Depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in seniors after an endurance exercise program

OBJECTIVE: Mood disorders are a frequent problem in old age, and their symptoms constitute an important public health issue. These alterations affect the quality of life mainly by restricting social life. The participation in a regular exercise program is an effective way of reducing or preventing the functional decline associated with aging. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of fitness-endurance activity (at the intensity of Ventilatory Threshold 1 (VT-1)) in depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in seniors. METHODS: The study involved 46 sedentary seniors aged 60-75 (66.97 ± 4.80) who were randomly allocated to two groups: 1) Control group, which was neither asked to vary their everyday activities nor to join a regular physical fitness program; and 2) Experimental group, whose members took part in an aerobic fitness program consisting of ergometer cycle sessions 3 times a week on alternate days for six months working at a heart rate corresponding to ventilatory threshold (VT-1) intensity. Subjects were submitted to a basal evaluation using the geriatric depression screening scale - GDS, STAI trait/state (anxiety scale) and SF-36 (quality of life scale). RESULTS: Comparing the groups after the study period, we found a significant decrease in depressive and anxiety scores and an improvement in the quality of life in the experimental group, but no significant changes in the control group. CONCLUSION: The data suggest that an aerobic exercise program at VT-1 intensity suffices to promote favorable modifications in depressive and anxiety scores to improve the quality of life in seniors.

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Abstract 452: Effect of Exercise Training on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Post Myocardial Infarction Patients

Circulation Research ◽

10.1161/res.119.suppl_1.452 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 119 (suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Jayati Vohra ◽

Kushal Madan ◽

Manish Sharma ◽

J.P.S Sawhney

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Myocardial Infarction ◽

Exercise Training ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Physical Functioning ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Exercise Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Experimental Group

Objectives: To study the effect of four weeks of aerobic exercise training, on sleep quality and quality of life parameters like anxiety, depression and physical functioning in Post Myocardial Infarction (MI) patients. Methods: ST elevated MI patients (n=21, <65years age) were voluntarily divided into 2 groups, control group (n=11) and exercising group (n=10). The patients in experimental group followed an exercise program of 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. The subjective quality of life, anxiety and depression levels were assessed by the SF 36 questionnaire and Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale (HAD scale) and the sleep quality was assessed using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Poor sleep quality and short sleep duration was defined as PSQI > 5 and total sleep time <6hrs. respectively. After 4 weeks of the program the questionnaires were repeated for all 21 patients. Wilcoxon rank order test and Student T test were used. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant Results: Intergroup analysis showed statically significant reduction in anxiety score (9vs0.5) and depression score (3vs0) in exercise group as compared to control group respectively. As compared to control group, exercise group also showed statistically significant improvement in the quality of life parameter score [physical functioning (750vs1000), role functioning physical (0vs400) & emotional (0vs300), energy level (215vs400), emotional well-being (400vs500), social functioning (120vs200), general health (230vs462.5) & health changes (50vs100)]. Intra group analysis also showed significant changes only in exercise group. After 4 weeks of exercise training, PSQI score improved in the experimental group from 9.5±4.11 to 1.13±0.35 (p=0.00029) indicating better sleep quality and duration. While it remained comparable to the baseline values in the control group i.e. from 9.9±4.70 to 10.33±3.87 (p value= 0.514). Conclusion: Four weeks of exercise program improves the quality & duration of sleep and quality of life in MI patients after 2 weeks of index event.

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Effectiveness of a Program Combining Strengthening, Stretching, and Aerobic Training Exercises in a Standing versus a Sitting Position in Overweight Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm9124113 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (12) ◽

pp. 4113

Author(s):

Betsy Denisse Perez-Huerta ◽

Belén Díaz-Pulido ◽

Daniel Pecos-Martin ◽

David Beckwee ◽

Enrique Lluch-Girbes ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Knee Pain ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Global Increase ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Overweight Subjects

There is an increasing incidence, prevalence, and burden of knee osteoarthritis due to a global increase in obesity and an aging population. The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of the addition of aerobic exercises performed in an unloaded or loaded position to a conventional exercise program in overweight subjects with knee osteoarthritis. Twenty-four subjects were randomly allocated to receive 36 sessions of 30-min duration of either sitting aerobic exercises (experimental group) or standing aerobic exercises (control group). Pain intensity, knee disability, and quality-of-life data were collected at baseline and at 12, 24, and 36 sessions. Generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs) were constructed for the analysis of the differences. Significant differences were found in the experimental group for self-reported pain and knee pain and disability at 24 and 36 sessions (p < 0.05). Significant between-group differences were observed in change in self-reported knee pain and disability and quality of life from baseline to 24th- and 36th-session measurements in favor of the experimental group. Adherence to treatment was higher in the experimental group. Adding aerobic exercises in an unloaded position to a conventional exercise program produced superior effects over time for self-reported knee pain, knee pain and disability and quality of life compared to loaded aerobic exercises in overweight subjects with knee osteoarthritis.

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A Robotic System with EMG-Triggered Functional Eletrical Stimulation for Restoring Arm Functions in Stroke Survivors

Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair ◽

10.1177/1545968321997769 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 154596832199776

Author(s):

Emilia Ambrosini ◽

Giulio Gasperini ◽

Johannes Zajc ◽

Nancy Immick ◽

Andreas Augsten ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Electrical Stimulation ◽

Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽

Robotic Systems ◽

Control Group ◽

Significant Interaction Effect ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Task Oriented ◽

Experimental Group

Background Robotic systems combined with Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) showed promising results on upper-limb motor recovery after stroke, but adequately-sized randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are still missing. Objective To evaluate whether arm training supported by RETRAINER, a passive exoskeleton integrated with electromyograph-triggered functional electrical stimulation, is superior to advanced conventional therapy (ACT) of equal intensity in the recovery of arm functions, dexterity, strength, activities of daily living, and quality of life after stroke. Methods A single-blind RCT recruiting 72 patients was conducted. Patients, randomly allocated to 2 groups, were trained for 9 weeks, 3 times per week: the experimental group performed task-oriented exercises assisted by RETRAINER for 30 minutes plus ACT (60 minutes), whereas the control group performed only ACT (90 minutes). Patients were assessed before, soon after, and 1 month after the end of the intervention. Outcome measures were as follows: Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), Motricity Index, Motor Activity Log, Box and Blocks Test (BBT), Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQoL), and Muscle Research Council. Results All outcomes but SSQoL significantly improved over time in both groups ( P < .001); a significant interaction effect in favor of the experimental group was found for ARAT and BBT. ARAT showed a between-group change of 11.5 points ( P = .010) at the end of the intervention, which increased to 13.6 points 1 month after. Patients considered RETRAINER moderately usable (System Usability Score of 61.5 ± 22.8). Conclusions Hybrid robotic systems, allowing to perform personalized, intensive, and task-oriented training, with an enriched sensory feedback, was superior to ACT in improving arm functions and dexterity after stroke.

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Effectiveness of an Exercise Program Designed for Persons with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia on Pain Management and Quality of Life

European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education ◽

10.1989/ejihpe.v4i3.64 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 169-179

Author(s):

María José Ponce Darós ◽

Nuria Sempere Rubio ◽

Sara Cortés Amador

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Life Support ◽

Physical Therapist ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Paired Samples ◽

Perceived Satisfaction ◽

Final Score ◽

Experimental Group

Objective: To study if an exercise program designed for patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia can be decrease the pain and improve quality of life. Method: 84 patients between 50 and 83 years old was participated at the study, 42 persons in the experimental group and 42 persons in the control group. The study was made in Puçol CEAM (Valencia) for 9 months on the experimental group was performed exercises supervised by the physical therapist 2 days a week for 1 hour. In this period of time, pain, quality of life, support and service satisfaction was measured. Results: After performing paired samples t test, shows how the experimental group decreased their pain and improve their quality of life from the initial to the final score. By contrast, the control group worsened. After testing regression is statistically significant relationship between pain, quality of life and assistance exercises. The perceived satisfaction by patients in the experimental group was very good, and 100% of them would like to continue doing the exercise program. Conclusions: The implementation of a specific exercise program for patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia reduces pain and improves quality of life of participants.

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Effectiveness of an Exercise Program Designed for Persons with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia on Pain Management and Quality of Life

European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education ◽

10.3390/ejihpe4030016 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 169-179

Author(s):

María José Ponce Darós ◽

Nuria Sempere Rubio ◽

Sara Cortés Amador

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Life Support ◽

Physical Therapist ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Paired Samples ◽

Perceived Satisfaction ◽

Final Score ◽

Experimental Group

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EFFECT OF SUPPORTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY ON SUBJECTIVE WELL BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

10.36106/ijsr/3002727 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 76-78

Author(s):

Prakash Kumar Mahanta ◽

Madhu Kumari Gupta ◽

Kaptan S. Sengar

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Well Being ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Control Group ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Supportive Psychotherapy ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Experimental Group

Schizophrenia is a disorder that affects 1% of the total human population with a relatively uniform distribution throughout the world. The present study is to determine the “Effect of Supportive Psychotherapy on Subjective Well Being and Quality of Life in Individuals with Schizophrenia”. A hospital based study with 16 male schizophrenic inpatients were selected (8 patients for experimental and 8 for control group) according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Assessment tools were used as Socio-Demographic Data Sheet, The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), P.G.I. Quality of Life Scale, and P.G.I. General Well Being measure. Experimental group was received intervention of supportive psychotherapy for 06 weeks (12 individual sessions) on individual basis and group wise too. The study found that signicant changes on subjective well being and quality of life after the intervention on experimental group as compared to control group patients. The supportive psychotherapy has the ability to improve the subjective well-being and quality of life among psychiatric patients

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Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Quality of Life (QOL) and Worry in Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0202.021 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Sheida Jabalameli ◽

Hamid Taher Neshat Doost ◽

Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf ◽

Hossein Molavi

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Anxiety Disorder ◽

Generalized Anxiety Disorder ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Control Group ◽

Generalized Anxiety ◽

The Mean ◽

Experimental Group

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders. It has been reported that psychological treatments like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective for patients with GAD. The purpose of the present research was to investigate the effectiveness of CBT on Quality of Life (QOL) and worry in patients with GAD. A sample of 30 patients with GAD who had been referred to psychiatry offices in Isfahan, Iran were selected and assigned into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15) randomly. The experimental group received CBT in 8 weekly sessions. All participants completed the World Health Organization Quality Of Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire and the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) at pretest, posttest and follow up. The results of MANCOVA showed that the mean scores of QOL in the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) and the mean scores of worry in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) It is concluded that CBT can be applied for the patients with GAD as a useful psychological treatment. In general, CBT can improve QOL and decrease worry in patients with GAD.

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Effects of Non-Pharmacological Treatment on Pain, Flexibility, Balance and Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomised Clinical Trial

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10173826 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (17) ◽

pp. 3826

Author(s):

Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla ◽

Abel Mejías-Gil ◽

Elisa María Garrido-Ardila ◽

María Jiménez-Palomares ◽

Jesús Montanero-Fernández ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Perceived Exertion ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Well Being ◽

Exercise Programme ◽

Secondary Outcome ◽

Control Group ◽

Static Balance ◽

The Mean

Background: The functional deficits in people with fibromyalgia can be related to the level of physical activity performed. This study investigated the effectiveness of an active exercise programme versus exercise for well-being improving pain, flexibility, static balance, perceived exertion and quality of life of women with fibromyalgia; Methods: A randomised, single-blind, controlled trial was conducted. A total of 141 of women diagnosed with fibromyalgia were enrolled and randomised to an active exercise program group (n = 47), where they performed physical active exercises, an exercise for well-being group (n = 47), which performed the Qi Gong exercises named ‘the twenty Wang Ziping figures for health and longevity’, and a control group (n = 47), which did not receive any intervention, for a period of 4 weeks. Measures were taken at baseline and after the treatment. The primary outcome measures were static balance and centre of gravity (Wii-Fit Nintendo ©), flexibility (test de Wells and Dillon), pain (Visual Analogue Scale) and quality of life (Spanish-Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire). The secondary outcome measure was the perceived exertion during activity (BORG Scale). Results: In total, 93 participants completed the study. The mean value of the age was 52.24 ± 6.19. The post intervention results showed statistically significant improvements in the exercise for well-being and the active exercise programme groups vs. the control group in relation to pain (p = 0.006 active exercise programme group, p = 0.001 exercise for well-being group), static balance (p < 0.001 active exercise programme group) and quality of life (p < 0.001 active exercise programme group, p = 0.002 exercise for well-being group). In addition, the mean scores related to perceived fatigue during the sessions were 6.30 ± 1.88 for the active exercise programme group and 5.52 ± 1.55 for the exercise for well-being group. These differences were not significant. Conclusions: The active exercise program and exercise for well-being improved flexibility, static balance, pain and quality of life of women with fibromyalgia. The participants of the active exercise programme achieved better results that those of the exercise for well-being.

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Cognitive impairments in patients with treatment resistant epilepsy and complex rehabilitation

Inter Collegas ◽

10.35339/ic.8.2.123-129 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 123-129

Author(s):

Volodymyr Korostiy ◽

Iryna Blazhina

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cognitive Decline ◽

Cognitive Training ◽

Affective Disorders ◽

Depressive Disorders ◽

Cognitive Impairments ◽

Control Group ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Patients With Epilepsy

Background. The study of features of comorbid pathology in patients with epilepsy is of particular interest due to the high prevalence of this pathology and a significant impact on the quality of life of patients and their social adaptation. Aim. The aim of the research was to detect versatile cognitive impairments and affective disorders in epilepsy, and to study the results of cognitive training and psychoeducation. Materials and methods. The theoretical analysis of modern scientific researches in the field of cognitive and affective impairments during epilepsy was carried out. We studied the features of clinical and psychopathological manifestations in patients, suffering from epilepsy. The study covered 146patients (85 men and 61 women) who were in inpatient care. The following psychodiagnostic techniques were used: the MOCA test, the Toronto Cognitive Assessment (TorCA), the MiniMult test, the Münsterberg test, the quality of life scale, the Hamilton scale of depression and anxiety. Results. This publication offers the results of a study of cognitive and affective disorders the quality of life in patients who suffer from epilepsy and the results of online cognitive training and psychoeducation. We found cognitive decline in 88% of patients with epilepsy and improvement of cognitive functions by methods of non-pharmacological correction. Conclusions. Affective and cognitive disorders significantly affects the quality of life of patients, their ability to work and socialization. The conducted research showed that compared to the control group of healthy persons, patients with epilepsy showed improvement in their cognitive decline, anxiety and depressive disorders. Cognitive online training appeared to be effective for the patients with epilepsy.

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The Effectiveness of Hope Therapy on Improving the Elderly Quality of Life

Social Behavior Research & Health ◽

10.18502/sbrh.v3i1.1040 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Hassan Zareei Mahmoodabadi ◽

Mansoreh Nourian ◽

Seyed Reza Reza Javadian ◽

Elahe Fallah Tafti

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Elderly Women ◽

The Elderly ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Daily Care ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Hope Therapy ◽

Experimental Group

Background: Elderly is an era of life, which affects quality of life; aging changes the thinking ways and reduces the self-confidence. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of hope therapy on the elderly quality of life in Mehriz, Yazd in 2016 - 2017. Methods: In this controlled study with pre-test post-test design, the study population consisted of all elderly people who referred to daily care centers of Mehriz. The sample consisted of 24 elderly women in the daily care centers, who were divided into two groups of experimental (n = 12) and awaiting (n = 12).Hope therapy was provided in eight sessions for the experimental group. The instrument used in this research was Quality of Life Scale for the Elderly. Results: The MANOVA results showed a significant difference between the experimental and awaiting groups. In the experimental group, physical function, depression, anxiety, mental performance, and life satisfaction improved, but education did not affect the sex dimension. Hope therapy, was effective on improving the elderly quality of life. Conclusion: The studied training can be used as an effective treatment to improve the elderly quality of life.

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