Background The ageing process is intrinsically associated with decline in physical
endurance, muscle strength and gait ability and balance, which all contribute to functional …

Developing and/or tailoring psychological interventions to align with patient preferences is a
critical component of patient-centered care and has the potential to improve patient …

Background Healthy behaviours are important determinants of health and disease, but many
people find it difficult to perform these behaviours. Systematic reviews support the use of …

Aging is associated with the impairment of health and functional capacity, and physical
exercise seems to be an effective tool in frailty prevention and treatment. The purpose of this …

Background Physical activity in individuals diagnosed with psychiatric conditions (patients)
has antidepressant and anxiolytic effects, but levels of physical activity are still low in this …

The prevalence of overweight and obesity has more than doubled in the past three decades,
leading to rising rates of non-communicable diseases. This study tests whether adding a …

Background Health insurers worldwide implement financial incentive schemes to encourage
health-related behaviours, including to facilitate weight loss. The maintenance of weight loss …

Introduction Financial incentive programs promote smoking cessation. However, the
incentive amount which should be provided—and how this may interact with other program …

BACKGROUND: 50% of prescriptions dispensed in the United States are not taken as
prescribed, leading to approximately 125,000 deaths and 10% of hospitalizations per year …

Little change over the decades has been seen in adults meeting moderate-to-vigorous
physical activity (MVPA) guidelines. Numerous individual-level interventions to increase …