Article
Environmental Sciences
Jordan Bell, Lis Neubeck, Kai Jin, Paul Kelly, Coral L. Hanson
Summary: Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) are a popular intervention in the UK, with PARS completers being more likely to achieve higher levels of physical activity compared to PARS participants. Female PARS participants are less likely to achieve at least 30 minutes of moderate/vigorous leisure centre-based physical activity per week compared to male participants. Both PARS participants and completers achieved only a portion of the World Health Organisation's recommended weekly moderate/vigorous physical activity through leisure centre use.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bozena Wielgoszewska, Jane Maddock, Michael J. Green, Giorgio Di Gessa, Sam Parsons, Gareth J. Griffith, Jazz Croft, Anna J. Stevenson, Charlotte Booth, Richard J. Silverwood, David Bann, Praveetha Patalay, Alun D. Hughes, Nishi Chaturvedi, Laura D. Howe, Emla Fitzsimons, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, George B. Ploubidis
Summary: The study found that individuals who were furloughed during the early stages of the pandemic exhibited similar health behaviors to those who remained employed. There was little evidence to suggest that furlough had adverse effects on population health behaviors, although some differences were observed in terms of gender, age, and education levels.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Chloe Bedard, Emily Bremer, Jeffrey D. Graham, Daniele Chirico, John Cairney
Summary: This study aimed to compare the cognitive effects of a combined physically and cognitively engaging physical activity to physical or cognitive activity alone in children. The results showed no significant difference in cognitive performance between different types of activities. Possible explanations include overexertion during physical activity and depletion of positive affect prior to cognitive tasks.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christine Roberts, Louise Phillips, Clare Cooper, Stuart Gray, Roy Soiza, Julia Allan
Summary: Different physical activity types have varying levels of cognitive, physical, and social demands. This study quantified these demands for 61 common activity types and created a formal Physical Activity Demand (PAD) typology. Three clusters of activities with low, moderate, and high non-metabolic demands were identified. This typology can be used to investigate the effects of different combinations of demands on health outcomes.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Andrew Leroux, Shiyao Xu, Prosenjit Kundu, John Muschelli, Ekaterina Smirnova, Nilanjan Chatterjee, Ciprian Crainiceanu
Summary: The study found that objective measures of physical activity derived from wrist-worn accelerometers outperform traditional predictors of all-cause mortality in the UK Biobank, except age. Objective PA measures improve the prediction performance of mortality models based on traditional risk factors, confirming and complementing previous findings in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Catherine Giuliano, Don Vicendese, Sara Vogrin, Rebecca Lane, Andrea Driscoll, Diem Dinh, Katie Palmer, Itamar Levinger, Christopher Neil
Summary: This study investigated the rate and factors associated with referral to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) among patients hospitalized with heart failure (HF). The results showed a low rate of referral, particularly among females, older patients, and those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or anemia. Future studies should focus on improving referral processes and implementing strategies to increase referrals to CR.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Francis A. Albert, Aduli E. O. Malau-Aduli, Melissa J. Crowe, Bunmi S. Malau-Aduli
Summary: The study found that external factors, inter-organisational mechanisms, and relational coordination obstacles may hinder effective coordination of PARS patient care, thus limiting the health outcomes for patients.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Frederick K. Ho, Ziyi Zhou, Fanny Petermann-Rocha, Solange Para-Soto, Jirapitcha Boonpor, Paul Welsh, Jason M. R. Gill, Stuart R. Gray, Naveed Sattar, Jill P. Pell, Carlos Celis-Morales
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activity and heart failure. The results showed that moderate-intensity physical activity was associated with a lower risk of heart failure, and increasing moderate-intensity physical activity may be beneficial for overall health.
Article
Sport Sciences
Charles R. Pedlar, Kyriaki Myrissa, Megan Barry, Iman G. Khwaja, Andrew J. Simpkin, John Newell, Carl Scarrott, Greg P. Whyte, Courtney Kipps, Aaron L. Baggish
Summary: Serious life-threatening and fatal medical encounters during community-based physical activity events in the UK are extremely rare and mainly associated with cardiac arrest and acute coronary syndromes. Non-life-threatening medical events are mainly attributed to tripping or falling.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Quyen G. To, Mitch J. Duncan, Anetta Van Itallie, Corneel Vandelanotte
Summary: The study investigated changes in physical activity among Australians during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing decreases in step counts after the first case was reported and during the lockdown, but a quick recovery post-lockdown. It was observed that program usage increased significantly during the pandemic, suggesting its potential to mitigate health impacts.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Addis Enyew, Kalkidan Nigussie, Tewodros Mihrete, Musa Jemal, Shemsu Kedir, Emana Alemu, Bekri Mohammed
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adult diabetic patients in Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia. The overall prevalence of physical inactivity among diabetic patients was 30.5%. Being female, old age, dwelling in an urban area, having low efficacy, poor attitude, and lack of social support were significantly associated with physical inactivity. It is important to promote physical activity among diabetic patients through education and increased social support.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Eriselda Mino, Wolfgang Geidl, Inga Naber, Anja Weissenfels, Sarah Klamroth, Peter Gelius, Karim Abu-Omar, Klaus Pfeifer
Summary: Research on physical activity referral schemes (PARS) is gaining attention for establishing effective promotion methods. This systematic review aims to identify evidence-based core components in PARS models worldwide that play important roles in the effectiveness of PARS.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Francis A. Albert, Aduli E. O. Malau-Aduli, Melissa J. Crowe, Bunmi S. Malau-Aduli
Summary: Participants in the study demonstrated good knowledge and positive beliefs about PARS, but bottlenecks in the program's structure and process hindered health outcomes and uptake. Exploring other referral mechanisms into PARS could improve visibility and effectiveness, while improved support and enhanced interaction between healthcare providers could foster better uptake and adherence for patients.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jianwei Zhu, Fenfen Ge, Yu Zeng, Yuanyuan Qu, Wenwen Chen, Huazhen Yang, Lei Yang, Fang Fang, Huan Song
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between patterns of physical and mental activity and dementia, and the role of disease susceptibility in modifying this association. The results showed significant associations between multiple physical and mental activity items and the risk of dementia. Additionally, activity patterns more adherent to frequent vigorous exercise, housework-related activity, and friend/family visit were associated with a reduced risk of dementia.
Article
Sport Sciences
Katherine Brooke-Wavell, Dawn A. Skelton, Karen L. Barker, Emma M. Clark, Sarah De Biase, Susanne Arnold, Zoe Paskins, Katie R. Robinson, Rachel M. Lewis, Jonathan H. Tobias, Kate A. Ward, Julie Whitney, Sarah Leyland
Summary: Exercise and physical activity can improve bone strength and reduce the risk of falls in people with osteoporosis. Resistance and impact exercise, activities to improve strength and balance, and spinal extension exercise are recommended to optimize bone strength, reduce falls, and improve posture. The benefits of physical activity generally outweigh the risks.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Shaun D. Wilkinson, Dawn Penney, Linda Allin, Paul Potrac
Summary: This study examines how physical education teachers in three mixed-gender secondary schools in England enact and establish policies using the enactment theory, highlighting significant variations in policy implementation across different school environments.
SPORT EDUCATION AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alice Pearsons, Coral L. Hanson, Robyn Gallagher, Ronan E. O'Carroll, Sahar Khonsari, Janet Hanley, Fiona E. Strachan, Nicholas L. Mills, Terence J. Quinn, Brian McKinstry, Sheona McHale, Stacey Stewart, Mengying Zhang, Siobhan O'Connor, Lis Neubeck
Summary: This review aimed to assess commercially available atrial fibrillation (AF) self-management apps, finding that these apps had limited functions, lacked intuitive operations, and had difficult-to-read privacy policies, failing to meet the standards for use in healthcare settings.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Alison F. Coull, Richard G. Kyle, Coral L. Hanson, Andrew E. Watterson
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the risk factors for leg ulcers among PWID, with a focus on injections in the groin and legs. The results indicate that injecting in the groin and legs is associated with an increased likelihood of leg ulcers, as well as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Healthcare practitioners should advise against injecting in these areas to prevent leg ulcers and DVT.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emily J. Oliver, Caroline Dodd-Reynolds, Adetayo Kasim, Dimitrios Vallis
Summary: Physical activity prescription programs, such as exercise referral schemes, show promise in engaging populations at higher risk of poor health, but face challenges in completion rates for those with complex circumstances. Creative best practices such as partnership building, maintaining workforce diversity for engagement, and providing tailored support can help widen access, but changes in wider operational contexts are recommended to ensure the viability of such approaches.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Victoria A. Whincup, Linda J. Allin, Joanna M. H. Greer
Summary: This paper examines the challenges faced by 'teacher-FS leaders' in implementing Forest School in the UK primary school education system. The study identifies five key themes, including the long process of integrating Forest School into the curriculum, negotiating the performative culture and curriculum constraints, managing risk aversion, and dealing with budget and time constraints. Teacher-FS leaders also adapt Forest School principles to suit the needs of their primary school setting and strive to convince others of the value of Forest School and outdoor learning.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Kate O'Brien, Linda Allin
Summary: This study examines the impact of Outward Bound UK's first Women's Outdoor Leadership Course on addressing gender imbalance in leadership, finding that transformations primarily occurred in areas such as confidence and inner authentic self. Key contributing factors include the supportive environment, focus on learning, challenge, and reflection, and relationships with female peers.
JOURNAL OF ADVENTURE EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR LEARNING
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Rick Hayman, Karl Wharton, Claire Bruce-Martin, Linda Allin
Summary: This study explores the value of peer support within university sport programmes and the impact it has on the professional development of peer mentors. Participants, mainly first-generation university attendees, engage in peer mentoring to develop cultural capital for their chosen professions and to support the development of social and cultural capital for their mentees. The findings have practical implications for future peer support programmes.
MENTORING & TUTORING
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alice Pearsons, Lis Neubeck, Jeroen Hendriks, Coral L. Hanson
Summary: Realist reviews provide a theory-driven approach to understanding the reasons behind the success or failure of an intervention. They help us understand the mechanisms of interventions and their adaptability in different populations and contexts.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Daniel Engler, Coral L. Hanson, Lien Desteghe, Giuseppe Boriani, Soren Zoga Diederichsen, Ben Freedman, Elena Pala, Tatjana S. Potpara, Henning Witt, Hein Heidbuchel, Lis Neubeck, Renate B. Schnabel
Summary: European stakeholders have varying views on the opportunities and challenges of AF screening. Opportunistic screening appears to be the most feasible approach in Europe. Challenges include health inequalities, identification of the best target groups, streamlined processes, the need for evidence of benefit, and a tailored approach to each country.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
W. Jones, A. Pearson, D. Glassbrook, G. Slater, C. Dodd-Reynolds, K. Hind
Summary: This study compared the precision of standard total-body DXA scan and total-body-less-head (TBLH) DXA scan for body composition measurement in athletes. The results showed that the TBLH scan demonstrated comparable precision to the standard total-body scan, but resulted in lower bone mineral content, lean mass, and fat mass compared to the total-body scan.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kirsten Binnie, Lis Neubeck, Sheona McHale, Coral L. Hanson
Summary: This study explored the support requirements of SCAD survivors during their recovery. Participants highlighted the need for healthcare professionals to have greater awareness of SCAD and its psychological impact. They desired immediate access to information about SCAD and support during cardiac rehabilitation. Participants also expressed the need for psychosocial support and individually tailored guidance on physical activity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Linda Allin, Catherine Haighton, Sonia Dalkin, Julia Das, Georgia Allen
Summary: This study explores the value of training for health professionals in effectively referring postnatal women to community physical activity programmes. The research identifies that training increases professionals' capability, opportunity, and motivation to refer and provides guidance to postnatal women. However, challenges such as staffing levels, interprofessional collaboration, and engagement strategies for deprived areas hinder effective delivery of physical activity messages. The study suggests that training, accompanied by a clear referral pathway and addressing staffing issues, can improve referrals by health professionals.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Susan Mathieson, K. Black, L. Allin, H. Hooper, R. Penlington, L. Mcinnes, L. Orme, E. Anderson
Summary: Using insider research and Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) framework, this paper explores the experiences of twelve new academics at a Northern UK university during their induction-to-teaching period. By analyzing the data from semi-structured interviews, the study identifies contradictions in the sociocultural and structural aspects of the induction activity systems, which have significant impacts on the new academics' experiences. These findings provide insights for improving academic induction policy and practice not only at the case-study university but also more broadly.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Tahlia Alsop, Emily Lehman, Sandra Brauer, Roma Forbes, Coral Hanson, Genevieve Healy, Karen Milton, Hamish Reid, Ingrid Rosbergen, Sjaan Gomersall
Summary: This study aimed to establish key competencies for health professionals to support individuals in changing their movement behaviors. Consensus was reached through a Delphi process involving participants from 11 countries, resulting in the definition of 11 competencies. These competencies can help build a culture of advocacy for movement behavior change across different disciplines.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Linda Allin, Zoe Avner, John William Hayton
Summary: This study examines how diversity and inclusion are produced, understood, experienced, and managed within a UK wide outdoor non-profit organization. The findings highlight tensions between historical and cultural legacies of exclusion and diversity and inclusion organizational values and practices. The study calls for diversity and inclusion to be embedded within core organizational cultures and working practices.