scholarly journals Promoting Physical Activity in People with Functional Diversity through a Multiplayer Musical Game

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Manuel Merino-Monge ◽  
Alberto J. Molina-Cantero ◽  
Juan A. Castro-García ◽  
Clara Lebrato-Vázquez ◽  
Isabel M. Gómez-González
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Functional Diversity ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Muscle Tone ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Color Code ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Statistical Summary

Physical activity (PA) performed in group can slow down the decline in motor functions in people with disabilities. With this objective, Interactive Rehab Orchestra (IRO) was developed. IRO is an interactive multiplayer musical game that looks for reducing sedentary lifestyles by promoting PA. The individuals are responsible for playing the melody correctly. To do that, they must perform a movement when the on-screen avatar reaches a certain area. If the action is not performed, the melody will stop playing for a certain time interval. IRO is highly configurable, allowing the controller to be adapted to player skills. The customization of melodies and images is also possible according to the players’ preferences, which helps to enhance player engagement. In addition, a configurable color code allows identifying when to perform an action. IRO incorporates a statistical summary to assess the evolution of the user. In this way, IRO aims at encouraging PA through music to maintain/improve muscle tone and the subjects’ mobility, quantifying PA intensity, in relation to motor skills, and promoting PA so that participants can adhere to a specific program with long-term follow-up.

Impact of Time Interval Between Glenn and Fontan Procedures on Fontan Operative and Long-Term Follow-up Results

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 705-712
Author(s):  
Tong Yi ◽  
Guohui Fan ◽  
Yunchao Xing ◽  
Wei Zhao ◽  
Liang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Interval ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals Long-term follow-up and objective physical activity measurements of community-based physical interventions in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The Lancet ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 394 ◽  
pp. S96
Author(s):  
Charlotte Wahlich ◽  
Umar A R Chaudhry ◽  
Rebecca Fortescue ◽  
Derek G Cook ◽  
Shashi Hirani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Activity Measurements ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals Effects of Physical Activity on Children’s Motor Skill Development: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Daniel J. McDonough ◽  
Wenxi Liu ◽  
Zan Gao
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Skill Development ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Motor Skill Development ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Power Analyses

Objective. This systematic review synthesized current randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining casual evidence regarding the effects of traditional and exergaming-based physical activity (PA) interventions on motor skill development in typically developed children (i.e., those aged 6-12 years). Methods. We adhered to the PRISMA-P statement and searched electronic databases (Medline, PsycInfo, Web of Science, PubMed, ERIC, Scopus, and SportDiscus) from inception through July 2020. We screened for peer reviewed RCTs published in English between 2000 and 2020 examining the effect of PA on motor skill development in healthy children. Results. A total of 25 RCTs were included, 20 (80%) of which reported significant improvements in children’s motor skill performance. Specifically, 18 studies examined traditional PA interventions and 7 studies examined exergaming-based PA interventions, 83% and 71% of which observed statistically significant improvements in children’s motor skill development, respectively. Conclusions. Findings support the causal evidence regarding the effects of PA on motor skill development in children. Notable limitations of this review included heterogeneity of measurement protocols and assessment tools used to test children’s motor skills across studies, a wide range of PA intervention dose across studies, and the lack of power analyses and long-term follow-up assessments in individual studies to discern appropriate sample sizes and long-term effectiveness, respectively. To further strengthen the evidence in this emerging field, we advocate for future RCTs to employ a priori power analyses, long-term follow-up measurements, and more exergaming-based interventions to allow for comparisons with traditional PA interventions, to explore the dose response and moderating relationships between PA and motor skill development in childhood, and to utilize homogenous assessment instruments to allow for more rigorous, quantitative syntheses.

Tu1379 Physical Activity Improves GI Symptoms and Quality of Life in IBS During Long Term Follow-up

2012 ◽  
Vol 142 (5) ◽  
pp. S-816 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabet Johannesson ◽  
Magnus Simren ◽  
Gisela Ringstrom ◽  
Riadh Sadik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gi Symptoms ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Physical Activity Coaching of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Everyday Practice: A Long-term Follow-up

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma S. Sjöquist ◽  
Nina Brodin ◽  
Jon Lampa ◽  
Irene Jensen ◽  
Christina H. Opava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Everyday Practice ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals The Clinical Features and Prognosis of Gastric Remnant Carcinoma after Treatment

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken-Sheng Cheng ◽  
Hui-Ling Tang ◽  
Jen-Wei Chou ◽  
Cheng-Ju Yu ◽  
Shi-Seng Tsou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Partial Gastrectomy ◽  
Tumor Location ◽  
Gastric Remnant ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Curative Gastrectomy ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Introduction. The incidence of gastric remnant carcinoma does not decrease after partial gastrectomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical features and prognosis of gastric remnant carcinoma after treatment. Methods. Among 412 gastric carcinoma patients who were admitted to our hospital, 21 were found to have gastric remnant carcinoma. We analyzed their clinicopathological features and prognosis. Results. Prognosis did not differ significantly in terms of gender, age, tumor lymph node metastasis stage, tumor location, and time interval between first and subsequent operations. However, it was influenced by intensive curative gastrectomy with resection of local lymph nodes. Conclusion. Long-term follow-up after gastrectomy, appropriate curative resection, and prevention and management of comorbidities are important to detect gastric remnant carcinoma at an early stage.

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