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View article: The environment is very much firefighting and we’re trying to create that prevention narrative: Exploring the Implementation of Physical Activity Promotion within Primary care in England
The environment is very much firefighting and we’re trying to create that prevention narrative: Exploring the Implementation of Physical Activity Promotion within Primary care in England Open
Background Physical activity (PA) is crucial for prevention and management of chronic diseases, yet its promotion in primary care remains suboptimal. This study investigated how healthcare professionals (HCPs) in primary care across Englan…
View article: Physical activity promotion practice within primary care: a cross-sectional survey of primary care health professionals in England
Physical activity promotion practice within primary care: a cross-sectional survey of primary care health professionals in England Open
Objectives To investigate physical activity (PA) promotion practices among primary care health professionals in England. To assess whether attitudes, confidence, role perceptions, knowledge of PA guidelines, and PA behaviour were related t…
View article: Promoting Physical Activity to Cancer Survivors in Practice: Challenges and Solutions for Implementation
Promoting Physical Activity to Cancer Survivors in Practice: Challenges and Solutions for Implementation Open
Objectives: This study explored the challenges and solutions to the effective promotion of physical activity (PA) to cancer survivors in practice in Ireland amongst a variety of stakeholders, including healthcare professionals (HCPs), poli…
View article: Impact of the Promoting Physical Activity in Regional and Remote Cancer Survivors intervention on health-related quality of life in breast and colorectal cancer survivors
Impact of the Promoting Physical Activity in Regional and Remote Cancer Survivors intervention on health-related quality of life in breast and colorectal cancer survivors Open
Background The PPARCS trial examined the efficacy of a distance-based wearable and health coaching intervention to increase physical activity (PA) in breast and colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors living in non-metropolitan areas. This paper…
View article: Implementation and Scalability of Physical Activity Interventions Delivered Within Primary Care: A Narrative Review
Implementation and Scalability of Physical Activity Interventions Delivered Within Primary Care: A Narrative Review Open
Primary Aim To describe the features of implementation in the setting of primary care (PC) for physical activity (PA) interventions that improved total and moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA). Secondary Aim To assess the scalability potential o…
View article: ‘The illness isn’t the end of the road’—Patient perspectives on the initiation of and early participation in a multi-disease, community-based exercise programme
‘The illness isn’t the end of the road’—Patient perspectives on the initiation of and early participation in a multi-disease, community-based exercise programme Open
Background Exercise is the cornerstone of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Hospital-based CR exercise programmes are a routine part of clinical care and are typically 6–12 weeks in duration. Following completion, physical activity levels of pa…
View article: The promoting physical activity in regional and remote cancer survivors (<scp>PPARCS</scp>) trial: Physical activity maintenance
The promoting physical activity in regional and remote cancer survivors (<span>PPARCS</span>) trial: Physical activity maintenance Open
Introduction The study examined whether increased physical activity (PA) in nonmetropolitan cancer survivors was maintained 12 weeks following the PPARCS intervention. Methods PA outcomes were assessed using an accelerometer at baseline, e…
View article: Safety, feasibility and effectiveness of the remotely delivered Pulmonary Hypertension and Home-Based (PHAHB) physical activity intervention
Safety, feasibility and effectiveness of the remotely delivered Pulmonary Hypertension and Home-Based (PHAHB) physical activity intervention Open
Background Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a heterogeneous condition, associated with a high symptom burden and a substantial loss of exercise capacity. Despite prior safety concerns regarding physical exertion, exercise training as a suppo…
View article: Experiences and facilitators of physical activity engagement amongst colorectal and endometrial cancer survivors: the Wearable Activity Technology and Action-Planning (WATAAP) trial
Experiences and facilitators of physical activity engagement amongst colorectal and endometrial cancer survivors: the Wearable Activity Technology and Action-Planning (WATAAP) trial Open
Purpose This study explored colorectal and endometrial cancer survivors’ experiences of participation in a wearable intervention and the dimensions that influenced intervention engagement and physical activity behaviour change. Methods Sem…
View article: ‘The illness isn’t the end of the road’ - Patient perspectives on the initiation of and early participation in a multi-disease, community-based exercise programme
‘The illness isn’t the end of the road’ - Patient perspectives on the initiation of and early participation in a multi-disease, community-based exercise programme Open
Background Exercise is the cornerstone of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Hospital-based CR exercise programmes are a routine part of clinical care and are typically 6-12 weeks in duration. Following completion, physical activity levels of pa…
View article: Experiences and Facilitators of Physical Activity Engagement: The Wearable Activity Technology and Action-Planning (WATAAP) Trial
Experiences and Facilitators of Physical Activity Engagement: The Wearable Activity Technology and Action-Planning (WATAAP) Trial Open
Purpose This study explored cancer survivors' experiences of participation in a wearable intervention and the dimensions that influenced intervention engagement and physical activity behaviour change. Methods Semi-structured interviews (n …
View article: Exploration of physical activity knowledge, preferences and support needs among pulmonary hypertension patients
Exploration of physical activity knowledge, preferences and support needs among pulmonary hypertension patients Open
Objective Physical activity (PA) is an established adjunct therapy for pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients to mitigate PH symptoms and improve quality of life. However, PA engagement within this population remains low. This study investig…
View article: Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Cancer Survivors’ Health Behaviour Change Barriers and Desired Supports
Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Cancer Survivors’ Health Behaviour Change Barriers and Desired Supports Open
Purpose. Cancer survivors are at risk of comorbidities, with those in non-metropolitan areas being particularly susceptible. Survivors identify unique barriers and supports to facilitate change, which may differ across survivors’ geographi…
View article: “It is the fear of exercise that stops me” – attitudes and dimensions influencing physical activity in pulmonary hypertension patients
“It is the fear of exercise that stops me” – attitudes and dimensions influencing physical activity in pulmonary hypertension patients Open
Pulmonary hypertension is a progressive cardiorespiratory disease that is characterized by considerable morbidity and mortality. While physical activity can improve symptoms and quality of life, engagement in this population is suboptimal.…
View article: Predicting physical activity change in cancer survivors: an application of the Health Action Process Approach
Predicting physical activity change in cancer survivors: an application of the Health Action Process Approach Open
Purpose Previous research has not examined the utility of the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) to predict physical activity (PA) change in cancer survivors. The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy of a HAPA-based model in…
View article: Pulmonary hypertension and home-based (PHAHB) exercise intervention: protocol for a feasibility study
Pulmonary hypertension and home-based (PHAHB) exercise intervention: protocol for a feasibility study Open
Introduction Novel therapies for pulmonary hypertension (PH) have improved survival and slowed disease progression. However, patients still present with symptoms of exertional dyspnoea and fatigue, which impacts their ability to perform ac…
View article: Factors influencing physical activity in adults with cystic fibrosis
Factors influencing physical activity in adults with cystic fibrosis Open
Background Physical activity (PA) is a well-documented and accepted adjunct therapy for the maintenance and improvement of long-term health in cystic fibrosis (CF). Although the benefits of PA for CF populations are well-established, adher…
View article: Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis
Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis Open
Background: Despite the well-established physical and psychological benefits of physical activity (PA) for cystic fibrosis (CF) populations, adherence to PA programmes within this population remains low. This study aimed to investigate the…
View article: Fitbit wear-time and patterns of activity in cancer survivors throughout a physical activity intervention and follow-up: Exploratory analysis from a randomised controlled trial
Fitbit wear-time and patterns of activity in cancer survivors throughout a physical activity intervention and follow-up: Exploratory analysis from a randomised controlled trial Open
Step count was maintained throughout the trial displaying promise for the effectiveness of smart-wearable interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour beyond the intervention period. Further worthwhile work should compare more advanced smar…
View article: Psychological correlates of physical activity and exercise preferences in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan cancer survivors
Psychological correlates of physical activity and exercise preferences in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan cancer survivors Open
Objective Interventions to increase physical activity (PA) in cancer survivors have often adopted a “one‐size‐fits‐all” approach and may benefit from being tailored to psychological constructs associated with behavior. The study objective …
View article: Predicting Intention to Participate in Self-Management Behaviors in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A Multi-National Study
Predicting Intention to Participate in Self-Management Behaviors in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A Multi-National Study Open
Rationale: Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition that predisposes patients to substantially increased risk of early-onset atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. FH risks can be minimized through regular participation i…
View article: Does measuring the bone mineral density of patients identified as having an osteopaenic X-ray appearance affect bone health treatment decisions? A real-world retrospective analysis
Does measuring the bone mineral density of patients identified as having an osteopaenic X-ray appearance affect bone health treatment decisions? A real-world retrospective analysis Open
Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by low bone mass, defined by the World Health Organization as equalling or exceeding 2.5 standard deviations below the mean for healthy young adult women at any site, and is associated with increased…
View article: Promoting physical activity in regional and remote cancer survivors (PPARCS) using wearables and health coaching: randomised controlled trial protocol
Promoting physical activity in regional and remote cancer survivors (PPARCS) using wearables and health coaching: randomised controlled trial protocol Open
Introduction Physically active cancer survivors have substantially less cancer recurrence and improved survival compared with those who are inactive. However, the majority of survivors (70%–90%) are not meeting the physical activity (PA) g…