scholarly journals Pulmonary Function, Functional Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Chemical Dependents in Rehabilitation Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-159
Author(s):  
Diery Fernandes Rugila ◽  
Amanda Velozo Rodrigues Luz ◽  
Natielly Soares Correia ◽  
Jaqueline Stephani Gomes da Silva ◽  
Denner Ildemar Feitosa de Melo ◽  
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AbstractThe use of illicit substances can lead to several changes in physical and mental health, which can directly reflect on functional capacity and quality of life. However, there is a lack in the literature on the comparison of these variables between drug addicts and healthy individuals. To compare lung function, functional exercise capacity and quality of life of chemical dependents in rehabilitation process (CDRP) and apparently healthy individuals (AHI). Cross-sectional study that evaluated two groups (CDRP and AHI) matched by gender, age and BMI. Both groups were assessed for lung function (spirometry), quality of life (Short Form 36 questionnaire - SF-36), functional exercise capacity (6-minute walk test - 6MWT, 4-meter gait speed, Timed-up-and-go, Sit-to-Stand and Short Physical Performance Battery). Fifteen men in the CDRP group (31[26-39] years; BMI 23±3 kg/m2) and fifteen men in the AHI group (30[22-34] years; BMI 24±3 kg/m2) were analyzed. The CDRP group had a shorter distance covered in the 6MWT in meters (P=0.0002) and percentage of predicted (P=0.005). There was no difference in the performance of the other functional tests (P≥0.20) and in the pulmonary function (P≥0.46). The CDRP group had worse results in the functional capacity, pain, social aspects and mental health domains of SF-36 (P≤0.04), while in the domains general status, vitality, emotional and physical aspects there was no difference (P≥0.08). CDRP present similar lung function to AHI. However, the first have impaired functional exercise capacity, as well as some aspects of quality of life. Keywords: Drug Users. Motor Activity. Spirometry. Walk Test. Quality of Life. ResumoO uso de substâncias ilícitas pode levar a diversas alterações da saúde física e mental, o que pode refletir diretamente na capacidade funcional e na qualidade de vida. Porém, há uma escassez na literatura sobre a comparação dessas variáveis entre dependentes químicos e indivíduos saudáveis. Comparar função pulmonar, capacidade funcional de exercício e qualidade de vida de dependentes químicos em processo de reabilitação (DQPR) e indivíduos aparentemente saudáveis (AS). Estudo transversal que avaliou dois grupos (DQPR e AS) pareados por gênero, idade e IMC. Ambos os grupos foram avaliados quanto à função pulmonar (espirometria), qualidade de vida (questionário Short Form 36 – SF-36), capacidade funcional de exercício (Teste de Caminhada de 6 minutos - TC6, 4-metre gait speed, Timed-up-and-go, Sit-to-Stand e Short Physical Performace Battery). Foram analisados 15 homens no grupo DQPR (31[26-39] anos; IMC 23±3 kg/m2) e 15 homens no grupo AS (30[22-34] anos; IMC 24±3 kg/m2). O grupo DQPR apresentou uma menor distância percorrida no TC6 em metros (P=0,0002) e porcentagem do predito (P=0,005). Não houve diferença no desempenho dos demais testes funcionais (P≥0,20) e na função pulmonar (P≥0,46). O grupo DQPR apresentou piores resultados nos domínios capacidade funcional, dor, aspectos sociais e saúde mental do SF-36 (P≤0,04), enquanto que nos domínios estado geral, vitalidade, aspectos emocionais e físicos não houve diferença (P≥0,08). Homens dependentes químicos em processo de reabilitação apresentam função pulmonar semelhante a indivíduos aparentemente saudáveis. Entretanto, apresentam capacidade funcional de exercício prejudicada, assim como alguns aspectos da qualidade de vida. Palavras-chave: Usuários de Drogas. Atividade Motora. Espirometria. Teste de Caminhada. Qualidade de Vida.

PeerJ ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. e4097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria Jia-Yi Chiu ◽  
Li-Ping Tsai ◽  
Jang-Ting Wei ◽  
I-Shiang Tzeng ◽  
Hsin-Chi Wu

Background Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex, multisystem genetic disorder characterized by a variety of physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments. PWS is a unique sarcopenia model characterized by an abnormal increase in body fat mass and a decrease in muscle mass that predisposes patients to reduced physical activity, functional limitations, and disability. These manifestations may require both symptomatic and supportive management, thus negatively influencing their lifelong family caregiver’s quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine the functional motor performance of adults with PWS in Taiwan and to measure the quality of life of their primary family caregivers. Methods The functional motor tests consisted of the following: (1) 30-s sit-to-stand test, (2) timed up-and-go test, (3) hand grip and lateral pinch strength tests, and (4) Berg Balance Scale. The World Health Organization Quality of Life-short form (WHOQOL-BREF) and the Short-Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36) were used to evaluate health-related quality of life, and the parenting stress index was used to assess the magnitude of stress within the parent-child system. Results The participants included seven adults (two females and five males) with genetically confirmed PWS and their respective main caregivers. The mean age of the adults with PWS was 25.28 years; range 18–31 years, SD 5.10; the mean BMI was 29.2 kg/m2, SD 6.43. All adults with PWS showed lower hand grip and lateral pinch strengths, fewer sit-to-stand cycles during the 30-s chair stand test, and greater average time during the timed up-and-go test when compared to the normative data on healthy adults. Balance was negatively correlated with the caregiver’s health concepts of social functioning (rs −0.879, P = 0.009) and with role limitations due to physical problems (rs −0.899, P = 0.006) and emotional problems (rs −0.794, P = 0.033); hand grip strength was negatively correlated with bodily pain (rs −0.800, P = 0.031), as assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire. The timed up-and-go test was positively correlated with the social relationship domain (rs 0.831, P = 0.021), as assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. The parenting stress index showed no association with the PWS patient’s physical activities. Conclusions All adults with PWS showed decreased upper and lower limb strength and functional mobility when compared to healthy adults. Some of their motor performance might have negative effects on their primary family members in terms of social participation and physical and emotional role limitations. Future research should explore the relationship between physical performances, psychological difficulties of PWS and caregiver’s QOL.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burcu Camcıoğlu ◽  
Meral Boşnak-Güçlü ◽  
Müşerrefe Nur Karadallı ◽  
Şahika Zeynep Akı ◽  
Gülsan Türköz-Sucak

Background. The sickling of red blood cells causes a constellation of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary manifestations. A 32-year-old gentleman with sickle cell anemia (SCA) had been suffering from recurrent acute chest syndrome (ACS).Aim. To examine the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on pulmonary functions, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, and quality of life in this patient with SCA.Methods. Functional exercise capacity was evaluated using six-minute walk test, respiratory muscle strength using mouth pressure device, hand grip strength using hand-held dynamometer, pain using Visual Analogue Scale, fatigue using Fatigue Severity Scale, dyspnea using Modified Medical Research Council Scale, and health related quality of life using European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QOL measurement.Results. A significant improvement has been demonstrated in respiratory muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, pain, fatigue, dyspnea, and quality of life. There was no admission to emergency department due to acute chest syndrome in the following 12 months after commencing regular erythrocytapheresis.Conclusion. This is the first report demonstrating the beneficial effects of inspiratory muscle training on functional exercise capacity, respiratory muscle strength, pain, fatigue, dyspnea, and quality of life in a patient with recurrent ACS.


2017 ◽  
Vol 130 (8) ◽  
pp. 990.e9-990.e21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan R. Kahn ◽  
Arash Akaberi ◽  
John T. Granton ◽  
David R. Anderson ◽  
Philip S. Wells ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 102-108
Author(s):  
Jannis Vasileios Papathanasiou

Objectives: Frail subjects with chronic heart failure (CHF) often demonstrate limited tolerance of exertion, shortness of breath, and reduced walking capacity resulting poor quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to quantify the improvements in functional exercise capacity (FEC) and QoL among Bulgarian frail subjects with CHF performed group-based high-intensity aerobic interval training (HIAIT)/m-Ullevaal intervention and to compare it with moderate intensity continuous training (MICT) protocol. Methods: One hundred and twenty (n=120) frail subjects with mean age of 63.73±6.68 years, in CHF and NYHA class II-IIIB, were enrolled in the single-center, prospective, two-arm randomized controlled clinical trial conducted at the Medical Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine-I-Plovdiv. The baseline assessment included 6-minute walk test (6ΜWT), peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak), modified Borg Perceived Exertion Scale (mBPES), and Minnesota living with the Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ). Results: The improvement in 6MWT (P<0.001), VO2peak (P<0.001), mBPES (P<0.001), and MLHFQ (P<0.001) observed among frail subjects performed HIAIT/m-Ullevaal intervention was significantly greater compared to the improvement observed in the subjects performed MICT protocol (P<0.001). Conclusions: The group-based HIAIT/m-Ullevaal intervention is a new perspective and challenge for both, Bulgarian cardiac rehabilitation (CR), and frail patients with CHF.


Author(s):  
Maria Tereza Morano ◽  
Mariana A. B. Duailibe ◽  
Amanda S. Araújo ◽  
Ingrid C. Nogueira ◽  
Cyntia Maria S. Viana ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (12) ◽  
pp. 030006052097921
Author(s):  
Irem Huzmeli ◽  
Aysel-Yildiz Ozer ◽  
Oguz Akkus ◽  
Nihan Katayıfcı ◽  
Fatih Sen ◽  
...  

Objective We aimed to compare functional exercise capacity, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, pulmonary function and quality of life between patients with stable angina and healthy controls. Methods We compared 33 patients with stable angina (55.21 ± 6.12 years old, Canada Class II–III, left ventricular ejection fraction: 61.92 ± 7.55) and 30 healthy controls (52.70 ± 4.22 years old). Functional capacity (6-minute walk test (6-MWT)), respiratory muscle strength (mouth pressure device), peripheral muscle strength (dynamometer), pulmonary function (spirometer) and quality of life (Short Form 36 (SF-36)) were evaluated. Results 6-MWT distance (499.20 ± 51.91 m versus 633.05 ± 57.62 m), maximal inspiratory pressure (85.42 ± 20.52 cmH2O versus 110.44 ± 32.95 cmH2O), maximal expiratory pressure (83.33 ± 19.05 cmH2O versus 147.96 ± 54.80 cmH2O) and peripheral muscle strength, pulmonary function and SF-36 sub-scores were lower in the angina group versus the healthy controls, respectively. Conclusion Impaired peripheral and respiratory muscle strength, reduction in exercise capacity and quality of life are obvious in patients with stable angina. Therefore, these parameters should be considered in stable angina physiotherapy programmes to improve impairments.


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