A5031177183- Physical Activity and Health
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Music Therapy and Health
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Sleep and related disorders
- Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
University of Stirling
2016-2024
University of Louisville
2015-2018
University of the Highlands and Islands
2013-2014
This study examined the impact of social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic on loneliness, wellbeing, and activity, including support, in Scottish older adults. A mixed methods online survey was used to examine these factors mid-lockdown, July 2020. Participants were asked state whether support had changed since pre-social distancing, provide details strategies keep socially active. total 1429 adults (84% aged 60+ years) living Scotland took part. The majority reported that regulations made...
Abstract Background Low physical activity in care home residents brings about negative mental health consequences, such as higher levels of depression and loneliness. With advancements communication technology, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, feasibility effectiveness a randomised controlled trial (RCT) digital Physical Activity (PA) resource homes deserve more research attention. A realist evaluation was used to uncover influencing factors study implementation inform how music...
This randomized controlled pilot study evaluated the effects of Psychoeducational Approach to Transcendence and Health (PATH) Program, an 8-week intervention hypothesized increase self-transcendence improve well-being in community-dwelling women aged 60 years older ( N = 20). The PATH combined mindfulness exercises, group processes, creative activities, at-home practice using community engaged research methods. Findings provided some support for effectiveness PATH. Although there was no...
Research supports the use of Web-based interventions to promote physical activity in diabetes management. However, previous have found poor levels engagement or not included health professionals and people with design tool.To develop explore feasibility indicative effect a promotion intervention diagnosed type 2 living remote rural locations.A qualitative approach using focus groups that patients were run identify key concepts, ideas, features, which resulted website. This site was tested...
The late-life developmental process of self-transcendence shapes elders' perspectives on self, others, the nature this world, and a dimension beyond here now. This qualitative pilot study evaluated Psychoeducational Approach to Transcendence Health (PATH) Program, psychoeducational intervention promote well-being in community-dwelling women at senior center. involved eight weekly group sessions using processes, mindfulness practices, creative experiences, independent at-home practice....
Objective:A Bingo club was selected for the design and delivery of a health intervention (Well!Bingo) in order to engage with older women living areas socio-economic disadvantage. In light our experience, we discuss significance setting relation typology promotion settings. Design Setting:The Well!Bingo physical activity piloted Scotland. Methods:In pilot feasibility study, were recruited face-to-face at over 2 weeks. The 12-week consisted three different structured exercise sessions per...
Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to explore perceived changes in physical activity (PA) due Covid19 stay-at-home and social distancing guidance among older adults. Methods Participants ( n = 1429, 77% female, 84% ≥60 years) living Scotland completed an online survey Summer 2020 measuring PA wellbeing (indexed through loneliness, health-related quality life). included open- closed-ended questions about how these variables changed response ‘shielding’ guidelines. Results From...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Malnutrition is a challenge among older adults and can result in serious health consequences. However, the dietary intake monitoring needed to identify malnutrition for early intervention affected by issues like difficulty remembering or needing dietitian interpret results. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> To co-design tool using automated food classification monitor preferences, as well food-related symptoms mood hunger ratings, use care homes....
ABSTRACT Background Physical activity is an important aspect of lifestyle management and type 2 diabetes, although the percentage people with diabetes achieving recommended guidelines low. Supported self‐management underpinned by group educational programmes may be helpful but difficult to implement in remote rural areas. We aimed test feasibility approach based on education delivered individually community‐based exercise advisors diabetes. Methods Following development online toolkit a...
Malnutrition is a challenge among older adults and can result in serious health consequences. However, the dietary intake monitoring needed to identify malnutrition for early intervention affected by issues such as difficulty remembering or needing dietitian interpret results. This study aims co-design tool using automated food classification monitor preferences, well food-related symptoms mood hunger ratings, use care homes. Participants were 2 separate advisory groups sets of prototype...
As part of the design process a low-cost minimal-contact diabetes prevention intervention, we issued blood glucose meter to people with impaired regulation (who are at high risk type 2 diabetes). We conducted feasibility study assess acceptability this intervention component and whether how recipients engaged it. A was given 19 identified through primary care, who were asked use in an exploratory way during 4-week trial period, try understand effect different foods on body. They advised that...
Within the last decade, multiple new medications have been licensed for treating type 2 diabetes. These agents are vastly more expensive than their predecessors and usage requires review in practice. This retrospective case series reviewed 55 patients to assess effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) mimetics as add-on existing antidiabetic therapy, including insulin, clinical The primary outcome measures were change HbA1c weight. Analyses also conducted test of: initial HbA1c; concomitant...
<h3>Background</h3> In 2013, we used participatory methods in a Bingo club central Scotland (focus groups, questionnaires, workshop) to design physical activity (PA) intervention for women aged >55 years living areas of high deprivation. The aim this phase was test the feasibility delivering club, while continuing with level public involvement. <h3>Methods</h3> players were recruited over 2-week period April 2015. target recruit 20 baseline measures. allowed use their hall 3 days/week...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold>: Low physical activity among older adults is related to adverse health outcomes such as depression and loneliness, poor function increased risk of falls. This study was designed increase through a digital, group-based, music resource examine its effectiveness on social, mental outcomes. <bold>Methods: </bold>Participants were 34 (65 years+) recruited across four care homes in Scotland randomised controlled pilot with waitlist controls. Surveys...