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Can Nurses Successfully Diagnose And Manage Patients With Copd?, Paul Enright, Elizabeth J. Halcomb, Luis Torre-Bouscoulet
Can Nurses Successfully Diagnose And Manage Patients With Copd?, Paul Enright, Elizabeth J. Halcomb, Luis Torre-Bouscoulet
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
COPD is a highly prevalent chronic disease which can cost a country hundreds of millions of dollars per year. So it seems appropriate for as much of the diagnosis and care of patients with COPD to be managed by the most cost-effective health care providers as possible whilst maintaining quality outcomes.
Evidence-Based Recommendations For Building Better Bras For Women Treated For Breast Cancer, Sheridan Gho, Bridget J. Munro, Sandra C. Jones, Julie R. Steele
Evidence-Based Recommendations For Building Better Bras For Women Treated For Breast Cancer, Sheridan Gho, Bridget J. Munro, Sandra C. Jones, Julie R. Steele
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Participating in exercise is beneficial for women who have been treated for breast cancer. However, not being able to find a comfortable exercise bra can be a barrier to exercise participation. This study aimed to systematically investigate what breast support women treated for breast cancer want when they exercise in order to provide evidence-based recommendations to improve exercise bra designs for these women. Based on 432 responses from a national online survey, frequency and relationship data were analysed (binary logistic regression) to understand exercise bra issues pertinent to this population. These issues included being able to control for asymmetrical cup …
Limited Knowledge About Folic Acid And Iodine Nutrition In Pregnant Women Reflected In Supplementation Practices, Souad Elmani, Karen E. Charlton, Victoria M. Flood, Judy Mullan
Limited Knowledge About Folic Acid And Iodine Nutrition In Pregnant Women Reflected In Supplementation Practices, Souad Elmani, Karen E. Charlton, Victoria M. Flood, Judy Mullan
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Aim In order to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) and iodine deficiency in pregnancy, the National Health and Medical Research Council recommends that pregnant women supplement their diet with folic acid and iodine. This study aimed to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women regarding intake of these nutrients in order to assess whether women are adequately exposed to this health message. Methods One hundred and fifty-two conveniently sampled pregnant women residing in a regional area of New South Wales, Australia, completed a pretested questionnaire on knowledge and practices regarding nutritional supplement use during pregnancy …
Antenatal Shared Care Model: What Do Pregnant Women And Their Healthcare Providers Know About Iodine?, Catherine Lucas, Karen E. Charlton, Lucy Brown, Erin Brock, Leanne C. Cummins
Antenatal Shared Care Model: What Do Pregnant Women And Their Healthcare Providers Know About Iodine?, Catherine Lucas, Karen E. Charlton, Lucy Brown, Erin Brock, Leanne C. Cummins
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Abstract of a presentation that was present at the NSA 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting, 26-28 November, Hobart, Australia.
Interdisciplinary Lifestyle Intervention: A Pilot Study Of Effects On Weight Loss, Linda Tapsell, Marijka Batterham, Rebecca Thorne, Joseph Russell, Allison Humphries
Interdisciplinary Lifestyle Intervention: A Pilot Study Of Effects On Weight Loss, Linda Tapsell, Marijka Batterham, Rebecca Thorne, Joseph Russell, Allison Humphries
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Abstract of a presentation that was present at the NSA 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting, 26-28 November, Hobart, Australia.
Perceived Exercise Barriers Explain Exercise Participation In Australian Women Treated For Breast Cancer Better Than Perceived Exercise Benefits, Sheridan Gho, Bridget J. Munro, Sandra C. Jones, Julie R. Steele
Perceived Exercise Barriers Explain Exercise Participation In Australian Women Treated For Breast Cancer Better Than Perceived Exercise Benefits, Sheridan Gho, Bridget J. Munro, Sandra C. Jones, Julie R. Steele
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Objectives This study aimed to determine the effect of perceived exercise benefits and barriers on exercise levels among women who have been treated for breast cancer, and who were not part of formal exercise interventions. Design Anonymous, national online cross-sectional survey. Methods 432 women treated for breast cancer completed an online survey covering their treatment and demographic background, current exercise levels, and perceived exercise benefits and barriers. Each perceived benefit and barrier was considered in a binary logistic regression against reported exercise levels to ascertain significant relationships (p < 0.05) and associative values (odds ratio). Results Agreement with sixteen out of 19 exercise barriers, were significantly related to being more likely to report insufficient exercise levels, whereas agreement with 6 out of 15 exercise benefits were significantly related to being less likely to report insufficient levels of exercise. Feeling too weak, lacking self-discipline and not being a priority were the barriers with the largest association to insufficient exercise levels (OR (95% CI) = 10.97 (3.90-30.86); 8.12 (4.73-13.93); and 7.43 (3.72-14.83), respectively). Conversely, exercise enjoyment, improved feelings of well-being, and decreased feelings of stress and tension were the top three benefits associated with being less likely to have insufficient exercise levels (OR (95% CI) = (0.21 0.11-0.39), 0.21 (0.07-0.63), and 0.31 (0.15-0.63), respectively). Limitations Self-reported data measures were used to collect exercise data. Conclusions Targeting exercise barriers specific to women treated for breast cancer may improve exercise participation levels in this cohort. Awareness of the impact of exercise barriers identified in the present study will enable physical therapists to better plan exercise interventions that support all women treated for breast cancer.
Methodology For Jbi Umbrella Reviews, Edoardo Aromataris, Ritin S. Fernandez, Christina Godfrey, Cheryl Holly, Hanan Khalil, Patraporn Tungpunkom
Methodology For Jbi Umbrella Reviews, Edoardo Aromataris, Ritin S. Fernandez, Christina Godfrey, Cheryl Holly, Hanan Khalil, Patraporn Tungpunkom
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Every year the Joanna Briggs Institute publishes a Reviewers' Manual, which is designed to support individuals who are undertaking systematic reviews following JBI methodologies and methods. This chapter represents the latest work and methodological development of the Institute that was not ready for inclusion in the 2014 edition of the Reviewers' Manual that was published in January. As with the Reviewers' Manual we recommend that this chapter be utilised in conjunction with the JBI SUMARI User Guide. Please note that this chapter makes reference to forthcoming analytical modules that do not currently exist in the JBI SUMARI software suite, but …