Abstract 13624: Perceived Health and Physical Activity among Patients treated with Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter compared with a Healthy General Population - Results from a Nationwide Survey

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Signe S Risom ◽  
Selina K Berg ◽  
Anne V Christensen ◽  
Ann-Dorthe Zwisler ◽  
Jesper H Svendsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
General Population ◽  
Atrial Flutter ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Age And Sex

Introduction: Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL) report poor perceived health and avoidance behavior when suffering the arrhythmia. It is important to investigate if this perception and behavior changes after treatment with ablation, so that normality is regained. Objective: To describe patients’ perceived health and physical activity 6-12 months after ablation for AF or AFL and compare with an age- and sex- matched healthy general population. Methods: The nationwide cross-sectional survey was mailed to participants >18 years old who had been hospitalized for ablation for AF or AFL from January to June 2011. The patients were identified in the Danish National Patient Register (n=714). The mailed questionnaire included Short Form 36 (SF-36) and a question about physical activity and was sent in Dec 2011 to eligible patients (n=627). The nationally representative Danish Health Interview Survey 2005 was used to sample an age- and sex-matched reference population. Differences in perceived health (SF-36) were tested with t-test and chi2-test was used to determine the differences in physical activity levels. Results: The questionnaire was answered by 462 patients (74%). We found in all domains on SF-36 significantly lower scores for patients treated for AF and AFL compared with the reference group (p=0.0001) (see Table 1). Physical activity levels were also significantly lower for the patients treated for AF and AFL (p<0.0001). Conclusions: We found that patients treated for AF or AFL’s perceived health and physical activity levels were significantly impaired compared with a healthy general population. This is vital information for the health professional seeing the patients for follow-up after the ablation and rehabilitation should be considered.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Levels Early After Lung Transplantation

2015 ◽  
Vol 95 (4) ◽  
pp. 517-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Wickerson ◽  
Sunita Mathur ◽  
Lianne G. Singer ◽  
Dina Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
General Population ◽  
Lung Transplantation ◽  
Lung Transplant ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Lung Transplant Recipients ◽  
Minute Walk

Background Little is known of the early changes in physical activity after lung transplantation. Objectives The purposes of this study were: (1) to describe physical activity levels in patients up to 6 months following lung transplantation and (2) to explore predictors of the change in physical activity in that population. Design This was a prospective cohort study. Methods Physical activity (daily steps and time spent in moderate-intensity activity) was measured using an accelerometer before and after transplantation (at hospital discharge, 3 months, and 6 months). Additional functional measurements included submaximal exercise capacity (measured with the 6-Minute Walk Test), quadriceps muscle torque, and health-related quality of life (measured with the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey 36 [SF-36] and the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire). Results Thirty-six lung transplant recipients (18 men, 18 women; mean age=49 years, SD=14) completed posttransplant measurements. Before transplant, daily steps were less than a third of the general population. By 3 months posttransplant, the largest improvement in physical activity had occurred, and level of daily steps reached 55% of the general population. The change in daily steps (pretransplant to 3 months posttransplant) was inversely correlated with pretransplant 6-minute walk distance (r=−.48, P=.007), daily steps (r=−.36, P=.05), and SF-36 physical functioning (SF-36 PF) score (r=−.59, P=.0005). The SF-36 PF was a significant predictor of the change in physical activity, accounting for 35% of the variation in change in daily steps. Limitations Only individuals who were ambulatory prior to transplant and discharged from the hospital in less than 3 months were included in the study. Conclusions Physical activity levels improve following lung transplantation, particularly in individuals with low self-reported physical functioning. However, the majority of lung transplant recipients remain sedentary between 3 to 6 months following transplant. The role of exercise training, education, and counseling in further improving physical activity levels in lung transplant recipients should be further explored.

Measurement of attention based on physical activity levels of secondary school students

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 474-480
Author(s):  
Nimet Haşıl Korkmaz ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young People ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Concentration Test ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

The goal of this study is to investigate whether or not the attention level of middle school students’ changes depends on their physical activity. Fourty middle-school students who have been taking education in Yalova province joined the study as a volunteer. Fifty percent of the participants are male and the others are female. The experimental and the control groups have been formed and each of these groups consisted of 10 male and 10 female students. International physical activity questionnaire short form and Burdon concentration test were used as the information gathering instruments. To compare the experimental groups with the control groups, a T-test was used for independent groups. To compare one to another participant in each group, also T-test was used for dependent groups. Using the international physical activity questionnaire short form, preliminary and final tests were applied to each participant. According to the results of the questionnaire, weekly MET values of each participant were calculated. At the beginning of the study, the Burdon concentration test applied to each participant. Our study has finished in eight weeks. The physical activity levels of the control group were kept constant and no information was given. Twenty pieces of Xiaomi-mi-band-3 smart bracelets were supplied to the experimental group and they were informed about the features of these devices. At the end of 8 weeks period, the international physical activity questionnaire short form and Burdon concentration test were applied to each participant again. According to the physical activity levels of the control group, no significant difference has been found between the results of the Burdon concentration test (p > 0.05). But according to the physical activity levels of the experimental group, a significant difference has been found between the results of the Burdon concentration test (p < 0.05). As a result, it has been observed that an increase in levels of physical activity provides an increase in concentration. In conclusion, it is seen that many students and young people have low levels of physical activity due to both lifestyle and virtual world dependence. Although there are many factors, the decrease in physical activity causes low levels of attention. The better the attention levels of our students and young people, the more successful they will be in their lives. Our study and most of the mentioned studies reveal that attention is a developable skill and a situational factor that is open to influence. Therefore, attention development in children who are directed to recreational activities should be emphasized, especially during periods of rapid physical growth. If we want our students and young people to be more successful, they should be encouraged and supported more about physical activity.

scholarly journals Criterion validity of The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) for use in clinical practice in patients with osteoarthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenth Louis Joseph ◽  
Hanne Dagfinrud ◽  
Anne Christie ◽  
Kåre Birger Hagen ◽  
Anne Therese Tveter
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Recommendations ◽  
Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Recommendations

Abstract 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.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Levels and Mood State during COVID-19 Quarantine among the Kermanshah Population: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Azizi ◽  
Alireza Aghababa ◽  
Rastegar Hoseini ◽  
Hadi Rohani ◽  
Maghsoud Nabilpoor
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Mood State ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Abstract Background One of the most important consequences of COVID-19 pandemic is anxiety and stress in the general population that can be reduced by regular physical activity. The aim of this study was to estimate the physical activity levels and mood state during covid-19 quarantine among the Kermanshah population. Methods In this cross-sectional study, using the purposeful random sampling method, a total of 2471 subjects ((male (n = 1256) and female (n = 1215)) were selected. To assess the physical activity level from physical activity questionnaire short form (IPAQ-SF) and mood state was measured by the abbreviated form of the Iranian version of the standard POMS questionnaire (Bill Morgan 1979). The descriptive statistic method (mean, standard deviation, and percent), deductive (Chi- square and Spearman's correlation) were used for analyzing the data. Results The results showed that a significant difference was observed between the number of sessions (P = 0.001), intensity (P = 0.001), and duration of exercise (P = 0.001) before and during coronavirus. There are significant positive relationships between low (r = 0.93; P = 0.001) and high (r = 0.673; P = 0.034) levels of physical activity and negative mood state, and a positive relationship between moderate physical activity level (r = 0.82; P = 0.001) and positive mood state. Conclusions It could be determined that the current quarantine has negatively affected the mood state. In general, to prevent COVID-19, regular physical activity is recommended under the health and safety protocols.

scholarly journals Effects of Covid-19 pandemic in Turkey: Physical activity, smartphone usage, musculoskeletal system

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 550-556
Author(s):  
Sinem SUNER KEKLIK ◽  
Ayse NUMANOLU AKBAS
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal System ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Waking Up

This study aims to evaluate relationship between physical activity level, smartphone usage, back and neck health during Covid-19 pandemic. Participants between ages of 18-65 were included in study. Smartphone usage was evaluated with Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version, physical activity levels with short form of International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Oswestry Disability Index and Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire was used to evaluate back and neck problems. A total of 251 people (179 women, 72 men, age: 28.11±9.49 years, min-max: 18-62 years) participated in study. 134 participants (53.38%) had low physical activity levels; 35 individuals (13.94%) had sufficient physical activity levels while 82 participants (32.66%) were not physically active. A weak positive correlation was found between neck pain and total score of smartphone addiction scale, daily smartphone usage time, daily smartphone check frequency, and first check time after waking up (r=0.199, r=0.149, r=0.132, respectively). A weak negative correlation was found between neck pain and first check time after waking up (r=-0.145). As a result of study, it was observed that physical activity levels were insufficient in majority of individuals who participated in survey. The relationships we expected between physical activity level, smartphone usage characteristics, low back and neck health could not be demonstrated, only weak relationships were found between some features of smartphone use and neck health. We believe that finding solutions to increase physical activity levels of individuals during pandemic period will have both protective effects on health and will prevent problems by affecting musculoskeletal system positively.

scholarly journals Investigation of Physical Activity Levels of Physical Education and Sports School Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-355
Author(s):  
Mehmet YILDIRIM
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Education Department ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of this research is to determine the physical activity levels of physical education and sports school students and to examine the physical activity levels according to some demographic characteristics. The objective of the research is composed of 480 students who are studying different programs in Bozok University Physical Education and Sports School in 2017-2018 academic year. The sample of the research is composed of 300 students’ determined random sampling method among the students studying in Bozok University Physical Education and Sports School in 2017-2018 academic year. Demographic information about the students in the survey was obtained with the personal information form and information about the level of participation in physical activity by the International Physical Activity Scale (Short form). Frequency, percentage, cross tables, Chi-Square and ANOVA tests were used in the analysis of the data. As a result of the analyzes; statistically significant differences were found between physical activity levels according to gender, body mass index, education department, sports branch and cigarette use variables (p<.05).

Levels of physical activity and its association with antigravity muscles

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (10) ◽  
pp. 2445-2447
Author(s):  
Rizwana Butt ◽  
Wardah Hussain Malick ◽  
Sidra Kouser ◽  
Danish Raouf
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Manual Muscle Testing ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Muscle Testing ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Objective: To determine the association of the physical activity levels with the strength of antigravity muscles in medical students of Isra University, Islamabad. Methods: An analytical cross sectional study was conducted at Isra University, Islamabad on 200 medical students over a time duration of three months i.e. from November, 2018 to February, 2019. The participants aged between 17-25 years were included in the study. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire- Short Form 7 (IPAQ-SF-7) was used to determine the physical activity levels and Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) was used for evaluating the antigravity muscles’ strength. The data was analyzed by using SPSS version 22. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 21.27±1.784. Of the 200 participants, 155 (77.5%) were females and 45 (22.5%) were males. A significant association was found between the physical activity levels and the antigravity muscles’ strength (p<0.001). Conclusion: Physical activity levels were significantly associated with the strength of the antigravity muscles in the medical students of Isra University, Islamabad. Continuous....

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Retinitis Pigmentosa

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua D. Levinson ◽  
Ethan Joseph ◽  
Laura A. Ward ◽  
Joe R. Nocera ◽  
Machelle T. Pardue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Visual Function ◽  
Peripheral Vision ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Active Patients

Purpose. Aerobic exercise has been found to be neuroprotective in animal models of retinal degeneration. This study aims to report physical activity levels in patients with RP and investigate the relationship between physical activity and vision-related quality-of-life (QOL). Materials and Methods. A retrospective study of adult patients with RP examined in 2005–2014. Physical activity levels were assessed using the Godin Exercise Questionnaire. The NEI-Visual Function Questionaire-25 (VFQ-25), SF-36 General Health survey, and Pepper Assessment Tool for Disability (PAT-D) were administered. Results. 143 patients participated. 81 (56.6%) patients were classified as “active” and 62 (43.4%) as “insufficiently active” by Godin score. VFQ-25 revealed statistically significant differences between the active and insufficiently active patients, including overall visual function (53.3 versus 45.1, p=0.010), color vision (73.8 versus 52.9, p<0.001), and peripheral vision (34.3 versus 23.8, p=0.021). The physical component of the SF-36 and the PAT-D survey also demonstrated statistically significant differences (47.2 versus 52.9, p=0.002; 24.3 versus 30.0, p=0.010). Active patients had a higher initial Goldmann visual field (GVF) score (74.8 versus 60.1 degrees, p=0.255) and final GVF score (78.7 versus 47.1 degrees, p=0.069) but did not reach statistical significance. Conclusions. In RP, increased physical activity is associated with greater self-reported visual function and QOL.

scholarly journals The Effects of Teacher Candidates’ Physical Activity Levels on Health-Related Quality of Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Barış Gürol ◽  
Gülsün Güven ◽  
Dilek Yalız-Solmaz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Role Functioning ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The aim of this research was to determine the effects of physical activity levels of teacher candidates on the sub-dimensions of health-related quality of life. In the research among the quantitative research methods, relational survey model was used. A total of 90 teacher candidates participated in this research. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used in this study. In the data analysis, “percentage, frequencies, standard deviation, mean, Product-Moment Correlation coefficients and Multiple regression” were used. According to the results, role functioning/emotional, pain and general health sub-dimensions are important predictors on physical activity levels. However, physical functioning, emotional well-being, vitality, social functioning, role functioning/physical, sub-dimensions have not an important impact on physical activity levels statistically. As a conclusion, participation in physical activity can be said to have a negative effect on emotional problems and pain, and a positive effect on general health status.

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