BackgroundLittle is known about the association between fear of movement (kinesiophobia) and objectively measured physical activity (PA), the first 12 weeks after cardiac hospitalization.PurposeTo assess the longitudinal association between kinesiophobia and objectively measured PA and to assess the factor structure of kinesiophobia.MethodsWe performed a longitudinal observational study. PA was continuously measured from hospital discharge to 12 weeks using the Personal Activity Monitor. The PAM measures time spent per day in PA-intensity categories: light, moderate and heavy. Kinesiophobia was assessed with the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) at four time points (hospital discharge, 3, 6 and 12 weeks). The longitudinal association between PA-intensity and kinesiophobia was studied with a random intercept cross lagged panel model (RI-CLPM). A RI-CLPM estimates effects from kinesiophobia on objectively measured PA and vice versa (cross-over effects), and autoregressive effects (e.g. kinesiophobia from one occasion to the next).ResultsIn total, 116 patients (83.6% male) with a median age of 65.5 were included in this study. On no occasion did we find an effect of kinesiophobia on PA and vice versa. Model fit for the original model was poor (X2: = 44.646 P<0.001). Best model fit was found for a model were kinesiophobia was modelled as a stable between factor (latent variable) and PA as autoregressive component (dynamic process) (X2 = 27.541 P<0.12).ConclusionKinesiophobia and objectively measured PA are not associated in the first 12 weeks after hospital discharge. This study shows that kinesiophobia remained relatively stable, 12 weeks after hospital discharge, despite fluctuations in light to moderate PA-intensity.
To enhance prevention and treatment of malnutrition in older adults before, during and after hospitalization, deeper understanding of older adults’ and informal caregivers’ perspective on nutritional care is important. One-time in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 older adults who had been discharged from hospital, and seven informal caregivers. We explored their experiences and needs regarding nutritional care provided in the periods before, during and after hospitalization. Five themes emerged from the data: (1) dietary intake, (2) food service during hospitalization, (3) nutrition-related activities, (4) whose job it is to give nutritional care, and (5) competing care priorities. Further, several opinions about nutritional issues were identified. Older adults and informal caregivers did not always experience optimal nutritional care. When discussing nutritional care, they mainly focused on the in-hospital period. When providing nutritional care and developing guidelines, older adults’ and informal caregivers’ perspective on nutritional care should be incorporated. Here, the periods before, during and after hospitalization should be taken into account equally.
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Background: Fear of movement (kinesiophobia) after an acute cardiac hospitalization (ACH) is associated with reduced physical activity (PA) and non-adherence to cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Purpose: To investigate which factors are related to kinesiophobia after an ACH, and to investigate the support needs of patients in relation to PA and the uptake of CR. Methods: Patients were included 2-3 weeks after hospital discharge for ACH. The level of kinesiophobia was assessed with the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-NL Heart). A score of > 28 points is defined as 'high levels of kinesiophobia' (HighKin) and ≤ 28 as 'low levels of kinesiophobia' (LowKin). Patients were invited to participate in a semi-structured interview with the fear avoidance model (FAM) as theoretical framework. Interviews continued until data-saturation was reached. All interviews were analyzed with an inductive content analysis. Results: Data-saturation was reached after 16 participants (median age 65) were included in this study after an ACH. HighKin were diagnosed in seven patients. HighKin were related to: (1) disrupted healthcare process, (2) negative beliefs and attitudes concerning PA. LowKin were related to: (1) understanding the necessity of PA, (2) experiencing social support. Patients formulated 'tailored information and support from a health care provider' as most important need after hospital discharge. Conclusion: This study adds to the knowledge of factors related to kinesiophobia and its influence on PA and the uptake of CR. These findings should be further validated in future studies and can be used to develop early interventions to prevent or treat kinesiophobia and stimulate the uptake of CR. Keywords: Acute cardiac hospitalization; Cardiac rehabilitation; Cardiovascular disease; Exercise; Fear of movement; Physical activity.
Voor patiënten met long- of gastro-intestinale kanker die een operatie hebben ondergaan zijn een goed op elkaar afgestemde hoeveelheid lichamelijke activiteit in combinatie met voldoende eiwitinname, na de operatie essentieel voor een goed herstel. Na ontslag uit het ziekenhuis is de inzet van een fysiotherapeut en diëtist die elkaar aanvullen geen vanzelfsprekendheid terwijl zij elkaar juist kunnen versterken. Met het bestaande OPRAH (Optimizing-Physical-Recovery-After-Hospitalization) herstelprogramma ondersteunen fysiotherapeuten en diëtisten patiënten na een operatie met een eHealth applicatie met monitoring en coaching. Omdat de beroepen fysiotherapie en diëtetiek van oudsher hands-on zijn vraagt deze manier van behandelen een transitie in denken en manier van werken. Professionals vinden het moeilijk om de behandeling op elkaar af te stemmen, op afstand te coachen en de technologie van een eHealth applicatie te integreren in de praktijk. Daarnaast is nog niet bekend wat de optimale combinatie van hoeveelheid voeding en beweging is en waarom bepaalde patiënten wel goed op het OPRAH herstelprogramma reageren en andere patiënten niet. De technologie van OPRAH waarbij grote hoeveelheden informatie over voeding en beweging wordt verzameld, biedt de mogelijkheid om met kunstmatige intelligentie nieuwe verbanden te leggen en deze praktijkvragen te beantwoorden maar deze techniek wordt nog niet toegepast. Het doel van deze aanvraag is om de interprofessionele samenwerking tussen fysiotherapeuten en diëtisten bij de behandeling van patiënten met kanker te versterken en het OPRAH herstelprogramma te optimaliseren. In dit project onderzoeken we verbanden tussen veranderingen in voeding en beweging bij patiënten met kanker die een operatie ondergaan, ontwerpen we een infrastructuur voor structurele dataverzameling van voeding en beweging (WP1) en onderzoeken we hoe we de interprofessionele afstemming kunnen versterken (WP1). Op basis van de bevindingen passen we het OPRAH herstelprogramma aan en testen we deze in de praktijk (WP3). WP4 is gericht op doorwerking naar de beroepspraktijk en het onderwijs.
