Can previously sedentary females use the feeling scale to regulate exercise intensity in a gym environment? an observational study

Background Recent research suggests that the Feeling Scale (FS) can be used as a method of exercise intensity regulation to maintain a positive affective response during exercise. However, research to date has been carried out in laboratories and is not representative of natural exercise environments. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether sedentary women can self-regulate their exercise intensity using the FS to experience positive affective responses in a gym environment using their own choice of exercise mode; cycling or treadmill. Methods Fourteen females (24.9 years ± 5.2; height 166.7 ± 5.7 cm; mass 66.3 ± 13.4 kg; BMI 24.1 ± 5.5)) completed a submaximal exercise test and each individual’s ventilatory threshold (V˙T) was identified. Following this, three 20 min gym-based exercise trials, either on a bike or treadmill were performed at an intensity that was self-selected and perceived to correspond to the FS value of +3 (good). Oxygen uptake, heart rate (HR) and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were measured during exercise at the participants chosen intensity. Results Results indicated that on average participants worked close to their V˙T and increased their exercise intensity during the 20-min session. Participants worked physiologically harder during cycling exercise. Consistency of oxygen uptake, HR and RPE across the exercise trials was high. Conclusion The data indicate that previously sedentary women can use the FS in an ecological setting to regulate their exercise intensity and that regulating intensity to feel ‘good’ should lead to individuals exercising at an intensity that would result in cardiovascular gains if maintained

Multiple-Material Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms Created via Polyjet 3D Printing

Compliant mechanisms are able to transfer motion, force, and energy using a monolithic structure without discrete hinge elements. The geometric design freedoms and multi-material capability offered by the PolyJet 3D printing process enables the fabrication of compliant mechanisms with optimized topology. The inclusion of multiple materials in the topology optimization process has the potential to eliminate the narrow, weak, hinge-like sections that are often present in single-material compliant mechanisms. In this paper, the authors propose a design and fabrication process for the realization of 3-phase, multiple-material compliant mechanisms. The process is tested on a 2D compliant force inverter. Experimental and theoretical performance of the resulting 3-phase inverter is compared against a standard 2-phase design.Mechanical Engineerin

Dipyn o Gymraeg? A bit of Welsh? Bilingualism and automatic translation in clinical practiceaAssessment documentation?

National and CU Policy on Assessment in Cymraeg Cymraeg must enjoy parity with Saesneg, moving towards ‘Cymraeg yn gyntaf’. Students must notify University 6 weeks ahead of using Cymraeg in written assessment. Digital innovation in language Automatic translation of text becoming mainstream (email, social media). This may afford increased opportunities to use Cymraeg in formal settings, e.g., clinical practice assessment. Take-up of Cymraeg How can Cymraeg break ‘glass ceiling’ of use in formal settings? Professional conversations are in Saesneg, biasing future language choice (yn Ne Cymru). Cymraeg in professional settings may be limited to verbal exchanges. Documentation is predominantly monoglot (e.g. WNCR) Paucity of professional terminology in existence or use, in spite of ‘Caring In Welsh’ App. Clinical Practice Assessment Objective/descriptive emphasis in responses is more resilient to vagaries of automatic translation, compared with prosaic assessment types (e.g., extended essay). Professional terminology dominated by English terms with no equivalent in Cymraeg, and therefore less scope for mistranslation. Built-in (not bolt-on) translation legitimises Cymraeg Invites those lacking confidence with Cymraeg to attempt few/many responses in Cymraeg as desired. Students are keen/not keen? Students expressed concern at being judged on automatically translated versions of responses. Robust data across healthcare is necessary

Secondary prevention and cognitive function after stroke: a study protocol for a 5-year follow-up of the ASPIRE-S cohort

Introduction Cognitive impairment is common following stroke and can increase disability and levels of dependency of patients, potentially leading to greater burden on carers and the healthcare system. Effective cardiovascular risk factor control through secondary preventive medications may reduce the risk of cognitive decline. However, adherence to medications is often poor and can be adversely affected by cognitive deficits. Suboptimal medication adherence negatively impacts secondary prevention targets, increasing the risk of recurrent stroke and further cognitive decline. The aim of this study is to profile cognitive function and secondary prevention, including adherence to secondary preventive medications and healthcare usage, 5 years post-stroke. The prospective associations between cognition, cardiovascular risk factors, adherence to secondary preventive medications, and rates of recurrent stroke or other cardiovascular events will also be explored. Methods and analysis This is a 5-year follow-up of a prospective study of the Action on Secondary Prevention Interventions and Rehabilitation in Stroke (ASPIRE-S) cohort of patients with stroke. This cohort will have a detailed assessment of cognitive function, adherence to secondary preventive medications and cardiovascular risk factor control. Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval for this study was granted by the Research Ethics Committees at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and Connolly Hospital, Dublin, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Findings will be disseminated through presentations and peer-reviewed publications