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.
Review
Oncology
Milena Pertz, Uwe Schlegel, Patrizia Thoma
Summary: Research has shown that sociocognitive functioning is closely related to quality of life and treatment outcomes in brain tumor patients. As neuro-oncological treatment becomes more effective, the preservation and improvement of quality of life have become important goals. However, sociocognitive functioning has been relatively neglected in previous research. This article reviews the literature on psychosocial burden and sociocognitive functioning in adult brain tumor patients.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marialaura Di Tella, Marinella Clerico, Lorys Castelli
Summary: This scoping review systematically reviews the association between socioemotional alterations and reduced quality of life (QoL) and social functioning in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Eight studies fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included in the review, and the majority of findings suggest that socioemotional alterations contribute to impaired QoL and social functioning in MS patients. However, more research is needed to replicate and confirm these findings, particularly with standardized and ecological tasks for assessing social cognition skills and diverse samples of MS patients.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rosie Riley, Laure de Preux, Peter Capella, Cristian Mejia, Yuya Kajikawa, Audrey de Nazelle
Summary: Engaging the public is crucial in addressing air pollution. Communication campaigns based on established theory and evidence-based practices can effectively stimulate behavior change. Providing actionable information, targeted localized information, and framing messages positively can reduce disengagement and persuade individuals to take action. Emphasizing co-benefits, activating social norms, and creating a sense of collective responsibility are promising yet under-explored strategies in encouraging behavioral solutions to tackle air pollution. Smartphones offer unique opportunities for flexible and targeted engagement, but it is important to ensure that responsibility for action is not solely transferred to individuals. Collaboration among multidisciplinary teams is essential in co-creating effective solutions to combat air pollution through behavioral change.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Fan-Ko Sun, Chu-Yun Lu, YuChun Yao, Chun-Ying Chiang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations among social functioning, depression, and quality of life in breast cancer patients. The findings revealed that age, religion, income, and severity are crucial predictors of social functioning, depression, and quality of life.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Carole E. Aubert, Mohammed Kabeto, Navasuja Kumar, Melissa Y. Wei
Summary: Multimorbidity is associated with long-term disability and decline in physical functioning, with each additional Multimorbidity-Weighted Index (MWI) point leading to a 10% increase in disability incidence rate.
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Fabrice Thiolliere, Claire Falandry, Bernard Allaouchiche, Victor Geoffray, Laurent Bitker, Jean Reignier, Paul Abraham, Stephanie Malaquin, Baptiste Balanca, Helene Boyer, Philippe Seguin, Celine Guichon, Marie Simon, Arnaud Friggeri, Charles-Herve Vacheron
Summary: This study compared old patients hospitalized in ICU for respiratory distress due to COVID-19 with old patients hospitalized in ICU for a non-COVID-19-related reason in terms of autonomy and quality of life. The study found that COVID-19-related ICU stay was not associated with a lower quality of life or lower autonomy compared to non-COVID-19-related ICU stay.
Article
Psychiatry
Corinne N. Carlton, Katelyn M. Garcia, Makayla Honaker, John A. Richey, Thomas H. Ollendick
Summary: This study followed up adolescents with social anxiety disorder (SAD) and evaluated their functioning and quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the severity of SAD significantly decreased after receiving Attention Bias Modification Training (ABMT), but 5 years later, the severity of social anxiety was significantly related to physical and psychological health as well as social distancing fears during COVID-19.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Clarissa E. Schilstra, Joanna E. Fardell, Mary A. Burns, Sarah J. Ellis, Antoinette C. Anazodo, Toby N. Trahair, Ursula M. Sansom-Daly
Summary: This systematic review examined 37 publications from 2000 to 2021 regarding social functioning in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. The definition and measures of social functioning varied across studies, as did the factors associated with it. Factors commonly linked to decreased social functioning included treatment status, physical functioning, depression, negative body image, social comparisons, and cancer-related stigma, while social support and quality of care were associated with increased social functioning.
Article
Psychiatry
Margarita Guerrero-Jimenez, Blanca Gutierrez, Jorge A. Cervilla
Summary: The study in Andalusia found a prevalence rate of 6.7% for psychotic symptoms, with factors such as younger age, female gender, non-rural living, lower social support and social autonomy scores, increased suicidality risk, and lower psychosocial functioning scores significantly associated with psychotic symptoms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Keya Sen, Victor Prybutok, Gayle Prybutok, William Senn
Summary: Socially engaged older adults are less likely to decline in health and happiness, and have a higher quality of life. Social support plays a significant role in the wellbeing of older adults, while the use of text messages and emails can moderate community engagement and depression levels. Community programs, group activities, and technology training workshops can improve social interaction, support cognition, and reduce depression in older adults.
Article
Oncology
Cas Drabbe, Elena S. Coenraadts, Winan J. van Houdt, Michiel A. J. van de Sande, Johannes J. Bonenkamp, Jacco J. de Haan, Johanna W. M. Nin, Cornelis Verhoef, Winette T. A. van der Graaf, Olga Husson
Summary: This study aims to identify AYA sarcoma survivors with impaired social functioning (ISF) and determine the clinical and psychosocial factors associated with ISF. The study found that more than one-quarter of AYA sarcoma survivors experience ISF long after diagnosis. Unemployment and having to make lifestyle changes due to financial problems caused by physical conditions or medical treatment were associated with ISF, while better social support was associated with non-ISF. These results emphasize the importance of follow-up care that focuses not only on the disease but also on the psychological and social domains.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Thomas W. Frazier, Ethan Crowley, Andy Shih, Vijay Vasudevan, Arun Karpur, Mirko Uljarevic, Ru Ying Cai
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of executive and social functioning on challenging behavior, as well as the influence of challenging behavior on quality of life and functioning. The results showed that executive functioning accounted for a significant amount of variance in challenging behavior, and challenging behavior had a substantial impact on child and family quality of life.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Michelle R. Kandalaft, Kilee M. DeBrabander
Summary: This pilot study examined the changes in social-emotional functioning and quality of life in autistic adults participating in a vocational program, revealing significant improvements in SFS-m and two domains of WHOQOL-BREF (psychological and environmental). The findings suggest that these measures can be used for self-reporting in similar group programs for autistic adults.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bjoern Schlier, Laura Buck, Rebecca Mueller, Tania M. Lincoln, Antonia Bott, Matthias Pillny
Summary: This study investigated whether the effect of antipsychotic maintenance treatment versus discontinuation on social functioning and quality of life varies by trial length. The findings suggest that the effect of maintenance treatment on social functioning decreases over time, but the interpretation is limited by bias in middle and long-term trials.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ihnji Jon, Michael K. Lindell, Carla S. Prater, Shih-Kai Huang, Hao-Che Wu, David M. Johnston, Julia S. Becker, Hideyuki Shiroshita, Emma E. H. Doyle, Sally H. Potter, John McClure, Emily Lambie
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2016)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
John McClure, Liv Henrich, David Johnston, Emma E. H. Doyle
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2016)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Stuart A. Fraser, Emma E. H. Doyle, Kim C. Wright, Sally H. Potter, John McClure, David M. Johnston, Graham S. Leonard, Maureen A. Coomer, Julia S. Becker, Sarb Johal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2016)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Julia S. Becker, Douglas Paton, David M. Johnston, Kevin R. Ronan, John McClure
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2017)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Caitlin McRae, John McClure, Liv Henrich, Caspian Leah, Andrew Charleson
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2018)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Emma E. H. Doyle, John McClure, Sally H. Potter, Julia S. Becker, David M. Johnston, Michael K. Lindell, Sarbjit Johal, Stuart A. Fraser, Maureen A. Coomer
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2018)
Article
Neurosciences
Jake Gallagher, John McClure, John McDowall
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Emma E. H. Doyle, John McClure, Sally H. Potter, Michael K. Lindell, Julia S. Becker, Stuart A. Fraser, David M. Johnston
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
John McClure, Ilan Noy, Yoshi Kashima, Taciano L. Milfont
Summary: The attributions made by laypeople for extreme weather events are important as they influence their views and actions regarding climate change. Understanding these attributions is crucial for scientists to effectively communicate their findings to the public. Strategies such as highlighting multiple causal influences, the role of climate change, and countering misleading communications can enhance public engagement with climate change.
Article
Environmental Studies
Lauren J. Vinnell, Taciano L. Milfont, John McClure
ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR
(2019)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Charlotte Wainwright, John McClure, John McDowall
Article
Environmental Studies
Lauren Jennifer Vinnell, John McClure, Taciano Lemos Milfont
DISASTER PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
(2017)
Article
Environmental Studies
Liv Henrich, John McClure, Emma E. H. Doyle
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Denis J. Hilton, John McClure, Briar Moir
THINKING & REASONING
(2016)
Article
Rehabilitation
Rose Goonan, Edward Mohandoss, Celia Marston, Jaqueline Kay, Anurika Priyanjali De Silva, Andrea B. Maier, Esmee Reijnierse, Marlena Klaic
Summary: This study evaluated the physical and functional outcomes of the 'Ending Pyjama Paralysis' intervention in geriatric rehabilitation patients. The results showed that this intervention did not lead to additional functional and physical benefits in this setting.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sinikka Kilpikoski, Arja H. Hakkinen, Jussi P. Repo, Kati Kyrola, Juhani Multanen, Markku Kankaanpaa, Aki Vainionpaa, Esa-Pekka Takala, Hannu Kautiainen, Jari Ylinen
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a McKenzie Method intervention with guideline-based patient education in patients with sciatica. The results showed that multiple sessions of McKenzie-based back exercises combined with a patient's educational book had similar long-term effects to guideline-based advice. However, the small sample size and confounding factors limited the power of these results.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Margot W. M. de Waal, Michael Jansen, Loes M. Bakker, Arno J. Doornebosch, Elizabeth M. Wattel, Dennis Visser, Ewout B. Smit
Summary: The Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation has been shown to be effective in evaluating physical and cognitive functioning in geriatric rehabilitation. A minimal important change of 14.5 points has been established for physical functioning.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)