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Access to digital health information has increased for women diagnosed with breast cancer; however, searching, understanding, and interpreting this informa

An Observational Study on Exercise Perception, Depression, and Physical Activity Levels in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis - Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Research

DETERMINATION OF POST-EARTHQUAKE TRAUMA LEVEL AND INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STATUS - Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between core endurance, hand grip strength, and reaction time in young adults. Method: Fifty-two undergraduate students with an average age of 21.07 (1.46) were included in this cross-sectional, observational study. Core endurance (McGill’s Core Endurance Tests), hand grip strength (Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer), and the lower extremity reaction time (OptoGait device) were assessed. Results: There was a moderate, positive correlation between the left-right trunk lateral endurance test and the right (respectively; r=0.51, r=0.47, p<0.001) and left-hand grip strength (respectively; r=0.52, r=0.51, p<0.001). A weak, negative correlation was found between the left-right trunk lateral endurance test and right lower extremity reaction time (respectively; r=-0.38, p=0.005; r=-0.39, p=0.004). There was a weak, negative correlation between left- and right-hand grip strength and right lower extremity reaction time (respectively; r=-0.32, p=0.02; r=-0.37, p=0.006). Additionally, in participants with the right dominant leg, a moderate, negative correlation was found between the right lower extremity reaction time and right-hand grip strength (r=-0.40, p=0.01) and a weak, negative correlation with left and right trunk lateral endurance test (respectively; r=-0.35, p=0.03; r=-0.33, p=0.04). Conclusion: The findings of this study, which demonstrate that there was a relationship between core endurance, hand grip strength, and reaction time, can provide a valuable resource for professionals working in this field. The association between these parameters may be helpful in guiding exercise planning in subjects such as injury, rehabilitation process, and increasing performance in sports.

This study aims to investigate the effects of Mirror Therapy (MT) on spasticity and related parameters in stroke patients. A systematic review was performed in databases PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Cochrane, and Scopus databases for published RCTs (Randomized Controlled Trials) from the date of each database's inception to May 2021. Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) in adult patients with stroke compared to conventional therapy, sham, and additional therapy control were included. Physiotherapy Evidence Database Scale was used to assess the methodological quality of each study. The overall effect of MT on MAS was statistically significant and beneficial when studies were analyzed in terms of both upper and lower extremities (p < 0.001). MT demonstrated a large and beneficial overall effect on the Brunnstrom Assessment compared to conventional therapy (p < 0.001). The overall impact of MT on Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) was large and statistically significant (p < 0.001). However, a meta-analysis of three studies using the 10-meter walk test showed that the overall effect of MT was not statistically significant (p = 0.258). This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates reductions in upper and lower extremity spasticity and improved motor recovery with MT, both isolated and combined with other treatments, in adults with stroke. CRD42021255154.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the status of receiving home exercise programs and adherence among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), providing insights for clinical practice. Methods: Individuals diagnosed with MS, aged 18 and over, literate, and reached through the social media platforms of the MS Society of Türkiye, were included in the study. Individuals who did not fully complete the questions asked and/or gave answers irrelevant to the topic, who reported comorbidities that may prevent participation in exercise along with MS, and those not meeting the specified age criteria were excluded from the study. Data were collected through an online questionnaire assessing MS patients’ sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and their engagement and adherence to home exercise programs. Results: A total of 217 people (n=36) male, (n=181) female, participated in the study. While the rate of having a prescribed home exercise program among all participants was 12.90%, this rate was 8.33% for men and 13.81% for women. When the compliance of the participants with home exercise programs was examined, all men stated they sometimes applied these programs. This rate was found to be 52% for women. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that a considerable proportion of individuals with MS did not engage with the prescribed home exercise programme. Furthermore, the adherence rates and frequency of exercise updates were found to be inadequate. Since the MS population is increasing steadily in Türkiye, it is vital to facilitate access to effective exercises for people with MS and to ensure lifelong compliance with these exercises.Cite this article as: Tekeoğlu Tosun A, Yılmaz N, Eryıldız E, Işıklar Ç, Hotaman Keklicek H. Investigating compliance with a home exercise program in people with multiple sclerosis. Arch Health Sci Res. 2025; 12, 0124, doi: 10.5152/ArcHealthSciRes.2025.24124.

Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationship between frailty, successful aging, and physical activity levels in older individuals. Method: Data were collected from 99 volunteer participants aged ≥65. The questionnaire was delivered online via its Google Forms link. In the study, the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) was used to evaluate participants’ frailty levels, the Successful Aging Scale (SAS) was utilized to determine their successful aging status, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) was employed to measure their physical activity levels. Results: The results of the study revealed a moderate, significant negative correlation between the TFI and SAS total scores. Additionally, a weak, significant positive correlation was found between the SAS and the IPAQ-SF total scores (s=0.982; p<0.001). A weak, negative correlation was detected between the physical component score of the TFI and the IPAQ-SF total score. There was a significant, highly negative correlation between the TFI total score and the healthy lifestyle sub-parameter score of the SAS (s=-.0634; p<0.001). Conclusion: It has been determined that more active individuals exhibit both a healthier lifestyle and lower levels of frailty. The women have been found to be statistically more frail and less active compared to the men. It has been observed that frailty increases with age.

Purpose: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common situation for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). As UI can negatively impact daily activities for individuals with different health conditions, it is crucial to understand and detect early on in what way it specifically alters the activities of those with MS. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between UI symptoms and the ability to perform daily activities in individuals diagnosed with MS. Materials and Methods: This study included 45 participants diagnosed with MS and experiencing UI, with an average age of 42.06±1.42 years. Utilizing Google Forms, participant data was gathered through an online platform. The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) was employed to assess the complaints and symptoms of urinary incontinence, while the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) was utilized to evaluate the effect on activities of daily living. Results: UI symptoms and activities of daily living was moderately and positively correlated (p

Sınava giren öğrencilerin başarılarını etkileyen durumlardan biri sınav kaygısıdır. Bu sorunu ortadan kaldırmak amacıyla birçok çalışma yapılmış; özellikle de son dönemlerde teknolojinin etkisi araştırılmıştır. Ancak net bir sonuca ulaşılamamıştır. Bu nedenle araştırmada, teknoloji içerikli Kahoot ve klasik sınav yöntemlerinin, sınav kaygısı üzerinde herhangi bir farklılık oluşturup oluşturmadığını ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma karşılaştırmalı, deneysel bir çalışma olup ön-son test yöntemi uygulanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini, Fenerbahçe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi’nde ortak ders alan 1. sınıfta eğitim gören 78 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Yaş ortalamaları 20,12 ± 1.62 olan 18-31 yaş arasındaki öğrenciler rastgele sayılar tablosu kullanılarak iki gruba (Kahoot Grubu - KG; n: 38 / Klasik Sınav Grubu - KSG; n: 40) ayrılmıştır. Her iki gruba da 20 sorudan oluşan 30 dakikalık bir sınav uygulanmıştır. Sınav öncesi verilerin elde edilmesinde öğrenci bilgi formu ve sınav kaygısı ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Ön-son test yönteminin kullanıldığı çalışmada, sınav sonrası ölçekler yinelenmiştir ve sınavın öğrenciler üzerinde yarattığı kaygı düzeyleri belirlenmiştir. Araştırmanın sonuçlarına göre, her iki grup arasında da hem akademik başarı hem de sınav kaygısı açısından anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmamıştır. İki grup arasında bir farklılık olmamasına karşın; kullanımı kolay, eğlenceli ve motive edici özelliğinden dolayı Kahoot uygulaması öğrencilerin eğitim ve değerlendirme sürecinde önerilebilir. Ayrıca sınav sonuçlarının kısa sürede raporlanmasının akademisyenler için önemli bir avantaj sağlayacağına inanıyoruz.

Background: This research aims to compare e-health literacy of technology users and nonusers in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to investigate whether there are correlations between age, duration of MS, gender, marital status, and e-health total scores. Methods: This descriptive study was carried out with a web-based questionnaire. The questionnaire was sent to 300 patients with MS who were registered at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Neurology Department. Results: A total of 156 people (mean age: 35.33 ± 10.47 years) participated in the survey. Smartphone 98.1% ( n  = 153) was the mostly used device. Rate of using Google and recommended websites about MS was 94.25% ( n  = 145) and 73.9% ( n  = 113), respectively. e-Health literacy of both the tablet and recommended websites users significantly differed from that of nonusers ( p  = 0.007 for both). Participants' e-health literacy total score was found to weakly, but significantly, correlate with their age, marital status, and education level (rho: −0.161, p  = 0.044; rho: 0.172, p  = 0.032; rho: −0.192, p  = 0.016, respectively). Conclusions: With developments in digital technologies, it is important to identify the access status of people with MS to improve daily clinical management and implement further motor and cognitive rehabilitation. Therefore, determining the health literacy of individuals with MS and providing education on this subject will reduce the information pollution .