Nutrition and physical activity professional education in gastrointestinal oncology: a national multidisciplinary survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 324-330
Author(s):  
Marc Hilmi ◽  
Anna Pellat ◽  
Olivier Benoit ◽  
Aude-Marie Foucaut ◽  
Jean-Christophe Mino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Nutrition Practices ◽  
Nutrition Training ◽  
Effective Training ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Digestive Oncology

ObjectivesSarcopenia, present in more than 50% of digestive oncology patients, has a negative impact on clinical outcomes. Nutrition and adapted physical activity are two major interventions for the management of sarcopenia. However, young hepato-gastroenterologists, oncologists and surgeons in France have limited awareness on these topics. We aimed to evaluate the need for training programmes of physicians (residents and senior doctors) involved in digestive oncology on nutrition and adapted physical activity.MethodsA 42-question survey was developed, by a working group of clinicians, dieticians and adapted physical activity teachers, to assess five areas related to demographics of respondents, nutrition practices, nutrition training, adapted physical activity practices and adapted physical activity training. The national survey was undertaken between April and July of 2019.Results230 physicians participated in the survey; 34% were hepato-gastroenterologists, 31% were oncologists, 23% were surgeons and 40% were residents. Sixty-one per cent of participants had received training in nutrition and only 21% in adapted physical activity. Ninety per cent of the physicians expressed their desire for more effective training on these two topics. Disparities in clinical practices were observed between hepato-gastroenterologists, oncologists and surgeons.ConclusionsMore initial and continuing training on nutrition and adapted physical activity is needed for French physicians in the current digestive oncology clinical practice.

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Diet Quality Modify the Association between Comorbidity and Disability among Stroke Patients

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1641
Author(s):  
Lien T. K. Nguyen ◽  
Binh N. Do ◽  
Dinh N. Vu ◽  
Khue M. Pham ◽  
Manh-Tan Vu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Disability Score ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Comorbidity is common and causes poor stroke outcomes. We aimed to examine the modifying impacts of physical activity (PA) and diet quality on the association between comorbidity and disability in stroke patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 951 stable stroke patients in Vietnam from December 2019 to December 2020. The survey questionnaires were administered to assess patients’ characteristics, clinical parameters (e.g., Charlson Comorbidity Index items), health-related behaviors (e.g., PA using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire- short version), health literacy, diet quality (using the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Quality (DASH-Q) questionnaire), and disability (using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule II (WHODAS II)). Linear regression models were used to analyze the associations and interactions. Results: The proportion of comorbidity was 49.9% (475/951). The scores of DASH-Q and WHODAS II were 29.2 ± 11.8, 32.3 ± 13.5, respectively. Patients with comorbidity had a higher score of disability (regression coefficient, B, 8.24; 95% confidence interval, 95%CI, 6.66, 9.83; p < 0.001) as compared with those without comorbidity. Patients with comorbidity and higher tertiles of PA (B, −4.65 to −5.48; p < 0.05), and a higher DASH-Q score (B, −0.32; p < 0.001) had a lower disability score, as compared with those without comorbidity and the lowest tertile of PA, and the lowest score of DASH-Q, respectively. Conclusions: Physical activity and diet quality significantly modified the negative impact of comorbidity on disability in stroke patients. Strategic approaches are required to promote physical activity and healthy diet which further improve stroke rehabilitation outcomes.

scholarly journals Reduced level of physical activity during COVID-19 pandemic is associated with depression and anxiety levels: an internet-based survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo José Puccinelli ◽  
Taline Santos da Costa ◽  
Aldo Seffrin ◽  
Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira ◽  
Rodrigo Luiz Vancini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Mood State ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in a strong negative impact on economic and social life worldwide. It has also negatively influenced people’s general health and quality of life. The aim of the present study was to study the impact of social distancing on physical activity level, and the association between mood state (depression and anxiety level) or sex with actual physical activity levels, the change in physical activity caused by social distancing period, the adhesion level to social distancing, the adoption time of social distancing, family income and age. Methods A self-administered questionnaire with personal, quarantine, physical activity, and mood state disorders information’s was answered by 2140 Brazilians of both sex who were recruited through online advertising. Results The physical activity level adopted during the period of social distancing (3.5 ± 0.8) was lower than that the adopted prior to the pandemic period (2.9 ± 1.1, p < 0.001). Thirty percent of the participants presented symptoms of moderate/severe depression and 23.3% displayed moderate/severe anxiety symptoms. A greater presence of symptoms related to anxiety and depression were associated with low physical activity levels, low family monthly income, and younger age. A higher percentage of men who had no mood disorders was observed among those who were very active than among those less active. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has a negative impact on physical activity. Those who reduced their level of physical activity had the highest levels of mood disorders. Therefore, physical activity programs should be encouraged, while respecting the necessary social distancing to prevent the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2.

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 quarantine on dietary habits and physical activity in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manar Abduljalil Bakhsh ◽  
Jomana Khawandanah ◽  
Rouba Khalil Naaman ◽  
Shoug Alashmali
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments around the world to impose strict hygiene and national lockdown measures, which in turn has changed the dietary and lifestyle habits of the world’s population. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate whether dietary and physical activity behaviors of Saudi Arabia’s adult population changed during the COVID-19 quarantine. Methods An electronic questionnaire which assessed changes in body weight, dietary habits, and physical activity of Saudi Arabia’s adult population (n = 2255) during the COVID-19 quarantine was distributed on social media between June and July 2020. To test the differences between changes in dietary and physical activity behaviors in relation to changes in body weight a Chi-square test was used. Results Over 40 and 45% of participants reported eating and snacking more, respectively, which led to weight gain in around 28%. Most participants reported that they consumed home-cooked (73%) and healthy meals (47%), while only 7% reported that they consumed foods from restaurants. Feelings of boredom and emptiness (44%) and the availability of time for preparing meals (40%) were the main reasons for changing dietary habits. Honey (43%) and vitamin C (50%) were the most consumed immune-boosting food and dietary supplement, respectively. COVID-19 also had a negative impact on physical activity, lowering the practice in 52% subjects, which was associated with significant weight gain (p < 0.001). Conclusion Assessing the changes to the population’s dietary habits and physical activity during the lockdown will help predict the outcome of the population’s future health and wellbeing after the pandemic.

Difference, Adapted Physical Activity and Human Development: Potential Contribution of Capabilities Approach

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Filomena Silva ◽  
P. David Howe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
Ethical Guidelines ◽  
Psychological Dimensions

This paper is a call to Adapted Physical Activity (APA) professionals to increase the reflexive nature of their practice. Drawing upon Foucault’s concept of governmentality (1977) APA action may work against its own publicized goals of empowerment and self-determination. To highlight these inconsistencies, we will draw upon historical and social factors that explain the implicit dangers of practice not following policy. We propose that APA practitioners work according to ethical guidelines, based upon a capabilities approach (Nussbaum, 2006, 2011; Sen, 2009) to counteract possible adverse effects of APA practitioner action. A capabilities approach is conducive to the development of each individual’s human potential, by holistically considering the consequences of physical activity (i.e., biological, cultural, social, and psychological dimensions). To conclude, this paper will offer suggestions that may lead to an ethical reflection aligned with the best interest of APA’s users.

NOMOPHOBIA PADA MAHASISWA UNAIR ( STUDI PADA MAHASISWA TINGKAT AKHIR FKM PSDKU UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA DI BANYUWANGI)

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-68
Author(s):  
Iftitah Amalia Rahmadani ◽  
Ayik Mirayanti Mandagi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Final Level ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Telecommunication Equipment ◽  
Daily Schedule ◽  
Smartphone Use

ABSTRACTSmartphone is one of the telecommunication equipment, nowadays has become a must-have for everyone. Unfortunately, people do not realize that smartphone use have a negative impact in the form of nomophobia. Nomophobia is a person's anxiety if they cannot access their smartphone. College students are a group that can also be affected by nomophobia. This study aimed to find out the picture of nomophobia in final level students of FKM PSDKU Universitas Airlangga in Banyuwangi. The population used weres 41 people. The research design used descriptive quantitative studies with a cross sectional approach. The research was conducted by providing google form related to Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). The results showed that students with the number of 4 people (9.76%) have mild nomophobia and 37 people (90.24%) have moderate nomophobia. The conclusion of the results obtained that all college students of the final level of FKM PSDKU Universitas Airlangga in Banyuwangi experienced nomophobia. It is recommended for students to increase physical activity and social interaction and set a daily schedule of activities in order to do more activities without using a smartphone.Keywords: Nomophobia, Smartphone, Final Students ABSTRAKPonsel pintar sebagai salah satu alat telekomunikasi, saat ini telah menjadi barang wajib untuk dimiliki setiap orang. Sayangnya manusia tidak menyadari bahwa penggunaan ponsel pintar memiliki dampak negatif berupa nomophobia. Nomophobia merupakan suatu kecemasan seseorang apabila tidak dapat mengakses ponsel pintarnya. Mahasiswa merupakan suatu kalangan yang juga bisa terdampak nomophobia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran nomophobia pada mahasiswa tingkat akhir FKM PSDKU Universitas Airlangga di Banyuwangi. Jumlah populasi yang digunakan adalah sejumlah 41 orang. Desain penelitian menggunakan studi deskriptif kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian dilakukan dengan memberikan google form terkait Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa dengan jumlah 4 orang (9,76%) mengalami nomophobia ringan dan 37 orang (90,24%) mengalami nomophobia sedang. Kesimpulan dari hasil yang didapatkan bahwa seluruh mahasiswa tingkat akhir FKM PSDKU Universitas Airlangga di Banyuwangi mengalami nomophobia. Disarankan terhadap mahasiswa untuk memperbanyak aktivitas fisik dan interaksi sosial serta mengatur jadwal kegiatan harian agar dapat lebih melakukan aktivitas tanpa menggunakan ponsel pintar.Kata Kunci: Nomophobia, Ponsel pintar, Mahasiswa tingkat akhir.

scholarly journals Adapted Physical Activity Professionals in Rehabilitation: An Explorative Study in the Norwegian Context

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 458-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Øyvind F. Standal ◽  
Tor Erik H. Nyquist ◽  
Hanne H. Mong
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
The Status ◽  
Specialist Health Care

Adapted physical activity (APA) is characterized by a strong orientation to professional practice. Currently, there exists limited empirical research about the professional status of APA in the context of rehabilitation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe and understand the professional status, role, and work tasks of APA specialists in Norway. For the purpose of the study, the authors conducted group interviews with APA specialists and individual interviews with unit leaders at six rehabilitation institutions in the national specialist health care services. The results highlight the content of the work tasks, the roles in the cross-professional teams, the status in the institutions, and what the participants perceive to be the knowledge base for their profession. Although these results may be specific to the Norwegian context, the authors also discuss possible implications of their findings for APA in an international perspective.

scholarly journals Association between sex differences on foot health related to the quality of life in a sample of sedentary people

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-155
Author(s):  
Daniel López-López ◽  
Jose María Cancela-Carral ◽  
Romeu Araujo ◽  
Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias ◽  
Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Metabolic Energy ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Foot Health ◽  
Sedentary Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Reported Data

SUMMARY Sedentary (sitting) time may produce many anatomical and physiological consequences which are supposedly associated with a decreased quality of life (QoL) related to foot health. Accordingly, this study aimed to analyze the QoL impact on the overall health and the foot health among male and female sedentary people. A total of 312 participants with an age mean of 39.81 ± 15.40 years completed all phases of the study. In addition, self-reported data were registered. The participants' sedentary lifestyle was determined using the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) physical activity questionnaire. Furthermore, the scores obtained from the Portuguese version of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire were registered. Sedentary people in the equivalent metabolic energy had 301.09 ± 72.22 (min/week). In the first section, values were higher for foot pain and foot function and lower for general foot health and footwear. In the second section, values were higher for general health and vigor and lower for physical activity and social capacity. The differences between the sex groups of the study were statistically significant for footwear (P = 0.008), physical activity (P= 0.002), social capacity (P = 0.001) and vigor (P = 0.001) showing a worst QoL related to foot health in favor of male subjects in comparison with females. The rest of the domains did not show any statistically significant difference (P ≥ .01). The sedentary population evidenced a negative impact on the QoL related to foot health. This problem may be associated with this lifestyle, especially for males.

scholarly journals Extent, Type and Reasons for Adaptation and Modification When Scaling-Up an Effective Physical Activity Program: Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Mclaughlin ◽  
Elizabeth Campbell ◽  
Rachel Sutherland ◽  
Tom McKenzie ◽  
Lynda Davies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Implementation Support ◽  
Support Strategies ◽  
Activity Program

Abstract Background Few studies have described the extent, type and reasons for making changes to a program prior to and during its delivery using a consistent taxonomy. Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1) is a secondary school physical activity program that was scaled-up for delivery to a greater number of schools. We aimed to describe the extent, type and reasons for changes to the PA4E1 program (the evidence-based physical activity practices, implementation support strategies and evaluation methods) made before its delivery at scale (adaptations) and during its delivery in a scale-up trial (modifications). Methods The Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Enhanced (FRAME) was used to describe adaptations (planned and made prior to the scale-up trial) and modifications (made during the conduct of the trial). A list of adaptations was generated from a comparison of the efficacy and scale-up trials via published PA4E1 protocols, trial registrations and information provided by trial investigators. Monthly trial team meetings tracked and coded modifications in ‘real-time’ during the conduct of the scale-up trial. The extent, type and reasons for both adaptations and modifications were summarized descriptively. Results In total, 20 adaptations and 20 modifications were identified, these were to physical activity practices (n = 8; n = 3), implementation support strategies (n = 6; n = 16) and evaluation methods (n = 6, n = 1), respectively. Few adaptations were ‘fidelity inconsistent’ (n = 2), made ‘unsystematically’ (n = 1) and proposed to have a ‘negative’ impact on the effectiveness of the program (n = 1). Reasons for the adaptations varied. Of the 20 modifications, all were ‘fidelity consistent’ and the majority were made ‘proactively’ (n = 12), though most were ‘unsystematic’ (n = 18). Fifteen of the modifications were thought to have a ‘positive’ impact on program effectiveness. The most common decision-maker in the modification process was the ‘program manager’ (n = 17). The main reason for modification was the ‘available resources’ (n = 14) of the PA4E1 Implementation Team. For both adaptations and modifications respectively, the most common goal was to ‘improve fit with recipients’ (n = 8; n = 7). Conclusions A considerable number of adaptations and modifications were made for scale-up that could have important impacts on intervention effects and are important to the interpretation of trial findings. Trial Registration Australia New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry: ACTRN12617000681358

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