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Social representation of older people in relation to physical activity and health at old age: A qualitative study (2021)
(Editura Universitatii din Pitesti, 2021-01)
The phenomenon of aging requires a series of adjustments by individuals to the new nuances of everyday life. Aging represents a gradual, dynamic, natural and inevitable process that occurs throughout life. This study was ...
Effects of a multicomponent program on anthropometric measures, physical fitness and health-related quality of life in older people (2021)
(Sociedad espanola de dietetica, 2021-03-20)
Introduction: Aging causes, among other changes, a decrease in muscle mass and a reduction in functional independence. Regular physical activity is considered an essential tool for healthy aging. Aim: To analyze the effects ...
Quality of life of brazilian vegetarians measured by the whoqol-bref: Influence of type of diet, motivation and sociodemographic data (2021)
(MDPI AG, 2021-08)
This study aimed to evaluate the general quality of life (QoL) of Brazilian vegetarians. A cross-sectional study was conducted with Brazilian vegetarian adults (18 years old and above). Individuals were recruited to ...
Quality of life of vegetarians during the covid-19 pandemic in Brazil (2021)
(MDPI AG, 2021-08)
Health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic can negatively impact quality of life (QoL) due to higher levels of stress, social isolation, and uncertainties. In this scenario, distinct population groups might react ...
Spanish translation and cultural adaptation of the fibromyalgia knowledge questionnaire (2021)
(MDPI AG, 2021-07-02)
Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FM) translates into a reduction in the quality of life of people who suffer from it, being a chronic disease of unknown etiology. One of the most widespread treatments includes the combination ...
Hand grip strength and quality of life in functional elderly (2021)
(Editorial Ciencias Medicas, 2021-09)
Introduction: During aging, involution of some body systems is observed. Among these changes, those that affect the musculoskeletal system such as sarcopenia and muscle weakness can alter the development of activities of ...
Effect of physical therapy modalities on quality of life of head and neck cancer survivors: A systematic review with meta-analysis (2021)
(MDPI, 2021-10-02)
The objective was to describe the effectiveness of different physical therapy modalities to improve Quality of Life (QoL) in Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) survivors. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL and Cochrane Library ...
The effect of hallux valgus open and percutaneous surgery on AOFAS scale: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2021)
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2021-01-02)
Purpose: To estimate the comparative effect of open and percutaneous hallux valgus (HV) surgery on patients’ quality of life (QoL) using the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scale including total score ...
Personality traits, psychosocial effects and quality of life of patients submitted to dental bleaching (2021)
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2021-01-06)
Background: Perception is defined as the ability to distinguish through the senses. All perception is dependent on factors such as personality, previously lived experiences and cultural elements. When planning an aesthetic ...
Perception of chilean older adults in relation to health and physical exercise in pandemic Covid-19 (2021)
(Federacion Espanola de Docentes de Educacion Fisica, 2021-09-24)
The purpose of this article is to understand the meaning given by elderly adults in central Chile to the period of the Covid-19 pandemic concerning health and physical exercise. From the methodological perspective, the ...