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Filter by:The objective of this study is to study the effects of the Life Story Book intervention on depressive symptoms and meaning in life for mentally alert residents of nursing homes.
This study assesses the effect of adjusting the occlusal surface of a custom-made mouthguard on the degree of satisfaction with a mouthguard among water polo players. Twenty-four water polo players will wear a custom-made conventional mouthguard and a custom-made mouthguard with occlusal adjustment, two weeks per mouthguard. They will wear it during training sessions and for competing. The sequence will be randomized to obtain one-half of the participants starting the first week wearing the conventional mouthguard, and the other half wearing the mouthguard with occlusal adjustment. The participants will rate the degree of interference with oral functions or discomfort in reference to speech, breathing, swallowing, gag reflex, fits too tight, fits too loose, aesthetics and athletic performance, in a 10-point scale, considering 0 no discomfort/interference and 10 maximum discomfort/interference. After each session, players also rated the perception of protection, the degree of improvement on athletic performance and the degree of satisfaction in a 10-point scale, considering 0 no protection/satisfaction and 10 maximum protection/satisfaction.
The current study aims to explore the impact of a two-session group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention compared to an assessment-only control on psychological outcomes in healthy older adults. The proposed study has two main objectives. 1. Examine the impact the intervention on targeted ACT processes over time 2. Examine the impact of the intervention on aspects of eudaimonic well-being over time
TITLE: Relation between focused resistance training and its effect on cognitive performance and functional Independence of institutionalized elderly. HIPOTHESIS: The performance of a physical exercise program based on resistance training in older adults stabilizes or improves some parameters of the functional independence as well as the cognitive function, finding effects overall organism by the focused training of some muscular groups. GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 1) to analyze the differential effects of an exercise program based on the training of the muscular strength of the upper body versus a lower body one, at short and long term in institutionalized elderly people; 2) to identify if there is any relations between the variables that induce frailness or functional dependence and the physical exercise program. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: To determine the differential effects of a physical exercise program based on the development of the muscular strength of the upper body versus the lower body, in sessions of 40 minutes a day, 2 days per week during 7 months on: a) The improvement of functional independence by the amelioration of balance, decrease of fall risk and an adequate development in the activities of daily living; b) The improvement of the global cognitive function; c) The improvement of the quality of life. METHODS - Design: Controlled trial. The institutionalized elderly from the geriatric centers will be invited to take part in the study. After they meet the selection criteria, they will be assigned to two experimental groups and one control group in each center. Information regarding sociodemographic characteristics and a clinical anamnesis of the participants will be collected. - Intervention: Three groups, one from each centre. Two centers, experimental groups, will perform two physical exercises programs of resistance training with elastic bands, one focused on the upper and one on the lower body. They will be carried 2 days per week, during 3 months in 45-minute sessions. The program will consist of 5 exercises, with a volume of 4 sets of 12 repetitions, with 2-minute breaks between sets and 3 between exercises. Control group will participate in 40 minutes stretching sessions, 3 times per week. After 3 months of exercise and after three months of transition, they experimental groups will perform the other program for another 3 months, crossing the interventions. - Assessments: Six will be carried: At the beginning, at the end of the first intervention, at the beginning of the second one, at the end and a follow up 3 months later. In each, it will be assessed the potential cognitive impairment and cognitive status (Spanish version of the MMSE, Fototest and Trail Making Test part A), functional independence (Timed Up and Go Test), grip strength (hand dynamometer), lower body strength (30 Seconds Chair Stands) and flexibility/mobility (Chair Sit-and-Reach and Back Scratch Test.)
Fatigue is a common and problematic symptom of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The investigators have developed a new program, called the Personal Energy Planning (PEP) program, that teaches people with ESRD to manage fatigue by using energy conservation strategies during everyday life (eg. organization, prioritization, using good body postures and assistive tools). A large study is needed to test whether the program is helpful for people with ESRD. First, the investigators need to do a smaller-scale pilot study to help plan the large study. The main purposes of this pilot study are to see how many people with ESRD are willing and able to complete the PEP program, and to explore whether the program helps people feel less fatigued. The investigators plan to invite 40 people with ESRD from 4 dialysis units in Calgary, Alberta to participate. People with ESRD who report feeling unusually tired a lot of the time (using a symptom assessment tool completed every 2 months) will be asked to take part. Study participants will either do the PEP program, or another program (the control) that gives them general information about kidney disease. Participants will also be asked to complete questionnaires about fatigue before and after the study. The investigators will compare fatigue scores between the PEP program group and the control group, and record how many agree to take part in the study and complete all study activities. This pilot study will help the investigators plan next steps for research into the PEP program.
The aim of this study was to assess the treatment effect of plates and conventional exercises on health related quality of life, pain, functional level, psychological state in young adults. Randomised controlled study. Participants were randomly divided into 3 groups: a plates exercise group (n = 29), a therapeutic exercise group (n = 21), and a control group (n = 35). The therapeutic and plates groups underwent related training programs for 3 month, while the controls had no specific training. After demographic knowledge were collected the investigators carried out the following assessments on all participants: the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Waist/ Hip ratio (WHr), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Notthingham Health Profile (NHP). All subjects were evaluated at baseline and post-training.
Background: Physical exercise should be an essential component of the therapeutic plan for every person diagnosed with cancer. However, most of these patients are inactive and only a few of them receive prescription and follow-up for safe and effective exercise plans. Objective: in a first experimental phase, we will evaluate actual implementation (reach and adherence) and clinical effectiveness (physical fitness, quality of life and symptoms) of the BIZI ORAIN (BO) exercise program, for all patients diagnosed with cancer, compared to standardized physical activity counseling. In a second, observational phase, we will evaluate the association between levels of physical activity actually performed by all the participants and their 12 months evolution, in terms of physical fitness, quality of life, symptomatology and survival. Design: Hybrid study, with a first experimental phase in which patients diagnosed with cancer will be randomly assigned to two parallel groups, one that immediately performs the BO program for 12 weeks and the other one that performs the same programme three months later (delayed treatment). In the second phase, observational, the entire cohort of participants will be followed-up for one year. Population: Any person diagnosed with cancer in the previous two years (minimum sample size = 1013) free of bone metastases, hematological or other exercise contraindications. BIZI ORAIN program: based on the "Life Now" program of the Australian Cancer Council, BO is a 12-week small-group exercise program supervised by specially trained instructors combining moderate to high intensity aerobic and strength exercises (three 1 hour sessions a week). Outcome measurements: the main outcome variable will be the change in functional capacity at three months (400 meters walk test). Secondary variables include mortality, quality of life (general SF-36 and cancer specific quality of life -European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C-30-), symptoms (Cancer-related fatigue - Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-Fatigue), exposure to physical activity level objectively registered with Actigraph wGT3X-BT accelerometer, chronic inflammation (C-reactive protein, adiponectin, and pro-inflammatory cytokines Il-1, Il-6 , and TNF-), body composition and bone health (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), measured at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months. Analyses: changes observed in the outcome variables at three months will be compared between patients assigned to BO and to the reference group (delayed treatment) using analysis of the covariance, adjusted for baseline levels. To analyze the association between over time change in physical activity and the outcome variables mixed effects longitudinal models will be used for repeated measures throughout the 12 months of follow-up. Cox proportional hazards models will be used for the survival analysis. Qualitative analyses will combine a deductive approach with an inductive one based on Grounded Theory. In the deductive approach, the researchers will identify several thematic categories related to the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Conclusions: BO is the first experience in Spain of a population-based exercise program that will guarantee, through a scientific evaluation, both clinical and implementation results. This will drastically advance the treatment of people suffering from cancer helping them to reverse the effects of their disease, the adverse effects of the therapies and to improve anti-cancer treatment efficacy, their quality of life and survival
There is a high prevalence of poor sleep quality among university students studying in different areas such as medicine, nursing, art, science, social work etc. and in different countries. However, the studies done especially for physiotherapy students, and in Turkey, as well, are not many. Therefore, we aimed to search the sleep quality among physiotherapy students, and observe the association between the health related quality of life and physical activity level of the physiotherapy students. The physiotherapy students were included. Their quality of sleep will be assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The physical activity will be searched by International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and SF-36 will be used to assess quality of life. Data is going to analyzed statistically
Clinical objectives: estimate the common effect of the EfiKroniK physical exercise program for people with a set of Chronic diseases (solid cancers, hematological, schizophrenia and COPD), expressed in terms of functional capacity, quality of life and others results, regarding the standardized intervention of healthy habits 'Prescribe Healthy Living 'PVS. Implementation objectives: describe the adherence, continuity, adequacy and usefulness of EfiKroniK perceived by patients and professionals, with the purpose of designing implementation strategies, which will be evaluated in future trials. Design: clinical trial and implementation, pragmatic and randomized to two groups stratified by pathology, followed for 12 m. Participants: 370 patients diagnosed with solid cancers, hematological cancers, schizophrenia and COPD, in the most advanced stages. Scope: Hospital de Cruces, Basque Country University, Primary Care Research Unit of Bizkaia. Intervention: personalized exercise program for patients, supervised during 3 months by nursing in primary and autonomous care afterwards, with support from community resources. Reference group: PVS program, of proven effectiveness for the promotion of physical activity, diet and smoking cessation. Measurements: main measure of results: functional capacity at 3 months (6-minute test and submaximal running / running tests at foot to determine the speed of lactate thresholds) and quality of life at 6 and 12 months (SF-36 and specific questionnaires by pathology). Secondary variable results: physical and psychic symptomatology, biological markers, physical form and survival. Analysis: The common effect of the exercise will be estimated by comparing both groups by intention to treat, by means of analysis of the covariance of mixed effects for the changes observed at 3, 6 and 12 months adjusted for the baseline and possible confounders. Previously, a possible interaction effect between the pathology group and the effect of the intervention will be ruled out. The cost-effectiveness and cost-utility reasons.
Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) has a great negative impact on health-related quality of life. In literatures, few studies reported the comparisons of health related quality of life between OAB-wet and OAB-dry female patients. Thus, our aim is to compare the clinical variables and health-related quality of life between OAB-wet and OAB-dry women.