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8. Impact of health literacy in patients with cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Kanejima, Yuji, Shimogai, Takayuki, Kitamura, Masahiro, Ishihara, Kodai, and Izawa, Kazuhiro P.

Subjects
Meta-analysis, Cardiovascular diseases, Health literacy, Cardiac rehabilitation
Abstract

Objective: To clarify the impacts of health literacy on mortality, readmission, and quality of life (QOL) in the secondary or tertiary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) through a meta-analysis. Methods: Six electronic databases were searched on June 11, 2020. Observational studies involving patients with CVD, health literacy as an exposure factor and mortality, readmission, or QOL as outcomes were included in this study. Two researchers screened the retrieved articles and extracted data independently. The meta-analysis calculated the pooled relative risk of mortality and readmission. We also assessed the body of evidence based on Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). Results: Following screening of 1616 studies, 16 observational studies were included. The mean rate of low health literacy was 32.8%. All studies focusing on QOL showed significant impacts of health literacy. Pooled relative risk was 1.621 (95% confidence interval: 1.089–2.412) for mortality and 1.184 (95% confidence interval: 1.035–1.355) for readmission, indicating significant effects of health literacy. GRADE assessment showed “LOW” certainty for each outcome. Conclusion: Low health literacy was significantly associated with increased mortality and hospital readmission and decreased QOL in patients with CVD. Practice implications: Considering low health literacy in clinical practice is very important to improve prognosis of CVD patients.

Published
2022

11. Relation of sedentary behaviour to physical function in phase I cardiac rehabilitation

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Izawa, Kazuhiro P., Kanejima, Yuji, Kitamura, Masahiro, Ishihara, Kodai, Ogura, Asami, Kubo, Ikko, Oka, Koichiro, Nagashima, Hitomi, Tawa, Hideto, Matsumoto, Daisuke, and Shimizu, Ikki

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Increased sedentary behaviour (SB) is reportedly associated with mortality and morbidity in cardiovascular disease. However, its relation with physical function is not well understood in phase I cardiac rehabilitation (CR). This study aimed to investigate the rate of SB and the relation between SB and physical function among patients participating in phase I CR. This prospective multicentre cohort study enrolled patients participating in CR from October 2020 to July 2022. Patients with probable dementia and difficulty walking alone were excluded. We used sitting SB time as the index of SB and the Short Performance Physical Battery (SPPB) as the index of physical function at discharge. Patients were divided into the low SB group (

Published
2023

13. Association between social skills and motor skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review

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Ohara, Reiko, Kanejima, Yuji, Kitamura, Masahiro, Izawa, Kazuhiro P., Ohara, Reiko, Kanejima, Yuji, Kitamura, Masahiro, and Izawa, Kazuhiro P.

Abstract

Social communication and motor skill deficits are prevalent characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This systematic research review investigates whether and how broad social skills and motor skills may be related among individuals with ASD. We performed a PubMed search of articles written in English, using these study inclusion criteria: (a) an association between social and motor and skills among individuals previously diagnosed with autism; (b) one or more social skills measures were used; and (c) one or more measures of gross or fine motor skills were used. We classified data into two categories, and we based the association of these variables on correlation coefficients, p-values, coefficients of determination, and authors’ description of “may be associated” and “may not be associated.” Despite heterogeneity among these relevant studies, a highly likely association between social and motor skills emerged. Of a total of 16 studies reviewed, 12 reported associations between these skill sets. Three studies reported that fine motor skills had a stronger relationship with social skills than did gross motor skills. Among the gross motor skills associated with social skills, object control skills seemed most closely linked to social skills. Among fine motor skills, manual dexterity seemed to most closely related to social skills.

Published
2020

16. The Impact of Aquatic Exercise on Walking Ability, Quality of Life, and Enjoyment in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review.

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Nakatani M, Kanejima Y, Ishihara K, Koo H, and Izawa KP

Abstract

Background/objectives: Aquatic exercise is attracting attention as a method of rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy (CP). The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate whether aquatic exercise for children with CP improves their walking ability and quality of life (QOL) and is enjoyable for them., Methods: A literature search was conducted on 2 August 2024 using three databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials through Evidence-Based Medicine Reviews. Studies included in the review focused on aquatic exercise interventions for children with CP, with outcomes related to walking ability, QOL, or enjoyment. Studies that did not isolate the effects of aquatic exercise (except when combined with conventional interventions) were excluded. Two reviewers independently conducted screening and risk of bias assessments., Results: Seven studies involving 94 participants in total were included in the review. Three of these studies had a control group. All four studies reported improvements in walking ability, including walking endurance and efficiency. One of two studies showed improvement in health-related QOL (HRQOL) compared to the control group, whereas the other did not show significant differences between groups. All three studies that assessed enjoyment reported high levels of enjoyment of aquatic exercise. However, all studies were at risk of bias., Conclusions: The reviewed studies suggest that aquatic exercise for children with CP may be enjoyable and may improve walking ability. Further research is needed to accurately assess the effects of aquatic exercise and compare it to other interventions.

Published
2025
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