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View article: Implementability of a co-designed programme to increase tailored exercise to reduce falls in older people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
Implementability of a co-designed programme to increase tailored exercise to reduce falls in older people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction Falls are a critical problem for older people, including those from ethnically diverse communities, who are under-represented in research. The aim of this pilot trial is to evaluate (1) the implementability of a co-designed in…
View article: Strength of associations between regional brain volumes and dual decline in gait and memory
Strength of associations between regional brain volumes and dual decline in gait and memory Open
View article: Discovering subtypes with imaging signatures in the Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome Consortium using weakly supervised clustering
Discovering subtypes with imaging signatures in the Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome Consortium using weakly supervised clustering Open
INTRODUCTION Understanding the heterogeneity of brain structure in individuals with the Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCR) may improve the current risk assessments of dementia. METHODS We used data from six cohorts from the MCR consorti…
View article: Advice to people with Parkinson's in my clinic: How to manage running-induced dystonia
Advice to people with Parkinson's in my clinic: How to manage running-induced dystonia Open
Exercise is an essential part of the treatment of Parkinson's disease. However, certain symptoms can make exercise difficult. In this viewpoint, we describe an under recognized symptom called running-induced dystonia (RID), which can preve…
View article: Gait in Older People with Cognitive Impairments During Rhythmic Auditory Cueing: A Scoping Review
Gait in Older People with Cognitive Impairments During Rhythmic Auditory Cueing: A Scoping Review Open
Cognitive impairment may influence the effect of RAC on gait. Studies with larger samples and a range of cognitive stages are needed.
View article: A scoping review of community-based stroke rehabilitation in low-resource settings
A scoping review of community-based stroke rehabilitation in low-resource settings Open
Background: There is a need for accessible and affordable rehabilitation services in low-resource settings (low- and middle-income countries) to support the increasing number of survivors of stroke. Aims: To synthesize existing literature …
View article: Digitised hand movement and plasma NfL are complementary biomarkers of the dementia continuum
Digitised hand movement and plasma NfL are complementary biomarkers of the dementia continuum Open
BACKGROUNDEmerging research suggests hand motor biomarkers help identify dementia, but it is unclear which test is best, or whether combining with a blood-based biomarker may further improve classification. We evaluated combinations of han…
View article: Referrals to allied health professionals for people with dementia: an analysis of general practitioner data from two Australian primary health networks
Referrals to allied health professionals for people with dementia: an analysis of general practitioner data from two Australian primary health networks Open
Objective To examine general practitioners’ (GPs) referral patterns to allied health services for people with dementia compared with those without dementia across two large Australian Primary Health Networks (PHNs). Design A retrospective …
View article: Stepping and tapping: combining motor tasks improves cognitive classification
Stepping and tapping: combining motor tasks improves cognitive classification Open
Gait and key-tapping are individually associated with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. However, it is unclear if these motor functions are correlated, or whether combining them improves classification of objective (dementia, M…
View article: Longitudinal Analysis of Intrinsic Capacity and Other Risk Factors in Aging: FREVO Study Protocol
Longitudinal Analysis of Intrinsic Capacity and Other Risk Factors in Aging: FREVO Study Protocol Open
Background/Objectives: Population aging presents important global and socio-economic challenges, especially in developing countries such as Brazil, where aging is projected to accelerate in the next years. This manuscript presents the prot…
View article: ‘Changing the Focus’: Co-Design of a Novel Approach for Engaging People with Dementia in Physical Activity
‘Changing the Focus’: Co-Design of a Novel Approach for Engaging People with Dementia in Physical Activity Open
Background: Promoting physical activity among people living with dementia is critical to maximise physical, cognitive and social benefits; yet the lack of knowledge, skills and confidence among health professionals, informal care partners …
View article: The right to rehabilitation for people with dementia: A co‐design approach to barriers, solutions and strategies
The right to rehabilitation for people with dementia: A co‐design approach to barriers, solutions and strategies Open
Background People with dementia of all ages have a human right to equal access to quality health care. Despite evidence regarding its effectiveness, many people living with dementia lack access to evidence‐based rehabilitation for promotin…
View article: Associations Between Brain Structure and Dual Decline in Gait and Cognition
Associations Between Brain Structure and Dual Decline in Gait and Cognition Open
Background Dual decline in gait and cognition is associated with an increased risk of dementia, with combined gait and memory decline exhibiting the strongest association. However, little is known about the underlying brain correlates. The…
View article: What is effective physiotherapy for dementia and how do we get there: a qualitative study
What is effective physiotherapy for dementia and how do we get there: a qualitative study Open
Dementia is a leading cause of disability. Physiotherapists play a crucial role in caring for people with dementia. However, previous research has found that physiotherapists have low knowledge and confidence working with people with demen…
View article: Dementia Rehabilitation Training for General Practitioners and Practice Nurses: Does It Make a Difference?
Dementia Rehabilitation Training for General Practitioners and Practice Nurses: Does It Make a Difference? Open
Background/Objectives: Rehabilitation helps reduce disability in dementia. The Australian National Dementia Action Plan identifies a gap in clear treatment pathways post-diagnosis, affecting the quality of life for those with dementia. Thi…
View article: Associations between dual‐task walking and cognitive impairment in people attending a cognitive diagnostic clinic
Associations between dual‐task walking and cognitive impairment in people attending a cognitive diagnostic clinic Open
Objectives Dual‐task walking performance is an early marker of dementia. However, there is uncertainty about which measure of the dual‐task test is a better marker. The objective of this study was to determine which dual‐task measure best …
View article: The Right to Rehabilitation for People With Dementia: A Codesign Approach to Barriers and Solutions
The Right to Rehabilitation for People With Dementia: A Codesign Approach to Barriers and Solutions Open
Introduction People with dementia of all ages have a human right to equal access to quality health care. Despite evidence regarding its effectiveness, many people living with dementia are unable to access rehabilitation for promoting funct…
View article: Changing the focus: Facilitating engagement in physical activity for people living with mild dementia in a local community—Protocol for a pre-post mixed methods feasibility study
Changing the focus: Facilitating engagement in physical activity for people living with mild dementia in a local community—Protocol for a pre-post mixed methods feasibility study Open
This study aims to address and improve the low physical activity levels among people with mild dementia by implementing a novel shared decision-making and motivational support program, named "Changing the Focus". It will utilise a pre-post…
View article: Associations between brain structure and dual decline in gait and cognition
Associations between brain structure and dual decline in gait and cognition Open
Dual decline in gait and cognition is associated with an increased risk of dementia, with combined gait and memory decline exhibiting the strongest association. To better understand the underlying pathology, we investigated the association…
View article: Dementia Rehabilitation Training for General Practitioners and Practice Nurses: Does It Make a Difference?
Dementia Rehabilitation Training for General Practitioners and Practice Nurses: Does It Make a Difference? Open
Background/Objectives: Rehabilitation helps reduce disability in dementia. The Australian National Dementia Action Plan identifies a gap in clear treatment pathways post-diagnosis, affecting the quality of life for those with dementia. Thi…
View article: A core capability framework for physiotherapists to deliver quality care when working with people living with dementia and their families/caregivers: an international modified e-Delphi study
A core capability framework for physiotherapists to deliver quality care when working with people living with dementia and their families/caregivers: an international modified e-Delphi study Open
View article: The Parkinson's Puzzle Box
The Parkinson's Puzzle Box Open
Introduction Women and those with younger onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) are typically diagnosed later and face unique situations and challenges. This essay aims to raise awareness of the difficulties in diagnosing YOPD and the need for …
View article: Pre-exercise and acute movement-evoked pain trajectories during a 24-week outdoor walking program for knee osteoarthritis (WALK)
Pre-exercise and acute movement-evoked pain trajectories during a 24-week outdoor walking program for knee osteoarthritis (WALK) Open
View article: Gym-Based Modified Powerlifting Exercises for People with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease: Study Protocol
Gym-Based Modified Powerlifting Exercises for People with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease: Study Protocol Open
Background Although powerlifting has been shown to increase strength and function in some adults, the safety and feasibility of powerlifting exercises modified for people with early onset Parkinson’s disease is not known. Methods People wi…
View article: “I’m still in the lap of the gods… I don’t know whether I’m going to improve or not”: listening to people with dementia or cognitive impairment and their support people, talking about inpatient rehabilitation experiences
“I’m still in the lap of the gods… I don’t know whether I’m going to improve or not”: listening to people with dementia or cognitive impairment and their support people, talking about inpatient rehabilitation experiences Open
People with dementia often experience poor outcomes in hospital and prolonged lengths of stay. They are sometimes labelled as having “poor rehabilitation potential”. This study aimed to understand the inpatient rehabilitation experiences o…
View article: Co-Designed Cardiac Rehabilitation for the Secondary Prevention of Stroke (CARESS): A Pilot Program Evaluation
Co-Designed Cardiac Rehabilitation for the Secondary Prevention of Stroke (CARESS): A Pilot Program Evaluation Open
Structured health system-based programs, such as cardiac rehabilitation, may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke. This study aimed to co-design and evaluate a structured program of rehabilitation, developed based on insights from focus gro…
View article: Associations of midlife fitness and obesity profiles with cognitive function
Associations of midlife fitness and obesity profiles with cognitive function Open
Low fitness and obesity at midlife are individually associated with later‐life decline in cognition and health. However, the relationship between profiles of midlife fitness and obesity with midlife cognition is unclear and was examined by…
View article: Models and approaches for building knowledge translation capacity and capability in health services: a scoping review
Models and approaches for building knowledge translation capacity and capability in health services: a scoping review Open
View article: Multi-omics and pathway analyses of genome-wide associations implicate regulation and immunity in verbal declarative memory performance
Multi-omics and pathway analyses of genome-wide associations implicate regulation and immunity in verbal declarative memory performance Open
View article: Program Evaluation and Refinement of the “Safe Functional Home Exercise” Program for Improving Physical Activity in Older People with Dementia Who Receive Home Care
Program Evaluation and Refinement of the “Safe Functional Home Exercise” Program for Improving Physical Activity in Older People with Dementia Who Receive Home Care Open
Introduction: People with dementia who receive home care have low levels of physical activity participation. Objectives: To evaluate and refine a co-designed exercise program for home care clients with dementia, led by trained care support…