scholarly journals Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Depression of Elderly People Living Alone

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (20) ◽  
pp. 4051
Author(s):  
Byeon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Strength Exercise ◽  
The Past ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
The Relationship

Background and objectives: Only a few studies analyzed the physical activity level of elderly people living alone in local communities and evaluated the relationship between it and mental health. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between regular physical activity and depression in the elderly living alone and to provide basic data for the prevention of depression in the elderly. Materials and Methods: We analyzed 256 elderly people living alone aged 65 years or older who completed the 2014 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Depression was defined as a score of 10 or higher using Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). This study investigated walking per week, days of muscular strength exercise performance in the past 1 week, days of flexibility exercise in the past 1 week, mean hours in a sitting position per day, the numbers of days and hours conducting a high intensity physical activity in the past 1 week, and numbers of days and hours conducting a medium intensity physical activity in the past 1 week to define physical activity. Our study presented prevalence odds ratios (pOR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) by using complex sample logistic regression analysis in order to identify the relationship between physical activity and depression. Results: The results of complex sample logistic regression analysis showed that flexibility exercise was significantly related to depression (p < 0.05). On the other hand, the mean hours in a sitting position per day, aerobic physical activity, walking, and muscular strength exercise were not significantly related to geriatric depression. Conclusions: The results of our study implied that persistent flexibility exercise might be more effective to maintain a healthy mental status than muscular strength exercise. A longitudinal study is required to prove the causal relationship between physical activity and depression in the old age.

scholarly journals Mindsets Predict Physical Activity and Relate to Chosen Management Strategies in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Boswell ◽  
Kris M. Evans ◽  
Sean R. Zion ◽  
Danielle Z. Boles ◽  
Jennifer L. Hicks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Group A ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives. We compared mindsets about physical activity among those with and without knee osteoarthritis and investigated if these mindsets relate to physical activity level and symptom management. Methods. Participants with (n=150) and without (n=152) knee osteoarthritis completed an online survey at study enrollment (T1). Participants with knee osteoarthritis repeated the survey three weeks later (T2; n=62). The mindset questionnaire, scored from 1-4, assessed the extent to which individuals associate the process of exercising with less appeal-focused qualities (e.g., boring, painful, isolating, and depriving) vs. appeal-focused (e.g., fun, pleasurable, social, and indulgent) versus. Using linear regression, we examined the relationship between mindset and having knee osteoarthritis, and, in the subgroup of participants with knee osteoarthritis, the relationship between mindset at T1 and physical activity (via the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly) at T2. We also compared mindsets between those who use medication for management and those who use exercise. Results. A less appeal-focused mindset regarding physical activity was marginally associated with having knee osteoarthritis (β=-0.125, P=0.096). Within the knee osteoarthritis group, a more appeal-focused mindset predicted higher future physical activity (β=20.68, P=0.039), controlling for current physical activity, demographics, and health. Individuals that used exercise with or without pain medication or injections had more appeal-focused process mindsets than those who used medication or injections without exercise (P<0.001). Further, the process mindset inventory demonstrated strong internal consistency (α=0.92 at T1 for n=150 and α=0.92 at T2 for n=62) and test-retest reliability (ICC>0.841, P<0.001) within the knee osteoarthritis population. Conclusion. In individuals with knee osteoarthritis, mindsets predict future physical activity levels and relate to an individual's management strategy. Mindsets are a reliable and malleable construct and may be a valuable target for increasing physical activity and improving adherence to rehabilitation strategies involving exercise among individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

scholarly journals The Physical Activity and Fall Risk Among Iranian Older Male Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-167
Author(s):  
Mehdi Kushkestani ◽  
Mohsen Parvani ◽  
Shiva Ebrahimpour Nosrani ◽  
Sohrab Rezaei
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Elderly Males ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Falls In Elderly

Background: Fall is a major cause of disability and mortality in the elderly. Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between the level of physical activity and falls in elderly men in Tehran. Methods: The subjects of this study included 434 elderly males over the age of 60 in Tehran, who were randomly selected from parks in different parts of Tehran. The data was collected from August to September, 2019. The demographic characteristics of the subjects were collected and recorded. Then, body composition and anthropometric indices including weight, body mass index (BMI), height and calf circumferences (CC), waist circumferences (WC) and hip circumferences were measured using a digital scale of OMRON and meter tape. The level of physical activity and nutritional status were calculated using the questionnaires of physical activity scale for the elderly (PASE) and mini nutritional assessment (MNA), respectively. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) test was used to assess the risk of falling. Statistical analysis of data was performed using SPSS21 software. Results: The results of statistical analysis of the data showed a positive and significant relationship between global physical activity level (P<0.000) and subscales of its domains (P<0.000) with fall score and a significant inverse relationship between age and fall score (P<0.000). In addition, it was found that age (P<0.000) and physical activity (P<0.000) are two strong factors in predicting falls in the elderly. Conclusion: Based on the resulting positive relationship between physical activity and falls, it can be stated that the using strategies such as increasing sports environments with a focus on exercise, physiologists can play an effective role in preventing falls and related complications in the elderly.

scholarly journals Correlação entre fragilidade e força de preensão manual em idosos

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2590
Author(s):  
Ankilma Do Nascimento Andrade ◽  
Janaina Barbosa da Silva ◽  
Maria Cecilia Pereira ◽  
Larice Costa Lourenço ◽  
Wilkslam Alves de Araújo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Classification Criteria ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Walking Time ◽  
Program Version

RESUMO Objetivo: verificar a relação entre IMC e força de preensão com os critérios de classificação da fragilidade. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, de campo, exploratório e descritivo, por meio de um questionário com 300 idosos. Os dados foram registrados no programa SPSS, versão 20, e analisados por estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: observaram-se associações do sexo com a fragilidade em tempo de caminhada, força de preensão e nível de atividade como, também, na correlação da estrutura com a força de preensão e da massa corporal com a força de preensão para os idosos e as idosas. Por fim, identificaram-se diferenças estatísticas entre a fragilidade em força de preensão, massa corporal e estatura dos homens. Conclusão: com relação aos componentes de fragilidade, houve diferença entre os sexos. As mulheres apresentaram fragilidade para a variável tempo de caminhada e os idosos foram mais frágeis para a força de preensão e o nível de atividade física. Descritores: Antropometria; Diferença Entre os Sexos; Envelhecimento; Estado Nutricional; Idoso Fragilizado; Força Muscular da Mão.ABSTRACT Objective: to verify the relationship between BMI and grip strength with the fragility classification criteria. Method: this is a quantitative field study, exploratory and descriptive, through a questionnaire with 300 elderly people. Data was recorded in the SPSS program, version 20, and analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: sex associations with gait duration fragility, grip strength and activity level were observed, as well as in the correlation of the structure with grip strength and body mass with grip strength for the elderly and the elderly. Finally, statistical differences were identified between the grip strength, body mass and height of men. Conclusion: with regard to fragility components, there was difference between the sexes. The women presented fragility for the variable walking time and the elderly were more fragile for the grip strength and the level of physical activity. Descriptors: Anthropometry; Difference Between the Sexes; Aging; Nutritional Status; Fragile Elderly; Muscular Strength of the Hand.RESUMEN Objetivo: verificar la relación entre IMC y fuerza de asimiento con los criterios de clasificación de la fragilidad. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, de campo, exploratorio y descriptivo, por medio de un cuestionario con 300 ancianos. Los datos fueron registrados en el programa SPSS, versión 20, y analizados por estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: se observaron asociaciones del sexo con la fragilidad en tiempo de caminata, fuerza de asimiento y nivel de actividad como, también, en la correlación de la estructura con la fuerza de asimiento y de la masa corporal con la fuerza de asimiento para los ancianos y las personas de edad avanzada. Por último, se identificaron diferencias estadísticas entre la fragilidad en fuerza de asimiento, masa corporal y estatura de los hombres. Conclusión: con respecto a los componentes de fragilidad, hubo diferencia entre los sexos. Las mujeres presentaron fragilidad para la variable tiempo de caminata y los ancianos fueron más frágiles para la fuerza de asimiento y el nivel de actividad física. Descriptors: Antropometría; Diferencia entre los sexos; Envejecimiento; Estado Nutricional; Ancianos Fragilizados; Fuerza Muscular de la Mano.

scholarly journals INACTIVITE PHYSIQUE ET QUALITE DE VIE DES PERSONNES AGEES DANS LA VILLE DE OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO / PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF OLDER PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Kaboré ◽  
Angèle Oubida ◽  
Brigitte Nana ◽  
Mahamadou Barro ◽  
Issa Kaboré ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Qualité De Vie ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Personnes Âgées ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

Objectif : La croissance du nombre des personnes âgées (PA) ou encore le phénomène de vieillissement de la population touche à présent les pays à revenu faible. Notre travail a pour objectif d’analyser la relation entre le niveau d’activités physique des PA et leur qualité de vie. Matériel et méthode : nous avons réalisé une étude transversale descriptive et analytique par questionnaire auto-administré. L’enquête a été réalisée au moyen de questionnaires validés d’activité physique de Dijon et du WHOQUOL-BREF (OMS) auprès des sujets d’au moins 60 ans choisis de façon raisonnée dans les lieux de culte, les grains de jeux de société et les associations des PA dans la ville de Ouagadougou. Les logiciels CSPRO 7.0 et STATA 14 ont été utilisés pour la saisie et l’analyse des données. Un modèle de régression multiple a été utilisé pour déterminer la relation entre l’activité physique des personnes âgées et leur qualité de vie. Résultats : Au total 356 sujets d’au moins 60 ans ont été inclus dans notre étude. La tranche d’âge de 60 à 75 ans était la plus représentée (71,91%) et 66,57% des sujets étaient de sexe masculin. Les sujets mariés représentaient 65,17 % de l’échantillon. Les 2/3 des sujets avaient une bonne qualité de vie et moins du tiers avait un niveau d’activité faible. Le modèle final de régression logistique montrait que la qualité de vie augmente avec le niveau d’activité physique ajustée sur certaines variables (OR moyen= 4,88 [1,94-12,23] ; OR élevé=4,70 [2,51-8,80] par rapport au niveau faible). Conclusion : Ces résultats révèlent des scores d’activité physique et de qualité de vie faibles et un état de santé très morbide. L’activité physique est un outil déterminant de la qualité de vie chez les PA au Burkina Faso. Objective: The growth in the number of elderly people or the phenomenon of population aging is now affecting low-income countries. Our work aims to analyze the relationship between the level of physical activity of the elderly and their quality of life. Material and method: We carried out a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study by self-administered questionnaire. The survey was carried out using validated Dijon and WHOQUOL-BREF physical activity questionnaires among subjects aged at least 60 years selected in a reasoned manner in places of worship, board game centers and associations of the elderly in the city of Ouagadougou. CSPRO 7.0 and STATA 14 software were used for data entry and analysis. A multiple regression model was used to determine the relationship between the physical activity of the elderly and their quality of life. Results: A total of 356 subjects at least 60 years old were included in our study. The age range of 60 to 75 years was the most represented (71.91%) and 66.57% of the subjects were male. Married subjects represented 65.17% of the sample. Two thirds of the subjects had a good quality of life and less than one third had a low activity level. The final logistic regression model showed that quality of life increased with activity level adjusted for certain variables (mean OR=4.88 [1.94-12.23]; high OR=4.70 [2.51-8.80] vs low level). Conclusion: These results reveal low physical activity and quality of life scores and a highly morbid health status. Physical activity is a determinant of quality of life in the elderly in Burkina Faso. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0772/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

H-Reflex Size in Young and Elderly Adults of Varying Physical Activity Levels

2000 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon R. Chalmers ◽  
Kathleen M. Knutzen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Young Group ◽  
H Reflex ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
M Wave ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to determine whether elderly and young adults with similar physical activity levels have similar soleus H-wave maximum/M-wave maximum ratios (H-reflex size) and to determine the relationship between H-reflex size and physical activity level. H-reflex size and physical activity levels were measured in 18 elderly (71 ± 5.7 years) and 20 young (24 ± 4.2) participants. The physical activity levels of the 2 groups were not significantly different. The elderly group had smaller H-rellexes than the young group (elderly. 36% ± 27%; young, 59% ± 17%; p < .05), but the effect of age on H-reflex size was only moderate (omega squared = .19, effect size = .30). There was a weak tendency for higher levels of physical activity to be associated with larger H reflexes (r = .38, p < .05). The findings indicate that soleus H-reflex size is not strongly associated with age or physical activity level.

Forms of physical activity of the elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
Piotr Czarnecki ◽  
◽  
Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz ◽  
Lidia Perenc ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Polish Society ◽  
Central Statistical ◽  
Key Phrases ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Physical activity is known to be an important factor influencing health throughout human life. This issue has become crucial for public health due to the aging of the population in both developed and developing countries. Aim. is to present a literature review on the forms of physical activity undertaken by the elderly, as well as on issues related to physical activity and the population aging. Material and methods. The study was prepared on the basis of a review of Polish and foreign literature. The following databases and data sources were used: EBSCO, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. An additional source of data were the websites of the Central Statistical Office. Strictly defined key phrases were used during the collection of literature. The work has been divided into thematic subsections on the aging of the society, the impact of physical activity on health and the main topic, i.e. forms of physical activity selected by the elderly. Analysis of the literature. The number of elderly people in Polish society has increased by almost 3.7 million over three decades. Therefore, an important topic is prophylaxis aimed at increasing the number of days in good health, largely covering the broadly understood activation of the elderly. The available data indicate that only 12% of elderly people undertake physical activity once a week. The most common form of spending free time actively is walking (as many as 73% of people in this population declare this form of physical activity in one of the presented studies). Conclusion. Organized forms of physical activity are undertaken much less frequently by the analyzed age group mainly due to financial limitations and limited availability of sports infrastructure.

Physical Activity Level and Motor Aptitude: Motor Domains and Identification Capacity of Brazilian Insufficiently Active Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Maria Andreis ◽  
Fernando de Aguiar Lemos ◽  
Lorenna Walesca de Lima Silva ◽  
Cassiana Luiza Pistorello Garcia ◽  
Gabrielli Veras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
General Motor ◽  
Body Scheme ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Global Coordination

Background: A decrease in the physical activity level in old age is common, which results in an increase in the number of falls and chronic conditions. Associated with that occurs the decline in motor skills as a result of the deficit in the interaction of cognitive and motor processes. Physical activity level can be associated differently with each motor domains. Objective: We analyzed the relationship between physical activity level and motor aptitude, and to identify which motor domains were most sensitive to detect insufficiently active level in older adults. Methods: Participated in the study 385 elderly people of both sexes. For the evaluation of the subjects were adopted the International Questionnaire on Physical Activity and the Motor Scale for Older Adults. Results: The majority of the elderly were active. In the comparison of motor aptitude between active and insufficiently active (IAC) elders a significant difference was found in the Global Coordination, Balance, Body Scheme and General Motor Aptitude. From the analysis of the area under the curve (AUC), we verified that these domains also were the ones that presented adequate diagnostic accuracy to identify IAC elderly. Besides that active elderly have presented the General Motor Aptitude classified within normality while the IAC below the normal. Conclusion: Our data suggest that IAC older adults present lower motor aptitude than the active elderly, especially in the domains of Global Coordination, Balance, Body Scheme and General Motor Aptitude, and that these domains were sensitive to indicate IAC older adults.

scholarly journals Differences between the Sexes in the Relationship between Chronic Pain, Fatigue, and QuickDASH among Community-Dwelling Elderly People in Japan

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 630
Author(s):  
Satoshi Shimo ◽  
Yuta Sakamoto ◽  
Takashi Amari ◽  
Masaaki Chino ◽  
Rie Sakamoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Physical Disability ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Elderly Healthcare ◽  
Disability Research

Chronic pain and fatigue have negative effects on the health, ADL, work, and hobbies of the elderly. As the proportion of people 65 years of age and older in the population increases, chronic pain and disability research regarding this group is receiving more consideration. However, little empirical evidence of the association between chronic pain, fatigue, and physical disability between the sexes is available. This study investigated the association between chronic pain, fatigue, and instrumental activities of daily living among community-dwelling elderly people by sex in Japan. Concerning the presence of chronic pain, 61% of males and 78% of females reported chronic pain, indicating that many elderly people living in the community suffer from chronic pain and fatigue on a daily basis. The number of sites of chronic pain was higher in females than in males (p = 0.016), with more chronic pain in the knees (p < 0.001) and upper arms (p = 0.014). Regarding chronic pain, males showed a higher correlation with QuickDASH-DS (rs = 0.433, p = 0.017) and QuickDASH-SM (rs = 0.643, p = 0.018) than females. Furthermore, fatigue also showed a higher correlation with QuickDASH-W (rs = 0.531, p = 0.003) in males than in females. These results indicate that the association between chronic pain, fatigue, and QuickDASH differed between the sexes among community-dwelling elderly people in Japan. A better understanding of the risk factors for elderly chronic pain and fatigue among sexes will facilitate the development of elderly healthcare welfare and policies.

scholarly journals Physical inactivity as a determinant of the physical activity level in the elderly

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 935-939 ◽  
Author(s):  
EP Meijer ◽  
AHC Goris ◽  
L Wouters ◽  
KR Westerterp
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Level

scholarly journals The risk of venous thromboembolism and physical activity level, especially high level: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Danin-Mankowitz ◽  
A. Ugarph-Morawski ◽  
F. Braunschweig ◽  
P. Wändell
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Case Control Studies ◽  
The Third ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractVenous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cause of cardiovascular disease. Connection between high level of physical activity (PA) and the onset of VTE is unknown. We searched the literature on the possible association between PA level, especially high levels, and the risk of VTE. A systematic review was carried out to identify relevant articles on the relation between PA level and VTE. The initial search was conducted together with the Karolinska Institutet University Library in February 2018, with follow-up searches after that. In total, 4383 records were found and then screened for exclusion of duplicates and articles outside the area of interest. In total, 16 articles with data on 3 or more levels of PA were included. Of these, 12 were cohort and 4 were case-control studies. Totally 13 studies aimed at investigating VTE cases primarily, while three studies had other primary outcomes. Of the 16 studies, five found a U-shaped association between PA level and VTE risk, although non-significant in three of them. Two articles described an association between a more intense physical activity and a higher risk of VTE, which was significant in one. Nine studies found associations between increasing PA levels and a decreasing VTE risk. Available literature provides diverging results as to the association between high levels of PA and the risk of venous thromboembolism, but with several studies showing an association. Further research is warranted to clarify the relationship between high level PA and VTE.

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