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The performance of physical activity and health-related quality of life in patients with heart failure: a cross-sectional study Ruku, Denny Maurits; Chen, Hsing Mei
Jurnal Ners Vol. 19 No. 4 (2024): NOVEMBER 2024
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jn.v19i4.58156

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Introduction: This study aimed to describe self-reported PA performance and determine predictors regarding health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among heart failure (HF) patients. Methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted, and data were collected using a questionnaire comprising demographic characteristics, illness-related factors, self-report health status (SRHS) questionnaire, international PA questionnaire, and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure questionnaire. Subsequently, data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient, t-test, one-way ANOVA, and hierarchical multiple regression. Results: The mean age for the total participants of 180 HF patients was 59.92 ± 11.90 years, with 60% being male, and the mean HRQOL score was 42.96 ± 20.47. HRQOL had significant correlations with HF medication (r= 0.20, p< 0.01), health status (HS) (r= 0.35, p< 0.01), PA (r= -0.52, p< 0.01), and HRQOL was associated with the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification (F= 94.57, p< 0.001). Meanwhile, age, gender, job, marital status, religion, level of education, hemoglobin, body mass index, length of diagnostic HF, and comorbidities did not have a significant relationship with HRQOL. Three variables were significant predictors of HRQOL, namely HS (β= 0.21, p< 0.01), NYHA Class III (β= 0.15, p< 0.05), and PA (β= -0.31, p< 0.001). Conclusions: Regular PA is crucial in improving HRQOL of HF patients. In addition, HS, HF medication, and NYHA Class should be considered in providing care for HF patients aimed at improving HRQOL.
Effectiveness of resistance training to improve muscle strength and physical performance of patients with diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis Babae, Priscilla Mary Ntim; Dadzie, Awurabena Quayeba; Ruku, Denny Maurits
Jurnal Ners Vol. 20 No. 3 (2025): VOLUME 20 ISSUE 3 (AUGUST 2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jn.v20i3.72925

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Introduction: Metabolic disorders in diabetes mellitus (DM) sufferers, caused by insulin resistance, chronic muscle inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction, can affect muscle structure and function and reduce physical performance (PP). Thus, rehabilitation in the form of resistance training (RT) is needed to overcome these problems. This study aims to determine the effect of RT on muscle strength (MS; lower and upper limbs) and PP (primary outcome), as well as body mass index (BMI), VO2 peak, lean muscle mass, HbA1c, blood pressure (BP), and adverse events (secondary outcome) in patients with DM. Methods: Six databases were used in a comprehensive search conducted from March to April 2025 to locate relevant articles. We used Standard Mean Difference (SMD), Mean Difference (MD), and Risk Difference with a 95% Confidence Interval (CI), to determine the effect of RT. We assess the quality of studies using the Joanna Briggs Institution checklist. Results: 26 articles randomized controlled trial articles were included, showing that RT has a significant effect on improving MS (lower and upper limbs), PP (primary outcome), and VO2 peak, LMM (secondary outcome); Additionally, RT has a significant effect in lowering HbA1c and systolic blood pressure (SBP), but not significantly in reducing diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (secondary outcome) between the intervention group and control group of patients with DM. There were no RT-related adverse events. Conclusions: RT is a rehabilitation recommendation to improve MS and PP and is also a rehabilitative effort for those living with DM.