Evaluation of fatigue-related kinesiophobia and associated factors in individuals with lung cancer with and without respiratory comorbidity

Aim: To investigate fatigue-related kinesiophobia and associated factors in individuals with lung cancer. Methods: A total of 52 individuals were included in the study and the individuals were divided into two groups, each consisting of 26 individuals. Charlson comorbidity index, Brief Fatigue Inventory, modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale-Fatigue are applied as data collection tools. Results: The individuals in the study had similar demographic characteristics. There was no difference between the groups in the study in terms of fatigue-related kinesiophobia. There was a difference between the pain and performance status of the individuals in the study in activities of daily living (p<0.05). Conclusion: At the end of this study, it was observed that individuals with lung cancer with respiratory comorbidity had worse pain, fatigue and performance values in activities of daily living, while kinesiophobia values related to fatigue were similar

The Effects of Body Mass Index on Balance, Mobility, and Functional Capacity in Older Adults

WOS: 000401735400005Objective: The aim of this study was to study the effects of body mass index (BMI) on balance, mobility, and physical capacity in the older adults. Methods: A total of 149 elderly individuals aged 65 to 85 years were recruited into the study. They were divided into 3 groups, including normal weight (n = 35), overweight (n = 67), and obese (n = 47), by their BMI values. Sociodemographic characteristics of the subjects were recorded, and their BMI values (body weight/height(2) [kg/m(2)]) were calculated using height and body weight values. Balance was assessed by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the tandem test, mobility by the Rivermead Mobility Index (RMI), and physical capacity by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Results: The mean age of the subjects was 69.64 6.60 years. Statistical analysis revealed that there is no statistically significant difference between the BBS, RMI, and TUG values of normal, obese, and overweight elderly subjects (P > .05). A statistically significant difference was found in tandem test values of the right and left feet (P .05). Conclusion: Although increased weight affects balance and mobility in the older adults, it is an important factor that affects balance and physical mobility in advanced age

Aging, Body Weight, and Their Effects on Body Satisfaction and Quality of Life

WOS: 000480602800001Background: Changes in body composition in advanced ages (i.e., physical, physiological, and social changes) may influence the perception of body image in the elderly population. In some studies, it is stated that negative body image is associated with the consequences of unhealthy physical and mental health status. Objectives: The purpose of the study is to examine changes in body weight, body satisfaction, and quality of life in the elderly. Methods: This descriptive analytical study was performed from July 2015 to April 2016 on individuals aged 45 years and above who lived in Kirikkale, Turkey. The participants were divided into four age groups of 45 - 59 years (group 1), 60 - 69 years (group 2), 70 -79 years (group 3), and 80 years and above (group 4). Body satisfaction was evaluated using Body-Cathexis Scale (BCS), and the quality of life was evaluated using the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). Results: the highest body mass index (BMI) was found in the 60 -69 years age group (29 +/- 4.72 kg/cm(2)), whereas the lowest score was found to be in the individuals pertaining to the 80 years and above age group (26.53 +/- 4.53 kg/cm(2)). BCS total scores were 85.95 +/- 22.09 in group 1, 94.78 +/- 26.68 in group 2, 103.29 +/- 31.41 in group 3, and 107.28.35.84 in group 4. A significant difference was found between the groups in terms of quality of life and body satisfaction (P 0.05). Conclusions: Evaluations and practices performed for body weight control in middle-aged and older adults are of importance in terms of increasing the quality of life.Kirikkale, TurkeyThis study was conducted in Kirikkale, Turkey

Assistive Device Usage in Elderly People and Evaluation of Mobility Level

This study examined assistive device usage and mobility level among elderly people. The inclusion criterion was age 65 years or older; all participants were volunteers. Participants were investigated in terms of their the sociodemographic characteristics and their levels of mobility device usage in everyday life, as assessed by the Rivermead Mobility Index and the Physical Mobility Scale. The study included 58 (35.6%) women (mean age = 73.18 +/- 6.62) and 105 (64.4%) men (mean age = 73.31 +/- 6.59). It was found that 31% of women and 19% of men used an assistive device in their everyday life; there was no significant difference in device usage according to gender (P > .05). The most common device among men and women was a walking stick. There were no significant differences between men and women in terms of Rivermead Mobility Index and Physical Mobility Scale scores; the mobility level of men was higher than women (P < .05). Assistive device usage is important for elderly people in maintaining indoor and outdoor mobility in everyday life. Our results should be taken into consideration in the rehabilitation of elderly people, especially elderly women. The use of mobility assistive devices reduces injury risk and becomes an important factor in increasing life quality in elderly people

Effects of Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Kinesiophobia on Health Related Quality of Life in Elderly Women and Men with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

ozel, alp/0000-0002-1215-7051WOS: 000450536200013Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of quadriceps muscle strength and kinesiophobia on health-related quality of life in elderly women and men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods: After recording the socio -demographic information of individuals, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain status, the modified Medical Research Council Scale (mMRCS) for dyspnea, TAMPA Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) for health-related quality of life, and manual dynamometer were used to measure for muscle strength of quadriceps. Results: Seventeen (37.8%) of the 45 participants were female. The mean age and body mass index of females were 71.59 +/- 4.84 years and 28.75 +/- 6.71 kg/m(2), respectively. Kinesiophobia averages were 47.47 +/- 7.40 and 41.89 +/- 7.65 in women and men, respectively, and SGRQ((Symptom)) scores were 75.97 +/- 15.87 and 63.89 +/- 18.54 in women and men, respectively. Statistical analysis showed that there was a significant difference between men and women between kinesiophobia and SGRQ((symptom)) (p0.05). Conclusion: In elderly individuals with COPD, kinesiophobia is an important factor affecting the quality of life and is recommended to increase physical activity, and monitor the physiological, emotional well-being in order to improve quality of life

Validation of the Caregiver Priorities and Child Health Index of Life with Disabilities (CPCHILD) in a sample of Turkish non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy

Aim: The aim of this study was to translate and transculturally adapt the Caregiver Priorities and Child Health Index of Life with Disabilities questionnaire into the Turkish language and test the reliability and validity