The Effects of Tai Chi Practice With Asynchronous Music on Compliance and Fall-Related Risk Factors in Middle-Aged and Older Women: A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Du ◽  
Penny Roberts ◽  
Qingwen Xu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Compliance Rate ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Dynamic Gait Index

Purpose: This study examined whether practicing Tai Chi (TC) along with music can maximize the effects of TC on compliance and fall-related risk factors (Dynamic Gait Index and fear of falling). Design: A convenient sample was recruited in a community senior center. Eighteen women aged 50 to 84 years (9 White, 9 Black) were block randomly assigned to a TC in silence (TC + S; n = 6) or a TC with music (TC + M; n = 12) class. Method: Thirteen participants (4 in TC + S group, 9 in TC + M group) with completed pre- and posttests were included in the final analysis. Paired t tests were conducted to examine changes within groups over time and analysis of covariance was used to assess group differences. Findings: After 15 weeks of intervention, balance increased in both groups with significantly higher benefits in the TC + M group ( p < .05). Fear of falling scores improved in TC + M group and compliance rate was higher in this group. Conclusions: Practicing TC + M may help increase adherence in White and Black middle-aged and older women, and maximize the effects of TC on fall-related risk factors. Studies with more rigorous study design, including musical considerations, are warranted.

scholarly journals Comparison of Mean Platelet Counts in Preterm Infants with and without Retinopathy of Prematurity

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3783
Author(s):  
Zi Di Lim ◽  
Edwin Pheng ◽  
Evelyn Tai Li Min ◽  
Hans Van Rostenberghe ◽  
Ismail Shatriah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Retinopathy Of Prematurity ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Repeated Measure ◽  
Platelet Counts ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Measure Analysis ◽  
Repeated Measure Analysis ◽  
Over Time

Platelets are a primary source of pro- and anti-angiogenic cytokines. However, the evidence of their role in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is controversial. This retrospective study aimed to compare mean weekly platelet counts between infants with and without ROP over the first 6 weeks of life. A total of 93 infants matched by gestational age and birth weight were recruited (31 with ROP, 62 without ROP). Weekly mean platelet counts and other related risk factors were documented. The repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the repeated measure analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to compare mean platelet counts over time between the two groups, with and without adjusting for confounders. We found significant differences in the weekly mean platelet counts of infants with and without ROP over the first 6 weeks of life (p = 0.002). These differences disappeared after adjusting for covariates (p = 0.489). Lower mean platelet counts in ROP infants are not directly related to ROP, but rather to the presence of other risk factors for ROP, such as culture-proven sepsis, blood transfusion and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

scholarly journals Identification of RAGE and OSM as new prognosis biomarkers of severe pneumonia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Wang ◽  
Yan Tan ◽  
Jiangnan Zhao ◽  
Lin Gao ◽  
Jing Lei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oxygenation Index ◽  
Severe Pneumonia ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Apache Ii Score ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Status ◽  
Jinling Hospital ◽  
Risk Patients

Abstract BackgroundPatients with severe pneumonia complicated with hypoxic respiratory failure often associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates. It is critical to discover more sensitive and specific markers for early identification of such high risk patients thus specific and timely treatment can be adjusted.MethodsThis retrospective study was performed in the respiratory intensive care unit (RICU) of Nanjing First Hospital and Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University. Clinical data of patients admitted to the RICU and diagnosed with pneumonia from January 2017 to October 2019 was retrospectively reviewed. The eligible patients were classified into hypoxemia and non hypoxemia groups according to oxygenation index of 250 mmHg. In the meantime, the same cohort was separated into survival and deceased groups after 30 days post hospital admission. The related risk factors in these two classifications were examined separately.ResultsA total of 828 patients were screened for eligibility, and eventually 130 patients with pneumonia were included in our final analysis. Among the patients, 16 passed away despite exhausting standard treatments. The comparison between hypoxemia and non hypoxemia groups suggested that gender, diabetes mellitus status, count of white blood cell(WBC), neutrophils, neutrophils/Lymphocyte, lactic acid, creatinine, D-dimer, procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), PH, Lymphocyte, albumin and RAGE were significantly different.ConclusionsPrevious studies have suggested that the APACHE II score, LIS, SOFA, Nutric scores, WBC, neutrophils, lymphocyte counts and albumin levels were independent risk factors for severe pneumonia. Our study indicated that RAGE should be a new biomarker to predict poor prognosis in pneumonia. In addition, we also showed that LIS, SOFA, lactate, lymphocyte, platelet, BUN, total bilirubin, and PCT levels before treatment were independent factors that associated with 30 days survival rate. In addition, we proposed that OSM should be considered as a new prognosis marker for pneumonia patients.

Sexual dysfunction and related risk factors in a cohort of middle-aged Ecuadorian women

2006 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 682-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Yánez ◽  
C. Castelo-Branco ◽  
L. A. Hidalgo ◽  
P. A. Chedraui
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Related Risk

Prescribing physical activity as a preventive measure for middle-aged Australians with dementia risk factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Annear ◽  
Peter Lucas ◽  
Tim Wilkinson ◽  
Yasuo Shimizu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Obesity Hypertension

Dementia is increasing in Australia in line with population ageing and is expected to peak by mid-century. The development of common forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is associated with lifestyle-related risk factors that are prevalent among middle-aged Australians, including obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression. These risk factors can be significantly ameliorated through regular participation in moderate aerobic physical activity (PA). Current national and international guidelines recommend at least 150 min of aerobic PA per week for achieving health protective effects. Lifestyle intervention is a critical area for action as there are currently no medical or pharmaceutical interventions that can halt the progression of common dementias. Physician–patient discussions concerning risk reduction via habitual aerobic PA offers a complementary intervention as part of broader dementia management. Evidence suggests that to achieve the highest rates of adherence to PA, physician advice in primary care should be supported by wider policies, institutions and community services that offer a meaningful referral pathway and patient follow up after initial assessment. International Green Prescription programs provide examples of physician-led interventions in primary care that could inform further action in Australia.

scholarly journals Socio-economic differences in dysglycemia and lifestyle-related risk factors in the Finnish middle-aged population

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 768-774 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Wikstrom ◽  
J. Lindstrom ◽  
J. Tuomilehto ◽  
T. E. Saaristo ◽  
E. Korpi-Hyovalti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Aged Population ◽  
Related Risk

scholarly journals Physical Fitness among Community-Dwelling Older Women with and without Risk of Falling—The Taipei Study, Taiwan

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7243
Author(s):  
Chen-Yi Song ◽  
Jau-Yih Tsauo ◽  
Pei-Hsin Fang ◽  
I-Yao Fang ◽  
Shao-Hsi Chang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Risk Of Falling ◽  
Falling Risk

The purposes of this study were to compare the differences in physical fitness between community-dwelling older women fallers and non-fallers, with and without a risk of falling, and to investigate the relation between physical fitness and falling risk factors. This study was a secondary data analysis from a community- and exercise-based fall-prevention program. Baseline assessments pertaining to body weight and height, self-reported chronic diseases, the 12-item fall risk questionnaire (FRQ), senior fitness test, single-leg stand test, and handgrip strength test were extracted. Participants (n=264) were classified into fallers and non-fallers, and sub-classified according to the risk of falling (FRQ ≥4 and <4). While controlling for the effect of age, body mass index (BMI), and multimorbidity, one-way analysis of covariance indicated that older women with a risk of falling showed poorer performances of the 8-foot up-and-go, 2-min step and 30-s chair stand compared with those without a risk of falling, regardless of the history of falls. Additionally, weaker grip strength was found in non-fallers with falling risk. Some significant, but low-to-moderate, correlations were found between physical fitness tests and fall risk factors in the FRQ, particularly in gait/balance problem and leg muscle weakness. Proactive efforts are encouraged to screen and manage deterioration in the identified physical fitness.

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