Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jemima Cooper, Joey Murphy, Catherine Woods, Femke Van Nassau, Aisling McGrath, David Callaghan, Paula Carroll, Paul Kelly, Niamh Murphy, Marie Murphy
Summary: This review identified numerous facilitators and barriers to implementing physical activity interventions in the community. A key finding was the significant impact of implementation strategies on the successful implementation of community PA interventions. The study also suggests that more attention to individual skills and involvement is needed to enhance self-efficacy and knowledge.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Olivia Alliott, Mairead Ryan, Hannah Fairbrother, Esther van Sluijs
Summary: The review systematically identified and synthesized qualitative data on adolescents' experiences of barriers to and facilitators of physical activity, revealing that while these factors are present across socioeconomic groups, the narratives vary significantly.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rachel A. Ryan, Hope Lappen, Jessica Dauz Bihuniak
Summary: Postpartum women face challenges in adopting and maintaining healthy eating and physical activity habits. Factors such as individual characteristics, environmental factors, and social and cultural norms influence their behavior during this period. Understanding these factors is important for researchers and practitioners to promote healthy behaviors among postpartum women.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Keeva Duffey, Ana Barbosa, Stephen Whiting, Romeu Mendes, Isabel Yordi Aguirre, Antonina Tcymbal, Karim Abu-Omar, Peter Gelius, Joao Breda
Summary: This systematic review summarized evidence on the barriers and facilitators of physical activity participation in adolescent girls. Key barriers included lack of support from peers, family, and teachers, as well as time constraints, while key facilitators included weight loss and support from peers, family, and teachers. Important areas for action and policy implementation identified were environmental changes, professional training, and multistakeholder support.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bo Peng, Johan Y. Y. Ng, Amy S. Ha
Summary: This article aims to explore and synthesize the self-identified barriers and facilitators to young adult women's participation in physical activity. The factors identified include time, body image and societal beauty standards, family duty and social support, religious and cultural norms, organization and community facilities and environment, safety issues and physical environment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alysha L. Deslippe, Alexandra Soanes, Celeste C. Bouchaud, Hailee Beckenstein, May Slim, Hugues Plourde, Tamara R. Cohen
Summary: The aim of this systematic review was to understand the perceived barriers and facilitators to lifestyle intervention guidelines. The study found that there were common facilitators and barriers at the individual, environment, and intervention levels. Improving behavior adherence can be achieved through fostering self-regulatory skills, providing social engagement opportunities, and setting personalized goals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leandro Garcia, Gerfeson Mendonca, Tania R. Bertoldo Benedetti, Lucelia Justino Borges, Ines Amanda Streit, Marina Christofoletti, Fernando Lopes e Silva-Junior, Camila Bosquiero Papini, Maria Angelica Binotto
Summary: Understanding the barriers and facilitators of physical activity in different domains (leisure, travel, work or education, and household) is crucial for promoting active lifestyles. The current evidence primarily focuses on leisure-time physical activity, with limited research on physical activity in work, educational, and domestic settings. Factors related to the built environment are more commonly studied, while research on interpersonal and intrapersonal factors is lacking.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Prachi Bhatnagar, Charlie Foster, Alison Shaw
Summary: The study aimed to understand the barriers to and motivations for physical activity among second-generation British Indian women. Findings highlighted socializing methods, appearance concerns, safety worries, and educational focus as barriers to physical activity for this group. Facilitators included self-care awareness, religious influences, family illness prompting, positive messaging, and access to local facilities.
Review
Oncology
Sophie Van Dijck, An De Groef, Janan Kothari, Lore Dams, Vincent Haenen, Nathalie Roussel, Mira Meeus
Summary: Barriers and facilitators to physical activity in cancer survivors with pain can be categorized into six domains: logistical, symptoms, cognitive, clinical, social, and knowledge domain. The barrier of pain distinguishes itself and brings along additional obstacles such as anxiety, fear, and avoidance behavior. Current evidence is limited and mostly focused on female breast cancer survivors. Further research in larger cohorts representing various subsets of cancer survivors with pain is needed, as well as studies that implement these insights in physical activity interventions.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brenda Kitilya, Erica Sanga, George PrayGod, Bazil Baltazar Kavishe, Kia Ditlevsen, Robert Peck, Mette Frahm Olsen
Summary: This study investigated the perceptions and barriers to physical activity among PLWH in Tanzania. The findings showed that most PLWH considered physical activity beneficial to their health, but their perceptions were influenced by gender stereotypes and roles in the community. Lack of time, money, facilities, social support, and inadequate information from healthcare providers were identified as barriers to physical activity.
Article
Rehabilitation
Regina Bendrik, Lena Kallings, Kristina Broms, Wanlop Kunanusornchai, Margareta Emtner
Summary: The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of physical activity on prescription with a one-hour advice session in increasing physical activity levels. Despite a significant reduction in pain after walking in the prescription group, there were no significant differences between the two groups in other measures, indicating that individually tailored physical activity prescriptions did not significantly improve physical activity levels more than simple advice.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2021)
Review
Rheumatology
Ilgin G. Arslan, Rianne M. Rozendaal, Marienke van Middelkoop, Saskia A. G. Stitzinger, Maarten-Paul Van de Kerkhove, Vincent M. Voorbrood, Patrick J. E. Bindels, Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra, Dieuwke Schiphof
Summary: This review provides an overview of quality indicators for knee and hip osteoarthritis care, highlighting differences in healthcare settings and emphasizing the importance of carefully selecting indicators based on the context to monitor care quality effectively. The analysis revealed variations in process of care indicators between healthcare settings and underscored the need to review indicators against current guidelines before implementation.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Leah Reicherzer, Markus Wirz, Frank Wieber, Eveline S. Graf
Summary: This study identifies obstacles and facilitators of physical activity among individuals with severe disabilities. The main categories that impact physical activity include physical capabilities, psychological capabilities, motivation reflective, motivation automatic, opportunity physical, and opportunity social. The results emphasize the need for comprehensive service models based on interdisciplinary collaborations.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Priscilla Clayton, Jeneene Connelly, Malik Ellington, Vicky Rojas, Yaisli Lorenzo, Maria Angelica Trak-Fellermeier, Cristina Palacios
Summary: Recruitment of children into nutrition, physical activity, and obesity interventions faces challenges such as time constraints, lack of understanding of trial information, and issues related to transportation and childcare. However, factors like support from parents, children, and researchers, as well as benefits like compensation and physician recommendations, can facilitate children's participation in such interventions.
Article
Orthopedics
L. Baumbach, D. T. Gronne, N. C. Moller, S. T. Skou, E. M. Roos
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate changes in physical activity in patients with knee/hip osteoarthritis following an 8-week education and exercise therapy program, with a focus on those with low physical activity levels. The study also aimed to evaluate the association between changes in pain intensity and physical activity. The data from the GLA:D registry in Denmark were used, and measures of interest included the UCLA activity scale and Visual Analog Scale for pain intensity. The results showed that a significant proportion of patients reached or maintained at least a moderate physical activity level after the program, regardless of changes in pain intensity.
OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Archontissa M. Kanavaki, Alison Rushton, Rainer Klocke, Abhishek Abhishek, Joan L. Duda
Summary: This study explored the impact of using age-specific and non-age-specific cut-points on the assessment of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) on health and well-being. The results showed that using age-specific cut-points resulted in more time classified as MVPA compared to non-age-specific cut-points. The correlations between total volume MVPA and self-reported function, quality of life, anxiety, and depression significantly differed depending on the cut-points. The use of age-specific cut-points had implications for the associations between MVPA and health and well-being in older adults with lower limb osteoarthritis.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Archontissa Maria Kanavaki, Courtney Jane Lightfoot, Jared Palmer, Thomas James Wilkinson, Alice Caroline Smith, Ceri Rhiannon Jones
Summary: This study explores the impact of COVID-19 on kidney healthcare professionals' perspectives. The results indicate that professionals have concerns about care quality, experience high work pressure and anxiety, and emphasize the importance of mental well-being. On the other hand, innovations have brought benefits, and retaining and integrating these changes and innovations can improve healthcare efficiency and access.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
James E. Archer, Charles Baird, Adrian Gardner, Alison B. Rushton, Nicola R. Heneghan
Summary: This study systematically reviewed and synthesized the evidence on the measurement properties of patient-reported outcome measure (PROMs) used to assess the quality of life in patients with adult scoliosis. The results showed that a variety of PROMs are being used in the adult scoliosis population, with ODI and SRS-22 being the most commonly used. However, there is currently insufficient evidence on the measurement properties of these PROMs, highlighting the need for further research in this area.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Katie L. Kowalski, Michael J. Lukacs, Jai Mistry, Maren Goodman, Alison B. Rushton
Summary: The aim of this study is to identify outcome measures used to evaluate physical functioning in the lumbar spinal surgery population and assess the measurement properties of these measures. The study will be conducted in two stages, including searching for relevant studies and evaluating the measurement properties. The results of this study will help in selecting appropriate outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of lumbar spinal surgery.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Michael Dunn, Alison B. Rushton, Andrew Soundy, Nicola R. Heneghan
Summary: This study aims to understand individuals' beliefs and perceptions about the biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to the development and maintenance of chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP). Qualitative research, using interpretative phenomenological analysis and semi-structured interviews, will be conducted to explore patient beliefs, the relationship between their biopsychosocial experiences and CMP, and the origins of their beliefs. The study findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at conferences.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Uchukarn Boonyapo, Alison B. Rushton, Nicola R. Heneghan, Piyameth Dilokthornsakul, Nattawan Phungwattanakul, Taweewat Wiangkham
Summary: Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint, and there is a lack of optimal management specifically for middle-aged or older adults. This study aims to conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis to determine the best treatment options for this population.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alison Rushton, Bini Elena, Feroz Jadhakhan, Annabel Masson, J. Bart Staal, Martin L. Verra, Andrew Emms, Michael Reddington, Ashley Cole, Paul C. Willems, Lorin Benneker, Nicola R. Heneghan, Andrew Soundy
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to understand the patient journey and experiences of Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery (LSFS). Through interviews and analysis of patient narratives, four main themes were identified: decision for surgery, coping strategies, barriers to recovery, and recovery after surgery. These themes are interrelated and influence the process of an individual patient's recovery.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Archontissa M. Kanavaki, Alison Rushton, Elizabeth Hale, Rainer Klocke, Abhishek Abhishek, Joan L. Duda
Summary: Living with knee and hip osteoarthritis presents challenges in physical activity and sedentary behavior. A study found that individuals with OA value mobility and actively negotiate their activity levels and sedentary behavior in relation to the burden of the disease, their sense of well-being, and life circumstances. The findings highlight the importance of addressing personal values and concerns around safety and trade-offs when promoting a physically active lifestyle in this population.
PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Taweewat Wiangkham, Sureeporn Uthaikhup, Weerapong Chidnok, Alison Rushton
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility of an active behavioural physiotherapy intervention (ABPI) and procedures to prevent the transition to chronicity in patients with acute non-specific neck pain (ANSNP). The results showed that the ABPI demonstrated better improvement in symptoms and function compared to standard physiotherapy intervention (SPI), with fewer treatment sessions and lower management costs.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alison B. Rushton, Feroz Jadhakhan, Martin L. Verra, Andrew Emms, Nicola R. Heneghan, Deborah Falla, Michael Reddington, Ashley A. Cole, Paul C. Willems, Lorin Benneker, David Selvey, Michael Hutton, Martijn W. Heymans, J. Bart Staal
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop clinical prediction rules for lumbar spinal fusion surgery (LSFS) to identify patients with a favorable outcome. The results showed that pre-operative factors such as BMI, ODI, leg and back pain, and previous surgery are important considerations for surgery decision-making, while pre-operative leg and back pain and work status are important considerations for postoperative management decisions. These findings can inform clinical decision-making regarding LSFS and associated rehabilitation.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samia Alamrani, Adrian Gardner, Deborah Falla, Emily Russell, Alison B. B. Rushton, Nicola R. R. Heneghan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the content validity of Scoliosis Research Society-22 revised (SRS-22r) for assessing the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). In-depth semi-structured interviews revealed that the SRS-22r does not adequately capture important concepts related to the HRQOL of AIS patients. These findings support the need for revising the SRS-22r or developing a new patient-reported outcome measure to evaluate the HRQOL of adolescents with AIS.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Susanna Tucker, Nicola R. R. Heneghan, Adrian Gardner, Alison Rushton, Samia Alamrani, Andrew Soundy
Summary: This review examines factors influencing participation in sports, exercise, and physical activity in individuals aged 18 or under with spinal pain or spinal conditions. The study finds that sociological factors have the greatest impact on exercise participation, followed by psychological and biological factors.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Benoit Smeuninx, Yasir S. Elhassan, Elizabeth Sapey, Alison B. Rushton, Paul T. Morgan, Marie Korzepa, Archie E. Belfield, Andrew Philp, Matthew S. Brook, Nima Gharahdaghi, Daniel Wilkinson, Kenneth Smith, Philip J. Atherton, Leigh Breen
Summary: This study found that prior resistance exercise can attenuate the impairment of myofibrillar protein synthesis during bed rest in older adults, reducing muscle loss and improving overall health outcomes.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chris Davis, Tim Noblet, Jai Mistry, Katie Kowalski, Alison Rushton
Summary: This systematic review aims to evaluate patient satisfaction with advanced physiotherapy practice (APP) internationally and explore the attributes that influence satisfaction. This review will provide valuable insights for the design, implementation, or improvement of APP and contribute to the delivery of patient-centered, high-quality healthcare.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nora Bakaa, Douglas P. Gross, Lisa C. Carlesso, Joy MacDermid, Kenneth Thomas, Florence Slomp, Alison Rushton, Maxi Miciak, Rob Smeets, Raja Rampersaud, Andrew Nataraj, Brian Drew, Pahuta Markian, Daipayan Guha, Aleks Cenic, Luciana Macedo
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of an eHealth prehabilitation program for individuals undergoing spinal stenosis surgery and explore the perioperative patient experience and recovery trajectory through qualitative research.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN-REVUE CANADIENNE DE LA DOULEUR
(2022)
