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Parental involvement in paediatric cancer treatment decisions (2010)
Journal Article

This study investigated parents' information needs and involvement in decision-making processes affecting the care of children diagnosed with cancer. Interviews and questionnaires were used to assess parental satisfaction in 50 mothers and 16 fathers... Read More about Parental involvement in paediatric cancer treatment decisions.

Exercise interventions in the treatment of depression (2010)
Book

Depression is a common psychiatric problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Whilst conventional treatments for depression have involved the use of antidepressant medications or ‘talking’ therapies, in recent years the concept of exercise thera... Read More about Exercise interventions in the treatment of depression.

Determinants of physical activity participation following traumatic brain injury (2010)
Journal Article

Aims The objective of the study described in this article was to establish the environmental, social, or personal determinants associated with physical activity participation in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods A multi-centre... Read More about Determinants of physical activity participation following traumatic brain injury.

Computer-based learning objects in healthcare: the student experience (2010)
Journal Article

Web-based computer learning objects, such as Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs), are becoming more commonplace in nursing and medical education. However, evaluation of RLOs specifically has been limited. The aim of the study was to determine how RLOs i... Read More about Computer-based learning objects in healthcare: the student experience.

Physical activity in rehabilitation and recovery (2010)
Book

Increasing physical activity at the population level is an important public health priority. Exercise is increasingly recognised as an essential lifestyle behaviour in maintaining health, preventing disease and rehabilitating a broad range of conditi... Read More about Physical activity in rehabilitation and recovery.

The PAVE study (Physical Activity Virtual Education): development of reusable learning objects (RLOs) to enhance nursing students' knowledge and understanding of physical activity (2010)
Book Chapter

The aim of this project was to design, build and test two sustainable reusable learning objects (RLOs) for physical activity (PA) and provide opportunities to assess changes in knowledge and self-reported behaviour following exposure. The RLOs develo... Read More about The PAVE study (Physical Activity Virtual Education): development of reusable learning objects (RLOs) to enhance nursing students' knowledge and understanding of physical activity.

Presentation 2: An individualised approach – MoveM8! E-mail and SMS physical activity communication in the workplace (2010)
Journal Article

Physical activity in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation (2010)
Book

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in a range of physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural problems. Exercise is increasingly advocated in brain injury rehabilitation since individuals with long-term conditions are at particular risk of dec... Read More about Physical activity in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.

Editorial: Exercise in rehabilitation: towards a population-based promotion of physical activity (2010)
Book

The price is right: making workplace wellness financially sustainable (2010)
Journal Article

Purpose – The public health argument for developing and maintaining workplace wellness programmes in organisations is well‐documented, particularly within the healthcare sector which aims to “set the example” for workplace health. However, workplace... Read More about The price is right: making workplace wellness financially sustainable.

Workplace complementary and alternative therapies for hospital?site staff (2009)
Journal Article

Purpose – Workplace wellness schemes are emerging in NHS settings, including complementary and alternative therapy services aimed at improving employee wellbeing. The aim of this study is to explore the impact of one such therapy service on service u... Read More about Workplace complementary and alternative therapies for hospital?site staff.

Staff perceptions of e-learning for teaching delivery in healthcare (2009)
Journal Article

Background: Web?based e?learning methods are increasingly used in higher education to support learning in pre? and post?registration healthcare subjects. Although new technologies are central to teaching and learning strategies, e?learning is not cur... Read More about Staff perceptions of e-learning for teaching delivery in healthcare.

How effective are physical activity interventions for alleviating depressive symptoms in older people?: a systematic review (2009)
Journal Article

Background: The benefits of physical exercise in reducing clinically defined depression in the general population have been established, although a review of the evidence for older adults is needed. Objectives: To assess the efficacy of physical exe... Read More about How effective are physical activity interventions for alleviating depressive symptoms in older people?: a systematic review.

Exercise intervention in brain injury: a pilot randomized study of Tai Chi Qigong (2009)
Journal Article

Objective: To examine the effects of a brief Tai Chi Chuan Qigong (‘Qigong’) exercise intervention on individuals with traumatic brain injury. Design: A single-centre randomized controlled trial pilot study. Setting: A registered charity day centre... Read More about Exercise intervention in brain injury: a pilot randomized study of Tai Chi Qigong.

Staff perceptions of e-learning for teaching delivery in healthcare (2009)
Presentation / Conference

Tackling NHS staff stress levels in an ‘eggstraordinary’ way (2009)
Journal Article

Occupational stress levels amongst employees are a key area of concern for the National Health Service with Government calls for healthcare employers to provide a positive ‘health culture’ and facilities which encourage staff to consider their own he... Read More about Tackling NHS staff stress levels in an ‘eggstraordinary’ way.

Using technology in health promotion interventions (2008)
Book Chapter

Improving health in the general population is key to government policy and essential to address the increasing prevalence of non-communicable disease in our society. Whether aiming to improve health at the individual, community, regional or national... Read More about Using technology in health promotion interventions.

Mobile phone technology in chronic disease management (2008)
Journal Article

Mobile phones are being used to improve nurse-patient communication and monitor health outcomes in chronic disease. Innovative applications of mobile technology are expected to increase over time in community management of cancer, heart disease, asth... Read More about Mobile phone technology in chronic disease management.

Q-active. Final report, executive summary, September 2008 (2008)
Report

Practising what we preach: worksite wellness intervention for healthcare staff (2008)
Book

With the rising prevalence of preventable disease, caused by our modern lifestyles, population approaches to health promotion are becoming an essential part of healthcare. Nursing is the largest occupational group within the National Health Service a... Read More about Practising what we preach: worksite wellness intervention for healthcare staff.