Effects of aquatic physiotherapy on Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL): perceptions of people with multiple sclerosis

Ryan, S.-J.; Marcar, A.; Stone, Paul A.; Garikipati, Krishna Kishore; Kuisma, Raija; Krouwel, Oliver; Turnbull, Jane

doi:10.1016/j.physio.2016.10.279

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“…Evidence suggests that aquatic physiotherapy may have a positive effect on HRQoL in people with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and stroke, as well as those with musculoskeletal conditions (e.g. osteoarthritis) as it provides social connectedness among participants and addresses specific impairments including pain and reduced mobility 13‐15 . There is also growing evidence that exercising in groups where social bonds are formed leads to better performance 16 and increased engagement in exercise in people with PD 10,11,17 .…”

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“…osteoarthritis) as it provides social connectedness among participants and addresses specific impairments including pain and reduced mobility. [13][14][15] There is also growing evidence that exercising in groups where social bonds are formed leads to better performance 16 and increased engagement in exercise in people with PD. 10,11,17 People with PD are vulnerable to the impact of aquatic physiotherapy on their cardiovascular and respiratory systems 12 but research has shown that it is a safe environment for people with PD to exercise.…”

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Perceptions of aquatic physiotherapy and health‐related quality of life among people with Parkinson’s disease

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Morgan

2021

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Background Enablers for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) participating in aquatic physiotherapy have been identified, and exercise improves health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) but it is unclear whether all enablers and barriers for aquatic physiotherapy specific to the PD population have been explored. Objective To describe HRQoL in people with PD who have undertaken aquatic physiotherapy, and explore their perceptions and attitudes regarding the programme. Methods Twenty‐one participants who participated in a pilot trial on aquatic physiotherapy were included. Participants completed a survey regarding their experiences. The Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire‐39 (PDQ‐39) and Personal Well‐being Index‐Adult (PWI) were used to quantify HRQoL, whilst focus groups were conducted to explore their perceptions and attitudes. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize HRQoL scores. Focus group data were analysed using the deductive coding method. Results Most participants felt that the aquatic programme was worthwhile (n = 20/21, 95%). However, they had poor overall well‐being (mean 41.6, SD 13.5) and HRQoL (mean 31.0, SD 13.2) as measured by the PWI and PDQ‐39. Several barriers to aquatic therapy including safety when getting dressed, fatigue and transport were identified although many enablers were also identified, including an improvement in function, less falls and group socialization. Conclusions Aquatic physiotherapy was well‐accepted. Participants felt their function improved and felt safe in the water. HRQoL is lower in individuals with PD when compared to Australian norms; thus, interventions to optimize HRQoL need to be explored further. Patient or Public Contribution Patients participated in the aquatic intervention, survey and focus groups.

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