Pulmonary Diseases in Older Patients: Understanding and Addressing the Challenges

Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(2), P. 34 - 34

Published: March 7, 2024

As the global population ages, pulmonary diseases among older people have emerged as a significant and growing public health concern. The increasing incidence of these conditions has led to higher rates morbidity mortality adults. This perspective study offers thorough overview prevalent affecting elderly demographic. It delves into challenges encountered during diagnosis management in individuals, considering factors such comorbidities, functional limitations, medication complexities. Furthermore, innovative strategies personalized interventions precision medicine, advanced therapies, telemedicine solutions, patient-centered support systems aimed at enhancing care provided individuals grappling with disorders are thoroughly explored. By addressing unique needs complexities this vulnerable population, healthcare can strive towards improving outcomes quality life for affected by diseases.

Language: Английский

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Measuring physical activity, automaticity and memory are determinants for physical activity promotion among physical therapists in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation: a cross-sectional survey

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 10

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

The study aims to identify determinants of implementation behavior among physical therapists frequently promoting activity (PA) in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. A cross-sectional online survey incorporating the Determinants Implementation Behavior Questionnaire (DIBQ) anchored by Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) was sent working rehabilitation practices Australia Singapore. All items on DIBQ were scored a 7-point Likert scale from "Strongly Disagree" Agree." Demographics associated with frequency PA promotion using logistic regression analysis manual backward stepwise elimination. Differences between countries measured Mann-Whitney U test. Thirty-four 32 Singapore responded survey. Seventy-four percent them correctly identified guidelines almost all (98%) agreed that therapist's role. However, only 58% encouraged ≥ 10 patients monthly be physically active. revealed > 8 years experience (AOR = 8.08: 95% CI 1.69-38.67), currently measuring 8.04: 1.73-37.39) who promote it automatically (Nature Behaviors) 8.57: 0.66-111.55) more likely PA. Similar determinants, except Belief about Consequences, found therapists. Currently PA, automaticity influence rehabilitation, regardless knowledge, role awareness they practice in.

Language: Английский

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Latent profile analysis of fear of progression in obstructive sleep apnea hypoventilation syndrome patients: a cross-sectional study

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: March 8, 2025

This study aims to identify distinct subtypes of Fear Progression (FOP) in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) using latent profile analysis and investigate associated demographic factors facilitate personalized treatment by healthcare professionals, thereby improving clinical symptoms outcomes OSAHS patients. employed a convenience sampling method recruit 307 OSAHS. A cross-sectional survey was conducted collect data on patients' demographics, the Questionnaire-Short Form, Social Support Rating Scale, Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II. Latent used heterogeneity FOP this patient sample. can be categorized into three subtypes: low group(16.6%), moderate group (44.3%), high (39.1%). Univariate analyses revealed that gender, education level, smoking history, exercise frequency, coexistence other chronic illnesses, sleeping posture, diagnosis, social support, health-promoting behaviors significantly influenced level FOP. Multivariate logistic regression further risk fear disease progression lower reduced engagement behaviors, sleep positions (e.g., one's side), occasional smoking, diagnostic severity describes characteristics different subtypes, which aids professionals gaining deeper understanding population status Consequently, it facilitates development more precise health promotion intervention strategies, actively responds implementation "Healthy China 2030".

Language: Английский

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The relationship between dyspnea-related kinesiophobia and physical activity in people with COPD: a moderated mediation model

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: March 17, 2025

This study aimed to assess the levels of physical activity (PA) in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), investigate impact dyspnea-related kinesiophobia on them, and further examine moderated mediation effects exercise perception self-regulatory efficacy this relationship. cross-sectional was conducted from December 2023 May 2024. Data were collected using Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire, International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Long Form, Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale, Self-Regulatory Efficacy Scale. Descriptive statistics Process macro SPSS program used for data analysis. A total 239 patients COPD included, median activities 64.50 (28.00, 126.55) MET-h/week. Dyspnea-related negatively correlated perception, efficacy, PA (r = -0.503, -0.739, -0.657, P < 0.01). partially mediated (β -0.255, 95% CI [-0.353, -0.164]), moderating mediating pathway 0.100, 0.030; β 0.412, 0.001). People commonly have experienced inactivity. The model provides a better understanding how kinesiophobia, work together influence PA. Interventions seeking improve should consider these elements.

Language: Английский

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Monitorización de la actividad física mediante acelerometría en pacientes con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica

Enfermería Clínica, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2025

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Associations between physical activity and the incidence of restrictive spirometry patterns: a cohort study

Respiratory Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 108051 - 108051

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Perfil de pessoas cadastradas no Programa de Oxigenoterapia Domiciliar de Alfenas/Minas Gerais

HSJ., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15, P. e1568 - e1568

Published: March 28, 2025

Objetivo: identificar o perfil sociodemográfico e clínico de pessoas cadastradas no Programa Oxigenoterapia Domiciliar Alfenas - Minas Gerais. Método: estudo quantitativo, descritivo transversal realizado município Alfenas/Minas A amostra foi composta por 144 Domiciliar. Foram incluídas Domiciliar, residentes na zona urbana do município, sem restrições etárias. Os dados coletados foram caracterização sociodemográfica, clínica, hábitos estilo vida analisados meio da estatística descritiva simples. Resultado: a maioria dos participantes era gênero feminino (61,8%), com média idade 69 anos, não tinham cuidadores (54,2%), praticavam atividades físicas regulares (64,6%), negavam tabagismo (48,6%) etilismo (63,9%). diagnósticos mais predominantes Síndrome Apneia Obstrutiva Sono (33,0%) Doença Pulmonar Crônica (28,6%), comorbidade associada Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (48,3%), 86,1% faziam uso oxigenoterapia intermitente, tendo como interfaces principais cateter CPAP, 39,6% cada um. Conclusão: embora se trate um retrato local, ele apresenta resultados importantes para linha cuidado suporte ventilatório domiciliar âmbito estado

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Accuracy and Reliability of a Suite of Digital Measures of Walking Generated Using a Wrist-Worn Sensor in Healthy Individuals: Performance Characterization Study

JMIR Human Factors, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10, P. e48270 - e48270

Published: June 21, 2023

Mobility is a meaningful aspect of an individual's health whose quantification can provide clinical insights. Wearable sensor technology quantify walking behaviors (a key mobility) through continuous passive monitoring.

Language: Английский

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The experiences of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using activity monitors in everyday life: an interpretative phenomenological study

Disability and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 11

Published: Jan. 18, 2024

Purpose Understanding the experiences of people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) using activity monitors in daily life could support utilisation technology within healthcare to increase physical and self-management. This qualitative study aimed explore COPD at home everyday life.

Language: Английский

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Beyond pulmonary rehabilitation: can the PICk UP programme fill the gap? A randomised trial in COPD

Pulmonology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 1, 2024

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a fundamental intervention to manage COPD, however, maintaining its benefits challenging. Engaging in physical activity might help prolong PR benefits. This study assessed the efficacy and effectiveness of personalised community-based programme sustain other health-related benefits, people with COPD. was multicentre, assessor blinded, randomised controlled trial. Following 12-weeks PR, COPD were assigned six-months (experimental group), or standard care (control group). Physical via: time spent moderate vigorous activities per day (primary outcome measure), steps/day brief assessment tool. Secondary outcomes included sedentary behaviour, functional status, peripheral muscle strength, balance, symptoms, emotional state, quality life, exacerbations healthcare utilization. Assessments performed immediately post-PR after three- six-months. Efficacy evaluated using intention-to-treat per-protocol analysis linear mixed models. Sixty-one participants group: n = 32; control 29), balanced baseline characteristics between groups (69.6 ± 8.5 years old, 84 % male, FEV1 57.1 16.7 %predicted) included. Changes all one-minute sit-to-stand significantly different (P < 0.05) at six-month follow-up. In remaining there no differences groups. The resulted better levels performance, completing No additional observed for secondary outcomes.

Language: Английский

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