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Full-Text Articles in Public Health
Effects Of Bingocize® On Overall Physical Activity, Functional Performance, Blood Glucose Level, Sleep Quantity, And Quality Among Older Adults In Assisted-Living Facilities, Sepehr Rassi
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Bingocize® has been established as an effective falls prevention exercise program for older adults, but its effects on older adults residing in assisted-living facilities have not been examined. The purpose of this investigation was to assess the effects of Bingocize® on overall physical activity level, functional performance, blood glucose level, sleep quantity and quality in older adults who live in assisted-living facilities. Participants (N = 13; mean age 86.23 ± 3.90) were asked to participate in Bingocize® while wearing activity trackers (Fitbit Charge 3 HR) for 10 weeks. The activity trackers were used to assess the average number of steps …
Effects Of Evidence-Based Materials And Access To Local Resources On Physical Activity During Pregnancy, Kolbi Edens
Effects Of Evidence-Based Materials And Access To Local Resources On Physical Activity During Pregnancy, Kolbi Edens
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Physical activity (PA) during pregnancy has been shown to be safe and effective for improving maternal and infant health; however, only 23% of pregnant women exercise in accordance with guidelines. PURPOSE: To determine if the distribution of evidence-based educational resources as well as access to community resources will increase PA levels as well as knowledge/beliefs about PA during pregnancy. METHODS: Participants (8-12 weeks) completed assessments concerning their activity levels, as well as knowledge/beliefs regarding PA, during pregnancy. Next, participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention (IG) or control group (CG). The IG received educational information regarding PA during pregnancy, …
Ua12/2/1 Fit: A Health & Wellness Guide, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 Fit: A Health & Wellness Guide, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
Special magazine of College Heights Herald regarding health and fitness.
- Childress, Nicole. Welcome to Fit
- Southers, Mariah. CVS Shares 4 Ways to Beat the Flu
- Childress, Nicole. Do It Yourself Face Masks
- Goodlett, Ryan. Juices Add Zest to Life
- Southers, Mariah & Bryson Lacasse. Classic Shortcuts – WKU Campus Map
- Wells, Spencer. Little Fox Bakery Offers Sweet Treats for Every Diet
- Southers, Mariah. Turning Up the Heat – Hot Yoga
- Goodlett, Ryan. Iron Woman – Melinda Grimsley-Smith
- Wells, Spencer. Preston Health & Fitness Center: More Than Just a Gym
Effects Of Bingocize® On Quality Of Life, Fall Risk, And Health Knowledge In Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Alyssa Kathryn Dispennette
Effects Of Bingocize® On Quality Of Life, Fall Risk, And Health Knowledge In Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Alyssa Kathryn Dispennette
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Quality of life (QOL) is an important aspects of overall well-being in older adults. QOL is associated with functional, physical, and psychological health; all of which can be improved with increased physical activity. A high fall risk is associated with low physical function and QOL. One in four older adults experiences a fall each year, making it necessary to focus public health interventions towards decreasing fall risk and improving QOL in older adults. Bingocize® is a health promotion program designed to promote health, health knowledge, physical activity, and social engagement among older adults. The purpose of this study was to …
Bingocize, K. Jason Crandall
Older Adults’ Functional Performance And Health Knowledge After A Combination Exercise, Health Education, And Bingo Game., K. Jason Crandall, Katryn I. Steenbergen
Older Adults’ Functional Performance And Health Knowledge After A Combination Exercise, Health Education, And Bingo Game., K. Jason Crandall, Katryn I. Steenbergen
K. Jason Crandall
Combining exercise, health education, and the game of bingo may help older adults remain independent. The objective was to determine if a 10-week health promotion program (Bingocize®) improves functional performance and health knowledge in older adults. Participants were assigned to experimental (n = 13) or control (n = 14) groups. The intervention was administered twice per week at two independent living facilities. Pre and post functional performance and health knowledge were measured. Mixed between-within subject ANOVA was used to detect differences between groups (p < .05). Improvements were found in all dependent variables except lower-body flexibility, systolic blood pressure, and health knowledge. Adherence was 97.31% ±2.59%. Bingocize® has the potential to help older adults remain independent by improving functional performance. Statistical improvements in health knowledge were not found, but future researchers may explore modifying the health education component or using a different measure of health knowledge to detect changes. Keywords: exercise, older adults, games, health education, health promotion, functional performance, intervention
Chhs July E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, College Of Health & Human Services, Western Kentucky University
Chhs July E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, College Of Health & Human Services, Western Kentucky University
College of Health & Human Services Publications
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Ua12/12 Wku Wellnews, Vol. 2, No. 2, Wku Wellness Center
Ua12/12 Wku Wellnews, Vol. 2, No. 2, Wku Wellness Center
WKU Archives Records
Newsletter created by the Wellness Center regarding services, health and fitness.
Ua12/12 Your Healthstyle, Wku Wellness Center
Ua12/12 Your Healthstyle, Wku Wellness Center
WKU Archives Records
Newsletter created by the Wellness Center regarding services, health and fitness.
Ua12/12 Your Healthstyle, Wku Wellness Center
Ua12/12 Your Healthstyle, Wku Wellness Center
WKU Archives Records
Newsletter created by the Wellness Center regarding services, health and fitness.