Tag: Elderly

Međukulturna adaptacija, valjanost i pouzdanost tamil verzije Skale učinkovitosti pada – Međunarodne u starijoj indijskoj populaciji

Sivakumar Ramachandran, Nandini Rajan

Sivakumar Ramachandran, Nandini Rajan – Cross-cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of the Tamil version of the Falls-Efficacy Scale – International in Indian elderly population –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(1); 187-191

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG2EF86RB

Sažetak
Pozadina. Skala učinkovitosti pada – Međunarodna (FES-I) je mjera valjanosti i pouzdanosti koja se koristi za procjenu straha od pada. Međutim, vrijedi napomenuti da FES-I trenutno nije dostupan na tamilskom jeziku. Stoga je cilj ove studije bio međukulturno prilagoditi mjeru na tamilski jezik i naknadno testirati valjanost i pouzdanost prevedene verzije.
Metode. Izvorna engleska verzija FES-I prevedena je prema protokolu koji je postavio ProFaNE. Tamil verzija, FES-I (T), dana je 81 starijem sudioniku koji govori tamilski. Statističke analize provedene su za usporedbu grupa na temelju dobi, spola, straha od pada i povijesti pada. Valjanost FES-I (T) ocijenjena je usporedbom njezinih rezultata s rezultatima TUG testa i SPPB-a. Pouzdanost FES-I (T) ocijenjena je korištenjem koeficijenta unutarklasne korelacije.
Rezultati. Ukupni rezultati dobiveni iz FES-I (T) pokazali su pozitivnu korelaciju s rezultatima dobivenim iz TUG testa (rs = 0.584), dok su pokazali negativnu korelaciju s rezultatima dobivenim iz SPPB-a (rs = −0.619, p-vrijednost < 0.001). Nadalje, pouzdanost ponovljenog testiranja FES-I (T) pokazala se izvrsnom, s koeficijentom unutarklasne korelacije za ukupni rezultat koji je zabilježio vrijednost od 0.99.
Zaključak. Na temelju nalaza ove studije, može se zaključiti da je FES-I (T) vrijedan alat koji se može učinkovito koristiti u kliničkoj praksi i istraživačkim postavkama za procjenu straha od pada kod starijih osoba koje govore tamilski.
Ključne riječi
učinkovitost pada, starije osobe, tamilski jezik
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Impact of lung boost exerciser on lung compliance and quality of life in elderly

Mai M. Ahmed, Manar M. Badawy, Nesreen G. El­ Nahas, Zahra M. Hassan

Mai M. Ahmed, Manar M. Badawy, Nesreen G. El­ Nahas, Zahra M. Hassan – Impact of lung boost exerciser on lung compliance and quality of life in elderly. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(5); 26-31

Abstract
Purpose. To assess the effect of lung boost exerciser on lung compliance, aerobic functional capacity and quality of life in elderly. Materials and methods: sixty subjects of both sexes (31 women and 29 men) participated in this study with age group from 70­80 years. Subjects assigned randomly into two equal groups. Group A received a conventional physical therapy programme for the chest in form of diaphragmatic breathing exercise, pursed-lip breathing exercise and upper limb Exercises connected with respiration, while Group B received Lung boost exerciser in addition to conventional physical therapy programme for the chest. Received three sessions a week for the next 12 weeks. The treatment was applied for 12 weeks, three sessions per week. Variables were assessed before and after intervention for each subject and statistically analyzed: (forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) were assessed by spirometry), diaphragmatic excursion (was assessed by percussion), quality of life (was assessed by quality of life score (QoL) and aerobic functional capacity (was assessed by six-minute walk test). Results: statistical analysis using mixed MANOVA showed that there was no significant difference in all parameters between both groups before treatment (p > 0.05). Comparison between groups after treatment revealed a significant increase in FVC, FEV1, MIP, and 6MWD of the group B compared with that of the group A (p < 0.001). Also, there was a significant decrease in QoL score (p < 0.001) and a significant increase in diaphragmatic excursion of the group B compared with that of group A after treatment. Conclusions: Lung boost exerciser is an effective modality that can be added to traditional physical therapy protocols and revealed a positive impact on lung compliance and quality of life in elderly.
Key words:
elderly, respiratory exercises, lung boost exerciser, spirometry
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Physiotherapy management in geriatrics

Tomasz Pasek, Marcin Kempiński, Jarosław Pasek, Romualda Mucha, Aleksander Sieroń

Tomasz Pasek, Marcin Kempiński, Jarosław Pasek, Romualda Mucha, Aleksander Sieroń – Physiotherapy management in geriatrics. Fizjoterapia Polska 2007; 7(4); 455-464

Abstract
The important role of the physiotherapy in the treatment of elderly patients was recognized in the second part of the 21st century. Physiotherapy facilitates adaptation to the problems of the old age. Physiotherapeutic management includes the development of motor programmes which help elderly people to function normally and independently. Aging is a natural part of human life. Man’s role is to make it as comfortable as possible. Geriatric rehabilitation is concerned with treating elderly patients and keeping them fit, helping them to avoid some of the symptoms of chronic old age ailments. Nowadays age 65 is regarded as the beginning of old age. Some of the most characteristic features of this part of life are: difficulties in maintaining homoeostasis in the presence of stress stimuli, lower capability to carry out activities of daily living and reduced physical activity. In fact, elderly people are increasingly dependent on the help of others. Therefore there is a great need for preventative rehabilitation, whose purpose is to prepare for a physiological and healthy old age. This article describes problems connected with rehabilitation of the elderly. Currently employed physiotherapeutic and kinesitherapeutic methods are described together with state-of-the-art treatment options in physical therapy. The latter include magnetic field stimulation, which is remarkably useful in the treatment of depression, injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions and magneto-LED-therapy, a novel combination of fluctuating magnetic field and visible light irradiation possessing anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects.
Key words:
geriatrics, physical medicine, elderly, rehabilitation
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Effect of aerobic exercises on sleep and hormonal levels in elderly with chronic primary insomnia: A randomized controlled trial

Basant H. El-Refaey, Olfat I. Ali, Hend H. El-Wakel

Basant H. El-Refaey, Olfat I. Ali, Hend H. El-Wakel – Effect of aerobic exercises on sleep and hormonal levels in elderly with chronic primary insomnia: A randomized controlled trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(1); 60-64

Streszczenie
Cel. Celem niniejszego badania była ocena skuteczności ćwiczeń aerobowych i ich wpływu na wskaźnik jakości snu Pittsburg, poziomy serotoniny, adrenaliny i noradrenaliny u osób starszych z przewlekłą bezsennością pierwotną. Materiał i metody. 40 starszych uczestników obu płci skarżących się na przewlekłą bezsenność pierwotną zostało losowo przydzielonych do dwóch równych grup: grupy kontrolnej i grupy badanej. Ich wiek wynosił od 60 do 70 lat. Grupa badana uczestniczyła w programie ćwiczeń aerobowych o umiarkowanym natężeniu przez 1 godzinę dziennie, trzy razy w tygodniu przez trzy miesiące, podczas gdy grupa kontrolna nie uczestniczyła w programie ćwiczeń, ale została poddana takiej samej ocenie jak grupa badana. Wskaźnik jakości snu Pittsburg, poziomy hormonów serotoniny, adrenaliny i noradrenaliny oceniano przed i po zastosowanym programie ćwiczeń.
Wyniki. Wskaźnik jakości snu Pittsburg (ang. Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index – PSQI) i poziom serotoniny wykazują znaczącą poprawę w grupie badanej oraz istotną różnicę między grupami na korzyści grupy badanej (p < 0,05). Jednakże, w zakresie poziomów epinefryny oraz norepinefryny nie zaobserwowano żadnych istotnych zmian. W grupie kontrolnej nie zaobserwowano istotnych zmian w zakresie mierzonych zmiennych (p > 0,05).
Wniosek. Wydaje się, że ćwiczenia aerobowe o umiarkowanej intensywności poprawiają sen, zwiększają poziom serotoniny u pacjentów z przewlekłą bezsennością pierwotną.

Słowa kluczowe:
Ćwiczenia aerobowe, osoby starsze, bezsenność pierwotna

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Possibilities and limitations in the functional, emotional and intellectual sphere and sociodemographic features of the residents of the Social Welfare Home (SWH)

Magdalena Gębska, Kamila Startek, Katarzyna Weber-Nowakowska, Ewelina Żyżniewska-Banaszak, Łukasz Kołodziej

M. Gębska, K. Startek, K. Weber-Nowakowska, E. Żyżniewska-Banaszak, Ł. Kołodziej – Possibilities and limitations in the functional, emotional and intellectual sphere and sociodemographic features of the residents of the Social Welfare Home (SWH). Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(4); 110-118

Abstract
The correct assessment of functioning and determination of the health needs of the senior using standardized scales and questionnaires is necessary to determine his ability to live independently and to determine the extent of therapeutic intervention and necessary care.
Objective
Assessment of the relationship between physical, emotional and intellectual fitness, and sociodemographic features of residents of the Social Welfare Home (SWH).
Material and methods. 80 people aged 70 to 90 years were examined. The study consisted of three parts: proprietary survey, anthropometric parameters assessment, assessment of functional, intellectual and emotional state of SWH residents.
Results. The obtained variables showed the relationships, i.e. education and physical fitness; gender and physical fitness; gender and tendency to depression; physical activity and functional fitness; physical activity and depression; social and motor activity and depression. In the second group, statistical analysis showed no relationship between age and depression, and education and depression.
Conclusions
1. An increased body mass index has a negative impact on the functional state of the SWH residents.
2. Regular physical activity, positively affects the functional, emotional and intellectual state of SWH residents.
3. Gender and level of education has a significant impact on the functional, emotional and intellectual performance of SWH charges.
4. Physical and social activity of SWH residents has an impact on the reduction of depression symptoms.

Key words:
elderly, geriatrics, physiotherapy, SWH, physical fitness

 

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Utjecaj treninga dišnih mišića na mobilnost ošita i funkcionalni kapacitet starijih osoba: randomizirana klinička ispitivanja

Fatma Aboelmagd M., Hamada Ahmed Hamada, Ibtissam M. Saab

Fatma Aboelmagd M., Hamada Ahmed Hamada, Ibtissam M. Saab – Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm Mobility and Functional Capacity in Elderly: A randomized clinical trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(2); 28-32

Abstract
Aim. Aging resulted in decrease in respiratory muscle strength which limits the exercise performance and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and the functional outcomes of inspiratory muscle training in elderly.
Material and methods. 48 nonsmoker’s elderly from both genders aging 60 to 70 years were recruited. They were assigned randomly into two groups of equal number. The study group received training with threshold inspiratory muscle trainer (IMT) at 40% of the PImax measured during the initial evaluation which was readjusted weekly by evaluating the PImax while the control group received training with threshold IMT at the lowest pressure offered by the device, 3 times/week for 10 weeks. Diaphragmatic mobility was measured by ultrasonography, Maximal inspiratory pressure measurement and the functional capacity was measured by 6MWT before and after the end of the training program for both groups.
Results. The diaphragmatic mobility, Maximal inspiratory pressure measurement and the distance walked during 6MWT increased significantly within the study group at the end of the study (p < 0.05) with non-significant change in the control group (p > 0.05). Comparison between both groups at the end of the study revealed significant increase in diaphragmatic mobility and Maximal inspiratory pressure measurement in study group compared with control group (p <0.05) with non-significant difference between both groups regarding the distance walked during 6MWT (p > 0.05).
Conclusion. Inspiratory muscle trainer should be a part in elderly daily routine as it has a positive effect on the clinical outcome measure and there is a tendency to improve the functional outcome.

Key words:
Elderly, Inspiratory muscle training, diaphragmatic ultrasonography, Six-minute walk test

 

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