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Assessment of the quality of life and the relationship between its level and sociodemographic factors and physical activity in the group of patients with Parkinson’s disease

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Szmul G., Kowal J., Sozański B., Wiśniowska-Szurlej A., Ćwirlej-Sozańska A.

Advances in Rehabilitation

2019

vol. 33

issue 4

43-50

Introduction Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition that has a significant impact on one’s quality of life (QOL). There is a growing interest in the QOL of people with chronic illnesses. An individuals’ QOL is an important element of the overall assessment of health status and the effectiveness of treatment regimens. Material and method The study group consisted of 44 people with diagnosed Parkinson’s disease from the Krakow Association of People Affected by Parkinson’s Disease and the Association of People Affected by Parkinson’s Disease Ostoja in Krakow. The WHOQOL-Bref Questionnaire was used to assess QOL, while the IPAQ Questionnaire was used to evaluate the level of physical activity. Sociodemographic data were collected by means of a questionnaire. Results The lowest domain of QOL observed in the study group was psychological area (44.6 points), and the highest in the environmental area (60.5 points). The physical domain score was significantly related to age, marital status and duration of disease, whereas the psychological domain score was correlated with hypertension. The social domain score was associated with the level of education and their place of residence. The environmental domain score was associated with their material status and level of education. Greater levels of physical activity correlated with better QOL in the physical (p=0.005), psychological (p=0.001) and social domains (p=0.0001). Conclusions The study demonstrates the relationship between the QOL and various sociodemographic factors (age, education, marital status, place of residence, material status, duration of the disease and coexistence of hypertension) and the level of physical activity in individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Assessment of the correlations between the level of physical activity and sociodemographic factors, functional capabilities and cognitive capabilities of elderly persons from south-eastern Poland

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Szmul G., Podufały A., Pych F., Wójcicka A., Wiśniowska-Szurlej A., Sozański B.

issue 4

5-11

Introduction Insufficient physical activity constitutes one of the most problematic issues in the contemporary society. Data show that seniors should take up physical activity as it considerably affects their health and quality of life. Material and method The study included 76 individuals over 60 years of age who actively participated in social life (Senior Clubs, Country Housewives' Clubs, Folk groups) in south-eastern Poland. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), Timed Up and Go Cognitive Test (TUG cog), 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), right and left handgrip test, Functional Chair Stand Test (FS test), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) were applied in the study. Results It was revealed that male participants (p=0.001), individuals being in a relationship (p=0.02) and subjects who had never had any fractures before (p=0.02) demonstrated higher levels of physical activity. In the examined group, a higher level of physical activity significantly correlated with a higher level of muscle strength of lower limbs (p=0.32) and left handgrip strength (p=0.26), shorter time of covering the distance of 10 metres (p=-0.23) and a higher level of cognitive capabilities (p=0.29). Conclusions Physical activity depends on sociodemographic factors and correlates with functional and cognitive capabilities of seniors. Therefore, it is important to promote active lifestyle among elderly individuals and to draw attention to its positive influence on everyday functioning.

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2 Advances in Rehabilitation

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2 Sozański B.

2 Szmul G.

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1 Pych F.

1 Wójcicka A.

1 Ćwirlej-Sozańska A.

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Assessment of the quality of life and the relationship between its level and sociodemographic factors and physical activity in the group of patients with Parkinson’s disease

Assessment of the correlations between the level of physical activity and sociodemographic factors, functional capabilities and cognitive capabilities of elderly persons from south-eastern Poland