A5044413111- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Sports Performance and Training
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Health Education and Validation
- Athletic Training and Education
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- ICT Impact and Policies
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
Australian Catholic University
2022-2025
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
2024
Unity Health System
2024
The University of Sydney
2016-2023
Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital
2020
North Central State College
2020
North Carolina State University
2020
Alliant International University
2018
Background: Nutrition knowledge is positively associated with energy intake in athletes, and therefore, improving nutrition may offer a cost-effective approach to prevent negative performance health outcomes low availability (LEA) described the Relative Energy Deficiency Sports (REDs) syndrome model. The aim was assess short-term influence of 60-min group-based education intervention on sports dietary elite athletes. Method: Twenty-five Canadian athletes were enrolled into 3-week prospective...
Background: Sports nutrition knowledge (SNK) is essential for athletes to support selection of a diet optimize sports performance. Unfortunately, assessment SNK limited by lack well-validated instruments. Valid would assist in identifying gaps athlete knowledge, as well tailoring and evaluating education interventions.Objectives: The aim this study was develop conduct content validation on questionnaire athletes.Methods: Focus groups (FG) with experienced nutritionists at four elite sporting...
While athletes’ nutrient intakes have been widely reported, few studies assessed the diet quality of athletes. This is first study to evaluate athletes using purpose-built Athlete Diet Index (ADI). A convenience sample 165 elite from Australian sporting institutions completed ADI online, with subsequent automated results provided their respective accredited sports dietitians (ASDs). At completion athlete participation, ASDs (n = 12) responded a range survey items Likert scale (i.e., 1...
Reliable and valid assessment of sports nutrition knowledge can inform athlete education to address gaps. This study aimed test the reliability validity an electronically administered tool - Platform Evaluate Athlete Knowledge Sports Nutrition Questionnaire (PEAKS-NQ). A 94-item PEAKS-NQ was piloted 149 developmental athletes (DA) in New Zealand, with a subset invited complete again assess reliability. Reliability evaluated using sign test, intraclass correlation Cronbach's α. Accredited...
Abstract Sound general and sports nutrition knowledge in athletes is essential for making appropriate dietary choices. Assessment of enables evaluation tailoring education. However, few well-validated tools are available to assess athletes. The objective the present study was establish validity Platform Evaluate Athlete Knowledge Sports – Nutrition Questionnaire (PEAKS-NQ) use United Kingdom Irish (UK-I) To confirm content validity, twenty-three nutritionists (SNs) from elite, UK-I...
Abstract Aims To evaluate the nutrition knowledge of elite Australian athletes, and to obtain feedback from sports dietitians on Platform Evaluate Athlete Knowledge Sports Nutrition Questionnaires' (PEAKS‐NQ) suitability. Methods National Institute Network across Australia recruited athletes complete online, 50‐item PEAKS‐NQ which contained two sections (General Nutrition). provided using a 14‐item questionnaire (with open‐ended items). The main outcome measures were score tool suitability...
Traumatic brain injury has been a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and disability. Patients may experience cognitive functional decline, depending on the severity. In this case report, patient presents with closed-head traumatic that was sustained after motor vehicle accident. Through comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation plan physical therapy, speech occupational neuropsychological assessments, able to gain functionality, as shown by his Ranchos Los Amigos Revised Scale. This scale...
In the United States many women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) leave their careers after becoming a parent. Attrition is simultaneously occurring with workforce shortages STEM two million jobs potentially unfilled by 2025. While there has been an increase recruitment of over recent decades, policies aimed at decreasing departure have not prioritized. The Family Medical Leave Act 1993 (FMLA) guarantees workers up to 12 weeks unpaid, job-protected leave, but shown...
PURPOSE: This study aimed to establish validity of an Australian/New Zealand developed sports nutrition knowledge questionnaire, Platform Evaluate Athlete Knowledge in Sports-Nutrition Questionnaire (PEAKS-NQ) for use United Kingdom and Irish (UK-I) athletes. METHODS: To confirm content validity, a convenience sample (n=16) nutritionists (SN) from elite, UK-I institutes provided feedback on the PEAKS-NQ via modified Delphi method. After minor changes, version (section A: demographics;...
PURPOSE: Reliable assessment of sports nutrition knowledge (SNK) would help inform athlete education to address gaps. Electronic is an accessible option able provide immediate feedback. The aim the study was validate electronic SNK tool - Platform Evaluate Athlete Knowledge Sports Nutrition Questionnaire (PEAKS-NQ). METHODS: PEAKS-NQ informed by focus groups with nutritionists (n=16) from elite institutes in Australia and New Zealand (NZ) content validity established via a modified Delphi...