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View article: The Children – Sit Less, Move More (C-SLAMM) pilot intervention: Feasibility and acceptability of a multi-component school and home-based intervention to promote physical activity
The Children – Sit Less, Move More (C-SLAMM) pilot intervention: Feasibility and acceptability of a multi-component school and home-based intervention to promote physical activity Open
Background A high proportion of primary school children in Northern Ireland (NI) are insufficiently active. In response, an intervention adapted from the TransformUs programme was established to promote physical activity (PA) and reduce se…
View article: ‘I want food to be tasty and healthy’: school-children’s experiences with nutrition education and messaging
‘I want food to be tasty and healthy’: school-children’s experiences with nutrition education and messaging Open
Ensuring that children and adolescents receive adequate nutrition is a cornerstone of public health globally, supporting their growth, development, and long-term well-being, but not enough is known about children and adolescents’ perspecti…
View article: Diet in Pregnancy: A Review of Current Challenges and Recommendations. A British Nutrition Foundation Briefing Paper
Diet in Pregnancy: A Review of Current Challenges and Recommendations. A British Nutrition Foundation Briefing Paper Open
Pregnancy is a crucial period during which maternal nutrition, weight and lifestyle behaviours have a direct impact on both maternal and fetal health. This briefing paper describes dietary and lifestyle recommendations for women during the…
View article: Improving the rates of inpatient HbA<sub>1c</sub> assessment and medication deintensification in people with diabetes and frailty
Improving the rates of inpatient HbA<sub>1c</sub> assessment and medication deintensification in people with diabetes and frailty Open
Background Intensive glucose management in people with diabetes and frailty presents significant risk which outweighs potential benefit. Hospital admission presents an opportunity for interventions that may reduce the impact of overtreatme…
View article: P25 A quality improvement initiative to improve IV gentamicin management and promote a multidisciplinary approach to patient-centred care in the acute setting
P25 A quality improvement initiative to improve IV gentamicin management and promote a multidisciplinary approach to patient-centred care in the acute setting Open
Background Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic with a narrow therapeutic index requiring therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) to optimize dosing and minimize patient risk of renal and ototoxicity.1 In NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC…
View article: “Sport is NOT a luxury.” The perceived impact of the cost-of-living crisis on sport and physical activity opportunities for children and adolescents in Northern Ireland (NI): A cross-sectional survey
“Sport is NOT a luxury.” The perceived impact of the cost-of-living crisis on sport and physical activity opportunities for children and adolescents in Northern Ireland (NI): A cross-sectional survey Open
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View article: A process evaluation of the walking in ScHools (WISH) study using the RE-AIM framework
A process evaluation of the walking in ScHools (WISH) study using the RE-AIM framework Open
View article: Women’s experience of body weight management during and post-pregnancy: a mixed methods approach
Women’s experience of body weight management during and post-pregnancy: a mixed methods approach Open
Background Gaining excessive weight during pregnancy has been linked with adverse effects including increased risk of caesarean delivery and postpartum weight retention. Despite these recognised risks, currently no UK/Ireland gestational w…
View article: The Generating Excellent Nutrition in UK Schools (GENIUS) network: working towards a more health-promoting food and nutrition system in UK schools
The Generating Excellent Nutrition in UK Schools (GENIUS) network: working towards a more health-promoting food and nutrition system in UK schools Open
School food has a major influence on children’s diet quality and has the potential to reduce diet inequalities and non-communicable disease risk. Funded by the UK Prevention Research Partnership, we have established a UK school food system…
View article: Abstract 075: Associations between Glucocorticoid Treatment with Clinical Outcomes and Medical Complications in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Abstract 075: Associations between Glucocorticoid Treatment with Clinical Outcomes and Medical Complications in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Open
Introduction and Purpose The impact of glucocorticoids (GCs) on outcomes in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is insufficiently explored. This study examined associations between GC treatment within one week from aSAH and clinical …
View article: Correction: Nally et al. The Effectiveness of School-Based Interventions on Obesity-Related Behaviours in Primary School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Children 2021, 8, 489
Correction: Nally et al. The Effectiveness of School-Based Interventions on Obesity-Related Behaviours in Primary School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Children 2021, 8, 489 Open
We acknowledge an error in the BMI data in our publication [...]
View article: 189 Development of the Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health in Northern Ireland (Y-PATH NI) Study
189 Development of the Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health in Northern Ireland (Y-PATH NI) Study Open
Purpose The Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH) programme is an evidence-based physical literacy intervention, aimed at enhancing provision of physical education (PE). Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of Y-P…
View article: 186 Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health in Northern Ireland (Y-PATH NI) Study: Attitudes towards and experiences of physical activity and physical education
186 Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health in Northern Ireland (Y-PATH NI) Study: Attitudes towards and experiences of physical activity and physical education Open
Purpose Approximately 20% of post-primary school pupils in Northern Ireland (NI) receive the recommended 120 minutes of physical education (PE) per week. A more detailed understanding of NI schoolchildren’s perceptions of context specific …
View article: 173 ”You’ve got a lot of big hurdles to jump”: A qualitative investigation into parents’ and teachers’ perceptions of the factors influencing children’s physical activity
173 ”You’ve got a lot of big hurdles to jump”: A qualitative investigation into parents’ and teachers’ perceptions of the factors influencing children’s physical activity Open
Purpose Levels of physical inactivity in children remains a serious public health concern. The school and home setting provide a promising environment to support children’s physical activity (PA). Understanding the factors that influence P…
View article: 254 What is the cost of family-based physical activity interventions? A scoping review
254 What is the cost of family-based physical activity interventions? A scoping review Open
Introduction Globally, 81% of children fail to meet physical activity (PA) guidelines and the causes of such inactivity are complex and multifactorial. Parents can influence the PA levels of their children through modelling, co-participati…
View article: A process evaluation of the Walking In ScHools (WISH) Study using the RE-AIM framework
A process evaluation of the Walking In ScHools (WISH) Study using the RE-AIM framework Open
Background Physical inactivity in adolescents is a major public health issue. Schools are important settings for physical activity interventions. The WISH Study was a peer-led, school-based walking intervention that aimed to increase physi…
View article: Diabetes in reach team involvement could help improve inpatient deintensification rate in people with diabetes and frailty
Diabetes in reach team involvement could help improve inpatient deintensification rate in people with diabetes and frailty Open
Introduction: Our previous study has shown low rates of inpatient deintensification and high rates of adverse outcomes in people with diabetes and frailty1,2. The diabetes in reach (DiR) team consists of diabetologists working together wit…
View article: Tertiary centre study highlights low inpatient deintensification and risks associated with adverse outcomes in frail people with diabetes
Tertiary centre study highlights low inpatient deintensification and risks associated with adverse outcomes in frail people with diabetes Open
The assessment and deintensification rate in secondary care for people with diabetes and frailty is low. Inpatient hypoglycaemia, non-White ethnicity, and overtreatment are important factors in determining inpatient outcomes highlighting t…
View article: Effectiveness of the Walking in ScHools (WISH) Study, a peer-led walking intervention for adolescent girls: results of a cluster randomised controlled trial
Effectiveness of the Walking in ScHools (WISH) Study, a peer-led walking intervention for adolescent girls: results of a cluster randomised controlled trial Open
View article: factors predicting glucose and weight response to injectable semaglutide (Ozempic): real-world data from the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists’ audit programme
factors predicting glucose and weight response to injectable semaglutide (Ozempic): real-world data from the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists’ audit programme Open
Background: Previous randomised controlled trials have observed individual differences in response to Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP1RA) according to baseline characteristics such as glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and weight.…
View article: Characteristics of patients admitted to the hospital with diabetes and clinical frailty: preliminary data of an audit in a UK tertiary centre
Characteristics of patients admitted to the hospital with diabetes and clinical frailty: preliminary data of an audit in a UK tertiary centre Open
View article: A peer-led walking intervention for adolescent girls (the WISH study): a cluster-randomised controlled trial
A peer-led walking intervention for adolescent girls (the WISH study): a cluster-randomised controlled trial Open
View article: ‘Including us, talking to us and creating a safe environment’—Youth patient and public involvement and the Walking In ScHools (WISH) Study: Lessons learned
‘Including us, talking to us and creating a safe environment’—Youth patient and public involvement and the Walking In ScHools (WISH) Study: Lessons learned Open
Background Young people have the right to be informed and consulted about decisions affecting their lives. Patient and public involvement (PPI) ensures that research is carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ young people rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘…
View article: The acceptability of a peer-led intervention to promote healthy dietary behaviours among adolescents in the school-setting: a qualitative investigation – CORRIGENDUM
The acceptability of a peer-led intervention to promote healthy dietary behaviours among adolescents in the school-setting: a qualitative investigation – CORRIGENDUM Open
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View article: O.6.3-1 Implementation and evaluation of the Walking In ScHools (WISH) Trial in adolescent girls: mixed-methods process evaluation of a clustered randomised control trial using RE-AIM
O.6.3-1 Implementation and evaluation of the Walking In ScHools (WISH) Trial in adolescent girls: mixed-methods process evaluation of a clustered randomised control trial using RE-AIM Open
Purpose The aim of the Walking In ScHools (WISH) Study was to investigate the effectiveness of a school-based, peer-led, walking intervention, delivered across the school year, at increasing adolescent girls (12-14 years) physical activity…
View article: S12-2 The effectiveness of a peer-led school-based walking intervention on adolescent girls’ physical activity: the Walking In ScHools (WISH) study
S12-2 The effectiveness of a peer-led school-based walking intervention on adolescent girls’ physical activity: the Walking In ScHools (WISH) study Open
Purpose Adolescent girls are failing to meet current physical activity (PA) guidelines. PA behaviours track from childhood to adulthood so providing adolescent girls with opportunities to be physically active may have benefits well beyond …
View article: Factors that influence food choices in secondary school canteens: a qualitative study of pupil and staff perspectives
Factors that influence food choices in secondary school canteens: a qualitative study of pupil and staff perspectives Open
Background Adolescence is recognised as a period of nutritional vulnerability, with evidence indicating that United Kingdom adolescents have suboptimal dietary intakes with many failing to meet dietary recommendations. Additionally, adoles…
View article: Improving adolescents' dietary behaviours in the school-setting: challenges and opportunities
Improving adolescents' dietary behaviours in the school-setting: challenges and opportunities Open
Adolescence is a critical time of physical, psychological and social development, and thus, optimal nutritional intakes are required during this life stage. Despite this, adolescence is recognised as a period of nutritional vulnerability, …
View article: The acceptability of a peer-led intervention to promote healthy dietary behaviours among adolescents in the school-setting: a qualitative investigation
The acceptability of a peer-led intervention to promote healthy dietary behaviours among adolescents in the school-setting: a qualitative investigation Open
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View article: Associations between maternal body mass index, gestational weight gain and changes in weight from pregnancy to 12 years postnatally: Insights from Belfast cohort HAPO study
Associations between maternal body mass index, gestational weight gain and changes in weight from pregnancy to 12 years postnatally: Insights from Belfast cohort HAPO study Open
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