An 8-Week Virtual Exercise Training Program for Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients.
Pediatr Exerc Sci
; 36(3): 135-145, 2024 Aug 01.
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| ID: mdl-38096811
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Musculoskeletal strength can be impaired in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients. Exercise training programs can be beneficial but in-person delivery can be challenging; virtual exercise programs can alleviate some of these challenges. This feasibility study aimed to deliver an 8-week virtual exercise program in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients.METHOD:
Program delivery occurred 3 times per week for 30 minutes. An exercise stress test was completed prior to program start. The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency strength subtest and self-report surveys were used to assess musculoskeletal strength, quality of life, fatigue, and physical activity. Contact was maintained through a text messaging platform. Z scores were calculated using standardized normative data. Medians (interquartile range) are reported for all other data.RESULTS:
Eleven participants completed the program (2 liver, 5 kidney, 4 heart; 58% females; median age = 11.5 [10.3-13.8] y). Six participants attended ≥60% of classes, 5 participants attended <50% of classes. After 8 weeks, strength scores improved (Z score, Pre -1.0 [-1.65 to -0.60] to Post -0.2 [-1.30 to 0.40]; P = .007) with no change in other outcome measures.CONCLUSION:
The virtual exercise program was delivered without technical issues and received positive participant feedback. Engagement and costs need to be considered.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Estudos de Viabilidade
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Transplante de Órgãos
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Terapia por Exercício
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Exerc Sci
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article