Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Kohle J. Merry, Evan Macdonald, Megan MacPherson, Omar Aziz, Edward Park, Michael Ryan, Carolyn J. Sparrey
Summary: This study used low-resolution plantar pressure measurements and machine learning algorithms to classify workplace postures, finding that the central forefoot and the medial and lateral midfoot were the most important classification sensor locations for accurately classifying workplace postures.
MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Manca Peskar, Nina Omejc, Maja Masa Soemen, Aleksandar Miladinovic, Klaus Gramann, Uros Marusic
Summary: There is conflicting evidence on how walking affects interference control in healthy adults compared to standing or sitting. Although the Stroop paradigm is widely used to study interference control, the neurodynamics associated with the Stroop task during walking have not been studied.
BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Margaret M. M. Swerdloff, Levi J. J. Hargrove
Summary: This study used a commercial dry-EEG headset to quantitatively assess cognitive load during sitting, standing, and walking. The findings showed that the P3 event-related potential was significantly lower during walking compared to sitting and standing, indicating a higher cognitive load during walking.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Woojin Yoon, Seobin Choi, Hyeseon Han, Gwanseob Shin
Summary: The study found that two-handed texting while walking with a smartphone resulted in the highest neck muscular load, possibly due to the dynamics of the head while walking. The results suggest that sitting or standing while using a smartphone would place less stress on the neck muscles compared to walking.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ahmed M. Al-Kaisey, Ramanathan Parameswaran, Christina Bryant, Robert D. Anderson, Joshua Hawson, David Chieng, Aleksandr Voskoboinik, Hariharan Sugumar, Danielle West, Sonia Azzopardi, Sue Finch, Geoffrey Wong, Stephen A. Joseph, Alex Mclellan, Liang-Han Ling, Prashanthan Sanders, Geoffrey Lee, Peter M. Kistler, Jonathan M. Kalman
Summary: This study aimed to determine if AF catheter ablation is associated with persistent cognitive dysfunction at 12-month follow-up. The study found that the prevalence of cognitive dysfunction was significantly higher in the ablation group compared to the medical group at 3 months, but recovered to similar levels as the medical group at 12 months. Ablation time was identified as an independent predictor of POCD.
JACC-CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Freddy Sichting, Florian Ebrecht
Summary: This study investigated the rise of the arch in response to toe dorsiflexion in different load scenarios. The results showed that the dynamic and static rise of the arch differs, with a significant correlation between arch rise and toe dorsiflexion evident only in dynamic loading scenarios.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. Angiolillo, D. Leccese, S. Ciccotelli, G. Di Cesare, K. D'Elia, N. Aurisano, C. Matrone, C. Dentizzi, A. Di Costanzo
Summary: Non-pharmacological approaches, such as exercise programs like Nordic Walking (NW), have shown potential in improving cognitive function and behavioral symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). A pilot study with 30 AD patients demonstrated that NW can significantly improve cognitive domains like visual-spatial abilities and verbal episodic memory, suggesting it as a safe and potentially useful strategy in slowing down cognitive impairment in mild/moderate AD.
Article
Nursing
Qiao-hong Yang, Xia Lyu, Qing-ran Lin, Zi-wen Wang, Li Tang, Yu Zhao, Qi-yuan Lyu
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of a multicomponent intervention on Chinese patients with mild cognitive impairment. The results showed that the intervention had beneficial effects on cognitive function, physical function, depression symptoms, and quality of life, slowing the progression of the disease.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Nan Yang, Sina Chen, Shuxue Liu, Shuiqiao Ling, Lidian Chen
Summary: This study investigated the therapeutic effect of acupuncture on cognitive impairment caused by cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). Results showed that after acupuncture treatment, the acupuncture group showed significant improvement in cognitive functions and changes in brain activity.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hsiang-Han Huang, Yu-Hsin Hsieh, Ching-Hao Chang, Wan-Ying Tsai, Ching-Kai Huang, Chia-Ling Chen
Summary: This study compared the effects of ride-on car training in different postures with conventional therapy on mobility and social function in children with motor delays. The results showed that all groups experienced significant improvement in mobility and goal achievement after the intervention, but only the group that trained in a standing posture showed significant improvement in social function.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jingxian Sun, Hui Zeng, Lu Pan, Xiaosong Wang, Mengjiao Liu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the individual and combined effects of acupressure and cognitive training on cognitive functions of older adults with MCI. The results showed that both acupressure and cognitive training could improve the cognitive functions of older adults with MCI, and the effects were enhanced when used together.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Maarten Afschrift, Friedl De Groote, Ilse Jonkers
Summary: The study found that similar task-level variables, such as center of mass position and velocity, are controlled across standing and walking, but feedback gains are modulated during gait cycles and walking speed changes. This has important implications for neuromechanical modeling of human balance control and biomimetic control of wearable robotic devices. The identified feedback mechanisms can help improve current models lacking balance control mechanisms for the ankle joint and facilitate shared control of balance between users and robotic devices.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Reinaldo Maeneja, Claudia R. Silva, Ines S. Ferreira, Ana Maria Abreu
Summary: This study confirms that aerobic physical exercise has greater benefits for cognitive recovery in stroke patients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Gustavo O. Silva, Juliana F. Carvalho, Helcio Kanegusuku, Breno Q. Farah, Marilia A. Correia, Raphael M. Ritti-Dias
Summary: The study revealed that breaking up prolonged sitting with isometric exercise did not have significant effects on the cardiovascular health of sedentary adults.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Yun-Juan Xie, Qing-Chuan Wei, Yi Chen, Ling-Yi Liao, Bao-Jin Li, Hui-Xin Tan, Han-Hong Jiang, Qi-Fan Guo, Qiang Gao
Summary: The study aimed to explore the efficacy of cerebellar intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) on the walking function of stroke patients. It found that applying iTBS over the contralesional cerebellum paired with physical therapy could improve walking performance in patients after stroke, suggesting that cerebellar iTBS intervention may be a noninvasive strategy to promote walking function in these patients.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sarah Buys, Louise Gustafsson, Hannah Gullo, Rohan Grimley, Mathew Summers, Alana Campbell
Summary: The study found that cognitive status in the first week post-stroke can predict personal and instrumental activities of daily living at 1 month. Patients with a MoCA score of less than 23 may require more support or rehabilitation. However, MoCA score is not associated with functional outcomes at 3 months.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dmitri K. Gramotnev, Galina Gramotnev, Alexandra Gramotnev, Mathew J. Summers
Summary: This study investigates the impact factors on cognitive function and decline in early Parkinson's disease (PD) using generalized structural equation modelling. The results suggest that CSF p-tau181 or amyloid beta (1-42) may be the primary protein variables driving cognitive decline in PD. Additionally, high CSF amyloid concentrations are associated with nearly full protection against cognitive decline in early PD.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alana Campbell, Louise Gustafsson, Rohan Grimley, Hannah Gullo, Ingrid Rosbergen, Mathew Summers
Summary: This study aimed to map the trajectory of cognitive recovery post-stroke using serial computerised assessment. The results revealed an early phase of global cognitive improvement, indicative of a post-stroke delirium. This suggests that more extensive neuropsychological testing may be undertaken earlier than previously thought in patients with mild stroke.
Article
Neurosciences
Alana Campbell, Louise Gustafsson, Hannah Gullo, Mathew Summers, Ingrid Rosbergen, Rohan Grimley
Summary: This study has established the feasibility of conducting serial computerized cognitive assessments in the early post-stroke phase. The assessments showed promise in measuring early cognitive recovery, with completion rates improving over time. The findings highlight the clinical implications of timing cognitive testing in stroke patients.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jane E. Alty, Aidan D. Bindoff, Kimberley E. Stuart, Eddy Roccati, Jessica M. Collins, Anna E. King, Mathew J. Summers, James C. Vickers
Summary: Females have a higher incidence of Alzheimer's disease than males, but the reasons for this are unclear. One possible factor is that females historically had less access to education and may have accumulated less cognitive reserve. However, educational attainment is confounded by IQ, which does not differ between sexes and is a component of cognitive reserve.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ananda Maiti, Anjia Ye, Matthew Schmidt, Scott Pedersen
Summary: Smart workplace IoT solutions rely on efficient deployment of sensors to collect accurate data for system goals. Privacy is a vital concern, and this paper proposes a sensor design approach that protects occupants' privacy. The novel sensor autonomously detects human movements in the office and guides an eHealth solution to promote healthy behavior. The proposed sensor enhances the system's performance compared to other data collection techniques and provides real-time analysis for determining human actions.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Benjamin Gardner, Casey P. Mainsbridge, Amanda L. Rebar, P. Dean Cooley, Cynthia Honan, Jane O'Brien, Scott J. Pedersen
Summary: This study used data from a 12-month sitting-reduction intervention trial to explore the automaticity of sitting and how it may be affected by an intervention. It found that sitting automaticity decreased over time post-intervention, indicating that people became more mindful of their sitting habits. However, lack of awareness scores were consistently higher than lack of control scores.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Ergonomics
K. B. Stefanidis, T. Mieran, C. Schiemer, J. Freeman, V Truelove, M. J. Summers
Summary: This meta-analytic review examines the relationship between cognitive function and driving performance in older adults. It found that reaction time and Trail Making Test (TMT) A scores were moderately correlated with driving performance, while block design, TMT B, Useful Field of View (UFOV) 2 and 3 tests showed moderate correlations. No significant relationships were observed between Mini-Mental State Examination and UFOV 1 with driving performance. Due to limited data, the longitudinal relationship between these measures and driving could not be determined. The findings highlight the potential of cognitive assessments in identifying older adults at risk of driving impairment and emphasize the need for prospective longitudinal studies on the impact of age-related changes in cognition on driving performance.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
P. Dean Cooley, Casey P. Mainsbridge, Vaughan Cruickshank, Hongwei Guan, Anjia Ye, Scott J. Pedersen
Summary: Occupational sedentariness is a problem for office-based workers, and interventions based on individual self-regulation have had limited impact. This study explores the use of nudge theory, where alternative behaviors of standing and taking movement breaks are suggested. Results show that nudge strategies can be effective, but perceptions of monitoring can affect adherence.
AIMS PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Maxwell Peprah Opoku, Christopher S. Rayner, Scott J. Pedersen, Monica Cuskelly
Summary: The study examined inclusive education practices in Ghana over the past 15 years and identified barriers at all levels of education, especially in providing adequate information and support to teachers for teaching students with disabilities in regular classrooms. The implications of these findings for policy-making and future research were discussed in detail.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Maxwell Peprah Opoku, Monica Cuskelly, Scott J. Pedersen, Christopher S. Rayner
Summary: The intention of teachers to adopt inclusive practices is crucial in determining classroom teaching behaviors. Attitude and self-efficacy are the main factors predicting teachers' intentions towards practicing inclusive education, while subjective norms do not show a significant relationship with this intention.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION
(2021)
Review
Education, Special
Maxwell Peprah Opoku, Monica Cuskelly, Scott J. Pedersen, Christopher S. Rayner
Summary: This study reviewed research on teachers' intentions towards implementing inclusive education from 2007 to 2019, finding that TPB is effective in predicting teachers' intentions but there are discrepancies between the findings of quantitative and qualitative studies.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jiajin Tong, Xin Qi, Zhonghui He, Senlin Chen, Scott J. Pedersen, P. Dean Cooley, Julie Spencer-Rodgers, Shuchang He, Xiangyi Zhu
Summary: Yoga intervention showed more significant immediate and durable effects on stress reduction compared to physical fitness exercises, by enhancing mindfulness to help undergraduate students alleviate stress.
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH
(2021)