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Improving User Experience Through Bedroom Lighting Services For Older People Living In Personal Houses, Mei-Yung Leung, Yueran Li

CIB Conferences

The global ageing tendency underscores the necessity for indoor building services to accommodate the needs of older adults. Bedroom lighting services encompass both natural and electric lighting as well as supporting facilities such as light control, shading devices, and anti-reflection finishes. It facilitates visual interactions between occupants and their living environment. The user experience of older people reflects the extent to which current bedroom lighting services address their needs, which significantly influences their well-being in later years. Key aspects valued by older users can be divided into the sufficiency of task lighting, evenness during movement, navigation in the room, convenience, …

Developing Amenities To Create More Sustainable And Inclusive Human Settlements, Jeremy Thobo Gibberd Dr

CIB Conferences

Sustainable human settlements are the totality of any organised human community whether a city, town or village. This includes amenities such as parks, sports facilities, libraries, schools and clinics. Rapid urbanisation and a lack of resources in many developing countries, such as South Africa, mean that some human settlements may not have these amenities. A lack of amenities in human settlements affects the quality of life and hampers the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including those for health (SDG3), education (SDG4), inequality (SDG10), and sustainable cities (SDG11). In South Africa, a lack of amenities in human settlements also affects …

Sidewalk Pavement Defect Detection With Instance Segmentation: A Step Towards Improving Sidewalk Quality, Abdul-Mugis Yussif, Tarek Zayed, Ridwan Taiwo, Ali Fares

CIB Conferences

Making cities walkable and supportive of non-motorized transportation enhances sustainability and inclusivity. Sidewalks, the primary infrastructure in direct contact with pedestrians to support their daily travel needs, deteriorate and develop faults with time and continuous use. However, manual and commonly available non-destructive inspections often are slow, labor-intensive, and cost-inhibitive. This study proposes a quick and cheap method using instance segmentation techniques to detect sidewalk pavement surface defects automatically. The proposed methods are two instance innovative approaches to train the Mask R-CNN (MRCNN) instance segmentation model to identify and provide the respective boundaries of each defect. The first and most reliable …

Evaluation Of The Hygrothermal Behavior Of A Full-Scale Adobe Evaporative Cooler: A Possible Solution For Food Storage In Vulnerable Communities., Camila Catherine De Morais Cassundé, Andrea Naguissa Yuba

CIB Conferences

Using evaporative cooling to preserve food using artisanal construction techniques on land is an alternative to provide more autonomy for vulnerable communities. Still, studies are needed to prove their efficiency under different conditions. An adobe evaporative cooler with a capacity for 1 ton of produce was developed and built by Davalo (2021) in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil, and required additional studies of hygrothermal behavior and efficiency. To give sequence to her work, this research is conducted by the same lab, and aimed to determine the best operating conditions of this cooler through complementary real measurements of hygrothermal performance and determine …

Machine Learning Techniques To Forecast Fatal Accidents On Construction Sites In Brazil, Filipe Dos Santos Freitas, Mirian Caroline Farias Santos, Roseneia Rodrigues Santos Melo, Paulo Henrique Ferreira, Dayana Bastos Costa

CIB Conferences

Global estimates indicate that the construction industry has one of the highest rates of occupational accidents. Given this scenario, the sector has adopted emergent technologies to improve safety conditions and decision-making. Thus, machine learning (ML) emerges as a promising tool to streamline data analysis besides being used to predict events based on datasets. In construction, the use of the ML model to predict site accidents remains emerging without studies using historical data from emerging South and Latin American countries. Therefore, this paper aims to develop a prediction model using machine learning for fatal accidents using historical data from construction. The …

Reviewing The Influence And Implications Of Wearable Technology For Mental Health Support And Physical Wellbeing For Construction Site Workers In Nigeria, Kenneth O. Lawani, Halimat Omisore, Billy Hare, Michael K. Tong, Farhad Sadeghineko

CIB Conferences

Existing studies demonstrate the extensive adoption of digital technologies within the global construction industry. The level of awareness and need to mitigate occupational safety and health (OSH) risks in the construction industry through technological adoption is imperative. However, there is a gap in literature regarding the review of the impact of existing use of wearable technology for mental health support and physical wellbeing among construction site workers in the Nigerian context. This study undertook a critical evaluation of extant studies regarding the impact and effectiveness of existing wearable technology for providing mental health support and if it enhances physical wellbeing …

A Two-Year Study On Dual-Task Interventions: Advancing Elderly Care In Community Settings, Kameliya Konstantinova, Emerick Kaitell

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Cognitive and physical decline among older adults presents a critical global challenge, with over 14% of UK seniors experiencing cognitive disorders. This decline significantly impacts daily functioning, mental health, and social well-being, necessitating innovative interventions. This study examines the effectiveness of dual-task physical exercises, which integrate cognitive challenges, in improving cognitive performance and social outcomes among older adults.

A two-year longitudinal study was conducted with 45 participants aged 65–104 across three London boroughs. The program featured one-hour, chair-based sessions twice weekly, combining balance exercises with tasks requiring memory recall and problem-solving. Data were gathered through structured observations, caregiver feedback, and …

A Behaviour Analysis Of Adult Nutrition Behaviours And Technology Use Of Individuals Living With Severe Mental Illness In High Support Hostels In Ireland., Ciara M. O'Sullivan, Alison Merrotsy, Indika Dhanapala, Tara Coppinger

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction: Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) often have poor diet quality⁽¹⁾_. Factors influencing their nutritional habits include psychotropic medications^(2–5), low motivation and cognitive impairment⁽⁶⁾, food insecurity^(7,8)_, body weight management⁽⁸⁾_, challenges in meal planning, and limited autonomy over food choices in controlled environments⁽¹⁰⁾.Digital technology in health interventions is a growing area of research, showing potential for behaviour change in this population⁽¹¹⁾. However, few specifically target improvements in nutrition behaviours⁽¹¹⁾.

Understanding nutritional behaviours and the potential use of technology in their contextual settings is …

Design Of A Multi-Task Robot For Date Palm Farming Using Solidworks, Firas Basim Ismail, Kumail Abdulkareem Hadi Al-Gburi, Salih Meri Al-Absi, Tayyeb Sheikhi, Muayad M. Maseer

Terra Joule Journal

Date palm cultivation is vital to agriculture in arid regions, but essential tasks like pollination, pruning, pesticide application, and harvesting remain labor-intensive, hazardous, and inefficient. While mechanized solutions exist, they are costly, complex, and less adaptable, making traditional manual methods still widely used. This study presents the Multi-Task Robot for Date Palm Crops, designed and visualized using SolidWorks CAD modeling to automate key farming tasks. The robotic system integrates mechanical components and task-specific tools optimized for precision and adaptability. While real-world implementation and functional simulations were not conducted, CAD-based visualization demonstrates design feasibility. Future work will focus on performance validation …

Nosocomial Sepsis Triggered By Pluralibacter Gergoviae In A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report And Literature Review, Abdulrahman Özel, Nurettin Onur Kutlu, Servet Yüce, Cenk Özdalgiçoğlu, Meltem Erol

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Pluralibacter gergoviae is a rare opportunistic gram-negative bacillus in humans and exhibits resistance to preservatives in cosmetic products. In this case report, we present nosocomial P. gergoviae sepsis that developed through contamination from a cleaning product in a previously healthy child without known chronic diseases, pediatric intensive care unit care. Contamination with the same microorganism was detected even in unused samples of the cleaning product, leading to a recall of these items. This report highlights the case of hospital-acquired P. gergoviae sepsis to emphasize the importance of adherence to antiseptic protocols by health care work as well as the necessity …

Comparison Of Delta Neutrophil Index And Inflammatory Markers In The Diagnosis Of Late-Onset Neonatal Sepsis In Preterm Infants, Aybuke Yazici, Hayriye Gozde Kanmaz Kutman, Gulsum Kadioglu Simsek, Betul Siyah Bilgin, Fuat Emre Canpolat, Bedia Dinc, Serife Suna Oguz

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: To assess the performance of the relatively new hematological marker delta neutrophil index (DNI) and other inflammatory markers in proven sepsis of the very preterm infant.

Methods: Infants with a gestational age of <32 weeks and examined for suspected late-onset sepsis (LOS) were evaluated retrospectively. Demographic characteristics, laboratory findings, and neonatal morbidity and mortality were compared between infants with blood culture-confirmed sepsis and clinical sepsis.

Results: The study included 358 infants, 90 with proven sepsis and 268 with clinical sepsis. The mean gestational ages in these groups were 28.2±2 and 28.2±2.1 weeks, and the mean birth weight was 1139±372 and 1148±370 g, respectively (p>0.05). The proven sepsis group had higher DNI (median 7.1% [range, 0.1-74] vs. 0.6% [range, 0.1-24.7%], p<0.01], CRP (median 5 [range, 1-38] mg/L vs. 1 [range, 1-15] mg/L, p<0.001), interleukin 6 (median 620 [range, 6.9-5500] pg/mL vs. 42.2 [range, 2.2-5500] pg/mL, p<0.01), and procalcitonin (median 6.2 [range, 0.26-86] μg/L vs. 0.6 [range, 0.06-25.7] μg/L, p=0.002). According to ROC analysis, interleukin 6 had the highest area under the curve (AUC) at 0.74 (95% CI 0.60-0.88, p<0.01). The AUC values were 0.73 (95% CI 0.59-0.88, p=0.01) for procalcitonin, 0.62 (95% CI 0.44-0.80, p=0.18) for DNI, and 0.66 (95% CI 0.50-0.82, p=0.05) for CRP.

Conclusion: The delta neutrophil index showed a statistically significant elevation …

Evaluation Of Gastrointestinal Pathogens In Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Using Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction, Yeliz Çağan Appak, Özgür Appak, Betül Aksoy, Büşra Emi̇r, Ayça Arzu Sayiner, Maşallah Baran

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: Impaired gastrointestinal mucosa and immunosuppressant therapies increase the risk of secondary infection in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study evaluated the detection of pathogens in children with IBD using a gastrointestinal panel (GP). This is the first study to compare this method with clinical data from pediatric IBD patients.

Methods: Children with newly diagnosed IBD or experiencing disease flares were included. Demographic data, clinical and laboratory findings, treatments, treatment durations, and disease activity were analyzed. Stool samples were assessed using multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction with QIAstat-Dx GP®. Results were compared between groups.

Results: Thirty-five patients with …

فاعلية برنامج إرشادي مستند إلى نظرية لازروس في تعزيز الفاعلية الذاتية لدى طالبات الصفوف الثامن والتاسع والعاشر, Shaden Shafiq Mustafa Al-Momani

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدفت الدراسة الحالية إلى فحص فاعلية برنامج إرشادي مستند إلى نظرية لازروس في تعزيز الفاعلية الذاتية لدى طالبات الصفوف الثامن والتاسع والعاشر، حيث بلغ عدد أفراد الدراسة (30) طالبة من بنات المطلقين تم اختيارهن من مدرستين من مدارس لواء قصبة عمان، وقد تم توزيع أفراد الدراسة عشوائيا" إلى مجموعتين تجريبية وضابطة. تعرض أفراد المجموعة التجريبية للبرنامج الإرشادي المكوّن من (13) جلسة تدريبية مدة كل جلسة (45) دقيقة، بينما لم يتعرض أفراد المجموعة الضابطة لأية معالجة. وقد تم تطوير برنامج إرشادي مستند الى نظرية لازروس ومقياس الفاعلية الذاتية، وتم تطبيقه على أفراد الدراسة قبل التدريب وبعده، وتم تطبيق الادوات بعد شهر …

الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية وتداعياتها على الأمن الغذائي العربي "2024-2022", Amani Haitham Irshed Al-Shdifat, Abed Alftah Al-Rshdan

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدفت الدراسة التعرف على أثر الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية على الأمن الغذائي العربي. وانطلقت الدراسة من فرضية رئيسة مفادها "أثرت الأزمة الروسية الأوكرانية بشكل سلبي على الأمن الغذائي العربي"، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم الاعتماد على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي والمنهج التاريخي، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى عدد من النتائج، أهمها: أن كلاً من روسيا وأوكرانيا تمثلان أهمية كبيرة في الأسواق العالمية للغذاء، وقد أثرت الحرب ما بين الدولتين على الدول العربية كونها المستورد الصافي للغذاء من هاتين الدولتين، وتواجه الدول العربية نتيجة للحرب ارتفاعاً في الأسعار العالمية للغذاء (القمح) بسبب ارتفاع تكاليف الشحن والنقل والمحروقات واضطراب سلاسل الإمداد، وانخفاض توريد الحبوب وزيوت الطعام من …

Empowering Tanzanian Education: Personalized And Accessible Test Preparation, Brian Wiebe, Shiv Jhalani

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

Only 20% of students performed well enough on their secondary exams to continue their A-level studies. This challenge exists due to a lack of resources, classroom overcrowding, and absenteeism of the instructors. The project focuses on improving the pass rate for these national exams; we have built an intelligent quiz generating platform that helps Tanzanian students prepare more effectively for exams by meeting user needs including active recall, answer explanations, increasing difficulty, and filtered studying. Students can select the subject, form level, topic, and the difficulty level, and the platform provides different types of questions, including true/false, multiple choice, and …

Holistic Care For Breastfeeding Patients: Supporting Lactation In Critical Care, Marisa Francis Dnp, Rn, Cne, Clc, Adreanne Cordova Msn, Rn, Cne, Chse, Clc

Nursing Research and Scholarship

This poster emphasizes the critical need for support for breastfeeding patients in critical care units, such as Adult ICUs and Emergency Departments. Many breastfeeding patients experience disrupted breastfeeding during hospitalization, leading to issues like engorgement, mastitis, decrease in milk supply, and loss of the breastfeeding bond. Despite this, the importance of maintaining breastfeeding during hospitalization is often overlooked, and patients are often told to "pump and dump" (discard expressed milk), a practice that can harm both the infant's nutrition and the breastfeeding relationship.

Research indicates that continued breastfeeding for patients in critical care areas is safe and beneficial for both …

Ngo Decision-Making During Typhoon Disaster Response: Towards A Relational Approach, Pamela Gloria Cajilig, Mona Nasser

Peninsula Dental School

This paper examines the decision-making processes of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) during Typhoon Odette (Rai) in Palawan, Philippines. The typhoon, which struck during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, exacerbated vulnerabilities in the province, leading to the destruction of homes and livelihoods, disruptions in education, fatalities and damage to critical infrastructure. Focusing on a health- and development-centred NGO, the qualitative case study draws from phenomenological approaches to decision-making and studies that emphasise relational ontologies. The discussion employs a framework that categorises decision-making into three types of processes that underscore the latter's entangled nature: ‘knot’ represents situations of confusion and desperation and where …

Implementation And Effectiveness Of A Nurse-Enabled, Shared-Care Follow-Up Model For Early Breast Cancer Survivors (The Ibis-Survivorship Study): Protocol For A Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomised Trial, Raymond J. Chan, Fiona Crawford-Williams, Bogda Koczwara, G. Bruce Mann, Elizabeth Eakin, Jane Turner, Meinir Krishnasamy, Louisa G. Collins, Helen Skerman, Karla Hemming, Nicolas H. Hart, Jon Emery, Bethany Crowe, Kerry Patford, Jane Mahony, Caroline Kristunas, Gillian Blanchard, Laura Healey, Jasotha Sanmugarajah, Rhea Liang, Paul Craft, Amy Shorthouse, Ruth Mccaffery, Mary Azer, Patsy Yates

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. Survivors often experience physical and psychological effects arising from breast cancer and its treatment, which can last months and years, adversely impacting quality of life. As the number of early breast cancer survivors increases, models of specialist-led follow-up care in hospital settings are not sustainable and evidence suggests that they may not meet survivors’ needs. Nurse-enabled, shared-care, follow-up models between cancer specialist and primary care teams have potential to address this need. Methods and analysis The proposed research is a multicentre, prospective, pragmatic, stepped-wedge cluster-randomised trial designed to …

Sustainable Fishmeal Alternatives: Impact Of Partially Defatted Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) Meal On Growth And Health Of Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola Lalandi), Luke Pilmer, Lindsey Woolley, Alan J. Lymbery, Michael Salini, Chinh Dam, Md Javed Foysal, Gavin Partridge

Fisheries Research Articles

Reducing fishmeal (FM) in aquaculture diets is essential for improving sustainability and reducing reliance on marine resources. Black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens) larvae meal is a promising alternative protein source. This study evaluated the effects of replacing FM with BSF meal on the growth and health of juvenile yellowtail kingfish (YTK) (Seriola lalandi, initial weight ~22 g). Fish were reared in 24 tanks (three replicates per treatment) and fed for 33 days under controlled conditions. Eight diets were tested: a control (40% FM) and seven diets with BSF meal replacing FM at 25%, 50%, or 75%, …

Branching Corals Modulate Their Hydrodynamic Environment, Enhancing Capture Rates Of Evasive Prey, Kelsey Daniels

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Reef-building corals obtain nutrients through two primary means: autotrophy (via mutualism with photosynthetic zooxanthellae) and heterotrophy (via feeding). The latter form of resource acquisition is understudied and many aspects of predator-prey interactions between coral and naturally occurring prey species remain unexplored. In this thesis, I elucidate the role of branching coral morphology in shaping the colony’s local hydrodynamic environment and describe how this environment impacts prey capture, particularly among evasive and hydrodynamically sensitive, but highly abundant prey such as copepods. I used acrylic cylinders of three sizes in aquaria to model the structure of coral branches across the range of …

Food For Thought: Binge Planning Cognitions And Behaviors Within An Online Sample Of Adults With Binge-Type Eating Disorders, Rose H. Miller

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Research has begun exploring the phenomenon of binge planning, wherein individuals who binge eat do so with forethought, rather than impulsively. What specific thought processes and behaviors comprise binge plans remains unexamined. How, or if, the eating disorder presentations of individuals who plan binges ahead of time differ from those who binge impulsively is also still unknown. The present study sought to explore the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors associated with binge planning, and to identify how the motivations, symptomologies, and personality traits (i.e., impulsivity) differ between binge eaters who do or do not plan their binges. An online study using …

Patient Experiences After Open Heart Surgery: A Qualitative Systematic Review, Halil Kaya, Orachorn Lumprom, Patricia Schofield, Matt Carey, Jos Latour

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise findings from qualitative studies exploring patients' experiences in hospital or at home following open-heart surgery.Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, ProQuest Dissertation and Theses, and Web of Science, covering the period from 2006 to 2023. Studies were selected if they reported a qualitative inquiry into patients’ experiences after open-heart surgery. The quality of eligible studies was assessed using the JBI Critical Appraisal tool. A metaaggregation approach was used to synthesise the findings.Results: Twenty-one studies were included, representing 266 patients across 10 countries. Findings were aggregated into five …

An Investigation Of Violence Sustained By Nursing And Midwifery Students, Kevin Hambridge, Matt Carey, Francis Thompson

School of Nursing and Midwifery

AbstractBackgroundMany laws exist which protect healthcare personnel from violence within the workplace. Evidence suggests that violence towards nursing students continues and remains unreported. These violent incidents have been proven to have psychological effects.AimsThe aim of the study was to identify the extent, type and impact of violence and aggression sustained by nursing and midwifery students.MethodsA cross-sectional questionnaire survey was employed in a UK University to investigate the violence and aggression sustained by 369 pre-registration nursing and midwifery students.FindingsIn total, 54.7% (n=202) of students reported sustaining violence or aggression in their current academic year. This included verbal violence and aggression (92.7% …

Exploring The Interplay Between Diet, Obesity, Mental Health, And The Gut Microbiome. The Mind-Gut Pilot Intervention Study, Deborah Gustafson Dg, Elisabet Rothenberg Er, Fabrizio Belloni Fb, Nagalakshmi Eruvuri Ne, Steinn Steinngrimsson Ss, Hanne Carlssen Hc, Rajna Knez Rk, Erika Olsson Eo, Robert D. Burk Rdb, Hellas Cena Hc, Rachele De Giuseppe Rdg, Gianluca Tognon

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction: Obesity and mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are significant global health concerns (1). Dietary interventions may improve physical and mental health, likely via gut microbiome changes. This study assesses the feasibility of the MIND diet and its effects on weight loss, mental well-being, and gut microbiome composition in adults with obesity.

Method: This 12-week pilot randomized controlled trial includes two arms: an intervention group following the MIND diet and a control group assigned recommendations for a balanced diet. The study will recruit 126 adults with obesity in Sweden. Data collection includes body measurements, mental health questionnaires, …

Navigating Care And Loss Through Aging, Disease, And Decision-Making In The Covid Era, Michael Predi, Do

The Medicine Forum

There is only one of the loved one you know.
Often it can be hard to let go.
Five years old the world became cold.
Lost my mother to breast cancer.
A cold wound that can’t be answered
Father raised you in a foreign land.
Drove you to school, combed your hair, gave you a life you could have never planned.
Taught me that I would catch a cold from the wind.
No arguing about modern medicine, my dad was thick skinned,
Here comes college, first generation, what an exciting time.
Get to medical school so exciting; here comes the …

Investigating The Link Between Ulcerative Colitis And Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report, Sonali Shah, Md, Emily Chiacchiaro, Md, Priya Sehgal, Md

The Medicine Forum

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic inflammatory conditions that primarily involve the gastrointestinal tract, but also cause widespread systemic inflammation. There have been multiple studies investigating the link between ulcerative colitis (UC) and crohn’s disease (CD) and thyroid diseases, as the incidence is greater than the general population.¹ In addition, patients with IBD have been found to be at increased risk of developing both intestinal malignancies and extra-intestinal malignancies.² Literature review suggests a possible connection between ulcerative colitis and papillary thyroid cancer, with most studies concluding there is a higher risk of PTC in patients with UC, but …

Differences In Physical Activity Levels And Adiposity Among Children With Special Educational Needs: Disparities In Gender And Sen Type, Min Yang

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction Children with special educational needs (SEN) encounter significant challenges in participating in physical activity (PA) and are experiencing rising obesity rates (Liang et al., 2020; Poon et al., 2023). This cross-sectional study aimed at exploring differences in PA levels and adiposity among children based on gender and SEN types, providing insights for tailored interventions.

Methodology The cross-sectional study involved 134 school-aged children (mean age: 8.9 ± 1.4 years; 83.6% boys) from eight mainstream primary schools. The wrist-worn ActiGraph GT9X accelerometers assessed the PA levels. Adiposity indicators (body mass index and body fat percentage) were measured by …

Forging Paths: Understanding Outdoor Play For Children With Disabilities In Early Childhood., Alessia M. Capone, Maeghan E. James, Louise De Lannoy, Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Mark S. Tremblay

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Outdoor active play during early childhood supports healthy child development and is a fundamental right for all children. Childcare centres are one of the first opportunities for participation in active play among children with and without disabilities, presenting a potential space for inclusive outdoor active play to occur. Children with disabilities (CWD) face many barriers to participation resulting in exclusion within the childcare setting, especially when outdoors. To promote and sustain outdoor active play during early childhood for all children, this project aimed to understand parent and early childhood educator perspectives of barriers and facilitators to outdoor active play for …

Weekdays And Weekends Do Not Contribute Equally: Uncovering The Association Between Physical Activity And Adiposity Among Children With Special Educational Needs In Hong Kong, Jie Feng Dr., Cindy Hui-Ping Sit Prof., Stephen Heung-Sang Wong Prof., Wendy Yajun Huang Dr., Martin Chi-Sang Wong Prof., Raymond Kim-Wai Sum Prof., Catherine Carty Ms., Judy Ka-Wai Kong Ms., Jinghao Sui Mr.

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction The weight status disparity in children with special educational needs (SEN) is associated with physical activity (PA) (Jebeile et al., 2022; Lister et al., 2023), which can vary between weekdays and weekends among school-aged children but remains underexplored (Brazendale et al., 2021). This study explored the association between PA during weekdays versus weekends and adiposity among children with SEN in Hong Kong.

Methodology A sample of 157 school-aged children with SEN (mean age: 8.7 ± 1.4 years; 82.2% boys) participated in this cross-sectional study. Wrist-worn ActiGraph GT9X accelerometers were used to measure PA, …

Progressive Strength And Balance Training Enhances Physical Functioning In Older Adults With Decreased Functional Capacity, Saila Hänninen Msc (Health Science), Katja Borodulin Phd, Msc In Sport Sc, Adjunct Professor,

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Progressive strength and balance training enhances physical function in older adults with decreased functional capacity

Introduction
In Finland, one third of people aged 70 and over fall each year. Each hip fracture costs approximately €30 000 (Kannus et al. 2018, Sotkanet 2025, Finnish Medical Society Duodecim 2017). Strength and balance training (SBT) improves muscle strength, functional capacity, and quality of life, and can prevent half of fall-related fractures (Sherrington et al. 2019, Levy et al. 2020, Oberholster et al. 2020, Wang et al. 2020). However, the implementation of fall prevention is still incomplete (Reis et al. 2016). Our aim was …