Heart-rate variation, age, and behaviour in elderly women

Reynolds, Vernon; Marriott, F. H. C.; Shawkat, Fatima; Eggerman, M.; Nikolaou, Vasiliki

doi:10.1080/03014468900000382

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“…This was found, for example, for female residents of homes for the aged [9] and assisted care facilities [10], who were more sedentary than their community-dwelling counterparts. Women living independently were engaged in more active activities, such as household work, while institutionalized women spent more time in seated activities, such as reading [9]. When both genders were included, also less activity was recorded in residents of aged care facilities than in the older adults who lived independently [11].…”

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Setting-related influences on physical inactivity of older adults in residential care settings: a review

et al. 2017

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BackgroundDespite the detrimental effects of physical inactivity for older adults, especially aged residents of residential care settings may spend much time in inactive behavior. This may be partly due to their poorer physical condition; however, there may also be other, setting-related factors that influence the amount of inactivity. The aim of this review was to review setting-related factors (including the social and physical environment) that may contribute to the amount of older adults’ physical inactivity in a wide range of residential care settings (e.g., nursing homes, assisted care facilities).MethodsFive databases were systematically searched for eligible studies, using the key words ‘inactivity’, ‘care facilities’, and ‘older adults’, including their synonyms and MeSH terms. Additional studies were selected from references used in articles included from the search. Based on specific eligibility criteria, a total of 12 studies were included. Quality of the included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT).ResultsBased on studies using different methodologies (e.g., interviews and observations), and of different quality (assessed quality range: 25-100%), we report several aspects related to the physical environment and caregivers. Factors of the physical environment that may be related to physical inactivity included, among others, the environment’s compatibility with the abilities of a resident, the presence of equipment, the accessibility, security, comfort, and aesthetics of the environment/corridors, and possibly the presence of some specific areas. Caregiver-related factors included staffing levels, the available time, and the amount and type of care being provided.ConclusionsInactivity levels in residential care settings may be reduced by improving several features of the physical environment and with the help of caregivers. Intervention studies could be performed in order to gain more insight into causal effects of improving setting-related factors on physical inactivity of aged residents.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12877-017-0487-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Setting-related influences on physical inactivity of older adults in residential care settings: a review

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“…In spite of these limitations, this study provides qualitative evidence that modified Taekwondo can be instrumental in promoting health benefits among nursing home residents. As indicated, the nursing home residents experience higher prevalence of physical inactivity and of psychological problems and concerns than older adults who are living independently in their communities [ 37 – 39 ]. The results of this study indicate that modified Taekwondo can be used as an intervention to increase the physical activity participation and ameliorate negative psychological consequences associated with confinement to nursing homes.…”

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A qualitative investigation of health benefits through a modified Taekwondo activity among nursing home residents

Kim

Seo

et al. 2023

BMC Geriatr

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Background A few studies suggest that Taekwondo is an effective intervention in increasing physical functions among older adults. This study is intended to focus on a multitude of health benefits of participation in a modified Taekwondo activity for nursing home residents in the U.S. Methods This qualitative study used semi-structured, in-depth interviews with seven participants consisting of 2 males and 5 females older adults from a community nursing home. The interview protocol included content mapping and content mining interview questions. The study followed the five steps of constant comparative analysis. Results Four main themes were identified as health benefits resulting from a modified Taekwondo participation: (a) promoting mental health, (b) increasing physical functions, (c) stimulating cognitive abilities, and (d) facilitating positive social interaction. Discussion This study indicates modified Taekwondo can be instrumental in promoting their physical functioning, cognitive functioning, social interactions, and mental health. Practical implications and further discussion are addressed in this paper.

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“…Even though the percentage of older adults that meets the recommended physical activity level varies widely across studies, most of the reported percentages do not exceed 50% [ 24 ]. The level of inactivity is higher in older adults than in younger age groups [ 25 ], and people living in nursing homes or other residential care facilities seem to have even higher levels of inactivity than their community-dwelling counterparts [ 26 - 28 ]. Many people with dementia relocate to a nursing home, which implies they are at a higher risk of becoming sedentary.…”

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The effects of observation of walking in a living room environment, on physical, cognitive, and quality of life related outcomes in older adults with dementia: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Douma¹,

Volkers²,

Vuijk³

et al. 2015

BMC Geriatr

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BackgroundThe number of older adults with dementia is expected to increase. Dementia is not only characterized by a decline in cognition, also other functions, for example, physical functioning change. A possible means to decrease the decline in these functions, or even improve them, could be increasing the amount of physical activity. A feasible way hereto may be activation of the mirror neuron system through action observation. This method has already been shown beneficial for the performance of actions in, for example, stroke patients. The primary aim of this study is to examine the effect of observing videos of walking people on physical activity and physical performance, in older adults with dementia. Secondary, effects on cognition and quality of life related factors will be examined.Methods/DesignA cluster randomized controlled trial is being performed, in which videos are shown to older adults with dementia (also additional eligibility criteria apply) in shared living rooms of residential care facilities. Due to the study design, living rooms instead of individual participants are randomly assigned to the experimental (videos of walking people) or control (videos of nature) condition, by means of drawing pieces of paper. The intervention has a duration of three months, and takes place on weekdays, during the day. There are four measurement occasions, in which physical activity, physical functioning, activities of daily living, cognition, the rest-activity rhythm, quality of life, and depression are assessed. Tests for participants are administered by a test administrator who is blind to the group the participant is in.DiscussionThis study examines the effect of the observation of walking people on multiple daily life functions and quality of life related factors in older adults with dementia. A strength of this study is that the intervention does not require much time and attention from caregivers or researchers. A challenge of the study is therefore to get to know for how long residents watch the videos. However, the design implies a high feasibility of the study, as well as a high applicability of the intervention into daily care.Trial registrationNTR4708. Date of registration: 31 July 2014.

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Heart-rate variation, age, and behaviour in elderly women

Cited by 7 publications

References 7 publications

Setting-related influences on physical inactivity of older adults in residential care settings: a review

Setting-related influences on physical inactivity of older adults in residential care settings: a review

A qualitative investigation of health benefits through a modified Taekwondo activity among nursing home residents

The effects of observation of walking in a living room environment, on physical, cognitive, and quality of life related outcomes in older adults with dementia: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

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