Factors Associated With Ongoing Participation in Structured Exercise Among People Aged 50 Years and Older

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 739-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Souza de Oliveira ◽  
Catherine Sherrington ◽  
Louise Rowling ◽  
Anne Tiedemann
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Program ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Barriers To Participation ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Class Attendance ◽  
Exercise Barriers ◽  
Exercise Class ◽  
Competing Priorities ◽  
Qualitative Analyses

To document the characteristics of participants aged 50 years and older in a local government group exercise program (Strong Seniors), to investigate the motivators and barriers to ongoing exercise, and to identify factors associated with more frequent exercise class attendance. Ninety-three participants completed a survey about exercise class attendance, motivators and barriers to participation, and exercise perceptions and self-reported exercise. The authors conducted a mixed-methods study involving both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Personal benefits of exercise and social influences were the most common motivators for regular exercise. Barriers to participation included health problems and lack of time (competing priorities). A higher score on the perceived exercise benefits scale is the only factor associated with a higher frequency of attendance at Strong Seniors classes. Exercise programs for people aged 50 years and older that emphasize associated health benefits and promote social support may be more likely to facilitate long-term attendance.

Factors Associated with Pulmonary Embolism Recurrence and the Benefits of Long-term Anticoagulant Therapy

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-211
Author(s):  
Francisco J.A. Sanchez ◽  
Jose L.A. Martínez ◽  
Mirem A.U. Echezarreta ◽  
Ione V. Garcia ◽  
Jorge R. Alvaro
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Anticoagulant Therapy ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Gamblers’ Perception of the Playscan Risk Assessment: A Mixed-Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Forsström ◽  
Alexander Rozental ◽  
Emma Wiklund ◽  
Per Carlbring ◽  
Philip Lindner
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Responsible Gambling ◽  
Gambling Behavior ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
General View ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Qualitative Analyses

AbstractResponsible gambling (RG) tools are globally widespread; they aim to prevent or decrease the harm caused by gambling. However, existing research suggests that several included features do not decrease gambling or significantly reduce the subsequent harm. Most of the previous studies have used gambling data to understand the changes in gambling behavior. However, the literature lacks research regarding gamblers’ experience and perception of RG tools, which may provide insight into increasing the usage and effectiveness of RG tools. This mixed-methods study aimed to explore gamblers’ perception of their risk assessment in the RG tool Playscan regarding developing harmful gambling problems. Overall, 757 participants rated the perceived accuracy of their risk assessment and their perception of the overall RG tool that conducted the assessment. Participants were also allowed to leave a comment providing feedback, which was analyzed using thematic analysis. Quantitative data was analyzed using logistic regression and structural equation modeling. Qualitative analyses revealed that most of the participants were pleased with the risk assessment and found it helpful. Moderated mediation analysis showed that participants’ assessment agreement partially mediated the association between expressing a negative view and their general view of Playscan. These results highlight the need to decrease the level of disagreement for promoting a better general view of RG tools to potentially increase their usage and effectiveness.

scholarly journals Use of catheter with 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine polymer coating is associated with long-term availability of central venous port

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuuki Iida ◽  
Kumiko Hongo ◽  
Takanobu Onoda ◽  
Yusuke Kita ◽  
Yukio Ishihara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Polymer Coating ◽  
Venous Access ◽  
Preventive Effect ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Central Venous Port ◽  
Venous Port ◽  
Venous Access Device

AbstractCentral venous port (CVP) is a widely used totally implantable venous access device. Recognition of risks associated with CVP-related complications is clinically important for safe, reliable, and long-term intravenous access. We therefore investigated factors associated with CVP infection and evulsion, including the device type. A total of 308 consecutive patients with initial CVP implantation between January 2011 and December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed, and the association of clinical features with CVP-related complications were analyzed. Intraoperative and postoperative complications occurred in 11 (3.6%) and 39 (12.7%) patients, respectively. The overall rate of CVP availability at six months was 91.4%. Malignancy and 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) polymer-coated catheter use were negatively associated with the incidence of CVP infections. Accordingly, malignancy and MPC polymer-coated catheter use were independent predictors for lower CVP evulsion rate (odds ratio, 0.23 and 0.18, respectively). Furthermore, both factors were significantly associated with longer CVP availability (hazard ratio, 0.24 and 0.27, respectively). This retrospective study identified factors associated with CVP-related complications and long-term CVP availability. Notably, MPC polymer-coated catheter use was significantly associated with a lower rate of CVP infection and longer CVP availability, suggesting the preventive effect of MPC coating on CVP infection.

scholarly journals Role and effectiveness of complex and supervised rehabilitation on overall and hand function in systemic sclerosis patients—one-year follow-up study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Waszczykowski ◽  
Bożena Dziankowska-Bartkowiak ◽  
Michał Podgórski ◽  
Jarosław Fabiś ◽  
Arleta Waszczykowska
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group

AbstractThe aim of this study was to estimate the long-term results of complex and supervised rehabilitation of the hands in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients. Fifty-one patients were enrolled in this study: 27 patients (study group) were treated with a 4-week complex, supervised rehabilitation protocol. The control group of 24 patients was prescribed a home exercise program alone. Both groups were evaluated at baseline and after 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-months of follow-up with the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DAHS) as the primary outcome, pain (VAS—visual analog scale), Cochin Hand Function Scale (CHFS), Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI), Scleroderma-HAQ (SHAQ), range of motion (d-FTP—delta finger to palm, Kapandji finger opposition test) and hand grip and pinch as the secondary outcomes. Only the study group showed significant improvements in the DASH, VAS, CHFS and SHAQ after 1, 3 and 6 months of follow-up (P = 0.0001). Additionally, moderate correlations between the DASH, CHFS and SHAQ (R = 0.7203; R = 0.6788; P = 0.0001) were found. Complex, supervised rehabilitation improves hand and overall function in SSc patients up to 6 months after the treatment but not in the long term. The regular repetition of this rehabilitation program should be recommended every 3–6 months to maintain better hand and overall function.

Sportliche Leistung von Pferden, die als Fohlen intensivmedizinischer Behandlung bedurften

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (06) ◽  
pp. 399-399
Author(s):  
Lukas Demattio
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Sich Eine ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Intensivmedizinische Behandlung ◽  
Sportliche Leistung

Studies AC, Chidlow H, Ere SG et al. Factors associated with long-term athletic outcome in Thoroughbred neonates admitted to an intensive care unit. Equine Vet J 2019; 51: 716–719 Für viele Pferdezüchter stellt sich immer wieder die Frage, wie viel Geld in ein Fohlen investiert werden soll, wenn dieses tierärztlicher Behandlung bedarf. Lohnt sich eine intensivmedizinische Behandlung für ein Fohlen, das für eine sportliche Nutzung vorgesehen ist? Diese Frage versuchten die Autoren in der Studie zu beantworten.

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