Physical exercise promotion and related health benefits for people with knee osteoarthritis and additional other chronic non-communicable diseases: a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. S384-S385
Author(s):  
S. Schweda ◽  
P. Janßen ◽  
G. Sudeck ◽  
C. Burgstahler ◽  
A. Nieß ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Exercise Promotion

Health benefits of a physical exercise program for inpatients with mental health; a pilot study

2019 ◽  
Vol 113 ◽  
pp. 10-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Mazyarkin ◽  
T. Peleg ◽  
I. Golani ◽  
L. Sharony ◽  
I. Kremer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Exercise Program

scholarly journals A 12-week primary prevention programme and its effect on health outcomes (the Sweet Hearts biokinetics pilot study)

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
R Evans ◽  
D Hume ◽  
M Noorbhai ◽  
HG Rauch ◽  
N Van der Schyff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Physiological Tests

Background: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and physical inactivity are concerning within the South African population. To address these concerns, the ‘Strategic Plan for Prevention and Control of NCDs 2013-2017’ was developed. In response to this plan, a 12-week pilot biokinetics community health programme, Sweet Hearts, was initiated. Methods: This study is a prospective pilot study evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention. Twenty- five individuals participated in the intervention. Ten participants performed a battery of physiological tests pre and post intervention and 5 participants completed an email-based survey post intervention. The setting of the study was Tramway Football Club, Southfield, Cape Town, South Africa. The Sweet Hearts intervention was designed to promote physical activity and healthy nutritional habits in those who participated. A total of 27 exercise sessions consisting of cardiovascular, resistance and flexibility training were conducted. Brief-behavioural counselling was integrated into exercise sessions. Results: The intervention group had a high attrition rate with >50% of participants not presenting for post-intervention testing. Results were evident despite a limited sample size. There were significant improvements in health outcome measures among participants who did attend all testing sessions. These improvements included: an increase in Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) score (p = 0.03), 12- minute walk distance (p = 0.01), sit-to-stand test repetitions (p = 0.001), and a decrease in waist circumference (p = 0.01). Improvements were also noted in self-reported eating restraint (p = 0.03). Five main themes were structured into post intervention surveys: 1) enjoyment of the intervention, 2) benefits of the intervention, 3) obstacles affecting adherence, 4) future improvements to the intervention, and 5) state of non-communicable diseases in South Africa. Conclusion: The results of the Sweet Hearts intervention demonstrate the difficulty and importance of maintaining adherence to a community health intervention. The favourable results of the small sample size demonstrate the potential benefit of biokinetics-based programmes in the public health sector; and provide proof of concept for the dedication of resources towards health promotion within a community setting. 

scholarly journals Diversity of Oral Microbiome of Women From Urban and Rural Areas of Indonesia: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armelia Sari Widyarman ◽  
Citra Fragrantia Theodorea ◽  
Nadeeka S. Udawatte ◽  
Aradhea Monica Drestia ◽  
Endang W. Bachtiar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Bacterial Community ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Oral Microbiome ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Oral Microflora ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

Objective: The studies on the influence of geographical and socio-economic factors on the oral microbiome remain underrepresented. The Indonesia basic health research (RISKESDAS) 2018, showed an increasing trend in non-communicable diseases compared with the previous report in 2013. The prevalence of diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity are reported to be higher in urban areas than in rural areas. Interestingly, non-communicable diseases were found to be more prevalent in women than men. This pilot study aimed to examine the oral health and oral microbiome derived from tongue samples of healthy Indonesian women from urban and rural areas.Methods: Twenty women aged 21–47 years old from West Jakarta, residents of DKI Jakarta (n = 10) as representative of the urban area, and residents of Ende, Nangapanda, East Nusa Tenggara (n = 10) as representative of the rural area were recruited for this pilot study. The participants were evaluated by the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) according to the criteria of Greene and Vermillion and divided into three groups. High-throughput DNA sequencing was performed on an Illumina iSeq 100 platform.Results: The principal component analysis displayed a marked difference in the bacterial community profiles between the urban and rural localities. The presence of manifest was associated with increased diversity and an altered oral bacterial community profile in the urban women. Two bacterial taxa were present at significantly higher levels (adjusted p < 0.01) in the urban oral microflora (Genus Prevotella and Leptotricia) could account for this difference irrespective of the individual oral hygiene status. The linear discriminant analysis effect size (LEfSe) analysis revealed several distinct urban biomarkers. At the species level, Leptotrichia wadei, Prevotella melaninogenica, Prevotella jejuni, and P. histicola, show an excellent discriminatory potential for distinguishing the oral microflora in women between urban and rural areas. Further, using SparCC co-occurrence network analysis, the co-occurrence pattern in the dominant core oral microbiome assembly was observed to be specific to its ecological niche between two populations.Conclusions: This is the first pilot study demonstrating the characterization of the oral microbiome in Indonesian women in urban and rural areas. We found that the oral microbiome in women displays distinct patterns consistent with geographic locality. The specific characterization of the microbiota of Indonesian women is likely linked to geographical specific dietary habits, cultural habits, and socio-economic status or the population studied.

scholarly journals A 12-week primary prevention programme and its effect on health outcomes (the Sweet Hearts biokinetics pilot study)

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
R Evans ◽  
D Hume ◽  
M Noorbhai ◽  
HG Rauch ◽  
N Van der Schyff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Physiological Tests

Background: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and physical inactivity are concerning within the South African population. To address these concerns, the ‘Strategic Plan for Prevention and Control of NCDs 2013-2017’ was developed. In response to this plan, a 12-week pilot biokinetics community health programme, Sweet Hearts, was initiated. Methods: This study is a prospective pilot study evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention. Twenty- five individuals participated in the intervention. Ten participants performed a battery of physiological tests pre and post intervention and 5 participants completed an email-based survey post intervention. The setting of the study was Tramway Football Club, Southfield, Cape Town, South Africa. The Sweet Hearts intervention was designed to promote physical activity and healthy nutritional habits in those who participated. A total of 27 exercise sessions consisting of cardiovascular, resistance and flexibility training were conducted. Brief-behavioural counselling was integrated into exercise sessions. Results: The intervention group had a high attrition rate with >50% of participants not presenting for post-intervention testing. Results were evident despite a limited sample size. There were significant improvements in health outcome measures among participants who did attend all testing sessions. These improvements included: an increase in Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) score (p = 0.03), 12- minute walk distance (p = 0.01), sit-to-stand test repetitions (p = 0.001), and a decrease in waist circumference (p = 0.01). Improvements were also noted in self-reported eating restraint (p = 0.03). Five main themes were structured into post intervention surveys: 1) enjoyment of the intervention, 2) benefits of the intervention, 3) obstacles affecting adherence, 4) future improvements to the intervention, and 5) state of non-communicable diseases in South Africa. Conclusion: The results of the Sweet Hearts intervention demonstrate the difficulty and importance of maintaining adherence to a community health intervention. The favourable results of the small sample size demonstrate the potential benefit of biokinetics-based programmes in the public health sector; and provide proof of concept for the dedication of resources towards health promotion within a community setting. 

scholarly journals Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions of Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factors and Its Regional Distribution in Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melkamu Dugassa Kassa ◽  
Jeanne Grace
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Regional Distribution ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Unhealthy Diet ◽  
Non Communicable Disease

INTRODUCTION: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing as the main cause of death, disability, unproductivity and indisposition in Ethiopia.OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to establish healthcare professionals’ perception on non-communicable disease risk factors and their regional distribution in Ethiopia.METHODS: A mixed method sequential explanatory design was conducted with a questionnaire survey obtaining quantitative replies from 312 healthcare professionals working in 13 referral hospitals in the first phase and qualitative data among 13 hospital managers in the second phase.RESULTS: Statistically significant prevalence of NCDs risk factors were reported with the lack of physical exercise (M=4.94, SD=.245, t (311) = 139.383; p < .0005), hypertension (M=4.89, SD=.312, t (311) = 107.021; p < .0005), and unhealthy diet (M=4.61, SD=.782, t (311) = 36.426; p < .0005) ranking as the top three leading NCDs risk factors. The prevalence and distribution of NCDs risk factors varied within Ethiopia, with a high perceived prevalence of lack of physical exercise, unhealthy diet, alcohol use, and blood glucose in Addis Ababa city followed by Amhara region. A high prevalence of tobacco use and hypertension was also observed in the regions of Benishangul Gumuz.CONCLUSION: The results revealed that the prevalence of NCDs risk factors are increasing in different regions of Ethiopia. Regionally specific non-communicable disease intervention strategies are required to revert the growing burden of the risk factors effectively.

scholarly journals Time restricted feeding for the prevention and therapy of lifestyle-dependent diseases: Results of a pilot study in a pre-post design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothea Kesztyüs ◽  
Dorothée Schönsteiner ◽  
Markus Gulich ◽  
Tibor Kesztyüs
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Social Systems ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Restricted Feeding ◽  
Eating Time ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Working People

Abstract Background The on-going epidemic of non-communicable diseases in industrialised countries threatens to overtax the health and social systems of these nations. New approaches beyond the usual therapeutic and preventive measures which have been applied so far must be tested. A paradigm shift with regard to nutrition and associated illness is overdue. Time-restricted feeding (TRF) offers a low threshold and easy to implement lifestyle change which may have what it takes for broad, population-wide applicability and a widely diversified range of possible effects. In this pilot study we will examine the feasibility and adherence of TRF in healthy adult employees. Methods Pre-post-design study with healthy volunteers from the staff of Ulm University and Ulm University Hospital. Participants were asked to reduce their daily eating time to 8-9 hours for three months. Surrounding the eating time they were allowed drinks other than water for 12 hours and water for the rest of the day. Anthropometric measurements were taken by trained staff and blood samples were taken at baseline and follow-up. Questionnaires were handed out pre and post and during the course of the study timing of the first and the last meal, as well as sleep duration and quality, were assessed in diaries. Results Sixty three participants (aged 47.8±10.5) were recruited and started the intervention immediately after the baseline assessment. Two persons dropped out while all others finished the study. Ratings of compatibility of TRF with professional activities were good in 78% of participants while 18% reported to have encountered some difficulties. On average, the fasting target was reached on 72.2±18.9% of recorded days. After three months of TRF, participants showed moderate reductions in weight (-1.3±2.3kg, p=<0.001) and waist circumference (-1.7±3.22cm, p=<0.001). Health-related quality of life increased significantly by 5.8±12.4 (p=0.008) points between baseline and follow-up. Conclusions TRF is feasible and well accepted, even in regularly employed persons, and improves HRQoL. TRF may help to reduce obesity and abdominal obesity in adult working people and so help to prevent non-communicable diseases, but volunteers need more guidance to increase effects.

scholarly journals Lifestyle risk factors of non-communicable diseases among patients after liver transplantation – a pilot study

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 214-220
Author(s):  
Anna Jagielska ◽  
Krzysztof Jankowski ◽  
Katarzyna Okręglicka ◽  
Paulina Skupin ◽  
Aleksandra Kozłowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Lifestyle Risk Factors ◽  
Lifestyle Risk

scholarly journals Prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases among adult population in district Amritsar of Punjab

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 2873
Author(s):  
Kanwal Preet Kaur Gill ◽  
Priyanka Devgun ◽  
Shyam Lal Mahajan ◽  
Harpreet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Training Centre ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Physical Measurements

Background: The burden of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising rapidly all over the world. World Health Organization recommends surveillance of risk factors in different countries so that appropriate intervention is implemented to cut down the morbidity and mortality from NCDs. Hence, the presented study was planned with the objective of assessing the prevalence of common modifiable risk factors for NCDs in district Amritsar of Punjab.Methods: The study was conducted in Urban Health Training Centre of Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar. Sample size of 400 was calculated by adopting WHO Stepwise approach to surveillance guidelines. Behavioural risk factors, physical measurements and biochemical measurements were studied. Data was collected, compiled and analyzed by using SPSS 19.0 for windows evaluation version. Results: Majority of study subjects (98.75%) were taking inadequate vegetable and fruit servings irrespective of their age, gender, place of residence and educational status. The prevalence of physical exercise was also very low with only 86 (21.5%) of study subjects doing minimum recommended physical exercise. Among men, 27% of them were drinking alcohol, but among women, there was only one. Prevalence of smoking was very low (1.5%). Nearly one third (30.7%) of study subjects were overweight, 13.3% were obese, 35.3% were hyperglycemic and 36.7% were hypertensive. The prevalence of all these risk factors was found to be higher in higher age group.Conclusions: Low physical activity coupled with poor fruits and vegetables intake and alcohol consumption along with high prevalence of obesity, diabetes and hypertension is worrisome and needs to be addressed effectively.

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