Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the short questionnaire to assess health-enhancing physical activity (SQUASH squash) scale in older adults

Makabe, S; Makimoto, Kiyoko; Kikkawa, Tomoko; Uozumi, Hiroaki; Ohnuma, Masahiro; Kawamata, Toru

doi:10.1589/jpts.27.517

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“…Habitual physical activity was assessed at baseline by the Short Questionnaire to Assess Health enhancing physical activity questionnaire, which is considered a valid and reliable method in older adults . This self‐administered questionnaire estimates habitual level of physical activity during a normal week over the past month, with questions about the type, duration, and frequency of activities.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…20,21 Physical activity Habitual physical activity was assessed at baseline by the Short Questionnaire to Assess Health enhancing physical activity questionnaire, which is considered a valid and reliable method in older adults. 22 This self-administered questionnaire estimates habitual level of physical activity during a normal week over the past month, with questions about the type, duration, and frequency of activities. Total physical activity and exercise-specific activities were calculated in metabolic equivalent of task hours per day by multiplying the exercise time in hours with the accompanying metabolic equivalent of task score of the activity.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Protein supplementation improves lean body mass in physically active older adults: a randomized placebo‐controlled trial

Haaf

Eijsvogels

Bongers

et al. 2019

J cachexia sarcopenia muscle

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Background An inadequate protein intake may offset the muscle protein synthetic response after physical activity, reducing the possible benefits of an active lifestyle for muscle mass. We examined the effects of 12 weeks of daily protein supplementation on lean body mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in physically active older adults with a low habitual protein intake (<1.0 g/kg/day). Methods A randomized double‐blinded controlled trial was performed among 116 physically active older adults [age 69 (interquartile range: 67–73) years, 82% male] who were training for a 4 day walking event of 30, 40, or 50 km/day. Participants were randomly allocated to either 31 g of milk protein or iso‐caloric placebo supplementation for 12 weeks. Body composition (dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry), strength (isometric leg extension and grip strength), quadriceps contractile function, and physical performance [Short Physical Performance Battery, Timed Up‐and‐Go test, and cardiorespiratory fitness (Åstrand–Rhyming submaximal exercise test)] were measured at baseline and after 12 weeks. We assessed vitamin D status and markers of muscle damage and renal function in blood and urine samples before and after intervention. Results A larger increase in relative lean body mass was observed in the protein vs. placebo group (∆0.93 ± 1.22% vs. ∆0.44 ± 1.40%, P Interaction = 0.046). Absolute and relative fat mass decreased more in the protein group than in the placebo group (∆−0.90 ± 1.22 kg vs. ∆−0.31 ± 1.28 kg, P Interaction = 0.013 and ∆−0.92 ± 1.19% vs. ∆−0.39 ± 1.36%, P Interaction = 0.029, respectively). Strength and contractile function did not change in both groups. Gait speed, chair‐rise ability, Timed Up‐and‐Go, and cardiorespiratory fitness improved in both groups ( P < 0.001), but no between‐group differences were observed. Serum urea increased in the protein group, whereas no changes were observed in the placebo group ( P Interaction < 0.001). No between‐group differences were observed for vitamin D status, muscle damage, and renal function markers. Conclusions In physically active older adults with relatively low habitual dietary protein consumption, an improvement in physical performance, an increase in lean body mass, and a decrease in fat mass were observed after walking exercise training. A larger increase in relative lean body mass and larger reduction in fat mass were observed in participants receiving 12 weeks of daily protein supplementation compared with controls, whereas this was not accompanied by differences in improvements between groups in muscle strength and physical performance.

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confidence: 99%

Section: åStrand-rhyming Testmentioning

confidence: 99%

Protein supplementation improves lean body mass in physically active older adults: a randomized placebo‐controlled trial

Haaf

Eijsvogels

Bongers

et al. 2019

J cachexia sarcopenia muscle

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“…Based on patients' self-reported effort, activities were given an intensity score (ranging from 1 to 9) and activity scores were calculated by multiplying the total minutes of activity by the intensity score, with higher scores indicating a greater level of health-enhancing PA. The reliability and validity of SQUASH to assess daily PA have previously been demonstrated in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) [36] and osteoarthritis [37].The instrument is available in several languages.…”

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confidence: 99%

Improved clinical outcomes and physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with originator adalimumab in routine clinical practice

Каратеев¹,

Rojkovich²,

Hojnik³

et al. 2018

Int. J. Clin. Rheumatol

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Research ArticleImproved clinical outcomes and physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with originator adalimumab in routine clinical practice Background/Objective: We aimed at evaluating changes in habitual physical activity, disease activity and physical function following treatment with originator adalimumab (ADA ORIG ) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in routine clinical practice.Methods: This observational study followed RA patients for 12 months, using the DAS28, HAQ-DI and Short QUestionnaire to ASsess Health-enhancing physical activity (SQUASH) instruments to measure disease activity, physical function and habitual physical activity, respectively. Associations of SQUASH scores with DAS28, HAQ-DI and socio-demographic factors were evaluated by correlation coefficients and multivariable regression analyses.Results: From baseline to final visit, the mean SQUASH total score increased from 4772 ± 4132 to 6104 ± 4921 (n=460), representing a 28% improvement in overall physical activity. Largest improvements were observed in the domains of leisure time and sport (42%), and activities at work and school (35%). Mean DAS28 and HAQ-DI scores decreased by 2.8 and 0.7 points, respectively, but a sizeable negative correlation was found only between baseline SQUASH total score and HAQ-DI score (-0.30; p<0.0001). Advancing age was negatively associated with the final SQUASH total score (effect estimate of -46.2, p<0.05).Conclusion: Improvements in habitual physical activity, disease activity, and physical function were observed in RA patients after 12 months of ADA ORIG therapy.

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“…Physical activity also lowers the genetic predisposition to increased body mass index (BMI) that in turn leads to obesity21, 22 ) . Physical activity increases the resistance to physical stressors and protects against mental stress23 ) .…”

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confidence: 99%

Measurement of physical activity in obese persons: how and why? A review

2016

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[Purpose] Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for poor health, especially in children. Reduced physical activity, prompted by a sedentary lifestyle, is a major contributor. Hence, it is important to assess physical activity using standardized methods in public health to identify the risks associated with obesity. There have been no recent reports comparing such modalities for use by clinicians and researchers. In this article, some of these methods for use in the assessment of physical activity are reviewed, and their advantages and disadvantages are described. [Subjects and Methods] Electronic databases including PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar were searched for literature, using key words Obesity, Physical activity, and Physical Behavior Monitoring. [Results] With advances in technology, various novel methods have been developed to assess physical behavior, but conventional methods are still relevant and easy to administer. [Conclusion] There are various measurement options available. Researchers may choose devices providing more accurate measurements, while clinicians may prefer portability and affordability for patients.

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Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the short questionnaire to assess health-enhancing physical activity (SQUASH squash) scale in older adults

Cited by 23 publications

References 25 publications

Protein supplementation improves lean body mass in physically active older adults: a randomized placebo‐controlled trial

Protein supplementation improves lean body mass in physically active older adults: a randomized placebo‐controlled trial

Improved clinical outcomes and physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with originator adalimumab in routine clinical practice

Measurement of physical activity in obese persons: how and why? A review

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