scholarly journals Physical Activity Dimensions Differentially Predict Physical and Mental Components of Health-Related Quality of Life: Evidence from a Sport for All Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13370
Author(s):  
Andreas Ihle ◽  
Bruna R. Gouveia ◽  
Élvio R. Gouveia ◽  
Boris Cheval ◽  
Marcelo de Maio Nascimento ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical History ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Profile ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The present cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between different dimensions of physical activity (PA) (i.e., work, sport, leisure) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) (i.e., overall, physical component, mental component) in an adult lifespan sample of 381 active individuals (age range: 18–88 years; 38.8% men), while controlling for important covariates in terms of sex, age, education, and health profile regarding medical history. HRQoL was assessed using the 12-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12). Usual (i.e., previous 12 months) PA was assessed during face-to-face interviews using the Baecke questionnaire. Hierarchical regression analyses showed in Step 1 that the three PA dimensions work, sport, and leisure (entered simultaneously) together predicted 8%, 10%, and 4% of the variance in SF-12 total score, SF-12 physical component, and SF-12 mental component, respectively. In the final model, adjusting for sex, age, education, and health profile regarding medical history, sport emerged as the only PA dimension predicting SF-12 total score and the SF-12 physical component. In conclusion, health-policy targets at the community level should include the promotion of lifelong engagement in PA, especially sport, to allow the sustainability of HRQoL across the lifespan of our society.

Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life and Physical Activity Among Older Adults in the First-Wave COVID-19 Outbreak: A Longitudinal Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Rosiane Jesus do Nascimento ◽  
Valter Cordeiro Barbosa Filho ◽  
Cassiano Ricardo Rech ◽  
Rafaela Batista Brasil ◽  
Renato Campos Junior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Daily Physical Activity ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The current study aimed to follow the effects of social/physical distancing strategies on health-related daily physical activity and quality of life among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seventy-two older adults who were enrolled in a University–Community program in March 2020 (age = 66.8 ± 4.82 years, ♀59) answered five phone-based surveys up to 120 days after the COVID-19 outbreak (from April to August 2020). The Short Form 6D and international physical activity (short version) questionnaires were applied. A significant reduction was observed in daily physical activity levels, metabolic equivalent of task, and health-related quality of life scores as well as an increase in sitting time during the week and on weekend days (all p < .01). The authors noted differences in lifestyle conditions at the beginning of the social/physical distancing in the community assessed (p < .01). Health vulnerabilities among older adults have been emphasized during the COVID-19 outbreak, impacting daily physical activity and health-related quality of life.

scholarly journals QUALIDADE DE VIDA RELACIONADA À SAÚDE (HRQL) DE ADULTOS ENTRE 50 E 80 ANOS PRATICANTES DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA REGULAR: APLICAÇÃO DO SF-36

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (esp) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andréa Kruger Gonçalves ◽  
Adriane Ribeiro Teixeira ◽  
Cíntia De la Rocha Freitas ◽  
Eliane Jost Blessmann ◽  
Laysla Roedel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

A qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde-HRQL possui um caráter multidimensional com integração da saúde física, do bem-estar psicológico e da satisfação social. O objetivo foi avaliar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (HRQL) de participantes de meia-idade e de idosos de um projeto de atividade física regular. O tipo de estudo foi descritivo, com corte transversal, sendo que a amostra foi composta por 40 adultos com idade entre 50 e 80 anos, integrantes do CELARI da ESEF/UFRGS. O instrumento utilizado foi o SF-36 e a análise empregada utilizou a estatística descritiva e o teste de correlação de Pearson. A pontuação dos domínios por ordem decrescente foi: AS, AF, AE, EGS, CF, SM, VIT, DOR. Houve correlação positiva significativa entre a maioria dos domínios do SF-36. As correlações não significativas ocorreram entre EGS x AS, SM x AF. A idade apenas correlacionou-se com o domínio EGS. A HRQL da amostra mostrou-se com valores superiores, ao ser comparada com a de outros estudos. Os valores atingiram no mínimo 70% de pontuação, na média dos domínios. Os resultados indicaram um nível satisfatório de HRQL e relação entre os domínios do SF-36. palavras-chave Envelhecimento. Qualidade de Vida. Atividade Física. Saúde. abstract The health-related quality of life – HRQOL is a multidimensional issue with integration of physical health, psychological well-being and social satisfaction factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the health-related quality of life – HRQOL in ageing people who practice regular physical activity. This study was a descriptive cross-sectional and  the sample included 40 adults, aged between 50 and 80 years, attending a University Extension Program. The instrument used was the Brazilian version of Short Form-36. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to summarize HRQL data and Pearson’s correlation for comparison between domains. The score of the domains in descending order were: AS, AF, AE, EGS, CF, SM, VIT, DOR. There was a significant positive correlation between the majority of SF-36. The correlations were not significant between EGS x AS, SM x AF. The age was correlated only with the EGS field. The HRQL of the sample proved to be higher, when compared with other studies. The values ​​reached a minimum score of 70% in average scores. The results indicated a satisfactory level of HRQOL and a significant relationship between different aspects of health-related quality of life. keywords Aging. Quality of Life. Physical Activity. Health.

Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in People With Back Pain: A Population-Based Pooled Study of 27,273 Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-188
Author(s):  
Hosam Alzahrani ◽  
Sonia W.M. Cheng ◽  
Debra Shirley ◽  
Martin Mackey ◽  
Emmanuel Stamatakis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: To investigate the association between moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in people with back pain. Methods: The sample comprised adults aged 16 years and older who participated in the Welsh Health Survey (2011–2015). The HRQoL was evaluated using the 36-item short form. Participants were categorized into 4 groups based on minutes per week of MVPA: inactive (no MVPA), insufficiently active (<150 min/wk), sufficiently active (≥150 and <300 min/wk), and very active (≥300 min/wk). The authors investigated the association between MVPA and HRQoL using generalized linear models and multiple linear regression. Results: Of the 74,578 adults in the survey cohorts, 27,273 participants diagnosed with back pain were included in the analyses. Consistent direct curvilinear associations between MVPA and HRQoL were demonstrated for all 36-item short form domains (P < .001), in both the minimally and fully adjusted models, with the highest scores observed for sufficiently active and very active participants. Compared with the inactive group, those who were insufficiently active; sufficiently active; and very active had an average difference of 6.31 (95% confidence interval, 5.70–6.92), 7.72 (95% confidence interval, 7.04–8.41), and 8.00 (95% confidence interval, 7.12–8.89) points in the overall HRQoL, respectively. Conclusion: The authors found a consistent direct curvilinear association between MVPA and HRQoL.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life of COPD patients aged over 40 years

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Fazekas-Pongor ◽  
M. Fekete ◽  
P. Balazs ◽  
D. Árva ◽  
M. Pénzes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

AbstractBackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth most frequent disease globally, and its worldwide prevalence is projected to increase in the following decades. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of COPD patients depends on multiple factors.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to identify the most important risk factors affecting HRQOL of COPD patients and to measure how specific clinical parameters can predict HRQOL.MethodsA questionnaire-based cross-sectional study combined with clinical data was conducted among patients diagnosed with COPD (n = 321, 52.6% females, mean age 66.4 ± 9.5) at the National Koranyi Institute for Pulmonology, Budapest in 2019–2020. The inclusion criteria were age ≥40 years and existing COPD. Multivariate linear regression analyses were conducted on three components of the COPD-specific Saint George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ-C) and on the physical (PCS) and mental component scales (MCS) of the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to evaluate the effects of patient and disease characteristics on COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores.ResultsWe found that frequent exacerbations, multiple comorbidities and tobacco smoking were associated with worse HRQOL. Engaging in more frequent physical activity and better 6-minute walking distance results were associated with better HRQOL.ConclusionsOur results indicate that the complex therapy of COPD should focus not only on improving lung functions and preventing exacerbation, but also on treating comorbidities, encouraging increased physical activity, and supporting smoking cessation to assure better HRQOL for patients.

Association Between Health-Related Quality of Life, Physical Fitness, and Physical Activity in Older Adults Recently Discharged From Hospital

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 405-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Therese Brovold ◽  
Dawn A. Skelton ◽  
Hilde Sylliaas ◽  
Morten Mowe ◽  
Astrid Bergland
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship among health-related quality of life (HRQOL), physical fitness, and physical activity in older patients after recent discharge from hospital. One hundred fifteen independent-living older adults (ages 70–92 years) were included. HRQOL (Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form Health Survey), physical activity (Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly), and physical fitness (Senior Fitness Test) were measured 2–4 weeks after discharge. Higher levels of physical activity and physical fitness were correlated with higher self-reported HRQOL. Although cause and effect cannot be determined from this study, the results suggest that a particular focus on the value of physical activity and physical fitness while in hospital and when discharged from hospital may be important to encourage patients to actively preserve independence and HRQOL. It may be especially important to target those with lower levels of physical activity, poorer physical fitness, and multiple comorbidities.

scholarly journals Exercise capacity, physical activity, and health-related quality of life in adults with CHD

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 668-673
Author(s):  
Linda Ashman Kröönström ◽  
Åsa Cider ◽  
Anna-Klara Zetterström ◽  
Linda Johansson ◽  
Peter Eriksson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Reference Values ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Exercise Tests ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

AbstractObjectives:The aim of this study was to assess exercise capacity, physical activity, and health-related quality of life within a broad and unselected group of adults with CHD.Design:From April 2009 to February 2014, 1310 patients were assessed for suitability to participate in this single-centre cross-sectional study. Seven hundred and forty-seven (57%) patients were included, performed a submaximal bicycle test, and answered questionnaires regarding physical activity and health-related quality of life. Exercise capacity, physical activity, and health-related quality of life were compared with reference values and correlations were studied.Results:The exercise capacities of men and women with CHD were 58.7 and 66.3%, respectively, of reference values. Approximately, 20–25% of the patients did not achieve the recommended amount of physical activity. In addition, men scored significantly less points on 7 out of 10 scales of health-related quality of life and women in 6 out of 10 scales, compared with reference values. The strongest correlation was between exercise capacity and the Short Form-36 (physical function).Conclusions:Exercise capacity was impaired in all adults with CHD, including those with less complicated CHD. One-quarter of the patients did not achieve the recommended levels of physical activity. Exercise tests followed by individualised exercise prescriptions may be offered to all patients with CHD aiming to increase exercise capacity, levels of physical activity, improve health-related quality of life, and reduce the risk of acquired life-style diseases.

scholarly journals Physical activity and health-related quality of life in former elite and recreational cricketers from the UK with upper extremity or lower extremity persistent joint pain: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e032606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garrett Scott Bullock ◽  
Gary Collins ◽  
Nicholas Peirce ◽  
Nigel K Arden ◽  
Stephanie R Filbay
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Physical Components

ObjectiveTo evaluate and compare physical activity (PA) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in former elite and recreational cricketers with upper extremity (UE), lower extremity (LE) or no joint pain.Study designCross-sectional cohort.SettingDespite the high prevalence of joint pain in former athletes, the impact of UE pain and LE pain on PA and HRQoL and potential differences between former recreational and elite athletes are poorly understood.Participants703 former cricketers aged ≥18 years (mean age 58.7, SD 12.9, played an average of 30 (IQR 20–40) seasons, 72% of whom had played at a recreational level) were recruited through the Cricket Health and Wellbeing Study and met eligibility requirements (UE pain, LE pain or no joint pain (defined as pain on most days of the past month)).Primary and secondary outcomesThe International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form collected weekly metabolic equivalents (METS), while the Short-Form 8 collected physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component scores. Kruskal-Wallis tests with Dunn’s post-hoc and multivariable linear regressions were performed.ResultsWeekly METS were similar in former cricketers with UE pain (median (IQR) 2560 (722–4398)), LE pain (2215 (527–3903)) and no pain (2449 (695–4203), p=0.39). MCS were similar between groups (UE pain 56.0 (52.1–60.0); LE pain 55.2 (51.1–59.4); no pain 54.7 (50.7–58.7), p=0.38). PCS were more impaired in former cricketers with UE pain (49.8 (44.9–54.8)) or LE pain (46.7 (41.0–51.9)) compared with no pain (54.2 (51.5–56.9), p<0.0001). Former cricketers with LE pain reported worse PCS than those with UE pain (p=0.04). Similar relationships were observed in former elite and recreational cricketers.ConclusionDespite impaired physical components of HRQoL in former cricketers with UE pain or LE pain, pain was not related to PA levels or mental components of HRQoL. Physical components of HRQoL were most impaired in those with LE pain, and findings were similar among former elite and recreational cricketers.

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