Publication
Physical activity level of post-stroke individuals that use the Brazilian public health system
Publisher:
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Date:
2022
DOI:
10.1590/FM.2022.35102
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: According to studies from developed countries, post-stroke in iduals commonly have a low level of physical activity. Considering the benefits of maintaining a good level of physical activity in these subjects, it is important to provide specific and complete information, based on the assessment of all dimensions of physical activity, which supports interventions. Objective: To compare the physical activity levels between in iduals with stroke and matched healthy in iduals that use the public health system in Brazil considering the different dimensions of physical activity. Methods: In iduals with stroke (n = 11) and matched healthy in iduals (n = 11) were assessed. Physical activity levels, considering all dimensions -duration ( 3 MET), frequency (number of steps) and intensity (mean total energy expenditure per day) - were assessed using SenseWear® monitor for seven days. Descriptive statistics and between-groups comparisons were performed (α = 0.05). Results: The physical activity levels were significantly lower in in iduals with stroke when compared to matched healthy in iduals, considering all dimensions. The between-group differences in activity duration, frequency, and intensity were 74 minutes/day, 5,274 steps/day, and 2,134kJ/day, respectively. Conclusion: In iduals with stroke users of the Brazilian public health system have lower physical activity levels in different dimensions of physical activity than matched healthy in iduals. The assessment of the physical activity level of post-stroke in iduals is important for decision making in public health programs.