SHIMA GHOLAMALISHAHI

Dottoressa di ricerca

ciclo: XXXIV


supervisore: professor Giuseppe La Torre
co-supervisore: professor Giuseppe La Torre

Titolo della tesi: Effect of physical activity on mental health in patients with Alzheimer

The effect of physical activity on mental health in patients with Alzheimer's disease Candidate: Dr. Shima Gholamalishahi Tutor: Prof Giuseppe La Torre Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases – Sapienza University of Rom Background: Alzheimer disease (AD) is the main cause of dementia. Dementia has been described as the greatest global health challenge in the 21st Century on account of longevity gains increasing its incidence, escalating health and social care pressures. The prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia is expected to increase dramatically as the population ages, creating burdens on families and health care systems. Several meta-analyses of observational studies suggested a protective effect of physical activity for cognitive decline and risk of dementia and AD.The propose of this study is determine the effect of physical activity on mental health of patients with Alzheimer. Methods: This protocol describes the methods for a cross-sectional study that will be conducted in Iran, Italy, and Colombia in 2021. For each population information on gender, age, physical activity, lifestyle, life expectancy, quality of life will be gathered through self-administered paper and pencil as well as online questionnaires. IBM SPSS statistics 24 will be used to store, re-code, and analyze all data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods will be applied. For each group, age (mean) and gender distribution will be reported. Chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U test (continuous variables) will be used to describe the sample and compare characteristics between Alzheimer s patients of each country. Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Spearman correlation coefficient, Kruskal-Wallis, one-way analysis of variance, multiple regression equation with Tukey post hoc tests will be performed to analyze the finding (P≤0.05). Expected results: At the end of this study, it is expected that there will be an improving association between Physical Activity, Health-related quality of life( HRQOL), Lifestyle behaviors, Life expectancy in AD patients. Also, we will compare the data of Iran and Italy, and Colombia together and will evaluate the quality of life in patients with Alzheimer's in three different continents with different situations Discussion: The aim of this project to identify patients in a pre-symptomatic stage for early treatment to delay progressive cognitive decline and disease onset and to development of new diagnostic markers of Alzheimer's disease. The study might be limited due to bias in self-reporting concerning the quality of life, lifestyle habits, physical activity, and life expectancy. Also, the results may not be generalizable to all patients with AD. patients with more impairment in AD, less physically fit patients, or patients with more comorbidities It is important to consider physical activity as one of the main tools for maintaining and improving peoples’ health, both at the individual and collective levels.

Produzione scientifica

11573/1631826 - 2022 - Lifestyle and Life Expectancy Questionnaire: validation and assessment in an Italian sample
Gholamalishahi, Shima.; Mannocci, Alice.; Ettorre, Evaristo.; La Torre, Giuseppe.; Okechukwu, Chidiebere Emmanuel. - 01a Articolo in rivista
rivista: LA CLINICA TERAPEUTICA (Societa Editrice Universo Srl:Via GB Morgagni 1, 00161 Rome Italy:011 39 06 4402053, EMAIL: seuroma@seuroma.com, INTERNET: http://www.seuroma.com, Fax: 011 39 06 4402033) pp. 128-134 - issn: 0009-9074 - wos: (0) - scopus: 2-s2.0-85127705317 (2)

11573/1587154 - 2021 - I-PHAN Study - Use of E-learning modules to Promote Physical activity and wellness among Nurses in order to improve mental and physical health: a research protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Okechukwu, C. E.; Gholamalishahi, S.; Ganjali, H.; Marte, M.; Minorenti, M.; Filomeno, L.; Di Mario, S.; Mannocci, A.; Masala, D.; La Torre, G. - 01a Articolo in rivista
rivista: LA CLINICA TERAPEUTICA (Societa Editrice Universo Srl:Via GB Morgagni 1, 00161 Rome Italy:011 39 06 4402053, EMAIL: seuroma@seuroma.com, INTERNET: http://www.seuroma.com, Fax: 011 39 06 4402033) pp. 559-563 - issn: 0009-9074 - wos: (0) - scopus: 2-s2.0-85121839900 (2)

11573/1347875 - 2020 - Tai Chi and workplace wellness for health care workers. A systematic review
Cocchiara, Rosario Andrea; Dorelli, Barbara; Gholamalishahi, Shima; Longo, William; Musumeci, Emiliano; Mannocci, Alice; La Torre, Giuseppe - 01a Articolo in rivista
rivista: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (Basel: MDPI 2003-) pp. 1-8 - issn: 1660-4601 - wos: WOS:000509391500343 (6) - scopus: 2-s2.0-85077634853 (7)

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