《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2022, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (9): 1003-1011.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2022.09.002

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Effect of physical activity on health conditions and functioning for aging people with chronic diseases and functioning: a systematic review of systematic reviews

YUAN Yuan1,2,YANG Jian1,2()   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
    2. College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
  • Received:2022-08-23 Revised:2022-08-29 Published:2022-09-25 Online:2022-10-08
  • Contact: YANG Jian E-mail:yangjianxz@sina.com
  • Supported by:
    Shanghai University "Strengthening Morality" Humanities and Social Sciences Key Research Base Sub-project(1100-41222-16057);Adolescents Physical Education Research Shanghai Social Science Innovation Research Base Sub-project(11001-412321-17006);East China Normal University Adolescents Sports and Health Promotion Research Institute Sub-project

Abstract:

Objective To construct the scope and framework of physical activity interventions on the health and health-related conditions (functioning) of old people with chronic diseases and dysfunction using World Health Organization Family of International Classifications (WHO-FICs).
Methods The health and health-related conditions of the old people were systematically analyzed using International Classification of Diseases, Eleventh Revision (ICD-11), and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The systematic reviews about effects of physical activity interventions on the health and health-related conditions in the old people with chronic diseases and dysfunction were retrieved from PubMed, CBM, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang Data from establishment to August 8th, 2022, and systematically reviewed.
Results Eleven systematic reviews were accepted, which were from six countries, involved 316 randomized controlled trials and 28 169 participants. The main topics included aging, public health, rehabilitation, physical exercise, etc. The main health and health related conditions for the old people were mainly dementia, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, depression, cognitive impairment; osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, sarcopenia; chronic heart failure, coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke; type 2 diabetes; and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; etc. For the interventions, physical activity mainly included balance, functional and endurance training, flexibility training; walking, stretching, upper and lower limb training; Yoga, Qigong, Taijiquan; etc. The proposed prescription was one to seven times a week, moderate intensity, and continued four weeks to ten years of duration. The health and health related outcomes included reduction of the risk of chronic diseases; improvement of overall cognitive function, mental function, muscular endurance, cardiopulmonary endurance, flexibility, etc.; enhancement of walking, movement, balance, flexibility, posture control, etc.; improvement of sleep quality, anxiety and stress; improvement of engagement in participation and interpersonal interaction, and happiness; etc.
Conclusion A conceptual framework of the health effects of participation in physical activity on the old people with chronic diseases and dysfunction is constructed using WHO-FICs. Health and health-related conditions for old people involve in the systems of cognitive, psychological and psychiatric system, skeletal, muscle and joints systems, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, metabolic system, and respiratory system. The intervention programs include physical fitness, skills-oriented activity and sports event programs. The health and functional outcomes are mainly included reduction of risk of chronic disease, improvement of functioning, enhancement in physical activity skills, promotion of mental health, and improvement of quality of life and well-being.

Key words: elderly, chronic diseases, dysfunction, physical activity, exercise, rehabilitation, systematic review

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