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View article: Parental and adolescent positive affect and optimism as predictors of post-surgical mood and functioning in adolescents undergoing spinal fusion surgery
Parental and adolescent positive affect and optimism as predictors of post-surgical mood and functioning in adolescents undergoing spinal fusion surgery Open
While most adolescents display a steady recovery trajectory following surgery, some develop chronic postsurgical pain (CPP), which can significantly impact their functioning. Psychosocial factors are known to play a role in the recovery fr…
View article: Sedentary patterns and health outcomes in the oldest-old: a latent profile analysis
Sedentary patterns and health outcomes in the oldest-old: a latent profile analysis Open
Background Sedentary behavior is most prevalent among those aged 80 years and above, referred to as the oldest-old. Current literature emphasizes the significance of sedentary behavior patterns, but further evidence is required to understa…
View article: A Two-Phased Pilot Study Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of the Cognitively Enriched Walking Program “Take a Walk with Your Brain” for Older Adults
A Two-Phased Pilot Study Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of the Cognitively Enriched Walking Program “Take a Walk with Your Brain” for Older Adults Open
Given the aging population, finding solutions to retain optimal cognitive capacity is a research priority. The potential of physical activity to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and to enhance cognitive functioning is established. Comb…
View article: A review of implementation and evaluation frameworks for public health interventions to inform co-creation: a Health CASCADE study
A review of implementation and evaluation frameworks for public health interventions to inform co-creation: a Health CASCADE study Open
View article: Child and Parent Risk and Resilience Factors as Predictors of Long-term Recovery in Youth Undergoing Spinal Fusion Surgery
Child and Parent Risk and Resilience Factors as Predictors of Long-term Recovery in Youth Undergoing Spinal Fusion Surgery Open
Objectives: Undertreated pediatric postsurgical pain negatively affects health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and functioning and may lead to chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP). Predictors of recovery have been identified but more research …
View article: Sedentary Patterns and Health Outcomes in the Oldest-Old: a Latent Profile Analysis
Sedentary Patterns and Health Outcomes in the Oldest-Old: a Latent Profile Analysis Open
Background. Sedentary behavior is most prevalent among those aged 80 and above. Current literature emphasizes the significance of SB patterns, but further evidence is required to understand how these patterns relate to specific health outc…
View article: A review of implementation and evaluation frameworks for public health to inform co-creation
A review of implementation and evaluation frameworks for public health to inform co-creation Open
Background Co-creation is a promising approach attempting to bridge the knowledge translation gap between research and practice to tackle complex and wicked public health problems. While implementation and evaluation frameworks for public …
View article: S15-4 Challenges in translating research from controlled to real-life settings: preliminary results and evaluation of the “Take your brain for a walk” study
S15-4 Challenges in translating research from controlled to real-life settings: preliminary results and evaluation of the “Take your brain for a walk” study Open
Purpose Developing strategies to promote healthy cognitive ageing is a priority given the growing ageing population. Recent research has shown that cognitive activity (CA) combined with physical activity (PA) improves cognitive functioning…
View article: Monitoring the initial recovery after fusion surgery using activity trackers in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: going in the lumbar spine decreases the daily step count
Monitoring the initial recovery after fusion surgery using activity trackers in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: going in the lumbar spine decreases the daily step count Open
View article: An examination of the reciprocal associations between physical activity and anxiety, depressive symptoms, and sleep quality during the first 9 weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium
An examination of the reciprocal associations between physical activity and anxiety, depressive symptoms, and sleep quality during the first 9 weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Open
View article: A Brief Report on the Reciprocal Associations between Physical Activity and Mental Well-being during the First 9 Weeks of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Belgium
A Brief Report on the Reciprocal Associations between Physical Activity and Mental Well-being during the First 9 Weeks of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Belgium Open
During the initial outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many countries imposed a total lockdown (containment at home). Although it was still allowed in Belgium to be physically active or exercise with people from your household in the…
View article: A Brief Report on the Reciprocal Associations between Physical Activity and Mental Well-being during the First 9 Weeks of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Belgium
A Brief Report on the Reciprocal Associations between Physical Activity and Mental Well-being during the First 9 Weeks of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Belgium Open
During the initial outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many countries imposed a total lockdown (containment at home). Although it was still allowed in Belgium to be physically active or exercise with people from your household in the…
View article: The GRANDPACT Project: The Development and Evaluation of an Intergenerational Program for Grandchildren and Their Grandparents to Stimulate Physical Activity and Cognitive Function Using Co-Creation
The GRANDPACT Project: The Development and Evaluation of an Intergenerational Program for Grandchildren and Their Grandparents to Stimulate Physical Activity and Cognitive Function Using Co-Creation Open
In recent years, increased attention has been devoted to intergenerational physical activity (PA) programs because they may have several benefits for both children and older adults (e.g., the reduction of ageism). An intergenerational PA p…
View article: Conceptualization of a cognitively enriched walking program for older adults: a co-design study with experts and end users
Conceptualization of a cognitively enriched walking program for older adults: a co-design study with experts and end users Open
View article: Peer Review #1 of "The beneficial effect of physical activity on cognitive function in community-dwelling older persons with locomotive syndrome (v0.2)"
Peer Review #1 of "The beneficial effect of physical activity on cognitive function in community-dwelling older persons with locomotive syndrome (v0.2)" Open
Background.Cognitive decline is closely related to motor decline.Locomotive syndrome (LS) is defined as a state associated with a high risk of requiring support because of locomotive organ disorders, and can be evaluated using a questionna…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "The beneficial effect of physical activity on cognitive function in community-dwelling older persons with locomotive syndrome (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "The beneficial effect of physical activity on cognitive function in community-dwelling older persons with locomotive syndrome (v0.1)" Open
Background.Cognitive decline is closely related to motor decline.Locomotive syndrome (LS) is defined as a state associated with a high risk of requiring support because of locomotive organ disorders, and can be evaluated using a questionna…
View article: Association of parental and adolescent emotion-related factors with adolescent chronic pain behaviors
Association of parental and adolescent emotion-related factors with adolescent chronic pain behaviors Open
Chronic pain is a prevalent condition in youth, and the pain experience is strongly influenced by emotional processes. Studying emotion variability and regulation (ER) may help better understand pain behavior. As the development of emotion…
View article: Conceptualization of A Cognitively Enriched Walking Program For Older Adults: A Co-Design Study With Experts and End Users
Conceptualization of A Cognitively Enriched Walking Program For Older Adults: A Co-Design Study With Experts and End Users Open
Background Research in controlled laboratory settings shows that physical activity programs enriched with cognitive challenges enhance the benefits of physical activity on cognition in older adults. This translational study aimed to concep…
View article: When, why, and how do People Deviate from Physical Distancing Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study
When, why, and how do People Deviate from Physical Distancing Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study Open
Need for social contact pushed people to deviate from physical distancing measures in a deliberate manner. Potential areas for future interventions aimed at promoting adherence to physical distancing measures and enhancing psychosocial wel…
View article: Adherence to the Physical Distancing Measures during the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A HAPA‐Based Perspective
Adherence to the Physical Distancing Measures during the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A HAPA‐Based Perspective Open
Background The COVID‐19 pandemic requires massive and rapid behavior change. The Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) describes personal determinants that play a key role in behavior change. This study investigated whether these determina…
View article: A risk-resilience perspective on adolescent pain-related functioning : a multi-method, multi-theoretical approach
A risk-resilience perspective on adolescent pain-related functioning : a multi-method, multi-theoretical approach Open
View article: Investigating How Parental Instructions and Protective Responses Mediate the Relationship Between Parental Psychological Flexibility and Pain-Related Behavior in Adolescents With Chronic Pain: A Daily Diary Study
Investigating How Parental Instructions and Protective Responses Mediate the Relationship Between Parental Psychological Flexibility and Pain-Related Behavior in Adolescents With Chronic Pain: A Daily Diary Study Open
Our findings suggest an (indirect) adaptive role of parental psychological flexibility on adolescent daily pain-related behavior via its impact on parental protective behavior. If our findings replicate, they would suggest that these paren…
View article: A Network Analysis of Potential Antecedents and Consequences of Pain-Related Activity Avoidance and Activity Engagement in Adolescents
A Network Analysis of Potential Antecedents and Consequences of Pain-Related Activity Avoidance and Activity Engagement in Adolescents Open
Objective This study sets out to identify potential daily antecedents and consequences of pain-related activity avoidance and engagement behavior in adolescents with chronic pain. Methods Adolescents (N = 65, Mage = 14.41) completed baseli…
View article: How an Understanding of Our Ability to Adhere to Verbal Rules Can Increase Insight Into (Mal)adaptive Functioning in Chronic Pain
How an Understanding of Our Ability to Adhere to Verbal Rules Can Increase Insight Into (Mal)adaptive Functioning in Chronic Pain Open
View article: Child Pain In Context (CP-IC) study : protocol
Child Pain In Context (CP-IC) study : protocol Open
View article: Resilience Factors in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Their Parents: The Role of Child and Parent Psychological Flexibility
Resilience Factors in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Their Parents: The Role of Child and Parent Psychological Flexibility Open
Our findings indicate that child and parental PF are resilience factors and that pain acceptance buffers the negative impact of pain intensity. Implications for psychosocial interventions that target (pain-specific) PF in children and pare…
View article: Postoperative Recovery after Spinal Fusion Surgery (PR-SF) study : protocol
Postoperative Recovery after Spinal Fusion Surgery (PR-SF) study : protocol Open