scholarly journals Changes in kinesiostabilogram parameters and movement speed of stroke patients while increasing their physical activity due to the use of biofeedback method

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Zaborova ◽  
Anatoly Fesyun ◽  
Konstantin Gurevich ◽  
Alevtina Oranskaya ◽  
Alexey Rylsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Movement Speed ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Web Camera ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Complications Of Stroke

Balance disorders are complications of stroke survivors. Aim of this study was the establish effectiveness of the biofeedback approach. In this intervention study 245 patients with early diagnosis of acute disturbance of cerebral circulation (ADCC) were examined. Patients able to move independently were treated by standard conservative ADCC therapy on an outpatient approach, but they continued to have problems with coordination of movement in upright position. Then they were submitted to an increasing physical activity based on five sessions of biofeedback, i.e., a complex rehabilitation of patients with motor pathology "Trust-M" according to TU 9442-001-63704475-2010. Mobility rates were assessed using a web camera. Patients' quality of life was evaluated by SF-36 questionnaire and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). All parameters were recorded before and after 5 sessions of biofeedback. After treatment, the stability indicators improved and all patients showed a significant increase in motion rate and quality of life. At the same time, the severity of pain and of depression and anxiety decreased. Negative correlations of average strength between the quadrant and patient HADS scaling rates were obtained. In conclusion, our work shows effectiveness of the biofeedback technique for correcting coordination in stroke survivors.

scholarly journals SP697PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. i581-i581
Author(s):  
Ryota Matsuzawa ◽  
Kazunari Yoshida ◽  
Daisuke Ishii ◽  
Fumino Noguchi ◽  
Masae Ikeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
Before And After

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Quality of Life of Obese Patients Before and After Bariatric Surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Bruno Leandro de Melo Barreto ◽  
Raphael José Perrier Melo ◽  
Jones Silva Lima ◽  
Rodrigo Conrado de Lorena Medeiros ◽  
Jani Cléria Pereira Bezerra
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Before And After

scholarly journals The Effect of Non-Supervised Physical Activity Before and After Breast Cancer Surgery on Quality of Life; Follow-Up Results From a Randomised Controlled Trial (Physsurg-b)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Eva Maria Heiman ◽  
Aron Onerup ◽  
David Bock ◽  
Eva Haglind ◽  
Roger Olofsson Bagge
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Adjuvant Chemotherapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract PurposeWe conducted a randomised controlled trial (PhysSURG-B) to assess the short- and long-term effects of a non-supervised physical activity intervention at the time of breast cancer surgery. Here we report a secondary outcome, quality of life (QoL).MethodsFemale patients planned for surgery were randomly assigned to either an intervention of 30 minutes of self-administered physical aerobic activity daily 2 weeks before and 4 weeks after surgery, or control. QoL was assessed with questionnaires at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 months postop using the instruments FACT-B, RAND-36 and EQ-VAS.ResultsOut of 354 included participants at 12 months follow-up after surgery, 287 were available for QoL analysis. Comparing intervention to control, the results for the FACT- B score at 4 weeks showed an odds ratio (OR) of 0.975 (95% CI 0.636-1.495) and at 12 months an OR of 0.883 (95% CI 0.581-1.342). The subgroup of patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy had significantly lower FACT-B at 12 months compared to no chemotherapy (OR 0.475, 95% CI 0.300-0.735). EQ-VAS showed OR 1.163 (95% CI 0.760-1.779) and 0.817 (95% CI 0.536-1.244) at 4 weeks and 12 months, respectively. RAND-36 domains “role limitations due to physical health” and “pain” showed a decrease at 4 weeks in both groups, returning towards baseline at 12 months follow-up.ConclusionAn intervention of non-supervised physical activity before and after surgery for breast cancer had no effect on QoL. Patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy had significantly lower QoL, regardless of study group.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov registration number: NCT 02560662. Registered 25 September, 2015.

Effect of a mobile pedometer-based walking challenge on quality of life amongst university employees: before and after study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arwa Alumran
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
University Employees ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

BACKGROUND Regular physical activity has a direct association with an improvement in perceived health-related quality of life (HRQL). Because many Saudis are reportedly inactive, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University established a walking challenge for all university employees to encourage a better lifestyle and to promote health awareness. OBJECTIVE This study aims to measure the differences in the participants’ HRQL scores before and after the challenge. METHODS a HRQL survey is sent to all university employees before the implementation of a pedometer-based walking challenge at the study setting. The questionnaire is re-sent after the challenge ended and differences in the overall HRQL were calculated. A RAND SF20-items scale was used to measure the participants’ HRQL scores, along with other information such as academic qualifications. RESULTS Most of the participants were between 31 and 50 years old, and 40% were males. There was a statistically significant difference in the overall HRQL scores before and after the walking challenge intervention. The HRQL score increased from 50.77 before the challenge to 55.53 after the challenge (paired t-test = -4.322, P < .0001). An odds ratio (OR) showed that the odds of having higher HRQL scores increased by 88% after the walking challenge, compared to before the walking challenge (OR = 1.88; 95% CI= 1.269-2.809; P = .002). CONCLUSIONS Physical activity by itself can improve a community’s overall health and quality of life. Similar interventions are encouraged in all public and private sectors in the country. CLINICALTRIAL NA

From Soundwaves to BrainWaves: The effects of choral singing on recovery from stroke and aphasia

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. bjgp18X696821 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Marley ◽  
Bernadette Matthias ◽  
Linda Worrall ◽  
Maya Guest ◽  
Christopher Allan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
New England ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Choral Singing ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Qualitative Work

BackgroundStroke is a leading cause of death and disability. Recovery is frequently compromised by reduced well-being, mood, socialisation and quality of life. Music and singing are recognised as enhancing well-being and benefit people with chronic illness. Evidence suggested that choir singing may improve the fluency of people with aphasia. Choirs existed for people with brain impairment; no studies had robust design and outcome measurement.AimTo conduct a pilot study in Newcastle, Australia in a collaboration between Hunter New England Health and the University of Newcastle. To explore the effects of choral singing on quality of life, well-being, mood, social participation and communication skills of community-dwelling stroke survivors including people with aphasia.MethodA mixed methods waitlist control design was used. 39 people at least 6 months post-stroke were assessed before and after a 12-week choir rehearsal period. Carers were invited to participate. Subjects were interviewed at the end of the period.ResultsMeasures of communication improved significantly and a trend to improvement in overall quality of life was seen. Depression and disability were significant in their impact on overall quality of life scores. Qualitative work reported increased quality of life, confidence, independence, mood and socialization and improvements in speech and communication were also reported.ConclusionOur pilot showed that a 12-week choir program for stroke survivors and carers is feasible and benefits quality of life, well-being, mood, community participation and communication in people with aphasia.

Depression, physical activity, energy consumption, and quality of life in OSA patients before and after CPAP treatment

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1159-1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Diamanti ◽  
E. Manali ◽  
M. Ginieri-Coccossis ◽  
K. Vougas ◽  
K. Cholidou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Cpap Treatment ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Activity Energy

scholarly journals Perceived Health, Depression and Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults: Physical Activity and Osteoarticular Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8157
Author(s):  
Olga Molinero ◽  
Alfonso Salguero ◽  
Sara Márquez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Osteoarticular diseases are one of the effects of aging, and they are related to physical, psychological, and social functions. Physical activity seems to slow the start and progression of these kinds of illnesses and presents benefits for psychosocial health. The main aim of the study was to investigate the possible effect of physical activity level (Yale Physical Activity Survey) on quality of life (SF-36 Health Questionnaire), subjective psychological well-being (Psychological Well-being Scale), and depression levels (Geriatric Depression Scale), depending on osteoarticular illness. The sample consisted of 263 Spanish adults aged 65 to 98 years who had high or low physical activity (assessed by YPAS Questionnaire) and osteoarticular disease. Results show that physical activity influences the perceived quality of life, depression levels, and subjective well-being in older adults regardless of osteoarticular disease. The present study suggests the need for promoting physical exercise due to its proven positive impact on older adults’ mental health, entailing a significant reduction in the risks of suffering from a variety of frequent diseases and disorders.

scholarly journals Predictors of Adherence to a Structured Exercise Program and Physical Activity Participation in Community Dwellers after Stroke

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Tiedemann ◽  
Catherine Sherrington ◽  
Catherine M. Dean ◽  
Chris Rissel ◽  
Stephen R. Lord ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Class Attendance ◽  
Predictors Of Adherence

Aim. To investigate predictors of adherence to group-based exercise and physical activity participation among stroke survivors.Methods. 76 stroke survivors participated (mean age 66.7 years). Adherence was the percentage of classes attended over one year. Physical activity was the average pedometer steps/day measured over seven days at the end of the trial. Possible predictors included baseline measures of demographics, health, quality of life, falls, fear of falling, cognition, and physical functioning.Results. Mean class attendance was 60% (SD 29%). Only one variable (slow choice stepping reaction time) was an independent predictor of higher class attendance, explaining 5% of the variance. Participants completed an average of 4,365 steps/day (SD 3350). Those with better physical functioning (choice stepping reaction time, postural sway, maximal balance range, 10-m walk, or 6-min walk) or better quality of life (SF-12 score) took more steps. A model including SF-12, maximal balance range, and 6-min walk accounted for 33% of the variance in average steps/day.Conclusions. The results suggest that better physical functioning and health status are predictors of average steps taken per day in stroke survivors and that predicting adherence to group exercise in this group is difficult.

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