scholarly journals Weight-Loss Parameters and Quality of Life in Obese Aged Women Using WATERinMOTION

Health Scope ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadreza Rezaeipour ◽  
Gennady Leonidovich Apanasenko ◽  
Maryam Banparvari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cardiometabolic Markers

Background: There are controversial studies on weight loss, cardiometabolic markers, and quality of life (QOL) in obese aged women participating in water sports. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effects of the WATERinMOTION exercise program accompanied with no diet on the inactive obese aged women’s weight, cardiometabolic markers, and QOL. Methods: Sixty-four inactive obese aged women were recruited to participate in this cross-sectional study at the Ukrainian Sports Center, Kyiv, 2019. They were randomly assigned into two Case (n = 32, with the WATERinMOTION aquatics exercise program) and control (n = 32, held in a sitting position simultaneously) groups using the convenient sampling method. The two programs were run twice a week (55 minutes each time) and lasted for one month. Moreover, anthropometric indices (weight, height, waist circumference), cardiometabolic markers (blood lipid markers and glycaemia), QOL (SF-36 questionnaire), and dietary monitoring were assessed before and after the intervention. Results: The groups did not differ significantly regarding each of the analyzed variables prior to the intervention. Comparing pre-and post-intervention results revealed significant weight loss (-1.3, P = 0.004) and average BMI (-0.4, P = 0.002) in the case group. Moreover, a significant variation was revealed only in terms of weight after the intervention (P = 0.001). Regarding QOL, improvements in health status, vitality, and social aspects were significant in the case group after the intervention. Conclusions: The present study suggests that the WATERinMOTION program accompanied with no diet has a positive effect on weight loss, waist circumference, and metabolic profiles in obese aged women. However, the improvement in the QOL should not be neglected.

Randomized clinical trial on the effect of a supervised exercise program on quality of life, fatigue, and fitness following esophageal cancer treatment (PERFECT study).

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 12055-12055
Author(s):  
Anne Maria May ◽  
Jonna van Vulpen ◽  
Anouk E Hiensch ◽  
Jelle P. Ruurda ◽  
Grard Nieuwenhuijzen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Supervised Exercise Program

12055 Background: Patients with potentially curable esophageal cancer are often treated with chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery. This treatment might have a negative impact on physical fitness, fatigue and quality of life (QoL). In patients with other types of cancer, evidence suggests that physical exercise reduces treatment related side effects. We investigated whether a supervised exercise program also beneficially affects QoL, fatigue and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in patients after treatment for esophageal cancer. Methods: The multicenter PERFECT study randomly assigned patients in the first year after esophagectomy to an exercise intervention (EX) or usual care (UC) group. EX patients participated in a 12-week moderate to high intensity aerobic and resistance exercise program supervised by a physiotherapist. UC patients were advised to maintain their physical activity levels. Attendance and compliance with the exercise intervention protocol were retrieved from exercise logs. QoL (primary outcome, EORTC-QLQ-30, range 0-100), fatigue (MFI-20, range 4-20) and CRF (cardiopulmonary exercise testing) were assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks (post-intervention). The outcomes were analyzed as between-group differences using either linear mixed effects models or ANCOVA adjusted for baseline and stratification factors (i.e. sex, time since surgery, center), according to the intention-to-treat principle. Results: A total of 120 patients (age 64±8) were included and randomized to EX (n = 61) or UC (n = 59). Patients in the EX group participated in 96% (IQR:92-100%) of the supervised exercise sessions and compliance with all parts of the exercise program was high ( > 90%). Post-intervention, global QoL was not statistically different between groups, but significant (p < 0.05) beneficial EX effects were found for QoL-Summary scores (between-group difference 3.5, 95% CI 0.2;6.8) and QoL-role functioning (9.4, 1.3;17.5). Physical fatigue wat non-significantly lower in the EX group (-1.2; -2.6;0.1, p = 0.08). CRF was significantly higher (VO2peak (1.8 mL/min/kg, 0.6;3.0) following the EX intervention. Conclusions: Patients were well capable to complete an intensive supervised exercise program after esophageal cancer treatment, which led to small but significant improvements in several aspects of QoL and cardiorespiratory fitness. Our results suggest that supervised exercise is a beneficial addition to routine care of patients with esophageal cancer. Clinical trial information: NTR5045 .

scholarly journals Add-On Effect of Postural Instructions to Abdominopelvic Exercise on Urinary Symptoms and Quality of Life in Climacteric Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence. A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 928
Author(s):  
Laura Fuentes-Aparicio ◽  
Mercè Balasch-Bernat ◽  
Laura López-Bueno
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Patient’S Satisfaction ◽  
Randomized Controlled

The aim of this study was to investigate the add-on effect of postural instructions to an abdominopelvic exercise program on incontinence urinary symptoms (UI symptoms) and quality of life (QoL) in climacteric women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). A randomized controlled trial was performed with a total of 40 climacteric women with SUI aged between 46 and 75 years old. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: a group performing an abdominopelvic exercise program (AEP) (n = 20) and a group performing abdominopelvic exercise with the addition of postural instructions (AEPPI) (n = 20). Primary outcome measures were UI symptoms, UI impact and QoL related to UI (UI-QoL), measured by 48 h Pad Test and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF), which were assessed at baseline, post-intervention and 3 months follow-up. Secondary outcome was patient’s satisfaction measured by the 100-point Visual Analogic Scale (VAS) only after the intervention. Between-groups differences were observed in terms of UI-QoL immediately after intervention. Within-groups differences were observed between baseline to 3 months follow-up and between post-intervention to 3 months follow-up in AEPPI group (p < 0.05) for UI-QoL and UI impact. UI symptoms were improved in both groups between baseline to 3-months follow-up (p < 0.05). Patient’s satisfaction was higher in the AEPPI group (p < 0.05). The addition of postural instructions to an abdominopelvic exercise program improves UI impact to QoL and patients’ satisfaction in women with SUI.

scholarly journals Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Old Aquatic Exercising Practicers

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Rafaella Araújo De Campos ◽  
Suely Maria Satoko Moriya Inumaru ◽  
Elizabeth Rodrigues De Morais ◽  
Marcelo Silva Fantinati ◽  
Adriana Márcia Monteiro Fantinati
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Initial Population ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Post Intervention

As chronological age increases, people become less active, thus reducing their functional abilities (CF). For the elderly, CF represents a potential decision and action in their lives, since the lack of autonomy and independence generates a great vulnerability of this individual compromising well-being and quality of life (QoL). The objective of this study was to evaluate the aquatic exercise program in the quality of life and functional capacity of the elderly of UNATI PUC-GO. This study is characterized by being almost experimental longitudinal and quantitative, in which the initial population was composed of 30 elderly women, finishing 16 within the inclusion criteria. The QOL assessment was performed using the WHOQOL-Bref questionnaire and the six-minute walk test (6MWT) was used to assess functional capacity (FC). Data collection was performed at the Life School Clinic of PUC - GO for a period of three months. Pre- and post-intervention comparisons were performed by the paired T-test. Statistic performed in SPSS version 20.0 adopting significance with value of p≤0.05 and the normality of the data was tested using the Shapiro-Wilk test. A significant statistical difference was found in the comparison between pre and post TC6 '(p

scholarly journals Does Scoliosis-Specific Exercise Treatment in Adolescence Alter Adult Quality of Life?

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maciej Płaszewski ◽  
Igor Cieśliński ◽  
Paweł Kowalski ◽  
Aleksandra Truszczyńska ◽  
Roman Nowobilski
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Specific Exercise ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exercise Treatment ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
And Gender

Objective. Health-related quality of life in adults, who in adolescence participated in a scoliosis-specific exercise program, was not previously studied.Design. Cross-sectional study, with retrospective data collection.Material and Methods. Homogenous groups of 68 persons (43 women) aged 30.10 (25–39) years, with mild or moderate scoliosis, and 76 (38 women) able-bodied persons, aged 30.11 (24–38) years, who 16.5 (12–26) years earlier had completed scoliosis-specific exercise or observation regimes, participated. Their respiratory characteristics did not differ from predicted values. The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, Oswestry Disability Questionnaire, and pain scale (VAS) were applied.Results. The transformed WHOQOL-BREF scores ranged from 54.6 ± 11.19 in the physical domain in the mild scoliotic subgroup to 77.1 ± 16.05 in the social domain in the able-bodied subgroup. The ODQ values did not generally exceed 5.3 ± 7.53. Inter- and intragroup differences were nonsignificant. Age, marital status, education, and gender were significantly associated with the ODQ scores. Significant association between the ODQ and WHOQOL-BREF social relationships domain scores with the participation in exercise treatment was found.Conclusions. Participants with the history of exercise treatment generally did not differ significantly from their peers who were only under observation. This study cannot conclude that scoliosis-specific exercise treatment in adolescence alters quality of life in adulthood.

P1582THE BURDEN OF FRAILTY ON MOOD, COGNITION, QUALITY OF LIFE AND LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN PATIENTS ON HEMODIALYSIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhanu Prasad ◽  
Maryam Jafari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frail Patients ◽  
One Year

Abstract Background and Aims Frailty is an all-embracing syndrome of diminished physiological reserve to stressors resulting in reduced physical ability and increased vulnerability to hospitalization and mortality. There is data on cross-sectional frailty assessments and its subsequent relationship to mobility, quality of life, depression, cognitive decline, nursing home admissions, and disability. The most widely used definition in the literature is known as the Fried Frailty Phenotype. It is based on five physical domains that can be assessed by self-report (weight loss, low physical activity, and exhaustion) and objective measures (weakness and slow gait speed). Based on the number of deficits, individuals are characterized as robust (0), pre-frail (1-2/5) and frail (≥ 3/5). The prevalence of frailty is disproportionately increased in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in comparison to non-CKD counterparts and is the highest in patients on hemodialysis. While the cross-sectional measurement of frailty on hemodialysis patients has been associated with adverse clinical events, there is a paucity of data on longitudinal assessment of frailty and its relationship to outcomes. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the change in frailty status in patients on hemodialysis over 12 months in relation to the level of independence. The secondary objective was to determine the changes in frailty and explore a relationship with mood, quality of life, and cognition. Method We conducted a prospective cohort study amongst 100 prevalent hemodialysis patients at the Regina General Hospital, Saskatchewan, Canada between January 2015 and January 2017. The patients underwent frailty assessments at baseline and one year later. Frailty was assessed using the Fried criteria, which included assessments of unintentional weight loss, weakness (handgrip strength), slowness (walking speed), and questionnaires for (physical activity and self-perceived exhaustion). Cognition, mood and quality of life were measured using questionnaires [Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Geriatric Depression Score (GDS), and EuroQol (EQ-5D) utility scores and Visual Analogue Scores (VAS) respectively]. Differences across baseline and 1-year groups were assessed using McNemar‘s test or Wilcoxon signed-rank test, as appropriate. We assessed the differences between frail and non-frail (composite of robust and pre-frail) of groups using Mann–Whitney test or Chi-square test/ Fisher’s exact test where appropriate. Results 97/100 had complete initial assessments. The median (Interquartile Range=IQR) duration of dialysis at baseline was 35.5 (13.75-71.75 months). One year later, 22 had died, 10 refused assessments and 3 relocated. 18/22 (82%) who died were frail. At baseline, 68% were frail, 27% were pre-frail and 5% were robust. At baseline, 69% had MoCA score≥ 24, 53% had GDS score≥ 2, median EQ-5D utility score was 0.80 (0.70-0.85), median EQ-VAS was 60 (44-80). 82% of the patients were independent, 17% were independent with support, and 1% required support from home care. Even though death was not a pre-specified endpoint, we found that a fifth of our patients (22/100) patients had died by the time of the next assessment in 12 months. 18/22 (82%) had been identified as frail suggesting majority of the deaths had occurred in frail patients. Conclusion To our knowledge, this is the first Canadian study that explores the relationship between longitudinal changes in frailty with the level of independence, mood, cognition, and quality of life. We show high prevalence (95%) of frail and pre-frail status at baseline which remained unchanged one year later. Frail patients on dialysis were older, had challenges with mobility and self-care in comparison to their non-frail counterparts. Frailty and pre-frailty is near-ubiquitous in our dialysis patients and will need to be proactively addressed to improve subsequent healthcare outcomes.

scholarly journals Quality of life of individuals with chronic kidney disease on dialysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 364-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadaby Maria Jesus ◽  
Gracielly Ferreira de Souza ◽  
Clesnan Mendes-Rodrigues ◽  
Omar Pereira de Almeida Neto ◽  
Deusdélia Dias Magalhães Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Disease Free

Abstract Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) negatively affects the physical and biopsychosocial aspects of the lives of individuals with the disease, thereby affecting the quality of life (QOL) of patients and their families. Objectives: This study aimed to measure the QOL of individuals with CKD and compare the QOL scores of patients with CKD to the scores of disease-free individuals to find factors associated with better QOL. Method: The local Ethics Committee approved this cross-sectional study. The study was carried out at a public clinic and a private hemodialysis clinic. Participants were asked to answer the WHOQOL-BREF and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Statistical tests were used according to the variables of interest and significance was attributed to differences with p-values < 0.05. Results: Nearly two thirds (59%) of the case group members were males and 55% did not have a spouse; 53% were seen at a private clinic and 57% had complications. The variables that more significantly affected QOL were smoking (perception of QOL) (Bi = - 0.4061; p = 0.032), undergoing hemodialysis (general health status) (Bi = - 0.3029; p = 0.034), and duration of sessions (Bi = 0.117; p = 0.039) (environmental domain). Conclusion: The QOL of patients with CKD was significantly lower when compared to controls in the physical and psychological domains. Several variables affected the perception of QOL and should be considered in clinical assessment.

scholarly journals The short and long-term effects of aerobic, strength, or mixed exercise programs on schizophrenia symptomatology

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura García-Garcés ◽  
María Inmaculada Sánchez-López ◽  
Sergio Lacamara Cano ◽  
Yago Cebolla Meliá ◽  
David Marqués-Azcona ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Mixed Groups

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to compare the effects of three different physical exercise programs on the symptomatology, body composition, physical activity, physical fitness, and quality of life of individuals with schizophrenia. A total of 432 patients were assessed for eligibility and 86 were randomized into the aerobic (n = 28), strength (n = 29) or mixed (n = 29) groups. Positive, negative, and general symptoms of psychosis, body mass index (BMI), physical activity (IPAQ-SF), physical fitness (6-min walk test [6MWT] and hand-grip strength [HGS]), and quality of life (WHOQUOL-BREF) were assessed at baseline, post-intervention (16 weeks), and at 10-months. Our results at 16 weeks showed significant improvements in all three groups in the negative, general, and total symptoms with moderate to large effect sizes (P < 0.01, ηp2 > 0.11), no change in the BMI, 6MWT or IPAQ-SF, and a significant improvement in the HGS test in the strength and mixed groups (P ≤ 0.05, ηp2 > 0.08). Nonetheless, all the improvements had disappeared at 10 months. We concluded that 3 weekly sessions of a moderate to vigorous progressive exercise program for 16 weeks improved the symptomatology of individuals with schizophrenia in all three groups, with no differences between them. However, the effects had declined to baseline levels by the 10-month follow-up, suggesting that exercise interventions should be maintained over time.

Exercise capacity and quality of life in cancer survivors after completion of a survivorship focused exercise program.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 169-169
Author(s):  
Rebecca Jones ◽  
Trish Harrison ◽  
Doug Mesara
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Lower Body ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Body Strength ◽  
Lower Body Strength ◽  
Paired T Test

169 Background: Exercise is a key component in addressing the concerns of cancer survivors. Only a third of survivors meet physical activity recommendations, and 70% of survivors are overweight/obese. For survivors, inactivity and obesity increase risks of recurrence, development of a second primary cancer, and higher mortality overall. Benefits of exercise include weight loss and improved quality of life. Survivorcise, a 12 week exercise program for survivors, was developed with the goal of improving exercise capacity and quality of life. Methods: Survivorcise is a small group exercise program meeting for 60 minutes, twice a week, for 12 weeks. Pre and post testing of strength, balance, and aerobic capacity and pre and post quality of life surveys were completed. Results: Forty-four participants completed Survivorcise between 2015 and 2017. Paired t-test analysis of pre and post testing revealed significant improvements in upper body strength (p = 0.0001), lower body strength (p = 0.0001), and balance (p = 0.0071). Aerobic capacity (p = 0.1583) improved, but not significantly. Paired t-test analysis of pre and post quality of life surveys revealed significant improvements in patient perception of strength (p = 0.0001), stress (p = 0.0002), weight gain (p = 0.0002), adjusting to the new normal (p = 0.0031), depression (p = 0.0034), fatigue (p = 0.0089), change in mood/behavior (p = 0.0094), pain (p = 0.0118), and lymphedema (p = 0.0290). Patient perception of memory (p = 0.1002), balance, walking, and mobility (p = 0.1104), sleep disturbance (p = 0.1361), neuropathy (p = 0.1455), anxiety (p = 0.1537), nausea/vomiting (p = 0.1597), hot flashes (p = 0.2247), poor appetite (p = 0.4560), osteoporosis (p = 0.5748), falls, tripping, and stumbling (p = 0.6574), and weight loss (p = 0.7890) showed no significant change. Conclusions: Our data demonstrated that Survivorcise is an effective tool for cancer survivors. The program significantly improved upper and lower body strength and balance. Participants self-reported significant improvement in perceived strength, stress, weight gain, adjusting to new normal, depression, fatigue, change in mood and behavior, pain, and lymphedema.

scholarly journals Correlation between religiosity, spirituality and quality of life in adolescents with and without cleft lip and palate

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francely Tineli Farinha ◽  
Fábio Luiz Banhara ◽  
Gesiane Cristina Bom ◽  
Lilia Maria Von Kostrisch ◽  
Priscila Capelato Prado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Cleft Lip And Palate ◽  
World Health ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Religiosity And Spirituality

ABSTRACT Objective: to correlate spirituality and religiosity with quality of life of adolescents with and without cleft lip and palate. Methods: cross-sectional and correlational study involving two groups: case group (n = 40) and comparison group (n = 40). The Duke University Religion Index (DUREL) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Bref were used for data collection. The Mann-Whitney, Chi-Square, Student’s t-test and Pearson’s correlation tests were used in the statistical analyses, with a significance level of 5% (p ≤ 0.05). Results: organizational religiosity and overall quality of life were significantly higher in the case group (p = 0.031 and p = 0.012, respectively). As for quality of life, the Environment Domain was significantly higher in the case group (p < 0.001). In the correlation between religiosity and spirituality, non-organizational religiosity had a strong correlation (r = 0.62) with organizational religiosity (p < 0.001). In the correlation of religiosity and spirituality with quality of life, only a moderate correlation between spirituality and overall quality of life was identified (r = -0.35, p = 0.026). Conclusion: there was no relationship of religiosity and spirituality with quality of life among adolescents with cleft lip and palate for most aspects evaluated.

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