To determine whether retirement at age 60 is associated with improvement or deterioration in mental and physical health, when analysed by occupational grade gender.Longitudinal study of civil servants aged 54 to 59 years baseline, comparing changes SF-36 health functioning retired (n=392) working (n=618) participants follow up. Data were collected from self completed questionnaires.Mental deteriorated among those who continued work, but improved the retired. However, improvements restricted...

Background: it is uncertain how recent changes in labour force dynamics may have influenced the increasing numbers of people taking early retirement industrialized countries. The Whitehall II study provides an opportunity to examine predictors one largest employers United Kingdom. Methods: we examined factors predicting a 7‐year follow‐up period from 1988 1995 using longitudinal data on 2532 male and female London‐based civil servants aged between 50 59.5 years. Baseline employment grade...

Abstract Background Exercise programmes are beneficial for cancer patients however evidence is limited in with multiple myeloma (MM), a that characterised by osteolytic bone disease, giving rise to high levels of morbidity including fractures and pain. Methods We conducted single arm phase 2 study an exercise programme (EP) as rehabilitation treated MM patients, evaluate feasibility, effects on QOL physiological parameters. Patients were given individualised programmes, comprising...

To explore associations between pets, and specifically dog ownership sleep, health, exercise neighbourhood. Cross sectional examination of 6575 participants the Whitehall II study aged 59 79 years. We used self-assessed measurement scales Short Form (SF36), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), Control, Autonomy, Self-realisation Pleasure (CASP), Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), exercise, perceptions local In addition Mini Mental State Examination which is...

Background Social media use has potential to facilitate the rapid dissemination of research evidence busy health and social care practitioners. Objective This study aims quantitatively synthesize between- within-group effectiveness for It also compared between different platforms, formats, strategies. Methods We searched electronic databases articles in English that were published January 1, 2010, 10, 2023, evaluated interventions disseminating qualified, postregistration practitioners...

The context of this paper is the changing nature later life in United Kingdom. It examines some broader issues early retirement. While there has been considerable debate about restructuring employment during latter part 20th century which led to a shake-out older workers from labour force, less attention given those who take voluntary Given importance retirement economy and social policy, it important find out how individuals make decisions. results semi-structured interview study decisions...

Background: To explore the relationship between work, retirement and physical activity. Methods: Cross-sectional analyses of data from self-completed questionnaires by 6224 civil servants aged 45–69 years participating in phase 5 Whitehall II longitudinal study. Results: There appeared to be a dose–response hours worked prevalence activity, with lower recommended activity amongst participants working full time (≥30 h/week), higher rates those part (<30 highest who were not at all. Physical...

Longitudinal studies are crucial providers of information about the needs an ageing population, but their external validity is affected if partipants drop out. Previous research has identified older age, impaired cognitive function, lower educational level, living alone, fewer social activities, and socio-economic status as predictors attrition. This project examined attrition in participants Whitehall II study aged between 51–71 years, using data from questionnaires have completed...

Retirement has traditionally been seen as the beginning of old age. It depicted mandatory expulsion from workforce and to mark transition a period ill health poverty. Such ideas associations are however being challenged in developed world by socio-demographic changes retirement People United Kingdom elsewhere living longer healthier lives, many older people have access non-state incomes that afford them reasonable standard retirement. There is still concern inequalities persist into Data two...

Exercise is increasingly recognized as a core component of palliative rehabilitation. The group exercise model often adopted means reaching more patients with limited resource. Despite the growth quantitative research examining this area practice, few qualitative studies have looked at patient experience participating in setting, and most exclude non-cancer diagnosis. aim study was to explore patients' experiences classes hospice setting. In qualitative, phenomenological study, nine...

Objectives Informal carers, often family members, play a vital role in supporting stroke survivors with post-stroke disability. As populations age, numbers of carers overall and those from minority ethnic groups particular, are rising. Carers all groups, but especially black frequently fail to access support services, making understanding their experiences important. The study therefore explored the aged 45+ years 5 accessing receiving social care services after hospital discharge. Design...

The increase in drop-out rates, especially among older people, longitudinal studies is a matter for concern if the results are to be valid. research reported here contains number of pieces evidence that might help address problem. These include literature review, survey some studies, secondary (quantitative and qualitative) analysis data from study civil servants (the Whitehall II study), new focus groups telephone interviews with participants this current study. findings relate reasons why...

Background and Purpose Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is a rare connective cancer treated with chemotherapy in the advanced stages. Emerging evidence suggests that physical activity (PA) improves symptom management quality of life for people undergoing cancer. However, little research reports their perspective. Method: Semi-structured interviews were used within phenomenological approach to explore factors affect people's ability be physically active while treatment. Six participants recruited...

This study examined pathways to retirement and the role of circumstances at work home (including introduction financially-enhanced early schemes) on retirement-related decision-making. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted within 2 years with 59 British civil servants participating in Whitehall II Study. Focusing experiences 33 interviewees who spontaneously discussed “early retirement” we identified three (non-applicants, successful applicants, unsuccessful applicants for...

Pain management is a major unmet need in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although many patients are treated disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDS), including biologic therapies, RA continue to experience significant pain. We aimed determine whether performing comprehensive pain evaluation feasible active receiving conventional DMARDs and therapies. The BIORA-PAIN feasibility study was an open-label, randomised trial, which recruited participants suitable for treatment...

Background/Aims One-third of patients develop delirium following admission to an intensive care unit. Intensive unit is associated with poor patient outcomes, including long-term disability and high mortality. Early mobilisation contributes towards the prevention reduction delirium. However, implementation early infrequent. The aim this protocol explore participants' experiences barriers to, facilitators of, in adult specific people experiencing Methods Three moderators will carry out up six...