Sedentary Behavior and Quality of Life in Post-Stroke Individuals Chronic: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

• Grant number: 24/14380-4
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: October 01, 2024
• End date: September 30, 2025
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Principal Investigator: Thiago Luiz de Russo
• Grantee: Aline Quintanilha Brandão
• Host Institution: Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde (CCBS). Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR). São Carlos , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 23/04712-7 - EFFICACY OF MULTIMODAL CIRCUIT TRAINING WITH MODERATE TO HIGH INTENSITY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STEPS AND TO REDUCE SEDENTARY TIME IN PEOPLE WHO HAD STROKE: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL, AP.R

Abstract

Background: Stroke is the second most common cause of death and disability worldwide. Sedentary behavior (SB) is among the modifiable risk factors for stroke incidence and can negatively impact the quality of life (QoL). Individuals who have experienced a stroke often face significant disabilities, such as increased energy expenditure for routine activities, which contributes to SB and diminished QoL. The lack of physical and mental energy to perform daily tasks and impacts on mood, self-care, and social participation exemplifies this issue. Utilizing a quality of life scale specifically designed for post-stroke individuals, alongside monitoring sedentary behavior, can help evaluate the relationship between QoL and SB. This approach enables the development of tailored treatments for post-stroke individuals, leading to improvements in daily living and overall health. AIM: To assess whether there is an association between SB and QL in post-stroke individuals. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional, single-blinded study. Fifty-seven post-stroke individuals who must have experienced a stroke at least six months before assessments and be 40 - 80 years old will be included. The assessments will occur in two days. The 1st day: eligibility assessment, sample characterization, and clinical outcomes evaluation. Volunteers will receive a physical activity monitor, which they must wear until the second assessment day. Primary outcome: SB and QoL; secondary outcomes: sedentary bouts, time spent in sedentary positions, and transitions between sitting and standing positions. Analyses will be conducted using R studio software, and the association between sedentary behavior and quality of life will be investigated using multivariable regression analysis.