The Effect of Interval Walking Training on Quality of Life Participants of the Main Clinic Training at Unimus with Risk Factors for Stroke Using the EQ-5D-5L

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10.2991/978-94-6463-760-1_15How to use a DOI?

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Interval Walking Training; Quality of Life; EQ-5D-5L

Abstract

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, especially after ischemic heart disease. Physical activity, especially structured exercises such as Interval Walking Training (IWT), has shown potential in reducing the risk of stroke by improving cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and overall metabolic function. The study aimed to assess whether IWT, an alternating high- and low-intensity interval walking regimen, can improve quality of life among individuals at high risk of stroke. The EQ-5D-5L tool, which evaluates different dimensions of health, is used to measure outcomes before and after the intervention. This experimental study used a one-group pretest-posttest design, assessing the health status of participants both before and after the intervention for a month. Thirty-five participants were recruited based on specific inclusion criteria, and their progress was monitored for four weeks. The participants, who are mostly made up of elderly individuals, are selected through total sampling. Key criteria for participation include a willingness to complete a month-long walking regimen and be subject to regular health assessments. The IWT regimen involves 30 minutes of walking, alternating between 3-minute high-intensity and low-intensity intervals. Each session is conducted four times a week for four weeks. The analysis showed significant improvements in quality of life and post-intervention health metrics. For the VAS score, the Wilcoxon non-parametric test showed a significant improvement with a p-value of 0.001. Similar improvements were seen in utility scores, also with a p-value of 0.001, indicating a positive impact of IWT on health outcomes. This study concluded that Interval Walking Training is an effective intervention to improve quality of life among individuals at risk of stroke. The results suggest that IWT may contribute to a reduction in stroke risk factors, as evidenced by improved cardiovascular metrics and quality of life scores. This study highlights the potential of structured exercise regimens to support stroke prevention efforts in at-risk populations.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Muslimah Muslimah
AU  - Iqbal Gibran Paleri Senja Belantara
AU  - Chamim Faizin
AU  - Nina Anggraeni Noviasari
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/07/03
TI  - The Effect of Interval Walking Training on Quality of Life Participants of the Main Clinic Training at Unimus with Risk Factors for Stroke Using the EQ-5D-5L
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd Lawang Sewu International Symposium on Medical and Health Sciences (LEWIS-MHS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 164
EP  - 169
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-760-1_15
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-760-1_15
ID  - Muslimah2025
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