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View article: Evaluation of Cardiovascular Risk Factor Control Among People with Diabetes in the Community Pharmacy Setting—A Descriptive Observational Study
Evaluation of Cardiovascular Risk Factor Control Among People with Diabetes in the Community Pharmacy Setting—A Descriptive Observational Study Open
Background: In some countries, community pharmacists provide advanced services to people with diabetes that improve glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk. This study aims to describe the cardiovascular risk profile of people with diabe…
View article: P.032 Accessing ambulatory care in neurology: understanding and addressing demand in Calgary
P.032 Accessing ambulatory care in neurology: understanding and addressing demand in Calgary Open
Background: Accessible ambulatory neurology care can reduce the need for inpatient evaluation. Aligning patient demand (service requests) with provider and space resources can optimize ambulatory clinic flow. In response to increasing refe…
View article: A.1 A national eDelphi process to establish Canadian quality indicators for the care of adults hospitalized for neurological problems
A.1 A national eDelphi process to establish Canadian quality indicators for the care of adults hospitalized for neurological problems Open
Background: Our aim was to develop a National Quality Indicators Set for the Care of Adults Hospitalized for Neurological Problems, to serve as a foundation to build regional or national quality initiatives in Canadian neurology centres. M…
View article: 470 Evaluation of cardiovascular risk factor control among people with diabetes in the community pharmacy setting – a cross sectional study
470 Evaluation of cardiovascular risk factor control among people with diabetes in the community pharmacy setting – a cross sectional study Open
Introduction Diabetes affects almost 140,000 Irish people and the prevalence is increasing.(1) In Ireland there is no structured programme in place for community pharmacists to provide care to people with diabetes, outside of dispensing me…
View article: O2-5 Mobilising People as Assets for community-based active ageing promotion: A multi-stakeholder perspective on peer volunteering initiatives
O2-5 Mobilising People as Assets for community-based active ageing promotion: A multi-stakeholder perspective on peer volunteering initiatives Open
Background Citizens who contribute as volunteers and peer mentors within a community are important assets that can be mobilised to improve health and wellbeing. In order to optimise the contribution of peer-volunteers to active ageing init…
View article: Mobilising People as Assets for Active Ageing Promotion: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on Peer Volunteering Initiatives
Mobilising People as Assets for Active Ageing Promotion: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on Peer Volunteering Initiatives Open
Background: Successful peer volunteering is central to many community-based, active ageing initiatives. This study synthesises the perspectives of a range of stakeholders involved in peer volunteering initiatives and provides recommendatio…
View article: The Perceptions of People with Dementia and Key Stakeholders Regarding the Use and Impact of the Social Robot MARIO
The Perceptions of People with Dementia and Key Stakeholders Regarding the Use and Impact of the Social Robot MARIO Open
People with dementia often experience loneliness and social isolation. This can result in increased cognitive decline which, in turn, has a negative impact on quality of life. This paper explores the use of the social robot, MARIO, with ol…
View article: The effects of MARIO, a social robot, on the resilience of people with dementia: A multiple case study
The effects of MARIO, a social robot, on the resilience of people with dementia: A multiple case study Open
Background: Resilience is a process of adapting to stress. For people with dementia, resilience is enhanced through having positive social relationships. Social robots, such as MARIO, can facilitate social engagement. However, the effect o…
View article: Mobilising people as assets for active ageing promotion: A multi-stakeholder perspective on peer volunteering initiatives
Mobilising people as assets for active ageing promotion: A multi-stakeholder perspective on peer volunteering initiatives Open
BackgroundSuccessful peer volunteering is central to many community-based, active ageing initiatives. This study synthesises the perspectives of a range of stakeholders involved in peer volunteering initiatives and provides recommendations…
View article: WHEN AND HOW I WANT: FEASIBILITY AND EFFECTS OF EMBEDDING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTO NURSING HOME CARE
WHEN AND HOW I WANT: FEASIBILITY AND EFFECTS OF EMBEDDING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTO NURSING HOME CARE Open
Physical activity (PA) is essential to maintaining health into older age. However, older adults living in nursing homes (NHs) remain highly inactive. This study tested the feasibility of a PA programme embedded into NH care and its potenti…
View article: Clinical effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for primary frozen shoulder: A systematic review
Clinical effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for primary frozen shoulder: A systematic review Open
Substantial evidence gaps remain for the non-surgical treatment of people with frozen shoulder.
View article: Cryotherapy or gradual reloading exercises in acute presentations of rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial
Cryotherapy or gradual reloading exercises in acute presentations of rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial Open
Objectives Rotator cuff tendinopathies are the most common shoulder disorders. As persistent symptoms lasting more than 3 months have been shown to be a strong indicator of poor outcomes, it is important to have successful interventions in…
View article: 67The Impact of a Companion Robot in Combatting Loneliness in People with Dementia Living in Residential Care. The MARIO Project
67The Impact of a Companion Robot in Combatting Loneliness in People with Dementia Living in Residential Care. The MARIO Project Open
Background: MARIO, a European Horizon 2020 funded project, developed a companion robot for people with dementia to enhance their social connectedness and engagement and thereby reduce their loneliness and isolation.An iterative process was…
View article: Feasibility of a physical activity programme embedded into the daily lives of older adults living in nursing homes: protocol for a randomised controlled pilot feasibility study
Feasibility of a physical activity programme embedded into the daily lives of older adults living in nursing homes: protocol for a randomised controlled pilot feasibility study Open
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03484715 . Registered on 30 March 2018.
View article: Can robots improve the quality of life in people with dementia?
Can robots improve the quality of life in people with dementia? Open
Dementia refers to a group of neuro-degenerative disorders that cause significant impairments to quality of life and difficulties performing activities of daily living. This symposium brings together representatives from four independent i…
View article: 095Can Social Robots Help to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in People with Dementia? A Delphi Survey
095Can Social Robots Help to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in People with Dementia? A Delphi Survey Open
Background: People with dementia (PWD) commonly report feelings of loneliness and
\nsocial isolation. Social robots may be a means of supporting connections with friends and family and with the person s environment. This study aimed to est…
View article: Examining the role of thoracic kyphosis in shoulder pain
Examining the role of thoracic kyphosis in shoulder pain Open
Introduction: Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that carries a substantial economic burden. Due to the challenges acknowledged with structural diagnoses, studies have labelled participants as having non-specific shoulder …