AbstractBackground: Stroke research and rehabilitation has traditionally focussed on the physical impact of a stroke, with less attention given to associated psychosocial factors. This study aimed identify predictors healthrelated quality life (HRQoL) in chronic stroke survivors examine differences between nondepressed depressed participants. Method: Participants were recruited primarily from six major metropolitan hospital databases. A total 135 first-ever aged 25–96 years who 6 24 months...

Aim: The aim of this research was to produce evidence‐based recommendations on physical activity designed improve and maintain the health older Australians. Methods: authors reviewed existing guidelines consensus statements, systematic reviews, meta‐analyses articles. Draft were circulated stakeholder agencies an expert advisory group. Final then forwarded Commonwealth Department Health Ageing for Ministerial approval. Results: Australians complement current National Physical Activity...

Abstract Objective The Regenerate pilot study explored whether a 10‐week, community‐based progressive resistance training (PRT) program could reduce depressive symptoms in depressed chronic stroke survivors. Methods Participants were screened for status using the PHQ‐9 and confirmed by psychiatric assessment. Eligible people ( n = 45) randomised to PRT or waiting‐list comparison group. included two high intensity sessions/week 10 weeks at gymnasium. Depressive status, physical mental health...

Purpose. To measure the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) in a community-dwelling sample and impact self-reported UI on well-being activity older men women.Method. Participants were adults aged ≥65 years. Measures included frequency urgency incontinence, depression, positive negative affect social activity, independence activities daily living (IADL) self-rated health. The data collected by face to interview (1994) computer assisted telephone interviews (1996).Results. Of 796...

Diabetes may be associated with depression and antidepressant medication (ADM) use, but published findings remain equivocal. The authors' aimed to determine the risk of diabetes incidence baseline exposures (symptoms and/or ADM use).A prospective cohort study was conducted in a regionally representative sample non-institutionalised older Australian people (N = 1000, aged 65 + year), who were followed up biennially between 1994 2004 (attrition approximately 24%). Analyses excluded...

Physical therapists often prescribe exercises for fall prevention. Understanding the factors influencing clinical decision-making processes used by expert physical working in specialist and balance clinics may assist other prescribing prevention with greater efficacy.The objective of this study was to describe prevention.This investigation a qualitative from phenomenological perspective.Semistructured telephone interviews were conducted 24 recruited primarily Victorian Falls Clinic...

In a climate of increasing incentives to work effectively within primary health care team, the ability various professionals collaborate comes into focus. The principles effective teamwork can be learned and this learning is most achieved in field under supervision experienced preceptors. It also enhanced if learners have opportunity participate actively team do so from undergraduate level. A 3 year project underway Victoria involving rural placements for mixed groups nursing medical...

Depression is a disabling, prevalent condition. Physical activity programs may assist depression management in older people, ameliorate co-morbid conditions and reduce the need for antidepressants. The UPLIFT pilot study assessed feasibility of depressed people attending community-based progressive resistance training (PRT) program. also aimed to determine whether PRT improves depressive status patients.A randomised controlled trial was conducted. People aged > or = 65 years with symptoms...

Background. The assessment of levels physical activity relies upon suitable measurement tools. Objective. We aimed to investigate whether a practice nurse, using motivational interview technique, could encourage older patients increase their activity. Methods. Health and well-being were monitored at baseline 8 weeks following intervention. Physical ascertained both self-report measure ambulatory heart-rate monitoring. Results. Whilst reported higher follow-up, this finding was not confirmed...

ABSTRACT Inactivity has been identified as a major contributor to the burden of disease in older women. Study aims were: (a) assess personal, social, and environmental facilitators impediments physical activity women from ethnic communities; (b) determine factors associated with participation. Older (aged 60–84 years) were recruited local Italian (n = 20), Vietnamese 26) Anglo-Celtic communities. A survey questionnaire was administered participants' preferred language. The most common...

Background: The Active Script Programme (ASP) aimed to increase the number of general practitioners (GPs) in Victoria, Australia who deliver appropriate, consistent, and effective advice on physical activity patients. To maximise GP participation, a capacity building strategy within Divisions General Practice (DGPs) was used. objectives programme were ( ) train support GPs advising sedentary patients, b develop tools resources assist GPs. Objective: evaluate effectiveness ASP. Methods: A...

Abstract The genetic and environmental determinants of a brief assessment metabolic rate at rest under psychological stress were studied in 40 pairs monozygotic dizygotic young adult male twins. Height, weight age employed as covariates. Univariate analyses showed high heritability for height moderate rate. Classical twin multivariate modeling indicated that influences on resting entirely explained by body weight: there was no independent contribution to Metabolic stress, the other hand,...

ABSTRACT Inactivity has been identified as a major contributor to the burden of disease among older Australians, particularly those in culturally-diverse communities. This study assessed facilitators and barriers physical activity people from communities, investigated predictors participation by recruiting 333 seven different communities western suburbs Melbourne, Australia. A survey questionnaire that recorded was interviewer-administered participants' preferred language. The data were...

Introduction . Most Australians are dependent on their cars for mobility, thus relinquishing driving licences medical reasons poses challenges. Aims To investigate how general practitioners (GPs) recognise and manage patients’ fitness to drive, GPs’ attitudes beliefs about role as assessors, experiences in assessing reporting authorities identify educational needs. Methods Mixed methods: questionnaire mailed GPs from three rural two metropolitan Divisons of General Practice Victoria,...

Physical activity has a range of health benefits for older people. The aim this study was to determine physical prevalence and attitudes amongst respondents trial screening survey. A cross-sectional survey conducted. Subjects were community dwelling people aged ≥ 65 years, recruited via general practices in Victoria, Australia. Participants completed mailed tool containing the Geriatric Depression Scale, Active Australia Activity Readiness Questionnaire. Of 330 participants, 20% 80 years....

Abstract Aim To explore mobility care as provided by staff in nursing homes. Background Care regularly assist residents with their mobility. Nurses are increasingly reliant on such to provide safe and quality care. However, the nature of decision‐making when providing assistance has not been fully addressed literature. Design A focused ethnography. Method The study was conducted four homes Melbourne, Australia. Non‐participant observations 2011. Focus groups 18 nurses, lifestyle were at...

ABSTRACT The research reported in this article investigated the nature and purpose of older people's social interactions their local neighbourhood shops. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with observation 11 shoppers, aged 67 years older, six shopkeepers. Classic grounded theory analysis method revealed a previously uncharted psycho-social process associated these entitled by authors as Civic Socialising; it highlights that shops embody authentication themselves individuals...

To test the feasibility (for a potential randomised controlled trial) of computer intervention for improving social interaction and promoting mental health rural carers.The study combined pre- post-intervention measures with interviews to determine acceptability design participants. The consisted providing 14 carers computers 4-week training program on basic skills, using email Internet.The was conducted in community setting.The were 12 women two men, aged from 50 81 years, an average 65.5...

Background Mobility contributes to the quality of life and independence residents in nursing homes. To perform resident‐centred mobility care, staff need understand residents' physical capacity perspectives care. Aims objectives The aim study was explore intrinsic factors influencing their associations between these with a view informing resident care practice improvements. Design part larger ethnographic project exploring safe Methods Semi‐structured interviews home supplemented by...