Review
Rehabilitation
Patricia C. Jackman, Samuel Cooke, Thomas George, Joanna Blackwell, Geoff Middleton
Summary: The aim of this review was to synthesize qualitative literature on physical activity experiences of community-dwelling older adults with physical disabilities. A scoping review of peer-reviewed, qualitative studies was conducted, and 28 articles with 306 participants were included. The findings revealed that physical activity could bring various physical, psychological, social, and lifestyle benefits, but could also sometimes result in pain. Intrapersonal, interpersonal, environmental, and systems and program factors were found to influence physical activity participation among older adults with physical disabilities.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Vera Zymbal, Luis Carrasco, Borja Sanudo, Diana Luis, Fatima Baptista
Summary: This study found that physical activity in older women has an indirect effect on physical fitness and physical function through muscle power, promoting the maintenance or improvement of daily functional competence.
EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neuroimaging
Naiara Demnitz, Afroditi Stathi, Janet Withall, Candida Stainer, Poppy Seager, Jolanthe De Koning, Patrick Esser, Thomas Wassenaar, Helen Dawes, Jonathan Brooks, Klaus P. Ebmeier, Heidi Johansen-Berg, Claire E. Sexton
Summary: This study found that a community-based physical activity intervention can significantly delay hippocampal atrophy in older adults. However, no positive effects of the intervention were found on cognition.
NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL
(2022)
Article
Urban Studies
Prabhir Vishnu Poruthiyil, Uttara Purandare
Summary: Measures of urban vitality have limitations in considering the lives of older citizens due to their preference for 'activity' as a measure and neglect of the co-constitution of ageing experiences by technology, space, and agency. Scholars of urban vitality also insufficiently consider how vitality can disregard inequality and democracy. This paper aims to enhance the concept of vitality, incorporating critical gerontology and post-humanist perspective, to address these issues and ensure spatial justice and democracy.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Niamh L. Mundell, Parneet Sethi, Kaarin J. Anstey, Helen Macpherson, David W. Dunstan, Steve F. Fraser, Robin M. Daly
Summary: Being overweight or obese is associated with slower physical function in Australian adults aged 50 years and above, but does not affect the relationship between strength and cognition. Obesity may have some benefits in certain cognitive domains, especially when physical function is slower. However, longitudinal studies are needed for further investigation.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Erik Timmermans, Irina Motoc, J. Mark Noordzij, Marielle A. Beenackers, Rita Wissa, Aliou Sarr, Asli Gurer, Guillaume Fabre, Milagros Ruiz, Dany Doiron, Joost Oude Groeniger, Dorly Deeg, Frank J. Van Lenthe, Martijn Huisman
Summary: This study examined the associations of objectively measured social and physical neighbourhood characteristics with loneliness in older adults and found no significant evidence of a relationship between the two.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marina Wobbeking Sanchez, Antonio Sanchez Cabaco, Beatriz Bonete-Lopez, Jose David Urchaga Litago, Manuel Joaquim Loureiro, Manuel Mejia
Summary: The study analyzed the relationship between physical activity and life satisfaction in older adults, and found that variables such as education level, age, and institutionalization have an impact on physical and motivational reserves. The use of structural equation models predicted key relationships between the variables, which can guide the implementation of active ageing.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
M. Victoria Gomez, Irene Lebrusan
Summary: Urban ageing combines the challenges of an aging population with increasing urbanization. While urban environments are often described as rootless, neighborhood communities play a fundamental role in the lives of elderly women, providing a sense of attachment and support.
Article
Environmental Studies
Antwan Jones, Prentiss Dantzler
Summary: This paper explores how neighbourhood perceptions can impact residential mobility, with findings indicating that perceived neighbourhood context matters more than the actual neighbourhood setting.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tonya Dodge, Sruthi Vaylay, Jonah Kracke-Bock
Summary: This study examined the impact of self-directed, leisure time physical activity on subjective vitality and found that it can increase individuals' subjective vitality. Active participation in physical activity had a stronger effect than simple recall of past activities. However, the effect dissipated quickly. These findings have important implications for enhancing subjective vitality and future health and well-being.
JOURNAL OF HAPPINESS STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Briana N. Sprague, Xiaonan Zhu, Rebecca C. Ehrenkranz, Qu Tian, Theresa A. Gmelin, Nancy W. Glynn, Andrea L. Rosso, Caterina Rosano
Summary: The study found that a decline in self-reported energy levels over time was associated with an increased risk of mobility disability and mortality. Potential energy-related mediators did not attenuate this association.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Economics
Yongjiang Yang, Kuniaki Sasaki, Long Cheng, Sui Tao
Summary: The study explores the determinants of older adults' walking and cycling behavior, specifically focusing on built environment factors. The results show that factors such as the availability of transit facilities, population density, and mixed land use have profound effects on the frequency and duration of active travel among older people. These findings provide evidence for policymakers to develop strategies that promote active travel among older adults in the context of Japan's hyper-ageing society.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Antoni Colom, Suzanne Mavoa, Maurici Ruiz, Julia Warnberg, Josep Muncunill, Jadwiga Konieczna, Guillem Vich, Francisco Javier Baron-Lopez, Montserrat Fito, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Dora Romaguera
Summary: This study found that higher neighborhood walkability was associated with increased physical activity in older adults, especially in the intervention group.
Article
Urban Studies
Jelle Van Cauwenberg, Lieze Mertens, Mirko Petrovic, Delfien Van Dyck, Benedicte Deforche
Summary: The research findings show that the socioeconomic status, physical environment, and mental environment of neighborhoods are related to the quality of life of older adults. Residents in neighborhoods with low socioeconomic status experience more significant declines in physical and mental quality of life. Shorter distances to private recreational facilities and parks, as well as higher perceived aesthetics, are associated with slower declines in physical quality of life. Additionally, higher levels of perceived safety from crime are related to better physical and mental quality of life. However, unexpectedly, higher levels of perceived access to recreational facilities, land use mix diversity, connectivity, and traffic safety are associated with more significant declines in quality of life.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Neeru Gupta, Dan Lawson Crouse, Pablo Miah, Tim Takaro
Summary: This population-based observational study examines the associations between individual-level and neighbourhood-level indices of active living and inpatient mental healthcare use among adults with chronic cardiometabolic conditions. The study found that individuals who engaged in leisure-time physical activity were less likely to be hospitalized for mental health problems compared to those who were inactive. However, there was no discernible association between neighbourhood active living environments and hospitalization risks after controlling for individual behaviors and characteristics.
Article
Economics
Zeynep S. Akinci, Oriol Marquet, Xavier Delclos-Alio, Carme Miralles-Guasch
Summary: Immobility and lack of physical activity are common problems among seniors. This study examines how urban vitality affects seniors' outdoor rest and finds that seniors in Barcelona tend to rest rather than being active in more vital areas, with variations among age and gender groups.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Lauren E. Mullenbach, Lincoln R. Larson, Myron F. Floyd, Oriol Marquet, Jing-Huei Huang, Claudia Alberico, S. Scott Ogletree, J. Aaron Hipp
Summary: This study examines the relationships between social capital, parks, and other aspects of the built environment in communities of color. The findings suggest that park satisfaction, neighborhood walkability, and safety from crime are strong positive correlates of social capital among low-income parents. However, park use frequency and access are not related to social capital. The study highlights the importance of investing in quality parks and built environment features to enhance social capital in vulnerable communities.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pol Felipe-Falgas, Cristina Madrid-Lopez, Oriol Marquet
Summary: This paper uses a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach to examine the impacts of micromobility modes on the environment. The results show that different micromobility modes have varying effects on greenhouse gas emissions and particulate matter formation, highlighting the need for improved vehicle design and strategic use and deployment.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xavier Bach, Carme Miralles-Guasch, Oriol Marquet
Summary: This study examines the determinants of spatial coverage of four moped-style scooter sharing services in Barcelona and finds that centrality, household disposable income, and topography are the main factors influencing the coverage. The results highlight the importance of public sector involvement in designing the spatial coverage areas to ensure equity and transportation justice and avoid exclusion of less attractive areas by private sector designs.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Oriol Marquet, Jose Tello-Barsocchini, Daniel Couto-Trigo, Irene Gomez-Varo, Monika Maciejewska
Summary: GPS technology and tracking study designs are increasingly used to overcome the limitations of static exposure assessments based on residence. Our study aims to determine when researchers need to use GPS-based methods to ensure accurate exposure assessment. Comparing static and dynamic exposure assessment techniques for 113 seniors in Barcelona, our results suggest that static assessments based on residence are accurate enough for multiple exposures, except for smaller particulate matter and noise levels. Considering both mobility patterns and the built environment context is crucial when deciding between static or dynamic exposure assessment measures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH GEOGRAPHICS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Jeronia Cubells, Carme Miralles-Guasch, Oriol Marquet
Summary: This study analyzes GPS data from 911 tracked trips of bike-share cyclists and e-scooter riders to examine the travel behavior of micromobility users. It finds that young men are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, particularly among e-scooter riders. The study also suggests that the design of urban environments and targeted policies can have different effects on different micromobility users.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Transportation
Marianne Ryghaug, Ivana Suboticki, Emilia Smeds, Timo von Wirth, Aline Scherrer, Chris Foulds, Rosie Robison, Luca Bertolini, Eda Beyazit Ince, Ralf Brand, Galit Cohen-Blankshtain, Marc Dijk, Marlene Freudendal Pedersen, Stephan Gossling, Robert Guzik, Paula Kivimaa, Christian Klockner, Hristina Lazarova Nikolova, Aleksandra Lis, Oriol Marquet, Dimitris Milakis, Milos Mladenovic, Gijs Mom, Caroline Mullen, Nathalie Ortar, Pucci Paola, Catarina Sales Oliveira, Tim Schwanen, Tauri Tuvikene, Alexander Wentland
Summary: Transport and mobility systems need to be transformed to meet climate change goals and reduce negative environmental and social effects. Effective change requires fresh perspectives from social sciences and humanities, and the integration of knowledge. A research agenda consisting of 8 themes and 100 research questions is presented to contribute to achieving environmentally sustainable mobility transitions within Europe.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel Parra-Ovalle, Carme Miralles-Guasch, Oriol Marquet
Summary: This study tests the performance of UAV-based observation techniques in measuring pedestrian activity in two comparative settings in Santiago de Chile. The study develops an alternative technique adapting the behavioral mapping methodology that allows acquiring information about the people's activities and the places where they are carried out. The results show high levels of inter-rater reliability in the different categories of recorded data, and the use of GIS in the data coding process is detailed and exemplified using some of its spatial analysis tools.
Article
Economics
Xavier Bach, Oriol Marquet, Carme Miralles-Guasch
Summary: Moped-style scooter sharing services (MSS) are becoming increasingly popular in cities worldwide, offering short-term rentals for daily urban mobility. While MSS show promise in reducing car-dependency and promoting sustainability, they also pose risks in terms of spatial access equity and social justice. This study examines different regulation models for MSS and finds that there is a diversity of opinions, with a consensus emerging for a close public-private partnership model that prioritizes spatial and social equity while ensuring economic viability.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandra Bretones, Oriol Marquet
Summary: This study aims to explore the association between conventional and electric micromobility modes and daily physical activity levels in an adult population in Barcelona. The results showed that bike users and users of mixed modes reported higher daily time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) compared to other users. Electric scooter users and non-micromobility users had the lowest mean daily levels of MVPA. In terms of light activity levels, users of mixed modes and electric scooters had the highest mean daily levels.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Mikel Subiza-Perez, Asier Anabitarte, Izaro Babarro, Alba Jimeno-Romero, Carlos Delclos, Guillem Vich, Xavier Delclos-Alio, Carolina Rueda-Garcia, Carme Miralles-Guasch, Aitana Lertxundi
Summary: There is increasing interest in understanding the relationship between neighbourhood environment attributes and human health. This study examined the connections between objective neighbourhood attributes, their perceived accounts, and mental health during pregnancy, with social cohesion as a potential mediator. The results showed that the associations between objective attributes and mental health occurred only through their perceived counterparts and the strengthening of social cohesion. There was also poor to fair agreement between greenness measures and no meaningful agreement between air pollution variables.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Carles Ferrer-Ortiz, Oriol Marquet, Laia Mojica, Guillem Vich
Summary: This study contributes to the development of a measuring method for the concept of the 15-Minute City (FMC) by using network analysis for services and activities in Barcelona. The results validate the FMC methodology as a viable tool for highlighting spatial inequalities at the microscale level.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
