Article
Rheumatology
Emma Swardh, Christina Opava, Nina Brodin
Summary: Physical activity (PA) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is considered a lifelong behavior influenced by the disease. Patients perceive the impact of the disease on their health and engage in PA by increasing awareness, enhancing body awareness, and seeking social support. This meta-synthesis provides insights for tailoring PA support to individual drivers and determinants in clinical practice, benefiting both health professionals and RA patients.
Article
Rheumatology
Vibeke Videm, Ingrid Saether Houge, Mari Hoff
Summary: The presence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and levels of stress and depression are associated with the scores for facilitators and barriers to physical activity (PA). RA patients reported higher barriers and lower facilitators for PA, with varying individual profiles. The new questionnaire (FasBarPAQ) could be a useful tool for healthcare providers treating RA patients.
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Masahiro Tada, Yutaro Yamada, Koji Mandai, Yoshinari Matsumoto, Noriaki Hidaka
Summary: This study quantitatively measured the daily physical activity and steps of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using a wearable activity meter and examined their associations with patients' background characteristics. The study found that daily physical activity and steps were significantly decreased in RA patients with moderate and high disease activity.
CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Thomas Davergne, Rawdha Tekaya, Jeremie Sellam, Anne Tournadre, Stephane Mitrovic, Adeline Ruyssen-Witrand, Christophe Hudry, Sabrina Dadoun, Jerome Avouac, Bruno Fautrel, Laure Gossec
Summary: The study revealed that patients with inflammatory arthritis face barriers to physical activity, with the IFAB score correlated with physical activity levels. Targeting patients with high barriers could be an effective strategy to improve physical activity levels.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ozgul Ozturk, Onur Aydogdu, Seval Kutlutuerk Yikilmaz, Ozlem Feyzioglu, Pelin Pisirici
Summary: This study aimed to investigate physical literacy among late adolescents and its relationship with current physical activity, barriers to engaging in physical activity, and enjoyment of physical activity. The findings showed that highly physically active adolescents had better scores on physical literacy, enjoyment of activity, and barriers to physical activity. Physical literacy, gender, and enjoyment of activity were found to be determinants of high or moderate physical activity levels.
Article
Rehabilitation
Leonie Klompstra, Pallav Deka, Luis Almenar, Dola Pathak, Elena Munoz-Gomez, Raquel Lopez-Vilella, Elena Marques-Sule
Summary: This study found that physical activity enjoyment mediated the relationship between exercise motivation and physical activity in patients with heart failure. Even highly motivated patients may not be physically active if they do not enjoy the physical activity.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Juan He, Yu Li, Jian Chen, Qi Wu, Hongying Shan, Xiaocheng Wang, Miaomiao Zhang, Liping Nie, Qingwen Wang
Summary: Different subsets of CD8+ T cells are associated with clinical features and serological parameters in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Naive CD8+ T cells are negatively correlated with disease activity, while CD8+ CD28-T cells and CD8+ CD27-T cells are positively correlated with disease activity. Activated CD8+ T cells and TCR gamma E+ CD8+ T cells may be involved in inflammation and lipid metabolism in RA.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Bhargavi Duvvuri, Al Anoud Baddour, Kevin D. Deane, Marie L. Feser, J. Lee Nelson, M. Kristen Demoruelle, Christian Lood
Summary: Elevated levels of total fMet in the circulation of RA patients are associated with disease activity, joint involvement, and the development of rheumatoid nodules. Total fMet levels can predict erosive disease and improve the prognostic ability of ACPA, suggesting a potential role as novel biomarkers for disease monitoring and prognosis in RA. Additionally, circulating mtNFPs induce neutrophil activation through FPR1-dependent mechanisms, indicating FPR1 as a potential therapeutic target for RA.
JOURNAL OF AUTOIMMUNITY
(2021)
Article
Management
Laura Ramos-Petersen, Jonatan Garcia-Campos, George Banwell, Ana Belen Ortega-Avila, Gabriel Gijon-Nogueron, Andres Reinoso-Cobo
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of people with rheumatoid arthritis during and after COVID-19-induced quarantine in terms of physical activity and health status. The results indicate that although physical activity is considered essential for these patients, most of them significantly reduced their levels of physical activity during the pandemic. It is recommended to promote physical activity in people even in difficult times to improve disease outcomes, well-being, and mental health.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Matthew A. Stults-Kolehmainen
Summary: Physical activity is essential for thriving in life and low levels of movement are related to physical and mental health problems. However, we have limited understanding of why people move and how to promote greater energy expenditure. Recent research has focused on automatic processes and the study of NEAT to gain insight into movement. This review proposes that psycho-physiological drive plays a crucial role in understanding movement and NEAT.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Maria Vanesa Hernandez-Hernandez, Hiurma Sanchez-Perez, Cristina Luna-Gomez, Ivan Ferraz-Amaro, Federico Diaz-Gonzalez
Summary: The study found that patients with PsA exhibit levels of PA similar to healthy controls, but disease activity in PsA patients is inversely correlated with PA. The evaluation of PA using accelerometry is sensitive to changes in disease activity.
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Petros Dinas, Rikke Helene Moe, Carina I. Bostrom, Rena D. Kosti, George S. Kitas, George Metsios
Summary: Research evidence suggests that individual interventions of diet and physical activity effectively reduce inflammation in inflammatory joint diseases (IJD), but the combined use of these interventions is not well understood. This systematic review and meta-analysis focused on the effects and associations of combined diet and physical activity interventions in IJD, specifically rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the spondyloarthropathies (SpA). The study found that the combination improved Health Assessment Questionnaire scores in RA patients, but unexpectedly increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate. No effects were found on C-reactive protein or weight of RA patients. Limited evidence was found to draw firm conclusions on the impact of combined diet and physical activity interventions on inflammatory load in IJDs.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Pallav Deka, Luis Almenar, Dola Pathak, Leonie Klompstra, Raquel Lopez-Vilella, Elena Marques-Sule
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of depression on physical activity readiness and reported activity levels in patients with heart failure. The results showed that depression completely mediated the effect of physical limitation on physical activity and partially mediated the effect of self-efficacy, while intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for physical activity had independent effects not mediated by depression. Patients with heart failure should be screened for depression as it can impact their readiness for physical activity.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Pallav Deka, Luis Almenar, Dola Pathak, Leonie Klompstra, Raquel Lopez-Vilella, Elena Marques-Sule
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of depression on PA readiness and self-reported PA in patients with HF. The results showed that depression completely mediated the effect of physical limitation on PA and partially mediated the effect of self-efficacy on PA. Therefore, patients with HF should be screened for depression as it can impact their physical and psychological readiness for PA.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Natalia Carbonell-Bobadilla, Carina Soto-Fajardo, Luis M. Amezcua-Guerra, Ana Beatriz Batres-Marroquin, Tania Vargas, Adrian Hernandez-Diazcouder, Valentin Jimenez-Rojas, Ana Cristina Medina-Garcia, Carlos Pineda, Luis H. Silveira
Summary: Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis patients have a milder disease compared to seropositive patients, with later onset age and lower requirement for antirheumatic therapies. On ultrasound evaluation, seropositive patients show more severe joint damage.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Sophie I. E. Liem, Nina M. van Leeuwen, Thea P. M. Vliet Vlieland, Gerrie M. W. Boerrigter, Cornelia H. M. van den Ende, Lian A. J. de Pundert, Marisca R. Schriemer, Julia Spierings, Madelon C. Vonk, Jeska K. de Vries-Bouwstra
Summary: This study assessed the use, satisfaction, needs, and preferences regarding physical therapy (PT) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The results showed significant variation in the use and content of PT for SSc patients in a primary care setting, with potential underuse of PT care for hand and oral dysfunction. The study underscores the need for initiatives to improve the quality and accessibility of PT care for SSc patients.
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
D. A. J. M. Latijnhouwers, C. H. Martini, R. G. H. H. Nelissen, S. H. M. Verdegaal, T. P. M. Vliet Vlieland, M. G. J. Gademan
Summary: The severity of acute postoperative pain following THA/TKA in OA patients was not associated with pain during the first postoperative year.
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Frederike Van Markus-Doornbosch, Jorit J. Meesters, Gerard Volker, Wil A. Ijzereef, Wilbert B. van den Hout, Thea P. Vliet Vlieland, Arend J. de Kloet
Summary: This study explored the process and outcomes of a novel vocational rehabilitation program based on mentorship for unemployed individuals with acquired brain injury. The results showed that the program was promising for these individuals, but lack of financial support and concurrent health problems hampered the program's progress and outcomes.
WORK-A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Daisy A. J. M. Latijnhouwers, Niels Laas, Suzan H. M. Verdegaal, Rob G. H. H. Nelissen, Thea P. M. Vliet Vlieland, Herman H. Kaptijn, Maaike G. J. Gademan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of PLA and DAA on activity and participation after total hip arthroplasty, and finds that DAA results in better functional recovery and more fulfillment of expectations among employed patients compared to PLA.
Article
Rehabilitation
Winke Van Meijeren-Pont, Henk Arwert, Gerard Volker, Marta Fiocco, Wilco P. Achterberg, Thea P. M. Vliet Vlieland, Daniella M. Oosterveer
Summary: The study aims to assess the presence and intensity of upper extremity pain after stroke over time. The study found that the proportion of patients reporting upper extremity pain decreased significantly at 3, 18, and 30 months after starting multidisciplinary rehabilitation. However, in patients with persistent pain, the intensity did not change over time.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
F. Allonsius, A. J. de Kloet, F. van Markus-Doornbosch, T. P. M. Vliet Vlieland, M. van der Holst
Summary: This study describes the family impact and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in young patients (5-24 years) after traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries (TBI/nTBI). The family impact remains a significant problem over time, while the patients' HRQoL improved. It is important to provide family support throughout the rehabilitation process.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
M. M. H. Teuwen, I. R. E. Knaapen, T. P. M. Vliet Vlieland, J. W. Schoones, C. H. M. van den Ende, S. F. E. van Weely, M. G. J. Gademan
Summary: This study systematically describes the use and outcomes of PROMIS measures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). A total of 29 studies were included, with the most frequently used PROMIS measures being Pain Interference, Physical Function, Fatigue, and Depression. The results showed impairments in health status compared to the general population. Standardization of PROMIS measures selection is needed for better comparison across studies.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
M. A. T. van Wissen, B. Straathof, T. P. M. Vliet Vlieland, C. H. M. van den Ende, M. M. H. Teuwen, W. F. Peter, A. A. den Broeder, W. B. van den Hout, D. van Schaardenburg, A. M. van Tubergen, M. G. J. Gademan, S. F. E. van Weely
Summary: The study aimed to assess the construct validity of PROMIS PF-10 in patients with severe limitations in physical functioning caused by RA or axSpA. By surveying and testing 316 patients, it was found that PROMIS PF-10 had strong correlations with measures of physical function and moderate to weak correlations with other outcome measures, supporting its construct validity.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
M. A. T. Van Wissen, M. G. J. Gademan, T. P. M. Vliet Vlieland, B. Straathof, M. M. H. Teuwen, W. F. Peter, C. H. M. Van Den Ende, S. F. E. Van Weely
Summary: This study aimed to assess the PT of RA and axSpA patients in terms of duration, frequency, and content. The majority of patients received long-term individual PT once a week, and passive treatment options were often reported despite not being recommended. An implementation study to explore barriers and facilitators for adherence to clinical practice guidelines is warranted.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Daisy A. J. M. Latijnhouwers, Karolien G. Hoogendoorn, Rob G. H. H. Nelissen, Hein Putter, Thea P. M. Vliet Vlieland, Maaike G. J. Gademan, LOAS Study Grp
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine the adherence to physical activity recommendation in hip/knee osteoarthritis patients before and after hip/knee arthroplasty. The majority of patients remained at their preoperative physical activity level, and non-adherence at 6 months was highly predictive for 12-month non-adherence.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Keegan Knittle, Christin Fidrich, Nelli Hankonen
Summary: While research on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) has primarily focused on the impact of social environments on motivation, this expert opinion study explores the potential role of self-enactable techniques in optimizing motivation. The study identifies seven techniques that have the potential to positively impact multiple SDT constructs. This highlights the importance of understanding motivation self-management for interventions that require participant engagement.
Article
Rheumatology
Tamara Kamp, Martin Stevens, Thea P. M. Vliet Vlieland, Rob G. H. H. Nelissen, Sandra Brouwer, Maaike G. J. Gademan
Summary: This is a cohort study investigating factors associated with fulfilment of expectations towards paid employment after total hip/knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA). The study found that older age, better postoperative physical functioning, and no perceived difficulties at work increased the likelihood of fulfilment, while physical work tasks, preoperative sick leave, and difficulties at work decreased the likelihood of fulfilment.
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Rheumatology
Max M. H. Teuwen, Thea P. M. Vliet Vlieland, Salima F. E. van Weely, Jan W. Schoones, Anne-Kathrin Rausch Osthoff, Carsten B. Juhl, Karin Niedermann, Maaike G. J. Gademan, Cornelia H. M. van den Ende
Summary: A systematic review was conducted to assess the quality of reporting and nature of reported harms in clinical studies on supervised exercises in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The review found that a considerable proportion of trials inadequately reported harms outcomes and pain was the most commonly reported harm.
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Johanna Nurmi, Keegan Knittle, Felix Naughton, Stephen Sutton, Todor Ginchev, Fida Khattak, Carmina Castellano-Tejedor, Pilar Lusilla-Palacios, Niklas Ravaja, Ari Haukkala
Summary: This study pilot-tested a fully automated factorial N-of-1 randomized controlled trial with the Precious app to examine the effects of digitalized motivational interviewing and heart rate variability-based biofeedback features on physical activity. The results suggest that changes in self-efficacy and motivation may have same-day effects on physical activity, but the effects vary across individuals.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Asa Mennema, Thea P. M. Vliet Vlieland, Wilco P. Achterberg, Daniella M. Oosterveer, SCORE-Study Group
Summary: Pre-stroke frailty in older stroke survivors receiving medical specialistic rehabilitation is associated with worse functioning at follow-up for most health status measures and smaller improvements in mobility, mood, and quality of life. Further research is needed to explore the role of pre-stroke frailty in allocating stroke patients to suitable rehabilitation methods.
EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
(2023)
