A5076064199- Physical Activity and Health
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Selenium in Biological Systems
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- TGF-β signaling in diseases
- Birth, Development, and Health
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
University of Ulster
2015-2025
University of Wolverhampton
2021
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
2021
University of Bristol
2021
Renovo (United Kingdom)
2002-2011
University of Manchester
2000-2011
Adequate I intake is important before conception and during pregnancy for optimal infant neurodevelopment. Recent studies have highlighted the prevalence of deficiency in UK Ireland. It possible that may be impeded by a poor knowledge nutrition. This study aimed to investigate among women childbearing age Ireland determine whether relationship exists between dietary intake. Females (aged 18-45 years) were invited complete an online questionnaire, which assessed estimated using FFQ. A total...
Abstract Background Most adolescent girls fail to meet current physical activity guidelines. Physical behaviours track from childhood into adulthood and providing with opportunities be physically active may have health benefits beyond childhood. The effects of walking interventions on adult cardiometabolic are known, however less is understood about the potential promote in adolescents. Following Walking In ScHools (WISH) feasibility study, this definitive trial aimed evaluate effectiveness...
Physical inactivity in adolescents is a major public health issue. Schools are important settings for physical activity interventions. The WISH Study was peer-led, school-based walking intervention that aimed to increase levels of adolescent girls. This study uses the RE-AIM Framework present process evaluation with focus on factors affected participation, motivation, and enjoyment intervention. Pupils (n589 12–14 years) were recruited from 18 schools border region Ireland Northern Ireland....
To suppress the transmission of coronavirus, many governments, including that island Ireland, implemented a societal lockdown, which included school closures, limits on social gatherings, and time outdoors. This study aimed to evaluate changes in physical activity (PA), mental health, sleep, media use among adolescent girls during lockdown.
Abstract Background Scarring is a major problem following skin injury. In early clinical trials, transforming growth factor β3 (avotermin) improved scar appearance. The aim of this study was to determine whether an injection avotermin at the time wound closure effective in improving Methods Study RN1001-0042, double-blind, randomized, within-patient, placebo-controlled trial, investigated efficacy and safety four doses given once. Patients undergoing bilateral surgery remove varicose leg...
Cow’s milk is the most important dietary source of iodine in UK and Ireland, also contributes to selenium intakes. The aim this study was investigate effect season, fat class (whole; semi-skimmed; skimmed) pasteurisation on concentrations Northern Ireland (NI) milk, estimate contribution consumer Milk samples (unpasteurised, whole, semi-skimmed were collected weekly from two large NI creameries between May 2013 April 2014 analysed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)....
Chronic wounds or ulcers are that do not heal in the usual manner. This type of wound is most common elderly and paraplegic patients with an estimated 1% population suffering from leg costs adding up to 4% annual National Health Service budget U.K. There identified need develop a device capable remote monitoring enables take charge their management under clinical guidance. A new ¿wound mapping¿ has been developed, which based on electrical impedance spectroscopy involves multifrequency...
Abstract Background Adolescent girls in the UK and Ireland are failing to meet current physical activity guidelines. Physical behaviours track from childhood adulthood it is important that adolescent provided with opportunities be physically active. Walking has been a central focus for promotion adults may effectively increase levels among younger people. Following on pilot feasibility trial, purpose of this cluster randomised controlled trial (c-RCT) evaluate effectiveness novel, low-cost,...
Abstract Background Young people have the right to be informed and consulted about decisions affecting their lives. Patient public involvement (PPI) ensures that research is carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ young rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ ‘for’ them. The aim of this paper outline how youth PPI can embedded within a physical activity intervention, reflect on impact provide recommendations for future in similar context. Methods A Youth Advisory Group (YAG) was set up Walking In ScHools (WISH) Study...
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<title>Abstract</title> Background Physical inactivity in adolescents is a major public health issue. Schools are important settings for physical activity interventions. The WISH Study was peer-led, school-based walking intervention that aimed to increase levels of adolescent girls. This study uses the RE-AIM Framework present process evaluation with focus on factors affected participation, motivation, and enjoyment intervention. Methods Pupils (<italic>n</italic>589 <italic>12</italic>–14...
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Abstract Background Regular physical activity is associated with physiological and mental health benefits for adolescents including improved fitness cardiometabolic health, increased muscle bone strength reduced risk of obesity. Despite this, globally, many (81%) fail to meet guidelines. Physical levels decline as children move into adolescence through adulthood may affect the likelihood developing chronic conditions. It recognised that parental support friendship networks play an important...