A5008499473- Physical Activity and Health
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Renal function and acid-base balance
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Electrolyte and hormonal disorders
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Problem and Project Based Learning
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Higher Education Learning Practices
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Qualitative Research Methods and Applications
- Education in Diverse Contexts
Starship Children's Health
2020
University of Chichester
2015-2020
University of Washington
2016
Chichester College
2015
University of Westminster
2010-2014
St Mary's University College
2010
St Mary's University Twickenham London
2007
St. Mary's College
2007
Saint Mary's College of California
2005
Liverpool Hope University
2003
The objective of this educational guide is to outline the major facets effective small group learning, particularly applied medicine. These are discussion skills, methods, roles and responsibilities tutors students, dynamics groups effects individuals. It argued that bases learning skills such as listening, questioning responding. platform for methods facilitating thinking. strengthen generic tutorials, seminars electronic tutorials. However, success these dependent in part upon taken by...
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore factors contributing non-participation in a workplace physical activity (PA) intervention large UK call centre. Design/methodology/approach In total, 16 inactive individuals (nine male/seven female), aged 27±9 years, who had not taken part the were interviewed their perceptions PA, and which contributed non-participation. Transcripts analysed using thematic analysis. Findings Six superordinate themes identified: self-efficacy for exercise;...
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is one of the most common diseases childhood causing pain, swelling joints and reduced mobility. Previous research has focused on challenges psychosocial impact JIA, but there been limited attention given to how young people adjust adapt living with a long-term condition such as JIA. The aim this qualitative study was therefore explore adolescents' experiences particular focus process adjustment.Ten adolescents (7 female, 3 male) aged 13-17 years good...
Workplaces have potential as a setting for physical activity promotion but evidence of the effectiveness intervention programmes in small and medium sized enterprises is limited. This paper reports impact an which trained existing employees to promote their colleagues.Eighty-nine previously low-active from 17 organisations participated.A mixed methods evaluation design was used. Quantitative data were collected at baseline 6 months later using online questionnaire. Qualitative series focus...
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to assist dental researchers develop their expertise in qualitative research. It sketches the key characteristics research; summarises theoretical perspectives; outlines core skills data collection and procedures which underlie three methods research: interviewing, focus groups concept maps. offers some guidance on writing research provides examples drawn from dentistry education.
Peer health champions have been suggested as an important component of multilevel workplace interventions to promote healthy behaviours such physical activity (PA). There is accumulating quantitative evidence their effectiveness but yet little exploration why and how influence peer behaviour. The current study explores the role (PPACs) in influencing colleagues' PA behaviour from perspectives both colleagues.Seven months after introduction a programme 17 small- medium-sized enterprises...
Physical activity and psychological well-being contribute to positive lifestyle in youngsters who have Type 1 diabetes. The aims of this study were objectively assess the physical levels children with diabetes, investigate associations between levels, HbA(1c). Thirty-six children, mean age 12.8 years, participated investigation. was assessed using heart rate monitoring over four days. Children further completed Diabetes Quality Life for Youths Questionnaire, Self-Perception Profile...
No studies to date have evaluated the relationship between exercise and microvascular function in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Twenty-nine complication free children adolescents T1DM were assessed for skin reactivity, aerobic fitness (VO2 peak ) physical activity. VO2 but not activity was significantly independently associated maximal hyperemia of microcirculation ( p < .01). significant associations found venoarte-riolar reflex (VAR) vasoconstriction or Aerobic may be an...
Background: The current study objectively assessed physical activity (PA) levels and patterns in children adolescents with type 1 diabetes compared the metabolic physiologic health profiles of those achieving not recommendation 60 minutes a day (minutes·D −1 ) at least moderate intensity PA. Method: 37 (20 boys, 17 girls) aged 12.7 ± 2.1 years (mean SD), disease duration 5.9 3.0 participated. PA was using heart rate monitoring. Peak VO 2 , BMI, sum 5 skinfolds, HbA 1c daily insulin dosage...
Abstract Aims To assess the feasibility of implementing Child Health Assessment at School Entry (CHASE) questionnaire, developed to capture multiple dimensions health children in their first year school, and evaluate data quality, reliability validity. Methods Parents 278 year‐1 children, from 10 primary schools two London boroughs, received a parent questionnaire school nurses completed separate education records for whose parents consented. Additional on free meal eligibility ethnicity...
Objectives: Gestational age at birth is declining, probably because more deliveries are being induced. an important modifiable risk factor for neonatal mortality and morbidity. We aimed to investigate the association between gestational in hospital term-born neonates (≥ 37 wk’) admitted PICUs Australia New Zealand. Design: Observational multicenter cohort study. Setting: Patients: Term-born wk) PICUs. Interventions: None Measurements Main Results: studied 5,073 infants born with a greater...
A study over a 2-week period was undertaken to determine what the delivery success rate for letters given patient in accident and emergency department that patient9s general practitioner. This found be 60% at 2 weeks, rising 71% 4 weeks. The only statistically significant factor affecting this age of patient. importance these is emphasized.
Purpose Canadian long-haul truck drivers lead sedentary lives, but are receptive to receiving physical activity information address health risks. This study examined how would like receive in order improve their overall health. The purpose of this was twofold: 1) explore barriers have and using 2) understand should be structured delivered these overcome barriers. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 drivers. Drivers had, on average, 14.3 years...
Objective: Social support is one mechanism through which peer physical activity (PA) interventions influence behaviour. The aim of this study was to explore the sources and characteristics social for PA among office-based work colleagues. Design: A sequential mixed-methods approach used. First, network analysis utilised map support. Then interviews focus groups were used Setting: One UK public sector employer in south England. Method: Using an online survey, 99 employees (40 men; M age = 40...
Abstract Background To develop a multiprofessional consensus about the relative contributions of components children's health and well‐being to questionnaire that can be used assess these in London's children. Methods Semi‐structured interviews with health, education social services professionals were identify areas include questionnaire. These ideas as basis for wider Delphi consultation, 79 experts area child health. Round 1 asked panellists rate 54 items whether they should included or...