| Titre : | The Impact of a 6-Week Physical Activity Intervention on the Aerobic Capacity, Quality of Life, and Physical Activity Levels in Patients with a Chronic Disease. |
| Auteurs : | Stéphanie Duncombe |
| Type de document : | Mémoire |
| Année de publication : | 2019 |
| Description : | 44p. / ann., graph. |
| Langues: | Anglais |
| Classement : | MPH19/ (Master EHESP International master of public health - MPH) |
| Mots-clés : | Activité physique ; Maladie chronique ; Qualité vie ; Promotion santé ; Education santé |
| Résumé : | Introduction: Maintaining a physically active life is crucial for people with chronic diseases. It provides many health benefits and can slow or even prevent disease progression. The aims of this evaluation were to determine whether changes existed in aerobic capacity (AC), quality of life (QoL), and physical activity (PA) levels after a PA intervention, and if these were sustained long-term. It also sought to determine which diagnosis groups incurred the greatest benefits. Methods: A 6-week PA intervention was conducted. Patients completed tests for AC (VO2 and six-minute walk), QoL (SF-36 questionnaire), and PA levels (R&G questionnaire) at baseline, immediately post-intervention, 6-months post-intervention, and 12-months post-intervention. Results: Currently, 383 patients are enrolled and comprise 6 different diagnosis categories (Cancer, HIV/AIDS, cardio-metabolic, respiratory, neuromuscular, and mental disorders). Those with respiratory disease commenced the intervention with the lowest AC, whilst those with mental disorders had the lowest baseline QoL. The PA levels at the beginning of the intervention were remarkably low (67% inactive) and did not differ by diagnosis group. For the 275 patients who have completed the intervention, a significant (p<0.05) change was determined for all outcomes. Those with mental disorders had the largest increase in their QoL scores and those with cancer had the largest change in PA levels. Only 34% of patients were classified as inactive immediately post-intervention; which was sustained at 12-months post intervention. The initial increase in VO2 (+10%) was no longer significant after 12-months, but a lasting change was seen in the 6-minute walk test. Physical QoL remained elevated, and was largely explained by PA levels, while mental QoL returned to baseline. Conclusion: A 6-week PA intervention can induce long-term changes in PA levels and AC in a broad range of chronic disease patients. The increased levels of PA in turn can lead to increased physical QoL. (R.A.) |
| Diplôme : | Master MPH of public health |
| Plan de classement simplifié : | Master of Public Health - master international de Santé Public (MPH) |
| En ligne : | http://documentation.ehesp.fr/memoires/2019/mph/Stephanie%20DUNCOMBE.pdf |
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