Exercise Capacity, Geriatric, Mask
Conditions
Keywords
Mask Usage, Geriatrics, Exercise Capacity, Physical Performance, Senior Fitness Test
Brief summary
In the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of masks in daily life has become an important issue. The most important measure taken to prevent contagion is the use of masks. The aim of the study is to determine the effects of surgical masks used in every moment of life on physical performance in elderly individuals.
Detailed description
Physical performance measurements were carried out by a physiotherapist using the Senior Fitness Test (SFT). Participants were informed about the procedure of the test. All participants performed two evaluation sessions by the SFT with and without using a surgical mask. The participants were randomly selected to perform the test whether with or without the surgical mask at first. The sessions were held at least 24 hours apart to prevent fatigue.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTSenior Fitness Test
Senior Fitness Test, simple and easy to use, was used to evaluate physical performance.
Sponsors
KTO Karatay University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* geriatrics who had a score of ≥24 in the Mini Mental Test * which evaluates the cognitive levels of individuals over the age of 65 * who were sufficient to perform physical function tests * who had not been diagnosed with COVID-19 before
Exclusion criteria
* participants with severe respiratory disease (tuberculosis, severe COPD or bronchiectasis), * uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia, unstable angina, heart failure, severe kidney disease, neurological disorders that could cause consciousness change * whose disease could not be controlled with medication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Fitness Test-Arm Curl | Baseline | Upper extremity strength |
| Senior Fitness Test-Chair Stand Up and Sitting | Baseline | Dynamic balance |
| Senior Fitness Test-Chair Sit and Reach | Baseline | Lower extremity flexibility |
| Senior Fitness Test-Back Scratch | Baseline | Upper extremity flexibility |
| Senior Fitness Test-Eight Foot Up and Go | Baseline | Dynamic agility |
| Senior Fitness Test-Two-Minute Step Test | Baseline | Aerobic endurance |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed