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Well-Being, Physical Activity, and Social Support in Octogenarians with Heart Failure during COVID-19 Confinement: A Mixed-Methods Study

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  • Elena Marques-Sule

    (Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), 46010 Valencia, Spain
    Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Elena Muñoz-Gómez

    (Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Luis Almenar-Bonet

    (Heart Failure and Transplantation Unit, Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
    Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
    Department of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • Noemi Moreno-Segura

    (Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • María-Cruz Sánchez-Gómez

    (Department of Didactics, Organization and Research Methods, University of Salamanca, Paseo de Canalejas 169, 37008 Salamanca, Spain)

  • Pallav Deka

    (College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 3078, USA)

  • Raquel López-Vilella

    (Heart Failure and Transplantation Unit, Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain)

  • Leonie Klompstra

    (Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linkoping University, 4566 Linkoping, Sweden)

  • Juan Luis Cabanillas-García

    (Department of Didactics, Organization and Research Methods, University of Salamanca, Paseo de Canalejas 169, 37008 Salamanca, Spain)

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to compare well-being and physical activity (PA) before and during COVID-19 confinement in older adults with heart failure (HF), to compare well-being and PA during COVID-19 confinement in octogenarians and non-octogenarians, and to explore well-being, social support, attention to symptoms, and assistance needs during confinement in this population. Methods: A mixed-methods design was performed. Well-being (Cantril Ladder of Life) and PA (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) were assessed. Semi-structured interviews were performed to assess the rest of the variables. Results: 120 participants were evaluated (74.16 ± 12.90 years; octogenarians = 44.16%, non-octogenarians = 55.83%). Both groups showed lower well-being and performed less PA during confinement than before ( p < 0.001). Octogenarians reported lower well-being ( p = 0.02), higher sedentary time ( p = 0.03), and lower levels of moderate PA ( p = 0.04) during confinement. Most individuals in the sample considered their well-being to have decreased during confinement, 30% reported decreased social support, 50% increased their attention to symptoms, and 60% were not satisfied with the assistance received. Octogenarians were more severely impacted during confinement than non-octogenarians in terms of well-being, attention to symptoms, and assistance needs. Conclusions: Well-being and PA decreased during confinement, although octogenarians were more affected than non-octogenarians. Remote monitoring strategies are needed in elders with HF to control health outcomes in critical periods, especially in octogenarians.

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  • Elena Marques-Sule & Elena Muñoz-Gómez & Luis Almenar-Bonet & Noemi Moreno-Segura & María-Cruz Sánchez-Gómez & Pallav Deka & Raquel López-Vilella & Leonie Klompstra & Juan Luis Cabanillas-García, 2022. "Well-Being, Physical Activity, and Social Support in Octogenarians with Heart Failure during COVID-19 Confinement: A Mixed-Methods Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-14, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:22:p:15316-:d:978068
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