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

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

46 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-09-10

Study Completion Date

2021-02-17

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.

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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.

Conditions

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Exercise Capacity Geriatric Mask

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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One group

Physical performance was evaluated with the Senior Fitness Test in one group of geriatric individuals.

Senior Fitness Test

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Senior Fitness Test, simple and easy to use, was used to evaluate physical performance.

Interventions

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Senior Fitness Test

Senior Fitness Test, simple and easy to use, was used to evaluate physical performance.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

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

Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes