Most individuals who have survived an acquired brain injury (ABI) present consequences affecting the sensorimotor, cognitive, affective or behavioural components. The conditions can vary from mild to extreme. The consequences of an ABI may have a considerable impact on their functioning, and secondary conditions like depression or sedentary behaviours, so they suffer changes in their Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). The purpose of this project is to determine the effect of a physical activity group program on HRQoL. As well as to identify factors that facilitate or act as a barrier to practice physical activity.
This study is a quasi experimental pre-post test with nonequivalent group design. There were two groups: 30 subjects with chronic ABI took part in a physical activity group program designed by a Sport Club in Madrid, Spain; and 30 subjects with chronic ABI which did not practice physical activity.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
The program includes different activities: swimming, paddle tennis, football and aerobic exercises into the swimming-pool.
Mood change measurement
Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire
Time frame: Change from baseline mood at 18 weeks
Quality of life change measurement
Short Form 36 Health Survey
Time frame: Change from baseline quality of life at 18 weeks
Participation in Physical Activities change measurement
Global Physical Activity Questionnaire
Time frame: Change from baseline participation at 18 weeks
Depression change measurement
Beck Depression Inventory
Time frame: Change from baseline depression at 18 weeks
Months since injury
sociodemographic data questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline
Amount of weekly physical activity
sociodemographic data questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline
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