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Filter by:This study will test a problem-solving and support intervention for caregivers of veterans with stroke. The investigators will assign caregivers to one for four groups: 4-session intervention, 8-session intervention, attention control (active listening), or standard care. The investigators will assess the impact of the intervention on caregiver outcomes (depression, burden, stress, problem-solving abilities, self-efficacy, and quality of life) and veteran outcomes (functional abilities).
Aim: To verify the effects of the abdominal hypopressive technic (AHT) associate or not with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in urinary incontinence (UI) symptoms and pelvic floor muscle strength. Methods: Randomized controlled trial. Thirteen incontinent women were randomly divided into an AHT group or AHT+PFMC group. Outcome assessment was carried out using digital palpation (modified Oxford grading scale), Peritron perineometer, and the International Consultation Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) questionnaire. The treatment protocol consisted of five twice-weekly, 40-min one-on-one sessions. The participants were assessed only at baseline and after the intervention. Results: It is expected that the group who performed PFMC will improve the maximal voluntary contractions (MVC) and improve urinary incontinence symptoms, while the hypopressive exercise does not.
TITLE: Desing and implementation of a Immersive Virtual Reality exercise program to improve balance in older people INTRO: Older people grow around the world at a faster rate than any other age group, resulting in an accelerated aging of the population and an increase in life expectancy. In response to this new reality, active aging programs and strategies are especially relevant and it based in physical activity practice, whose main objective is to maintain or improve the functionality of the person, even though the loss of balance in the elderly represents a significant difficulty in their lives, since this aspect reduces their postural control, increasing the risk of falls and injuries. Our project REVIEM (Inmersive Virtual Reality Exergaming in Olders) is a new strategy to improve the balance in older people, using a exercise program with Virtual Reality glasses for this purpose. HYPOTHESIS: The practice of REVIEM protocol based on physical function training in older adults collaborates in the maintenance and improvement of functional capacities, reducing the number of falls and increasing their personal autonomy. GENERAL GOALS: 1.1 Design and implement a REVIEM exercise program / protocol to improve balance in older people 1.2 Analyze the effects of this REVIEM program / protocol, in the short and medium term in institutionalized individuals. 1.3 Identify if there is a relationship between the variables that induce fragility and functional dependence and the REVIEM protocol SPECIFIC GOALS: 2.1 Determine the REVIEM protocol to improve differential effects for 6 minutes a day (3 days a week for 10 weeks) 2.1.1 The improvement of the functional independence of individuals by improving balance, reducing the risk of falls and proper development in activities of daily living. 2.1.2 The improvement of gait. 2.1.3 The improvement of quality of life. 2.1.4 The improvement of handgrip. 2.2 Determine the parameters related to immerse virtual reality exposure. 2.2.1 Safety of the virtual reality exposure 2.2.2 Usability of the virtual reality exposure 2.2.3 Personal experiences and satisfaction of the virtual reality exposure METHODS: Design: Randomized controlled trial. The institutionalized elderly from the geriatric center Saraiva Senior Center in Pontevedra, Spain, will be invited to take part in the study. After they meet the selection criteria, they will be assigned to on experimental group and one control group. Information regarding sociodemographic characteristics and a clinical anamnesis of the participants will be collected. Intervention: Two groups (experimental and control). Experimental group will perform the REVIEM protocol sessions (6 min) focused on the upper and lower limbs. (3 sessions per week for 10 weeks). All sessions will begin with a warm-up focused on the stimulation of coordination and joint mobilization, so that the body is predisposed both centrally and peripherally for the performance of the session and will end with a stretching routine accompanied by breathing cycles calm and controlled. The session will be supervised by the physiotherapist, occupational therapist or expert in physical exercise of the center. Control group will participate in the usual activities proposed by the center management. Assessments: 4 evaluations will be carried: initial, intermediate (at 1 month), final (at 10 weeks) and follow-up (1 month after to end the program). The contents of the assessmentens will be: 1. Characteristics of patients: "ad hoc" record sheet that will include data on age, sex, associated pathologies and pharmacological treatment. 2. REVIEM protocol. Safety (Simulator Sickness Questionnaire), Usability (System Usability Scale) and personal experiences (Game Experience Questionnaire and "ad hoc" interview notebook) 2. Balance, gait and fall risk (Tinetti Test) 3. Functional mobility and lower limbs strength (Five times sit to stand test) 4. Functional autonomy (Timed Up and Go Test) 5. Quality of life (SF-12 Scale) 6. Handgrip (dynamometer) Hypothesis : our findings aim to support the use of new health technologies in the field of rehabilitation and healthcare for the elderly, achieving a feasible and safety Immersive Virtual Reality exergaming program.
The purpose of the study is the long-term implementation of a system with quality of life diagnosis and tailored therapeutic options in order to improve quality of life of patients with breast cancer during follow-up.
The main objective will be to evaluate the changes in the cognitive function in naive patients treated with PCSK9 inhibitors (Alirocumab and Evolocumab) by using the Montreal Cognitive Assesment questionnaire (MOCA). The secondary objectives will be: 1) To evaluate the levels of LDL-cholesterol changes from the beginning to the end of the study 2) To evaluate changes in Quality of Life among the EuroQol EQ-5D-3L questionnaire (it will also be associated to the cognitive function) 3) Assesment of direct costs in medications and outpatients consultations related with the health procedures.
This study will assess the comfort and fit of a novel applicator for endometrial cancer patients who are candidates for vaginal brachytherapy. This study is only assessing the applicator fitting. No patients in this study will be treated with the novel applicator.
The PRE-FURTHER study aims to evaluate the feasibility of the combined treatment with radiotherapy and focussed ultrasound for pain palliation in patients with painful bone metastases, and to optimize the combined treatment logistics. Six to ten patients will be included according to in- and exclusion criteria.
Validation of a new short Swedish patient reported outcome measure for superficial venous insufficiency. Analysis of its capacity to measure quality of life and its responsiveness to change caused by treatment.
The purpose of this research is to gather information on the effects of Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) on quality of life during and after radiation treatment. This study involves randomization. There is a 50 percent chance (like a flip of the coin) that you will be randomized to attend meditation sessions during treatment.
Patients will be randomized to a unimodal or trimodal prehabilitation program prior to surgery for known or suspected gynecologic cancer.