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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Long-term health conditions"”.
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The effects of expressed emotion in adjustment to long term health conditions and its role in post stroke depression
… the literature titled ‘Expressed Emotion (EE) in long term health conditions including those with a neurological basis’. A great deal of research has been carried out looking at the role of EE in psychiatric conditions where EE is now seen as a well established strong predictor of relapse in …
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An exploration of interventions for supported self-management and behaviour change delivered as routine clinical care for people living with long-term health conditions.
… and sedentary population, the National Health Service faces many challenges, not least the unprecedented rise in chronic long-term conditions. The first-line treatment for such conditions is lifestyle change, including weight loss, smoking cessation and increasing physical activity. …
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Exploring the food landscape in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, MI: Neighborhood racial characteristics and food availability
… food environment is an indicator of short- and long-term health conditions. Disparities in Covid-19 health outcomes have been identified as specifically impacting minority populations in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, MI. This study explores these cities' neighborhood retail food environments …
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Primary health care nurses discussing sexual health with older clients
BACKGROUND Primary health care (PHC) nurses are responsible for providing a comprehensive and accurate assessment of their clients’ health to ensure holistic care and improve health outcomes. Older adults (over 65 years) who are seen in PHC frequently have long term health conditions that impact on …
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Intersections between culture, sociodemographic change and caring: a qualitative study of current and prospective family caregivers in mainland China.
… caregivers for older relatives living with long-term health conditions also increases. This being so, this thesis explored the experiences and perceptions of current and prospective family caregivers, under the culture of Xiao (孝; filial piety). Design and Methods: Phase 1 was conducted with …
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Intersections between culture, sociodemographic change and caring: a qualitative study of current and prospective family caregivers in mainland China.
… caregivers for older relatives living with long-term health conditions also increases. This being so, this thesis explored the experiences and perceptions of current and prospective family caregivers, under the culture of Xiao (孝; filial piety). Design and Methods: Phase 1 was conducted with …
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Intersections between culture, sociodemographic change and caring: a qualitative study of current and prospective family caregivers in mainland China.
… caregivers for older relatives living with long-term health conditions also increases. This being so, this thesis explored the experiences and perceptions of current and prospective family caregivers, under the culture of Xiao (孝; filial piety). Design and Methods: Phase 1 was conducted with …
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Understanding our students : how aspects of students' pre-collegiate lives correlate with self advocacy, confidence, and risk taking
A US childhood trauma epidemic has created lifelong negative effects for children across the US. In addition to being connected to long term health conditions, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) make it difficult for students to learn in traditional classrooms. Although trauma-informed teaching …
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Identifying the health, wellbeing and social impacts in older adults using nature-based projects: a case study of care farming and community gardening interventions in Greater Manchester.
… has created pressures on resources, including health care and natural ecosystems. Subsequently, longer life expectancies and comorbidities exacerbates pressures on health services. The Global North faces ageing populations and long-term health conditions, illustrating a need for innovation. It …
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Socially constructing healthy eating: a Foucauldian discourse analysis of healthy eating information and advice
… a poor quality diet can lead to a number of long term health conditions and premature mortality. In response, a variety of materials, offering healthy eating advice from both state and commercial sources, have been produced in the UK to help and encourage people to eat well and avoid diet …
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Evaluation of the ‘Live Active’ exercise referral scheme
… of physical inactivity amongst adults with long-term health conditions or risk factors.There are over 600 ERSs in the UK, but the evidence base for their impact is relatively small and equivocal, with further research required to understand if they are effective at increasing levels of …
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A CASE STUDY INVESTIGATION OF THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS OF DISABLED STUDENTS AT A SMALL MISSOULA, MONTANA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bond, Chelsea, M.S. July 2009 Health and Human Performance, Health Promotion Title: A case study investigation of the physical activity levels of disabled students at a small Missoula, Montana middle school. Chairperson: Dr. Annie Sondag Introduction: One of the major goals for the nation, …
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A CASE STUDY INVESTIGATION OF THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS OF DISABLED STUDENTS AT A SMALL MISSOULA, MONTANA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bond, Chelsea, M.S. July 2009 Health and Human Performance, Health Promotion Title: A case study investigation of the physical activity levels of disabled students at a small Missoula, Montana middle school. Chairperson: Dr. Annie Sondag Introduction: One of the major goals for the nation, …
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Living with a long-term physical health condition: Young people's perceptions of participation in everyday activities, wellbeing and support
… the estimated 20 per cent of young people with long term physical health conditions (LTHCs) such as epilepsy, type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and many more. Despite the different characteristics of these LTHCs, research exploring their psychosocial impacts demonstrates …
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Personalisation of a multimethod digital health behaviour change intervention (DHBCI) for midlife women in the UK.
Background: Healthy lifestyle behaviours, including healthy diet and regular physical activity, are important behavioural determinants of the quality of life in midlife women. Midlife for women is also a key life stage that is associated with increased health risks of developing long-term health …
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Laser manufacturing of multi-functional and antibacterial surfaces for orthopaedic applications
… demand for implantable medical devices to treat long-term health conditions and injuries. Patients with implantable devices such as joint prosthesis, trauma fixation dental implants have a risk of experiencing device associated infection (DAI) which is caused by bacteria attaching to the …