[HTML][HTML] Wearable devices for gait analysis in intelligent healthcare

X Liu, C Zhao, B Zheng, Q Guo, X Duan… - Frontiers in Computer …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
In this study, we review the role of wearable devices in tracking our daily locomotion. We
discuss types of wearable devices that can be used, methods for gait analyses, and multiple …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of enhanced external counterpulsation on exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure: A meta-analysis

ZF Zhou, D Wang, XM Li, CL Zhang, CY Wu - Medicine, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Background: This meta-analysis aimed to synthesize randomized controlled trials to
evaluate the effects of enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) on exercise capacity and …

[HTML][HTML] Preexisting cardiorespiratory comorbidity does not preclude the success of multidisciplinary rehabilitation in post-COVID-19 patients

M Maniscalco, S Fuschillo, P Ambrosino, M Martucci… - Respiratory …, 2021 - Elsevier
Patients recovering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may not return to a pre-
COVID functional status and baseline levels of healthcare needs after discharge from acute …

The effects of complete decongestive therapy or intermittent pneumatic compression therapy or exercise only in the treatment of severe lipedema: a randomized …

T Atan, Y Bahar-Özdemir - Lymphatic research and biology, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Background: Lack of diagnostic awareness of lipedema and frequent confusion with obesity
or lymphedema may be an obstacle for treatment. The clinical effects of conservative …

[HTML][HTML] Clinical and functional predictors of response to a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation in severe post-COVID-19 patients

M Spielmanns, MM Buelow, AM Pekacka-Egli… - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) following severe and very severe COVID-19
infection is known to be effective, according to typical assessments. However, not all patients …

Main outcomes of a peer-led healthy lifestyle intervention for people with serious mental illness in supportive housing

LJ Cabassa, A Stefancic… - Psychiatric …, 2021 - Am Psychiatric Assoc
Objective: The effectiveness of the Peer-led Group Lifestyle Balance (PGLB) intervention, a
12-month manualized healthy lifestyle intervention delivered by peer specialists, was …

Predictors of treatment benefits after enhanced external counterpulsation in patients with refractory angina pectoris

E Wu, J Mårtensson, L Desta, A Broström - Clinical Cardiology, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive treatment that
can decrease limiting symptoms in patients with refractory angina pectoris (RAP). Identifying …

[HTML][HTML] Determinants and prediction equations of six-minute walk test distance immediately after cardiac surgery

B Radi, AM Ambari, B Dwiputra, RE Intan… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: To date, there is no reference for a 6-min walk test distance (6-MWD)
immediately after cardiac surgery. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the determinants …

[HTML][HTML] Cardiodynamic variables measured by impedance cardiography during a 6-minute walk test are reliable predictors of peak oxygen consumption in young …

F Liu, RCC Tsang, AYM Jones, M Zhou, K Xue… - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Accurate prediction of aerobic capacity is necessary to guide appropriate exercise
prescription. It is common to use 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) to predict peak oxygen …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of high-flow nasal cannula with oxygen on self-paced exercise performance in COPD: A randomized cross-over trial

KY Chao, WL Liu, Y Nassef, CW Tseng, JS Wang - Medicine, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Methods: A single-site, cross-over trial was conducted in a pulmonary rehabilitation
outpatient department. This study enrolled 30 stable COPD patients without disability. The …