scholarly journals Physical Activity and Its Determinants among Senior Residents of Podlasie, a Green Region of Poland, Based on the National PolSenior Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10816
Author(s):  
Rafał Rowiński ◽  
Grażyna Kowalska ◽  
Mariusz Kozakiewicz ◽  
Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska ◽  
Maciej Kornatowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Physically Active

Physical activity is essential at all stages of life, and particularly so in the later years. The main objectives of the present work was to evaluate the physical activity of seniors, aged 65 years and older, living in the area of the Podlaskie voivodeship (Podlasie), Poland, based on the results of the nationwide PolSenior project, and to formulate recommendations for health policies implemented by both national and local government units. The study was performed as part of the national PolSenior project, whose aim was to evaluate various aspects of aging in Poland. The physical activity of a group of 186 randomly-selected people aged 65 years and above, 94 men and 92 women, was evaluated by questionnaire. The analysis included participants who took part in physical activity at least several times a week. Although all participants reported a decline in physical activity with age, the men remained physically active for longer. Among the respondents, 68.3% of women and 62.7% of men took short walks around the house as the main form of exercise, with working on the allotment or garden being another frequent activity; however, this was more common among men (53.9%) than women (34.7%). In addition, men were nearly twice as likely to take part in cycling (31.5%) than women (13.1%). The greatest motivation for physical activity given by the respondents was health, as noted by 73.8% of the men and 77.7% of the women. The physical activity of seniors in Podlasie is unsatisfactory and does not fulfil the WHO recommendations regarding the prophylaxis and prevention of chronic illness. This level does not, however, significantly differ from that reported in the nationwide PolSenior study or in other European countries in the Eurobarometer study. The decline in physical activity with age highlights the need for its greater promotion among seniors by local authorities. Such initiatives will help maintain the physical fitness and independence of this age group and contribute to a greater quality of life.

Physical Activity and Its Determinants Among Senior Residents of Podlasie, A Green Region of Poland, Based on the National PolSenior Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafał Rowiński ◽  
Grażyna Kowalska ◽  
Mariusz Kozakiewicz ◽  
Kornelia Kornatowska ◽  
Maciej Kornatowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Main Form

Abstract Background: Physical activity (PA) is essential at all stages of life, and particularly so in the later years. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the PA of seniors, aged 65 years and older, living in the area of the Podlaskie voivodeship (Podlasie), Poland.Methods: The study was performed as part of the national PolSenior project, whose aim was to evaluate various aspects of aging in Poland. The physical activity of a group of 186 randomly-selected people aged 65 years and above, 94 men and 92 women, was evaluated by questionnaire. The analysis included participants who took part in physical activity at least several times a week. Results: Although all participants reported a decline in PA with age, the men remained physically active for longer. Among the respondents, 68.3% of women and 62.7% of men took short walks around the house as the main form of exercise, with working on the allotment or garden being another frequent activity; however, this was more common among men (53.9%) than women (34.7%). In addition, men were nearly twice as likely to take part in cycling (31.5%) than women (13.1%). The greatest motivation for physical activity given by the respondents was health, as noted by 73.8% of the men and 77.7% of the women. Conclusion: The physical activity (PA) of seniors in Podlasie is unsatisfactory and does not fulfil the WHO recommendations regarding the prophylaxis and prevention of chronic illness. This level does not, however, significantly differ from that reported in the nationwide PolSenior study or in other European countries in the Eurobarometer study. The decline in PA with age highlights the need for its greater promotion among seniors by local authorities. Such initiatives will help maintain the physical fitness and independence of this age group and contribute to a greater quality of life.

scholarly journals Physical fitness and physical activity association with cognitive function and quality of life: baseline cross-sectional analysis of the PREDIMED-Plus trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidia Daimiel ◽  
Miguel A. Martínez-González ◽  
Dolores Corella ◽  
Jordi Salas-Salvadó ◽  
Helmut Schröder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Sectional Analysis

scholarly journals Physical activity and depression symptoms in women with chronic illness and the mediating role of health-related quality of life

2019 ◽  
Vol 252 ◽  
pp. 294-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica McIntyre ◽  
Romy Lauche ◽  
Jane Frawley ◽  
David Sibbritt ◽  
Prasuna Reddy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Associations between markers of health and playing golf in an Australian population

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e000517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad Stenner ◽  
Amber D Mosewich ◽  
Jonathan D Buckley ◽  
Elizabeth S Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Australian Population ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Activity Survey

ObjectiveTo investigate associations between markers of health and playing golf in an Australian population.MethodsSecondary analysis of data from the Australian National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey to compare selected health outcomes between golfers (n=128) and non-golfers (n=4999).ResultsGolfers were older than non-golfers (mean±SD 57.7±14.2 years, 48.5±17.6 years, p<0.05). A higher proportion of golfers were overweight or obese compared with non-golfers (76% vs 64%, p<0.05), and golfers were more likely to have been diagnosed with ischaemic heart disease (IHD) at some time in their life (OR 2.8, 95% CI 1.0 to 7.8). However, neither the risk of being overweight or obese (OR 1.4, 95% CI 0.9 to 2.2) or having been diagnosed with IHD (OR 2.1, 95% CI 0.8 to 5.8), were significant after controlling for age. Golfers were more physically active than non-golfers (8870±3810 steps/day vs 7320±3640 steps/day, p<0.05) and more likely to report high health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than non-golfers (OR 1.8; 95% CI 1.0 to 3.3), but not after adjusting for physical activity (OR 1.4, 95% CI 0.9 to 2.2).ConclusionCompared with non-golfers, golfers were more likely to be overweight or obese and to have been diagnosed with IHD, but not after adjusting for golfers being older. Golfers were more likely to report a higher HRQoL, but not after adjusting for golfers being more physically active. There may be an association between golfers being more physically active than non-golfers and reporting a higher HRQoL.

scholarly journals Efficacy and Safety of an mHealth App and Wearable Device in Physical Performance for Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Development and Usability Study

10.2196/14435 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. e14435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoon Kim ◽  
Jinserk Seo ◽  
So-Yeon An ◽  
Dong Hyun Sinn ◽  
Ji Hye Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
6 Minute Walk Test ◽  
Minute Walk ◽  
Rehabilitation Exercise

Background Exercise is predicted to have a positive effect among hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. However, these patients are hesitant to start and build up an exercise program for one major reason: the vague fear of developing hepatic decompensation, a potentially fatal condition that can lead to death. Integrating mobile health (mHealth) with individualized exercise programs could be a possible option for promoting physical capacity among HCC patients. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rehabilitation exercises, which have been individually prescribed via an mHealth app, on physical fitness, body composition, biochemical profile, and quality of life among HCC patients. Methods A total of 37 HCC patients were enrolled in a 12-week course with an mHealth app program targeted to HCC patients. The wearable wristband device Neofit (Partron Co) was provided to participants, and recorded daily physical data, such as the number of steps, calorie expenditure, exercise time, and heart rate. Each participant was given an individualized rehabilitation exercise program that was prescribed and adjusted at the 6-week midintervention period based on the assessment results. At baseline, 6-week, and 12-week sessions, participants’ physical fitness levels (ie, 6-minute walk test, grip strength test, and 30-second chair stand test) were measured. Physical activity levels, as measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF); body composition (ie, body mass index, body fat percentage, and muscle mass); biochemical profiles; and quality of life, as measured by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of-Life Questionnaire C30, were assessed at baseline and at the end point. At the 6-week midpoint, exercise intensity was individually adjusted. Results Of the 37 patients, 31 (84%) completed the 12-week intervention. Grip strength improved significantly after 12 weeks of the intervention. The 30-second chair stand test and the 6-minute walk test showed significant improvement from 0 to 6 weeks, from 0 to 12 weeks, and from 6 to 12 weeks. Muscle mass and the IPAQ-SF score increased significantly after 12 weeks of the intervention without biochemical deterioration. Conclusions Following 12 weeks of mHealth care, including an individually prescribed rehabilitation exercise program, we saw significant improvements in physical fitness, body composition, and physical activity without any complication or biochemical deterioration among compensated HCC patients who had completed therapy.

Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Quality of Life

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian C. Focht ◽  
Ciaran M. Fairman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Considerable Evidence ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Health-related quality of life (HRQL) is a multidimensional subcomponent of quality of life involving subjective appraisal of various dimensions of one’s life that can be affected by health or health-related interventions. There is considerable evidence demonstrating that exercise consistently results in meaningful improvements in an array of HRQL outcomes. Advances in the conceptualization of HRQL and recent evidence identifying select moderators and mediators of the effects of upon HRQL outcomes have important implications for the design and delivery of exercise interventions. Taken collectively, contemporary findings support the utility of adopting a hierarchical, bottom-up approach to the investigation of the effects of exercise upon HRQL.

Physical activity, physical fitness and quality of life in lung transplant recipients

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Edvardsen ◽  
Mariann Ulvestad ◽  
May Brit Lund ◽  
Johny Kongerud ◽  
Inger Lise Alteren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Lung Transplant ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Lung Transplant Recipients
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