Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara A. Freed, Briana N. Sprague, Abigail T. Stephan, Cassidy E. Doyle, Junyan Tian, Christine B. Phillips, Lesley A. Ross
Summary: This pilot study investigated older adults' perceptions of two commercially available exergames. Findings showed that enjoyment of the games was related to age and extraversion, while likelihood of future play was influenced by age. Participants perceived the games as beneficial but factors like not being aerobic enough or lacking intensity would affect their decision to buy and play the games.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mansour Alghamdi, Lori Ann Vallis, Susan Jennifer Leat
Summary: Research found associations between visual attention, balance, and mobility with Xbox Kinect game performance in older adults. Different Xbox games were associated with different balance, mobility, and visual attention scores, suggesting that a variety of games may be most effective for fall prevention training.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Joshua Simmich, Allison Mandrusiak, Trevor Russell, Stuart Smith, Nicole Hartley
Summary: The study found that older adults with chronic diseases perceived wearable activity trackers as useful for quantifying activity, setting goals, and providing reminders, and they wished to share data with clinicians. They were motivated to play games by seeking fun, social interaction, and health benefits, but also found some games to be too difficult.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Arthur Nguyen, Daphne Bavelier
Summary: Video game play has become incredibly common in today's society, despite its relatively recent emergence in the late 1950s. This article reviews the classification of video game ecosystems and discusses how video games utilize different types of play. It also examines whether video games meet the criteria for identifying play and explores the positive impact of action-like video games on cognition and future learning. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of conducting more detailed research on the biological functions of play.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Katie Moraes de Almondes, Eleni de Araujo Sales Castro, Teresa Paiva
Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the sleep patterns of older adults, exacerbating existing sleep disorders. Females and individuals with lower educational levels were identified as risk factors for sleep alterations, while higher educational levels appeared to be a protective factor.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sina Mehdizadeh, Hoda Nabavi, Andrea Sabo, Twinkle Arora, Andrea Iaboni, Babak Taati
Summary: This study introduces a database of older adults' gait data, analyzes it using various human pose tracking models, and concludes that temporal gait variables have high correlations with clinical scores.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Rita Wing Lam Yu, Alan Hoi Shou Chan
Summary: Video game training can effectively improve cognition in older adults. Results of the meta-analysis suggest that mouse/keyboard devices are more effective in enhancing perceptual-motor function compared to driving simulator and motion controller devices. The efficacy of cognitive training games and conventional video games is influenced by the length of the training sessions. Additional well-designed studies are needed to further explore the unique benefits of different video game types and devices for older adults undergoing video game training.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Juanjuan Sun, Weikang Jiang, Haohao Li
Summary: Due to labor migration and social changes, the Chinese elderly are facing significant social isolation, which affects their feelings of loneliness. This relationship is moderated and mediated by aging attitudes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Junxin Li, Miranda McPhillips, Zhongyue Deng, Fangfang Fan, Adam Spira
Summary: This systematic review explores the association between daytime napping and cognitive function in older adults. Observational studies suggest a U-shaped relationship between napping duration and cognitive function, with moderate napping benefiting cognitive health compared to no napping or long napping. Intervention studies indicate that a single session of afternoon napping may improve psychomotor function and working memory, but more research is needed on the effects of multiple napping sessions.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Berangere Naude, Anne-Sophie Rigaud, Maribel Pino
Summary: Social isolation in geriatric institutions poses a threat to the well-being of older adults. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), specifically video calls, offer promising solutions to combat loneliness and social isolation. However, technical, human-related, ethical, and organizational barriers hinder the implementation of video calls in geriatric settings.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lixing Zhou, Hui Shi, Rui Cheng, Meiling Ge, Fengjuan Hu, Lisha Hou, Xin Xia, Xiaolei Liu, Yixin Liu, Yunli Zhao, Linghui Deng, Wanyu Zhao, Zhiliang Zuo, Xuelian Sun, Jirong Yue, Birong Dong
Summary: This study identified a potential association between pTau and frailty in older adults. Further research should monitor the longitudinal trajectory of pTau changes in frail individuals and investigate the molecular mechanisms involved.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Gabriela Cabett Cipolli, Daniela de Assumpcao, Ivan Aprahamian, Deusivania Vieira da Silva Falcao, Meire Cachioni, Samila Sathler Tavares Batistoni, Ruth Caldeira de Melo, Ligiana Pires Corona, Anita Liberalesso Neri, Qian-Li Xue, Flavia Silva Arbex Borim, Monica Sanches Yassuda
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal association between cognitive impairment and sarcopenia among Brazilian older adults. The results showed that cognitive impairment, age, weight, and baseline health status predicted the development of sarcopenia after 9 years.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Elena Novak, Ilker Soyturk
Summary: This study found that action video game training has short-term effects on arithmetic performance, but these effects do not persist for a long time, and there are no significant differences in arithmetic performance between experienced and novice AVG players.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Olivia Nop, Anna Senft Miller, Hannah Culver, Jenna Makarewicz, Julie A. Dumas
Summary: Nicotine as a method for improving cognition in healthy older adults without dementia has potential benefits in slowing neurodegeneration in aging, highlighting the importance of understanding cognitive changes in aging and maintaining cognitive abilities throughout normal cognitive aging.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Social
Qian Zhang, Yi Cao, JingJin Tian
Summary: This study found that exposing children to violent video games significantly increased their aggressive cognition and behavior, especially for boys. Aggressive cognition was found to mediate the relationship between violent video games and aggressive behavior. Therefore, the impact of violent video games on children's behavior is a societal concern, and boys should be considered a special group for aggression intervention.
CYBERPSYCHOLOGY BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL NETWORKING
(2021)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Lisa Brown, Linda Wilson, Ann Packman, Mark Halaki, Cheryl Andrews, Sue O'Brian, Mark Onslow, Ross G. Menzies
Summary: The laboratory study investigated the effects of syllable-timed speech (STS) intervention on stuttering reduction in school-aged children. The study found that STS was primarily responsible for the significant reductions in stuttering, without compromising articulation rate and language use. Further evidence-based interventions for stuttering in this age group are needed, and further development of STS interventions is warranted.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Maria Atif, Mark Halaki, Chin Moi Chow, Camille Raynes-Greenow
Summary: Paternal postnatal depression is an emerging public health concern in lower-middle-income countries like Pakistan. This study aimed to identify risk factors of postnatal depression in Pakistani men and found that spouse's depression level and self-reported sleep disturbance were significant risk factors for paternal postnatal depression.
NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
M. B. Uddin, C. M. Chow, S. H. Ling, S. W. Su
Summary: This study developed a novel automatic algorithm for diagnosing sleep apnea using airflow and oximetry signals. The algorithm showed superior accuracy and performance compared to other existing methods, making it suitable for application in any portable sleep devices.
PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Tuguy Esgin, Deborah Hersh, Kevin Rowley, Rona Macniven, Alan Crouch, Mark Halaki, Robert Newton
Summary: Indigenous Standpoint Theory was used as the foundation for this study, which aimed to explore Indigenous perceptions of exercise facilitators and barriers, as well as the feasibility and sustainability of an exercise intervention. Participatory Action Research methods were employed, and a questionnaire co-designed with the Noongar Aboriginal community was used to collect data. The results indicated that exercise was valued, but barriers included injury, diet changes, and time constraints. Facilitators were mainly related to social benefits and the importance of culturally secure venues. This research sheds light on the development of culturally secure exercise programs.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Jianhua Lin, Mark Halaki, Andrew Leaver
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether gait is altered in people with low back pain (LBP) when sex, age, height, and walking speed are controlled. A series of gait parameters were measured in 16 participants with LBP and 16 age, sex, and height matched healthy controls. The results showed significant between-group differences in stride length mean during matched speed walking and single support phase standard deviation during comfortable speed walking, suggesting that gait is not altered in individuals with mild LBP when sex, age, and height are controlled.
Article
Sport Sciences
Timothy B. Davies, Jordan T. Andersen, Mark Halaki, Rhonda Orr, Daniel A. Hackett
Summary: Comparing the effects of higher-volume cluster training and lower-volume traditional training on muscle performance, the study found no significant differences between the two training structures in terms of muscle strength and performance, but there were some trends in certain measures.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Clorinda Hogan, Shaun Abbott, Mark Halaki, Marcela Torres Castiglioni, Goshi Yamauchi, Lachlan Mitchell, James Salter, Michael Romann, Stephen Cobley
Summary: Inter-individual differences in maturation-associated development can lead to variations in physical performance, resulting in performance advantages and disadvantages and maturation selection bias within youth sport systems. Maturation-based Corrective Adjustment Procedures (Mat-CAPs) have the potential to address and remove the maturational influences on swimming performance. The study identified maturity timing distributions in female youth swimming, quantified the relationship between maturation status and 100-m front-crawl performance, and implemented Mat-CAPs to remove maturational biases.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Penelope Monroe, Mark Halaki, Georgina Luscombe, Fiona Kumfor, Kirrie J. Ballard
Summary: This study aimed to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the MuSiCON choir and language/communication assessment protocol for individuals with cognitive impairment. The results showed that most participants had a positive response to MuSiCON, perceiving improved daily functioning and high therapeutic benefit without harmful effects. However, there was no reliable change in communication skills. The MuSiCON protocol was well received by participants and staff at the residential facility.
Article
Neurosciences
Shaun Abbott, Daniel Ibarcena, Tom Gwinn, Artur Struzik, Mark Halaki, Gurleen Kaloti, James Salter, Stephen Cobley
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between average growth tempo, maturity status, and coordination capability using a hopping task. The results showed that short-term accelerations in growth tempo were associated with temporary disruptions to movement coordination capability. By measuring growth tempo and using specific movement tasks, disturbances in motor coordination can be consistently identified.
HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Don J. Nocum, John Robinson, Mark Halaki, Magnus Bath, Nejc Mekis, Eisen Liang, Nadine Thompson, Michelle Moscova, Warren M. Reed
Summary: The aim of this study was to compare the image quality assessments of vascular anatomy between interventional radiographers and interventional radiologists using digital subtraction angiography (DSA) runs. Visual grading characteristics (VGC) analysis was used, and the results showed that the image quality assessments of both observer groups were comparable. Optimization of radiation dose parameters did not affect the image quality assessments of vascular anatomy.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL IMAGING
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Timothy McNally, Suzi Edwards, Mark Halaki, Nicholas O'Dwyer, Tania Pizzari, Sarah Blyton
Summary: This study focused on hamstring strain injury (HSI) in sports and conducted a systematic search and meta-analysis. The findings revealed that high-intensity running increases hamstring activation and kinetic demands. These results can provide objective measures for clinicians in designing injury prevention and return-to-play strategies.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Don Nocum, John Robinson, Mark Halaki, Magnus Bath, Nejc Mekis, Eisen Liang, Nadine Thompson, Michelle Moscova, Warren Reed
Summary: This study investigated the performance of interventional radiologists and interventional radiographers in assessing the image quality of radiation dose optimised digital subtraction angiography (DSA) runs during uterine artery embolisation (UAE) procedures. The results showed that the optimisation of radiation dose did not have a significant effect on image quality assessments.
MEDICAL IMAGING 2022: IMAGE PERCEPTION, OBSERVER PERFORMANCE, AND TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Timothy B. Davies, Mark Halaki, Rhonda Orr, Lachlan Mitchell, Eric R. Helms, Jillian Clarke, Daniel A. Hackett
Summary: This study examined the impact of traditional-set and cluster-set structures on muscular hypertrophy and performance. The findings suggest that the traditional-set structure may promote greater muscular hypertrophy in specific regions of the pectoralis major.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hiroshi Suzuki, Arisa Sawa, Tatsuo Yagi, Yoshihiro Iwata, Toshiyuki Nakayama, Chin-Moi Chow, Osamu Komiyama
Summary: Nasal obstruction is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea, and this study compared airflow rates and nasal inspiratory flow rates of different nasal dilators, finding that the newly designed nasal breathing stent (NBS) showed higher airflow velocity and nasal inspiratory flow rate compared to other appliances.
