Knowledge of staff nurses on management of deconditioning in older adultsAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined nurses' knowledge of managing deconditioning in older adults. 130 nurses from 3 hospitals completed a 65-item questionnaire assessing their knowledge. Overall, nurses demonstrated good knowledge but some gaps. Years of nursing experience, hospital affiliation, and continuing education affected nurses' knowledge. The study concluded it is important to establish continuing education programs on deconditioning to improve nurses' knowledge and the care of older adult patients.
Hospital Acquired Deconditioning in Older AdultsChris Hattersley
Evidence based information on hospital acquired deconditioning in older adults, links to any studies referenced are included in the notes section of the presentation slides.
Elderly compliance to physical therapy programs is an important issue, as noncompliance can lead to negative health outcomes. Studies have found that one-third to two-thirds of patients are not fully compliant with prescribed exercises. The Health Belief Model and Self-Determination Theory can help explain factors influencing compliance. Key factors include a patient's perceived susceptibility, severity of their condition, barriers/benefits to treatment, and level of intrinsic motivation. Improving patient education and autonomy support can increase long-term compliance to physical therapy programs.
Critical care rehabilitation is an important part of the recovery process for ICU patients. It begins with early mobilization like passive range of motion exercises and progresses to active transfers, sitting at the edge of the bed, and eventually ambulation. A multidisciplinary team approach that includes nurses, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals comprehensively assesses patients and develops individualized rehabilitation plans and goals. Regular evaluation during the ICU stay, before discharge, and after discharge is important to optimize recovery outcomes and quality of life.
AHS13 James Steel — An Ancient Perspective on Deconditioning in Low Back Pain Ancestral Health Society
Low back pain (LBP) is a multifactorial issue that is prevalent across most human populations, westernised, rural and indigenous. Deconditioning of the lumbar extensor musculature is a commonly associated factor and has been shown prospectively to be a risk factor for development of LBP. Here an explanation concerning lumbar spine and pelvic anatomic evolution is offered in attempt to integrate these findings. It appears that anatomically modern humans may be predisposed to LBP as a consequence of their evolutionary heritage; the compromise of relatively strong hip/trunk extensors and relatively weak lumbar extensors in combination with a long flexible lumbar spine.
Exercise provides significant health benefits such as preventing osteoporosis, reducing low back pain, lowering the risk of various cancers and age-related diseases, improving cognitive performance, and reducing anxiety. Numerous studies have shown that exercise can act as a medicine to treat and prevent many health conditions.
The document discusses statistics related to strokes in Tennessee and the benefits of outpatient rehabilitation and exercise programs. It notes that Tennessee has high rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, which increases healthcare costs and risk of strokes. Outpatient rehabilitation can improve functional ability, independence, and quality of life through physical, occupational and speech therapy. Regular exercise provides additional benefits like improved strength, balance, and reduced risk of falls and disease. Proper assessment and individualized programs are important for safety and achieving results.
Knowledge of staff nurses on management of deconditioning in older adultsAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined nurses' knowledge of managing deconditioning in older adults. 130 nurses from 3 hospitals completed a 65-item questionnaire assessing their knowledge. Overall, nurses demonstrated good knowledge but some gaps. Years of nursing experience, hospital affiliation, and continuing education affected nurses' knowledge. The study concluded it is important to establish continuing education programs on deconditioning to improve nurses' knowledge and the care of older adult patients.
Hospital Acquired Deconditioning in Older AdultsChris Hattersley
Evidence based information on hospital acquired deconditioning in older adults, links to any studies referenced are included in the notes section of the presentation slides.
Elderly compliance to physical therapy programs is an important issue, as noncompliance can lead to negative health outcomes. Studies have found that one-third to two-thirds of patients are not fully compliant with prescribed exercises. The Health Belief Model and Self-Determination Theory can help explain factors influencing compliance. Key factors include a patient's perceived susceptibility, severity of their condition, barriers/benefits to treatment, and level of intrinsic motivation. Improving patient education and autonomy support can increase long-term compliance to physical therapy programs.
Critical care rehabilitation is an important part of the recovery process for ICU patients. It begins with early mobilization like passive range of motion exercises and progresses to active transfers, sitting at the edge of the bed, and eventually ambulation. A multidisciplinary team approach that includes nurses, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals comprehensively assesses patients and develops individualized rehabilitation plans and goals. Regular evaluation during the ICU stay, before discharge, and after discharge is important to optimize recovery outcomes and quality of life.
AHS13 James Steel — An Ancient Perspective on Deconditioning in Low Back Pain Ancestral Health Society
Low back pain (LBP) is a multifactorial issue that is prevalent across most human populations, westernised, rural and indigenous. Deconditioning of the lumbar extensor musculature is a commonly associated factor and has been shown prospectively to be a risk factor for development of LBP. Here an explanation concerning lumbar spine and pelvic anatomic evolution is offered in attempt to integrate these findings. It appears that anatomically modern humans may be predisposed to LBP as a consequence of their evolutionary heritage; the compromise of relatively strong hip/trunk extensors and relatively weak lumbar extensors in combination with a long flexible lumbar spine.
Exercise provides significant health benefits such as preventing osteoporosis, reducing low back pain, lowering the risk of various cancers and age-related diseases, improving cognitive performance, and reducing anxiety. Numerous studies have shown that exercise can act as a medicine to treat and prevent many health conditions.
The document discusses statistics related to strokes in Tennessee and the benefits of outpatient rehabilitation and exercise programs. It notes that Tennessee has high rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, which increases healthcare costs and risk of strokes. Outpatient rehabilitation can improve functional ability, independence, and quality of life through physical, occupational and speech therapy. Regular exercise provides additional benefits like improved strength, balance, and reduced risk of falls and disease. Proper assessment and individualized programs are important for safety and achieving results.
This document discusses the benefits of strength training for quality of life and health as we age. Strength training can help maintain muscle and bone density as our biological credits expire after age 25. It outlines how doing strength training safely and sustainably through proper form, gradual progression, and adequate rest can help people continue this beneficial exercise for 20 years into the future. Strength training upgrades our body's engine, reduces pain, strengthens the heart and bones, improves appearance and sports performance, and prevents disease. The document promotes a training program that offers personalized sessions to safely achieve results through non-intimidating strength training.
How Isha Yoga can alleviate PMS symptomsGomathy Swamy
1) The study assessed the effects of Isha Yoga practice on various menstrual disorders in 128 women aged 14-55 practicing Isha Yoga for a minimum of 6 months.
2) Results showed significant decreases in symptoms like dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, heaviness of menstrual flow, irregularity of menstrual cycles, and impairment of work, with fewer women requiring medical intervention.
3) Isha Yoga, which involves a simple 21-minute practice done in a sitting posture, appeared to effectively improve symptoms of menstrual disorders and could be considered an adjunct therapy for such conditions.
This document discusses changing practices around sedation and mobility for critically ill patients. It notes that while organ systems have traditionally received highest priority, long-term physical deconditioning and cognitive impairment are underappreciated complications. Several studies are summarized that show early, aggressive mobilization for critically ill patients, even while mechanically ventilated or in the ICU, is feasible and safe, and associated with better short and long-term outcomes like physical function, walking ability, and likelihood of returning home directly rather than to a rehabilitation center. The paradigm is shifting from liberal sedation and immobilization to minimal sedation and early mobilization.
The document discusses the concept of progressive mobility, which involves early ambulation of ICU patients starting on the first day. It outlines the benefits of early mobility such as improved morale, health, and faster recovery times. Additionally, it discusses how prolonged immobility can lead to physical disabilities, weakness, and inability to return to work. The document then describes the components and goals of progressive mobility programs, which include head of bed elevation, verticalization techniques like tilt tables, standing, and walking training. It provides evidence that early and frequent mobilization can safely be achieved in the ICU with positive outcomes such as better functional status and lower complication rates.
Critical care patients who are immobilized experience increased mortality, length of hospital stay, and duration of mechanical ventilation. Prolonged immobility leads to ICU-acquired weakness and muscle atrophy of up to 1-1.5% per day. Early mobilization of critical care patients, beginning within 24-48 hours of admission, provides benefits like decreased neuromuscular weakness, skin breakdown, anxiety, and depression while improving outcomes. Implementing an early mobilization program requires a multidisciplinary team approach and culture change to overcome barriers.
Evidence based physical activity for school age youthbeatriz9911
This document summarizes an expert panel's review of evidence on the effects of physical activity on health outcomes in school-age youth. The panel identified over 850 relevant articles through a systematic search. They found:
1) Most intervention studies showed benefits of 30-45 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity 3-5 days per week. However, the panel believed greater amounts would be needed for benefits under normal circumstances.
2) The panel concluded that school-age youth should participate in 60 minutes or more per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity from a variety of activities.
3) Physical activity was associated with reduced adiposity, especially for overweight youth, and improved cardiovascular health factors like blood lipid levels and aer
A Practical Measure of Balance, Gait, and Muscular Power in Older Adults: The...Kyle Menkosky
This document describes the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), which is a validated test used to assess physical function in older adults. The SPPB examines balance, gait, and lower body strength through tests of standing balance, walking speed, and repeated chair stands. It provides an overall score of 0-12 based on performance in each test. Studies have shown SPPB scores predict disability, nursing home admission, and mortality in older adults. The document argues the SPPB is a practical test that can be used in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation to safely identify frailty and guide exercise interventions to improve outcomes in older patients.
This document discusses the benefits of physical activity for aging adults. It outlines how sedentary lifestyles can lead to accelerated physical and cognitive decline, while active lifestyles can improve health, wellness, quality of life, and independence. The document presents two case studies that show how individualized exercise programs helped specific aging adults address issues like falling, pain, weakness, and mental health. It argues that clinical kinesiology programs are a key component for comprehensive preventive care that can help aging adults live healthier and more active lives.
Gavin Sandercock - Exercise and Health conferencemckenln
- Exercise is associated with improved physical and mental health, academic attainment, and cognitive performance in children.
- Fitness, in particular aerobic fitness, is correlated with higher scores on math and reading tests.
- Mechanisms for this relationship include biological and psychological benefits of exercise like improved self-esteem and self-efficacy.
- Increasing PE curriculum time to 75 minutes per day does not negatively impact academic achievement and may help children learn better by making them fitter.
Tamara Valovich McLeod, Ph.D. - "The Impact of Sport-Related Injury on Health...youth_nex
The Youth-Nex Conference on Physical Health and Well-Being for Youth, Oct 10 & 11, 2013, University of Virginia
Tamara Valovich McLeod, Ph.D. - "The Impact of Sport-Related Injury on Health-Related Quality of Life"
Valovich McLeod is the John P. Wood, D.O., Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine and a Professor in the Athletic Training Program at A.T. Still University.
Panel 5 -- Injury Prevention and Treatment. While being physically active is important for positive youth development, injuries can result. This panel will discuss ways to minimize injury, particularly concussions, while addressing the impact of sport-related injury on quality of life. The panel will also provide a blueprint for encouraging life-long physical activity.
Website: http://bit.ly/YNCONF13
The good life --assessing the relative importance of physical, psychological,...Younis I Munshi
The study examined the interrelationships between physical dysfunction, self-efficacy, psychological distress, exercise, and quality of well-being in osteoarthritis patients. It found that exercise was directly related to physical functioning but not related to self-efficacy, psychological distress, or quality of well-being. Self-efficacy and psychological distress were significantly related to quality of well-being, suggesting that treatments focusing on these may be most effective for improving well-being in osteoarthritis patients.
The document discusses legal issues and liability concerns for physical therapists who provide fitness services to older adults. It outlines key considerations for physical therapists, including appropriately screening participants, disclosing that the relationship is not a traditional patient-therapist one, ensuring proper payment for services, and complying with individual state licensure regulations. This is to reduce the risk of legal and fiduciary liability from negligence or malpractice claims, given the higher risks of injury for older adults and the need to distinguish fitness advice from physical therapy advice.
David French presentation- Exercise and Health conferencemckenln
This document summarizes research on promoting physical activity. It finds that:
1) Simply communicating health risks is not effective at changing behavior, but combining risk information with strategies to improve self-efficacy and response efficacy can have larger effects.
2) Brief interventions that focus on goal setting, action planning, and overcoming barriers can successfully increase walking levels.
3) Techniques shown to improve both self-efficacy and physical activity include action planning, reinforcing progress, instruction, and graded tasks.
4) Older adults want physical activity experiences that are enjoyable, social, and allow improvements in function at their own pace without pressure. Satisfaction and self-efficacy predict long-term
Cognitive and psychological assessment before and after bariatric surgery. p...Dalal Alotaibi
The document discusses psychological assessment before and after bariatric surgery. It notes that bariatric surgery is just the beginning, and patients must make important lifestyle changes. It also discusses links between obesity, depression, eating disorders, and how psychological factors can influence weight loss success. The psychological assessment evaluates eating behaviors, motivation for change, mental health, expectations, and understanding of surgery and lifestyle changes required. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help patients develop realistic goals and challenge negative beliefs.
Michael Bergeron, Ph.D., FACSM - "Youth Sports: Encouraging Participation and...youth_nex
The Youth-Nex Conference on Physical Health and Well-Being for Youth, Oct 10 & 11, 2013, University of Virginia
Panel 5 - Injury Prevention and Treatment
Michael F. Bergeron, Ph.D. FACSM - "Youth Sports: Encouraging Participation and Life-long Physical Activity, Fitness and Health"
Bergeron is the Executive Director of the National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota at the Sanford USD Medical Center.
Website: http://bit.ly/YNCONF13
Clare Walton - Exercise and Health conferencemckenln
Regular exercise is associated with a reduced risk of dementia. A 30-year study found those participating in moderate exercise 2-4 times per week had a 60% lower risk of dementia. While observational studies link exercise to lower dementia rates, intervention trials results have been mixed as to whether exercise can directly reduce cognitive decline. More research is still needed to determine the optimal intensity and duration of exercise for maintaining cognitive health in older adults. Public awareness of exercise's role in reducing dementia risk is currently poor.
1. Decision support systems (DSS) help support managerial decision making through analysis of large amounts of data in a heuristic fashion without updating the underlying data.
2. DSS have two major components - a data warehouse containing current and historical internal and external data, and decision support software tools for data analysis like OLAP and data mining.
3. Model-driven DSS use techniques like what-if analysis and goal seek analysis to understand the impact of changes, while data-driven DSS use techniques like OLAP and data mining.
An information system is software that organizes and analyzes data to create useful information for decision making. It has five major infrastructure components: computer hardware, general software, networks, databases, and information management personnel. These components are designed to collectively meet the organization's needs. Infrastructure also includes integrating, operating, maintaining and managing these components to support information flow. Architecture provides the conceptual foundation for the information infrastructure and applications by covering business information needs, existing and planned systems, and organizational applications.
This document discusses the benefits of strength training for quality of life and health as we age. Strength training can help maintain muscle and bone density as our biological credits expire after age 25. It outlines how doing strength training safely and sustainably through proper form, gradual progression, and adequate rest can help people continue this beneficial exercise for 20 years into the future. Strength training upgrades our body's engine, reduces pain, strengthens the heart and bones, improves appearance and sports performance, and prevents disease. The document promotes a training program that offers personalized sessions to safely achieve results through non-intimidating strength training.
How Isha Yoga can alleviate PMS symptomsGomathy Swamy
1) The study assessed the effects of Isha Yoga practice on various menstrual disorders in 128 women aged 14-55 practicing Isha Yoga for a minimum of 6 months.
2) Results showed significant decreases in symptoms like dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, heaviness of menstrual flow, irregularity of menstrual cycles, and impairment of work, with fewer women requiring medical intervention.
3) Isha Yoga, which involves a simple 21-minute practice done in a sitting posture, appeared to effectively improve symptoms of menstrual disorders and could be considered an adjunct therapy for such conditions.
This document discusses changing practices around sedation and mobility for critically ill patients. It notes that while organ systems have traditionally received highest priority, long-term physical deconditioning and cognitive impairment are underappreciated complications. Several studies are summarized that show early, aggressive mobilization for critically ill patients, even while mechanically ventilated or in the ICU, is feasible and safe, and associated with better short and long-term outcomes like physical function, walking ability, and likelihood of returning home directly rather than to a rehabilitation center. The paradigm is shifting from liberal sedation and immobilization to minimal sedation and early mobilization.
The document discusses the concept of progressive mobility, which involves early ambulation of ICU patients starting on the first day. It outlines the benefits of early mobility such as improved morale, health, and faster recovery times. Additionally, it discusses how prolonged immobility can lead to physical disabilities, weakness, and inability to return to work. The document then describes the components and goals of progressive mobility programs, which include head of bed elevation, verticalization techniques like tilt tables, standing, and walking training. It provides evidence that early and frequent mobilization can safely be achieved in the ICU with positive outcomes such as better functional status and lower complication rates.
Critical care patients who are immobilized experience increased mortality, length of hospital stay, and duration of mechanical ventilation. Prolonged immobility leads to ICU-acquired weakness and muscle atrophy of up to 1-1.5% per day. Early mobilization of critical care patients, beginning within 24-48 hours of admission, provides benefits like decreased neuromuscular weakness, skin breakdown, anxiety, and depression while improving outcomes. Implementing an early mobilization program requires a multidisciplinary team approach and culture change to overcome barriers.
Evidence based physical activity for school age youthbeatriz9911
This document summarizes an expert panel's review of evidence on the effects of physical activity on health outcomes in school-age youth. The panel identified over 850 relevant articles through a systematic search. They found:
1) Most intervention studies showed benefits of 30-45 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity 3-5 days per week. However, the panel believed greater amounts would be needed for benefits under normal circumstances.
2) The panel concluded that school-age youth should participate in 60 minutes or more per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity from a variety of activities.
3) Physical activity was associated with reduced adiposity, especially for overweight youth, and improved cardiovascular health factors like blood lipid levels and aer
A Practical Measure of Balance, Gait, and Muscular Power in Older Adults: The...Kyle Menkosky
This document describes the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), which is a validated test used to assess physical function in older adults. The SPPB examines balance, gait, and lower body strength through tests of standing balance, walking speed, and repeated chair stands. It provides an overall score of 0-12 based on performance in each test. Studies have shown SPPB scores predict disability, nursing home admission, and mortality in older adults. The document argues the SPPB is a practical test that can be used in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation to safely identify frailty and guide exercise interventions to improve outcomes in older patients.
This document discusses the benefits of physical activity for aging adults. It outlines how sedentary lifestyles can lead to accelerated physical and cognitive decline, while active lifestyles can improve health, wellness, quality of life, and independence. The document presents two case studies that show how individualized exercise programs helped specific aging adults address issues like falling, pain, weakness, and mental health. It argues that clinical kinesiology programs are a key component for comprehensive preventive care that can help aging adults live healthier and more active lives.
Gavin Sandercock - Exercise and Health conferencemckenln
- Exercise is associated with improved physical and mental health, academic attainment, and cognitive performance in children.
- Fitness, in particular aerobic fitness, is correlated with higher scores on math and reading tests.
- Mechanisms for this relationship include biological and psychological benefits of exercise like improved self-esteem and self-efficacy.
- Increasing PE curriculum time to 75 minutes per day does not negatively impact academic achievement and may help children learn better by making them fitter.
Tamara Valovich McLeod, Ph.D. - "The Impact of Sport-Related Injury on Health...youth_nex
The Youth-Nex Conference on Physical Health and Well-Being for Youth, Oct 10 & 11, 2013, University of Virginia
Tamara Valovich McLeod, Ph.D. - "The Impact of Sport-Related Injury on Health-Related Quality of Life"
Valovich McLeod is the John P. Wood, D.O., Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine and a Professor in the Athletic Training Program at A.T. Still University.
Panel 5 -- Injury Prevention and Treatment. While being physically active is important for positive youth development, injuries can result. This panel will discuss ways to minimize injury, particularly concussions, while addressing the impact of sport-related injury on quality of life. The panel will also provide a blueprint for encouraging life-long physical activity.
Website: http://bit.ly/YNCONF13
The good life --assessing the relative importance of physical, psychological,...Younis I Munshi
The study examined the interrelationships between physical dysfunction, self-efficacy, psychological distress, exercise, and quality of well-being in osteoarthritis patients. It found that exercise was directly related to physical functioning but not related to self-efficacy, psychological distress, or quality of well-being. Self-efficacy and psychological distress were significantly related to quality of well-being, suggesting that treatments focusing on these may be most effective for improving well-being in osteoarthritis patients.
The document discusses legal issues and liability concerns for physical therapists who provide fitness services to older adults. It outlines key considerations for physical therapists, including appropriately screening participants, disclosing that the relationship is not a traditional patient-therapist one, ensuring proper payment for services, and complying with individual state licensure regulations. This is to reduce the risk of legal and fiduciary liability from negligence or malpractice claims, given the higher risks of injury for older adults and the need to distinguish fitness advice from physical therapy advice.
David French presentation- Exercise and Health conferencemckenln
This document summarizes research on promoting physical activity. It finds that:
1) Simply communicating health risks is not effective at changing behavior, but combining risk information with strategies to improve self-efficacy and response efficacy can have larger effects.
2) Brief interventions that focus on goal setting, action planning, and overcoming barriers can successfully increase walking levels.
3) Techniques shown to improve both self-efficacy and physical activity include action planning, reinforcing progress, instruction, and graded tasks.
4) Older adults want physical activity experiences that are enjoyable, social, and allow improvements in function at their own pace without pressure. Satisfaction and self-efficacy predict long-term
Cognitive and psychological assessment before and after bariatric surgery. p...Dalal Alotaibi
The document discusses psychological assessment before and after bariatric surgery. It notes that bariatric surgery is just the beginning, and patients must make important lifestyle changes. It also discusses links between obesity, depression, eating disorders, and how psychological factors can influence weight loss success. The psychological assessment evaluates eating behaviors, motivation for change, mental health, expectations, and understanding of surgery and lifestyle changes required. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help patients develop realistic goals and challenge negative beliefs.
Michael Bergeron, Ph.D., FACSM - "Youth Sports: Encouraging Participation and...youth_nex
The Youth-Nex Conference on Physical Health and Well-Being for Youth, Oct 10 & 11, 2013, University of Virginia
Panel 5 - Injury Prevention and Treatment
Michael F. Bergeron, Ph.D. FACSM - "Youth Sports: Encouraging Participation and Life-long Physical Activity, Fitness and Health"
Bergeron is the Executive Director of the National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota at the Sanford USD Medical Center.
Website: http://bit.ly/YNCONF13
Clare Walton - Exercise and Health conferencemckenln
Regular exercise is associated with a reduced risk of dementia. A 30-year study found those participating in moderate exercise 2-4 times per week had a 60% lower risk of dementia. While observational studies link exercise to lower dementia rates, intervention trials results have been mixed as to whether exercise can directly reduce cognitive decline. More research is still needed to determine the optimal intensity and duration of exercise for maintaining cognitive health in older adults. Public awareness of exercise's role in reducing dementia risk is currently poor.
1. Decision support systems (DSS) help support managerial decision making through analysis of large amounts of data in a heuristic fashion without updating the underlying data.
2. DSS have two major components - a data warehouse containing current and historical internal and external data, and decision support software tools for data analysis like OLAP and data mining.
3. Model-driven DSS use techniques like what-if analysis and goal seek analysis to understand the impact of changes, while data-driven DSS use techniques like OLAP and data mining.
An information system is software that organizes and analyzes data to create useful information for decision making. It has five major infrastructure components: computer hardware, general software, networks, databases, and information management personnel. These components are designed to collectively meet the organization's needs. Infrastructure also includes integrating, operating, maintaining and managing these components to support information flow. Architecture provides the conceptual foundation for the information infrastructure and applications by covering business information needs, existing and planned systems, and organizational applications.
The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of a filmmaking team called R.A.S.A. It details each member's job including the researcher, P.R manager, director, cameraman, technician, broadcaster, movie maker, and editor. It describes how each person contributes different skills to make the team complementary. It provides a schedule laying out tasks for members like obtaining copyrights, conducting interviews, and checking equipment. It also describes contingency plans for problems like a technician falling ill or a cameraman not showing up. The overall goals of the project are to obtain copyrights, research the subject, showcase accomplishments and quotes, get technical advice, and conduct interviews.
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The document discusses the key components of an information system, including infrastructure and architecture. It defines infrastructure as consisting of computer hardware, software, networks, databases, and the integration of these components to meet an organization's needs. Architecture is described as the blueprint that provides the conceptual foundation for building the information infrastructure and applications. The document also outlines several sub-systems of a computer-based information system, such as transaction processing systems, management information systems, support systems, and decision support systems.
The document discusses various theories of motivation. It describes Maslow's hierarchy of needs which includes physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs. It also discusses ERG theory, two-factor theory, McGregor's Theory X and Y, and other motivation theories like Porter and Lawler model and Theory Z. The theories focus on understanding factors that motivate employees and influence their performance and satisfaction levels.
Dropbox is a free service that allows users to access and sync files across all their devices. Any file saved to the Dropbox folder on one device is automatically synced to all other linked devices. The Dropbox folder works just like any other folder but syncs file changes in real-time between all devices. Files can be easily shared with others by inviting them to a shared folder or generating a link to share individual files.
The document discusses three perspectives on ethics: moral realism, moral relativism, and ethical inter-subjectivism. Moral realism holds that some ethical principles are objectively true and universal, while moral relativism believes morality is culturally defined with no overarching standard. Ethical inter-subjectivism takes a middle ground, recognizing universal human needs, rights, and the principle of reciprocity to argue for a common ethical core while allowing cultural variation.
The engineering notebook documents the robotics team's work on their robot over several meetings. They decided on competitions to attend, recruited new team members, and discussed ideas for the intake mechanism and lift. They worked on strengthening the intake, creating an 8-bar linkage, programming the robot, and attaching the intake arm. The team replaced steel with aluminum to lighten the robot, built a gearbox, and wired up the motors. They also figured out where to place the high hanging hook.
This document summarizes a study that examined the effects of 7 weeks of resistance training and light walking on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in institutionalized older adults compared to a control group. The study found that the exercise group, which performed resistance training 3 days a week and light walking 2 days a week, showed a statistically significant decrease in their AHI compared to the control group. While the exercise group gained strength, the strength gains did not correlate with the reduction in AHI. The study concludes that supervised resistance training and light walking can reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea in institutionalized older adults.
This document reviews the evidence for different types of exercise as a treatment for Parkinson's disease. It finds that cardiovascular exercise, balance training, and resistance training can all provide benefits. Cardiovascular exercise may improve gait, balance, quality of life, and reduce mortality risk. Balance training can improve gait, balance, and reduce falls, especially when combined with resistance training. Resistance training can increase muscle strength, endurance, and mobility. The review develops a suggested home-based exercise regimen combining these modalities to maximize benefits for patients with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that results from the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. The main symptoms include tremors, rigidity, slow movement, and impaired balance and coordination. There is no cure for Parkinson's, but treatments can help manage the motor symptoms by replacing dopamine or mimicking its effects in the brain. Diet and nutrition also play an important role, as the disease can affect swallowing, digestion and weight. Maintaining a healthy diet with small, frequent meals and modifying protein intake is recommended. Exercise is also encouraged to help with symptoms and overall well-being. While Parkinson's is not fatal, complications from the disease are a leading cause of death.
4th year medical students initiate a quality improvement project for health care providers. Be sure to visit http://wp.me/p4V1Uc-sb for the pre and post test and more information.
Daily Health Update from Poway Chiropractor Dr. Kip Rode of Rode Chiropractic in Poway, CA 92064. The latest daily health and chiropractic information.
An aging heart with reduced pumping ability may decrease blood flow to the brain's memory center, potentially leading to mild cognitive impairment or reduced memory function. The preterm birth rate in the US continues to rise, increasing health risks for mothers and babies. A diet high in fish and vegetables may lower the risk of depression by 14-18%. Moderate exercise was found to reduce side effects of breast cancer treatment like pain and fatigue while improving cardiovascular fitness.
2. Special consideration in cardiac rehabilitation program for older adults.ShagufaAmber
An increasing number of cardiac patients are above the age of 65 years . They are susceptible to the adverse effect of bed rest . So early mobilization is especially important to return them to active and independent lifestyle.
- Most of the patients with heart failure, are elderly patients, shooting up to 80% in both incidence and prevalence.This is due to improved and better survival after cardiac insults, such as myocardial infarction, especially in developed countries.(AHA,2013).
-The safety and efficacy of cardiac rehabilitation have been demonstrated in the elderly (age >65 years) .(Pasquali ,et al.,2001)
-CR has a class IA recommendation by the AHA and ACSM for secondary prevention after any coronary heart disease
This document reviews the literature on the mental health benefits of physical activity. It discusses how physical activity has been shown to improve symptoms of depression and other mental illnesses when used as a treatment. Regular physical activity may also help prevent future episodes of depressive illness. However, studies on the association between physical activity and mental health are limited and the relationship may depend on the intensity and type of physical activity. Overall, the literature demonstrates that physical activity can support mental health, but more research is still needed.
Physical activity improves skeletal muscle and brain health by enhancing vascular function. Regular exercise increases capillary density and improves insulin sensitivity in the arteries supplying muscles and the brain. This enhances nutrient delivery and metabolic function. As a result, physical activity reduces vascular insulin resistance in skeletal muscle and improves cognition in the brain.
Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that causes tremors, decreased muscle movement, and impaired balance. It occurs when dopamine-generating cells in the brain die, causing low dopamine levels. While the exact cause is unknown, genetic and environmental factors may play a role. Symptoms typically begin on one side of the body and include tremors, slowed movement, muscle stiffness, balance issues, and loss of automatic movements. Diagnosis is based on medical history, symptoms, and tests to rule out other conditions. There is no cure, but treatments aim to reduce symptoms and may include medication, deep brain stimulation surgery, exercise, and healthy eating. Managing the condition requires finding the right doctors, medication management, physical therapy,
Effects of core stability training on older.pdfOdiSan4
Studies have demonstrated that elderly people with low back pain (LBP) may have poor postural
control compared to healthy older adults. Poor postural control is associated with poor balance performance and a
high risk of serious falls. A variety of training strategies are proposed for LBP therapy, particularly core stabilization
training. But this treatment for older people with LBP remains unclear.
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Exercise improves physical and psychological health in Parkinson’s - National Disease & Illness
1. Exercise improves physical and psychological health in
Parkinson’s - National Disease & Illness
Deep brreathing will helps Parkinson's through prmoting relaxation that helps when stretching. Just
Take shallow breaths although exercising.
Exercise shows positive outcomes on Parkinson's disease
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For individuals together with Parkinson's disease exercise can always be a important component to
keeping balance, mobility and day-to-day living activities and could even slow along the progression
of the disease.
In this new study Dr. Colleen G. Canning, PhD, Associate Professor Physiotherapy, your College
involving Sydney as well as author of this study along with colleagues had set out to decide if falls
may be prevented with minimally supervised exercise targeting potentially remediable fall danger
factors, i.e., poor balance, reduced leg muscle strength, and also freezing involving gait, in
individuals with Parkinson disease.
The study included 231 individuals with Parkinson's disease at random had been assigned to either
certainly one of 2 groups; exercise or usual-care control. The Actual exercise group practiced with
regard to 40 in order to 60 minutes 3 times weekly regarding six months. primary outcomes had
been fall rates and also proportion associated with fallers during the intervention period. Secondary
outcomes had been physical (balance, mobility, freezing regarding gait, habitual physical activity),
psychological (fear associated with falling, affect), and quality-of-life measures.
Most people who have Parkinson's disease fall and may encounter recurrent falls. Amongst
2. individuals using Parkinson's sixty percent fall annually and two-thirds fall repeatedly. Normally,
there are automatic reflexes within the brain that assist us to keep well balanced whenever we stand
or even walk. Within individuals with Parkinson's disease these reflexes fail, causing the individual
in order to fall or perhaps feel off balance. As these reflexes stop working, the individual will have
more and more trouble using walking, for the point where several might need guidance or perhaps
need a wheelchair to have around. The Particular resulting injuries, pain, limitations of exercise as
well as concern with falling once more can really affect people's health insurance well-being,"
mentioned Dr. Channing.
The outcomes showed in contrast for the control team these within the exercise group that had
much less severity of the disease stood a 70 % reduction throughout falls however, these with a
severe type of the illness had a trend for more falls in the exercise team (IRR = 1.61, 95% CI 0.86-
3.03, p = 0.13).
The exercise team scored significantly much better in comparison towards the control team about
the Brief Bodily Performance Battery, sit-to-stand, fear of falling, affect, superiority life, right after
adjusting regarding baseline performance.
In their conclusion the particular researchers compose "An exercise program targeting balance, leg
strength, as well as freezing regarding gait failed to reduce falls however improved physical and
psychological health. Falls had been reduced within people with milder disease although not in
individuals with more severe Parkinson disease."
"These results declare that minimally supervised exercise applications targeted at reducing falls
throughout people that have Parkinson's should be began early in the disease process," said Dr.
Canning.
Overall, the results confirmed individuals in the exercise team performed better on assessments
regarding ability to go around as well as balance, had a lower concern with falls and also reported
better overall mood and top quality of life.
The research has been supported from the Australian National health as well as Health-related
3. Analysis Council and additionally the Harry Secomb Foundation.
Citations
UpToDate
Exercise with regard to falls prevention inside Parkinson disease, a randomized controlled trial,
Neurology
doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000001155
American Academy regarding Neurology