Mask Usage and Physical Performance During COVID-19 Pandemic in Geriatrics

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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In the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of masks in daily life has become an important issue. The most important measure taken to prevent contagion is the use of masks. The aim of the study is to determine the effects of surgical masks used in every moment of life on physical performance in elderly individuals.

Detailed Description
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Physical performance measurements were carried out by a physiotherapist using the Senior Fitness Test (SFT). Participants were informed about the procedure of the test. All participants performed two evaluation sessions by the SFT with and without using a surgical mask. The participants were randomly selected to perform the test whether with or without the surgical mask at first. The sessions were held at least 24 hours apart to prevent fatigue.

Official Title
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Use of Surgical Masks in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Does it Affect Physical Performance in Geriatrics?

Conditions
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Exercise Capacity, Geriatric, Mask

Intervention / Treatment
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* Diagnostic Test: Senior Fitness Test


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: geriatrics who had a score of ≥24 in the Mini Mental Test which evaluates the cognitive levels of individuals over the age of 65 who were sufficient to perform physical function tests who had not been diagnosed with COVID-19 before Exclusion Criteria: participants with severe respiratory disease (tuberculosis, severe COPD or bronchiectasis), uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia, unstable angina, heart failure, severe kidney disease, neurological disorders that could cause consciousness change whose disease could not be controlled with medication

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 65 Years
Maximum Age: 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| One group<br>Physical performance was evaluated with the Senior Fitness Test in one group of geriatric individuals. | Diagnostic Test: Senior Fitness Test<br>* Senior Fitness Test, simple and easy to use, was used to evaluate physical performance.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Senior Fitness Test-Arm Curl | Upper extremity strength | Baseline | 
| Senior Fitness Test-Chair Stand Up and Sitting | Dynamic balance | Baseline | 
| Senior Fitness Test-Chair Sit and Reach | Lower extremity flexibility | Baseline | 
| Senior Fitness Test-Back Scratch | Upper extremity flexibility | Baseline | 
| Senior Fitness Test-Eight Foot Up and Go | Dynamic agility | Baseline | 
| Senior Fitness Test-Two-Minute Step Test | Aerobic endurance | Baseline | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Mask Usage, Geriatrics, Exercise Capacity, Physical Performance, Senior Fitness Test