RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN ACTIVE ELDERLY ADULTS

2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
M.-M. DUBUC ◽  
S. BARBAT-ARTIGAS ◽  
A.D. KARELIS ◽  
M. AUBERTIN-LEHEUDRE
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Knee Extensors ◽  
Elderly Adults ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Relationship

Background:Both the level of education and functional capacity seems to be associated with the levelof physical activity in the elderly. However, the relationship between the level of education and functionalcapacity in active elderly adults is poorly understood. Objective:To examine the association between the level ofeducation and the functional capacity profile of active elderly adults. Design:Cross-sectional. Participants:Onehundred and four elderly men and 198 postmenauposal women (mean age: 62.7 ± 7.6 years old) were recruitedamong registered members of the YMCAs of Montreal who practiced at least one hour of structured physicalactivity per week. Participants were then divided in two groups based on their level of education (the cut-offpoint was the high-school diploma). Measurements:Body composition (DXA), muscle strength (knee extensors,handgrip), estimated maximal oxygen consumption (2-km walk test), perceived health (SF-36) and functionalcapacity (timed up and go, alternate step and one-leg stance tests) were measured. The level of education of theparticipants was assessed by questionnaire. Results:Body composition was similar between groups. We observedthat all functional capacity tests as well as the global functional capacity score were significantly higher in themost educated group compared to the least educated group (p<0.05). In addition, the most educated group hadsignificantly higher levels of knee extensors strength, estimated maximal oxygen consumption and perception ofphysical functioning. Conclusions:A higher level of education was associated with a favourable functionalcapacity profile in our cohort of active elderly adults. However, the mechanism(s) which could mediate thisassociation remain(s) unknown.

Cirrhosis affects maximal oxygen consumption, functional capacity, quality of life in patients with hepatitis C

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. e1727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Casales da Silva Vieira ◽  
Mario Reis Álvares-da-Silva ◽  
Álvaro Reischak de Oliveira ◽  
Julia da Silveira Gross ◽  
Renata Lopes Kruger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption

Plasma free and sulfoconjugated catecholamine responses to varying exercise intensity

1987 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 654-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. S. Sothmann ◽  
A. B. Gustafson ◽  
M. Chandler
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Exercise Intensity ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption ◽  
High Intensity Exercise ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Circulating Levels

Plasma free catecholamines rise during exercise, but sulfoconjugated catecholamines reportedly fall. This study examined the relationship between exercise intensity and circulating levels of sulfoconjugated norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine. Seven exercise-trained men biked at approximately 30, 60, and 90% of their individual maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) for 8 min. The 90% VO2max period resulted in significantly increased plasma free norepinephrine (rest, 219 +/- 85; exercise, 2,738 +/- 1,149 pg/ml; P less than or equal to 0.01) and epinephrine (rest, 49 +/- 49; exercise, 555 +/- 516 pg/ml; P less than or equal to 0.05). These changes were accompanied by consistent increases in sulfoconjugated norepinephrine at both the 60% (rest, 852 +/- 292; exercise, 1,431 +/- 639; P less than or equal to 0.05) and 90% (rest, 859 +/- 311; exercise, 2,223 +/- 1,015; P less than or equal to 0.05) VO2max periods. Plasma sulfoconjugated epinephrine and dopamine displayed erratic changes at the three exercise intensities. These findings suggest that sulfoconjugated norepinephrine rises during high-intensity exercise.

scholarly journals The relationship between social support and functional capacity in elderly persons with cognitive alterations

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 677-684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tábatta Renata Pereira de Brito ◽  
Sofia Cristina Iost Pavarini
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Katz Index ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cognitive Alterations

The objective of this study was to identify the relationship between social support and the functional capacity of elderly persons with cognitive alterations. It is a descriptive, cross-sectional and quantitative study. The subjects were 101 elderly persons registered in Family Health Centers whose performance in the Mini-Exam for Mental Status was below a certain specified level in a previous study. The Medical Outcomes Study questionnaire, Katz Index and Pfeffer Questionnaire were applied. The dimensions of material, affective, emotional, informational and positive social interaction support resulted in an average final score of 74.32 points, indicating a better level of material and affective support in relation to the other dimensions of support. There was a statistically significant correlation between emotional support and the Katz Index. Knowledge about this relationship favors the development of a nursing care pathway for the elderly which is capable of maintaining their functional capacity and ensuring satisfactory social relations.

Korrelate der Sturzangst im Alter

2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadja Schott
Keyword(s):  
Ältere Menschen ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Eine Hohe ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Körperliche Funktionsfähigkeit ◽  
Abc Scale

Zusammenfassung. Mit der vorliegenden Untersuchung wurde der Zusammenhang von Sturzangst (Survey of Activities and Fear of Falling in the Elderly: SAFE), funktionalem Gleichgewicht/Mobilität (Timed-Up-and-Go-Test, TUG; Gehgeschwindigkeit) und körperlicher Funktionsfähigkeit (SAFE Aktivitäten, Reduktionen; SF-36) bei älteren Erwachsenen untersucht. Darüber hinaus sollte die Mediatorfunktion sturzassoziierter Selbstwirksamkeit (Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale) in einem Strukturgleichungsmodell an 91 Erwachsenen (17 Männer, 74 Frauen) im Alter von 60 bis 93 Jahren ohne Sturzhistorie geprüft werden. Man findet signifikant negative Pfade von der Subskala SAFE Angst auf die sturzassoziierte Selbstwirksamkeit (β = -0.931; t = -8.117, p.001), d. h. dass ältere Menschen ohne aktuelle Sturzbiographie und nur geringer Sturzangst eine hohe sturzassoziierte Selbstwirksamkeit berichten. Ebenso ist der Effekt von Sturzangst auf die körperliche Funktionsfähigkeit hochsignifikant (β = -0.432, t = -2.686, p = .007). Für die sturzassoziierte Selbstwirksamkeit liegt ein hoher Zusammenhang mit dem funktionalen Gleichgewicht/Mobilität vor (β = 0.482, t = 2.050, p = .040), jedoch nicht mit der körperlichen Funktionsfähigkeit (β = 0.118, t = 0.916, p = .359). Für den Zusammenhang zwischen Sturzangst und funktionalem Gleichgewicht/Mobilität liegt eine vollständige Mediation durch die sturzassoziierte Selbstwirksamkeit vor. Der signifikante Einfluss von funktionalen Messungen und Verhaltensdaten auf die Sturzangst verdeutlicht die Notwendigkeit von Interventionen, die auf die Stärkung der sturzassoziierten Selbstwirksamkeit fokussieren, um so zur Reduktion von Sturzangst beizutragen.

The Relationship of the 6-Min Walk Test to Maximal Oxygen Consumption in Transplant Candidates With End-Stage Lung Disease

CHEST Journal ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 452-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence Cahalin ◽  
Paul Pappagianopoulos ◽  
Stella Prevost ◽  
John Wain ◽  
Leo Ginns
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Lung Disease ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Transplant Candidates ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals The risk for falls in older people in the context of objective functional studies

2015 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 337-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zofia Ignasiak ◽  
Anna Skrzek ◽  
Sławomir Kozieł ◽  
Teresa Sławińska ◽  
Paweł Posłuszny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Older People ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Knee Extensors ◽  
Total Risk ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Objective Functional

AbstractFalls may occur in each ontogenesis phase, but they become more frequent in the elderly and lead to serious health consequences. Dynamic changes in senior citizens’ environment and lifestyle makes studies of risk for falls necessary. To determine the relationship between the risk for falls and the objective functional and structural examination in the elderly living in Poland. The research consisted of 196 females and 61 males aged 60-88 recruited from health clinics, senior citizen centers and Universities of the Third Age between 2009-2012. Following parameters were collected: functional physical tests “30 second Chair Stand Test” and Timed Up and Go Test”, the flexor muscles and knee extensors force, the bone mineral density was measured in distal radius of the forearm with the EXA - 3000, the total risk for fall assessed by 5 tests by abbreviated version of Fallscreen test. Multiple linear regression and linear correlation were used for assessment of relationship with total estimated risk for fall and other parameters. The subjects displayed significant dimorphic differences within the range of the functional parameters and bone mineral density to the advantage of males. Only in women results revealed a significant link between the risk for falls and the dynamic balance, as well as the maximum quadricep muscle force equal. Strength of the lower limb muscles seems to be critical for decreasing the risk for fall. Special programs for strengthening this part of the body for older people should be elaborate.

Determination of maximal oxygen consumption in exercising pregnant sheep

1992 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 234-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. T. Jones ◽  
R. E. Rawson ◽  
D. Robertshaw
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Lactate Concentration ◽  
Blood Lactate Concentration ◽  
Flow Distribution ◽  
Pregnant Sheep ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Exercise During Pregnancy

Previous work with pregnant ewes has shown that acute bouts of exercise may cause changes in plasma hormone concentrations, blood flow distribution, and maternal and fetal temperatures. However, most of these studies do not quantify the chosen exercise intensity through measurement of oxygen consumption (VO2). Therefore the purpose of this study was to statistically model the VO2 response of pregnant sheep to treadmill (TM) exercise to determine the exercise intensities (% maximal VO2) of previous studies. Ewes with either single (n = 9) or twin (n = 5) fetuses were studied from 100 to 130 days of gestation. After 1–2 wk of TM habituation, maximal VO2 (VO2max) was determined by measurements of VO2 (open flow-through method) and blood lactate concentration. VO2 was measured as a function of TM incline (0, 3, 5, and 7 degree) and speed (0.8–3.4 m/s). VO2max averaged 57 +/- 7 (SD) ml.min-1.kg-1, and peak lactate concentration during exercise averaged 22 +/- 2 mmol/l. The relationship between VO2 (ml.min-1.kg-1) and incline (INC) and speed (SP) [VO2 = 0.70(INC) + 13.95(SP) + 1.07(INC x SP) - 1.18] was linear (r2 = 0.94). Our findings suggest that most previous research used exercise intensities less than 60% VO2max and indicate the need for further research that examines the effect of exercise during pregnancy at levels greater than 60% VO2max.

scholarly journals Clinical and functional characteristics of women after stroke, fallers and non-fallers: a longitudinal study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 759-765
Author(s):  
Erika Pedreira Fonseca ◽  
Maria Brito Alves ◽  
Moema Guimarães ◽  
Maria Eduarda Carvalho ◽  
Elen Beatriz Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Functional Characteristics ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Level Of Significance

BACKGROUND: Occurrence of falls is among the most frequent complications presented by the elderly and individuals with neurological diseases. It is known that in the elderly, there is a greater frequency of falls in women. However, in individuals after stroke, this relationship is not established. The purpose of this study was to differentiate the clinical and functional characteristics of fallers and non-fallers women after stroke and to verify the association between functional mobility and functional capacity in these women. DESIGN AND SETTING:  This is a longitudinal prospective study conducted in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. METHODS: Women with independent gait assisted in a reference outpatient clinic were included. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected, and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Modified Barthel Index, Timed Up and Go (TUG), and European quality of life were applied. The level of significance was set at 5%. RESULTS: A total of 68 women with a mean age of 56 (± 13.7) years were selected; 51% of the women fell in the follow-up, the latter was younger than 55 years (± 13.4), with greater severity of the stroke. Impairment in the posterior vascular territory was more evident among falling women (P = 0.009), but all falling and non-falling women presented impaired functional mobility (TUG = 15seconds). However, the total sample was classified as totally independent or with slight dependence on the activities of daily living (ADLs) (MBI = 49). The correlation between TUG time and MBI was negative and significant (R = -0.702, P ? 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The involvement of posterior circulation is an important predictor of falls, an important indicator in the monitoring of women after stroke. It also emphasizes that the lower functional mobility impacted women's functional capacity.

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