Effect Of Stair Climbing On Obesity and Insulin Resistance Among Adults: A Systematic Review Protocol

Authors

Reshma R. Kotian Ms, Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, ManipalFollow
Melita Sheilini Dr, MCON, ManipalFollow
Anice George Dr, MCON, ManipalFollow
Vani Lakshmi R Dr, Department of Health Technilogy and Informatics, Prasanna School of Public HealthFollow
Edlin Glane Mathias Dr, Center for Evidence Informed Decision making, PSPH, MAHE, ManipalFollow

Designation

1. Reshma R Kotian, PhD Scholar, Manipal College of Nursing

2. * Melita Sheilini, Associate Professor, Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal

3. Anice George, Professor, Manipal College of Nursing,MAHE, Manipal

4. Vani Lakshmi R, Assistant Professor, Prasanna School of Public Health,MAHE, Manipal

5. Edlin Mathias, Research Fellow, Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE, Manipal

Abstract

Background

Obesity among people has become very common due to the massive transition in lifestyle. Obesity and impaired glucose level are the important parameters of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a major healthcare burden currently, due to its escalating turn of events. Being one of the leading causes for the development of cardiovascular diseases and insulin sensitivity, its prevention is of prime importance. Stair climbing can be used replacing the use of elevator which will be beneficial. This systematic review entails the simpler yet beneficial form of intervention against obesity and insulin resistance. The current systematic review is planned as there are no published systematic reviews that have evidenced the benefit of stair climbing on obesity and insulin resistance.

Methods

Search will be conducted using relevant keywords in databases PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, ProQuest, Scopus and Web of Science. Grey literature will be identified using the citations and from google scholar. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta- analyses (PRISMA) guidelines will be followed in conducting this review. This systematic review includes the primary articles from randomized controlled trials and non-randomized controlled trials conducted in community settings (home, workplace sites, and colleges). Title and abstract screening will be done independently by two authors and duplicates will be removed using the Rayyan software. Risk of bias and Quality assessments checks will be done by two authors independently. The third author will be consulted for any discrepancies. The risk of bias for the randomized controlled trials will be done using Cochrane risk of bias tool (RoB 2) and for non-randomized controlled studies will be done using ROBINS E.

Discussion/conclusion

The findings of this review will bring up the insight of simple stair walking and its added benefit to curtail the risk of metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and stroke This review will be beneficial for the large community of healthcare professionals and policymakers due to its cost-effective intervention in ensuring a healthy population. Lifestyle intervention curtails the health care expenses which in turn adds up to the nation’s economy.

Systematic review registration- Registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024563796)

Recommended Citation

Kotian, Reshma R. Ms; Sheilini, Melita Dr; George, Anice Dr; R, Vani Lakshmi Dr; and Mathias, Edlin Glane Dr (2024) "Effect Of Stair Climbing On Obesity and Insulin Resistance Among Adults: A Systematic Review Protocol," Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences: Vol. 10: Iss. 2, .
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55889/2582-7979.1313
Available at: https://impressions.manipal.edu/mjnhs/vol10/iss2/8