Sleep Quality in Older Women: Effects of a Vibration Training Program

Background: Sleep is an important phenomenon to restore the body, both physically and emotionally, providing a state of balance in the person. It has been proven that adequate sleep at night is one of the main needs of older people in order to maintain an active and healthy life; among other factors, regular physical exercise can improve the quality of sleep. The aim of this research is to evaluate the effects of a physical exercise program supplemented with vibration training on sleep quality and the use of sleep drugs in women over 65 years of age. Methods: Fifty-two independent, physically active adult women were randomised into two groups: a physical exercise program (n = 26, control group) and the same physical exercise program supplemented with vibration training (n = 26, experimental group). The control group performed two weekly sessions of exercise, and the experimental group added another two sessions of vibration training to these two sessions for 12 weeks. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh index. Statistical significance was established as p < 0.05. Results: After the intervention, there were significant changes to the quality of sleep (p = 0.001) and hours of sleep (p = 0.002) in the experimental group. The consumption of drugs decreased in this group, although not significantly; however, it did have a moderate effect size (p = 0.058; d = 0.36). The control group, on the other hand, reported significantly worsened sleep quality (p = 0.001) and increased drug use (p = 0.008). Conclusion: Three months of vibration training, as a complement to a conventional physical exercise program, improves sleep quality and reduces the consumption of sleeping pills in women over 65 years of age.

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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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Effects of Physical Exercise Program on Physical Mobility of Patients with Cranial Surgery

Siriraj Medical Journal ◽

10.33192/smj.2021.89 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 73 (10) ◽

pp. 695-701

Author(s):

Jittima Panyasarawut ◽

Wallada Chanruangvanich ◽

Prangtip Chayaput ◽

Theerapol Witthiwej

Keyword(s):

Physical Exercise ◽

Research Group ◽

Body Movement ◽

Exercise Program ◽

The Body ◽

Control Group ◽

Cranial Surgery ◽

Physical Mobility ◽

Movement Function ◽

Experimental Group

Objective: This research aimed to study the effects of a physical exercise program on physical mobility in cranial surgery patients.Materials and Methods: The researcher used a quasi-experimental method of surveying 58 patients who had cranial surgery at Siriraj Hospital. The research group was divided into two groups: an experimental group (28 patients) participating in a physical exercise program of patients after cranial surgery, and a control group (30 patients) receiving routine nursing care only. The evaluation of the patients’ physical mobility was performed three days after the surgery.Results: Most patients in the research group had an intracranial tumor (86.2%). One day after the surgery, the experimental group had minor pain at the wound site while the control group had moderate pain. Both groups felt discomfort (64.2%) or had muscle stiffness in the neck and shoulder areas (63.3%). Three days after the surgery, at the end of the program, the body movement function of both groups was reduced compared with the preoperative data. However, the experimental group showed better body movement function scores than the control one as the scores of the former were reduced less than those of the latter at p < 0.05.Conclusion: Nurses who provide health care services to patients after cranial surgery should apply the physical exercise program to promote the recovery of the patients’ physical mobility.

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Effect of Sleep Intervention Programs on the Quality of Sleep of Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation Center

10.21203/rs.3.rs-147742/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Fatemeh Ghaneh ◽

Mahdieh Ghanbari Firozabadi ◽

Farzan Madadizadeh ◽

KHadijeh Nasiriani

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽

Rehabilitation Program ◽

Intervention Programs ◽

Control Group ◽

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Experimental Group

Abstract Background Patients with cardiovascular problems experience sleep disorders. Due to the importance of adequate sleep and rest for the growth and repair of damaged cells, it is necessary to use appropriate interventions to improve it.This study determined the effect of sleep intervention programs during cardiac rehabilitation on patients' sleep quality.Methods In this clinical trial study, 35 individuals participated in the cardiac rehabilitation program as the experimental group and 35 served as the control group. The program included 12 weeks of exercise, 3 sessions per week, and 3 sessions of training programs each lasting for 45 minutes, and a special two-session sleep improvement program. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index and analysed with descriptive and inferential statistical methods.ResultsThe two study groups were matched with age, sex, marital status, smoking and current disease diagnosis (P>0.05). The scores of sleep quality of patients were 9.2±1.58 before and 4.40±1.14 after intervention in the experimental group and 9.02±2.56 before and 7.48 ±1.86 after placebo in the control group. There was no significant difference before (P=0.73), but a significant difference after an intervention (P=0.0001). Also, scores of sleep quality of patients were significantly different in the experimental and control groups before and after the intervention (P=0.0001). Conclusion Findings indicated that the quality of sleep of cardiac patients improved after using the sleep intervention program during the cardiac rehabilitation program. Therefore, it is suggested to implement sleep improvement programs as an effective, easy, and feasible technique.

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PENGARUH PIJAT BAYI TERHADAP KUALITAS TIDUR BAYI USIA 3-6 BULAN DI BIDAN PRAKTEK MANDIRI NURUL UMAIRA TITI PAPAN TAHUN 2019

Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan Imelda ◽

10.52943/jikebi.v5i2.389 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 87-94

Author(s):

Niasty Lasmy Zaen ◽

Ria Arianti

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Independent Practice ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Infant Massage ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Better Than

Sleep is one form of baby's adaptation to the environment. Shortly after birth, babies usually sleep for 16-20 hours a day. Entering the age of 2 months the baby starts sleeping more nights than noon. Influence of infant massage on sleep quality in infants aged 3-6 months in the midwife independent practice nurul umaira in 2019, research methodology The method used in this study is Quasi Experimental Designs with nonequavalein control group types namely the experimental group and the control group in the study selected not random all mothers who have infants aged 3-6 months in the midwife independent practice nurul umaira in 2019 that is as many as 20 people whose data was taken in December 2019. Based on the Mann Withney statistical test as presented in table 4.5 obtained Z count value = 3.033 with p -value = 0.002, because of the p-value (0.002) <α (0.05), which means that there is an influence on the quality of sleep of infants aged 3-6 months who do baby massage with those who do not do baby massage. Where, the quality of sleep for infants aged 3-6 months who do baby massage is better than the quality of baby sleep that is not done baby massage. Thus it was concluded that there was a significant effect of infant massage on sleep quality of infants aged 3-6 months in the Midwife of Independent Practice Nurul Umaira in 2019.

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The effects of adapted physical exercise during rehabilitation in patients with traumatic brain injury

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.5606/tftrd.2021.6145 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 67 (4) ◽

pp. 482-489

Author(s):

Romana Romanov ◽

Ladislav Mesarič ◽

Dušan Perić ◽

Jasna Vešligaj Damiš ◽

Yoana Petrova Filišič

Keyword(s):

Traumatic Brain Injury ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Rehabilitation Program ◽

The Body ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Control Group ◽

Attention Process ◽

Experimental Group

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effects of adapted physical exercise on the level of muscular ability and attention process in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Patients and methods: Between September 2018 and November 2018, a total of 25 male patients with TBI (mean age: 41.1±9.7 years; range, 30 to 50 years) that occurred two years ago were included in this randomized-controlled study. The patients were divided into two groups as the experimental group (n=13) and the control group (n=12). The experimental group implemented a regular rehabilitation program and an additional program of adapted physical exercise. The control group implemented only a regular rehabilitation program (morning gymnastics and gymnastics for the brain). Motor and functional abilities were assessed by a Senior Fitness battery and Berg's balance scale. Attention process was assessed by a standardized d2 test. Results: A significant improvement in physical abilities (strength, flexibility and balance) and attention process was observed in both groups (p<0.01). The improvement was greater in the experimental group (p<0.01). Conclusion: Traumatic brain injury causes difficulties in the memory and executive functions of the body and impairs working ability. The short-term adapted physical exercise program can yield a positive change in working abilities of patients with TBI.

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Effects of a positive thinking program on hope and sleep quality in Iranian patients with thalassemia: a randomized clinical trial

BMC Psychology ◽

10.1186/s40359-021-00547-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Somayeh Makaremnia ◽

Marieh Dehghan Manshadi ◽

Zahra Khademian

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Training Program ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Thalassemia Major ◽

Trial Registration ◽

Control Group ◽

Positive Thinking ◽

Experimental Group

Abstract Background Thalassemia have a negative impact on the patients' psychological health and sleep quality. This study aimed to determine the effects of a positive thinking training program on hope and sleep quality of patients with thalassemia major. Methods This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 78 patients with thalassemia major including 36 males (46.2%) and 42 females (53.8%) with a mean age of 25.56 ± 29.6 in Iran. Subjects were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups. Experimental group received 16 h training based on positive thinking materials published by Martin Seligman. Control group received only usual programs. Data were collected at baseline, as well as immediately and one month after the intervention, using Snyder’s Hope Scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Software 18.0; statistical tests included the independent T-test, the Chi-square, Mann Whitney, and Friedman test. Significance level was set at 0.05 in this study. Results The experimental group had a significantly higher mean hope score compared to the control group immediately (45.38 ± 7.82 vs. 35.32 ± 5.54, P < 0.001) and one month following intervention (44.67 ± 3.47 vs. 35 ± .54, P < 0.001). Moreover, the mean sleep quality scores of the experimental group was significantly greater than that for control group immediately (5.35 ± 2.02 vs. 7 ± 2.4, P = 0.004) and one month after the intervention (4.23 ± 2.2 vs.7.02 ± 3.03, P < 0.001). Conclusion Since our training program on positive thinking improved hope and quality of sleep in patients with thalassemia major, we recommend the use of such courses as an important step toward promotion of hope and sleep quality among these patients. Trial registration The name of the registry: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials. Trial Registration Number: IRCT2017010431774N1. URL of the trial registry record: https://en.irct.ir/trial/24923. Registration Date: 07/03/2017.

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Effects of Long-Term Supplementation of Bovine Colostrum on the Immune System in Young Female Basketball Players. Randomized Trial

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13010118 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 118

Author(s):

Anna Skarpańska-Stejnborn ◽

Mirosława Cieślicka ◽

Hanna Dziewiecka ◽

Sławomir Kujawski ◽

Anita Marcinkiewicz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Immune System ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Bovine Colostrum ◽

Control Group ◽

System Function ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Immune System Function ◽

Experimental Group

An intensive physical exercise program could lead to a decrease in immune system function. Effects of long-term supplementation of bovine colostrum on the response of immune function on physical exercise test in athletes were examined. Twenty-seven elite female basketball players (age 16–19) were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. Eventually, n = 11 athletes completed intervention in the experimental group (3.2 g bovine colostrum orally twice a day for 24 weeks), while n = 9 athletes in the control group were given a placebo. Before the supplementation, after 3 and 6 months, subjects performed the physical exercise stress test. Before, just after, and 3 h after physical exercise testing, blood was drawn and immune system indicators were examined. Plasma interleukin (IL)-1alpha, IL-2, IL-10, IL-13, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha, creatine kinase (CK MM), immunoglobulin G (IgG), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), and WBC, lymphocyte (LYM), monocyte (MON), and granulocyte (GRA) were measured. A statistically significant change in IL-10 in response to the exercise program during the supplementation period in both groups was observed (p = 0.01). However, the results of the rest of the comparisons were statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). Contrary to our initial hypothesis, there were no significant effects of bovine supplementation on the dynamics of immune system function indicators.

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Quality of sleep in pregnant woman with low back pain

Fisioterapia em Movimento ◽

10.1590/0103-5150.028.002.ao12 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 319-326 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Vanessa Patrícia Soares de Sousa ◽

Silvia Oliveira Ribeiro ◽

Carla Monique Ribeiro de Aquino ◽

Elizabel de Souza Ramalho Viana

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Control Group ◽

Low Back ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Pressure Algometer ◽

The Relationship

Introduction Pregnancy is characterized by several changes in her body. These changes contribute to the emergence of low back pain, which may influence the quality of sleep during pregnancy. Objective To compare the quality of sleep among pregnant women with and without low back pain during pregnancy, examining the relationship between two variables. Materials methods Thirty volunteers aged between 19 and 36 years, divided into control group (CG – n = 16) and Study Group (SG – n = 14), residents in the cities of Natal, were evaluated in the second trimester of pregnancy. To sleep evaluation were used to index the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Low back pain was evaluated using the pressure algometer, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index. Statistical analysis used the Shapiro Wilk test, Student’s T test for independent samples and Pearson correlation test. Results The mean gestational and chronological ages were 28.2 ± 3.4 years and 19.9 ± 3.7 weeks, respectively. Sleep quality was lower in SG (8.21 ± 4.8) when compared to CG (5.94 ± 1.7) and was statistically significant (P = 0.021). Analyzing the relationship between sleep quality and pain intensity, it was observed that the variables have a positive correlation between them (r = 0.372, P = 0.043). Conclusion Our findings indicate that sleep quality is decreased in women with low back pain compared to those without pain.

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Examining relationships between sleep posture, waking spinal symptoms and quality of sleep: A cross sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0260582 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (11) ◽

pp. e0260582

Author(s):

Doug Cary ◽

Angela Jacques ◽

Kathy Briffa

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Online Survey ◽

General Information ◽

Control Group ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Obstructive Sleep ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Sleep Posture

Introduction Research with a focus on sleep posture has been conducted in association with sleep pathologies such as insomnia and positional obstructive sleep apnoea. Research examining the potential role sleep posture may have on waking spinal symptoms and quality of sleep is however limited. The aims of this research were to compare sleep posture and sleep quality in participants with and without waking spinal symptoms. Methods Fifty-three participants (36 female) were, based on symptoms, allocated to one of three groups; Control (n = 20, 16 female), Cervical (n = 13, 10 female) and Lumbar (n = 20, 10 female). Participants completed an online survey to collect general information and patient reported outcomes and were videoed over two consecutive nights to determine sleep posture using a validated classification system including intermediate sleep postures. Results Participants in the symptomatic groups also reported a lower sleep quality than the Control group. Compared to Control group participants, those in the Cervical group had more frequent posture changes (mean (SD); 18.3(6.5) versus 23.6(6.6)), spent more time in undesirable/provocative sleep postures (median IQR; 83.8(16.4,105.2) versus 185.1(118.0,251.8)) minutes and had more long periods of immobility in a provocative posture, (median IQR: 0.5(0.0,1.5) versus 2.0 (1.5,4.0)). There were no significant differences between the Control and Lumbar groups in the number of posture changes (18.3(6.5) versus 22.9(9.1)) or the time spent in provocative sleep postures (0.5(0.0,1.5) versus 1.5(1.5,3.4)) minutes. Discussion This is the first study using a validated objective measure of sleep posture to compare symptomatic and Control group participants sleeping in their home environment. In general, participants with waking spinal symptoms spent more time in provocative sleep postures, and experienced poorer sleep quality.

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Quality of Sleep and Quality of Life during Pregnancy

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association ◽

10.17340/jkna.2020.3.4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 188-193

Author(s):

Keun Tae Kim ◽

Hyoeun Bae ◽

Jin Gon Bae ◽

Yong Won Cho

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Short Form ◽

Life Quality ◽

Control Group ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sf 36

Background: The prevalence of sleep disorders increases as pregnancy progresses, which affects the health of pregnant women, fetal health, and the outcomes of pregnancy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of sleep and life in pregnant women in Korea.Methods: This study is a prospective cross-sectional, case-control study of pregnant women and age-matched controls. From July to September 2019, all participants completed Korean-language versions of the sleep questionnaires including Pittsburgh sleep quality index (K-PSQI), Insomnia severity index, Epworth sleepiness scale, Back’s depression inventory-2(K-BDI), STOP (Snoring, Tiredness, Observed apneas, and high blood Pressure), and short-form 36 (K-SF-36).Results: A total of 422 participants consisted of 385 pregnant women and 137 controls. Second and third trimester were 200 and 185, respectively. K-PSQI scores were higher in pregnant women compared with the controls (7.87±3.49 and 8.50±3.55 vs. 5.79±2.76, <i>p</i><0.001). Total score of K-SF-36 was lowest in third trimester (62.07±17.72) and highest in the control group(79.41±13.36). There was no statistical difference between groups in K-BDI.Conclusions: This study demonstrated worsening of sleep quality as well as life quality during pregnancy. More attention to sleep of pregnant women is needed.

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