Effect of Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Kinesophobia in Heart Rhythm Disorders During Pandemic

Completed

• Conditions: Heart Rhythm Disorder; Social Isolation; Covid19

• Registration Number: NCT04818697
• Lead Sponsor: Hacettepe University

Brief Summary

The aim of our study is to examine the effect of social isolation on physical activity level, health literacy and kinesophobia in heart rhythm disorders.

Detailed Description

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, states are imposing quarantine measures and sanctions for all citizens to stay at home as much as possible. These measures severely limit physical activity. It is known that physical activity is an important preventive approach for many preventable diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases. Restriction of physical activity, loss of usual routine, and reduced social and physical contact with others can cause feelings of distress, disappointment, and isolation.

In the latest guidelines, increasing physical activity is recommended to prevent heart rhythm disorders and contribute to the effectiveness of treatment.

The aim of our study is to examine the effect of social isolation on physical activity level, health literacy, and kinesophobia in heart rhythm disorders.

Basic Information
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Recruitment & Eligibility
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Study & Design
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Trial Locations

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-06-24
• Primary Completion: 2021-03-19
• Study Completion: 2021-03-19
• Study First Submitted: 2021-03-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-03-24
• Study First Posted: 2021-03-26
• Status Verified: 2024-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-10-01
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 105

Inclusion Criteria

• Having been diagnosed with heart rhythm disorders
• Being clinically stable
• To comply with social isolation rules
• Volunteering to participate in the research

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Exclusion Criteria

• Having a cognitive problem
• Not being literate

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Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical Activity Level	June 2020-March 2021	Physical activity level will be evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF). The questionnaire provides information about the time spent on walking and moderate-to-severe / vigorous activities, while also evaluating the time spent sitting (sedentary behavior level). Physical activity levels are classified according to MET-min/week values. According to these values, people are classified as physically inactive (inactive), low level of physical activity (minimally active), and sufficient level of physical activity (very active).
Fear of Movement	June 2020-March 2021	Fear of movement will be evaluated using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia for Heart. The scale consists of 17 items. The score a participant can get is between 17 and 68. The higher the total score, the higher the severity of kinesiophobia.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Health Literacy	June 2020-March 2021	Health literacy will be evaluated using the Health Literacy Scale. This questionnaire consists of 25 questions and four sub-dimensions. A minimum of 25 and a maximum of 125 points are obtained for the entire scale. The higher the score obtained from the questionnaire, the higher the health literacy level of the participant.
Weekly Average of Steps	June 2020-March 2021	The number of steps in the last week will be recorded and averaged using the pedometer applications from the participants own smartphones.
Weekly Average of Going Outside	June 2020-March 2021	The number of days spent outside last week will be recorded.
The Comorbid Conditions	June 2020-March 2021	The comorbid conditions of the patients will be evaluated by Charlson's comorbidity index. As the score obtained from the index increases, the comorbid situation increases.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hacettepe University; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey