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Narring, Françoise, Michel Cauderay, Claude Cavadini, and Pierre-André Michaud. "Physical fitness and sport activity of children and adolescents: Methodological aspects of a regional survey." Sozial- und Präventivmedizin SPM 44, no. 2 (1999): 44–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf01667126.

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Aguilar-Farias, Nicolas, Sebastian Miranda-Marquez, Pia Martino-Fuentealba, et al. "2018 Chilean Physical Activity Report Card for Children and Adolescents: Full Report and International Comparisons." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 17, no. 8 (2020): 807–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2020-0120.

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Background: The study summarizes the findings of the 2018 Chilean Report Card (RC) on Physical Activity (PA) for Children and Adolescents and compares the results with the first Chilean RC and with other countries from the Global Matrix 3.0. Methods: A Research Work Group using a standardized methodology from the Global Matrix 3.0 awarded grades for 13 PA-related indicators based on the percentage of compliance for defined benchmarks. Different public data sets, government reports, and papers informed the indicators. Results: The grades assigned were for (1) “behaviors that contribute to overall PA levels”: overall PA, D−; organized sport participation, D−; active play, INC; and active transportation, F; (2) “factors associated with cardiometabolic risk”: sedentary behavior, C−; overweight and obesity, F; fitness, D; sleep, INC; and (3) “factors that influence PA”: family and peers, F; school, D; inclusion, INC; community and built environment, B; government strategies and investments, B−. Conclusions: Chile’s grades remained low compared with the first RC. On the positive side, Chile is advancing in environmental and policy aspects. Our findings indicate that the implementation of new strategies should be developed through collaboration between different sectors to maximize effective investments for increasing PA and decreasing sedentary time among children and adolescents in Chile.
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Tabacchi, Garden, Guillermo F. Lopez Sanchez, Fatma Nese Sahin, et al. "Field-Based Tests for the Assessment of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents Practicing Sport: A Systematic Review within the ESA Program." Sustainability 11, no. 24 (2019): 7187. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11247187.

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High levels of physical fitness (PF) can positively affect both health and cognitive function, thus monitoring its levels in youth can help increase health and quality of life in adult populations later on. This systematic review aims to identify PF field-based tests used in young European populations practicing sport to find tools that are adequate for the considered target involving a new battery within the Enriched Sport Activities (ESA) project. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement was followed. In the 83 identified articles, the main tests used were: vertical/horizontal jumps (for muscular strength/power); push-ups, running at maximum effort, sit-ups (for muscular strength/endurance); multistage non-intermittent and intermittent tests (for aerobic endurance); sit and reach (for flexibility); sprinting and agility T-tests (for speed and agility, respectively); 10 × 5 m shuttle run (SR) (for both speed and agility). Few studies assessed coordination, reaction time, power, and balance. Although the selected tests are widely used and validated, they do not determine all PF aspects and do not reflect sport-specific features. A final decision was made for the inclusion of the following tests: standing broad jump, seated medicine ball throw, 20 m SR test, 30 m sprint, Illinois test, and a new test, i.e., the crunning test, to assess different skill-related components at once. The use of this combination of tests allows for the assessment of all PF components and can help planning effective training programs and cultivate sporting talent.
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Jenek, Bożena, and Agata Skorupińska. "Review of body balance research methods." Rehabilitacja Medyczna 22, no. 3 (2018): 50–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0012.7687.

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A man's physical fitness largely depends on the ability to maintain body balance. This ability is examined by using various methods and tests, still searching for the best way of its evaluation. Body balance is discussed from different aspects and in relation to various developmental periods. Usually, static and dynamic balance are distinguished. Commonly used computer techniques and different kinds of tests of balance evaluation are still not satisfactory and they constitute a topic for discussion over the value of these measurements. Balance system of the body require the interaction of many mechanisms, which undoubtedly, impedes the construction of the measuring device used for its accurate and reliable assessment, both in static and dynamic conditions. The conducted research on linking body balance with other manifestations of a man's motor skills, for example the impact of body composition and gender on the level of this feature, is very helpful in the accurate assessment of this feature among the youth and children. The differences, resulting from the interaction between environmental and genetic factors, in somatic potential that are manifested in different body size and body proportions, may be decisive of a children’s motor skills and predispositions. It has been proved that the influence of specific exercises can effectively influence the level of children's balance. The purpose of the report is to review different methods of body balance examination. The PubMed and Scopus databases have been searched. The following keywords were used in the search: balance, postural balance, coordination, coordination diagnostics. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. null
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Jeffrey, Martin J., Nate McCaughtry, Ann Murphy, Sara Flory, and Kimberlydawn Wisdom. "PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS IN SPECIALPOPULATION, MINORITY MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN." European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 4, no. 1 (2011): 54–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.5507/euj.2011.004.

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Hopkins, W. G., H. Gaeta, A. C. Thomas, and P. N. Hill. "Physical fitness of blind and sighted children." European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology 56, no. 1 (1987): 69–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf00696379.

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Raudsepp, Lennart, and Toivo Jürimäe. "Physical activity, aerobic fitness and fatness in preadolescent children." Sports Medicine, Training and Rehabilitation 8, no. 2 (1998): 123–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15438629809512522.

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Setiawan, Budi, Ima Karimah, and Ali Khomsan. "Physical Fitness in Normal and Overweight Elementary School Children." Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 13, no. 1 (2013): 22–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2014.22.27.

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Tinazci, Cevdet, and Osman Emiroglu. "Physical Fitness of Rural Children Compared With Urban Children in North Cyprus: A Normative Study." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 6, no. 1 (2009): 88–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.6.1.88.

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Background:The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of environmental factors on physical fitness of rural and urban children.Methods:To reveal the differences between physical fitness of children living in urban and rural districts of the Turkish Cypriot population, 3939 nine- to eleven-year-old male primary school children from 90 schools of North Cyprus were tested. Testing procedures were similar to the Eurofit tests.Results:The results showed that body mass index and skinfold thicknesses were higher in the urban children (P < .05). Differences in cardiopulmonary and motor fitness were also found between groups. In addition, flexibility and muscle endurance were significantly higher in the rural children.Conclusion:The significantly lower flexibility, muscle endurance, and strength of urban children might indicate a lower habitual physical activity level.
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Esmaeilzadeh, Samad. "Relationship between depressive symptoms with physical activity and physical fitness among children." Mental Health & Prevention 2, no. 1-2 (2014): 11–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2014.05.002.

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Blackwood, Susan Kim. "Aspects of fitness and physical activity patterns in Edinburgh school children." Thesis, Open University, 1997. http://oro.open.ac.uk/57657/.

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There is growing concern that many children in Britain do not take sufficient exercise to benefit cardiovascular health. This is supported by extensive evidence advocating the importance of regular physical activity for lifelong health and well-being, and is of particular relevance in Scotland given it's notorious record of adult coronary heart disease death. This study examined aspects of fitness and physical activity in groups of Edinburgh school children, aged between 13 and 14 years. A three stage investigation was adopted: Phase One: A repeated measures, same subject design was used to examine the reliability and validity of selected measures (20m shuttle run test, peak oxygen uptake (V02 Peak), and anthropometric measures). Thirty three children (15 boys, 18 girls) performed each test on 3 separate days. Anthropometric measures showed strong reliability (r > 0.94, n=33) whilst reliability for the treadmill test ofV02 peak and shuttle run performance was lower (r=0.89 and r=0.79 respectively). Multiple regression analysis yielded a new equation for predicting V02 peak for children. This age specific prediction equation incorporated shuttle run performance in conjunction with skinfold thickness measures (Boys, R2=0.64 SEE=3.46; Girls, R2=0.79, SEE=2.81). Repeat testing was also recommended. Phase Two: An evaluation of methods of heart rate data analysis to assess physical activity in children. Twenty eight children (14 boys, 14 girls) wore continuous heart rate monitors (polar Electro PE4000, Finland) over a period of 7 days (Monday to Sunday), mean duration 737 (+/-55) mins/day. A detailed 7 day self report activity diary was also completed. Variability of heart rate measures was high (R=0.10-0.30), and it was noted that using data for just 4 days or less resulted in considerable underestimation of total weekly activity levels (44-100% error). If activity levels are to be compared against current recommendations, researchers must endeavour to achieve weekly rather than daily estimates of activity. Evaluation of methods of heart rate data analysis showed good correlation between heart rate activity indices and reported seven day activity. For boys strongest correlation was achieved using the number of 5 minute periods with HR > 139 b.min"l and the number of 5 minute periods with HR > 50% heart rate reserve (r=0.80, n=14). Total activity time was similar for both males and females but girls engaged in fewer sustained bouts of activity (>5 minutes) and a better correlate with activity in females was achieved using the total number of elevated heart rates (total HR > 50% heart rate reserve, r=0.64, n=14). Phase Three: A cross sectional survey was conducted to investigate standards of aerobic fitness and patterns of physical activity in groups of Edinburgh school children. Height, weight, skinfold thickness, shuttle run performance and physical activity (assessed by heart rate monitoring and activity diary) were recorded in a sample of 91 children (44 Boys, 47 Girls). Overall, males performed significantly better on the shuttle run test (t=5.4, df=88, p < 0.05), had higher predicted peak oxygen uptake (t=5.6, df=87, p < 0.05), and engaged in more bouts of moderate to vigorous activity than females. Seventy percent of boys and 50% of girls fulfilled current physical activity guidelines. Most activities were school based (131 mins per week as compared to 85 mins per week of out of school activities). Activity tended to be sporadic with active days interspersed with inactive days (mean 3.2 +/·1.6 days per week). After school activities specifically targeting young girls should be promoted.
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Greene, J. Curtis. "The effects of a ten-week physical fitness program on fitness profiles, self-concept, and body-esteem in children." Virtual Press, 1993. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/897492.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a 10-week physical fitness program on the fitness profiles, levels of self-concept, and body-esteem in 3rd- and 4th-grade low-fit children. The participants were 17 children (9 boys/8 girls) who failed to meet the Physical Best fitness standards in at least 2 of 3 fitness profile components, including cardiovascular endurance (one-mile run/walk), muscular strength and endurance (situps/min), and flexibility (sit and reach). All participants were pre and posttested in each of the three fitness profile components. Self-concept and bodyesteem were also pre and posttested using a shortened version of Harter's Self-Perception profile for children (SPPC) and the Body-Esteem Scale for Children (B-ESC).The treatment group (n = 10) participated 3 days/week for 60 min/day in a vigorous physical activity program designed to maintain heart rates corresponding to 60-80% of each individual's V02 max. An Analysis of Covariance revealed that the treatment group scored significantly higher (p < .05) on the posttest than the control group in two of the four self-concept dimensions (athletic competence and global self-worth) and on two of the three fitness profile components (muscular strength and endurance and flexibility). In light of the problems associated with increasing children's physical activity levels, offering after school programs such as this one appears to be an effective strategy.<br>Institute for Wellness
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Wong, Tung-kwong. "Aspects of habitual physical activity in Hong Kong primary school children /." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1997. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B20263466.

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Matheri, Joseph Mwangi. "Physical inactivity among adolescents with physical disabilities attending high schools in Kenya." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2007. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_3717_1258009225.

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<p>Physical inactivity together with overweight and obesity has emerged as a major health risk factor for chronic disease of lifestyle as coronary heart disease, diabetes type 2, and hypertension affecting adolescents with physical disabilities in developed countries. This has contributed to the increase of social and economic costs of healthcare and social services in these countries. Review of literature has revealed that little has been documented about the status of adolescents with physical disabilities in developing countries. This study, therefore, aimed at establishing the degree of physical inactivity among high school adolescents with physical disabilities in Kenya.</p>
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莊硯琦 and Yin-kei Doris Chong. "Anaerobic recovery and physical activity in normal and obese children." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2001. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31257173.

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Wong, Tung-kwong, and 黃東光. "Aspects of habitual physical activity in Hong Kong primary school children." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1997. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31220125.

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Chu, Yuet-wah, and 朱月華. "The pattern of physical activity in children." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2007. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B38572813.

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Burton, Catherine J. "The heart rates of elementary children during physical education classes." Virtual Press, 1996. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1020151.

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The purpose of this paper was to monitor the heart rates of-first, third, and fifth grade students during physical education classes to determine if the classes contribute to improvement in cardiovascular fitness levels. The study determined the average heart rate of students in physical education classes and determined the percent of time the heart rate remained in, above, and below a predetermined heart rate range of 140 to 180 beats per minute.Students from seven schools were involved in this study which included: 338 first graders, 236 third graders, and 217 fifth graders. Each school was visited three times.The measurement of heart rates was accomplished by placing a heart rate monitor on each student during their regular physical education class. The results indicated that the average heart rate for all first graders was 142.28 beats per minute (bpm), for all third graders was 141.68 bpm, and for all fifth graders was 142.85 bpm. The percentage of time spent in the pre-determined heart rate range for first grade students was 39.98%, third grade was 37.78%, and 40.64% for fifth grade. The percentage of time spent above the pre-determined heart rate range for first grade was 15.59%, 15.76% for third grade, and 13.91% for fifth grade. The percentage of time spent below the predetermined heart rate range for first grade was 43.99%, for third grade 46.32%, and 47.00% for fifth grade. The above findings revealed that the average heart rates did increase, although when further examining the percentage IN, ABOVE, and BELOW the pre-determined heart rate range the figures indicated that heart rates were not maintained at an appropriate level of intensity for the adequate time needed to increase cardiovascular fitness levels. If cardiovascular fitness is a goal in these classes, changes in class drills and games will be required to accomplish this goal.<br>School of Physical Education
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Hulecki, Mary Beth. "The relationship between increased physical fitness and learning disabled children's self-concept, anxiety, and academic achievement." Virtual Press, 1988. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/558374.

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The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between increased physical fitness and learning disabled student's self-concept, anxiety level. and academic achievement. 34 learning disabled students in seventh arr. eighth grade (X age = 14 years, 7 months) were divided equally into comparison and treatment groups. For six weeks, the comparison and treatment groups maintained similiar class schedules with the exception that the treatment group was assigned to a physical education class where the students would partake in an aerobic exercise program (i.e. running and aerobics) and the comparison group remained in study hall. All 34 LD students were pretested and posttested using the 12 Minute Walk/Run Test. Piers-Harris Self- Concept Scale for_ Children, Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale, and Wide Ranae Achievement Test-Revised.Four null hypotheses were tested using multivariate any, univariate analysis. The .05 level of significance was Mary Beth Hulecki Ed.D Ball State University, 1988 established as the critical probability level for the non acceptance of the statistical hypotheses.FindingsResults of multivariate analyses indicate: that no significant differences existed between the comparison and treatment groups on measures of IQ. self-concept. and anxiety. Results of multivariate analyses of pre-and posttest measures of the independent variable under study indicated that no significant differences existed between the comparison and treatment groups on measures of IQ. self-concept.and anxiety. Results of univariate analyses found no significant differences between the treatment and comparison groups after the physical fitness program on the independent measures of self-concept and anxiety level. Significant differences (p < .05) between the treatment and comparison groups were noted after intervention on measures of achievement and fitness. These results were observe: to be significant in the area of reading (p <.001).ConclusionsThe results of this study did not support theories that Suggested an increase in physical fitness Produced higher Self-concepts and decreased the anxiety level of learning disabled children. Although the LD students significantly raised their achievement scores, their anxiety level did not lessen and their self-concept scores were no higher after the running program. Several possible explanations are offered for consideration:1. Although achievement scores were higher after Intervention, they were still 2 or more standard deviations below the mean. These LD students were still functioning like mildly mentally handicapped students and were still far below the functioning level of their normal achieving peers. 2. As cited by other authors, LD students often try to portray themselves in a better light and do not accurately report their feelings.3. Underachievers were thought to respond unreliably on measures of self-concept.<br>Department of Special Education
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Wildschutt, Phillip Jacobus. "The effect of accumulative physical activity on the fitness and health status of rural school children." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2005. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&amp.

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Numerous studies focusing on cardiovascular disease risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus, elevated serum lipids, inactivity and lack of physical fitness prevalent in children highlight the importance of the early diagnosis and prevention of conditions that are associated in adulthood with cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of accumulative physical activity on the fitness profile, blood pressure and body composition in 14-16 year old school children in the Western Cape of South Africa.
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Books on the topic "Physical fitness for children – Environmental aspects"

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Scaini, Carol. 50 games for going green: Physical activities that teach healthy environmental concepts. Human Kinetics, 2012.

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Watson, A. W. S. Aspects of health related fitness of second level children: Research report 1990. Cospoir Research Committee, 1990.

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Joanne, Welsman, ed. Young people and physical activity. Oxford University Press, 1997.

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International, Congress on Pediatric Work Physiology (16th 1991 Clermont-Ferrand France). Pediatric work physiology: Methodological, physiological and pathological aspects. Masson, 1992.

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The food-mood connection: Nutritional and environmental approaches to mental health and physical wellbeing. 2nd ed. Seven Stories Press, 2008.

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Children and exercise XXV. Routledge, 2011.

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Null, Gary. The food-mood-body connection: Nutrition-based and environmental approaches to mental health and physical wellbeing. Seven Stories Press, 2000.

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Ricks, Tarrence I. The effects of peer presence on performance of the physical fitness test by educable mentally retarded pre-adolescent males. Microform Publications, College of Human Development and Performance, University of Oregon, 1987.

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Meeting, American Academy of Physical Education. Effects of physical activity on children: Fifty-seventh annual meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, April 15-16, 1985. Published by Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. for the American Academy of Physical Education, 1986.

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Bean, Anita. La alimentación y la forma física de los 5 a los 16 años. Tutor, 2004.

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Ohara, Sabine Ursula, Ashley D. Milton, and Tia D. Jeffery. "Local Food and Fitness." In Changing Urban Landscapes Through Public Higher Education. IGI Global, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3454-9.ch007.

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The 11th Street Bridge Park is an ambitious project that will connect Washington DC Wards 6 and 8 by replacing a retired bridge across the Anacostia River. The new 11th Street Bridge will be the city's first elevated public park built on the piers of the old bridge. The Bridge Park will feature local food, recreation, health, and the arts. The UDC College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) is a key partner in the project and has worked with community groups to anchor the bridge park through community gardens, food production workshops, and nutrition classes. Over 200 raised bed gardens have been built, and Ward 6 and 8 residents have learned to grow and prepare food. While the Bridge Park builds a physical bridge, the community work of CAUSES brings the social and cultural aspects of the project into focus. This chapter describes the transformative work of empowering urban residents to grow food and to use their local expertise in collaboration with CAUSES land-grant specialists to improve their economic condition and adopt healthier lifestyles.
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Tham, See Wan, Anna C. Wilson, Lexa K. Murphy, and Tonya M. Palermo. "Measurement of health-related quality of life and physical function." In Oxford Textbook of Pediatric Pain, edited by Bonnie J. Stevens, Gareth Hathway, and William T. Zempsky. Oxford University Press, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198818762.003.0041.

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This chapter reviews the measurement of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and physical function in pediatric pain populations, including details about questionnaire and performance-based measures, and recommendations for their use. Because many children and adolescents with pain report impairment in participation in physical activities, physical functioning is a core target and intervention outcome. The domain of physical functioning encompasses a number of constructs such as physical fitness, physical activity, and disability, which are interrelated, but represent distinct aspects of functioning. Moreover, HRQoL is a broader concept that subsumes physical and psychosocial function. There are a wide variety of measurement tools, but no established guidelines for measurement. Better understanding of assessment of HRQoL and physical function may enable clinicians and researchers to track functional performance and changes over time, and improve the design and testing of effective interventions for children with pain.
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Tham, See Wan, Anna C. Wilson, and Tonya M. Palermo. "Measurement of health-related quality of life and physical function." In Oxford Textbook of Paediatric Pain. Oxford University Press, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199642656.003.0041.

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This chapter reviews the measurement of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and physical function in paediatric pain populations. We present available data on HRQOL and physical function in children with pain, methods of assessment, details about specific questionnaire and performance-based measures, and recommendations for the use of measures based on available evidence. Because many children and adolescents with pain report impairment in participation in physical activities such as walking, running, and sports, physical functioning is a core target and outcome for intervention, particularly for youth with chronic pain. However, the domain of physical functioning encompasses a number of constructs such as physical fitness, physical activity, and subjective disability, which are interrelated, but represent distinct aspects of functioning. Moreover, HRQOL is a broader concept that subsumes physical and psychosocial function. A wide variety of measurement tools are in use, but no guidelines for measurement have been established. A better understanding of measurement of HRQOL and physical function may enable researchers and clinicians to track children’s functional impact and changes in function over time, and to improve the design and testing of potentially effective interventions for children with pain.
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Sadretdinova, Natalia, and Sergey Bereznenko. "DEVELOPMENT OF ANTIMICROBIAL TEXTILES AND EVALUATION OF THEIR ENERGY-INFORMATION IMPACT." In Integration of traditional and innovative scientific researches: global trends and regional aspect. Publishing House “Baltija Publishing”, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.30525/978-9934-26-001-8-2-9.

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A development in the field of improving human health and improving its vitality without the involvement of harmful synthetic and expensive pharmaceuticals is appropriate and promising for todays. The paper proposes a fundamentally new approach to clothing design, which will have a positive impact on the physical and emotional state of man simultaneously with its main functions. Since garments come into contact with the human body 24 hours a day, it is advisable to use clothing with multifunctional aspect: protection from pathogenic microflora of internal and external origin, and to stimulate the vital functions of human organs and systems. Analysis of research in the field of functionalization of medical textiles shows that today different ways of giving antimicrobial properties to textile materials have been developed and successfully used. In the worsening global environmental crisis promising area of antimicrobial properties is the so-called "green technology", which involves the production of new products with minimal environmental damage. The use of herbal preparations in the creation of antibacterial treatments is due to its availability, as well as low toxicity, lack of addiction and negative effects, the possibility of long-term use by adults and children. Given the scientific uncertainty and the emergence of more and more new data on the early signs of harm and the potential adverse health effects that may be associated with antimicrobial treatments, the precautionary approach seems to be most appropriate. There is a need to clarify information on the effect of physically or chemically modified materials on the human body. Previous studies have experimentally confirmed the presence of energy effects of textile materials on the human body. However, determination of the nature of the impact is a complex task, which solution depends on a number of factors, such as the raw material composition, its structure, surface characteristics, etc. Considering these aspects, the purpose of the study was the functionalization of medical textiles by providing them with long-lasting antimicrobial properties based on “green technologies” and the study of their energy-information impact on the human body. The following tasks have been solved in the course of the study. The analysis of modern types and methods of textile modification is carried out; the prospects of use of "green technologies" are shown. Several samples of textile materials with antimicrobial properties, modified by herbal preparations, were obtained. It has been established that the medicinal materials obtained as a result of the modification of the peony solution exert a positive influence on the energy state of the person and activate processes in the body responsible for the immune system. This makes it possible to believe that these materials actively protect the body from exposure to pathogenic microflora. Also, the method of energy information diagnostics determines the resistance to washing achieved by the modification of the antimicrobial effect. After three cycles of washing, citric acid modified with peony solution exerts a more active effect on the organism of the subjects compared to those modified with only peony solution. Therefore, the results obtained in this paper contribute to the spread of the use of “green technologies” for the manufacture of textile materials and clothes with antimicrobial properties.
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