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- Deka, Pallav, et al.
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High-Intensity Interval and Resistance Training Improve Health Outcomes in Older Adults With Coronary Disease
- 2022
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Ingår i: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. - : ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. - 1525-8610 .- 1538-9375. ; 23:1, s. 60-65
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: Both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and resistance exercises (R) are used in cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the combined effect of an HIIT + R exercise program in older adults with CAD is not well investigated. The studys purpose was to assess the changes in anthropometric parameters, physical activity, functional capacity, physiological parameters, and quality of life (QoL) in this population following a combined HIIT + R program. Design: The study was a 2-group (n = 45 each) randomized controlled single-blinded trial. Setting and Participants: The study was done at a treatment clinic of a tertiary hospital. The mean age of participants was 69.23 +/- 4.9 years. The HIIT + R group performed 8 sessions (1/wk) of HIIT + R training. The 30 minutes of the active exercise phase consisted of ten 3-minute bouts. Each bout comprised of 1 minute of high-intensity treadmill walking at 85% to 90% maximum heart rate (MHR), followed by a low-intensity walking at 60%-70% MHR, followed by low-to moderate-intensity resistance training. The Usual Care group underwent conventional medical treatment. Measures: Anthropometric measurements [weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, body fat percentage, lean body mass], physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire), functional capacity (Incremental Shuttle Walking Test), physiologic measurements (blood pressure, heart rate), and QoL (36-Item Short Form Health Survey) were measured pre- and postintervention. Results: Significant group and time interaction were found for the participants in the HIIT + R Group for BMI (P =.001), body fat percentage (P =.001), waist circumference (P <.001), physical activity (P <.001), functional capacity (P <.001), and QoL (P =.001) compared with the UC Group. Significant improvement in systolic blood pressure (P =.001) was seen in the HIIT + R group. Conclusions and Implications: A combined HIIT thorn R training protocol in older adults with CAD can be useful in producing desired health outcomes. Further evaluation of longer duration exercise programs with more frequent dosing needs to be evaluated for their benefits and sustainability. (C) 2021 AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
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- Durante, Angela, et al.
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Psychological Health Among Older Adults During and After Quarantine: A Multi-Method Study
- 2023
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Ingår i: Western Journal of Nursing Research. - : SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC. - 0193-9459 .- 1552-8456.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: Depression among older adults is a growing problem. With aging being a risk factor for COVID-19 infection, depression in this population may have been exacerbated. This study aimed to describe experiences and changes in depressive symptoms and well-being of older adults during and after the COVID-19 first wave in Spain. Methods: The study used a multi-method design. Participants self-reported depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale) and well-being (Cantril Ladder of Life). Participants were asked about changes in depressive symptoms or well-being during quarantine. If a change was perceived, they were asked to describe the change. In addition, the Patient Global Impression of Change scale was used. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses were performed on the data. Results: 111 participants (mean age: 71 +/- 5 years; 76% women) completed the study. Sixty-three percent reported mild and 2% reported major depressive symptoms. Nearly half (47.7%) reported changes in depressive symptoms during the lockdown. While 37% reported feeling better during the lockdown, about 11% reported depressive symptoms were worse now compared with during the lockdown. 60% reported worsening well-being during the quarantining period. The qualitative analysis revealed 2 main themes: (1) psychological discomfort (mood deflection, fear/worries, and boredom/inactivity) and (2) social issues (inability to go out, missing family members and others). Conclusions: Worsening depressive symptoms and lowering of well-being were noticed in this sample of older adults during and post-COVID lockdowns. Evaluation of mental health in the primary care setting and providing referrals for mental health services is essential for older adults who experienced COVID-19-related lockdowns.
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