scholarly journals Interventions to promote work ability by increasing physical activity among workers with physically strenuous jobs: A scoping review

2020 ◽  
pp. 140349482091753
Author(s):  
Satu Mänttäri ◽  
Juha Oksa ◽  
Sirpa Lusa ◽  
Eveliina Korkiakangas ◽  
Anne Punakallio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Exercise Programmes ◽  
Workplace Outcomes ◽  
Positive Results

Aims: The potential benefits of workplace physical activity (PA) interventions are in improving both health and important workplace outcomes. Despite the differences in PA level between physically strenuous and inactive work, the literature reporting the effectiveness of the interventions does not usually differentiate physically active and inactive jobs. The aim of the current study was therefore to collect and synthesise research evidence on workplace PA interventions to promote work ability specifically among workers in physically strenuous jobs by means of a scoping review. Methods: The databases Medline, Cochrane Central and Scopus were used to identify interventions to promote work ability by increasing PA among workers in physically strenuous jobs. An iterative method was used to obtain an overview of the study elements and to extract details on the study design, sample, intervention, outcomes and effectiveness. Results: A total of 47 studies evaluating eight categories of interventions were found. Out of these, 18 reported significant effects on work ability. Positive results came from a range of different interventions, including aerobic exercise, strength training, combined aerobic exercise and strength training, stretching, yoga, consultation and tailored physical exercise programmes. Conclusions: Few interventions were effective in promoting work ability by increasing PA among workers in physically strenuous jobs. In particular, trials based on the demands of work, multimodal interventions and applying wearable technology are needed.

scholarly journals A Scoping Review of Digital Tools to Reduce Sedentary Behavior or Increase Physical Activity in Knowledge Workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida Damen ◽  
Hans Brombacher ◽  
Carine Lallemand ◽  
Rens Brankaert ◽  
Aarnout Brombacher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Computing Machinery ◽  
Common Strategy ◽  
The Common ◽  
Office Environments

Background: There is increasing interest in the role that technology can play in improving the vitality of knowledge workers. A promising and widely adopted strategy to attain this goal is to reduce sedentary behavior (SB) and increase physical activity (PA). In this paper, we review the state-of-the-art SB and PA interventions using technology in the office environment. By scoping the existing landscape, we identified current gaps and underexplored possibilities. We discuss opportunities for future development and research on SB and PA interventions using technology. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in the Association for Computing Machinery digital library, the interdisciplinary library Scopus, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Xplore Digital Library to locate peer-reviewed scientific articles detailing SB and PA technology interventions in office environments between 2009 and 2019. Results: The initial search identified 1130 articles, of which 45 studies were included in the analysis. Our scoping review focused on the technologies supporting the interventions, which were coded using a grounded approach. Conclusion: Our findings showed that current SB and PA interventions using technology provide limited possibilities for physically active ways of working as opposed to the common strategy of prompting breaks. Interventions are also often offered as additional systems or services, rather than integrated into existing office infrastructures. With this work, we have mapped different types of interventions and provide an increased understanding of the opportunities for future multidisciplinary development and research of technologies to address sedentary behavior and physical activity in the office context.

scholarly journals Exercise for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review of the Evidence

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-108
Author(s):  
Md. Shahjamal Khan
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Public Health Approach ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Published Evidence ◽  
Exercise Programmes

Diabetes mellitus is a public health problem in both developed and developing countries and has increased alarmingly, giving the disease the dimension of an epidemic. The aetiology of diabetes is multifactorial involving genetic, environmental, and behavioural origins. Exercise is an important part for the management of diabetes mellitus. Regularly planned exercise reduces insulin resistance, improves glucose tolerance, improves lipid profile and increases cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary function. This article critically reviews the more relevant evidence on the interrelationships between exercise and diabetes mellitus. This study included bibliography research from both the review and the research literatures on exercise in diabetes mellitus. From this review it appears that the effects of aerobic exercise are well established, and interventions with more vigorous aerobic exercise programmes resulted in greater reductions in HbA1c, greater increase in oxygen consumption and greater increase in insulin sensitivity. Considering the available evidence, it appears that resistance training could be an effective intervention to help glycaemic control, especially considering that the effects of this form of intervention are comparable with what is reported with aerobic exercise. It is well established that physical activity produces general and specific health benefits for diabetic patients. The basic principles of an effective exercise programme are the intensity, duration and frequency of exercise in an appropriate environment. Usually, moderate-intensity and long-duration exercise programmes are considered most suitable for diabetic patients. As it is supported by published evidence, encouragement to adopt increased physical activity and reduction of sedentary behaviour is a successful public health approach for diabetes mellitus prevention and management. Journal of Enam Medical College; Vol 3 No 2 July 2013; Page 99-108 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jemc.v3i2.16133

scholarly journals Investigating associations between physical activity and presenteeism: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e040740
Author(s):  
Valérie Hervieux ◽  
Caroline Biron ◽  
Justine Dima
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Scientific Databases ◽  
Study Selection ◽  
Business Source Premier ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Workplace Outcomes ◽  
The Relationship

IntroductionConsidering that physical activity plays a key role in the health of workers, a growing number of researchers are studying its relationship with various workplace outcomes, such as presenteeism. Numerous scientists recognise the relevance of further studying this relationship in order to improve our understanding of it. However, studies about the association between physical activity and presenteeism show some discrepancy in the results obtained. Disparity in the way of measuring presenteeism makes it even more challenging to compare results. In addition, it remains difficult to determine the optimal frequency, intensity, duration and type of physical activity to increase the productivity benefits of physical activity. In light of these issues, clarification through a scoping review of the literature on the subject is warranted.Method and analysisA search strategy will be conducted in six scientific databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ABI Inform Global, Web of Science and Business Source Premier. A screening process by two independent reviewers will lead to study selection. Quantitative and qualitative studies written in English about the relation between physical activity and presenteeism will be considered for inclusion. Data on the definition and measurement of presenteeism as well as the measurement of physical activity will be extracted. Additional data will be extracted to provide a descriptive overview of studies that have examined the relationship between presenteeism and physical activity.Ethics and disseminationAs this study will be based only on published studies, ethics approval is not required. Through the manner in which the included studies will be presented (categorised by their approach to presenteeism), this scoping review has the potential to improve our understanding of some of the inconsistencies observed in the literature. This review can also identify gaps in the existing evidence base and lead to new avenues of research.

Room to move: Physical activity and exercise barriers in the cancer clinic.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e21601-e21601
Author(s):  
Katharine Quain ◽  
Elizabeth O'Donnell ◽  
Giselle Katiria Perez ◽  
Julia Rabin ◽  
Elyse R. Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Aerobic Activity ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Barriers To Exercise ◽  
Cancer Clinic

e21601 Background: Exercise can improve outcomes and quality of life following cancer diagnosis. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity for patients with cancer. We sought to evaluate exercise patterns and barriers to exercise among patients presenting for follow-up care. Methods: Patients were recruited from the outpatient cancer clinic and completed a self-administered survey focused on symptoms, lifestyle and needs. Participants reported height, weight, weekly time performing moderate-to-vigorous aerobic activity, time spent strength training and perceived barriers to exercise. Descriptive statistics characterized the sample and patterns of exercise. An independent-samples t-test examined differences in strength training between patients currently on and off treatment; Chi-square examined differences among those meeting or not meeting ACSM activity guidelines. Results: Of 637 patients surveyed, 590 (93%) completed exercise questions (55% female; median age 60-69). The most common cancer diagnoses were breast (26%), hematologic (18%) and gastrointestinal (12%). Over half (57%; n = 352) were overweight (BMI ≥ 25) and 26% (n = 161) were obese (BMI ≥ 30). Patients engaged in moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise an average of 110 min/week and in strength training for 30 min/week. 71% did not meet ACSM aerobic exercise guidelines; 62% reported no strength training and 29% reported no exercise. 76% of respondents reported at least one barrier to exercise. Common barriers included other illness (35%), lack of free time (21%), fatigue (8%) and boredom with exercise (8%). Most participants (60%; n = 351) decreased exercise after cancer diagnosis. Participants currently on therapy were significantly less likely to meet ACSM aerobic activity guidelines (p = 0.04) and reported doing less strength training (p < 0.001) than those not on therapy. Over half of participants (53%) expressed interest in receiving more information about exercise and physical activity services. Conclusions: There is potential to improve activity, fitness and cancer outcomes through increasing exercise among patients with cancer. Accessible, engaging exercise interventions are needed.

scholarly journals Home-Based Physical Activity in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 345-358
Author(s):  
Amirah Mustapa ◽  
Maria Justine ◽  
Aliff Abdul Latir ◽  
Haidzir Manaf
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Home Based

To promote optimal healthcare delivery in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) following the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, adopting home-based physical activity (PA) is being seriously considered. Therefore, this study aims to outline the characteristics of exercise protocols for home-based PA and the challenges and limitations in implementing home-based PA in patients with T2DM. This scoping review was carried out by identifying eligible studies in six different databases (Scopus, Cochrane Library, SpringerLink, ProQuest, Science Direct, and Google Scholar). The keywords used in the search strategies were: home-based physical activity, home-based exercise therapy, home-based physical exercise, home-based exercise, home-based exercise training, diabetes mellitus, and T2DM. Two reviewers independently screened all full-text articles to find articles that met the eligibility requirements. A total of 443 articles were identified in the search. Approximately 342 articles were excluded by screening titles and abstracts, which led to the selection of 44 articles relevant to the current study. Further screening of the full-text led to the subsequent removal of 34 other articles, leading to 10 studies that were eligible for data extraction. This review suggested that the exercise protocols for home-based PA include resistance exercise using free weight and own body weight with a frequency of two to three sessions per week at moderate intensity, along with aerobic exercise (particularly walking) with a frequency of three to five times per week at moderate intensity. A combination of resistance and aerobic exercise showed more significant benefits of PA in patients with T2DM. More studies regarding home-based PA in T2DM patients with metabolic disorders are warranted.

The effectiveness of physical exercise interventions in the management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia patients: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Komanthi Kouloutbani ◽  
Fotini Venetsanou ◽  
Alexandra Markati ◽  
Konstantinos E. Karteroliotis ◽  
Antonios Politis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Different Types

ABSTRACT Background: The management of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in patients with dementia is a major challenge. Since no effective therapy has been found to date and drug treatments are associatedwith significant side effects, there seems to be a pressing need for alternative non-pharmacological interventions. Objectives: The current study aims to investigate and compare the effect of different types of physical exercise on the NPS. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Five databases (SCOPUS, PubMed, SPORT Discus, Web of science and ScienceDirect) were searched using the appropriate algorithm. What was sought out was randomized control trials (RCTs) that applied physical activity interventions with specific characteristics (type, frequency, intensity, and duration) in patients with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, studied the effect of exercise on their NPS and compared this effect with a control group that did not follow an exercise program. Results: From 512 articles, 13 studies were included in this review, involving a total of 1,925 patients. The results were analyzed and synthesized according to the type of exercise applied – aerobic exercise, multidimensional interventions and muscular strength training programs. In particular, the results showed that repetitive aerobic exercise three to five times a week had a positive effect on NPS, whereas multidimensional interventions combining different types of exercise did not appear to be as effective. Strength training programs have been found to significantly reduce depression symptoms and behavioral problems in demented patients with mobility problems. Conclusions: There is clear evidence that physical activity and especially aerobic exercise may be effective in the management of NPS. However, it is necessary to apply specific practical recommendations and specially designed programs to incorporate physical exercise into the daily routine of these patients.

Interventions to promote work ability by increasing sedentary workers’ physical activity at workplaces – A scoping review

2020 ◽  
Vol 82 ◽  
pp. 102962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirpa Lusa ◽  
Anne Punakallio ◽  
Satu Mänttäri ◽  
Eveliina Korkiakangas ◽  
Juha Oksa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Work Ability

scholarly journals Keeping adults physically active after Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programmes end: development of a physical activity maintenance intervention

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Audsley ◽  
Denise Kendrick ◽  
Pip Logan ◽  
Elizabeth Orton
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Intervention Mapping ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Implementation Plan ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Mapping Approach ◽  
Exercise Programmes

Abstract Background Falls prevention exercise programmes help to improve muscle strength, balance and physical function, and reduce falling rates in older adults. Improvements in muscle strength, balance and physical function are reversed if older adults do not continue to be physically active after falls prevention exercise programmes end. This paper describes the design process of an intervention that aimed to maintain physical activity in older adults exiting falls prevention exercise programmes. Methods The development of the Keeping Adults Physically Active (KAPA) intervention and its implementation plan was guided by Bartholomew’s Intervention Mapping approach. The intervention mapping approach involved (1) performing a needs assessment and developing intervention objectives using previous literature; (2) identifying theory-based intervention strategies from a systematic review and the National Institute of Clinical Excellence guidelines; and (3) designing the KAPA intervention and its implementation plan with the guidance from an expert steering group. Results The KAPA intervention comprised of six group sessions of motivational interviewing, delivered monthly by trained and mentor-supported falls prevention practitioners. Intervention sessions lasted up to 90 min and were delivered in community settings over a 6-month duration. Participant manuals, illustrated exercise books, physical activity diaries and pedometers supported the KAPA intervention. Conclusions The intervention development process, consisting of Bartholomew’s Intervention Mapping approach and the input from an expert steering group, was successful in creating the evidence-based KAPA intervention ready to be evaluated in a feasibility trial.

Pre-eminence of Moderate to Robust Physical Activity in Battling COVID-19: A Narrative Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 934-937
Author(s):  
Tasneem M. Lakkadsha ◽  
Kiran Kumar ◽  
Waqar M. Naqvi ◽  
Pratik Phansopkar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
The Other ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Being There ◽  
History Books

In January 2020, we met with COVID-19 (aka SARS-Co-V-2 and/or Corona virus) on our news channels all the way from china. Little did we know that it would shake up our lives in such a manner that we had heard only in a movie or read in history books. Currently we are all in some sort of lockdown, be it in hospital/home or in our minds. Being there, most of us are facing certain kind of misery, be it emotional, mental, physical or social. To be expansive the most common stresses that have been addressed by people on mass media platform are feeling of depression and isolation caused by being away from family and friends, some are complaining of losing their enthusiasm, some of gaining weight, some of losing it and many more. Going through a pandemic is also helping people in some or the other way, one of which is being concerned about their health and habits to keep themselves fit and away from serious comorbidities which can stem out from physical inactivity and heightened stress levels. There are many ways to stay fit at home without any complex gym equipment, but far less is known about it. Thus, an understanding of methods through which one can become physically active with least complexity, easy availability, and appropriate utilization is need of the hour.

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