World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initiative
Background falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects
on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity …
on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity …
Effectiveness of registered nurses on patient outcomes in primary care: a systematic review
Abstract Background Globally, registered nurses (RNs) are increasingly working in primary
care interdisciplinary teams. Although existing literature provides some information about …
care interdisciplinary teams. Although existing literature provides some information about …
The effects of step-count monitoring interventions on physical activity: systematic review and meta-analysis of community-based randomised controlled trials in adults
UAR Chaudhry, C Wahlich, R Fortescue… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Background Step-count monitors (pedometers, body-worn trackers and smartphone
applications) can increase walking, helping to tackle physical inactivity. We aimed to assess …
applications) can increase walking, helping to tackle physical inactivity. We aimed to assess …
Improving prevention strategies for cardiometabolic disease
There is a growing burden of cardiometabolic disease in many parts of the world. Despite
some progress in its prevention, more can be done to tackle risks of its development in the …
some progress in its prevention, more can be done to tackle risks of its development in the …
Do physical activity interventions combining self-monitoring with other components provide an additional benefit compared with self-monitoring alone? A systematic …
T Vetrovsky, A Borowiec, R Juřík, C Wahlich… - British Journal of …, 2022 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective To determine the net effect of different physical activity intervention components on
step counts in addition to self-monitoring. Design A systematic review with meta-analysis …
step counts in addition to self-monitoring. Design A systematic review with meta-analysis …
Use it or lose it: a qualitative study of the maintenance of physical activity in older adults
Background Lack of physical activity (PA) is a recognised global public health problem,
which is increasing in prevalence with a detrimental impact on the pattern of disease …
which is increasing in prevalence with a detrimental impact on the pattern of disease …
The multifaceted benefits of walking for healthy aging: From Blue Zones to molecular mechanisms
Z Ungvari, V Fazekas-Pongor, A Csiszar, SK Kunutsor - Geroscience, 2023 - Springer
Physical activity, including walking, has numerous health benefits in older adults, supported
by a plethora of observational and interventional studies. Walking decreases the risk or …
by a plethora of observational and interventional studies. Walking decreases the risk or …
Health behavior change programs in primary care and community practices for cardiovascular disease prevention and risk factor management among midlife and …
Cardiovascular disease predominates as the leading health burden among middle-aged
and older American adults, but progress in improving cardiovascular health remains slow …
and older American adults, but progress in improving cardiovascular health remains slow …
Physical activity levels in adults and older adults 3–4 years after pedometer-based walking interventions: Long-term follow-up of participants from two randomised …
T Harris, SM Kerry, ES Limb, C Furness… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Physical inactivity is an important cause of noncommunicable diseases.
Interventions can increase short-term physical activity (PA), but health benefits require …
Interventions can increase short-term physical activity (PA), but health benefits require …
Exercise as a treatment for sarcopenia: an umbrella review of systematic review evidence
SA Moore, N Hrisos, L Errington, L Rochester… - Physiotherapy, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalised skeletal muscle disorder, and a
powerful predictor of adverse health outcomes. Exercise is a widely recommended treatment …
powerful predictor of adverse health outcomes. Exercise is a widely recommended treatment …