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How To Help People Float, Andrea Andrews
How To Help People Float, Andrea Andrews
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
This manuscript examines how to help more people learn to float because this skill is taking a much more central role in the latest drowning prevention advice in the UK. In 2017 BBC Radio Two show presenter, Simon Mayo, declared that he ‘could not float.’ Many persons in the UK identified with this claim. Despite having been an activity in many traditional swimming lessons floating is not a straight-forward skill for all to master. It requires a high degree of personal trust to have developed in the water. I discuss what learning to float fundamentally entails based on recent publications …
Unintentional Bathtub Drowning Deaths Among Those Aged 65 Years And Older In Australia, Amy E. Peden, Richard C. Franklin, John H. Pearn M.D., Alison J. Mahony
Unintentional Bathtub Drowning Deaths Among Those Aged 65 Years And Older In Australia, Amy E. Peden, Richard C. Franklin, John H. Pearn M.D., Alison J. Mahony
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
When compared with other age groups, fatal drowning rates among seniors have stayed static. This study identifies causal factors in unintentional bathtub drowning deaths among people aged 65 years and over. This study is a 10-year (2003-2012) total population retrospective survey of all unintentional bathtub (baths, spa baths and showers) drowning deaths afflicting people aged 65 years and over. Data were sourced from the Australian National Coronial Information System. Risk factors and circumstantial variables were analysed including sex, age, activity prior to drowning, alcohol, drugs, pre-existing medical conditions, living circumstances, time until found, and performance of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). There …
Can You Float? Part 2 - Perceptions And Practice Of Lifejacket Use Among Young Adults, Kevin Moran Ph.D.
Can You Float? Part 2 - Perceptions And Practice Of Lifejacket Use Among Young Adults, Kevin Moran Ph.D.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
Personal flotation devices (PFDs), commonly referred to as lifejackets, have been identified as an extremely effective form of drowning prevention and was identified as a critical distinct water competency by Stallman and colleagues (2017). In this second phase of the Can You Float? study, perceptions and practice of a range of lifejacket tasks among students (N = 40) with known water proficiency were examined. Participants estimated exertion levels before and after practical testing of six simulated survival tasks when wearing lifejackets. All participants completed a 25m sprint swim, 5-minute endurance swim, 5-minute float, and 25m partner assist but many …
Triennial Scientific Review: Assisting Drowning Victims: Effective Water Rescue Equipment For Lay-Responders, Angela K. Beale-Tawfeeq
Triennial Scientific Review: Assisting Drowning Victims: Effective Water Rescue Equipment For Lay-Responders, Angela K. Beale-Tawfeeq
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
The original question addressed in the scientific review was What is the most effective piece of rescue equipment for a lay responder to throw to a person in trouble in water? and the modified question was rephrased as What are the most effective types of aquatic rescue equipment for a layperson/bystander to use to rescue a drowning person? To thoroughly analyze the main question, the following sub-questions were examined: What are the most accurate and buoyant types of devices? What specific equipment is best for quick rescues? What specific equipment can be grasped most easily by drowning victims? This …
Revised Scientific Review: Minimum Age For Swim Lessons, Stephen J. Langendorfer Ph.D.
Revised Scientific Review: Minimum Age For Swim Lessons, Stephen J. Langendorfer Ph.D.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
The question addressed in the original scientific review (2009) was rephrased as Does sufficient scientific evidence exist to support setting a minimum age for swimming lessons? for this triennial review. Addressing the research question is significant because strong differences of opinion about the appropriate age(s) for initiating learn-to-swim lessons have existed among the pediatric medical profession, aquatic professionals and agencies, and proprietary programs and swim schools for over four decades. The question has implications for the appropriate purposes, pedagogies, and outcomes associated with swimming experiences for infants and young children that will be addressed in a subsequent review. The revised …
Can You Float? Part I - Perceptions And Practice Of Unsupported Flotation Competency Among Young Adults, Kevin Moran Ph.D.
Can You Float? Part I - Perceptions And Practice Of Unsupported Flotation Competency Among Young Adults, Kevin Moran Ph.D.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
The capacity to maintain the airway through buoyancy control when immersed in water is critical in preventing drowning (Stallman, Moran, Quan & Langendorfer, 2017). In this first phase of the Can you Float? study, perceived and real unsupported flotation competency of a group of students (n=37) with known water proficiency was examined. Using a modified version of Borgs Rating of Perceived exertion (RPE), participants were asked to estimate exertion levels before and after a practical test of five stationary floating tasks of increasing difficulty ranging from treading water to motionless floating. Most participants (82%) were able to tread water for …
Drowning Prevention: Define And Then Gather Evidence Or Gather Evidence To Define?, Nina J. Nyitrai, Suzi Edwards, Nicholas O'Dwyer
Drowning Prevention: Define And Then Gather Evidence Or Gather Evidence To Define?, Nina J. Nyitrai, Suzi Edwards, Nicholas O'Dwyer
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
According to the World Health Organization, drowning fatalities are a neglected public health issue ranked as the third most frequent cause of unintentional death by injury. Data used to record drowning incidents are acknowledged as inaccurate. Recommendations on drowning prevention based on these data are currently not informed by accurate, detailed and reliable evidence. Two modifications to current practice are proposed: 1) an Aquatic Incident Report needs to be developed as an extension of the current workplace incident report to prompt for information commonly not included in current drowning reports; and 2) National Water Safety Plans should be modified to …
Understanding The Challenges Facing The First Responder In Water-Based Incidents: Workshop, Patrick Buck Ph.D., Remt
Understanding The Challenges Facing The First Responder In Water-Based Incidents: Workshop, Patrick Buck Ph.D., Remt
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Swimming Uphill: Moving On Far From Treading Water, Filip Roelandt
Swimming Uphill: Moving On Far From Treading Water, Filip Roelandt
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
An Analysis Of Rescue Reports From The Netherlands, Brendan Donohue B.Sc., M.Sc., Joost J.L.M. Bierens Md, Ph.D., Professor
An Analysis Of Rescue Reports From The Netherlands, Brendan Donohue B.Sc., M.Sc., Joost J.L.M. Bierens Md, Ph.D., Professor
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Investigating Drowning Deaths In The United Kingdom, Paul Anderson Chief Superintendent
Investigating Drowning Deaths In The United Kingdom, Paul Anderson Chief Superintendent
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Investigating Drownings In Ireland, David Hearne Garda
Investigating Drownings In Ireland, David Hearne Garda
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Rlla: Surviving As A Small National Lifesaving Organisation - Progress In Lesotho: From 2004 To 2018, Colin Macdonald Obe, Ba, Ma
Rlla: Surviving As A Small National Lifesaving Organisation - Progress In Lesotho: From 2004 To 2018, Colin Macdonald Obe, Ba, Ma
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Guiding Principles: Applying Water Competence To Drowning Prevention, Stephen J. Langendorfer Ph.D., Kevin Moran Ph.D., Robert Keig Stallman Ph.D.
Guiding Principles: Applying Water Competence To Drowning Prevention, Stephen J. Langendorfer Ph.D., Kevin Moran Ph.D., Robert Keig Stallman Ph.D.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Visitor Drownings In Spain 2013-2018, Luis Miguel Pascual Gomez, Diego Garcia Ph.D., Alfonso De La Vega, Dario Pascual Garcia
Visitor Drownings In Spain 2013-2018, Luis Miguel Pascual Gomez, Diego Garcia Ph.D., Alfonso De La Vega, Dario Pascual Garcia
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Understanding The Role Of The Personal Floatation Device: Workshop, Patrick Buck Ph.D., Remt
Understanding The Role Of The Personal Floatation Device: Workshop, Patrick Buck Ph.D., Remt
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Narratives Of Drowning - Exploring Family And Community Resilience, John S.G. Wells Ph.D., M. Bergin, John Connolly, S. Denieffe
Narratives Of Drowning - Exploring Family And Community Resilience, John S.G. Wells Ph.D., M. Bergin, John Connolly, S. Denieffe
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Are My Children As Safe In Open Water As I Think They Are?, Shayne Baker D. Prof.
Are My Children As Safe In Open Water As I Think They Are?, Shayne Baker D. Prof.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
The Lifesaving Foundation Library Collection, Kieran Cronin Ba, Mals
The Lifesaving Foundation Library Collection, Kieran Cronin Ba, Mals
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Is There A Crisis In The Aquatic Profession?, Robert Keig Stallman Ph.D.
Is There A Crisis In The Aquatic Profession?, Robert Keig Stallman Ph.D.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
The Assessment Of Swimming And Survival Skills: Is Your Programme Fit For These Purposes?, Paolo Di Paola Ba
The Assessment Of Swimming And Survival Skills: Is Your Programme Fit For These Purposes?, Paolo Di Paola Ba
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Predicting The Magnitude And Duration Of The Life-Threatening Cold Shock Response On Accidental Immersion: Estimating The Risk Of Drowning, Martin Barwood Ph.D.
Predicting The Magnitude And Duration Of The Life-Threatening Cold Shock Response On Accidental Immersion: Estimating The Risk Of Drowning, Martin Barwood Ph.D.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Effective Water Competence Training For School-Aged Children: Teaching Strategies For Skills, Knowledge, And Attitudes, Kristine De Martelaer Ph.D., E. D'Hondt, J. Van Driel, F. Bardid, Joost J.L.M. Bierens Md, Ph.D., Professor
Effective Water Competence Training For School-Aged Children: Teaching Strategies For Skills, Knowledge, And Attitudes, Kristine De Martelaer Ph.D., E. D'Hondt, J. Van Driel, F. Bardid, Joost J.L.M. Bierens Md, Ph.D., Professor
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Am I Schizophrenic? Surviving Life And Death Situations, John Connolly B.Ed., Ma
Am I Schizophrenic? Surviving Life And Death Situations, John Connolly B.Ed., Ma
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
My Lifesaving Story: Ireland Medal Presentation Address, Shayne Baker D. Prof.
My Lifesaving Story: Ireland Medal Presentation Address, Shayne Baker D. Prof.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Investigating Drownings In Australia, Paul Reynolds Senior Constable
Investigating Drownings In Australia, Paul Reynolds Senior Constable
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Investigating Drownings In Northern Ireland, Rory Hoy Inspector
Investigating Drownings In Northern Ireland, Rory Hoy Inspector
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
How To Help People Float, Andrea Andrews B.Sc., M.Sc.
How To Help People Float, Andrea Andrews B.Sc., M.Sc.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Efforts In The State Of Texas To Reduce Drownings And Submersion Injuries, Kim Tyson B.Sc., M.Sc.
Efforts In The State Of Texas To Reduce Drownings And Submersion Injuries, Kim Tyson B.Sc., M.Sc.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.
Wearing Life Jackets While Swimming In Open Water, Elizabeth "Tizzy" Bennett, Linda Quan Md
Wearing Life Jackets While Swimming In Open Water, Elizabeth "Tizzy" Bennett, Linda Quan Md
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
No abstract provided.