scholarly journals The Effects of Teacher Candidates’ Physical Activity Levels on Health-Related Quality of Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Barış Gürol ◽  
Gülsün Güven ◽  
Dilek Yalız-Solmaz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Role Functioning ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The aim of this research was to determine the effects of physical activity levels of teacher candidates on the sub-dimensions of health-related quality of life. In the research among the quantitative research methods, relational survey model was used. A total of 90 teacher candidates participated in this research. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used in this study. In the data analysis, “percentage, frequencies, standard deviation, mean, Product-Moment Correlation coefficients and Multiple regression” were used. According to the results, role functioning/emotional, pain and general health sub-dimensions are important predictors on physical activity levels. However, physical functioning, emotional well-being, vitality, social functioning, role functioning/physical, sub-dimensions have not an important impact on physical activity levels statistically. As a conclusion, participation in physical activity can be said to have a negative effect on emotional problems and pain, and a positive effect on general health status.

Objectively measured physical activity and its influence on physical capacity and clinical parameters in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome

Lupus ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 690-697 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Dassouki ◽  
F B Benatti ◽  
A J Pinto ◽  
H Roschel ◽  
F R Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Capacity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Function

Objective The objectives of this paper are to objectively measure habitual physical activity levels in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) with mild disease activity and to determine to which extent it may be associated with physical capacity and function and clinical features. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 29 women with pSS were objectively assessed for habitual physical activity levels (using accelerometry) and compared with 20 healthy women (CTRL) frequency-matched for physical activity levels, age, body mass index, and body fat percentage with regard to physical capacity and function, fatigue, depression, pain, and health-related quality of life. Results pSS showed 8.5 min/day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) when only MVPA accumulated in bouts ≥ 10 min was considered; when considering total MVPA (including bouts < 10 min), average levels were 26.3 min/day, with 62% of pSS patients achieving the recommendation (≥ 21.4 min/day). Moreover, pSS showed lower VO2peak, lower muscle strength and function, higher fatigue, and poorer health-related quality of life when compared with CTRL ( p < 0.05). These differences (except for aerobic capacity) were sustained even when only individuals achieving the minimum of 21.4 min/day of total MVPA in both groups were compared. Finally, MVPA time was significantly correlated with aerobic conditioning, whereas total counts and sedentary time were associated with lower-body muscle strength and the bodily-pain domain of SF-36 in patients with pSS. Conclusion When compared to physical activity-matched healthy controls, pSS patients showed reduced physical capacity and function, increased fatigue and pain, and reduced health-related quality of life. Except for aerobic conditioning, these differences were sustained when only more physically active participants were compared, indicating that minimum recommended levels of physical activity for the general population may not be sufficient to counteract pSS comorbidities.

scholarly journals The relationship between physical activity levels and health-related quality of life in elderly individuals aged 65 years and above with a chronic disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-113
Author(s):  
NEVZAT DEMIRCI ◽  
PERVIN TOPTAŞ DEMIRCI ◽  
OKTAY ZIRHLI
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide with increasing prevalence in the population aged 65 years and above. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between physical activity level and health-related quality of life in elderly individuals. Material and methods: The participants aged 65 years and older (46 males and 35 females) were divided into 3 groups according to their physical activity levels: low physical activity (<150 minutes/week), moderate physical activity (150–300 minutes/week) and high physical activity level (>300 minutes/week). Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was calculated using EQ-5D scale. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to determine the relationship between physical activity level and HRQoL scores in elderly individuals. Results: A significant relationship and differences were found between high, moderate and low physical activity levels and HQQoL dimensions (P<0.05). The moderate and high physical activity groups were found to be significantly higher in all dimensions compared to the low physical activity group according to HRQoL scores (P<0.001). Conclusions: It has been concluded that high and moderate physical activity levels have a great positive relationship with HRQoL in individuals aged 65 years and older with a chronic disease.

Association of objectively measured sedentary behavior and physical activity levels with health-related quality of life in middle-aged women

Menopause ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-443
Author(s):  
Nuria Marín-Jiménez ◽  
Pedro Jesús Ruiz-Montero ◽  
Marta De la Flor-Alemany ◽  
Pilar Aranda ◽  
Virginia A. Aparicio
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Objectively Measured

scholarly journals A 12-Week Multi-Modal Exercise Program: Feasibility of Combined Exercise and Simplified 8-Style Tai Chi Following Lung Cancer Surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 153473542095288
Author(s):  
Ting Lu ◽  
Linda Denehy ◽  
Yuejiao Cao ◽  
Qirui Cong ◽  
En Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Objective: To assess the feasibility, safety, and preliminary effect of a 12-week multi-modal rehabilitation program targeted at improving health-related quality of life and physical activity levels of patients with lung cancer following treatment. Methods: Patients with stage I to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer were included 6 to 12 weeks following completion of treatment. The intervention comprised of aerobic exercise (brisk walking), resistance training and 8-style Tai Chi. The 12-week program included 2 supervised center-based sessions per week of 90 minutes duration and home-based exercise. The primary outcomes were the feasibility and safety of the intervention. Secondary outcomes (assessed pre and post program) were physical and patient-reported outcomes. Results: Seventy-eight patients were approached during the 6-month recruitment period and 17 (22%) consented to the study. Eight participants (47%) met the definition of adherence to the program (attending at least 70% of supervised sessions). No serious adverse events occurred. A significant reduction in anxiety and depression was observed post-program. In addition, improvements in respiratory function, sleep quality, and some health-related quality of life domains were observed post-program. There were no significant differences in functional capacity or physical activity levels. Conclusion: This multi-modal exercise training program was safe, although the feasibility of the program in its current state is not supported given the low consent rate and low adherence to the intervention.

Evaluating the YMCA Move for Health Program in Individuals With Osteoarthritis and Assessing Maintenance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Bobby Neudorf ◽  
Crystal Hughes ◽  
Courtney Ellis ◽  
Richard Neudorf ◽  
Zach Weston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Osteoarthritis is the most common condition to co-occur with other chronic health conditions and a broad exercise program on management of chronic conditions may be suitable for this group. This study evaluated the 12-week YMCA Move for Health exercise program among adults with osteoarthritis or with/at risk of chronic health conditions using a mixed-methods study design based on the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance (RE-AIM) framework. Participants (n = 66) completed the exercise program at the YMCAs in Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo. Assessments included physical function, health-related quality of life, symptoms of arthritis, and physical activity levels and were conducted at baseline (B), postprogram (PP), and 3-month postprogram. Due to interruption by COVID-19, a subgroup of participants completed the 3-month postprogram assessments after the onset of the pandemic. At PP, participants with OA showed significant improvements in level of disability (B = 0.63 ± 0.45 and PP = 0.55 ± 0.47; p = .049), pain (B = 4.3 ± 2.5 and PP = 3.6 ± 2.4; p = .026), fatigue (B = 3.9 ± 3.1 and PP = 2.8 ± 2.6; p = .003), and several domains related to health-related quality of life. Despite interruption by the COVID-19 pandemic and poor maintenance of physical activity levels, nearly all improvements related to level of disability, symptoms of arthritis, and health-related quality of life observed at PP were maintained 3-months postprogram. The Move for Health program proved to be a feasible and effective community program for people with osteoarthritis. Additional supports may be needed to maintain physical activity levels after the program.

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