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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Differences in Physical Activity Levels between Healthy and Transplanted Children: Who Needs More Tips?

Eliana Tranchita, Giulia Cafiero, Ugo Giordano, Stefano Palermi, Federica Gentili, Isabella Guzzo, Marco Spada, Federica Morolli, Fabrizio Drago, Attilio Turchetta

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Eliana TranchitaSports Medicine Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Giulia CafieroSports Medicine Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Ugo GiordanoSports Medicine Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0479-5966
Stefano PalermiPublic Health Department, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1558-4857
Federica GentiliSports Medicine Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Isabella GuzzoDivision of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Marco SpadaDivision of Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery, Liver and Kidney Transplantation, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, ERN Transplant Child, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Federica MorolliDivision of Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery, Liver and Kidney Transplantation, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, ERN Transplant Child, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Fabrizio DragoPaediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Arrhythmias Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1888-373X
Attilio TurchettaSports Medicine Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, 00165 Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundAdvances in the medical-surgical field have significantly increased the life expectancy of patients undergoing solid organ transplantation but this exposes patients to long-term complications due to chronic therapies and changes in lifestyle. It is known that children affected by pathology tend to be more sedentary and inactivity represents a further risk factor for the onset of non-communicable diseases. The aim of the present study was to compare the lifestyle of two groups of young patients: one group of healthy subjects (HG) and one group of kidney or liver transplant recipients (TG).

methodsPatients were asked to complete Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C).

resultsA total of 104 subjects were recruited (50.9% male, mean age 12.8 ± 3.16 years old). No significant differences were observed in the final score between groups when comparing subjects based on health condition (Healthy 2.69 ± 0.65 vs. Transplant Group 2.42 ± 0.88), the intensity of sports activities (Competitive 2.82 ± 0.59 vs. Not Competitive 2.53 ± 0.7) or type of transplant (Liver 2.51 ± 0.91 vs. Kidney 2.16 ± 0.75).

conclusionThe results of this study showed a worrying reality: children are engaged in low levels of physical activity regardless of their health status and in general the level of activity does not reach the recommended values even in the absence of contraindications. So, it is necessary to encourage healthy children to practice more PA and to introduce PA prescriptions for transplanted children to prevent their health from deteriorating due to sedentariness.

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childrenphysical activitypreventive medicinesedentary behaviorstransplant

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