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Purpose The current study aimed to examine the short-term outcomes and multidimensional factors associated with preoperative sedentary behavior among Chinese older adults with gastric cancer. Method An observational study was conducted among older adults with gastric cancer in a tertiary hospital in Jiangsu, China. A total of 393 participants were enrolled by convenience sampling. Sedentary behavior was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Logistic regression was applied to explore the relationship between preoperative sedentary behavior and short-term outcomes. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to determine the factors associated with participants' sedentary behavior. Results Preoperative sedentary behavior was related to multiple outcomes, including total complications, prolonged length of stay, and increased hospitalization costs. Two or more comorbidities and depression were risk factors for sedentary behavior. High-density lipoprotein; female sex; and high school, middle school, and primary school and below educational levels were protective factors for sedentary behavior. Conclusion Health care professionals need to simultaneously concentrate on multidimensional aspects linked to sedentary behavior to successfully administer behavioral interventions for enhancing older adults' overall prognosis. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, xx(x), xx–xx.], Gastric cancer has become a major public problem for the life and health of the population. Surgery is still the main method for treatment (Bray et al., 2024); (Loureiro et [...]

Purpose To explore the experiences of low-income community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in using multi-technology. Method We conducted individual interviews with 14 low-income community-dwelling older adults with MCI aged ≥60 years who participated in a technology-based fall risk assessment study. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded. Two researchers worked together using thematic analysis. Results Five themes were generated: Satisfaction With Technology, Benefits of Using Technology, Challenges of Using Technology, Facilitators of Using Technology, and Recommendations for Other Older Adults. All participants acknowledged obtaining information about fall risk, physical activities, and balance performance. Conclusion Older adults with MCI were able to follow instructions by completing fall risk assessments. They found technology enjoyable and beneficial considering the tracking capacity and feedback obtained from the technology used. These were vital objective data that encouraged fall prevention efforts. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, xx(x), xx–xx.], Falls are a threat to older adults' achievement of optimal health due to their negative effects, including the burden of complications, limited independence, and reduced quality of life (Centers for [...]

Purpose: To analyze cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels using the gold-standard, laboratory-based cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in community-dwelling older adults (N = 145) with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), specifically CPET feasibility, CRF prediction, and CRF status in comparison to published sedentary, cognitively normal, age- and sex-adjusted normative data. Method: Peak oxygen consumption (VO[sub.2Peak] [mL/kg/min]) was assessed by CPET, which was categorized as submaximal, near-maximal, or maximal tests. VO[sub.2Max] predicted was compared to VO[sub.2Max] measured to assess its utility. Data were analyzed with t tests. Results: Participants' mean age was 73.77 years (SD = 5.74 years), with 51.7% males, 91.7% Caucasian, 68.3% married, and 16.9 years (SD = 2.88 years) of education. Mean VO[sub.2Peak] measured was 17.07 (SD = 4.92) for the total sample (18.29 [SD = 4.64] for males, 15.78 [SD = 4.91] for females). Sixteen (11.03%) CPETs were submaximal, 53 (36.55%) were near-maximal, and 76 (52.41%) were maximal. Mean VO[sub.2Max] predicted was 28.59 (SD = 21.94) for the total sample (29.36 [SD = 22.3] for males, 27.76 [SD = 21.68] for females) and was significantly higher than VO[sub.2Max] measured (p < 0.0001). Among participants with maximal CPETs, VO[sub.2Peak] measured was significantly lower than sedentary normative data (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: CPET was feasible for older adults with aMCI. VO[sub.2Max] predicted overly inflates CRF estimates. Low levels of CRF in older adults with aMCI suggest aerobic exercise as an important intervention. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(9), 31–36.], Understanding the role cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) plays in Alzheimer's disease is a critical, understudied area of research. CRF is a physiological measure of habitual physical activity and exercise and has [...]

Objective. Patients on hemodialysis are highly susceptible to falls and fractures. Amplified apprehension regarding the fear of falling (FOF) constitutes a risk factor that restricts physical activity and escalates the probability of falls among the elderly population. This study aimed to elucidate the association between falls and FOF and physical activity in patients on hemodialysis. Methods. A prospective cohort study was conducted across 9 centers. FOF was assessed using the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I). Physical activity was assessed using the Japanese version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form. Subsequently, falls were monitored over a duration of 1 year. Logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the relationship between falls and FOF and physical activity. In addition, in the receiver operating characteristic analysis, the cutoff value of FES-I that predicts falls was determined using the Youden Index. A restricted cubic spline curve was utilized to analyze the nonlinear association between falls and the FES-I. Results. A total of 253 patients on hemodialysis (70.0 [59.0-77.0] years old; 105 female [41.5%]) were included in the analysis. During the 1-year observation period, 90 (35.6%) patients experienced accidental falls. The median FES-I score was 36.0 (24.0-47.0) points, and patients with higher FES-I scores had more falls. Following adjusted logistic regression analysis, FES-I exhibited an independent association with falls (OR = 1.04; 95% CI = 1.01 -1.06), but physical activity was not. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.70 (95% CI = 0.64-0.77), and the FES-I threshold value for distinguishing fallers from non-fallers was determined as 37.5 points (sensitivity 65.6%, specificity 35.0%). A nonlinear relationship between falls and FES-I was observed. Conclusion. FOF was associated with the incidence of falls in patients on hemodialysis. Impact. The evaluation and implementation of interventions targeting the FOF may mitigate the risk of falls. Keywords: Falls, Fear of Falling, Hemodialysis, Physical Activity, Physical Function, Introduction Patients on hemodialysis exhibit a heightened propensity for both falls and fractures compared with their healthier counterparts. (1) The susceptibility of patients on hemodialysis to frailty and sarcopenia surpasses [...]

Objective. Physical activity is recommended for recipients of a kidney transplant. However, ADHERE BRAZIL study found a high prevalence (69%) of physical inactivity in Brazilian recipients of a kidney transplant. To tackle this behavior, a broad analysis of barriers is needed. This study aimed to identify factors (patient and transplant center levels) associated with physical inactivity among recipients of a kidney transplant. Methods. This was a subproject of the ADHERE BRAZIL study, a cross-sectional, multicenter study of 1105 recipients of a kidney transplant from 20 kidney transplant centers. Using a multistage sampling method, patients were proportionally and randomly selected. Applying the Brief Physical Activity Assessment questionnaire, patients were classified as physically active ([greater than or equal to]150 min/wk) or physically inactive ( Results. At the patient level, physical inactivity was associated with smoking (odds ratio = 2.43; 95% CI = 0.97-6.06), obesity (odds ratio = 1.79; 95% CI = 1.26-2.55), peripheral vascular disease (odds ratio = 3.18; 95% CI = 1.20-8.42), >3 posttransplant hospitalizations (odds ratio = 1.58; 95% CI = 1.17-2.13), family income of >1 reference salary ($248.28 per month; odds ratio = 0.66; 95% CI = 0.48-0.90), and student status (odds ratio = 0.58; 95% CI = 0.37-0.92). At the center level, the correlates were having exercise physiologists in the clinical team (odds ratio = 0.54; 95% CI = 0.46-0.64) and being monitored in a teaching hospital (undergraduate students) (odds ratio = 1.47; 95% CI = 1.01 -2.13). Conclusions. This study identified factors associated with physical inactivity after kidney transplantation that may guide future multilevel behavioral change interventions for physical activity. Impact. In a multicenter sample of recipients of a kidney transplant with a prevalence of physical inactivity of 69%, we found associations between this behavior and patient- and center-level factors. At the patient level, the chance of physical inactivity was positively associated with smoking, obesity, and patient morbidity (peripheral vascular disease and hospitalization events after kidney transplantation). Conversely, a high family income and a student status negatively correlated with physical inactivity. At the center level, the presence of a dedicated professional to motivate physical activity resulted in a reduced chance of physical inactivity. A broad knowledge of barriers associated with physical inactivity can allow us to identify patients at a high risk of not adhering to the recommended levels of physical activity. Keywords: Clinical Decision-Making, Kidney Transplant, Multicenter Study, Multilevel Analysis, Physical Inactivity, Introduction For patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney transplantation promotes increased survival and improves quality of life, in addition to being more cost-effective than other renal replacement [...]

Objective. The objective of this study was to synthesize the evidence from systematic reviews on the efficacy of physical therapy and exercise therapy, including interventional elements explicitly aiming at physical activity promotion (PAP) in patients with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Methods. PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were searched from inception to February 28, 2023. Two independent reviewers screened the literature to identify systematic reviews that evaluated the effects of physical therapy and exercise therapy, including PAP interventions. Patient-reported and device-based measures of physical activity (PA) outcomes were included. Qualitative and quantitative data from systematic reviews were extracted by 2 independent reviewers. Assessment of the methodological quality of the included systematic reviews was performed using A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR 2). We assessed primary study overlap by calculating the corrected covered area and conducted the evidence synthesis in accordance with the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Results. Fourteen systematic reviews were included in the present overview, including patients with a variety of NCDs. Most included systematic reviews had critically low (n = 5) to low (n = 7) methodological quality. Most meta-analyses (67%; 8/12) provided evidence supporting the short- and long-term efficacy of PAP interventions, but not all pooled estimates were clinically relevant. Only three of the systematic reviews with meta-analysis included an assessment of the certainty of the evidence. The evidence from systematic reviews without meta-analysis was inconclusive. Conclusions. The results of the present overview suggest that PAP interventions in physical therapy or exercise therapy may be effective in improving PA for patients with NCDs in the short and long term. The results should be interpreted with caution due to the limited certainty of evidence and critically low-to-low methodological quality of the included systematic reviews. Both high-quality primary studies and systematic reviews are required to confirm these results. Impact. There is limited evidence that PAP interventions in physical therapy and exercise therapy may be effective in improving PA for patients with NCDs. Keywords: Exercise Therapy, Physical Activity, Physical Activity Promotion, Physical Therapy, Public health guidelines recommend at least 150 min/wk of moderate-intensity physical activity (PA) to achieve significant health benefits and mitigate health risks. (1) Thereby, PA is defined as "any bodily [...]

Objective. Adults on the autism spectrum are at risk for physical inactivity, obesity, and related health conditions. Physical activity provides physical, social, and mental health benefits across the lifespan. Previous research examined feasibility and effectiveness of physical activity intervention in autistic children, but very few studies target autistic adults. This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of Physical Activity Connections via Telehealth, implemented during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown as an alternative to in-person programming for autistic adults aged 18 to 32. Methods. The 10-week intervention utilized telehealth and remote technologies to deliver a theoretically grounded program to improve physical activity. Strategies included peer-guidance, coaching, individualized wellness goals, customized exercise programs, and wearable activity trackers. Feasibility and acceptability were examined using a mixed-methods design including observational and survey data collection, as well as participant interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. Results. Findings support feasibility and acceptability of telehealth to promote physical activity among autistic adults who have cognitive capacity and ability to utilize remote technology, with applicability beyond pandemic-imposed challenges. Conclusion. Telehealth delivery of physical activity interventions is a viable alternative to in-person programs and may enable autistic adults to overcome barriers to physical activity participation and access. Impact. As the rate of autism continues to rise globally, rehabilitation professionals will play a significant role in promoting health and wellness for autistic individuals across the lifespan. Findings promote informed practice based on the health needs of this growing segment of society. Keywords: Adult, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Peer Support, Physical Activity, Telehealth, Introduction Author note: The use of person-first versus identity-first language is a topic of debate among autistic individuals, advocates, professionals, and the autism research community. Autistic individuals, advocates, and caregivers [...]

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Objective. The purposes of this study were to determine the association between physical activity (PA) behavior and global cognitive function 3 months after stroke and to explore the role of physical capacity as a mediating factor. Methods. Participants with stroke were successively recruited at 5 different hospitals in Norway. PA was measured using accelerometers, with a follow-up period of 7 consecutive days, and global cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). The general pattern of PA and the percentage of participants adhering to World Health Organization PA recommendations (at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic PA per week) were investigated using descriptive statistics. Multiple regression and mediator analyses were used to examine the relationship between PA behavior and MoCA scores; physical capacity, measured with the Short Physical Performance Battery, served as the mediating variable. Results. A total of 193 women (42.6%) and 260 men (57.4%) with a median age of 73.7 years (25th and 75th percentiles =65.8 and 80.4, respectively) and a median MoCA score of 25 points (25th and 75th percentiles =22 and 27, respectively) were included. Mean total time spent walking at moderate intensity was 251.7 (SD = 164.6) min/wk (mean bout length = 20.9 [SD = 7.3] seconds), which indicated 69.3% adherence to World Health Organization guidelines. With each point decrease in the MoCA score, there was an expected 8.6% increase in the odds of nonadherence to PA recommendations. Physical capacity was identified as an important mediating factor, explaining the strength of the association between cognition and PA behavior. Conclusions. In contrast to previous research, in the present study, most participants adhered to the updated global PA guidelines. However, people who had survived stroke and had reduced cognitive function were at higher risk of inactivity, an association mediated by physical capacity. Impact. A better understanding of the association between cognition and PA behavior after stroke might help for developing more targeted early-onset interventions. Keywords: Adherence, Cognitive Function, Physical Activity, Physical Capacity, Stroke, Introduction Stroke is considered to be the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability-adjusted life years worldwide. (1) The prevalence of cognitive impairment after stroke [...]

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Objective. The use of digital health is a novel way to improve access to comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study aims to determine if a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program supported by mobile health (mHealth) technology is equivalent to center-based pulmonary rehabilitation in terms of improvements in exercise capacity and health status in people with COPD. Methods. This study is a prospective, multicenter, equivalence randomized controlled trial (RCT) with intention-to-treat analysis. A hundred participants with COPD will be recruited from 5 pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Following randomization, participants will be assigned in a concealed manner to receive either home-based pulmonary rehabilitation supported by mHealth or center-based pulmonary rehabilitation. Both programs will be 8 weeks and will include progressive exercise training, disease management education, self-management support, and supervision by a physical therapist. Co-primary outcome measures will be the 6-Minute Walk Test and the COPD Assessment Test. Secondary outcome measures will include the St George&apos;s Respiratory Questionnaire, the EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level, the modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale, the 1-minute sit-to-stand test, the 5 times sit-to-stand test, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, daily physical activity levels, health care utilization, and costs. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and at the end of the intervention. Participant experience will be assessed through semi-structured interviews at the end of the intervention. Utilization of health care and costs will be measured again after 12 months. Impact. This study will be the first rigorous RCT to examine the effects of a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program supported by mHealth technology that includes comprehensive clinical outcome evaluation, assessment of daily physical activity, a health economic analysis, and qualitative analysis. If findings demonstrate that there is equivalence in clinical outcomes, that the mHealth program costs the least amount (and is thus cost-effective), and that the mHealth program is acceptable to participants, such programs should be widely implemented to improve access to pulmonary rehabilitation. Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Exercise, mHealth, Physical Activity, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Quality of Life, Introduction Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a core, non-pharmacological intervention in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with strong evidence of effective-ness. (1-3 )PR traditionally consists of structured programs [...]

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