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A systematic review on the prevalence of physical activity in informal / unpaid carers in the UK
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A systematic review on the barriers and facilitators to physical activity in informal / unpaid carers worldwide
What are the barriers and facilitators to physical activity in unpaid / informal carers in the UK
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A systematic review on the barriers and facilitators to physical activity in informal / unpaid carers in the UK
What are the barriers and facilitators to physical activity in unpaid / informal carers in the UK
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A systematic review on the prevalence of physical activity in informal / unpaid carers worldwide
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Participation in group outings, gender related profiling and preferences of outings for carers of individuals living with dementia: systematic review
Supporting adult unpaid carers via an online dancing intervention: A feasibility/acceptability study
Unpaid carers often experience poor mental and physical health linked to their caring role. Engagement in physical activity has been shown to alleviate these negative health outcomes, but it is harder for carers to find the time, energy and space to exercise. This qualitative study, based in the UK, explored the feasibility of an online, dance-based physical activity intervention with six female unpaid carers. Five themes resulted from the thematic analysis of the pre- and post-intervention interviews: Perceived physical health benefits of the intervention; Perceived mental health benefits of the intervention; Satisfactoriness of the dance classes; Impact of caring responsibilities on participation; and Suggestions for future classes. Further research is required to measure the effectiveness of the dance intervention in improving mental and physical wellbeing with larger samples including a wider mix of carers in terms of gender, age and health conditions of the care recipients, as well as international samples. Future research should also consider the barriers that some carers may face when accessing an online intervention, and alternative forms of exercise that may appeal to other groups of carers (e.g., male carers, older adult carers)
Longâterm care facilities' response to the COVID â19 pandemic: An international, crossâsectional survey
Aims To (i) assess the adherence of longâterm care (LTC) facilities to the COVIDâ19 prevention and control recommendations, (ii) identify predictors of this adherence and (iii) examine the association between the adherence level and the impact of the pandemic on selected unfavourable conditions. Design Crossâsectional survey. Methods Managers (n = 212) and staff (n = 2143) of LTC facilities (n = 223) in 13 countries/regions (Brazil, Egypt, England, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand and Turkey) evaluated the adherence of LTC facilities to COVIDâ19 prevention and control recommendations and the impact of the pandemic on unfavourable conditions related to staff, residents and residents' families. The characteristics of participants and LTC facilities were also gathered. Data were collected from April to October 2021. The study was reported following the STROBE guidelines. Results The adherence was significantly higher among facilities with more preâpandemic inâservice education on infection control and easier access to information early in the pandemic. Residents' feelings of loneliness and feeling down were the most affected conditions by the pandemic. More psychological support to residents was associated with fewer residents' aggressive behaviours, and more psychological support to staff was associated with less workâlife imbalance. Conclusions Preâpandemic preparedness significantly shaped LTC facilities' response to the pandemic. Adequate psychological support to residents and staff might help mitigate the negative impacts of infection outbreaks. Impact This is the first study to comprehensively examine the adherence of LTC facilities to COVIDâ19 prevention and control recommendations. The results demonstrated that the adherence level was significantly related to preâpandemic preparedness and that adequate psychological support to staff and residents was significantly associated with less negative impacts of the pandemic on LTC facilities' staff and residents. The results would help LTC facilities prepare for and respond to future infection outbreaks. Patient or public contribution No Patient or Public Contribution
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Sport, Psychology and Christianity: The Importance of Reflective Practice
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