Physical activity in relation to motor performance, exercise capacity, sports participation, parental perceptions, and overprotection in school aged children with a critical congenital heart defect

Sprong, Maaike C.A.; Noordstar, Johannes J.; Slieker, Martijn G.; de Vries, Linda S.; Takken, Tim; van Brussel, Marco

doi:10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2023.105870

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“…Optimal physical condition is very important for athletes to master techniques well. Physical condition is an absolute prerequisite for an athlete to achieve and improve maximum sport performance (Foo et al, 2023;Schütz et al, 2023;Sprong et al, 2023). Therefore, all aspects of physical condition must be developed and improved according to the characteristics and needs of each sport.…”

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Innovation in physical testing equipment for karate junior kumite category

Manullang,

Aliriad,

Purba

et al. 2024

j. Sport Area

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Background Problems: The lack of instruments suited to the unique needs of karate athletes in the junior Kumite category poses a significant challenge. Research Objectives: This study aims to develop a physical testing tool specifically designed to measure the physical abilities of junior athletes in the Kumite category. Methods: The research method used developmental research to test the effectiveness of the product in the form of a karate physical test instrument. The data analysis was obtained from the results of interviews, observations, field notes, and describes the percentage of success of the trial product both in terms of process and research results starting from the planning, implementation, reflection, evaluation stages in the form of psychomotor, affective, cognitive data, and physical test results. Furthermore, the data from the physical test results were analysed using SPSS version 23 statistical techniques to identify the relationship between physical test results and performance in Kumite. Findings and Results: The results of this study indicated that the newly developed physical test instrument can provide a more specific measurement of the physical abilities of junior karate athletes in the Kumite category. In addition, the results also provided greater insight into the physical factors that influence performance in Kumite matches. By providing a more effective tool and increasing the understanding of the relationship between physical attributes and competitive performance. Conclusion: The implication of this study is that a scientific approach using physical measures provides a valuable contribution to the development of a selection system and the coaching of junior karate athletes. Thus, this study makes an important contribution to the development of the performance of junior karate athletes and improves the efficiency of their selection and coaching processes.

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Innovation in physical testing equipment for karate junior kumite category

Manullang,

Aliriad,

Purba

et al. 2024

j. Sport Area

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Prioritizing family-centered developmental care: insights from parents of children with critical congenital heart disease: a qualitative study

Sprong,

Zwagerman,

Soeters

et al. 2024

Eur J Pediatr

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As survivors of early cardiac surgery are at high risk of neurodevelopmental impairments, systematic health observations of children with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) throughout childhood are recommended to enable early diagnosis and offer interventions to optimize neurodevelopment. A qualitative study using thematic analysis was performed to explore parents’ concerns, experiences, and needs regarding the development and received developmental care of their child (0–10 years) during hospital admission and beyond. Data were collected using semi-structured online interviews with 20 parents of children with CCHD. Four major themes were identified: (1) “impact of diagnosis and disease on the family-system,” (2) “parental concerns from diagnoses and beyond,” (3) “the need for information,” and (4) “the need for individualized and family-centered care.” The main themes can be divided into 13 sub-themes as impact, concerns, and needs are influenced by various impactful moments from diagnosis and afterwards. Conclusion: This study confirms the importance of early identification of neurodevelopmental problems by experienced healthcare professionals, especially in the early years when parental expectations and concerns about their child’s neurodevelopment are lower. A tailor-made family-centered follow-up program should be offered, which pays attention to both the neurodevelopment of patients with CCHD as well as the mental wellbeing of the entire family system. Furthermore, an online portal is recommended with a variety of reliable, controlled, understandable information from which parents can obtain the desired information to understand better the consequences of specific heart condition and to provide their child with the best possible guidance. What is Known:• Survivors of early cardiac surgery are at high risk of neurodevelopmental impairments; systematic health observations of children with CCHD throughout childhood are strongly recommended. What is New:• Parents need a tailor-made family-centered follow-up program, which pays attention to both the neurodevelopment of patients with CCHD as well as the mental wellbeing of the entire family system.• An online portal offering diverse, trustworthy information and sources would effectively meet parents’ needs by providing accessible insights into the potential consequences of specific heart conditions and guiding them in supporting their child optimally.

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