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Physical activity levels and supportive care needs for physical activity among breast cancer survivors with different psychosocial profiles Vrije Universiteit Brussel Ghent University
The transition from breast cancer patient to survivor is associated with many treatment-related and psychosocial factors, which can influence health behaviour and associated needs. First, this study aimed to identify clusters of treatment-related and psychosocial factors among breast cancer survivors. Second, clusters' physical activity levels and care needs for physical activity were evaluated. Breast cancer survivors (n= 440; 52 ± 8 years) ...
The contribution of former work-related activity levels to predict physical activity and sedentary time during early retirement: moderating role of educational level and physical functioning. Vrije Universiteit Brussel Ghent University
Background The transition to retirement introduces a decline in total physical activity and an increase in TV viewing time. Nonetheless, as more time becomes available, early retirement is an ideal stage to implement health interventions. Therefore, knowledge on specific determinants of physical activity and sedentary time is needed. Former work-related physical activity has been proposed as a potential determinant, but concrete evidence is ...
Evaluating Correlations Between Physical Activity, Psychological Mediators of Physical Activity, and Negative Symptoms in Individuals Living With Psychosis and Diabetes KU Leuven
OBJECTIVE: This study examines the relationship among physical activity, psychological mediators of physical activity, and negative symptoms in people living with psychosis and prediabetes or Type II diabetes mellitus to identify which variables should be targeted in future physical activity interventions. METHOD: A total of 63 individuals were recruited and filled out questionnaires with the assistance of trained research staff. RESULTS: ...
Assessing physical activity in people with mental illness: 23-country reliability and validity of the simple physical activity questionnaire (SIMPAQ) KU Leuven
BACKGROUND: Physical inactivity is a key contributor to the global burden of disease and disproportionately impacts the wellbeing of people experiencing mental illness. Increases in physical activity are associated with improvements in symptoms of mental illness and reduction in cardiometabolic risk. Reliable and valid clinical tools that assess physical activity would improve evaluation of intervention studies that aim to increase physical ...
Is the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) valid for assessing physical activity in chronic fatigue syndrome? KU Leuven University of Antwerp Ghent University
PURPOSE: To evaluate the criterion validity and internal consistency of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-short form (IPAQ-sf) in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients. METHOD: Fifty-six CFS patients completed the IPAQ-sf after they wore a tri-axial accelerometer and filled out activity diaries during 1 week. Spearman rank correlation coefficients and Cronbach's Alpha were calculated. RESULTS: The IPAQ-sf correlated ...
Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in daily life: A comparative analysis of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and the SenseWear armband Hasselt University
Reduction of sedentary time and an increase in physical activity offer potential to improve public health. However, quantifying physical activity behaviour under real world conditions is a major challenge and no standard of good practice is available. Our aim was to compare the results of physical activity and sedentary behaviour obtained with a self-reported instrument (Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ)) and a wearable sensor ...
What are the factors that influence physical activity participation in individuals with depression? A review of physical activity correlates from 57 studies KU Leuven
BACKGROUND: The present review systematically evaluates correlates of physical activity across the socio-ecological model for people with depression. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Two independent reviewers searched Embase, PubMed, and CINAHL from their inception until May 2015, combining the medical subject heading 'depression' or 'depressive' with 'physical activity' or 'exercise'. Data were extracted by the same independent researchers and summarized ...
Clinician-Facilitated Physical Activity Intervention Versus Pulmonary Rehabilitation for improving Physical Activity in COPD: A Feasibility Study KU Leuven
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) may not suit all individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and may not result in increased physical activity. Higher levels of physical activity are associated with reduced mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of conducting a trial to investigate the effectiveness of a clinician-facilitated physical activity intervention (PAI) versus PR in improving ...