A5043180027- Physical Activity and Health
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Community Health and Development
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Family Support in Illness
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Brain Metastases and Treatment
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Literature Analysis and Criticism
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
Loughborough University
2015-2025
Coventry University
2018-2021
Background Cancer related cognitive impairments have been subjectively reported and objectively detected in breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy are known to a profound negative impact on productivity, psychosocial well-being overall quality of life. Moderate levels walking be benefit the those affected by for managing impairment healthy adults, children, elderly. The purpose this study is investigate effects home-based, self-managed, moderate intensity intervention subjective...
Abstract Background Many people do not regularly participate in physical activity, which may negatively impact their health. Current activity guidelines are focused on promoting weekly accumulation of at least 150 min moderate to vigorous intensity (MVPA). Whilst revised guidance now recognises the importance making small changes behaviour, still focuses adults needing achieve MVPA per week. An alternative ‘whole day’ approach that could motivate public be more physically active, is a...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Physical inactivity is pervasive and prevalent in the United States, particularly among women of low socioeconomic position, with children. Structural social barriers make active leisure time a rare commodity creating pressing health issue because physical increases risk chronic diseases poor health. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> The broad objective this study to test effectiveness Free Time for Wellness (FT4W), multilevel intervention increase activity...
Abstract Background A novel ‘whole day’ approach that could motivate the public to be more physically active is Snacktivity™. The Snacktivity™ encourages individuals accumulate 150 min of physical activity in short 2–5-min ‘snacks’ moderate-vigorous intensity (MVPA) throughout day/week. Method randomised controlled trial assess feasibility/acceptability a intervention and processes was conducted. aimed recruit 80 inactive adults from healthcare services via social media. Participants were or...
Abstract Background Many people do not meet the recommended health guidance of participation in a minimum 150–300 min moderate intensity physical activity per week, often promoted as at least 30 on 5 days week. This is concerning and highlights importance finding innovative ways to help be physically active each day. Snacktivity™ novel approach that aims encourage small, 2–5 bouts ‘snacks’ throughout whole day, such they achieve 150 However, before it can recommended, there need explore...
Background Public health guidance acknowledges the benefits of physical activity any duration. We have proposed a whole-day approach to promoting called Snacktivity ™ , which encourages frequent 2–5 minute ‘activity snacks’ moderate-to-vigorous intensity. Methods Using repeated semi-structured interviews and think aloud protocol, this study aimed understand participants’ experiences integrating into daily life, provide insights refine delivery interventions. Physically inactive adults...
Evidence suggests chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer is associated with side effects such as cognitive impairment in domains of memory, attention, concentration and executive function. Cognitive impairments reported by patients have been higher levels emotional distress. To date, intervention studies to alleviate focused on psycho-educational techniques or training. Studies not yet considered physical activity a potential alleviating problems. Physical interventions are be effective...
Despite the unequivocal evidence demonstrating benefits of being physically active, many people do not meet recommended guidelines at least 150 minutes moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity per week. This can be changed with development and implementation innovative interventions. The use mobile health (mHealth) technologies has been suggested as a mechanism offer behavior change interventions.This study aims outline systematic, theory-driven processes user testing applied...
Adults should achieve a minimum of 150 min moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity per week, but many people do not this. Changes to international guidance have removed the requirement complete in bouts at least 10 min. Snacktivity is novel and complementary approach that could motivate be physically active. It focuses on promoting shorter (2-5 min) more frequent bouts, or 'snacks' throughout day. known whether acceptable public, it likely translate into health behaviour change.As...
Objective This research took a co-design approach to develop social intervention support people affected by cancer diagnosis be physically active. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with five key stakeholder groups: (1) adults recent breast or prostate diagnosis; (2) family and friends of patients; (3) healthcare professionals; (4) physical activity providers; (5) charity representatives. Inductive content analysis was used identify themes in the data. then worked subset...
Abstract Objective The benefits of physical activity across the cancer continuum for many adult cancers are well established. However, is yet to be routinely implemented into health services throughout world. This study aims explore patients’ and healthcare professionals’ views about integrating conversations support routine care during treatment breast cancer. Methods Healthcare professionals patients from UK living with or beyond were invited take part in semi-structured interviews that...
Objective Helping people to change their health behaviours is becoming a greater feature within the role of professionals, including through whole system initiatives such as Making Every Contact Count. Health services provide an ideal setting routinely promote behaviours, physical activity. Snacktivity novel approach that promotes small bouts activity (activity snacks) throughout day. This study explored professionals’ initial experiences delivering intervention routine consultations. A...
Introduction In the UK, smokers who use stop smoking services (SSSs) are four times more likely to than do not. Attendance has declined, warranting development of interventions address this. StopApp is a novel, brief online behaviour change intervention designed common barriers SSS attendance. It links widely commissioned service management software that enables instant appointment booking at user’s location and time choice. Methods analysis A two-arm parallel group, individual participant...
To examine the recruitment, retention, and preliminary effects of a Christmas themed physical activity intervention designed to increase participation in decrease sedentary behaviour inactive adults. Pilot randomised controlled trial. Recruitment from social medial platforms, workplaces, community groups UK. 107 adults (who did not meet UK guidelines for activity) aged 18-75 years. The consisted an email sent participants each day Advent (1-24 December 2021), which contained idea be...
Abstract Background Physical activity is central to chronic disease prevention. Low resource mothers face structural barriers preventing them from increasing their physical reduce risk. We co-designed an intervention, with the ultimate goal of building social cohesion through media increase for low resourced in urban settings. Methods In 2019, we interviewed 10 children (< 12 years) living Washington Heights, Manhattan. The interviews were transcribed and coded themes that guided creation...
Purpose To test the feasibility of introducing ‘Free Time for Wellness’ (FT4W) an intervention to increase healthy behaviours and reduce risk cancer. Design Feasibility study; Setting: Washington Heights, New York, USA is a low socioeconomic status area. Subjects Mothers aged 18 above with children under 12 years age living in Heights were recruited. Intervention FT4W, community-based delivered through neighbourhood-based app, offering weekly dance yoga classes, food pantry visits group...
Social cohesion is associated with healthier behaviors and better health outcomes, therefore may offer a mechanism for promoting health. Low socioeconomic status (SES) communities face higher rates of chronic disease due to both community- individual-level factors.The aim this study leverage social promote prevent in low SES community. This protocol outlines the methodology pilot assess feasibility an intervention (Free Time For Wellness [FT4W]) using networking platform (Nextdoor) mothers...
Background Smoking remains a leading cause of illness and preventable death. NHS Stop Services increase quitting, but, as access is in decline, cost-effective interventions are needed that promote these services. StopApp™ (Coventry University, Coventry, UK) designed to booking attendance at Services. Design A two-arm feasibility randomised controlled trial StopApp (intervention) compared with standard promotion referral (control) was conducted assess recruitment, attrition health equity the...