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Golsteijn RHJ, Bolman C, Peels DA, Volders E, de Vries H, Lechner L. Long-term efficacy of a computer-tailored physical activity intervention for prostate and colorectal cancer patients and survivors: A randomized controlled trial. JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE 2023; 12:690-704. [PMID: 37591482 PMCID: PMC10658345 DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2023.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) can improve the physical and psychological health of prostate and colorectal cancer survivors, but PA behavior change maintenance is necessary for long-term health benefits. OncoActive is a print- and web-based intervention in which prostate and colorectal cancer patients and survivors receive automatically generated, personalized feedback aimed at integrating PA into daily life to increase and maintain PA. We evaluated the long-term outcomes of OncoActive by examining the 12-month follow-up differences between OncoActive and a control group, and we explored whether PA was maintained during a 6-month non-intervention follow-up period. METHODS Prostate or colorectal cancer patients were randomly assigned to an OncoActive (n = 249) or a usual care waitlist control group (n = 229). OncoActive participants received PA advice and a pedometer. PA outcomes (i.e., ActiGraph and self-report moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA (MVPA) min/week and days with ≥30 min PA) and health-related outcomes (i.e., fatigue, depression, physical functioning) were assessed at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Differences between groups and changes over time were assessed with multilevel linear regressions for the primary outcome (ActiGraph MVPA min/week) and all additional outcomes. RESULTS At 12 months, OncoActive participants did not perform better than control group participants at ActiGraph MVPA min/week, self-report MVPA min/week, or ActiGraph days with PA. Only self-report days with PA were significantly higher in OncoActive compared to the control group. For health-related outcomes only long-term fatigue was significantly lower in OncoActive. When exploratively examining PA within OncoActive, the previously found PA effects at the end of the intervention (6 months follow-up) were maintained at 12 months. Furthermore, all PA outcomes improved significantly from baseline to 12 months. The control group showed small but non-significant improvements from 6 months to 12 months (and from baseline to 12 months), resulting in a decline of differences between groups. CONCLUSION The majority of previously reported significant between-group differences at 6 months follow-up were no longer present at long-term follow-up, possibly because of natural improvement in the control group. At long-term follow-up, fatigue was significantly lower in OncoActive compared to control group participants. Computer-tailored PA advice may give participants an early start toward recovery and potentially contributes to improving long-term health.
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- Department of Psychology, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen, 6401 DL, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen, 6401 DL, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen, 6401 DL, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6200 MD, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen, 6401 DL, the Netherlands
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van Dijk ML, te Loo LM, Vrijsen J, van den Akker-Scheek I, Westerveld S, Annema M, van Beek A, van den Berg J, Boerboom AL, Bouma A, de Bruijne M, Crasborn J, van Dongen JM, Driessen A, Eijkelenkamp K, Goelema N, Holla J, de Jong J, de Joode A, Kievit A, Klooster JV, Kruizenga H, van der Leeden M, Linders L, Marks-Vieveen J, Mulder DJ, Muller F, van Nassau F, Nauta J, Oostvogels S, Oude Sogtoen J, van der Ploeg HP, Rijnbeek P, Schouten L, Schuling R, Serné EH, Smuling S, Soeters MR, Verhagen EALM, Zwerver J, Dekker R, van Mechelen W, Jelsma JGM. LOFIT (Lifestyle front Office For Integrating lifestyle medicine in the Treatment of patients): a novel care model towards community-based options for lifestyle change-study protocol. Trials 2023; 24:114. [PMID: 36803271 PMCID: PMC9936650 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06960-z] [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: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A healthy lifestyle is indispensable for the prevention of noncommunicable diseases. However, lifestyle medicine is hampered by time constraints and competing priorities of treating physicians. A dedicated lifestyle front office (LFO) in secondary/tertiary care may provide an important contribution to optimize patient-centred lifestyle care and connect to lifestyle initiatives from the community. The LOFIT study aims to gain insight into the (cost-)effectiveness of the LFO. METHODS Two parallel pragmatic randomized controlled trials will be conducted for (cardio)vascular disorders (i.e. (at risk of) (cardio)vascular disease, diabetes) and musculoskeletal disorders (i.e. osteoarthritis, hip or knee prosthesis). Patients from three outpatient clinics in the Netherlands will be invited to participate in the study. Inclusion criteria are body mass index (BMI) ≥25 (kg/m2) and/or smoking. Participants will be randomly allocated to either the intervention group or a usual care control group. In total, we aim to include 552 patients, 276 in each trial divided over both treatment arms. Patients allocated to the intervention group will participate in a face-to-face motivational interviewing (MI) coaching session with a so-called lifestyle broker. The patient will be supported and guided towards suitable community-based lifestyle initiatives. A network communication platform will be used to communicate between the lifestyle broker, patient, referred community-based lifestyle initiative and/or other relevant stakeholders (e.g. general practitioner). The primary outcome measure is the adapted Fuster-BEWAT, a composite health risk and lifestyle score consisting of resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure, objectively measured physical activity and sitting time, BMI, fruit and vegetable consumption and smoking behaviour. Secondary outcomes include cardiometabolic markers, anthropometrics, health behaviours, psychological factors, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), cost-effectiveness measures and a mixed-method process evaluation. Data collection will be conducted at baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months follow-up. DISCUSSION This study will gain insight into the (cost-)effectiveness of a novel care model in which patients under treatment in secondary or tertiary care are referred to community-based lifestyle initiatives to change their lifestyle. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN ISRCTN13046877 . Registered 21 April 2022.
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- Marlinde L. van Dijk
- grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XAmsterdam UMC, VU University Medical Center, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XHealth Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XQuality of Care, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XHealth Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.448984.d0000 0003 9872 5642Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Haarlem, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Orthopedics, Groningen, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Orthopedics, Groningen, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Orthopedics, Groningen, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ommelander Hospital Groningen, Scheemda, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Orthopedics, Groningen, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XQuality of Care, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.491477.80000 0004 4907 7789Health Insurance Expertise (formerly Zilveren Kruis), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XHealth Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ommelander Hospital Groningen, Scheemda, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.448984.d0000 0003 9872 5642Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Haarlem, The Netherlands ,grid.418029.60000 0004 0624 3484Amsterdam Rehabilitation Research Centre, Reade, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.411989.c0000 0000 8505 0496Institute of Sports Studies, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.7177.60000000084992262Department of Orthopedics, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Strategy, Development and External Relations, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan, 1117 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences Research Institute, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.448984.d0000 0003 9872 5642Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Haarlem, The Netherlands
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XHealth Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan, 1117 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.491477.80000 0004 4907 7789Zilveren Kruis, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XHealth Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XHealth Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XHealth Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Team Sportservice Noord-Holland, Haarlem, The Netherlands
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- grid.411989.c0000 0000 8505 0496Institute of Sports Studies, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Department of Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan, 1117 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Huis voor de Sport in Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.7177.60000000084992262Department of Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XHealth Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Center for Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands ,grid.415351.70000 0004 0398 026XSports Valley, Sports Medicine, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, The Netherlands
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- grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XHealth Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XHealth Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XQuality of Care, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Steultjens M, Bell K, Hendry G. The challenges of measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviour in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatol Adv Pract 2023; 7:rkac101. [PMID: 36699550 PMCID: PMC9870705 DOI: 10.1093/rap/rkac101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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The importance of sufficient moderate-to-vigorous physical activity as a key component of a healthy lifestyle is well established, as are the health risks associated with high levels of sedentary behaviour. However, many people with RA do not undertake sufficient physical activity and are highly sedentary. To start addressing this, it is important to be able to carry out an adequate assessment of the physical activity levels of individual people in order that adequate steps can be taken to promote and improve healthy lifestyles. Different methods are available to measure different aspects of physical activity in different settings. In controlled laboratory environments, respiratory gas analysis can measure the energy expenditure of different activities accurately. In free-living environments, the doubly labelled water method is the gold standard for identifying total energy expenditure over a prolonged period of time (>10 days). To assess patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in daily life, objective methods with body-worn activity monitors using accelerometry are superior to self-reported questionnaire- or diary-based methods.
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- Martijn Steultjens
- Correspondence to: Martijn Steultjens, Research Centre for Health (ReaCH), School of Health and Life Sciences,Glasgow Caledonian University, Room A101E, City Campus, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK. E-mail:
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- Research Centre for Health (ReaCH), School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK,National Health Service, Tayside, UK
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- Research Centre for Health (ReaCH), School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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Flora S, Marques A, Hipólito N, Morais N, Silva CG, Januário F, Rodrigues F, Carreira BP, Cruz J. Test-retest reliability, agreement and construct validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short-form (IPAQ-sf) in people with COPD. Respir Med 2023; 206:107087. [PMID: 36525854 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2022.107087] [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] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study assessed the test-retest reliability/agreement and construct validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short-form (IPAQ-sf) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It also explored differences in its validity according to age, sex and GOLD airflow obstruction levels. METHODS 62 participants (68 ± 8 years, 53 males, FEV1 51 ± 23%pred) completed the Portuguese IPAQ-sf, wore an accelerometer for 7 days and completed a second IPAQ-sf. Test-retest reliability/agreement was assessed with Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC2,1), 95% Limits of Agreement (LoA), standard error of measurement (SEM) and minimal detectable change (MDC95) for continuous variables, and percentage of agreement (%agreement) for categories ("active"/"inactive"). Validity was assessed with 95% LoA and Spearman's correlations (ρ) between IPAQ-sf 2 (METs-min/week, time in vigorous [VPA], moderate PA [MPA] and walking) and accelerometry (time in MVPA, VPA, MPA and step counts) for continuous variables; %agreement, Cohen's kappa, and sensitivity specificity and±predictive values for categories. Correlations were also performed for age, sex and GOLD airflow obstruction grades. RESULTS Reliability was good (ICC2,1 = 0.707) with wide LoA (-6446-6409 METs-min/week). SEM and MDC95 were 1840 and 4971 METs-min/week, respectively. %agreement between the two IPAQ-sf was 84% (kappa = 0.660). Positive, moderate and significant correlations were found between IPAQ-sf and accelerometry (0.396 ≤ ρ ≤ 0.527, p < 0.001), except for VPA (p > 0.05). The strongest correlations were found in age (<65 years) and male (0.466 ≤ ρ ≤ 0.653, p < 0.05). %agreement between tools was 65% (kappa = 0.313), with high sensitivity (0.830) but low specificity (0.500). CONCLUSIONS The IPAQ-sf seems valid to be used in COPD but caution on its widespread use is recommended as its accuracy may be limited.
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- Sofia Flora
- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences (ESSUA) and Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic Institute of Leiria; School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (CDRSP), Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Coimbra Chemistry Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Leiria Hospital Center, Leiria, Portugal
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- Institute of Health Environmental, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit, Hospital Pulido Valente, University Hospital Center North Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria - Leiria; Unidade de Saúde Familiar Pedro e Inês, ACES Oeste Norte, Alcobaça, Portugal
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria; School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.
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Augmented Rehabilitation Program for Patients 60 Years and Younger Following Total Hip Arthroplasty-Feasibility Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10071274. [PMID: 35885801 PMCID: PMC9324868 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10071274] [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: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility, safety and outcomes of a study comparing a 6-week post-operative rehabilitation program to usual care in patients ≤60 years undergoing elective unilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods: A cohort of 24 THA patients were recruited during their 6-week postoperative visit to their surgeons. The community-based rehabilitation program, which was designed to improve function and increase activity, consisted of 12 structured exercise classes on land and water over 6 weeks. Physical activity was assessed using a Sense Wear Pro Armband (SWA). Participants completed the Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) and THA satisfaction questionnaire before and immediately after the intervention. Results: 14 participants received the augmented rehabilitation, and 10 participants were in the control group. All except one in the intervention group completed at least 80% of the sessions. The intervention group took significantly more steps/day (mean difference = 2440 steps/day, 95% CI = 1678, 4712) (p < 0.05), at the follow-up compared to baseline. The intervention group had a higher mean change of number of weekly PA bouts than the control group. Within the intervention group, all HOOS subscales were significantly higher at the follow-up compared to baseline. Conclusion: Findings provided pragmatic insight regarding the intervention and assessments of implementing an augmented rehabilitation program for elective THA.
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Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, Oswestry Disability Index, and Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale: Which Has Superior Measurement Properties in Older Adults With Low Back Pain? J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2022; 52:457-469. [PMID: 35584027 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2022.10802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [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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OBJECTIVE To examine the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of 3 commonly used questionnaires for assessing physical function (ie, Oswestry Disability Index [ODI], Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale [QBPDS], and Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire [RMDQ]) in older patients undergoing chiropractic care for low back pain (LBP). DESIGN Head-to-head clinimetric comparison. METHODS Patients completed the ODI, QBPDS, and RMDQ at baseline and after 2 weeks of treatment. Reliability was evaluated for internal consistency (Cronbach α), test-retest reliability (interclass correlation coefficient [ICC]), and measurement error (standard error of measurement and smallest detectable change [SDC]). Structural validity was evaluated through unidimensional confirmatory factor analysis, and construct validity was investigated by a priori hypotheses with other measures. Responsiveness was evaluated by testing a priori hypotheses using data at baseline and at 2-week follow-up. RESULTS Two hundred fourteen patients (53% males and 47% females) with a mean age of 66.2 years (standard deviation = 7.8 years) were included, of which 193 patients completed the 2-week follow-up for our responsiveness analysis. The RMDQ, ODI, and QBPDS showed sufficient internal consistency (Cronbach α of .89, .86, and .94, respectively) and test-retest reliability (ICC[2,1] of 0.85, 0.89, and 0.84, respectively). The SDC for the RMDQ was 6.9, for the ODI was 19.1, and for the QBPDS was 23.6, which are values larger than the minimal important change. None of the measures met all criteria for sufficient structural validity, but the RMDQ and ODI exhibited a partial unidimensional fit. The questionnaires had sufficient construct validity and responsiveness. CONCLUSION The ODI, QBPDS, and RMDQ have similar measurement properties in older adults with LBP. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2022;52(7):457-469. Epub: 18 May 2022. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.10802.
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Lutke Schipholt IJ, Scholten-Peeters G, Bontkes H, Coppieters MW. Neuroimmune responses following joint mobilisation and manipulation in people with persistent neck pain: a protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e055748. [PMID: 35260459 PMCID: PMC8905979 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Joint mobilisation and manipulation often results in immediate pain relief in people with neck pain. However, the biological mechanisms behind pain relief are largely unknown. There is preliminary evidence that joint mobilisation and manipulation lessens the upregulated neuroimmune responses in people with persistent neck pain. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study protocol describes a randomised placebo-controlled trial to investigate whether joint mobilisation and manipulation influence neuroimmune responses in people with persistent neck pain. People with persistent neck pain (N=100) will be allocated, in a randomised and concealed manner, to the experimental or control group (ratio 3:1). Short-term (ie, baseline, immediately after and 2 hours after the intervention) neuroimmune responses will be assessed, such as inflammatory marker concentration following in vitro stimulation of whole blood cells, systemic inflammatory marker concentrations directly from blood samples, phenotypic analysis of peripheral blood mononuclear cells and serum cortisol. Participants assigned to the experimental group (N=75) will receive cervical mobilisations targeting the painful and/or restricted cervical segments and a distraction manipulation of the cervicothoracic junction. Participants assigned to the control group (N=25) will receive a placebo mobilisation and placebo manipulation. Using linear mixed models, the short-term neuroimmune responses will be compared (1) between people in the experimental and control group and (2) within the experimental group, between people who experience a good outcome and those with a poor outcome. Furthermore, the association between the short-term neuroimmune responses and pain relief following joint mobilisation and manipulation will be tested in the experimental group. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This trial is approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Amsterdam University Medical Centre, location VUmc (Approval number: 2018.181). TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NL6575 (trialregister.nl.
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- Ivo J Lutke Schipholt
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Medical Immunology, Amsterdam UMC, Location VU Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Medical Immunology, Amsterdam UMC, Location VU Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane & Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Mooiweer Y, van den Akker-Scheek I, Stevens M. Amount and type of physical activity and sports from one year forward after hip or knee arthroplasty-A systematic review. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0261784. [PMID: 34962967 PMCID: PMC8714096 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION After rehabilitation following total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA), patients are advised to participate in physical activity (PA) and sports. However, profound insight into whether people adopt a physically active lifestyle is lacking. Aim is to gain insight into the performed amount and type of PA (including sports) and time spent sedentarily by persons after THA/TKA. METHODS A systematic review (PROSPERO: CRD42020178556). Pubmed, Cinahl, EMBASE and PsycInfo were systematically searched for articles reporting on amount of PA, and on the kind of activities performed between January 1995-January 2021. Quality of the articles was assessed with the adapted tool from Borghouts et al. RESULTS The search retrieved 5029 articles, leading to inclusion of 125 articles reporting data of 123 groups; 53 articles reported on subjects post-THA, 16 on post-hip-resurfacing arthroplasty, 40 on post-TKA, 15 on post-unicompartimental knee arthroplasty and 12 on a mix of arthroplasty types. With respect to quality assessment, 14 articles (11%) met three or fewer criteria, 29 (24%) met four, 32 (26%) met five, 42 (34%) met six, and 6 (5%) met seven out of the eight criteria. PA levels were comparable for THA and TKA, showing a low to moderately active population. Time spent was mostly of low intensity. Roughly 50% of -subjects met health-enhancing PA guidelines. They spent the largest part of their day sedentarily. Sports participation was relatively high (rates above 70%). Most participation was in low-impact sports at a recreational level. Roughly speaking, participants were engaged in sports 3 hours/week, consisting of about three 1-hour sessions. CONCLUSION Activity levels seem to be low; less than half of them seemed to perform the advised amount of PA following health-enhancing guidelines Sports participation levels were high. However, many articles were unclear about the definition of sports participation, which could have led to overestimation.
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- Yvet Mooiweer
- Department of Orthopedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Ruescas-Nicolau MA, Sánchez-Sánchez ML, Cortés-Amador S, Pérez-Alenda S, Arnal-Gómez A, Climent-Toledo A, Carrasco JJ. Validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Long Form for Assessing Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Subjects with Chronic Stroke. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18094729. [PMID: 33946690 PMCID: PMC8125179 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18094729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Validation studies of questionnaires used to assess physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in stroke survivors are scarce. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire long-form (IPAQ-LF) in community living adults with post-stroke sequelae (≥6 months) and preserved ambulation. Participants’ functional mobility, lower limb strength, ambulatory level, stroke severity, and disability were assessed. An accelerometer (ActiGraph GT3X+) was worn for ≥7 consecutive days. Subsequently, the IPAQ-LF was interview-administered. Fifty-six participants (58.1 ± 11.1 years, 66.1% male) were included. A strong correlation between the two methods was found for total PA time (ρ = 0.55, p < 0.001). According to the Bland-Altman analyses, over-reporting moderate-to-vigorous PA and under-reporting total PA in the IPAQ-LF were found in those participants with higher PA levels. Both methods measured sedentary time similarly, though random error was observed between them. Moderate-strong correlations were found between the IPAQ-LF and physical function (ρ = 0.29–0.60, p < 0.05). In conclusion, in people with chronic stroke, the IPAQ-LF presented acceptable levels of validity for estimating total PA time in those who are insufficiently active. Therefore, it could be a useful tool to screen for inactive individuals with chronic stroke who can benefit from PA interventions addressed to implement healthier lifestyles.
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- Maria-Arantzazu Ruescas-Nicolau
- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (M.-A.R.-N.); (S.P.-A.); (A.C.-T.); (J.J.C.)
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (M.-A.R.-N.); (S.P.-A.); (A.C.-T.); (J.J.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-963-983-853
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- Research Unit in Clinical Biomechanics-UBIC, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (S.C.-A.); (A.A.-G.)
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (M.-A.R.-N.); (S.P.-A.); (A.C.-T.); (J.J.C.)
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- Research Unit in Clinical Biomechanics-UBIC, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (S.C.-A.); (A.A.-G.)
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (M.-A.R.-N.); (S.P.-A.); (A.C.-T.); (J.J.C.)
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (M.-A.R.-N.); (S.P.-A.); (A.C.-T.); (J.J.C.)
- Intelligent Data Analysis Laboratory, University of Valencia, 46100 Burjassot, Spain
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Smith RD, McHugh GA, Quicke JG, Dziedzic KS, Healey EL. Comparison of reliability, construct validity and responsiveness of the IPAQ-SF and PASE in adults with osteoarthritis. Musculoskeletal Care 2021; 19:473-483. [PMID: 33683799 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study assessed the measurement properties of two commonly used self-report physical activity (PA) measures: the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the Physical Activity Scale for the elderly (PASE) in adults with osteoarthritis. METHODS Secondary analysis of the MOSAICS cluster randomised controlled trial baseline and 3-month follow-up questionnaires, total scores and subdomains of the IPAQ-SF and PASE were compared. Intra-class correlations (ICC) were used to assess test-retest reliability, measurement error was assessed using standard error of measurement (SEM), smallest detectable change (SDC) and 95% limits of agreement (LoA). Responsiveness was assessed using effect size (ES), standard responsive measurement (SRM) and response ratio (RR). RESULTS There was moderate correlation (r = 0.56) between the total IPAQ-SF scores (score ranges 0-16,398) and the total PASE scores (score ranges 0-400). Subdomain correlations were also moderate (ranges 0.39-0.57). The PASE showed greater reliability compared to the IPAQ-SF (ICC = 0.68; 0.61-0.74 95% CI and ICC = 0.64; 0.55-0.72, respectively). Measurement errors in both measures were large: PASE SEM = 46.7, SDC = 129.6 and 95% LoA ranges = -117 to 136, the IPAQ-SF SEM = 3532.2 METS-1 min-1 week , SDC = 9790.8 and 95% LoA ranges = -5222 to 5597. Responsiveness was poor: ES -0.14 and -0.16, SRM -0.21 and -0.21, and RR 0.12 and 0.09 for the IPAQ-SF and PASE, respectively. DISCUSSION The IPAQ-SF and PASE appear limited in reliability, measurement error and responsiveness. Researchers and clinicians should be aware of these limitations, particularly when comparing different levels of PA and monitoring PA levels changes over time in those with osteoarthritis.
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- R D Smith
- School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- School of Medicine, Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
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- School of Medicine, Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
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- School of Medicine, Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
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Joseph KL, Dagfinrud H, Christie A, Hagen KB, Tveter AT. Criterion validity of The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) for use in clinical practice in patients with osteoarthritis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:232. [PMID: 33639913 PMCID: PMC7916302 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04069-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To tailor physical activity treatment programs for patients with osteoarthritis, clinicians need valid and feasible measurement tools to evaluate habitual physical activity. The widely used International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) is not previously validated in patients with osteoarthritis. PURPOSE To assess the concurrent criterion validity of the IPAQ-SF in patients with osteoarthritis, using an accelerometer as a criterion-method. METHOD Patients with osteoarthritis (n = 115) were recruited at The Division of Rheumatology and Research at Diakonhjemmet Hospital (Oslo, Norway). Physical activity was measured by patients wearing an accelerometer (ActiGraph wGT3X-BT) for seven consecutive days, followed by reporting their physical activity for the past 7 days using the IPAQ-SF. Comparison of proportions that fulfilled physical activity recommendations as measured by the two methods were tested by Pearson Chi-Square analysis. Differences in physical activity levels between the IPAQ-SF and the accelerometer were analyzed with Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test and Spearman rank correlation test. Bland-Altman plots were used to visualize the concurrent criterion validity for total- and intensity-specific physical activity levels. RESULTS In total, 93 patients provided complete physical activity data, mean (SD) age was 65 (8.7) years, 87% were women. According to the IPAQ-SF, 57% of the patients fulfilled the minimum physical activity recommendations compared to 31% according to the accelerometer (p = 0.043). When comparing the IPAQ-SF to the accelerometer we found significant under-reporting of total physical activity MET-minutes (p = < 0.001), sitting (p = < 0.001) and walking (p < 0.001), and significant over-reporting of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (p < 0.001). For the different physical activity levels, correlations between the IPAQ-SF and the accelerometer ranged from rho 0.106 to 0.462. The Bland-Altman plots indicated an increased divergence between the two methods with increasing time spent on moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity. CONCLUSION Physical activity is a core treatment of osteoarthritis. Our finding that patients tend to over-report activity of higher intensity and under-report low-intensity activity and sitting-time is of clinical importance. We conclude that the concurrent criterion validity of the IPAQ-SF was weak in patients with osteoarthritis.
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- Kenth Louis Joseph
- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, The Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway. .,Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, The Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, The Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, The Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Division of Health Service, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, The Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Healey EL, Allen KD, Bennell K, Bowden JL, Quicke JG, Smith R. Self-Report Measures of Physical Activity. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2020; 72 Suppl 10:717-730. [PMID: 33091242 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Emma L Healey
- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis and School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Durham, North Carolina
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis and School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Diemer FS, Snijder MB, Agyemang C, Haan YC, Karamat FA, van Montfrans GA, Oehlers GP, Peters RJG, Brewster LM, Stronks K. Hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control in Surinamese living in Suriname and The Netherlands: the HELISUR and HELIUS studies. Intern Emerg Med 2020; 15:1041-1049. [PMID: 31950398 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-019-02269-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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We studied hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control among persons living in a middle-income country compared with those of similar ethnicity living in a high-income country. Data from the cross-sectional HELISUR and HELIUS studies were used among 1000 Surinamese and 6971 Surinamese migrants living in The Netherlands (18-70 years), respectively. Groups were formed based on country and self-defined ethnicity, and stratified by sex. Age-adjusted odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control. Subsequently, we focused on hypertension prevalence and adjusted for risk factors for hypertension: BMI and waist circumference (model 2), educational level, physical activity, and smoking (model 3). After adjustment for age, no significant differences in hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control between countries were seen in men. However, women in Suriname were more often hypertensive with lower levels of awareness and control than those in The Netherlands (African: OR 1.54 [95% CI 1.19, 2.00]; South-Asian: 1.90 [1.35, 2.67]; awareness: 0.62 [0.43, 0.88] in African women; control: 0.48 [0.28, 0.84] in South-Asian women). Higher hypertension prevalence was explained by differences in BMI and waist circumference in African women (adjusted OR 1.26 [0.96, 1.65]) and by education, physical activity, and smoking in South-Asian women (adjusted OR 1.29 [0.87, 1.89]). Particularly, women in Suriname bear a relatively high hypertension burden with lower levels of awareness and control. As the higher hypertension prevalence was mainly explained by lifestyle-related risk factors, health promotion interventions may reduce the hypertension burden in Suriname.
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- Frederieke Sophie Diemer
- Department of Cardiology, Academic Hospital Paramaribo, Paramaribo, Suriname
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC, Univ of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Univ of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Univ of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Academic Hospital Paramaribo, Paramaribo, Suriname
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- The Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Creatine Kinase Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Public Health, Anton de Kom University of Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname
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- Department of Public Health, Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Changes in actual daily physical activity and patient-reported outcomes up to 2 years after total knee arthroplasty with arthritis. Geriatr Nurs 2020; 41:949-955. [PMID: 32711902 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The current study aimed 1) to describe changes in patient-reported outcomes and physical activity measured with an accelerometer preoperatively, 6 months and 2 years postoperatively in older patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for arthritis, and 2) to examine the predictors of the changes in physical activity (PA). This study included 58 patients (mean age 72.6 years, 84.5% women) who completed the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and the 8-item Short Form Health Survey. Physical activity measured mean steps per day, duration of light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per week. All PA indicators and patient-reported outcomes improved 6 months postoperatively. After 6 months, knee-related pain and function gradually improved, and MVPA increased. The OKS was a sole predictor of improvement in PA during the 2-year study period, suggesting the importance of disease-specific quality of life.
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Almhdawi KA, Obeidat DS, Kanaan SF, Oteir AO, Mansour ZM, Alrabbaei H. Efficacy of an innovative smartphone application for office workers with chronic non-specific low back pain: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2020; 34:1282-1291. [PMID: 32602362 DOI: 10.1177/0269215520937757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of a newly developed evidence-based low back pain (LBP) management smartphone application. DESIGN A double-blinded randomized controlled trial where participants randomly assigned to either an experimental group (EG) or a control group (CG). SETTING Governmental and private institutions. PARTICIPANTS About 40 office workers, aged 30 to 55 years, had pain due to non-specific LBP > 3 on Visual Analogue Scale, and with pain chronicity > 3 months. INTERVENTIONS The EG received full version of the application 'Relieve my back' included evidence-based instructions and therapeutic exercises for LBP management, whereas the CG received placebo version included instructions about nutrition. MAIN MEASURES Primary outcome measures included pain measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), disability measured by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and quality of life measured by Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12). RESULTS Following six weeks of using the application, compared to CG, the EG group demonstrated significant decrease in pain intensity (-3.45 (2.21) vs -0.11 (1.66), P < 0.001), in ODI score (-11.05 (10.40) vs -0.58 (9.0), P = 0.002), and significant increase in physical component of SF-12 (12.85 (17.20) vs -4.63 (12.04), P = 0.001). CONCLUSION 'Relieve my back' application might be efficacious in reducing pain and disability and improving the quality of life of office workers with non-specific LBP.
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- Khader A Almhdawi
- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Allied Medical Science, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Bournemouth questionnaire for low back pain: validity and reliability. Braz J Phys Ther 2020; 25:70-77. [PMID: 32151526 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2020.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The Bournemouth Questionnaire is a comprehensive and short form multidimensional instrument developed to evaluate the health status of individuals with low back pain. The objective of this study was to verify the construct validity and the test-retest reliability of the Brazilian version of Bournemouth Questionnaire in individuals with low back pain. METHODS This is a methodological study that included 65 patients with low back pain. The Brazilian Bournemouth Questionnaire was applied twice, and the test-retest reliability was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), minimum detectable change (MDC), and internal consistency. The construct validity of the Brazilian Bournemouth Questionnaire was assessed using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and also with the following questionnaires: Roland-Morris Questionnaire (RMDQ), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). RESULTS The total score of the Brazilian Bournemouth Questionnaire showed ICC of 0.82 (95% CI: 0.72, 0.90), Cronbach´s alpha of 0.85, SEM of 5.97, and MDC of 15.54, without evidence of ceiling and floor effects. The total score of the Brazilian Bournemouth Questionnaire was correlated to the NPRS for current (r = 0.64), highest (r = 0.49), and lowest (r = 0.67) pain as well as scores on the RMDQ (r = 0.58), ODI (r = 0.42), and SF-36 (r = -0.58). CONCLUSION The total score of the Brazilian version of the Bournemouth Questionnaire is valid and reliable to be used with patients with low back pain.
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Carvalho DD, Soares S, Zacca R, Marinho DA, Silva AJ, Pyne DB, Vilas-Boas JP, Fernandes RJ. In-Water and On-Land Swimmers' Symmetry and Force Production. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16245018. [PMID: 31835500 PMCID: PMC6950309 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16245018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Although performance and biomechanical evaluations are becoming more swimming-specific, dryland testing permits monitoring of a larger number of performance-related variables. However, as the degree of comparability of measurements conducted in-water and on land conditions is unclear, we aimed to assess the differences between force production in these two different conditions. Twelve elite swimmers performed a 30 s tethered swimming test and four isokinetic tests (shoulder and knee extension at 90 and 300°/s) to assess peak force, peak and average torque, and power symmetry index. We observed contralateral symmetry in all the tests performed, e.g., for 30 s tethered swimming and peak torque shoulder extension at 90°/s: 178 ± 50 vs. 183 ± 56 N (p = 0.38) and 95 ± 37 vs. 94 ± 35 N × m (p = 0.52). Moderate to very large direct relationships were evident between dryland testing and swimming force production (r = 0.62 to 0.96; p < 0.05). Swimmers maintained similar symmetry index values independently of the testing conditions (r = −0.06 to −0.41 and 0.04 to 0.44; p = 0.18–0.88). Asymmetries in water seems to be more related to technical constraints than muscular imbalances, but swimmers that displayed higher propulsive forces were the ones with greater force values on land. Thus, tethered swimming and isokinetic evaluations are useful for assessing muscular imbalances regarding propulsive force production and technical asymmetries.
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- Diogo D. Carvalho
- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (D.D.C.); (S.S.); (R.Z.); (J.P.V.-B.)
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (D.D.C.); (S.S.); (R.Z.); (J.P.V.-B.)
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (D.D.C.); (S.S.); (R.Z.); (J.P.V.-B.)
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal;
- Research Center in Sport, Health and Human Development, CIDESD, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Research Center in Sport, Health and Human Development, CIDESD, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, ACT, Canberra 2601, Australia;
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (D.D.C.); (S.S.); (R.Z.); (J.P.V.-B.)
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (D.D.C.); (S.S.); (R.Z.); (J.P.V.-B.)
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-916-999-153
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Volders E, Bolman CAW, de Groot RHM, Lechner L. The effect of Active Plus, a computer-tailored physical activity intervention, on cognitive functioning of elderly people with chronic illness(es) - study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1197. [PMID: 31470829 PMCID: PMC6717346 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7517-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical activity not only is beneficial to a person's health, but can also have a positive influence on cognitive functioning. However, elderly people with chronic illness(es) often do not meet the physical activity guidelines. Physical activity programs for the elderly exist, but these are often expensive and not easily accessible to the elderly with chronic illness(es). In addition, the beneficial effects of these physical activity programs on cognitive functioning have never been specifically tested in this target group. Hence, this randomized controlled trial aims to test whether Active Plus, a proven effective physical activity intervention, is able to improve the cognitive functioning of elderly people with chronic illness(es) or to slow down cognitive decline. In addition, it studies what kind of activity, intensity, duration and frequency of physical activity most strongly influence cognitive functioning. METHODS A randomized controlled trial is performed, comparing the Active Plus intervention group to a waiting list control group. In total 540 older adults (≥65 years) with at least one chronic illness that limits mobility are recruited from 7 municipalities. Comparable neighborhoods within a municipality are randomly allocated to the intervention or control group. Baseline and follow-up measurements after 6 and 12 months assess cognitive functioning and physical activity behavior, measured both objectively with an accelerometer and subjectively with a self-report questionnaire. Multilevel analyses are conducted to assess effects on cognitive functioning, including analyses on moderation effects for physical activity type, frequency, duration and intensity. DISCUSSION To our knowledge this is the first study to investigate effectiveness of a physical activity program on cognitive functioning in elderly people suffering from a broad range of chronic illnesses. If proven effective Active Plus would be a very cost effective intervention not only to increase physical activity, but also to improve cognitive functioning or slow down cognitive decline. Up till now clear evidence is lacking on the kind of physical activity, intensity, duration and frequency needed to achieve cognitive benefits. By measuring both with accelerometers and self-report questionnaires we hope to gain insight in these processes. TRIAL REGISTRATION Nederlands Trial Register NL6005 ; Date of Registration 21-03-2017.
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- Esmee Volders
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands, 6419 AT Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands, 6419 AT Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Welten Institute – Research Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology, Open University of the Netherlands, 6419 AT Heerlen, The Netherlands
- Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (School NUTRIM), Maastricht University, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands, 6419 AT Heerlen, The Netherlands
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Baldew SSM, Diemer FS, Cornelissen V, Oehlers GP, Brewster LM, Toelsie JR, Vanhees L. Physical activity and obesity: is there a difference in association between the Asian- and African- Surinamese adult population? ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2019; 24:365-377. [PMID: 28669199 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2017.1346187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The role of different physical activity (PA) characteristics, i.e. domain, duration and intensity in obesity prevention still requires investigation. Furthermore, ethnicity can modify the effect of PA on body composition. Therefore, we aim to describe the association between obesity and PA characteristics across the Asian- and African-Surinamese population, living in the capital of Suriname. DESIGN Between February 2013 and July 2015, we included 1157 healthy subjects, 18-70 years, from the Healthy Life in Suriname (HELISUR) study. We measured height, weight, hip and waist circumference and defined general and central obesity according to World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess PA and to calculate the duration (minutes/week) and the total volume (METs-minutes/week) of activity. Ethnicity was self-reported. RESULTS Out of 1157 participants we included 1079 (42.6% Asian-Surinamese, 40.1% African-Surinamese and 17.3% of other ethnicity), mean age 42.6 ± 13.6 years for analysis. Obesity prevalence ratio (PR) was significantly lower in participants meeting WHO PA recommendations [PR= 0.81 (0.68-0.97)], especially within the commuting [PR= 0.66 (0.47-0.91)] and leisure time domains [PR= 0.67 (0.47-0.94)], compared to participants that did not meet the recommendations. Active minutes/week and total volume of activity were inversely associated with obesity and waist circumference, in the overall (p < 0.05) and in the African-Surinamese population (p < 0.05), but not in the Asian-Surinamese population. CONCLUSION Meeting PA recommendations, particularly within the commuting and leisure time domains, is associated with lower obesity prevalence in the total population. Among the African-Surinamese population, PA within the leisure time domain, more active minutes/week and higher levels of total volume are associated with a lower obesity prevalence. This is not found in the Asian-Surinamese population.
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- Se-Sergio M Baldew
- a Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Anton de Kom University of Suriname , Paramaribo , Suriname
- b Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Research Center for Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences , KULeuven , Leuven , Belgium
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- c Department of Cardiology , Academic Hospital of Paramaribo , Paramaribo, Suriname
- d Department of Vascular Medicine , Academic Medical Center , Amsterdam , the Netherlands
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- b Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Research Center for Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences , KULeuven , Leuven , Belgium
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- c Department of Cardiology , Academic Hospital of Paramaribo , Paramaribo, Suriname
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- d Department of Vascular Medicine , Academic Medical Center , Amsterdam , the Netherlands
- e Department of Internal and Social Medicine , Academic Medical Center , Amsterdam , the Netherlands
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- f Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Anton de Kom University of Suriname , Paramaribo , Suriname
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- b Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Research Center for Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences , KULeuven , Leuven , Belgium
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Smith RD, Dziedzic KS, Quicke JG, Holden MA, McHugh GA, Healey EL. Identification and Evaluation of Self‐Report Physical Activity Instruments in Adults With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2019; 71:237-251. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.23787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Research Institute for Primary Care and Health SciencesKeele University Keele UK
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- Research Institute for Primary Care and Health SciencesKeele University Keele UK
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- Research Institute for Primary Care and Health SciencesKeele University Keele UK
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- Research Institute for Primary Care and Health SciencesKeele University Keele UK
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De Jesus K, De Jesus K, Gonçalves P, Vasconcelos MO, Medeiros AIA, Carvalho DAD, Fernandes RJ, Vilas-Boas JP. Lateral kinetic proficiency and asymmetry in backstroke start performed with horizontal and vertical handgrips. Sports Biomech 2018; 20:71-85. [PMID: 30422057 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2018.1522368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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We aimed to compare preferred, non-preferred, hand, foot kinetics and their asymmetry in two backstroke start variants. Complementarily, asymmetries were correlated to the resultant take-off velocity. Nine swimmers completed four 15 m backstroke starts with horizontal handgrips and four with vertical handgrips on an instrumented block (right, left hand, foot forces and impulse, normalised to swimmers' weight and time). We applied handedness and footedness questionnaires. Preferred hand and foot depicted a very and most likely moderate to large increase on horizontal force before hands-off (-0.51 ± 0.10; -0.47 ± 0.10; 0.87 ± 0.15; 0.90 ± 0.18 (N/N)) and a very and most likely large to very large increase on horizontal impulse (-0.28 ± 0.05; -0.26 ± 0.04; 0.50 ± 0.03; 0.51 ± 0.04 (N/N)*(s/s)) in both variants. Non-preferred hand and foot showed a very likely large to moderate increase (95% to 99%) on vertical and lateral impulse (0.30 ± 0.03; 0.31 ± 0.03; 0.07 ± 0.04; 0.05 ± 0.03 (N/N)*(s/s)) in both variants. The horizontal handgrip demonstrated likely moderate greater horizontal forces asymmetry on hands in the starting signal (-20.39 ± 7.16 (N/N), 92%), before hands-off (-71.46 ± 24.48 (N/N), 90%) and impulse asymmetry (-21.13 ± 5.80 (N/N), 94%). Asymmetry and resultant take-off velocity in both variants were strongly associated (r = -0.733 and -0.833 for feet horizontal impulse). Kinetics lateralisation was noticed in backstroke start and asymmetry hampers desirable performance.
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- Karla De Jesus
- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal.,Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal.,Human Performance Studies Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas , Manaus, Brazil.,Human Motor Behaviour Studies Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas , Manaus, Brazil
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal.,Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal.,Human Performance Studies Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas , Manaus, Brazil.,Human Motor Behaviour Studies Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas , Manaus, Brazil
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal.,Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Biodynamic Human Movement Research, Institute of Physical Education and Sport, Federal University of Ceara , Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal.,Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal.,Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal.,Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal
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Short-term efficacy of a computer-tailored physical activity intervention for prostate and colorectal cancer patients and survivors: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2018; 15:106. [PMID: 30376857 PMCID: PMC6208119 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-018-0734-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) is beneficial in improving negative physical and psychological effects of cancer and cancer treatment, but adherence to PA guidelines is low. Computer-tailored PA interventions can reach large populations with little resources. They match with patients' preference for home-based, unsupervised PA programs and are thus promising for the growing population of cancer survivors. The current study assessed the efficacy of a computer-tailored PA intervention in (four subgroups of) prostate and colorectal cancer survivors. METHODS Prostate and colorectal cancer patients and survivors were randomized to the OncoActive intervention group (N = 249), or a usual-care waiting-list control group (N = 229). OncoActive participants received a pedometer and computer-tailored PA advice, both Web-based via an interactive website and with printed materials. Minutes moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and days ≥30 min PA were assessed with an accelerometer (ActiGraph) at baseline and 6 months. Further, questionnaires were used to assess self-reported PA, fatigue, distress, and quality of life at baseline, 3 and 6 months. Differences between both groups were assessed using linear regression analyses (complete cases and intention-to-treat). In addition, efficacy in relation to age, gender, education, type of cancer, and time since treatment was examined. RESULTS Three months after baseline OncoActive participants significantly increased their self-reported PA (PA days: d = 0.46; MVPA: d = 0.23). Physical functioning (d = 0.23) and fatigue (d = - 0.21) also improved significantly after three months. Six months after baseline, self-reported PA (PA days: d = 0.51; MVPA: d = 0.37) and ActiGraph MVPA (d = 0.27) increased significantly, and ActiGraph days (d = 0.16) increased borderline significantly (p = .05; d = 0.16). Furthermore, OncoActive participants reported significantly improvements in physical functioning (d = 0.14), fatigue (d = - 0.23) and depression (d = - 0.32). Similar results were found for intention-to-treat analyses. Higher increases in PA were found for colorectal cancer participants at 3 months, and for medium and highly educated participants' PA at 6 months. Health outcomes at 6 months were more prominent in colorectal cancer participants and in women. CONCLUSIONS The OncoActive intervention was effective at increasing PA in prostate and colorectal cancer patients and survivors. Health-related effects were especially apparent in colorectal cancer participants. The intervention provides opportunities to accelerate cancer recovery. Long-term follow-up should examine further sustainability of these effects. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered in the Dutch Trial Register ( NTR4296 ) on October 17 2018.
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Minetto MA, Motta G, Gorji NE, Lucini D, Biolo G, Pigozzi F, Portincasa P, Maffiuletti NA. Reproducibility and validity of the Italian version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire in obese and diabetic patients. J Endocrinol Invest 2018; 41:343-349. [PMID: 28825210 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-017-0746-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Aims of this study were to evaluate the agreement between the short and long versions of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ: Italian versions), their reproducibility (agreement and reliability) and construct validity (relative to pedometry) in a clinical population. METHODS Ninety patients affected by obesity (N = 39), type 2 diabetes mellitus (N = 26) or both (N = 25) were recruited. They were asked to maintain their usual physical activity habits during two consecutive weeks and to fill the questionnaires twice (at the end of each week). They were also asked to wear a pedometer for 7 consecutive days after the first administration of the questionnaires. RESULTS We found acceptable agreement between the IPAQ short and long versions (ICC2,1 values were 0.81 and 0.77 for the 1st and 2nd administration), uncertain reproducibility (acceptable reliability but poor agreement) and inadequate validity relative to pedometry (the correlation coefficients between all IPAQ scores and daily steps were <0.50) for both IPAQ short and IPAQ long. CONCLUSIONS The IPAQ use may be justified in daily clinical practice and in clinical research (e.g., in cross-sectional studies) for a simple and rapid evaluation of the physical activity level for discriminative purposes. However, the use of these questionnaires does not appear suitable for prospective interventional studies in which the level of physical activity of the recruited patients has to be assessed over time.
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- M A Minetto
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Biometra Department, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Clinica Medica ASUITs, Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari Medical School, Bari, Italy
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- Human Performance Laboratory, Schultess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland
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Rykov K, Reininga IHF, Knobben BAS, Sietsma MS, Ten Have BLEF. The design of a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the (cost-) effectiveness of the posterolateral versus the direct anterior approach for THA (POLADA - trial). BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:476. [PMID: 27846875 PMCID: PMC5111237 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-1322-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful orthopaedic procedures. Because of the increasing number of THAs, a growing demand for faster recovery and a greater emphasis on cost-effectiveness, minimally invasive THAs have been introduced in the last decades. The direct anterior approach is a minimally invasive, tissue-sparing approach in which intermuscular planes are used. Theoretically, this approach should result in a faster recovery of physical functioning and higher health-related quality of life. Methods/design A randomised controlled trial will be performed. Patients will be randomly allocated to undergo THA by means of the anterior or posterolateral approach. Both the intervention and control group will consist of two subgroups: 1) patients with a good bone stock who will receive an uncemented femoral stem, and 2) patients with a poor bone stock who will receive a cemented femoral stem. Patients between 18 and 90 years with primary or secondary osteoarthritis will be included. Physical functioning and health-related quality of life will be assessed by means of questionnaires. Additionally, performance based tests will be performed to objectively assess the physical functioning. Cost-effectiveness will be assessed by obtaining data on medical costs in and outside the hospital and other nonmedical costs. Measurements will take place preoperatively, two and six weeks, three months and one year postoperatively. Discussion There is some evidence that the anterior approach results in reduced tissue damage and faster recovery in the direct postoperative period, compared to the posterolateral approach. However, there is still a lack of well-designed studies that have confirmed the better outcomes and cost-effectiveness of the anterior approach. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to assess the physical functioning, health related quality of life and the cost-effectiveness of the anterior approach, compared to the conventional posterolateral approach. Trial registration Netherlands Trial Registry, number 5343 (registration date April 12, 2015) Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12891-016-1322-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- K Rykov
- Department of Orthopaedic surgery, Martini Hospital Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Trauma surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic surgery, Martini Hospital Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic surgery, Martini Hospital Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic surgery, Martini Hospital Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Correlation between the level of physical activity as measured by accelerometer and the Harris Hip Score. Hip Int 2016; 25:461-5. [PMID: 25952909 DOI: 10.5301/hipint.5000245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The most widely used method to assess the outcome of total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the Harris Hip Score (HHS). Patients' expectations about the benefits of hip arthroplasty are increasing and are no longer limited to pain reduction. Patients believe they will be able to do recreational activity and sport after surgery. It is also essential to assess the level of physical activity after arthroplasty insofar as it is associated with early failure of the components. The purpose of this study is to explore correlation of the HHS with physical activity in patients with THA. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study on 47 patients with THA. Correlation of HHS with the results of physical activity obtained objectively using accelerometer worn for a week and subjectively using the IPAQ questionnaire and the UCLA scale. FINDING There was no correlation between the HHS and the activity measured using accelerometers, or with the IPAQ activity questionnaire. The HHS reported moderately significant correlations with the UCLA scale. CONCLUSIONS The HHS may not be as discriminatory as other instruments at assessing patient activity levels after THA.
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Juul L, Andersen VJ, Arnoldsen J, Maindal HT. Effectiveness of a brief theory-based health promotion intervention among adults at high risk of type 2 diabetes: One-year results from a randomised trial in a community setting. Prim Care Diabetes 2016; 10:111-120. [PMID: 26259517 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2015.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2015] [Revised: 07/03/2015] [Accepted: 07/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To examine the effect of a brief theory-based health promotion intervention delivered in the community on health behaviour and diabetes-related risk factors among Danish adults at high risk of diabetes. METHODS A randomised trial was conducted among 127 individuals aged 28 to 70 with fasting plasma glucose: 6.1-6.9 mmol/l and/or HbA1c: 6.0-<6.5% (42-<48 mmol/mol) recruited from general practice in Holstebro, Denmark. Participants were randomised to a control group or to receive the intervention delivered over four 2h group sessions during five weeks, and two further sessions after one and six months. Questionnaire data and clinical measures were collected at baseline, three months and one year after intervention. Primary outcomes; total-fat intake <30% of energy intake; saturated-fat intake <10% of energy intake; fibre-intake ≥15 g/1000 kcal; weight reduction >5%; changes in physical activity. RESULTS 85% attended one-year follow-up. After adjusting for gender, age and education, Odds ratio (OR) (95% CI) intervention vs control: total-fat intake <30% energy intake: 0.52 (0.22;1.20), saturated-fat intake <10% energy intake: 1.22 (0.52;2.87), fibre intake ≥ 15 g/1000 kcal: 1.18 (0.48;2.92), weight reduction >5%: 2.47 (0.95; 6.39). β (95% CI) between intervention vs control in changes from baseline: IPAQ, MET min/week: -236 (-2760; 2288), waist circumference,cm: -2.5 (-4.5; -0.5); systolic blood pressure, mmHg: -4.6 (-8.8; -0.3). CONCLUSION A brief theory-based health promotion intervention delivered in the community indicated effect on weight, waist circumference and systolic blood pressure at one year among Danish adults at high risk of diabetes. No effect was shown on diets or physical activity.
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- Lise Juul
- Department of Public Health, Section for Health Promotion and Health Services, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- Department of Sociology and Social Work, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark; Municipality of Holstebro, Holstebro, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section for Health Promotion and Health Services, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Blikman T, Rienstra W, van Raaij TM, ten Hagen AJ, Dijkstra B, Zijlstra WP, Bulstra SK, van den Akker-Scheek I, Stevens M. Duloxetine in OsteoArthritis (DOA) study: study protocol of a pragmatic open-label randomised controlled trial assessing the effect of preoperative pain treatment on postoperative outcome after total hip or knee arthroplasty. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e010343. [PMID: 26932142 PMCID: PMC4785324 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2015] [Revised: 12/14/2015] [Accepted: 12/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Residual pain is a major factor in patient dissatisfaction following total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA). The proportion of patients with unfavourable long-term residual pain is high, ranging from 7% to 34%. There are studies indicating that a preoperative degree of central sensitisation (CS) is associated with poorer postoperative outcomes and residual pain. It is thus hypothesised that preoperative treatment of CS could enhance postoperative outcomes. Duloxetine has been shown to be effective for several chronic pain syndromes, including knee osteoarthritis (OA), in which CS is most likely one of the underlying pain mechanisms. This study aims to evaluate the postoperative effects of preoperative screening and targeted duloxetine treatment of CS on residual pain compared with care-as-usual. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This multicentre, pragmatic, prospective, open-label, randomised controlled trial includes patients with idiopathic hip/knee OA who are on a waiting list for primary THA/TKA. Patients at risk for CS will be randomly allocated to the preoperative duloxetine treatment programme group or the care-as-usual control group. The primary end point is the degree of postoperative pain 6 months after THA/TKA. Secondary end points at multiple time points up to 12 months postoperatively are: pain, neuropathic pain-like symptoms, (pain) sensitisation, pain catastrophising, joint-associated problems, physical activity, health-related quality of life, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and perceived improvement. Data will be analysed on an intention-to-treat basis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study is approved by the local Medical Ethics Committee (METc 2014/087) and will be conducted according to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki (64th, 2013) and the Good Clinical Practice standard (GCP), and in compliance with the Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act (WMO). TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER 2013-004313-41; Pre-results.
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- T Blikman
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Martini Hospital Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Martini Hospital Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Hurley JC, Hollingshead KE, Todd M, Jarrett CL, Tucker WJ, Angadi SS, Adams MA. The Walking Interventions Through Texting (WalkIT) Trial: Rationale, Design, and Protocol for a Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial of Adaptive Interventions for Overweight and Obese, Inactive Adults. JMIR Res Protoc 2015; 4:e108. [PMID: 26362511 PMCID: PMC4704955 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.4856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2015] [Revised: 08/06/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Walking is a widely accepted and frequently targeted health promotion approach to increase physical activity (PA). Interventions to increase PA have produced only small improvements. Stronger and more potent behavioral intervention components are needed to increase time spent in PA, improve cardiometabolic risk markers, and optimize health. Objective Our aim is to present the rationale and methods from the WalkIT Trial, a 4-month factorial randomized controlled trial (RCT) in inactive, overweight/obese adults. The main purpose of the study was to evaluate whether intensive adaptive components result in greater improvements to adults’ PA compared to the static intervention components. Methods Participants enrolled in a 2x2 factorial RCT and were assigned to one of four semi-automated, text message–based walking interventions. Experimental components included adaptive versus static steps/day goals, and immediate versus delayed reinforcement. Principles of percentile shaping and behavioral economics were used to operationalize experimental components. A Fitbit Zip measured the main outcome: participants’ daily physical activity (steps and cadence) over the 4-month duration of the study. Secondary outcomes included self-reported PA, psychosocial outcomes, aerobic fitness, and cardiorespiratory risk factors assessed pre/post in a laboratory setting. Participants were recruited through email listservs and websites affiliated with the university campus, community businesses and local government, social groups, and social media advertising. Results This study has completed data collection as of December 2014, but data cleaning and preliminary analyses are still in progress. We expect to complete analysis of the main outcomes in late 2015 to early 2016. Conclusions The Walking Interventions through Texting (WalkIT) Trial will further the understanding of theory-based intervention components to increase the PA of men and women who are healthy, insufficiently active and are overweight or obese. WalkIT is one of the first studies focusing on the individual components of combined goal setting and reward structures in a factorial design to increase walking. The trial is expected to produce results useful to future research interventions and perhaps industry initiatives, primarily focused on mHealth, goal setting, and those looking to promote behavior change through performance-based incentives. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02053259; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02053259 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6b65xLvmg).
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Affiliation(s)
- Jane C Hurley
- Exercise Science and Health Promotion, School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Validation and User Evaluation of a Sensor-Based Method for Detecting Mobility-Related Activities in Older Adults. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0137668. [PMID: 26361009 PMCID: PMC4567066 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0137668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2015] [Accepted: 08/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Regular physical activity is essential for older adults to stay healthy and independent. However, daily physical activity is generally low among older adults and mainly consists of activities such as standing and shuffling around indoors. Accurate measurement of this low-energy expenditure daily physical activity is crucial for stimulation of activity. The objective of this study was to assess the validity of a necklace-worn sensor-based method for detecting time-on-legs and daily life mobility related postures in older adults. In addition user opinion about the practical use of the sensor was evaluated. Twenty frail and non-frail older adults performed a standardized and free movement protocol in their own home. Results of the sensor-based method were compared to video observation. Sensitivity, specificity and overall agreement of sensor outcomes compared to video observation were calculated. Mobility was assessed based on time-on-legs. Further assessment included the categories standing, sitting, walking and lying. Time-on-legs based sensitivity, specificity and percentage agreement were good to excellent and comparable to laboratory outcomes in other studies. Category-based sensitivity, specificity and overall agreement were moderate to excellent. The necklace-worn sensor is considered an acceptable valid instrument for assessing home-based physical activity based upon time-on-legs in frail and non-frail older adults, but category-based assessment of gait and postures could be further developed.
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Krøll LS, Hammarlund CS, Jensen RH, Gard G. Migraine co-existing tension-type headache and neck pain: Validation of questionnaires. Scand J Pain 2015; 8:10-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sjpain.2015.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2014] [Accepted: 03/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Background and aim
Migraine often includes co-existing tension-type headache (TTH) and neck pain (NP). Multiple headache questionnaires assessing headache impact have beendescribed previously; however, none of the existing questionnaires have been designed to cover migraine with co-existing TTH and NP. Therefore a new questionnaire was developed to measure these co-morbidities. The aim was to determine face and content validity of the newly developed questionnaire, “Impact of Migraine, Tension-Type Headache and Neck Pain” (impact M-TTH-NP) and to determine face and content validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ short form), Migraine-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MSQ v. 2.1), WHO-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5), Major Depression Inventory (MDI) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) not yet validated in this target population.
Material and methods
The new multi-dimensional questionnaire “Impact M-TTH-NP” cover pain, triggers, psychosocial, socioeconomic and work related aspects, based on a four-week recall period. The items are rated on an 11-point numeric rating scale with the end points 0 = no impact and 10 = most imaginable impact. Face validity was assessed by migraine patients with co-existing TTH and NP. They were recruited between September 2012 and March 2013 from a tertiary referral headache centre. Nine women with a mean age of 38 years participated in group interviews. The questionnaires were reviewed for relevance and meaningfulness. Content validity was assessed by 13 headache experts. They had worked with headache diseases for an average of 9 (range, 2–38) years. Experts were recruited between August 2012 and October 2012. Nine medical doctors, two physical therapists, one headache nurse and one psychologist (eight women and five men, mean age of 42 years) participated. The experts rated each item of the questionnaires using a four-point Likert scale with the end points 1 = not relevant and 4 = highly relevant. The quantitative measurement of content validity was calculated by the item-level content validity index (I-CVI) and the scale-level content validity average method (S-CVI/Ave). The average deviation (AD) index was used as a measure of interrater agreement.
Results
Impact M-TTH-NP showed acceptable face validity. Of 78 items twelve were revised and one was added based on group interviews and expert review. Seventy-two items (92%) obtained I-CVI≥0.78 (range 0.78–1.00) indicating excellent content validity, 71 items (91%) obtained acceptable AD index. Nine items did not meet either the limit for excellent I-CVI and/or acceptable AD index. The overall S-CVI/Ave was 0.92 indicating an excellent content validity. In addition, four of the five additional questionnaires showed acceptable face validity (MSQ, WHO-5, MDI and NDI) and three showed excellent content validity (WHO-5, MDI and NDI) for patients suffering from migraine and co-existing TTH and NP.
Conclusions and implications
The impact M-TTH-NP questionnaire showed acceptable face validity and excellent content validity and may be useful when evaluating treatment effect in this target group. The new impact M-TTH-NP questionnaire in combination with the additional questionnaires that together assess pain, triggers, psychosocial and socioeconomic aspects may provide a deeper understanding of the complexity of migraine with co-existing TTH and NP
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- Lotte Skytte Krøll
- Department of Health Sciences , Lund University , P.O. Box 157, 221 00 Lund , Sweden
- Danish Headache Center, Department of Neurology, Glostrup Hospital , University of Copenhagen , Ndr.Ringvej 69, 2600 Glostrup , Denmark
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- Danish Headache Center, Department of Neurology, Glostrup Hospital , University of Copenhagen , Ndr.Ringvej 69, 2600 Glostrup , Denmark
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- Department of Health Sciences , Lund University , P.O. Box 157, 221 00 Lund , Sweden
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