Gender, psychological well-being and somatic cardiovascular risk factors

1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 423-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gisela Rose ◽  
Tatjana Sivik ◽  
Natasha Delimar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being

scholarly journals Work-related life events, psychological well-being and cardiovascular risk factors in male Swedish automotive workers

2006 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 386-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gisela Rose ◽  
Lars Kumlin ◽  
Lennart Dimberg ◽  
Calle Bengtsson ◽  
Kristina Orth-Gomer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Work Related

scholarly journals Does Tai Chi improve psychological well-being and quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease and/or cardiovascular risk factors? A systematic review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. e014507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guoyan Yang ◽  
Wenyuan Li ◽  
Huijuan Cao ◽  
Nerida Klupp ◽  
Jianping Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Cochrane Collaboration ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being

IntroductionCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Psychological risk factors such as stress, anxiety and depression are known to play a significant and independent role in the development and progression of CVD and its risk factors. Tai Chi has been reported to be potentially effective for health and well-being. It is of value to assess the effectiveness and safety of Tai Chi on psychological well-being and quality of life in people with CVD and/or cardiovascular risk factors.Methods and analysisWe will include all relevant randomised controlled trials on Tai Chi for stress, anxiety, depression, psychological well-being and quality of life in people with CVD and cardiovascular risk factors. Literature searching will be conducted until 31 December 2016 from major English and Chinese databases. Two authors will conduct data selection and extraction independently. Quality assessment will be conducted using the risk of bias tool recommended by the Cochrane Collaboration. We will conduct data analysis using Cochrane’s RevMan software. Forest plots and summary of findings tables will illustrate the results from a meta-analysis if sufficient studies are identified.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval is not required as this study will not involve patients. The results of this study will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal for publication, to inform both clinical practice and further research on Tai Chi and CVDs.DiscussionThis review will summarise the evidence on Tai Chi for psychological well-being and quality of life in people with CVD and their risk factors. We anticipate that the results of this review would be useful for healthcare professionals and researchers on Tai Chi and CVDs.Trial registration numberInternational Prospective Register for Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) number CRD42016042905.

scholarly journals Does tai chi improve psychological well-being and quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease and/or cardiovascular risk factors? A systematic review

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guoyan Yang ◽  
Wenyuan Li ◽  
Nerida Klupp ◽  
Huijuan Cao ◽  
Jianping Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Safety Information ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Abstract Background Psychological risk factors have been recognised as potential, modifiable risk factors in the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Tai Chi, a mind-body exercise, has the potential to improve psychological well-being and quality of life. We aim to assess the effects and safety of Tai Chi on psychological well-being and quality of life in people with CVD and/or cardiovascular risk factors. Methods We searched for randomised controlled trials evaluating Tai Chi for psychological well-being and quality of life in people with CVD and cardiovascular risk factors, from major English and Chinese databases until 30 July 2021. Two authors independently conducted study selection and data extraction. Methodological quality was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Review Manager software was used for meta-analysis. Results We included 37 studies (38 reports) involving 3525 participants in this review. The methodological quality of the included studies was generally poor. Positive effects of Tai Chi on stress, self-efficacy, and mood were found in several individual studies. Meta-analyses demonstrated favourable effects of Tai Chi plus usual care in reducing anxiety (SMD − 2.13, 95% confidence interval (CI): − 2.55, − 1.70, 3 studies, I2 = 60%) and depression (SMD -0.86, 95% CI: − 1.35, − 0.37, 6 studies, I2 = 88%), and improving mental health (MD 7.86, 95% CI: 5.20, 10.52, 11 studies, I2 = 71%) and bodily pain (MD 6.76, 95% CI: 4.13, 9.39, 11 studies, I2 = 75%) domains of the 36-Item Short Form Survey (scale from 0 to 100), compared with usual care alone. Tai Chi did not increase adverse events (RR 0.50, 95% CI: 0.21, 1.20, 5 RCTs, I2 = 0%), compared with control group. However, less than 30% of included studies reported safety information. Conclusions Tai Chi seems to be beneficial in the management of anxiety, depression, and quality of life, and safe to practice in people with CVD and/or cardiovascular risk factors. Monitoring and reporting of safety information are highly recommended for future research. More well-designed studies are warranted to determine the effects and safety of Tai Chi on psychological well-being and quality of life in this population. Systematic review registration International Prospective Register for Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), CRD42016042905. Registered on 26 August 2016.

A well-being programme in severe mental illness. reducing risk for physical ill-health: A post-programme service evaluation at 2 years

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 413-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shubulade Smith ◽  
David Yeomans ◽  
Chris J.P. Bushe ◽  
Cecilia Eriksson ◽  
Tom Harrison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Service Evaluation ◽  
Support Programme

AbstractintroductionCardiovascular disease is more prevalent in patients with severe mental illness (SMI) than in the general population.MethodSeven geographically diverse centres were assigned a nurse to monitor the physical health of SMI patients in secondary care over a 2-year period in the “Well-being Support Programme” (WSP). A physical health screen was performed and patients were given individual weight and lifestyle advice including smoking cessation to reduce cardiovascular risk.ResultsNine hundred and sixty-six outpatients with SMI >2 years were enrolled. The completion rate at 2 years was 80%. Significant improvements were observed in levels of physical activity (p < 0.0001), smoking (p < 0.05) and diet (p < 0.0001). There were no changes in mean BMI although 42% lost weight over 2 years. Self-esteem improved significantly. Low self-esteem decreased from 43% at baseline to 15% at 2 years (p < 0.0001). At the end of the programme significant cardiovascular risk factors remained, 46% of subjects smoked, 26% had hypertension and 81% had BMI >25.ConclusionPhysical health problems are common in SMI subjects. Many patients completed 2 years follow up suggesting that this format of programme is an acceptable option for SMI patients. Cardiovascular risk factors were significantly improved. interventions such as the Well-being Support Programme should be made widely available to people with SMI.

scholarly journals Multidisciplinary Integrated Metabolic Rehabilitation in Elderly Obese Patients: Effects on Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Fatigue and Muscle Performance

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonello E. Rigamonti ◽  
Alessandra De Col ◽  
Sofia Tamini ◽  
Sabrina Cicolini ◽  
Diana Caroli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Life Style Changes ◽  
Healthy Life Style

Background: Obesity is a widespread problem in the elderly, being associated with severe comorbidities negatively influencing life expectancy. Integrated multidisciplinary metabolic rehabilitation aimed to reduce body weight (BW) and fatigue, increase physical autonomy and introduce healthy life style changes has been proposed as a useful intervention to improve the general health status and quality of life of the obese geriatric population. Methods: Six hundred-eighty four severely obese subjects (F/M = 592/92; age range: 61–83 years; mean body mass index, BMI ± SD: 42.6 ± 5.6 kg/m2) were admitted to take part in a three-week in-hospital BW reduction program (BWRP), entailing energy restricted diet, psychological counselling, physical rehabilitation and nutritional education. Biochemical parameters, cardiovascular risk factors (throughout the Coronary Heart Disease Risk, CHD-R), fatigue (throughout the Fatigue Severity Scale, FSS) and lower limb muscle performance (throughout the Stair Climbing Test, SCT) were evaluated before and at the end of the BWRP. Results: A 4% BW reduction was achieved at the end of the BWRP. This finding was associated with a significant improvement of the metabolic homeostasis (i.e., decrease in total cholesterol and glucose) and a reduction of systolic blood pressure in both females and males, thus resulting in a reduction of CHD-R in the male group. Total FSS score and SCT time decreased in female and male obese patients. The effects of BWPR were comparable among all age-related subgroups (>60, 60–69 and >70 years), apart from ΔCHD-R, which was higher in male subgroups. Finally, age was negatively correlated with ΔBMI and ΔFSS. Conclusions: Though only a relatively limited number of outcomes were investigated, the present study shows that a 4% BW reduction in severely elderly obese patients is associated with positive multisystemic effects, particularly, muscle-skeletal and cardiometabolic benefits, which can favorably influence their general well-being and improve the autonomy level in performing more common daily activities. The maintenance of a healthy life style, including controlled food intake and regular physical activity, after a BWRP is obviously recommended in all elderly obese patients to further improve their clinical condition.

The Effects of a Health Partner Program on Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Factors

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 537-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tingting Liu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Obese Adults ◽  
Physical Risk Factors

Previous lifestyle intervention research targeting prediabetes has primarily focused on weight loss, blood glucose, and lipid abnormalities. Far less is known whether lifestyle interventions lower other biological and physical risk factors for cardiovascular disease in overweight/obese adults with or without prediabetes. The aim of the study was to determine if a health partner program reduced biological and physical cardiovascular risk factors in overweight/obese adults with and without prediabetes at 1 year. A secondary data analysis was performed using the Center for Health Discovery and Well Being database at Emory University in the United States. A total of 246 (30 prediabetics and 216 non-prediabetics) were included in the analysis. At the 1-year follow-up, compared with non-prediabetics, prediabetics had significant improvements in body mass index, fasting blood glucose, and insulin resistance. Prediabetics also had higher increases in cardiorespiratory fitness. However, the methodological limitations and predominately high socioeconomic status level prevent definitive conclusions and generalizations.

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