The clinical reasoning framework is the key here. In general, this gamification is great to gain that higher level of thinking, thinking outside the box
I can see where that extra learning opportunities and curious to see how this would be on a larger scale. Knowing the success of the pilot, great potential going forward I think.
Definitely a need for MS research as there seems to be little known about what can be done to prevent or slow down progression. Exercise sounds like a component to improve upon the functional measure, but remains to be seen what is done physiologically.
The link yielded no results, but is on the HFSF website. Here is the grant area: https://hfsf.org/funding-opportunities/
And you would need to create an account.
Good utilization of validated survey.
Study showed "protective effect on children's health behaviours and cognitive, social, and emotional health as values remained within normal limits and were not impacted by the public health restrictions."
The site states 2020 deadlines and there is a deadline in June and October. Many other similar grants on Colorado health foundation as well.
The outcome measure is to increase the number of children and youth ages 4 to 18 who engage in at least 90 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every week.
Challenging with a retrospective cohort when data is only as good as what is available. Good findings especially with an opioid epidemic and can be so helpful for interventions in the future and being able to have that information exchange is critical. Have to get ahead of it before it becomes difficult to intervene.
This goes to show the importance of exercise for children and young adults, but there could inconsistency as stated in the level of activity that can create discrepancy in results.
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