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ABSTRACT: Background
Exercise has been suggested to prevent deterioration of health-related quality of life (HRQL) and overall health in pediatric rheumatologic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Herein we describe the effects of a 12-week, home-based, exercise program on overall health and quality of life among quarantined patients with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM).Method
This prospective, quasi-experimental, mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) study was conducted between July and December 2020, during the most restricted period of COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. The home-based exercise program consisted of a 12-week, three-times-a-week, aerobic and strengthening (bodyweight) training program. Qualitative data were systematically evaluated. Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQOL) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) evaluate symptoms of mental health disorder, HRQL, and quality of sleep.Findings
11 patients (out of 27) met the inclusion criteria (91% female; mean ± SD age: 13.5 ± 3.2 years). Adherence to the intervention was 72.6%. Barriers to exercise involved poor internet connectivity, excessive weekly sessions, and other commitments. Even though not statistically significant, Self-report SDQ subscales Total Difficulties Score, Emotional Problems Score, and PedsQOL School Functioning Score improved after intervention (- 2.4; 95%confidence interval [CI] -5.1; 0.2, p = 0.06; - 1.0; 95%CI -2.2; 0.2, p = 0.09 and; 11.7; 95%CI -2.5; 25.8, p = 0.09, respectively). Remaining SDQ subscales were not altered. Six themes emerged from patients' and parents' comments (qualitative results). Patients engaged in exercise reported other health-related benefits including increased motivation, concentration and strength.Interpretation
A home-based exercise program was associated with qualitative perceptions of improvements in overall health and HRQL by quarantined adolescents with JDM during COVID-19 pandemic. Lessons from this trial may help developing interventions focused on tackling physical inactivity in JDM.
SUBMITTER: Astley C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8590116 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Astley Camilla C Sieczkowska Sofia Mendes SM Marques Isabela Gouveia IG Ihara Bianca Pires BP Lindoso Livia L Lavorato Sofia Simão Martins SSM Campos Lucia Maria Arruda LMA Pereira Rosa Maria Rodrigues RMR Elias Adriana Maluf AM Aikawa Nadia Emi NE Kozu Katia K Iraha Amanda Yuri AY Franco Tathiane Christine TC Roschel Hamilton H Queiroz Ligia Bruni LB Polanczyk Guilherme Vanoni GV Silva Clovis Artur CA Gualano Bruno B
Pediatric rheumatology online journal 20211113 1
<h4>Background</h4>Exercise has been suggested to prevent deterioration of health-related quality of life (HRQL) and overall health in pediatric rheumatologic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Herein we describe the effects of a 12-week, home-based, exercise program on overall health and quality of life among quarantined patients with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM).<h4>Method</h4>This prospective, quasi-experimental, mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) study was conducted between J ...[more]