scholarly journals Impact of Rowing Training on Quality of Life and Physical Activity Levels in Female Breast Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7188
Author(s):  
Juan Gavala-González ◽  
Amanda Torres-Pérez ◽  
José Carlos Fernández-García
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

The aim of this longitudinal study was to determine whether a rowing training program improved the quality of life and the physical activity levels in female breast cancer survivors (n = 28) (stage 1–4.54%; stage 2–36.36%; stage 3–54.54%; and stage 4–4.54%), diagnosed 4.68 ± 3.00 years previously, who had undergone a subsequent intervention (preservation 56.53% and total mastectomy 43.47%) and had a current mean age of 52.30 ± 3.78 years. The participants (n = 28) engaged in a 12-week training program, each week comprising three sessions and each session lasting 60–90 min. The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) and the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) were also administered. The results showed statistically significant improvements in levels of physical activity and in the dimensions of quality of life. We can conclude that a 12-week rowing training program tailored to women who have had breast cancer increases physical activity levels, leading to improved health status and quality of life.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF ROWING TRAINING ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND PERCEIVED HEALTH IN FEMALE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Gavala-González ◽  
Amanda Torres-Pérez ◽  
José Carlos Fernández-García
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Female Breast

The aim of this study was to determine whether a rowing training program improved the quantity and quality of physical activity and quality of life in female breast cancer survivors (stage I - 4.35%; II - 30.43%; III - 52.17%; and IV - 8.7%) diagnosed 6.57 ± 5.02 years previously, who had undergone a subsequent intervention (preservation 53.52%; total mastectomy 39.13% and double mastectomy 4.35%) and had a current mean age of 53.70 ± 7.88 years. The participants (N = 30) engaged in a 12-week training program, each week comprising three sessions and each session lasting 60-90 minutes. An anthropometric evaluation was performed before and after the program. The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) and the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) were also administered. The results showed statistically significant improvements in levels of physical activity and in the dimensions of quality of life. We can conclude that a 12-week rowing training program tailored to women who have had breast cancer increases physical activity levels, leading to improved health status and quality of life.

scholarly journals Impact of Rowing Training on Quality of Life and Perceived Health in Female Breast Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Gavala-González ◽  
Amanda Torres-Pérez ◽  
José Carlos Fernández-García
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Female Breast

The aim of this study was to determine whether a rowing training program improved the quantity and quality of physical activity and quality of life in female breast cancer survivors (stage I - 4.35%; II - 30.43%; III - 52.17%; and IV - 8.7%) diagnosed 6.57 ± 5.02 years previously, who had undergone a subsequent intervention (preservation 53.52%; total mastectomy 39.13% and double mastectomy 4.35%) and had a current mean age of 53.70 ± 7.88 years. The participants (N = 30) engaged in a 12-week training program, each week comprising three sessions and each session lasting 60-90 minutes. An anthropometric evaluation was performed before and after the program. The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) and the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) were also administered. The results showed statistically significant improvements in levels of physical activity and in the dimensions of quality of life. We can conclude that a 12-week rowing training program tailored to women who have had breast cancer increases physical activity levels, leading to improved health status and quality of life.

scholarly journals A STUDY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN YOUNG ADULTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 1405-1408
Author(s):  
Mariia A. Ovdii ◽  
Kateryna M. Solomakha ◽  
Mykola O. Yasynetskyi ◽  
Nataliia P. Ponomarenko ◽  
Yurii M. Rydzel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Role Functioning ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
The Impact

The aim: To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the level of physical activity and quality of life in young adults. Materials and methods: A survey of 327 young people aged 18-25 years was conducted; the SF-36 (Medical Outcomes Study-Short Form) questionnaire was used to determine the quality of life; a questionnaire taking into account the WHO Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health in order to determine the level of physical activity was applied. Results: Young adults men 88 (27%) and 239 women (73%), mean age 21.4±1.8 y.o., the survey showed that 52% of those studied did not engage in physical activity at all, 28% had insufficient physical activity, only 20% had an adequate level of physical activity. There was a decrease in all quality of life indicators during the pandemic period compared to the previous period, especially the physical role functioning indicator (p = 0.0002), general health (p = 0.0004), emotional role functioning indicator (p = 0.0001) and mental health indicator (p = 0.0004). Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the quality of life and physical activity levels of young adults and most of this is due to the restrictive measures of the pandemic.

scholarly journals The Impact of Measures Recommended by the Government to Limit the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Physical Activity Levels, Quality of Life, and Mental Health of Brazilians

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 9072 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dihogo Gama de Matos ◽  
Felipe J. Aidar ◽  
Paulo Francisco de Almeida-Neto ◽  
Osvaldo Costa Moreira ◽  
Raphael Fabrício de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Elderly Male ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
The Impact

To reduce transmission of the coronavirus, the Brazilian government adopted containment measures to control the virus’ spread, including limitations to the practice of physical activity. It was aimed to analyze the effects of COVID-19 quarantine on physical activity levels, energy expenditure, quality of life, and level of stress in a sample of the Brazilian population. The sample included 426 participants (7 to 80 years). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Short form survey-36 (SF-36), and Stress Perception Scale, were used to assess the level of physical activity, quality of life and stress, respectively. The anthropometric data was used to the assessment of body mass index and basal metabolic rate. Body weight increased significantly in all sample (p < 0.05). During the pandemic, 84% of the sample indicated a low level of physical activity. Furthermore, weekly energy expenditure decreased significantly in all age groups during the pandemic (children p < 0.0001; adolescents: p < 0.0001; adults p < 0.001, and elderly p < 0.0001). All aspects of quality of life, significantly reduced in both sexes in all age groups (p < 0.05). With the exception of children, stress levels increased significantly during the pandemic (adolescents: male: p = 0.003, female: p < 0.05; adults: male: p = 0.003, female: p = 0.01, and elderly: male: p = 0.02, female: p = 0.03). Findings from the present study suggests that COVID-19 social isolation has negatively affected Brazilian’ physical activity and quality of life.

Reported physical activity and quality of life in people with lower limb amputation using two types of prosthetic suspension systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 519-527
Author(s):  
Aslı Çalışkan Uçkun ◽  
Fatma Gül Yurdakul ◽  
Şahide Eda Almaz ◽  
Kaan Yavuz ◽  
Rezan Koçak Ulucaköy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Total Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Short Form 36 ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Background: Vacuum-assisted suspension systems provide better suspension than non-vacuum systems, but data are limited on whether they improve physical activity levels and quality of life for people with amputation. Objectives: To compare the physical activity and quality of life levels of people with transtibial amputation using PIN/LOCK suspension system or vacuum-assisted suspension systems with those of able-bodied controls and to investigate parameters associated with physical activity levels. Study design: A cross-sectional observational study. Methods: Fifty-one people with amputation and 51 controls participated. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form and Short Form 36 were used to measure the physical activity and quality of life, respectively. Results: The total physical activity and Short Form 36 scores were significantly lower in the participants with amputation than the controls. There were no significant differences between the two types of suspension systems in terms of physical activity levels and quality of life. The vacuum-assisted suspension system users reported significantly more bodily pain on the Short Form 36 questionnaire than the controls ( p = 0.003). The only parameter that correlated significantly with the total physical activity was the Short Form 36 physical functioning subscale ( r = 0.302, p = 0.031). Conclusion: Contrary to our expectations, vacuum-assisted suspension system users compared to PIN/LOCK users did not report greater levels of physical activity or improved quality of life or levels closer to comparable controls. Clinical relevance A better understanding of the effects of different prosthetic suspension systems on physical activity and quality of life may help clinicians when prescribing prostheses, as well as setting appropriate prosthetic expectations. This study suggests that vacuum-assisted suspension systems and PIN/LOCK suspension systems provide equal benefit to users with regards to physical activity and quality of life.

scholarly journals Assessment of Physical Activity Levels and Quality of Life in Women Suffering from Breast Cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 238-239
Author(s):  
Maria Maridaki ◽  
Argyro Papadopetraki ◽  
Andreana Andrioti ◽  
Anastassios Philippou
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

scholarly journals Effects of Kyusho Jitsu on Physical Activity-levels and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients

In Vivo ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 819-824
Author(s):  
MAXIMILIAN ALEXANDER STRUNK ◽  
EVA M. ZOPF ◽  
JULE STECK ◽  
STEFANIE HAMACHER ◽  
MICHAEL HALLEK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

The association between physical activity and menopause-related quality of life

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Cyanna Joseph D'souza ◽  
Santhakumar Haripriya ◽  
Harish Sreekantan Krishna
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background/aims Menopause can cause drastic changes that trigger severe symptoms in women and, in turn, influence their quality of life. Many women no longer prefer hormone replacement therapy because of its potential adverse effects. Hence, it is crucial to establish alternate interventions to alleviate menopausal symptoms. The aim of this study was to estimate the relationship between quality of life and level of physical activity in menopausal women. Methods A total of 260 postmenopausal women were recruited in this cross-sectional study. The Menopause Rating Scale and International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form were used to assess quality of life and physical activity respectively. Results Women with higher levels of physical activity had fewer total menopausal, somato-vegetative and psychological symptoms (P<0.001); no differences were found in vasomotor and urogenital symptoms. Conclusions Women with low physical activity levels presented with greater menopausal symptoms. Regular physical activity can be recommended to alleviate symptoms following menopause, thereby improving quality of life.

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