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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Regaining Motion Among Patients With Shoulder Pathology - Are All Exercises Equal?, Alon Rabin, Eran Maman, Oleg Dolkart, Efi Kazum, Zvi Kozol, Timothy L. Uhl, Ofir Chechik
Regaining Motion Among Patients With Shoulder Pathology - Are All Exercises Equal?, Alon Rabin, Eran Maman, Oleg Dolkart, Efi Kazum, Zvi Kozol, Timothy L. Uhl, Ofir Chechik
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications
Background: Little information exists to guide the choice of exercise for regaining shoulder range of motion (ROM). The purpose of this study was to compare the maximal ROM reached, pain and difficulty associated with 4 commonly prescribed exercises.
Methods: Forty (9 females) patients with various shoulder disorders and a limited flexion ROM performed 4 exercises for regaining shoulder flexion ROM in a randomized order. Exercises included the self-assisted flexion, forward bow, table slide and rope-and-pulley. Participants were videotaped while performing all exercises and the maximal flexion angle reached during each exercise was recorded using Kinovea motion analysis freeware (Kinovea 0.8.15). …
The Effects Of Physical Activity On Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Scoping Review., Amy L Shaver, Swapnil Sharma, Nikita Nikita, Daniel S Lefler, Atrayee Basu-Mallick, Jennifer M Johnson, Meghan Butryn, Grace Lu-Yao
The Effects Of Physical Activity On Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Scoping Review., Amy L Shaver, Swapnil Sharma, Nikita Nikita, Daniel S Lefler, Atrayee Basu-Mallick, Jennifer M Johnson, Meghan Butryn, Grace Lu-Yao
Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Cancer therapies are associated with multiple adverse effects, including (but not limited to) cancer-related fatigue (CRF). Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), occurring in up to 25% of patients. Physical activity has been shown to help reduce CRF through modulating the immune system, and may synergistically aid in the anti-tumor effects of ICIs. This review describes the nature and scope of evidence for the effects associated with concurrent physical activity while undergoing ICI therapy.
METHOD: Scoping review methodology was utilized to identify studies, extract data, and collate and summarize results.
RESULTS: …
The Effects Of Physical Activity On Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Scoping Review, Amy L Shaver, Swapnil Sharma, Nikita Nikita, Daniel S Lefler, Atrayee Basu Mallick, Jennifer Johnson, Meghan Butryn, Grace Lu-Yao
The Effects Of Physical Activity On Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Scoping Review, Amy L Shaver, Swapnil Sharma, Nikita Nikita, Daniel S Lefler, Atrayee Basu Mallick, Jennifer Johnson, Meghan Butryn, Grace Lu-Yao
Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers
Background: Cancer therapies are associated with multiple adverse effects, including (but not limited to) cancer-related fatigue (CRF). Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), occurring in up to 25% of patients. Physical activity has been shown to help reduce CRF through modulating the immune system, and may synergistically aid in the anti-tumor effects of ICIs. This review describes the nature and scope of evidence for the effects associated with concurrent physical activity while undergoing ICI therapy.
Method: Scoping review methodology was utilized to identify studies, extract data, and collate and summarize results.
Results: …
Perceived Exercise Habits Of Individuals With Parkinson’S Disease Living In The Community, Jordana Lockwich, Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer, Camille L. Skubik-Peplaski, Richard D. Andreatta, Patrick H. Kitzman
Perceived Exercise Habits Of Individuals With Parkinson’S Disease Living In The Community, Jordana Lockwich, Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer, Camille L. Skubik-Peplaski, Richard D. Andreatta, Patrick H. Kitzman
Communication Sciences and Disorders Faculty Publications
Context
Exercise has been shown to improve gait in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Stepping practice at higher intensity levels has been suggested as a beneficial treatment option to improve gait in the neurological population. Unfortunately, this mode is poorly understood and underutilized within the PD population. Information on what individuals with PD are doing for exercise would be beneficial to help tailor exercise programs to improve gait and provide exercise options in the community for intensity-based exercise.
Objective
To investigate the current exercise habits of individuals living with PD in the community aimed at improving walking and to understand …
Physical Activity May Mitigate Covid-19 Infections In People With Obesity: A Call To Action., Christina D Economos, William H. Dietz, Kathleen Tullie, James F Sallis
Physical Activity May Mitigate Covid-19 Infections In People With Obesity: A Call To Action., Christina D Economos, William H. Dietz, Kathleen Tullie, James F Sallis
Prevention and Community Health Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Exercise And Nutrition Impact On Osteoporosis And Sarcopenia—The Incidence Of Osteosarcopenia: A Narrative Review, Sousana K. Papadopoulou, Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Gavriela Voulgaridou, Evridiki Georgaki, Eudoxia Tsotidou, Olga Zantidou, Dimitrios Papandreou
Exercise And Nutrition Impact On Osteoporosis And Sarcopenia—The Incidence Of Osteosarcopenia: A Narrative Review, Sousana K. Papadopoulou, Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Gavriela Voulgaridou, Evridiki Georgaki, Eudoxia Tsotidou, Olga Zantidou, Dimitrios Papandreou
All Works
Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are diseases which affect the myoskeletal system and often occur in older adults. They are characterized by low bone density and loss of muscle mass and strength, factors which reduce the quality of life and mobility. Recently, apart from pharmaceutical interventions, many studies have focused on non-pharmaceutical approaches for the prevention of osteoporosis and sarcopenia with exercise and nutrition to being the most important and well studied of those. The purpose of the current narrative review is to describe the role of exercise and nutrition on prevention of osteoporosis and sarcopenia in older adults and to define …
How Physical Activity Implementation Strategies Changed During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Schools Enrolled In The Let’S Go! Program, Alexandra Peary
How Physical Activity Implementation Strategies Changed During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Schools Enrolled In The Let’S Go! Program, Alexandra Peary
Honors College
Childhood obesity is a serious public health issue in the United States. Many children fail to meet the recommended daily physical activity of 60 minutes. Poor metabolic health at a young age puts children and adolescents at a significantly higher risk of developing chronic health issues in adulthood. With the potential to further exacerbate the obesity epidemic, the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic challenged students’ abilities to participate in structured physical activity, such as recess and physical education, due to school closures, strict social distancing guidelines, and hybrid or remote models of learning. This lack of structure and opportunities for …
Physical Activity And Fat-Free Mass During Growth And In Later Life, Klaas R Westerterp, Susan B Racette, Et Al.
Physical Activity And Fat-Free Mass During Growth And In Later Life, Klaas R Westerterp, Susan B Racette, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: Physical activity may be a way to increase and maintain fat-free mass (FFM) in later life, similar to the prevention of fractures by increasing peak bone mass.
OBJECTIVES: A study is presented of the association between FFM and physical activity in relation to age.
METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, FFM was analyzed in relation to physical activity in a large participant group as compiled in the International Atomic Energy Agency Doubly Labeled Water database. The database included 2000 participants, age 3-96 y, with measurements of total energy expenditure (TEE) and resting energy expenditure (REE) to allow calculation of physical …
Law Library Blog (November 2021): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Oflaw
Law Library Blog (November 2021): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Oflaw
Law Library Newsletters/Blog
No abstract provided.
Up And Moving: An Integrative Review Evaluating Early Mobility In The Intensive Care Unit, Rachel Huffman
Up And Moving: An Integrative Review Evaluating Early Mobility In The Intensive Care Unit, Rachel Huffman
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Existing literature has highlighted the benefits of early mobility of patients in intensive care units. This integrative review (IR) sought to determine the best methods of early mobility intervention implementation. The search process utilized databases relevant to the selected topic, and the flow of information abstracted from the search process was placed into a PRISMA flow diagram. Additionally, review software was used to manage the collected data, ensuring that the search was documented with precision. To appraise the literature, a matrix was developed. The literature revealed that early mobility programs, protocols, and algorithms were guiding themes noted throughout this IR, …
The Impact Of Covid-19 On Community-Based Exercise Classes For People With Parkinson Disease, Mark M Mañago, Laura A Swink, Emily R Hager, Robyn Gisbert, Gammon M Earhart, Cory L Christiansen, Margaret Schenkman
The Impact Of Covid-19 On Community-Based Exercise Classes For People With Parkinson Disease, Mark M Mañago, Laura A Swink, Emily R Hager, Robyn Gisbert, Gammon M Earhart, Cory L Christiansen, Margaret Schenkman
2020-Current year OA Pubs
OBJECTIVE: he purpose of the study was to determine the impact of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) restrictions on community-based exercise classes for people with Parkinson disease (PD) and their instructors.
METHODS: Data were collected via custom-designed electronic surveys for people with PD and class instructors who reported attending or teaching PD-specific exercise class ≥1 time/week for ≥3 months prior to pandemic restrictions (March 2020). The PD group also completed the Godin Leisure-Time Questionnaire, Self-Efficacy for Exercise scale, Schwab-England scale, and Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire 8.
RESULTS: Eighty-seven people with PD (mean = 70 [7.3] years old) and 43 instructors (51 [12.1] …
Musculoskeletal Responses To Exercise Plus Nutrition In Men With Prostate Cancer On Androgen Deprivation: A 12-Month Rct, Jack Dalla Via, Patrick J. Owen, Robin M. Daly, Niamh L. Mundell, Patricia M. Livingston, Timo Rantalainen, Stephen J. Foulkes, Jeremy L. Millar, Declan G. Murphy, Steve F. Fraser
Musculoskeletal Responses To Exercise Plus Nutrition In Men With Prostate Cancer On Androgen Deprivation: A 12-Month Rct, Jack Dalla Via, Patrick J. Owen, Robin M. Daly, Niamh L. Mundell, Patricia M. Livingston, Timo Rantalainen, Stephen J. Foulkes, Jeremy L. Millar, Declan G. Murphy, Steve F. Fraser
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Purpose:
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer has multiple adverse effects on musculoskeletal health. This 12-month randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the effects of multicomponent exercise training combined with whey protein, calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density (BMD), structure and strength, body composition, muscle strength, and physical function in ADT-treated men.
Methods:
Seventy ADT-treated men were randomized to exercise plus supplementation (Ex + Suppl; n = 34) or usual care (control; n = 36). Ex + Suppl involved thrice weekly progressive resistance training plus weight-bearing impact exercise with daily multinutrient supplementation. Primary outcomes were DXA …
Physical Activity, Exercise Training And Heart Failure: Does Intensity Matter?, Elizabeth Moxley
Physical Activity, Exercise Training And Heart Failure: Does Intensity Matter?, Elizabeth Moxley
Faculty Peer-Reviewed Publications
Heart failure currently affects an estimated 6.2 million US adults1 and approximately 2% of individuals on a global scale.2 According to heart failure exercise guidelines by the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Heart Association (AHA), exercise training is considered an effective treatment for chronic heart failure at a class 1 level3 and recognized as a therapeutic approach for stable heart failure. Physical activity and exercise reduce symptoms, improve the quality of life and left ventricle function, lower heart rate response to submaximal exercise, and reverse remodeling in heart failure patients.4-6
Exercise For Individuals With Bone Metastases: A Systematic Review, Sarah Weller, Nicolas H. Hart, Kate A. Bolam, Sami Mansfield, Daniel Santa Mina, Kerri M. Winters-Stone, Anna Campbell, Friederike Rosenberger, Joachim Wiskemann, Morten Quist, Prue Cormie, Jennifer Goulart, Kristin L. Campbell
Exercise For Individuals With Bone Metastases: A Systematic Review, Sarah Weller, Nicolas H. Hart, Kate A. Bolam, Sami Mansfield, Daniel Santa Mina, Kerri M. Winters-Stone, Anna Campbell, Friederike Rosenberger, Joachim Wiskemann, Morten Quist, Prue Cormie, Jennifer Goulart, Kristin L. Campbell
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
BACKGROUND: Exercise has the potential to improve physical function and quality of life in individuals with bone metastases but is often avoided due to safety concerns. This systematic review summarizes the safety, feasibility and efficacy of exercise in controlled trials that include individuals with bone metastases. METHODS: MEDLINE, Embase, Pubmed, CINAHL, PEDro and CENTRAL databases were searched to July 16, 2020. RESULTS: A total of 17 trials were included incorporating aerobic exercise, resistance exercise or soccer interventions. Few (n = 4, 0.5%) serious adverse events were attributed to exercise participation, with none related to bone metastases. Mixed efficacy results were …
White Matter Plasticity In Healthy Older Adults: The Effects Of Aerobic Exercise, Andrea Mendez Colmenares, Michelle W Voss, Jason Fanning, Elizabeth A Salerno, Neha P Gothe, Michael L Thomas, Edward Mcauley, Arthur F Kramer, Agnieszka Z Burzynska
White Matter Plasticity In Healthy Older Adults: The Effects Of Aerobic Exercise, Andrea Mendez Colmenares, Michelle W Voss, Jason Fanning, Elizabeth A Salerno, Neha P Gothe, Michael L Thomas, Edward Mcauley, Arthur F Kramer, Agnieszka Z Burzynska
2020-Current year OA Pubs
White matter deterioration is associated with cognitive impairment in healthy aging and Alzheimer's disease. It is critical to identify interventions that can slow down white matter deterioration. So far, clinical trials have failed to demonstrate the benefits of aerobic exercise on the adult white matter using diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Here, we report the effects of a 6-month aerobic walking and dance interventions (clinical trial NCT01472744) on white matter integrity in healthy older adults (n = 180, 60-79 years) measured by changes in the ratio of calibrated T1- to T2-weighted images (T1w/T2w). Specifically, the aerobic walking and social dance interventions …
Are Family Medicine Residents Trained To Counsel Patients On Physical Activity? The Canadian Experience And A Call To Action., Jane Thornton, Karim Khan, Richard Weiler, Christopher Mackie, Robert Petrella
Are Family Medicine Residents Trained To Counsel Patients On Physical Activity? The Canadian Experience And A Call To Action., Jane Thornton, Karim Khan, Richard Weiler, Christopher Mackie, Robert Petrella
Family Medicine Publications
Physical inactivity is a leading risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and early mortality. Family physicians have an important role in providing physical activity counselling to patients to help prevent and treat NCDs. Lack of training on physical activity counselling is a barrier in undergraduate medical education, yet little is known regarding physical activity teaching in postgraduate family medicine residency. We assessed the provision, content and future direction of physical activity teaching in Canadian postgraduate family medicine residency programs to address this data gap. Fewer than half of Canadian Family Medicine Residency Programme directors reported providing structured physical activity counselling …
Changes Of Exercise, Screen Time, Fast Food Consumption, Alcohol, And Cigarette Smoking During The Covid-19 Pandemic Among Adults In The United States, Liwei Chen, Jian Li, Tong Xia, Timothy A. Matthews, Tung-Sung Tseng, Lu Shi, Donglan Zhang, Zhuo Chen, Xuesong Han, Yan Li, Hongmei Li, Ming Wen, Dejun Su
Changes Of Exercise, Screen Time, Fast Food Consumption, Alcohol, And Cigarette Smoking During The Covid-19 Pandemic Among Adults In The United States, Liwei Chen, Jian Li, Tong Xia, Timothy A. Matthews, Tung-Sung Tseng, Lu Shi, Donglan Zhang, Zhuo Chen, Xuesong Han, Yan Li, Hongmei Li, Ming Wen, Dejun Su
School of Public Health Faculty Publications
Objective: To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on multiple lifestyle changes among adults in the United States (USA). Methods: We conducted a survey, the Health, Ethnicity, and Pandemic (HEAP) Study, in October 2020 among USA adults. Participants were selected from the United States using 48 sampling strata, including age, race, ethnicity, education, and gender, and were asked to report five lifestyle behaviors (i.e., exercise time, screen time, fast-food meal consumption, alcohol drinking, and cigarette smoking) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The associations of sociodemographic factors with each lifestyle change were estimated using weighted multivariable logistic regression models. …
Burstiness And Stochasticity In The Malleability Of Physical Activity, Vincent Berardi, David Pincus, Evan Walker, Marc A. Adams
Burstiness And Stochasticity In The Malleability Of Physical Activity, Vincent Berardi, David Pincus, Evan Walker, Marc A. Adams
Psychology Faculty Articles and Research
This study examined whether patterns of self-organization in physical activity (PA) predicted long-term success in a yearlong PA intervention. Increased moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) was targeted in insufficiently active adults (N = 512) via goal setting and financial reinforcement. The degree to which inverse power law distributions, which are reflective of self-organization, summarized (a) daily MVPA and (b) time elapsed between meeting daily goals (goal attainment interresponse times) was calculated. Goal attainment interresponse times were also used to calculate burstiness, the degree to which meeting daily goals clustered in time. Inverse power laws accurately summarized interresponse times, but …
Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress And Melatonin Supplementation: Current Evidence, Joanna Kruk, Basil Hassan Aboul-Enein, Ewa Duchnik
Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress And Melatonin Supplementation: Current Evidence, Joanna Kruk, Basil Hassan Aboul-Enein, Ewa Duchnik
Health & Wellness Department Faculty Publications and Research
Melatonin possesses the indoleamine structure and exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions and other physiological properties. Physical exercise can influence secretion of melatonin. Melatonin is used as a natural supplement among athletes to regulate sleep cycles and protect muscles against oxidative damage. Despite decades of research, there is still a lack of a comprehensive and critical review on melatonin supplementation and physical activity relationship. The aim of this literature review is to examine the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other biological functions played by melatonin with reference to the effect of physical exercise on melatonin secretion and the effect of this compound supplementation …
Sex-Specific Impacts Of Exercise On Cardiovascular Remodeling, Rifat A. Islam, Siri Sham S. Khalsa, Arpita K. Vyas, Roshanak Rahimian
Sex-Specific Impacts Of Exercise On Cardiovascular Remodeling, Rifat A. Islam, Siri Sham S. Khalsa, Arpita K. Vyas, Roshanak Rahimian
School of Pharmacy Faculty Articles
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of death in men and women. Biological sex plays a major role in cardiovascular physiology and pathological cardiovascular remodeling. Traditionally, pathological remodeling of cardiovascular system refers to the molecular, cellular, and morphological changes that result from insults, such as myocardial infarction or hypertension. Regular exercise training is known to induce physiological cardiovascular remodeling and beneficial functional adaptation of the cardiovascular apparatus. However, impact of exercise-induced cardiovascular remodeling and functional adaptation varies between males and females. This review aims to compare and contrast sex-specific manifestations of exercise-induced cardiovascular remodeling and functional adaptation. Specifically, we …
Returning To Sport: Female Athletes Living With And Beyond Cancer., Anna L. Schwartz, Christopher Terry
Returning To Sport: Female Athletes Living With And Beyond Cancer., Anna L. Schwartz, Christopher Terry
Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers
Many athletes living with and beyond cancer can continue to train and, in some cases, compete during treatment. Following cancer treatment, athletes can return to competitive sport but need to learn to adapt their physical strength and training to the lingering effects of cancer. It is critical for oncology healthcare providers to use the principles of assess, refer and advise to exercise oncology programs that are appropriate for the individual. Managing side effects of treatment is key to being able to train during and immediately following cancer treatment. Keen attention to fatigue is important at any point in the cancer …
Effects Of A Dvd-Delivered Randomized Controlled Physical Activity Intervention On Functional Health In Cancer Survivors, Elizabeth A Salerno, Neha P Gothe, Jason Fanning, Lindsay L Peterson, Graham A Colditz, Edward Mcauley
Effects Of A Dvd-Delivered Randomized Controlled Physical Activity Intervention On Functional Health In Cancer Survivors, Elizabeth A Salerno, Neha P Gothe, Jason Fanning, Lindsay L Peterson, Graham A Colditz, Edward Mcauley
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: Supervised physical activity interventions improve functional health during cancer survivorship, but remain costly and inaccessible for many. We previously reported on the benefits of a DVD-delivered physical activity program (FlexToBa™) in older adults. This is a secondary analysis of the intervention effects among cancer survivors in the original sample.
METHODS: Low active, older adults who self-reported a history of cancer (N = 46; M time since diagnosis = 10.7 ± 9.4 years) participated in a 6-month, home-based physical activity intervention. Participants were randomized to either the DVD-delivered physical activity program focused on flexibility, toning, and balance (FlexToBa™; n = …
Skeletal Muscle Mass And Cardiovascular Health, Elizabeth Moxley
Skeletal Muscle Mass And Cardiovascular Health, Elizabeth Moxley
Faculty Peer-Reviewed Publications
What is the connection between skeletal muscle mass and cardiovascular health? Three recent studies demonstrate that an increase in skeletal muscle mass could lead to improved cardiovascular health regardless of fat mass.
Deteriorated Regional Calf Microcirculation Measured By Contrast-Free Mri In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus And Relation With Physical Activity, Jie Zheng, Christopher Sorensen, Ran Li, Hongyu An, Charles F Hildebolt, Mohamed A Zayed, Michael J Mueller, Mary K Hastings
Deteriorated Regional Calf Microcirculation Measured By Contrast-Free Mri In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus And Relation With Physical Activity, Jie Zheng, Christopher Sorensen, Ran Li, Hongyu An, Charles F Hildebolt, Mohamed A Zayed, Michael J Mueller, Mary K Hastings
2020-Current year OA Pubs
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate regional calf muscle microcirculation in people with diabetes mellitus (DM) with and without foot ulcers, compared to healthy control people without DM, using contrast-free magnetic resonance imaging methods.
METHODS: Three groups of subjects were recruited: non-DM controls, DM, and DM with foot ulcers (DM + ulcer), all with ankle brachial index (ABI) > 0.9. Skeletal muscle blood flow (SMBF) and oxygen extraction fraction (SMOEF) in calf muscle were measured at rest and during a 5-min isometric ankle plantarflexion exercise. Subjects completed the Yale physical activity survey.
RESULTS: The exercise SMBF (ml/min/100 g) of the medial gastrocnemius muscle were …
The Use Of Mobile Apps To Increase Physical Activity Level: A Systematic Review, Dziyana Nazaruk, Kelli Rouser
The Use Of Mobile Apps To Increase Physical Activity Level: A Systematic Review, Dziyana Nazaruk, Kelli Rouser
Department of Health Policy and Community Health Faculty Publications
Background: About 82% of the U.S. adult population owns a smartphone. More than half of that population downloaded a fitness or health app to increase the physical activity level. The current review included studies that have utilized mobile apps in conjunction with other intervention strategies to increase physical activity levels. Methods: The search was conducted in five electronic databases. Studies were included if they were randomized controlled trials, utilized mobile apps, physical activity was the primary outcome, written in English, and conducted between the years of 2007 and 2019. Results: Thirteen studies were included in the final review. Results indicated …
Obstetric Patients And Healthcare Providers Perspectives To Inform Mobile App Design For Physical Activity And Weight Control During Pregnancy And Postpartum In A Rural Setting, Rachel Tinius, Cathryn Duchette, Sia Beasley, Maire Blankenship, Nancy Schoenberg
Obstetric Patients And Healthcare Providers Perspectives To Inform Mobile App Design For Physical Activity And Weight Control During Pregnancy And Postpartum In A Rural Setting, Rachel Tinius, Cathryn Duchette, Sia Beasley, Maire Blankenship, Nancy Schoenberg
Behavioral Science Faculty Publications
Background: Mobile health technology offers the opportunity for women to engage with physical activity promotion programs without many of the barriers commonly associated with exercise during and after pregnancy (eg, childcare concerns, rigid schedules, fear of doing harm to fetus or self, access to fitness facilities, uncomfortable with body in front of others) which may be particularly useful in under-resourced rural environments. We conducted the first known study on perspectives of pregnant women, postpartum women, and obstetric healthcare providers in a rural setting on needs related to the development of a mobile app designed to increase physical activity during pregnancy …
Type 2 Diabetes - A Change For A Better Life, Hilary Greene
Type 2 Diabetes - A Change For A Better Life, Hilary Greene
MSN Capstone Projects
Cardiovascular disease has been known to be the leading cause of mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes. With diabetes on the rise in the United States, it is important to assess changes in these patients to decrease the risk of developing cardiovascular disease or a major cardiovascular event such as a myocardial infarction, stroke, or death. If able to address healthy alternatives to patients to reduce the risks of major cardiovascular events such as a myocardial infarction or stroke, it could potentially save many lives. As a nurse educator, it is important to provide patients with the education they …
Effect Of A Virtual Reality-Enhanced Exercise And Education Intervention On Patient Engagement And Learning In Cardiac Rehabilitation: Randomized Controlled Trial., Victoria Gulick, Daniel Graves, Shannon Ames, Pavitra Parimala Krishnamani
Effect Of A Virtual Reality-Enhanced Exercise And Education Intervention On Patient Engagement And Learning In Cardiac Rehabilitation: Randomized Controlled Trial., Victoria Gulick, Daniel Graves, Shannon Ames, Pavitra Parimala Krishnamani
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is clinically proven to reduce morbidity and mortality; however, many eligible patients do not enroll in treatment. Furthermore, many enrolled patients do not complete their full course of treatment. This is greatly influenced by socioeconomic factors but is also because of patients' lack of understanding of the importance of their care and a lack of motivation to maintain attendance.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore the potential benefits of virtual reality (VR) walking trails within CR treatment, specifically with regard to patient knowledge retention, satisfaction with treatment, and the overall attendance of treatment sessions.
METHODS: New …
Changes In Exercise And Musculoskeletal Symptoms Of Novice Nurses: A One-Year Follow-Up Study, Judith Dianne Pugh, Lucy Gelder, Kylie Cormack, Anne M. Williams, Diane E. Twigg, Margaret Giles, Anthony J. Blazevich
Changes In Exercise And Musculoskeletal Symptoms Of Novice Nurses: A One-Year Follow-Up Study, Judith Dianne Pugh, Lucy Gelder, Kylie Cormack, Anne M. Williams, Diane E. Twigg, Margaret Giles, Anthony J. Blazevich
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Background
Nursing is a high-risk occupation for work-related musculoskeletal disorders and many nursing students have a history of musculoskeletal symptoms.
Aims
To quantify (1) changes in exercise and musculoskeletal symptoms from pre-registration to 12-month registered nurses, and (2) the best predictor of severity of musculoskeletal symptoms from measures of the five physical fitness components and exercise participation.
Methods
In this longitudinal study, August 2013 to April 2015, 62 (55.9%) of 111 nursing students fitness tested completed questionnaires measuring nursing work history, exercise, and musculoskeletal symptoms at baseline and 12 months post-registration.
Findings
Nurses’ exercise participation declined post-registration and 38.0% were …
The Effect Of Nutrition And Exercise On Mental Health, Rebekah Owen
The Effect Of Nutrition And Exercise On Mental Health, Rebekah Owen
Senior Honors Theses
Research has shown nutrition and exercise are especially effective in helping relieve mental illness. Mental health can be aided through dietary alterations such as increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids, fermented foods, certain vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Proper nutritional patterns help regulate neurotransmitters and assist in the betterment of brain functioning, offering protection from and maintenance of mental illness. Furthermore, the Mediterranean diet provides to be most beneficial for mental health compared to the standard American diet which contains additives harmful to the human brain. Physical exercise also provides to be a possible therapy for those suffering from mental …