating characteristic curve analyses using data from the entire study population, walking ~ 8.0 of the 12 m maximum on low-lying beams predicted future fallers with reasonable accuracy. CONCLUSION Balance beam walking is a new but worthwhile measure of dynamic balance to predict falls in the combined population of healthy adults and patients with neurological conditions. Future studies are needed to evaluate the predictive capability of beam walking separately in more homogenous populations. Clinical Trial Registration Number NCT03532984.
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- Tibor Hortobágyi
- Department of Neurology, Somogy County Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital, 7400, Kaposvár, Hungary
- Department of Sport Biology, Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Pécs, 7622, Pécs, Hungary
- Department of Kinesiology, Hungarian University of Sports Science, 1123, Budapest, Hungary
- Center for Human Movement Sciences, Medical Center, University of Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Institute of Sport Research, Sports University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Sociology, Otemon Gakuin University, Ibaraki, Osaka, 567-8502, Japan
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- Lentis Center for Rehabilitation, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Center for Human Movement Sciences, Medical Center, University of Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Biomechanics and Motor Control Lab, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Biomechanics and Motor Control Lab, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Biomechanics and Motor Control Lab, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, Exercise and Human Movement Science, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7622, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Neurology, Somogy County Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital, 7400, Kaposvár, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7622, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Neurology, Somogy County Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital, 7400, Kaposvár, Hungary
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7622, Pécs, Hungary
- Digital Development Center, Széchenyi István University, 9026, Győr, Hungary
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pécs Medical School, 7622, Pécs, Hungary
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Bonfigli AR, Gagliardi C, Protic O, Lamedica AM, Luconi MP, Turchi F, Tortato E, Di Rosa M, Lucertini F, Spazzafumo L. Impact of a Discontinuous Training Program on Sedentary Behavior in Italian Type 2 Diabetes Older Patients: The Results of the TRIPL-A Randomized Controlled Trial. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:848. [PMID: 38667610 PMCID: PMC11049806 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12080848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background: Physical activity is an important predictor of quality of life in older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Unfortunately, most T2D adults adopt a sedentary lifestyle. The randomized, controlled TRIPL-A trial aims to verify the effect of a personalized, discontinuous exercise program on a sedentary lifestyle of T2D older adults. Methods: A total of 305 T2D patients (mean age ± SD: 68.8 ± 3.3 years) were divided into a control arm receiving only behavioral counseling and an intervention arm of an 18-month supervised discontinuous exercise program (ERS). The primary outcomes were the changes in sitting time (ST) and metabolic equivalent (MET) values, both evaluated by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form. A repeated measures ANOVA with Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons was used to compare study outcomes. Results: The ST and MET differed significantly during the study compared to the control group (p = 0.028 and p = 0.004, respectively). In the intervention group, a decrease from baseline in ST at 6 months (p = 0.01) and an increase in MET values at 6 months (p = 0.01) up to 12 months (p < 0.01) were found. No significant differences were found for the other variables. Conclusions: Beneficial lifestyle changes were found within the first year of intervention. These results align with the theory of change.
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- Anna Rita Bonfigli
- Scientific Direction, National Institute of Health and Science on Aging (IRCCS INRCA), 60127 Ancona, Italy
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- Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing, National Institute of Health and Science on Aging (IRCCS INRCA), 60124 Ancona, Italy
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- Scientific Direction, National Institute of Health and Science on Aging (IRCCS INRCA), 60127 Ancona, Italy
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- Scientific Direction, National Institute of Health and Science on Aging (IRCCS INRCA), 60127 Ancona, Italy
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- Diabetology Unit, National Institute of Health and Science on Aging (IRCCS INRCA), 60127 Ancona, Italy
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- Diabetology Unit, National Institute of Health and Science on Aging (IRCCS INRCA), 60127 Ancona, Italy
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- Diabetology Unit, National Institute of Health and Science on Aging (IRCCS INRCA), 60127 Ancona, Italy
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- Centre for Biostatistics and Applied Geriatric Clinical Epidemiology, National Institute of Health and Science on Aging (IRCCS INRCA), 60124 Ancona, Italy;
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy;
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- Scientific Direction, National Institute of Health and Science on Aging (IRCCS INRCA), 60127 Ancona, Italy
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Takino K, Hara Y, Sakui D, Kawamura I, Kikuchi J, Komoda T, Koeda T. Sarcopenia is associated with lower step count in patients with peripheral artery disease following endovascular treatment. Physiother Theory Pract 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38368595 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2319780] [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: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) often complain of reduced physical activity (PA) despite improvements in intermittent claudication after successful endovascular treatment (EVT). Sarcopenia resulting from chronic ischemia can affect post-EVT PA levels. OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess the association between sarcopenia and post-EVT PA levels. METHODS One hundred five patients with PAD were consecutively enrolled in this study. PA was assessed using the post-EVT step count and the pre-EVT International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Sarcopenia was diagnosed based on the Asia Working Group for Sarcopenia and defined as low muscle mass and strength, and/or slow walking speed. The patients were categorized into three groups: 1) patients with sarcopenia (Sarcopenia Group); 2) patients with only low muscle mass or strength, and/or slow walking speed (Suspected-Sarcopenia Group); and 3) patients who did not fulfill all the sarcopenia criteria (No-Sarcopenia Group). RESULTS Proportions of patients in the Sarcopenia, Suspected-Sarcopenia, and No-Sarcopenia Groups were 31.4, 38.1, and 30.5%, respectively. After controlling for potential confounders, the Sarcopenia Group demonstrated significantly lower step counts than the Suspected-Sarcopenia Group (p = .016) and No-Sarcopenia Group (p = .009). CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that patients with PAD and sarcopenia require rehabilitation strategies to enhance physical performance.
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- Koya Takino
- Department of Physical Therapy, Toyohashi Sozo University School of Health Sciences, Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Gifu Heart Center, Gifu, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Gifu Heart Center, Gifu, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Circulation, Gifu Heart Center, Gifu, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Toyohashi Heart Center, Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nagoya Gakuin University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Clina JG, Sayer RD, Friedman JE, Chui TK, Mehta T, Rimmer JH, Hill JO. Reliability and Validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Adapted to Include Adults With Physical Disability. J Phys Act Health 2024; 21:189-196. [PMID: 38056440 PMCID: PMC10875625 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2023-0504] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND People with physical disabilities (PWD) participate in less physical activity than people without physical disabilities (PWoD), which increases the risk for several negative health consequences. Comparing physical activity between PWD and PWoD remains a challenge since no reliable and valid survey exists to measure physical activity in both populations. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was adapted to be inclusive of PWD using a recently developed survey adaption framework; however, the adapted IPAQ has not been assessed for reliability and validity. The objective of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of the adapted IPAQ. METHODS To assess test-retest reliability, the adapted IPAQ was completed twice within a 72-hour period by 172 individuals (PWD: n = 102, PWoD: n = 70) and compared using intraclass correlation coefficients. Using Spearman rho, convergent validity and construct validity were assessed in 62 individuals by comparing the adapted IPAQ against the original instrument and activity monitor measured step count, respectively. RESULTS The adapted IPAQ demonstrated moderate test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients of total scores for the total sample of .690 (95% confidence interval [CI] .581-.770) and among subgroup analysis (PWD, .640, 95% CI, .457-.761; PWoD, .758, 95% CI, .610-.850). Correlation coefficients were also good for the assessment of convergent validity of total score (.727; 95% CI, .579-.829; P < .001). Construct validity assessment yielded moderate coefficient (.406; 95% CI, .166-.596; P = .001). CONCLUSIONS The adapted IPAQ demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity and is appropriate for use in PWD and PWoD.
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- Julianne G Clina
- Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- UAB Research Collaborative, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Adineh P, Amini S, Abolnezhadian F, Jafari F, Ebrahimian N. Nuts, vegetables, fruits, and protein dietary pattern during pregnancy is inversely associated with risk of childhood allergies: a case-control study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:842. [PMID: 38191604 PMCID: PMC10774342 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51488-8] [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: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Allergic diseases are prevalent chronic conditions among children and can lead to significant health and economic issues. It is hypothesized that healthy and high quality diet during pregnancy can prevent the onset of allergic diseases in offspring. This study aimed to investigate the potential relationship between major dietary patterns during pregnancy and allergies in children under one year of age. This case-control study was conducted involving 244 participants (122 mothers of allergic children and 122 healthy controls) who visited pediatricians and allergy outpatient clinics in Khuzestan Province, Iran, between June 2022 and March 2023. Demographic information was recorded using a socio-demographic questionnaire. A food frequency questionnaire was used to identify the foods consumed during pregnancy. Major dietary patterns were extracted using principal component analysis, and the potential relationship between these patterns and childhood allergies was investigated using multivariable logistic regression models. The crude odds ratio (OR) analysis showed that the fourth quartile of "Nut, vegetables, fruits, and protein" dietary pattern was associated with lower occurrence of childhood allergies (OR: 0.214, 95% CI = 0.068-0.679; P trend = 0.211). After adjusting for cofactors in Model 3, this association was still observed in the fourth quartile (OR = 0.108, 95% CI = 0.019-0.613; P trend, 0.001). However, no significant association was observed between "Carbohydrate and cereals" and "Salty" dietary patterns and childhood allergies. The study findings suggest that a maternal dietary pattern rich in nuts, vegetables, and fruits during pregnancy may reduce the risk of allergic diseases in offspring.
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Grants
- (grant number: 400000040) Vice-Chancellor for Research Affairs of the Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar City, Iran
- (grant number: 400000040) Vice-Chancellor for Research Affairs of the Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar City, Iran
- (grant number: 400000040) Vice-Chancellor for Research Affairs of the Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar City, Iran
- (grant number: 400000040) Vice-Chancellor for Research Affairs of the Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar City, Iran
- (grant number: 400000040) Vice-Chancellor for Research Affairs of the Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar City, Iran
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- Parisa Adineh
- Student Research Committee, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran.
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- Division of Immunology and Allergy, Department of Pediatrics, Abuzar Children's Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Chatzopoulou S, Dimitros E, Massaro M, Cicchella A, Jamurtas A, Kouidi E, Tsiptsios D, Kenny GP, Kaltsatou A. Blackcurrant Supplementation and Habitual Physical Activity Enhance Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Previously Sedentary Older Women. Curr Aging Sci 2024; 17:210-219. [PMID: 38317475 DOI: 10.2174/0118746098261936231223164430] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Loss of functional capacity negatively impacts the quality of life in older adults. OBJECTIVE This single-site randomized controlled study examined whether short- (one week) and long-term (three months) blackcurrant supplementations combined with habitual physical activity would improve functional capacity and quality of life in previously sedentary older women. METHODS Thirty sedentary, healthy older women were randomly assigned to receive blackcurrant supplementation (400 mg of blackcurrant extract) (Polyphenol group, n=15; 74.2±10.0 years) or no supplementation (capsules of 400 mg of corn flour) (Placebo group, n=15; 72.8±8.7 years). Each group consumed two capsules daily for one week and three months, with a washout period of one week between the two phases. The polyphenol group was required to increase habitual activity levels. Participants underwent a functional capacity assessment consisting of a sixminute walk, sit-to-stand test, Berg balance scale measurement and quality of life evaluation with the Scale of Life Satisfaction Index (LSI) at the start, after one week, and after three months of supplementation. RESULTS Walking distance and time to sit-to-stand improved by 2.5% (p=0.005) and 7.5% (p=0.005), respectively, after one week in the polyphenol group. After 3 months, walking distance in the six-minute walk test increased by 12.3% (p=0.001) while the time to sit-to-stand decreased by 16% (p=0.002) in the polyphenol compared to placebo group, respectively. No differences in Berg balance scale were observed. Quality of life, indexed by LSI, improved by 39% (p=0.001) in the polyphenol compared to the placebo group. CONCLUSION Blackcurrant supplementation, combined with habitual activity, may enhance functional capacity and quality of life in older women, offering a potential strategy to maintain independence. However, future studies should address longer durations to validate these findings.
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- Quality of Life Studies, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy
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- Quality of Life Studies, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy
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- Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Karies, 42100, Greece
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- Sports Medicine Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thermi 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Karies, 42100, Greece
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Tomioka K, Shima M, Saeki K. Longitudinal association between frequency of Internet use and incident disability among community-dwelling older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Environ Health Prev Med 2024; 29:13. [PMID: 38447990 PMCID: PMC10937244 DOI: 10.1265/ehpm.23-00207] [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: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND There is limited evidence of a protective effect of Internet use for incident disability (ID) during the COVID-19 pandemic. We investigated the association between frequency of Internet use (FIU) and ID among community-dwelling older people. METHODS We used longitudinal data from the 2019 and 2022 surveys, including 7,913 residents aged ≥65 without disability at baseline. ID was defined as a new public long-term care insurance certification. FIU at baseline was categorized into daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and non-users. Changes in FIU before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were categorized into continuing frequent (i.e., daily or weekly), continuing moderate (i.e., monthly or yearly), increase in frequency, from non-users to users, decrease in frequency, from users to non-users, and continuing non-users. Covariates included age, gender, education, perceived economic situation, family structure, body mass index, chronic medical conditions, dietary variety, working status, walking time, and cognitive functioning. Multivariable Poisson regression models were used to estimate adjusted cumulative incidence ratio (aCIR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for ID. RESULTS During the 3-year follow-up, 132 of 4,453 people aged 65-74, 595 of 3,460 people aged ≥75, 287 of 3,660 men, and 440 of 4,253 women developed ID. For FIU at baseline, among people aged ≥75 or men, there was a dose-response relationship between more frequent Internet use at baseline and a lower risk of ID (P-trend was 0.005 in people aged ≥75, and <0.001 in men). Compared to non-users, daily users had a significantly lower risk of ID [aCIR (95% CI) = 0.69 (0.53-0.90) in people aged ≥75, and 0.49 (0.34-0.70) in men]. For changes in FIU, "continuing frequent" and "from non-users to users" had a lower risk of ID than continuing non-users. After stratified analyses, "continuing frequent" remained a significant association in people aged ≥75 or in men, while "from non-users to users" had a significant association in those with daily walking time <30 minutes. CONCLUSIONS Although FIU may act as a marker of disability, or indicate individual adaptability, our findings suggest that Internet use may be a potential preventive measure against ID in community-dwelling older people when social distancing is required.
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- Kimiko Tomioka
- Nara Prefectural Health Research Center, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Nara Prefectural Health Research Center, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Nara Prefectural Health Research Center, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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Pachava SR, Shenoy S. Relationship of Self-Reported Physical Activity with Cognition in Middle- Aged Adults. Curr Aging Sci 2024; 17:127-134. [PMID: 38904155 DOI: 10.2174/0118746098273724231107092608] [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: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The increasing prevalence of age-related cognitive decline highlights the importance of physical activity for cognitive health. Regular exercise has been associated with improved mental health and reduced risk of cognitive decline. This study investigated the connection between self-reported physical activity and cognitive function in middle-aged adults. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 56 Indian adults aged 30-55, selected based on a health screening questionnaire. Participants reported their physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), which categorized them into low, moderate, and high activity levels. Cognitive functions, including visual memory, executive function, and attention, were assessed using the Cambridge Neuropsychological Automated Testing Battery (CANTAB). Results were statistically analyzed for relationships between cognitive domains and physical activity parameters using Pearson's correlation and linear regression analysis. RESULTS The study showed a significant positive correlation of attention with moderate and vigorous physical activity, while sedentary behavior negatively impacted attention. Linear regression showed that attention is affected by moderate-intensity activity whereas executive function and visual memory are affected by age. CONCLUSION This study supports the view that moderate and vigorous intensity activities may positively affect attention in middle-aged adults highlighting the benefits of physical activity.
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- Srinivasa Rao Pachava
- MYAS-GNDU Department of Sports Sciences and Medicine, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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- MYAS-GNDU Department of Sports Sciences and Medicine, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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Watanabe D, Yoshida T, Watanabe Y, Yamada Y, Miyachi M, Kimura M. Combined Use of Sleep Quality and Duration Is More Closely Associated With Mortality Risk Among Older Adults: A Population-based Kyoto-Kameoka Prospective Cohort Study. J Epidemiol 2023; 33:591-599. [PMID: 36155361 PMCID: PMC10635816 DOI: 10.2188/jea.je20220215] [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: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Whether sleep quality and duration assessed from multiple domains, either individually or in combination, are strongly associated with mortality risk in older adults remains unelucidated. We aimed to clarify these relationships. METHODS We enrolled 7,668 older (age ≥65 years) Japanese adults in the Kyoto-Kameoka prospective cohort study who provided valid responses to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) in a mail-in survey. Sleep quality and duration were classified into six groups using the previously validated PSQI: short sleep duration (SSD: <360 min/day)/sleep disturbance (SD: ≥5.5 PSQI points), n = 701; SSD/non-sleep disturbance (NSD: <5.5 PSQI points), n = 100; optimal sleep duration (OSD: 360-480 min/day)/NSD, n = 1,863; OSD/SD, n = 2,113; long sleep duration (LSD: >480 min/day)/NSD, n = 1,972; LSD/SD, n = 919. Mortality data were collected from February 15, 2012, to November 30, 2016. We evaluated the relationship between all-cause mortality risk and sleep quality and duration (and their combinations) using a multivariable Cox proportional hazards model that included baseline covariates. RESULTS The median follow-up period was 4.75 years (34,826 person-years), with a total of 616 deaths. After adjusting for confounders, compared with other groups, SSD/SD and LSD/SD had the highest hazard ratio (HR) of mortality (SSD/SD: HR 1.56; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10-2.19; SSD/NSD: HR 1.27; 95% CI, 0.47-3.48; OSD/NSD: reference; OSD/SD: HR 1.20; 95% CI, 0.91-1.59; LSD/NSD: HR 1.35; 95% CI, 1.03-1.77; LSD/SD: HR 1.83; 95% CI, 1.37-2.45). However, mortality risk was not associated with the interaction between sleep quality and duration. CONCLUSION Older adults with sleep disturbances involving SSD and LSD have a strong positive association with mortality risk, suggesting an additive effect between sleep quality and duration.
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- Daiki Watanabe
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, Kyoto, Japan
- Senior Citizen’s Welfare Section, Kameoka City Government, Kyoto, Japan
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, Kyoto, Japan
- Physical Fitness Research Institute, Meiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Nursing, Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts, Kyoto, Japan
- Laboratory of Applied Health Sciences, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, Kyoto, Japan
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Iwakura M, Kawagoshi A, Furukawa Y, Sugawara K, Wakabayashi T, Sato T, Wakasa M. Health literacy in older patients with abdominal tumours and its association with clinical characteristics: A cross-sectional study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2023; 67:102461. [PMID: 37976753 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102461] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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PURPOSE Health literacy (HL) is pivotal in managing patients with abdominal cancer and is associated with treatment outcomes and care experience. However, detailed characteristics of HL and their associations with clinical features remain uncertain in the population. Therefore, we aimed to comprehensively investigate HL and its associations with clinical characteristics in older patients with abdominal tumours. METHODS We analysed 103 older patients with abdominal tumours prescribed perioperative rehabilitation programs in an acute care hospital. The Japanese version of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire was used to measure comprehensive HL. Multivariate ordinal or linear regression analyses were used to explore the associations between HL and the following clinical characteristics: physical status, physical function, cardiopulmonary function, levels of activities of daily living (ADL), physical activity level, and health-related quality of life (HR-QoL). All regression analyses included patient demographics as covariates. RESULTS Approximately 50%-70% of the participants had difficulty accessing and appraising health-related information, and 20%-45% thought it was difficult to understand and apply the information. The percentage of limited HL levels in general HL, three health-relevant domains, and four competencies ranged from 62% to 83%. Moreover, regression analyses revealed that lower HL was associated with worse physical status/function, lower ADL, and poorer HR-QoL. CONCLUSION Most older patients with abdominal tumours have limited HL, which may lead them to make treatment decisions without fully understanding what healthcare providers advise. Furthermore, patients with lower HL are at a higher risk of poor treatment outcomes because of their worse clinical characteristics.
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- Masahiro Iwakura
- Department of Environmental Health Science and Public Health, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Hondo 1-chome, Akita City, Akita, 010-8543, Japan.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Akita City Hospital, 4-30 Kawamoto Matsuoka-Cho, Akita City, Akita, 010-0933, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Akita City Hospital, 4-30 Kawamoto Matsuoka-Cho, Akita City, Akita, 010-0933, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Akita City Hospital, 4-30 Kawamoto Matsuoka-Cho, Akita City, Akita, 010-0933, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Akita City Hospital, 4-30 Kawamoto Matsuoka-Cho, Akita City, Akita, 010-0933, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Akita City Hospital, 4-30 Kawamoto Matsuoka-Cho, Akita City, Akita, 010-0933, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Akita University Graduate School of Health Sciences, 1-1 Hondo 1-chome, Akita City, Akita, 010-8543, Japan
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Lee JH, Yun I, Nam CM, Jang SY, Park EC. Association between physical activity and health-related quality of life in middle-aged and elderly individuals with musculoskeletal disorders: Findings from a national cross-sectional study in Korea. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0294602. [PMID: 37972082 PMCID: PMC10653435 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to identify the association between physical activity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in middle-aged and elderly individuals with musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS This study used data from the 2016-2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). We included only those over 40 years of age diagnosed with one or more of the following: osteoarthritis, rheumatism, and osteoporosis. In total, 4,731 participants (783 men and 3,948 women) were included as the study population. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the association between physical activity and HRQoL. RESULTS In the case of middle-aged and elderly individuals with musculoskeletal disorders, the likelihood of HRQoL worsening was significantly lower for those who regularly engaged in physical activity compared with that of those who did not engage in physical activity at all (men: OR 0.58, 95% CI 0.37-0.90; women: OR 0.64, 95% CI 0.53-0.79). Stratified analysis by the type and intensity of physical activity revealed that the possibility of poor HRQoL was lowest when leisure-related moderate-intensity physical activities were performed (men: OR 0.44, 95% CI 0.22-0.89; Women: OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.36-0.69). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that engaging in regular physical activity contributes to preventing exacerbation of HRQoL, even if the individual suffers from musculoskeletal disorders. It is necessary to provide an appropriate type and intensity of physical activity in consideration of the patients' pain and severity.
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Healthcare Management, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Su L, Yan X, Pan Y, Yang S. Cross-sectional associations between questionnaire-measured physical activity and tissue doppler indices of left ventricular diastolic function. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2023; 23:527. [PMID: 37891468 PMCID: PMC10612190 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-023-03559-3] [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: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction has been increasing over the past decade, and to date, effective pharmacotherapies that enhance LV diastolic function have not yet been identified. Though some data has demonstrated the beneficial effects of exercise training on LV diastolic function, little is known about the adaptations of diastolic function to daily physical activity (PA). Accordingly, our study aimed to investigate the impact of daily PA on tissue Doppler indices of LV diastolic function. METHODS A total of 432 participants were enrolled for clinically indicated echocardiography from July 2019 to July 2020 at Peking University People's Hospital. Participants aged ≥ 18 years were included if they had stable PA in the past six months and normal LV systolic function. A questionnaire was used to collect demographic characteristics, medical history, and daily PA. According to PA Guidelines for Americans, we identified these participants into low-intensity PA (LPA) group and moderate-high-intensity PA (MHPA) group. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to match potential confounding factors between the two groups. The clinical characteristics and echocardiographic parameters between LPA group and MHPA group were compared using student's t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, and chi-square test as appropriate. RESULTS After matching potential confounding factors using PSM with a 1:3 matching ratio, our final analysis included 86 cases in the MHPA group and 214 cases in the LPA group. All demographic characteristics and comorbidities were statistically similar between the two groups. Compared to the LPA group, the MHPA group showed higher septal e' (7.9 ± 2.9 cm/s versus 7.2 ± 2.6 cm/s, P = 0.047). Other echocardiographic parameters associated with LV diastolic function concerning lateral e' and average E/e', also trended towards improved LV diastolic function in the MHPA group, but failed to reach statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated that moderate-high-intensity daily PA was associated with improved septal e', suggesting that moderate-high-intensity PA could potentially ameliorate LV diastolic dysfunction.
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- Lina Su
- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, 11 Xizhimen South St, Beijing, 100044, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, 11 Xizhimen South St, Beijing, 100044, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, 11 Xizhimen South St, Beijing, 100044, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, 11 Xizhimen South St, Beijing, 100044, PR China.
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Silva-Batista C, Wilhelm JL, Scanlan KT, Stojak M, Carlson-Kuhta P, Chen S, Liu W, de la Huerta TNG, Horak FB, Mancini M, King LA. Balance telerehabilitation and wearable technology for people with Parkinson's disease (TelePD trial). BMC Neurol 2023; 23:368. [PMID: 37833645 PMCID: PMC10571293 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-023-03403-3] [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: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Balance impairments, that lead to falls, are one of the main symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). Telerehabilitation is becoming more common for people with PD; however, balance is particularly challenging to assess and treat virtually. The feasibility and efficacy of virtual assessment and virtual treatment of balance in people with PD are unknown. The present study protocol has three aims: I) to determine if a virtual balance and gait assessment (instrumented L-shape mobility test) with wearable sensors can predict a gold-standard, in-person clinical assessment of balance, the Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest); II) to explore the effects of 12 sessions of balance telerehabilitation and unsupervised home exercises on balance, gait, executive function, and clinical scales; and III) to explore if improvements after balance telerehabilitation transfer to daily-life mobility, as measured by instrumented socks with inertial sensors worn for 7 days. METHODS The TelePD Trial is a prospective, single-center, parallel-group, single-blind, pilot, randomized, controlled trial. This trial will enroll 80 eligible people with PD. Participants will be randomized at a 1:1 ratio into receiving home-based balance exercises in either: 1) balance telerehabilitation (experimental group, n = 40) or 2) unsupervised exercises (control group, n = 40). Both groups will perform 12 sessions of exercise at home that are 60 min long. The primary outcome will be Mini-BESTest. The secondary outcomes will be upper and lower body gait metrics from a prescribed task (instrumented L-shape mobility test); daily-life mobility measures over 7 days with wearable sensors in socks, instrumented executive function tests, and clinical scales. Baseline testing and 7 days of daily-life mobility measurement will occur before and after the intervention period. CONCLUSION The TelePD Trial will be the first to explore the usefulness of using wearable sensor-based measures of balance and gait remotely to assess balance, the feasibility and efficacy of balance telerehabilitation in people with PD, and the translation of balance improvements after telerehabilitation to daily-life mobility. These results will help to develop a more effective home-based balance telerehabilitation and virtual assessment that can be used remotely in people with balance impairments. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial was prospectively registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05680597).
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- Carla Silva-Batista
- Balance Disorders Laboratory, Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, OP-3297239, USA
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- Balance Disorders Laboratory, Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, OP-3297239, USA
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- Balance Disorders Laboratory, Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, OP-3297239, USA
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- Balance Disorders Laboratory, Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, OP-3297239, USA
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- Balance Disorders Laboratory, Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, OP-3297239, USA
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- School of Public Health, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Balance Disorders Laboratory, Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, OP-3297239, USA
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- Balance Disorders Laboratory, Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, OP-3297239, USA
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- Balance Disorders Laboratory, Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, OP-3297239, USA
- APDM Precision Motion of Clario, Portland, OR, USA
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- Balance Disorders Laboratory, Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, OP-3297239, USA
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- Balance Disorders Laboratory, Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, OP-3297239, USA.
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Balboa-Castillo T, Muñoz S, Serón P, Andrade-Mayorga O, Lavados-Romo P, Aguilar-Farias N. Validity and reliability of the international physical activity questionnaire short form in Chilean adults. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0291604. [PMID: 37788251 PMCID: PMC10547187 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) in Chilean adults. METHODS A cross-sectional validation study was carried out on 161 adults aged between 35 and 65, selected from a population-based study in Temuco, Chile. IPAQ-SF was completed twice, seven days apart, to analyze the test-retest reliability with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Objective PA was assessed by accelerometry (ActiGraph GT3X+) for seven consecutive days. Intraclass correlation coefficients were used to determine the reliability. Spearman correlation coefficients (rho) and Bland-Altman plots were calculated to assess validity. RESULTS 144 subjects (52.5 ± 8.8 years, 53.9% men) answered the IPAQ-SF on both occasions and had valid accelerometry data. The IPAQ-SF showed moderate reliability for sitting time (ICC = 0.62), while it was poor for walking (ICC = 0.40), moderate PA (ICC = 0.41), vigorous PA (ICC = 0.48), and total PA (ICC = 0.33). There were weak correlations between IPAQ-SF and accelerometry for sedentary behavior (rho = 0.28, p = 0.0005), walking (rho = 0.11, p = 0.17), moderate PA (rho = 0.13, p = 0.128), vigorous PA (rho = 0.18, p = 0.03), and total PA (rho = 0.26, p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that the IPAQ-SF test and retest would provide an acceptable measure of total SB and MVPA, and a weak correlation between IPAQ-SF and accelerometer.
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- Teresa Balboa-Castillo
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Cardiometabolic and Nutritional Epidemiology Research Center (EPICYN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Cardiometabolic and Nutritional Epidemiology Research Center (EPICYN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences & CIGES, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Cardiometabolic and Nutritional Epidemiology Research Center (EPICYN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Cardiometabolic and Nutritional Epidemiology Research Center (EPICYN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Cardiometabolic and Nutritional Epidemiology Research Center (EPICYN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Department of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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Hailey V, Bloomberg M, Hamer M, Fisher A. Association between neighbourhood cohesion and physical activity trajectories during the COVID-19 pandemic using data from Understanding Society: The UK Household Longitudinal Study & COVID-19 sub-study. Prev Med Rep 2023; 35:102392. [PMID: 37680857 PMCID: PMC10480663 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102392] [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: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Neighbourhood cohesion is increasingly recognised as a key determinant of health and health-related behaviours. Positive association between social support and physical activity have been demonstrated on an interpersonal level, there is less evidence at group-level. This study aimed to examine the association between neighbourhood cohesion and physical activity trajectories during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hypothesizing that higher neighbourhood cohesion was a protective factor against reduced physical activity during the pandemic. Data from Understand Society (wave 9, Jan 2017-Dec 2019), and the COVID-19 sub-study (waves 1, 5, 7) was used. Participants (N = 14,475) had baseline data and at least one Covid physical activity measure. We used linear mixed models with a random intercept and slope at the individual level and an unstructured correlation matrix to examine the association between neighbourhood cohesion and physical activity during the follow-up period. We found a significant reduction in physical activity (-441 MET-min/wk, (CI 374.51 - 507.65, p < 0.001) through the COVID-19 pandemic, and that higher neighbourhood cohesion was related to higher physical activity after control for covariates. There was a significant difference between neighbourhood cohesion categories and change seen in PA during the 39-month follow-up period (difference in change between lowest and highest neighbourhood cohesion categories = 373 MET-min/wk, p = 0.036), higher neighbourhood cohesion had a protective effect. Strong relationships between public health and urban planning sectors are needed to build communities with structures in place to support a sense of community, social interaction and attraction to the neighbourhood. This will help long-term neighbourhood cohesion and support increased physical activity.
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- Verity Hailey
- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute Sport Exercise & Health, Division Surgery & Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, UK
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Green C, Beaney T, Salman D, Robb C, de Jager Loots CA, Giannakopoulou P, Udeh-Momoh C, Ahmadi-Abhari S, Majeed A, Middleton LT, McGregor AH. The impacts of social restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity levels of over 50-year olds: The CHARIOT COVID-19 Rapid Response (CCRR) cohort study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290064. [PMID: 37751448 PMCID: PMC10522032 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To quantify the associations between shielding status and loneliness at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and physical activity (PA) levels throughout the pandemic. METHODS Demographic, health and lifestyle characteristics of 7748 cognitively healthy adults aged >50, and living in London, were surveyed from April 2020 to March 2021. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short-form assessed PA before COVID-19 restrictions, and up to 6 times over 11 months. Linear mixed models investigated associations between shielding status and loneliness at the onset of the pandemic, with PA over time. RESULTS Participants who felt 'often lonely' at the outset of the pandemic completed an average of 522 and 547 fewer Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) minutes/week during the pandemic (95% CI: -809, -236, p<0.001) (95% CI: -818, -275, p<0.001) than those who felt 'never lonely' in univariable and multivariable models adjusted for demographic factors respectively. Those who felt 'sometimes lonely' completed 112 fewer MET minutes/week (95% CI: -219, -5, p = 0.041) than those who felt 'never lonely' following adjustment for demographic factors. Participants who were shielding at the outset of the pandemic completed an average of 352 fewer MET minutes/week during the pandemic than those who were not (95% CI: -432, -273; p<0.001) in univariable models and 228 fewer MET minutes/week (95% CI: -307, -150, p<0.001) following adjustment for demographic factors. No significant associations were found after further adjustment for health and lifestyle factors. CONCLUSIONS Those shielding or lonely at pandemic onset were likely to have completed low levels of PA during the pandemic. These associations are influenced by co-morbidities and health status.
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- Conall Green
- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
- MSk Lab, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine Alfred Hospital, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Ageing Epidemiology Research Unit (AGE), School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Ageing Epidemiology Research Unit (AGE), School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Ageing Epidemiology Research Unit (AGE), School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Ageing Epidemiology Research Unit (AGE), School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
- Public Health Directorate, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Ageing Epidemiology Research Unit (AGE), School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
- Public Health Directorate, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- MSk Lab, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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Navarra GA, Tabacchi G, Scardina A, Agnese M, Thomas E, Bianco A, Palma A, Bellafiore M. Functional fitness, lifestyle and demographic factors as predictors of perceived physical and mental health in older adults: A structural equation model. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290258. [PMID: 37672501 PMCID: PMC10482288 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Over the past 50 years, socioeconomic development has brought a reduction in birth rates, an increase in life expectancy and consequently in the elderly population. For this reason, there has been an increasing focus on physical and mental health of the elderly, promoting the concept of healthy aging. The aim of this study was to explore the associations between perceived physical and mental health of older adults and a variety of determinants, such as demographic factors, physical functional fitness, physical activity level, adherence to the Mediterranean diet and anthropometric indices, through a structural equation modeling (SEM). A cross-sectional observational study involved 208 elderly (24 men and 184 women) over the age of 60, fully independent and autonomous. Perceived physical and mental health were assessed with the Short Form 12 questionnaire. Basic sociodemographic information was collected; anthropometric features were directly measured, functional fitness was assessed with the Senior Fitness Test, and physical activity level was determined through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire; adherence to Mediterranean Diet (MD) was also collected through the MEDAS questionnaire. The SEM analysis revealed that functional fitness, which was a latent variable of the model described by the six administered fitness tests, was a strong predictor both of perceived physical and perceived mental health in the sample of elderly. Physical activity level was as predictor of the perceived physical component, but not of the mental health, while score of metabolic equivalent task did not result a predictor, as well as the sociodemographic factors and adherence to MD. The present findings suggest that it would be strongly recommended for elderly subjects to engage in physical activity specifically targeted to aged populations, in order to enhance their fitness abilities and enable them to improve the perception of their own health status.
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- Giovanni Angelo Navarra
- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Zhou T, Wang J, Li Y, Lu Y, Liu J, Hong J, Quan M, Wang D, Chen P. Association between walking speed and calcaneus stiffness index in older adults. J Bone Miner Metab 2023; 41:693-701. [PMID: 37351651 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-023-01447-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim here is to examine the association between objectively measured usual walking speed (UWS) and bone status in community-dwelling older Chinese. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a cross-sectional study of a population of 1528 adults (817 females, mean age 68.5 ± 5.3; 711 males, mean age 69.1 ± 5.2) aged 60-79, living in communities in Shanghai. Walking speed was assessed using a 4-m walk test at a usual-pace walking speed a walking speed at which the subject felt relaxed-and bone status measured by quantitative ultrasound (QUS). The health-related characteristics of participants include family background, physical activity level, chronic disease, smoking and alcohol consumption, frequency of falls, vitamin intake, and hormone therapy. RESULTS Multiple linear regression is used to analyses any association between UWS and bone status, adjusting for confounding factors showing a significant association between faster UWS and a higher calcaneal stiffness index (SI) (p < 0.01). Comparing the lowest quartile of the data set with the highest at UWS, a high SI is achieved with 5.34 (95% CI = 3.22, 7.46) (p < 0.01), after adjusting for confounders. An increase of 1 dm/s was associated with a 0.91 (95% CI = 0.53, 1.29) increase in SI. This relationship for most subgroups is consistent. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that UWS can be a sensitive indicator of calcaneal bone loss among an older population.
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- Tang Zhou
- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, 399 Changhai Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science, 87 Wuxing Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, China
- Shanghai Anti-Doping Agency, 87 Wuxing Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, 399 Changhai Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, 399 Changhai Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, 399 Changhai Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science, 87 Wuxing Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, China
- Shanghai Anti-Doping Agency, 87 Wuxing Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, 399 Changhai Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200438, China.
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science, 87 Wuxing Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, China.
- Shanghai Anti-Doping Agency, 87 Wuxing Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, 399 Changhai Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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Arumugam A, Murat D, Javed A, Ali SA, Mahmoud I, Trabelsi K, Ammar A. Association of Sociodemographic Factors with Physical Activity and Sleep Quality in Arab and Non-Arab Individuals of Both Sexes during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2200. [PMID: 37570440 PMCID: PMC10418443 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11152200] [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: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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We explored the association of sociodemographic and anthropometric factors with self-reported physical activity (PA) and sleep quality in Arab and non-Arab individuals of both sexes during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this cross-sectional study, 638 participants (those recovered from COVID-19 = 149, and non-infected = 489) of both sexes aged 18-55 years were recruited. Their sociodemographic and anthropometric information, PA (self-reported using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short-form [IPAQ-SF)]) and sleep quality (self-reported using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]) were documented. The association between participants' characteristics, PA levels, and sleep quality were determined using the chi-squared test. Variables significantly associated with IPAQ and PSQI in bivariate analyses were included in a multivariate binary logistic regression model. Men were more active than women (odds ratio [OR] = 1.66, p = 0.010), and non-Arab participants were more active than Arab ones (OR = 1.49, p = 0.037). Participants ≥40 years, men, non-Arab participants, and those who were working were more likely to have a good sleep quality than those ≤40 years (OR 1.70, p = 0.048), women (OR 1.10, p = 0.725), Arab individuals (OR 1.95, p = 0.002), and unemployed people (OR 2.76, p = 0.007). Male and non-Arab participants seemed to have a better self-reported PA and sleep quality compared to female and Arab participants, during the pandemic.
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- Ashokan Arumugam
- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates; (A.A.)
- Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, RIMHS—Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
- Sustainable Engineering Asset Management Research Group, RISE—Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates; (A.A.)
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates; (A.A.)
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates; (A.A.)
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- Department of Family Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates;
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- High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Department of Training and Movement Science, Institute of Sport Science, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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Zhou J, Fan J, Zhang X, You L, Lin D, Huang C, Li F, Sun K. Fatty Liver Index and Its Association with 10-Year Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Insights from a Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in China. Metabolites 2023; 13:850. [PMID: 37512557 PMCID: PMC10385028 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13070850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), a global public health concern. A total of 9044 out of 10,104 adults from Guangzhou, China, were included in the analysis. We utilized the fatty liver index (FLI), a noninvasive indicator of NAFLD, and the pooled cohort equations (PCE) based on the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline, the China-PAR model, and the Framingham Risk Score to assess the 10-year ASCVD risk. The results demonstrated a significant association between FLI and 10-year ASCVD risk (p < 0.001). Adjusted for age, individuals with high FLI (≥60) had an odds ratio of 3.91 (95% CI 2.52-6.08) compared to those with low FLI (<30). These findings persisted after adjusting for metabolic indicators. Notably, this association was consistently observed across all three risk prediction models: the PCE model, the China-PAR model, and the Framingham Risk Score. In conclusion, our study provides evidence supporting FLI as a reliable indicator of increased 10-year ASCVD risk in Chinese NAFLD patients. FLI serves as a valuable marker for early detection of ASCVD, highlighting its potential in clinical practice for risk assessment and prevention strategies.
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- Jing Zhou
- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou 510120, China
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Psarrou A, Adamakidou T, Apostolara P, Koreli A, Drakopoulou M, Plakas S, Mastrogiannis D, Mantoudi A, Parissopoulos S, Zartaloudi A, Mantzorou M. Associations between Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Urban Greece. Geriatrics (Basel) 2023; 8:61. [PMID: 37367093 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics8030061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Physical activity is an important factor in achieving healthy aging, offering older persons multiple benefits in terms of maintaining and improving their health and wellbeing. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of physical activity on the quality of life of older adults. A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to May 2022, using the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). A total of 124 people aged 65 and over participated in the survey. The average age of the participants was 71.6 years, and 62.1% were women. Participants showed a moderate quality of life with regard to the physical health dimension (mean score 52.4) and a higher quality of life with regard to the mental health dimension (mean score 63.1) compared to the expected values of the population. Low levels of physical activity were recorded among older adults, reaching a rate of 83.9%. A moderate or high level of physical activity has been found to contribute to a better physical functioning (p = 0.03), vitality (p = 0.02) and general health (p = 0.01). Finally, comorbidity had a negative impact on physical activity (p = 0.03) and quality of life regarding mental and physical health in older adults. The study showed very low levels of physical activity in older Greek adults. The management of this problem, which was intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, should be a high priority in public health programs focusing on healthy aging, as physical activity affects and promotes many of the basic aspects of quality of life.
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- Anna Psarrou
- MSc Program in Community and Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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- MSc Program in Community and Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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- MSc Program in Community and Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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- MSc Program in Community and Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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- MSc Program in Community and Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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- MSc Program in Community and Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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- MSc Program in Community and Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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- MSc Program in Community and Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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- MSc Program in Community and Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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- MSc Program in Community and Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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- MSc Program in Community and Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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Oğuz S, Ertürk G, Polat MG, Apaydın H. The effect of kinesiophobia on physical activity, balance, and fear of falling in patients with Parkinson's disease. Physiother Theory Pract 2023; 39:865-872. [PMID: 35042438 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2028325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Kinesiophobia is defined as the fear of movement and activity resulting from a feeling of vulnerability to painful injury or re-injury. This study aimed to determine the effect of kinesiophobia on physical activity, balance, and fear of falling in patients with Parkinson's disease. METHODS The study, which was designed as a cross-sectional type, was conducted with 86 patients with Parkinson's disease (age 61.25 SD [9.72] years old) by face-to-face interviews with the patients. The Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, Berg Balance Scale, Falls Efficacy Scale, Visual Analog Scale - Fear of Falling, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale - motor score, and the Hoehn and Yahr scale were used to evaluate the patients. RESULTS Patients with Parkinson's disease who had high levels of kinesiophobia had lower levels of physical activity, worse balance, and higher disease severity and fear of falling. A correlation was found between the Tampa Scale score and physical activity, balance, fear of falling, falls efficacy, and disease motor score (p < .001; r = -0.38, -0.54, 0.67, 0.57, and 0.37, respectively). According to multiple linear regression analysis, kinesiophobia explained the dependent variables to varying degrees ranging from 13% to 44% (p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Patients with Parkinson's disease may have kinesiophobia. Rehabilitation programs to support functional capacity for these patients should be developed considering the presence of kinesiophobia.
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- Semra Oğuz
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Kültür University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Neurology, Istanbul University - Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Li Y, He H, Wang J, Chen Y, Wang C, Li X, Dai A, Liu Y, Xi X, Huang J, Zou M, Fan Y, Zhou M, Yi P, Yu L, Lei X. Effect of multidisciplinary health education based on lifestyle medicine on menopausal syndrome and lifestyle behaviors of menopausal women: A clinical controlled study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1119352. [PMID: 37006585 PMCID: PMC10060660 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1119352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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BackgroundMenopausal women may experience menopausal syndrome and long-term effects caused by low estrogen levels, such as senile dementia and osteoporosis in the elderly. Most menopausal women may have misconceptions about menopause and low use of pharmacological interventions. These misconceptions may damage the quality of life and miss the critical period for preventing senile diseases. Thus, enhancing the awareness of menopausal women regarding psychosocial and physical changes through health education programs was a way to improve positive attitudes toward menopause and make further treatment options.ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of multidisciplinary health education based on lifestyle medicine on menopausal syndrome and lifestyle behaviors of menopausal women.MethodsThe study was conducted in several hospitals in Chongqing, China. The two groups were from different hospitals with similar medical levels in order to reduce information contamination. It was designed as a clinical controlled trial in which the intervention group (n = 100) and control group (n = 87) were matched for age, age at menarche, menopausal symptoms and drug use status at enrollment. Women in the intervention group received multidisciplinary health education based on lifestyle medicine for 2 months while those in the control group received routine outpatient health guidance. Menopausal syndrome, physical activity and dietary status of participants were assessed before and after the intervention. Paired t-tests and Independent-sample t-tests were adopted for comparison within and between groups, respectively, in the normal variables. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and Mann-Whitney U tests were adopted for comparison within and between group, respectively, in the abnormal variables. Categorical variables were tested using Pearson's χ2. P-value < 0.05 was statistically significant in statistical tests.ResultsPost intervention testing indicated that menopausal syndrome of participants was significantly improved in the intervention group compared to the control group (P < 0.001). Between-group comparison showed a significant improvement of weekly energy expenditure of total physical activity (P = 0.001) and participation in exercise (P < 0.001) in the intervention group compared to the control group after the intervention. The dietary status of participants was significantly improved in the intervention group compared to the control group (P < 0.001). In the intervention group, the menopausal syndrome of participants improved more in the hormone drug group than in the non-hormone group (P = 0.007), as did the control group (P = 0.02). In the hormone drug group, the physical activity (P = 0.003) and dietary status (P = 0.001) mproved more in the intervention group than in the control group.ConclusionsThe multidisciplinary health education based on lifestyle medicine was effective in improving the menopausal syndrome and healthy lifestyle behaviors of menopausal women. Studies with extended observation period and larger sample size are in need to evaluate the long-term scale-up effects of the multidisciplinary health education.
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- Yangmei Li
- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Social Risks Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Public Health Security, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Social Risks Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Public Health Security, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Social Risks Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Social Risks Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Social Risks Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Public Health Security, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Xun Lei
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Association of health literacy with short-term postoperative outcomes in older adult patients with abdominal tumors undergoing surgery and perioperative rehabilitation program: A prospective cohort study. J Geriatr Oncol 2023; 14:101422. [PMID: 36657247 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2022.101422] [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: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Low health literacy (HL) is associated with poor surgical outcomes in patients with abdominal tumors, despite enhanced recovery programs. However, the relationship between HL and postoperative outcomes, including health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and physical functions, has been unclear in patients with abdominal tumors receiving perioperative rehabilitation programs (PRPs). Our objective was to identify associations of HL with postoperative functional and general outcomes in patients with abdominal tumors undergoing surgery and PRPs, controlling for critical covariates. MATERIALS AND METHODS The prospective cohort study was conducted from April 2020 to December 2021 in a single acute care hospital in Akita City, Japan. Out of 112 consecutive older adults with abdominal tumors referred to PRPs before surgery for tumors, 101 participated. Three patients declined undergoing follow-up assessment, and thus 97 were analyzed. Demographic data, comorbidities, education, surgical procedure, frailty status, cognitive functions, physical activity, nutritional status, tumor sites, types, and stages were collected as covariates at baseline. All participants underwent PRPs. HL was measured using the Japanese version of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire, a comprehensive HL measurement. Primary endpoints were changes in HRQOL, measured using the EuroQol 5-dimension 5-level (EQ-5D-5L) index and EuroQol-visual analog scale (EQ-VAS), and physical functions (chair-stand ability, usual gait speed, and grip strength) from before surgery to discharge. Secondary endpoints were 90-day readmissions, postoperative complications, and length of hospital stay. Multivariate regression with inverse probability weighting, using propensity scores, estimeted associations of HL with the outcomes. RESULTS Of the 97 patients (36 [37.1%] women, mean [standard deviation] age 74.4 [6.3] years), 42 (43.3%) reported low HL. At baseline, patients with low HL exhibited worse EQ-5D-5L scores (P = .001), EQ-VAS values (P = .03), chair-stand ability (P = .001), and gait speed (P = .03) than controls. Low HL was associated with a low risk of grip strength declines (risk ratio, 0.13; 95% confidence interval, 0.12-0.99) but not with any other outcome. DISCUSSION There appeared to be no apparent associations of HL with surgical outcomes in patients with abdominal tumors receiving PRPs. Thus, HL might not be a crucial predictor of surgical outcomes when combined with PRPs.
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The modifier effect of physical activity, body mass index, and age on the association of metformin and chronic back pain: A cross-sectional analysis of 21,899 participants from the UK Biobank. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0282205. [PMID: 36854023 PMCID: PMC9974111 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is growing evidence of the anti-inflammatory effect of the anti-diabetic drug metformin and its use to reduce pain. However, we currently lack studies investigating whether metformin is associated with a reduction in chronic back pain prevalence when considering physical activity levels, body mass index (BMI), and age. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether use of metformin is associated with lower levels of reporting of chronic back pain in a large cohort with type 2 diabetes when stratified for physical activity, BMI, and age. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study of 21,889 participants with type 2 diabetes who were drawn from the UK Biobank database. We investigated whether people using metformin reported a higher prevalence of chronic low back pain than those who did not. Type 2 diabetes, chronic back pain, and metformin were self-reported. Participants were stratified according to their physical activity level (low, moderate and high), BMI (normal, overweight, and obese), and age (40 to <50; 50 to < 60; and ≥60 years). Logistic regression models were built for each physical activity level, BMI and age category to investigate the prevalence of chronic back pain amongst those using and not using metformin. RESULTS Participants who were using metformin and who had low levels of physical activity [OR 0.87, 95%CI 0.78 to 0.96] or who were obese [OR 0.90, 95%CI 0.86 to 0.98] or older [OR 0.85, 95%CI 0.78 to 0.93] had lower odds of reporting chronic back pain than their counterparts. CONCLUSION The anti-diabetic drug metformin might reduce prevalence of chronic low back pain in people who are older, overweight, or less active. These findings should be confirmed in studies using a longitudinal design.
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The Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Exercises on the Cognitive and Physical Function of Persons with Mild Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11050677. [PMID: 36900682 PMCID: PMC10000686 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11050677] [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: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Dementia causes deterioration in cognitive and physical functions. The scope of this study is to investigate the effect of different exercise programs on cognitive functions and functionality of persons suffering from mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) by generating information on the exercise types and their parameters. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be performed involving aerobic and resistance exercise interventions, taking place both at the sample collection center and at home. Participants will be randomly divided into two different intervention groups and a control group. All groups will be assessed twice; once at baseline and once after 12 weeks. The primary outcome shall comprise the effect of exercise programs on cognitive functions using cognitive testing, such as Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revisited (ACE-R), Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Trail Making Test A-Β (TMT A-B), and Digit Span Test (DST): Digit Span Forward (DSF) and Digit Span Backward (DSB). The effect on functionality will be assessed using the Senior Fitness Test (SFT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (IADL) questionnaire. Secondary outcomes include the effect of exercise on depression using the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15), on physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), as well as the participants' compliance with the intervention. This study will investigate the possible effect of intervention of different exercise types and the comparison between them. Exercise forms a low-cost and reduced-risk intervention.
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Yorikawa F, Ishikawa J, Tamura Y, Murao Y, Toba A, Harada K, Araki A. Determinants of depressive symptoms in older outpatients with cardiometabolic diseases in a Japanese frailty clinic: Importance of bidirectional association between depression and frailty. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281465. [PMID: 36780484 PMCID: PMC9925076 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Frailty and depression may play important roles in the management of older patients with cardiometabolic diseases. We explored the determinants of depressive symptoms and their association with frailty among patients with cardiometabolic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation) in a cross-sectional study. METHODS A total of 633 outpatients aged 65 years or older with cardiometabolic disease and suspected symptoms of frailty participated in this study. Depressive symptoms, physical activity, and social network were assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)-15, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and Lubben Social Network Scale-6 (LSNS-6), respectively. Frailty was evaluated using the Kihon Checklist (KCL) based on the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), the modified Cardiovascular Health Study (mCHS), and the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS). Binomial logistic regression analysis was used to examine the determinants of depressive symptoms and their association with frailty. RESULTS Depressive symptoms with GDS-15 scores ≥ 5 were present in 43.6% of the patients. In logistic regression, after adjusting for covariates, the determinants of depressive symptoms in all patients were lack of social network, low years of education, and frailty. In contrast, in logistic regression with frailty as the dependent variable, depressive symptoms were independently associated KCL-defined frailty (OR = 6.28, 95% CI: 4.13-9.55) and mCHS-defined frailty (OR = 2.66, 95% CI: 1.70-4.17), but not with CFS. Similarly, significant associations between depression and frailty were observed in patients with hypertension, diabetes, or atrial fibrillation. CONCLUSIONS Lack of social networks, low education, and frailty based on the KCL and mCHS were important determinants of depressive symptoms in all patients. The relatively strong associations between depressive symptoms and frailty based on CGA in patients with hypertension, diabetes, or atrial fibrillation suggest that the assessment of depressive symptoms is of great importance in clinical practice in those patients at high risk of frailty.
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- Fumino Yorikawa
- Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital and Institute of Gerontology, Center for Comprehensive Care and Research for Prefrailty, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital and Institute of Gerontology, Center for Comprehensive Care and Research for Prefrailty, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital and Institute of Gerontology, Center for Comprehensive Care and Research for Prefrailty, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Diabetes, Metabolism and Endocrinology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital and Institute of Gerontology, Center for Comprehensive Care and Research for Prefrailty, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital and Institute of Gerontology, Center for Comprehensive Care and Research for Prefrailty, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Diabetes, Metabolism and Endocrinology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Park CS, Choi EK, Kyung-DoHan, Yoo J, Ahn HJ, Kwon S, Lee SR, Oh S, Lip GYH. Physical Activity Changes and the Risk of Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Nationwide Longitudinal Follow-up Cohort Study of 1.8 Million Subjects. Diabetes Care 2023; 46:434-440. [PMID: 36469745 DOI: 10.2337/dc22-1655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We investigated the association between alterations in regular physical activity (PA) and the risk of developing AF in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the optimal PA range based on energy expenditure. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In a nationwide database, subjects who underwent health examinations twice at a 2-year interval between 2009 and 2012 were studied. After 1,815,330 patients with T2DM who did not have a history of AF were identified, they were followed until 2018. Regular PA alterations over time were used to divide individuals into four groups: persistent nonexercisers (n = 1,181,837), new exercisers (n = 242,968), exercise dropouts (n = 225,124), and exercise maintainers (n = 165,401). RESULTS During a mean follow-up period of 5.6 ± 1.3 years, 46,589 cases (2.6%) of new-onset AF occurred. Compared with the persistent nonexerciser group, both the exercise dropout group (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 0.96, 95% CI 0.94-0.99) and new exerciser group (HR 0.95, 95% CI 0.93-0.98) had lower risks of incident AF. The exercise maintainer group showed the lowest risk (HR 0.91, 95% CI 0.89-0.94). When we stratified patients with T2DM according to energy expenditure, undergoing regular PA with ≥1,500 MET-min/week in new exercisers and ≥1,000 MET-min/week in exercise maintainers was associated with lower risks of incident AF than nonexercisers. CONCLUSIONS In patients with T2DM, starting and maintaining regular PA were both associated with lower risk of incident AF. Optimal PA ranges based on energy expenditure, which were associated with lower risks of incident AF, can be defined.
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- Chan Soon Park
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedicine & Health Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Chest and Heart Hospital, Liverpool, U.K
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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Encho H, Uchida K, Horibe K, Nakatsuka K, Ono R. Walking and perception of green space among older adults in Japan: subgroup analysis based self-efficacy. Health Promot Int 2023; 38:6974791. [PMID: 36617292 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daac175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Self-efficacy is the key factor for promoting physical activity. Older adults with low self-efficacy tend to be physical inactive than those with high self-efficacy, and an approach is needed to promote physical activity. Among several approaches, increasing the perception of green space may be an effective approach for low self-efficacy not high self-efficacy, but no study has investigated. This study investigated the association between walking and perception of green space among older adults with high and low self-efficacy, respectively. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 204 community-dwelling older adults (mean age = 78.3 years, 62.3% females). Using the median split, the participants were divided into high and low self-efficacy groups based on the median score of 12. Walking was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and 'more walking' was defined as ≥150 min of walking time per week. Perception of green space was measured using an 8-item questionnaire. We performed logistic regression analysis to investigate the association between walking and perception of green space adjusted for age, gender, years of education, living with someone and income level. For all participants, 94 participants (46.1%) fell under low self-efficacy. After adjustment, higher perception of green space is associated with more walking among older adults with low self-efficacy [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.07, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.00-1.15], but not among those with high self-efficacy (aOR = 1.09, 95% CI= 0.99-1.20). To increase perception of green space, experts should design/improve green spaces considering beneficiaries' characteristics.
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- Haruhi Encho
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.,Department of Prevention and Care Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.,National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
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Watanabe D, Yoshida T, Watanabe Y, Kimura M, Yamada Y. Doubly labelled water-calibrated energy intake associations with mortality risk among older adults. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2023; 14:214-225. [PMID: 36426760 PMCID: PMC9891919 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The body mass index (BMI) is closely related to mortality risk, and energy intake (EI) is essential for maintaining energy balance in weight control. However, self-reported EI has been shown to lead to a systematic underestimation. Total energy expenditure measured using the doubly labelled water (DLW) method is considered an objective biomarker of EI and the gold standard for its estimation in individuals with stable body weight. We aimed to examine the association between DLW-calibrated EI and BMI on overall mortality risk in older adults. METHODS A prospective cohort study was performed using data of 8051 (4267 women and 3784 men) Japanese older adults from the Kyoto-Kameoka Study in Japan. Calibrated EI was calculated from the estimated EI using a food frequency questionnaire and equation developed based on DLW. Participants were classified by quartiles based on their EI stratified by sex. BMI was calculated using self-reported height and body weight. Mortality data were collected between 30 July 2011 and 30 November 2016. Statistical analysis was performed using the multivariable-adjusted Cox proportional hazard model with a restricted cubic spline. RESULTS The 8051 participants' mean (standard deviation) age and BMI were 73.5 (6.1) years and 22.6 (3.0) kg/m2 , respectively. The mean (standard deviation) EI with and without calibration was 1909 (145) kcal/day and 1569 (358) kcal/day in women and 2383 (160) kcal/day and 1980 (515) kcal/day in men, respectively. During the median 4.75 years of follow-up (36 552 person-years), 661 deaths were recorded. In both women (hazard ratio [HR], 0.63; 95% confidence interval [CI] [0.41, 0.98]) and men (HR, 0.62; 95% CI [0.44, 0.87]), after adjusting for confounders, the top quartile as compared with the bottom calibrated EI quartile showed a negative association with risk of all-cause mortality. The lowest HR for all-cause mortality was 1900-2000 kcal/day in women and 2400-2600 kcal/day in men. However, after adjusting for BMI, no significant association was observed between the calibrated EI and the risk of death. These associations could not be confirmed in the uncalibrated EI. The HR for mortality was minimal at a BMI of 23 kg/m2 in both men and women, with or without adjustment for the calibrated EI. CONCLUSIONS Calibrated EI was negatively associated with mortality risk but not uncalibrated EI. This may be mediated by an increase in body weight over time. Caution is required when interpreting the association between EI and mortality risk without adjusting for self-reported measurement errors and outcomes.
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- Daiki Watanabe
- Faculty of Sport SciencesWaseda UniversityTokorozawaSaitamaJapan
- National Institute of Health and NutritionNational Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and NutritionShinjukuTokyoJapan
- Institute for Active HealthKyoto University of Advanced ScienceKameokaKyotoJapan
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- National Institute of Health and NutritionNational Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and NutritionShinjukuTokyoJapan
- Institute for Active HealthKyoto University of Advanced ScienceKameokaKyotoJapan
- Senior Citizen's Welfare SectionKameoka City GovernmentKameokaKyotoJapan
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- National Institute of Health and NutritionNational Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and NutritionShinjukuTokyoJapan
- Institute for Active HealthKyoto University of Advanced ScienceKameokaKyotoJapan
- Physical Fitness Research InstituteMeiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and WelfareHachiojiTokyoJapan
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- Institute for Active HealthKyoto University of Advanced ScienceKameokaKyotoJapan
- Department of NursingDoshisha Women's College of Liberal ArtsKyotanabeKyotoJapan
- Laboratory of Applied Health SciencesKyoto Prefectural University of MedicineKamigyoKyotoJapan
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- National Institute of Health and NutritionNational Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and NutritionShinjukuTokyoJapan
- Institute for Active HealthKyoto University of Advanced ScienceKameokaKyotoJapan
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Long-Term Tailor-Made Exercise Intervention Reduces the Risk of Developing Cardiovascular Diseases and All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12020691. [PMID: 36675619 PMCID: PMC9864356 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12020691] [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: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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This study aimed to determine the effect of long-term exercise on the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and all-cause mortality in patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD). A single-center, prospective intervention study using propensity score matching was performed over 24 months. The intervention group (n = 67) received six months of individual exercise instruction from a physical therapist, who performed aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises under unsupervised conditions. New events were defined as the composite endpoint of stroke or CVD requiring hospitalization, initiation of hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, or all-cause mortality. The cumulative survival rate without new events at 24 months was significantly higher in the intervention group (0.881, p = 0.016) than in the control group (n = 67, 0.715). Two-way analysis of variance revealed a significant effect of the group factor on high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) which was higher in the intervention group than in the control group (p = 0.004); eGFRcr showed a significant effect of the time factor, which was lower at 24 months than before intervention (p = 0.043). No interactions were observed for all items. In conclusion, aerobic exercises combined with upper and lower limb muscle strengthening for six months reduce the risk of developing CVD and all-cause mortality in patients with DKD.
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Fernandez-Gamez B, Solis-Urra P, Olvera-Rojas M, Molina-Hidalgo C, Fernández-Ortega J, Lara CP, Coca-Pulido A, Bellón D, Sclafani A, Mora-Gonzalez J, Toval A, Martín-Fuentes I, Bakker EA, Lozano RM, Navarrete S, Jiménez-Pavón D, Liu-Ambrose T, Erickson KI, Ortega FB, Esteban-Cornejo I. Resistance Exercise Program in Cognitively Normal Older Adults: CERT-Based Exercise Protocol of the AGUEDA Randomized Controlled Trial. J Nutr Health Aging 2023; 27:885-893. [PMID: 37960912 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-023-1982-1] [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: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To provide a comprehensive CERT (Consensus on Exercise Reporting Template)-based description of the resistance exercise program implemented in the AGUEDA (Active Gains in brain Using Exercise During Aging) study, a randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of a 24-week supervised resistance exercise program on executive function and related brain structure and function in cognitively normal older adults. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS 90 cognitively normal older adults aged 65 to 80 were randomized (1:1) to a: 1) resistance exercise group; or a 2) wait-list control group. Participants in the exercise group (n = 46) performed 180 min/week of resistance exercise (3 supervised sessions per week, 60 min/session) for 24 weeks. INTERVENTION The exercise program consisted of a combination of upper and lower limb exercises using elastic bands and the participant's own body weight as the main resistance. The load and intensity were based on the resistance of the elastic bands (7 resistances), number of repetitions (individualized), motor complexity of exercises (3 levels), sets and rest (3 sets/60 sec rest), execution time (40-60 sec) and velocity (as fast as possible). SETTINGS The maximum prescribed-target intensity was 70-80% of the participants' maximum rate of perceived exertion (7-8 RPE). Heart rate, sleep quality and feeling scale were recorded during all exercise sessions. Those in the wait-list control group (n = 44) were asked to maintain their usual lifestyle. The feasibility of AGUEDA project was evaluated by retention, adherence, adverse events and cost estimation on the exercise program. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS This study details the exercise program of the AGUEDA trial, including well-described multi-language manuals and videos, which can be used by public health professionals, or general public who wish to implement a feasible and low-cost resistance exercise program. The AGUEDA exercise program seems to be feasible by the high retention (95.6%) and attendance rate (85.7%), very low serious adverse event (1%) and low economic cost (144.23 € /participant/24 weeks). We predict that a 24-week resistance exercise program will have positive effects on brain health in cognitively normal older adults.
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- B Fernandez-Gamez
- Beatriz Fernandez-Gamez and Irene-Esteban-Cornejo. Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Granada; Carretera de Alfacar, 21. Granada 18071, Spain; +(34) 958 24 66 51, fax: +(34) 958 24 94 28, E-mail address: and
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Kouda K, Fujita Y, Nakama C, Ohara K, Tachiki T, Tamaki J, Yura A, Moon JS, Kajita E, Imai N, Uenishi K, Iki M. Association between trunk-to-peripheral fat ratio and renal function in elderly Japanese men: baseline data from the Fujiwara-kyo Osteoporosis Risk in Men (FORMEN) study. Environ Health Prev Med 2023; 28:30. [PMID: 37183008 DOI: 10.1265/ehpm.22-00279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Central obesity as measured by waist-to-hip circumference ratio (WHR) has been reported to be associated with renal hemodynamics and function. However, the adipose component of WHR, which is a composite measure of fat mass and fat-free mass, is small, particularly in nonobese subjects. Trunk-to-peripheral fat ratio as measured using dual-energy absorptiometry (DXA) is a more precise method for evaluating central fat distribution than WHR. The present study investigated the cross-sectional association between DXA-measured trunk-to-peripheral fat ratio and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in community-dwelling elderly Japanese men. METHODS Participants were 575 men aged ≥65 years at the time of the baseline survey of the second Fujiwara-kyo Osteoporosis Risk in Men (FORMEN) cohort study. Trunk-to-appendicular fat ratio (TAR) was calculated as trunk fat divided by appendicular fat (sum of arm and leg fat), and trunk-to-leg fat ratio (TLR) as trunk fat divided by leg fat. RESULTS eGFR values significantly decreased from the lowest to the highest quintile of TAR/TLR. After adjusting for potential confounding factors including whole-body fat, the highest quintile of both TAR and TLR showed statistically significant odds ratios for the risk of eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73 m2, relative to the lowest quintile. In addition, a significant decreasing trend was observed for eGFR values from the lowest to the highest quintile of TAR/TLR after adjusting for confounding factors including whole-body fat. CONCLUSION Elderly men with a large trunk-to-peripheral fat ratio tended to have a lower eGFR. This association occurred independently of that between whole-body fat and eGFR.
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- Katsuyasu Kouda
- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Kansai Medical University
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- Center for Medical Education, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Kansai Medical University
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Kansai Medical University
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University
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- Department of Public Health, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Medical Business Sciences, Nihon Pharmaceutical University
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- Laboratory of Physiological Nutrition, Kagawa Nutrition University
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- Department of Public Health, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine
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Liu J, Qiang F, Dang J, Chen Q. Depressive Symptoms as Mediator on the Link between Physical Activity and Cognitive Function: Longitudinal Evidence from Older Adults in China. Clin Gerontol 2023; 46:808-818. [PMID: 35603686 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2077158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study examines the extent to which depressive symptoms mediate the link between physical activity and cognitive function among older adults in China. METHODS This study utilizes the 2013-18 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) dataset, of which 3,658 subjects over the age of 50 satisfied inclusion criteria. Degree of physical activity, prevalence of depressive symptoms, and performance in cognitive function are measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD), the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) instruments. A structural mediation model was built to assess the degree to which depressive symptoms act as mediator between physical activity and cognitive function. RESULTS Physical activity is positively and significantly associated with cognitive function (std β = 0.034, p-value = .007), while physical activity is negatively and significantly associated with prevalence of depressive symptoms (std β = -0.088, p-value < .001). Results indicate that depressive symptoms partially and significantly mediate the relationship between physical activity and cognitive function (std β = 0.003, p-value = .035). Total influence of physical activity on cognitive performance is evaluated to be 0.037 standard deviations (p-value = .035). CONCLUSIONS Findings uncover an underexamined mental well-being channel through which physical activity can positively influence late adulthood cognition. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS In recommending behavioral modifications to reduce risks of late adulthood cognitive decline, encouraging physical activity for older individuals is key, since it is both directly associated with better cognitive performance, as well as indirectly through lowering prevalence of depressive symptoms.
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- Ji Liu
- Faculty of Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, Shaanxi, China
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- Faculty of Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, Shaanxi, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, Shaanxi, China
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Liao S, Lin D, Feng Q, Li F, Qi Y, Feng W, Yang C, Yan L, Ren M, Sun K. Lipid Parameters and the Development of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study in Middle-Aged and Elderly Chinese Individuals. Nutrients 2022; 15:nu15010112. [PMID: 36615770 PMCID: PMC9823682 DOI: 10.3390/nu15010112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Epidemiological evidence suggests that lipid parameters are related to the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Nevertheless, prospective studies that comprehensively assess the effect of routinely available lipid measures on the development of CKD are lacking. The aim of this study was to longitudinally assess the influence of lipid metabolism indicators on the presence of CKD in a large community-based population. We conducted a prospective cohort study at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, China, with 5345 patients of 40 years or older. Cox regression models were conducted, and hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to assess lipid parameters and their relationship with the incidence of CKD. During the follow-up period, 340 (6.4%) subjects developed CKD. The incidence of CKD increased progressively with quartile values of triglyceride (TG), the ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C/HDL-C) and the ratio of TG to HDL-C, but decreased with HDL-C quartiles (p < 0.0001 for all trends). Pearson’s correlation analysis and multiple regression analyses indicated that these parameters were also associated with various indicators of kidney function. Moreover, we found that among all the lipid parameters, TG/HDL-C emerged as the most effective predictor of CKD. In conclusion, our findings suggest that TG/HDL-C better predicts the incidence of CKD in middle-aged and elderly Chinese individuals than other lipid parameters tested in the study.
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- Correspondence: (M.R.); (K.S.); Tel.: +86-20-81332518 (K.S.); Fax: +86-20-81332042 (K.S.)
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- Correspondence: (M.R.); (K.S.); Tel.: +86-20-81332518 (K.S.); Fax: +86-20-81332042 (K.S.)
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Ahmad RG, Gadah YS, Yamani RA, Almaimani BH, Alganas BM, Alsaleh A, Ahmed ME. The relationship between physical activity and burnout among respiratory therapists in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY : CJRT = REVUE CANADIENNE DE LA THERAPIE RESPIRATOIRE : RCTR 2022; 58:204-208. [PMID: 36545462 PMCID: PMC9757124 DOI: 10.29390/cjrt-2022-029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background/objective Burnout is a condition in which a person feels physically fatigued and mentally drained. It occurs after a long period of work-related stress and may lead to mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Therefore, healthcare providers especially require early intervention. Regular physical activity has been reported to benefit individuals with mental illness, suggesting that a relationship between physical activity and burnout might exist. Hence, this study's objective was to analyze the relationship between physical activity and burnout among respiratory therapists and student interns in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study with respiratory therapists and interns working in public and private hospitals was conducted from November 2, 2020, to November 27, 2020. Participants responded to an electronic survey consisting of the Maslach Burnout Inventory - Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel, which measures the burnout dimensions of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. They also completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Long Form and a demographic questionnaire. Results Among the 250 eligible respiratory therapists and interns, data from the 152 respondents who completed the electronic survey were analyzed. Although no association between physical activity and burnout was found, a significant effect of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on physical activity and significant associations of high burnout (emotional exhaustion) with nationality and smoking were found. Conclusion No association was found between burnout level and physical activity. Confounding factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic during the study's data collection and analyses, likely contributed to the study's findings.
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- Rami Ghazi Ahmad
- Psychiatry Section, Medicine Department, Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah 21423, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah 21423, Saudi Arabia,College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,Department of Respiratory Therapy, Tabarjal General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah 21423, Saudi Arabia,College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,Department of Respiratory Therapy, Sukoon International Extended Care Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah 21423, Saudi Arabia,College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah 21423, Saudi Arabia,College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Psychiatry Section, Medicine Department, Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah 21423, Saudi Arabia,Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah 21423, Saudi Arabia,PhD Assistant Professor Biostatistics College of Science and Health Professions, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Influencing factors of weak grip strength and fall: a study based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). BMC Public Health 2022; 22:2337. [PMID: 36514090 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14753-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fall is a major cause of mortality and cause a significant burden on the healthcare system and economic system. Weak grip strength signifies impaired function. Older people with weak grip strength are at a higher risk of death. China has the largest ageing population in the world today. This study aims to analyze the factors contributing to weak grip strength and fall among Chinese. METHODS This study analyzed data from the 2011 baseline and 2015 follow-up survey of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). To identify the risk factors of fall and weak grip strength, we used a stepwise multivariable logistic regression model and a least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression model. RESULTS In the LASSO regression model, all the risk factors were not shrunken. In the stepwise logistic regression model, adjusted for gender, age, grip strength, depression, and chronic disease, we found that female (aOR = 1.376, 95% CI = 1.243-1.523; P < 0.001), history of ischemic stroke (aOR = 1.786, 95% CI = 1.263-2.524; P = 0.001), depression (aOR = 1.559, 95% CI = 1.396-1.742; P < 0.001), weak grip strength (aOR = 1.285, 95% CI = 1.105-1.494; P = 0.001), older age (aOR = 1.227, 95% CI = 1.163-1.294; P < 0.001), rheumatoid arthritis (aOR = 1.410, 95% CI = 1.270-1.560; P < 0.001), history of kidney disease (aOR = 1.383, 95% CI = 1.136-1.682; P = 0.001) were factors associated with fall significantly. After further adjusting, we found the risk factors of weak grip strength included symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (aOR = 1.755, 95% CI 1.158-2.661; P = 0.008), living in rural area (aOR = 2.056, 95% CI 1.290-3.277; P = 0.002), depression (aOR = 1.523, 95% CI 1.116-2.078; P = 0.008), older age (aOR = 2.116, 95% CI 1.801-2.486; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION From the study, we found that older age and depression were risk factors of weak grip strength and fall. Weak grip strength was a risk factor of fall. Female, ischemic stroke, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis were risk factors of fall; living in rural area and symptomatic knee osteoarthritis were risk factors of weak grip strength.
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Watanabe D, Yamada Y, Yoshida T, Watanabe Y, Hatamoto Y, Fujita H, Miyachi M, Kimura M. Association of the interaction between physical activity and sitting time with mortality in older Japanese adults. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2022; 32:1757-1767. [PMID: 36112073 PMCID: PMC9826454 DOI: 10.1111/sms.14234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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PURPOSE To examine how physical activity (PA) and sitting time (ST) are associated with mortality in older Japanese adults. METHODOLOGY We used the data of 10 233 older Japanese adults aged ≥65 years who provided valid responses to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) by a mail survey. Both PA and ST were assessed using the IPAQ-SF. The results were classified into high or low categories using ≥3.0 metabolic equivalent PA (150 min/week) and ST (300 min/day) into the following four groups: High PA (HPA)/Low ST (LST), HPA/High ST (HST), Low PA (LPA)/LST, and LPA/HST. Mortality data were collected from July 30, 2011, to November 30, 2016. We assessed the interaction of PA and ST status with the risk of all-cause mortality using the multivariable Cox proportional-hazards model. RESULTS A total of 1014 people were recorded to have died during a median follow-up period of 5.3 years (51 553 person-years). After adjustment for confounders, the risk of mortality was higher in the LPA/HST group than in all other groups (HPA/LST: reference; HPA/HST group: hazard ratio [HR] 0.86 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.66 to 1.12); LPA/LST group: HR 1.09 (95% CI: 0.88 to 1.35); LPA/HST group: HR 1.36 (95% CI: 1.10 to 1.67); and multiplicative interaction: HR 1.44 (95% CI: 1.07 to 1.94)). CONCLUSIONS The risk of mortality associated with LPA/HST depends on the level of PA, duration of ST, and their interaction with each other. Our results may be useful in ameliorating the adverse effects leading to mortality in individuals with lower PA, by reducing ST.
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- Daiki Watanabe
- Faculty of Sport SciencesWaseda UniversitySaitamaJapan,National Institute of Health and NutritionNational Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and NutritionTokyoJapan,Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, Institute for Active HealthKyoto University of Advanced ScienceKyotoJapan
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- National Institute of Health and NutritionNational Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and NutritionTokyoJapan,Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, Institute for Active HealthKyoto University of Advanced ScienceKyotoJapan
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- National Institute of Health and NutritionNational Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and NutritionTokyoJapan,Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, Institute for Active HealthKyoto University of Advanced ScienceKyotoJapan,Senior Citizen's Welfare Section, Kameoka City GovernmentKyotoJapan
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- National Institute of Health and NutritionNational Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and NutritionTokyoJapan,Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, Institute for Active HealthKyoto University of Advanced ScienceKyotoJapan,Physical Fitness Research InstituteMeiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and WelfareTokyoJapan
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- National Institute of Health and NutritionNational Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and NutritionTokyoJapan
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, Institute for Active HealthKyoto University of Advanced ScienceKyotoJapan
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- Faculty of Sport SciencesWaseda UniversitySaitamaJapan,National Institute of Health and NutritionNational Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and NutritionTokyoJapan
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, Institute for Active HealthKyoto University of Advanced ScienceKyotoJapan,Department of Nursing, Doshisha Women's College of Liberal ArtsKyotoJapan,Laboratory of Applied Health SciencesKyoto Prefectural University of MedicineKyotoJapan
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Kim K, Hwang G, Cho YH, Kim EJ, Woang JW, Hong CH, Son SJ, Roh HW. Relationships of Physical Activity, Depression, and Sleep with Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15655. [PMID: 36497729 PMCID: PMC9737085 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This cross-sectional, observational study aimed to integrate the analyses of relationships of physical activity, depression, and sleep with cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults using a single model. To this end, physical activity, sleep, depression, and cognitive function in 864 community-dwelling older adults from the Suwon Geriatric Mental Health Center were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Mini-Mental State Examination for Dementia Screening, respectively. Their sociodemographic characteristics were also recorded. After adjusting for confounders, multiple linear regression analysis was performed to investigate the effects of physical activity, sleep, and depression on cognitive function. Models 4, 5, 7, and 14 of PROCESS were applied to verify the mediating and moderating effects of all variables. Physical activity had a direct effect on cognitive function (effect = 0.97, p < 0.01) and indirect effect (effect = 0.36; confidence interval: 0.18, 0.57) through depression. Moreover, mediated moderation effects of sleep were confirmed in the pathways where physical activity affects cognitive function through depression (F-coeff = 13.37, p < 0.001). Furthermore, these relationships differed with age. Thus, the associations among physical activity, depression, and sleep are important in interventions for the cognitive function of community-dwelling older adults. Such interventions should focus on different factors depending on age.
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- Kahee Kim
- Department of Psychiatry, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Suwon Geriatric Mental Health Center, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Suwon Geriatric Mental Health Center, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
- Suwon Geriatric Mental Health Center, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
- Suwon Geriatric Mental Health Center, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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de Souza LF, Danielewicz AL, Rech CR, d'Orsi E, Mendonça VA, Lacerda ACR, de Avelar NCP. How much time in sedentary behavior is associated with probable sarcopenia in older adults? Geriatr Nurs 2022; 48:127-131. [PMID: 36208539 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Sedentary activities, such as watching television and using the computer, are frequent conditions in older adults and can be associated with sarcopenia. The objectives of this study were: (a) to establish sedentary behavior (SB) cutoff values for screening probable sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults and (b) to verify the association between SB and probable sarcopenia according to the established cutoff point. This was a cross-sectional study including 1,165 community residents in Florianopolis/SC. SB was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The outcome was probable sarcopenia (assessed by time ≥ 15 s in the Five times sit-to-stand test). The cut-off points found for SB were time > 120 min/day [AUC: 0.54 (95%CI: 0.51; 0.57)] watching TV or video/DVD and ≤ 20 min/day [AUC: 0.59 (95%CI: 0.56;0.62)] using computer/internet. Older adults with SB had 1.30 (95% CI: 1.01; 1.66) and 1.46 (95% CI: 1.08; 1.96) greater chances of having sarcopenia, respectively.
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- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Department of Health Sciences, Araranguá, Brazil
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- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Department of Physical Education, Florianopolis, Brazil
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- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Department of Public Health, Florianopolis, Brazil
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Kominami K, Akino M. Prolonged mean response time in older adults with cardiovascular risk compared to healthy older adults. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2022; 14:173. [PMID: 36151572 PMCID: PMC9503204 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-022-00565-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND During incremental exercise (Inc-Ex), the mean response time (MRT) of oxygen uptake (V̇O2) represents the time delay before changes in muscle V̇O2 reflect at the mouth level. MRT calculation by linear regression or monoexponential (τ') fitting of V̇O2 data are known to be highly variable, and a combination of incremental and constant load exercise (CL-Ex) is more reproducible. METHODS We evaluated MRT in older adults using linear regression and combination methods. We recruited 20 healthy adults (male: 9, 69.4 ± 6.8 years) and 10 cardiovascular risk subjects (male: 8, 73.0 ± 8.8 years). On day 1, they performed Inc-Ex using a 10W/min ramp protocol, for determination of the ventilatory anaerobic threshold (VAT) using the V-slope method. On day 2, they performed Inc-Ex to VAT exercise intensity and CL-Ex for 25min total. The MRT was calculated from the CL-Ex V̇O2 average and the time at equivalent V̇O2 in the Inc-Ex. We also assessed the amount of physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form (IPAQ-SF). RESULTS The MRT of healthy participants and those at cardiovascular risk were 49.2 ± 36.3 vs. 83.6 ± 45.4s (p = 0.033). Total physical activity in the IPAQ-SF was inversely correlated with MRT. CONCLUSION The MRT was significantly prolonged in cardiovascular risk participants compared to healthy participants, possibly related to the amount of daily physical activity. Individual MRT may be useful for adjustment of exercise intensity, but this should also be based on daily physical activity and individual condition during exercise.
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- Kazuyuki Kominami
- Department of Rehabilitation, Sanseikai Kitano Hospital, 6-30, 1-chome, Kitano1-jyo, Kiyota-ku, 004–0861 Sapporo, Hokkaido Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Sapporo Kiyota Orthopedic Hospital, 1-50, 4-chome, Kiyota1-jyo, Kiyota-ku, 004-0841 Sapporo, Hokkaido Japan
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