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Health-related quality of life after solid organ transplantation: the role of sport activity

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Pages 997-1004 | Received 02 Dec 2013, Accepted 25 Nov 2014, Published online: 22 Dec 2014
 

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of sport activity on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of solid organ transplant recipients participating in sports competitions. A group of 168 sportive transplanted patients (STP), a group of 97 nonsportive transplanted patients (NSTP), and a group of 152 sportive healthy controls (SHC) were compared on the eight scales of the SF-36 questionnaire. STP and NSTP reported significantly lower scores than SHC on the physical functioning scale. STP did not differ from SHC in the Role-Physical, General Health, and Vitality scales, while NSTP reported significantly lower scores. STP obtained higher scores than NSTP and SHC on Mental Health. Among STP, the effect of quantity of sport activity was significant on General Health and Role Emotional, with more sport activity associated with higher HRQoL. Organ failure and post-transplant therapies may have negative consequences on HRQoL. Sports activities and participation in sports competitions can reduce this impact, improving general and psychological functioning of solid organ transplant recipients.

Notes

1. Winter National Transplant Games 2009–2013 (skiing), World Transplant Games 2011, National Transplant Games 2009–2013, cycling race ‘Nove Colli Gran Fondo’ 2011–2013, marathon ‘Maratona di Roma 2012’, Winter World Transplant Games 2012, football events 2011–2012.

2. ‘Nove Colli Gran Fondo’ 2011–2013, ‘Maratona di Roma’ 2012, national master swimming competitions, football events 2011–2012.

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