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Wall A, Henriksson M, Nyberg J, Holmgren K, Isgaard J, Lennartsson AK, Svensson J, Danielsson L, Waern M, Åberg M, Åberg ND. Exercise and health-related quality of life and work-related outcomes in primary care patients with anxiety disorders - A randomized controlled study. J Affect Disord 2024; 360:5-14. [PMID: 38777273 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.05.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Exercise interventions show promise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, but effects on health-related quality of life (HR-QoL), work ability, and sick leave are little studied. We investigated these outcomes in a 12-week randomized controlled trial with a 1-year follow-up. METHODS Patients aged 18-65 (n = 222) with anxiety disorders from primary care centers in Gothenburg were randomized to a control group or one of two 12-week exercise intervention groups (low-intensity, [LI] and moderate/high-intensity, [HI]); 148 were evaluated at 12-weeks and 113 completed the 1-year follow-up. The EuroQol 5D (EQ5D; index and the visual analogue scale [VAS]), work ability score (WAS), presenteeism, and self-reported sick leave were assessed at baseline, 12 weeks, and 1 year. Improvements were defined by binary cut-offs for each scale. Binary logistic regression with odds ratios (OR) and 95 % confidence intervals (CI) were reported. RESULTS There were improved scores for EQ5D and WAS in the HI group compared to controls after 12 weeks (EQ5D index: 4.74 [1.91-11.7], EQ5D-VAS 4.00, [1.65-9.72], WAS 3.41 [1.24-7.37]) and 1 year (EQ5D index: 3.05 [1.05-8.81], EQ5D-VAS 3.20 [1.16-8.84], WAS 5.50 [1.85-16.3]). Post-hoc analysis showed higher ORs in participants on antidepressants (n = 75) (12-week EQ5D index: OR 9.95 [2.85-34.8]) and significant improvements in EQ5D scores for both intervention groups after 1 year. There were no between-group differences for presenteeism or sick leave. LIMITATIONS Discontinuation was high, mostly early after randomization (n = 74), as is common for anxiety interventions. CONCLUSIONS HI Exercise improves HR-QoL and work ability in anxiety patients, especially when combined with antidepressants.
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- Alexander Wall
- Region Västra Götaland, Närhälsan, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine/Primary Health Care, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Neurology Clinic, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Research, Education, Development & Innovation, Primary Health Care, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Specialist Medicine, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine/Primary Health Care, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Skaraborg Central Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Skövde, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Angered Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Psychosis Clinic, Mölndal, Sweden
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine/Primary Health Care, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Regionhälsan, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Acute Medicine and Geriatrics, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Nicholson K, Liu W, Fitzpatrick D, Hardacre KA, Roberts S, Salerno J, Stranges S, Fortin M, Mangin D. Prevalence of multimorbidity and polypharmacy among adults and older adults: a systematic review. THE LANCET. HEALTHY LONGEVITY 2024; 5:e287-e296. [PMID: 38452787 DOI: 10.1016/s2666-7568(24)00007-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Multimorbidity (multiple conditions) and polypharmacy (multiple medications) are increasingly common, yet there is a need to better understand the prevalence of co-occurrence. In this systematic review, we examined the prevalence of multimorbidity and polypharmacy among adults (≥18 years) and older adults (≥65 years) in clinical and community settings. Six electronic databases were searched, and 87 studies were retained after two levels of screening. Most studies focused on adults 65 years and older and were done in population-based community settings. Although the operational definitions of multimorbidity and polypharmacy varied across studies, consistent cut-points (two or more conditions and five or more medications) were used across most studies. In older adult samples, the prevalence of multimorbidity ranged from 4·8% to 93·1%, while the prevalence of polypharmacy ranged from 2·6% to 86·6%. High heterogeneity between studies indicates the need for more consistent reporting of specific lists of conditions and medications used in operational definitions.
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- Kathryn Nicholson
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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- Michael G DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Michael G DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Michael G DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Department of Family Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Department of Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of General Practice, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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de Souza IKC, Rosa-Souza FJ, de Lucena Alves CP, Duhamel TA, Waters DL, Martins RR, Costa EC. Polypharmacy, physical activity, and sedentary time in older adults: A scoping review. Exp Gerontol 2023; 183:112317. [PMID: 37879421 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2023.112317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To map out the studies that have investigated the associations of polypharmacy and/or potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use with physical activity and sedentary time in older adults. METHODS We conducted a literature search from inception to December 2022 in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus. INCLUSION CRITERIA observational studies including older adults (≥60 years); English, Portuguese, and Spanish languages; any definition of polypharmacy; implicit and explicit criteria of PIM use; physical activity and/or sedentary time data. RESULTS Fourteen cross-sectional studies were included; 11 defined polypharmacy as ≥5 medications (prevalence ranging from 9.5 % to 57 %). No study reported information on PIM use. Most studies included participants aged <80 years. Twelve studies included self-reported measures of physical activity, while two studies used accelerometer-measured physical activity. Ten studies included analyses adjusted for confounders, and nine considered polypharmacy as an outcome. All of them demonstrated an inverse association between physical activity and polypharmacy, irrespective of the definition of polypharmacy and the assessment method employed (self-reported or accelerometry). One study reported an inverse association between polypharmacy (as the exposure) and physical activity (as the outcome). None of the studies investigated the association between sedentary time and polypharmacy. CONCLUSIONS Limited evidence suggests an inverse association between physical activity and polypharmacy in older adults. However, the relationship between PIM use, physical activity, and sedentary time remains unknown. Longitudinal studies utilizing objectively-measured physical activity and sedentary time are needed to better clarify the relationship between these movement behaviors and polypharmacy and/or PIM use in older adults.
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- ExCE Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada; Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- ExCE Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil.
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Liu W, Han G, Yan X, Zhang X, Ning G, Akhmedov AR, Hunter WC. The Impact of Mental Health Status on Health Consumption of the Elderly in China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:6622. [PMID: 34202967 PMCID: PMC8296420 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Based on the national baseline survey data of the CHARLS2015, the comprehensive evaluation index of depression degree of the elderly in China is calculated using a principal component analysis method. The Tobit model is used to investigate the influence of mental health status with depression degree as a proxy variable on the health consumption of the elderly in China. The results show that the overall effect and the phased effect of depression on the health consumption of the elderly are positive. In other words, high levels of depression lead to a higher probability and amount of health consumption. Research findings show that chronic illness and increased social activity can weaken the effect of depression on the health spending of the elderly. Fully considering the factors affecting the mental health of elderly people is required to improve their level of mental health. Importantly, the quality audit system of health products and the supervision and management system of the health consumption market should be improved to realize the benign operation of the health consumption market.
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- Wen Liu
- Business School, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; (W.L.); (X.Y.); (G.N.)
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- Business School, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; (W.L.); (X.Y.); (G.N.)
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- Business School, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; (W.L.); (X.Y.); (G.N.)
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- Business School, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China;
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- Business School, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; (W.L.); (X.Y.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Convention Management, College of Hotel and Tourism, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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