Predictors of non-response in a UK-wide cohort study of children’s accelerometer-determined physical activity using postal methods – BMJ Open

Predictors of non-response in a UK-wide cohort study of children’s accelerometer-determined physical activity using postal methods — Rich et al. 3 (3) — BMJ Open.
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Abstract
Objectives To investigate the biological, social, behavioural and environmental factors associated with non-consent, and non-return of reliable accelerometer data (≥2 days lasting ≥10 h/day), in a UK-wide postal study of children’s activity.

Promotion of physical activity and fitness in sedentary patients with Parkinson’s disease: randomised controlled trial | BMJ

Promotion of physical activity and fitness in sedentary patients with Parkinson’s disease: randomised controlled trial | BMJ.

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Abstract
Objective To evaluate whether a multifaceted behavioural change programme increases physical activities in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Applying economic evaluation to public health interventions: the case of interventions to promote physical activity

Applying economic evaluation to public health interventions: the case of interventions to promote physical activity.

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Background This paper explores the application of alternative approaches to economic evaluation of public health interventions, using a worked example of exercise referral schemes (ERSs).

Exploring the built environment, physical activity and related behaviours of young people attending school, college and those not in employment

Exploring the built environment, physical activity and related behaviours of young people attending school, college and those not in employment.

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Abstract

Background Evidence suggests that environments impact behaviour, including physical activity (PA). The aim was to understand where young people are physically active and the environmental contexts to their activity. To explore how they perceived both barriers to, and enablers for, PA in their environment.

A survey to assist in targeting the adults who undertake risky behaviours, know their health behaviours are not optimal and who acknowledge being worried about their health

BMC Public Health | Abstract | A survey to assist in targeting the adults who undertake risky behaviours, know their health behaviours are not optimal and who acknowledge being worried about their health.

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Abstract (provisional)

Background

Research indicates that those who are worried about their health are more likely to change their in-appropriate behavioural-related risk factors. A national survey was undertaken to determine adults who correctly perceive and actually undertake in-appropriate behavioural-related risk factors (smoking, physical activity, alcohol intake, fruit and vegetable consumption, weight and psychological distress) and are worried about their health.

Fit middle aged adults have a lower risk of dementia | BMJ

A new study from the US has confirmed that the fitter you are in mid-life, the less likely you are to develop dementia later. The authors studied a cohort of nearly 20 000 healthy, well educated, and affluent adults from Texas …

via Fit middle aged adults have a lower risk of dementia | BMJ.

Local government public health briefing on walking and cycling

This briefing summarises NICE’s recommendations for local authorities and partner organisations on walking and cycling. It is relevant to many areas of local authority work, including the development of local plans, core strategies and joint health and wellbeing strategies, including several areas highlighted in the Public Health Outcomes Framework.

via Local government public health briefing on walking and cycling… PHB8.

The implementation of a community-based aerobic walking program for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: A knowledge translation randomized controlled trial: Part II: Clinical outcomes

BMC Public Health | Abstract | The implementation of a community-based aerobic walking program for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: A knowledge translation randomized controlled trial: Part II: Clinical outcomes.

Abstract (provisional)
Background

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder in the world, as it is appears to be prevalent among 80% of individuals over the age of 75. Although physical activities such as walking have been scientifically proven to improve physical function and arthritic symptoms, individuals with OA tend to adopt a sedentary lifestyle. There is therefore a need to improve knowledge translation in order to influence individuals to adopt effective self-management interventions, such as an adapted walking program.

Healthy snacks at the checkout counter: A lab and field study on the impact of shelf arrangement and assortment structure on consumer choices

BMC Public Health | Abstract | Healthy snacks at the checkout counter: A lab and field study on the impact of shelf arrangement and assortment structure on consumer choices.

Abstract (provisional)
Background

The essence of nudging is to adapt the environment in which consumers make decisions to help them make better choices, without forcing certain outcomes upon them. To determine how consumers can effectively be guided to select healthier snacks, we examine the effect of manipulating the assortment structure and shelf layout of an impulse display including both healthy and unhealthy snacks near the checkout counter of a canteen.

Physical training is well tolerated, leads to improvements in cardiopulmonary fitness and is not associated with adverse outcomes in people with asthma

Physical training is well tolerated, leads to improvements in cardiopulmonary fitness and is not associated with adverse outcomes in people with asthma — Dogra 16 (1): 20 — Evidence-Based Nursing.

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Increasing the use of preventative health services to promote healthy eating, physical activity and weight management: the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a proactive telemarketing approach

BMC Public Health | Abstract | Increasing the use of preventative health services to promote healthy eating, physical activity and weight management: the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a proactive telemarketing approach.

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Abstract (provisional)
Background
Telephone based interventions are effective in promoting health behaviours. The use of telephone based support services to promote healthy eating, activity or weight loss, however, are currently under-utilised. The aim of this study was to assess the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a telemarketing approach in increasing community use of proactive services to encourage healthy eating, physical activity and weight loss.

Longitudinal patterns in physical activity and sedentary behaviour from mid-life to early old age: a substudy of the Whitehall II cohort

Longitudinal patterns in physical activity and sedentary behaviour from mid-life to early old age: a substudy of the Whitehall II cohort — Hamer et al. 66 (12): 1110 — Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

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Abstract

Background There are few longitudinal data on physical activity patterns from mid-life into older age. The authors examined associations of self-reported physical activity, adiposity and socio-demographic factors in mid-life with objectively assessed measures of activity in older age.

Bicycling to school improves the cardiometabolic risk factor profile: a randomised controlled trial

Bicycling to school improves the cardiometabolic risk factor profile: a randomised controlled trial — Østergaard et al. 2 (6) — BMJ Open.

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Abstract

Objectives To investigate whether bicycling to school improves cardiometabolic risk factor profile and cardiorespiratory fitness among children.

Effectiveness of interventions to promote physical activity among socioeconomically disadvantaged women: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Cleland – 2012 – Obesity Reviews – Wiley Online Library

via Effectiveness of interventions to promote physical activity among socioeconomically disadvantaged women: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Cleland – 2012 – Obesity Reviews – Wiley Online Library.

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Summary

Physical activity is important for preventing weight gain and obesity, but women experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage are at high risk of inactivity. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of interventions to increase physical activity among women experiencing disadvantage, and the intervention factors (i.e. physical activity measure, delivery mode, delivery channel, setting, duration, use of theory, behavioural techniques, participant age, risk of bias) associated with effectiveness.

Exercising in your 70s ‘may stop brain shrinkage’

Exercising in your 70s may stop your brain from shrinking and showing the signs of ageing linked to dementia, say experts from Edinburgh University.

via BBC News – Exercising in your 70s ‘may stop brain shrinkage’.

Commissioning Resource: Horizon Scanning Bulletins for the Health Economy

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The feasibility of rapid baseline objective physical activity measurement in a natural experimental study of a commuting population

BMC Public Health | Abstract | The feasibility of rapid baseline objective physical activity measurement in a natural experimental study of a commuting population.

Abstract (provisional)

Background Studies of the effects of environmental interventions on physical activity should include valid measures of physical activity before and after the intervention. Baseline data collection can be difficult when the timetable for introduction of an intervention is outside researchers’ control. This paper reports and reflects on the practical issues, challenges and results of rapid baseline objective physical activity measurement using accelerometers distributed by post in a natural experimental study.

The effect a of community-based social marketing campaign on recruitment and retention of low-income groups into physical activity programmes – a controlled before-and-after study

BMC Public Health | Abstract | The effect a of community-based social marketing campaign on recruitment and retention of low-income groups into physical activity programmes – a controlled before-and-after study.

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Abstract (provisional)
Background The beneficial effect of physical activity for the prevention of a range of chronic diseases is widely acknowledged. These conditions are most prevalent in low-income groups where physical activity levels are consistently lower. Social marketing is the government’s recommended approach to promoting physical activity but evidence of its effectiveness is limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a social marketing campaign on the monthly recruitment, attendance and retention levels at a community-based physical activity programme in a low income area.

Effectiveness of intervention on physical activity of children: systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials with objectively measured outcomes (EarlyBird 54)

Effectiveness of intervention on physical activity of children: systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials with objectively measured outcomes (EarlyBird 54) | BMJ.

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Abstract

Objective To determine whether, and to what extent, physical activity interventions affect the overall activity levels of children.

A cluster-randomized controlled trial of strategies to increase adolescents’ physical activity and motivation during physical education lessons: the Motivating Active Learning in Physical Education (MALP) trial

BMC Public Health | Abstract | A cluster-randomized controlled trial of strategies to increase adolescents’ physical activity and motivation during physical education lessons: the Motivating Active Learning in Physical Education (MALP) trial.

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Abstract (provisional)
Background

The physical activity (PA) levels of many children and adolescents in Australia are currently insufficient to promote health benefits. Physical education (PE) programs aim to promote PA and reach nearly all school-aged children, but PA levels within PE lessons are often low. PE teachers may influence children’s motivation to be physically active in PE lessons, but little is known about teacher strategies that effectively motivate children to participate in PA, and few intervention studies have examined motivational strategies in PE. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of three motivational strategies, each based on Self-Determination Theory (SDT), on PA levels, and their hypothesized antecedents, during year 8 PE lessons.

Sedentary behaviour interventions in young people: a meta-analysis

Sedentary behaviour interventions in young people: a meta-analysis.

CRD summary

The review found that sedentary behaviour intervention produced small but significant effects in children and adolescents. However, lack of quality assessment, poor reporting of study design and intervention components, and possibly inappropriate pooling of heterogeneous studies mean that the authors’ conclusions are unlikely to be reliable.

New Items Added to Bolton’s Health Matters!

The following items have been added/updated to Bolton’s Health Matters. Please click on the title to view item:

• Picture of Mental Health Need: Breightmet Ward
• Picture of Mental Health Need: Farnworth Ward
• Picture of Mental Health Need:Great Lever Ward
• Picture of Mental Health Need:Halliwell Ward
• Picture of Mental Health Need: Rumworth (Deane) Ward
• Picture of Mental Health Need: Tonge with The Haulgh Ward
• Greater Manchester Dementia Analysis 2011
• Strategic Review of Re-ablement: Report of Findings from Patient Interviews
• Local Learning Disabilities Partnership Board Annual Self-assessment Report 2011-2012
• Projections of Limiting Long-Term Illness and Disability
• Older Persons’ Housing Needs Survey Overview
• Sexual Health Balanced Scorecard
• Older People’s Residential Care Review: Survey of Family/Next of Kin Report.
• Premier League PFA Mid-Year Monitoring Report 2011-12 for Bolton
• Premier League PFA Annual Monitoring Report 2011-12 for Bolton
• Planning4care: Mental Health Strategic Needs Assessment for Bolton
• Planning4care: Learning Disability Strategic Needs Assessment for Bolton

The Bolton’s Health Matters website provides a platform to constantly improve and share our understanding of the local population and their health and wellbeing needs.

Exploring mediators of accelerometer assessed physical activity in young adolescents in the health in adolescents study — a group randomized controlled trial

BMC Public Health | Abstract | Exploring mediators of accelerometer assessed physical activity in young adolescents in the health in adolescents study — a group randomized controlled trial.

Background

There is a shortage of information about the factors that mediate physical activity intervention effects which involve youth. The purpose of this study was to examine whether personal, social and physical-environmental factors mediated the intervention effect on physical activity and whether gender and weight status moderated mediated effects in the Health In Adolescents Study — a school-based intervention to promote healthy weight development among young adolescents.

Relationship between the physical environment and different domains of physical activity in European adults: a systematic review

BMC Public Health | Abstract | Relationship between the physical environment and different domains of physical activity in European adults: a systematic review.

Abstract (provisional)

Background

In the past decade, various reviews described the relationship between the physical environment and different physical activity (PA) domains. Yet, the majority of the current review evidence relies on North American/Australian studies, while only a small proportion of findings refer to European studies. Given some clear environmental differences across continents, this raises questions about the applicability of those results in European settings. This systematic review aimed at summarizing Europe-specific evidence on the relationship between the physical environment and different PA domains in adults.

A prospective cohort study of health behavior profiles after age 50 and mortality risk

BMC Public Health | Abstract | A prospective cohort study of health behavior profiles after age 50 and mortality risk.

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Abstract (provisional)

Background

This study examines the mortality risk associated with distinct combinations of multiple risk behaviors in middle-aged and older adults, and assesses whether the mortality risks of certain health behaviors are moderated by the presence of other risk behaviors.

Methods

Data for this prospective cohort study are from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), a nationwide sample of adults older than 50 years. Baseline data are from respondents (n = 19,662) to the 1998 wave of the HRS. Twelve distinct health behavior profiles were created, based on each respondent’s smoking, physical activity, and alcohol use status in 1998. Mortality risk was estimated through 2008 using Cox regression.

Light Physical Conditioning Programmes for Workers with Back Pain

Light physical conditioning programmes for workers with back pain  

• Source: QIPP – NHS Evidence
• Publisher: The UK Cochrane Centre and NICE
• Publication Date: 27 Oct 2011
• Publication Type: Quality and Productivity Example

Description:

NICE summary of review conclusions

Evidence shows that light physical conditioning programs are not effective and should not be used

Reducing or stopping light physical conditioning programs for workers with back pain is likely to have miminal impact on the quality of patient care in the NHS but is likely to result in productivity savings.

The Implications for practice section of the Cochrane review stated:

Using mass-media communications to increase population usage of Australia’s Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service(R)

BMC Public Health | Abstract | Using mass-media communications to increase population usage of Australia’s Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service(R).

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Abstract (provisional)

Background

Global obesity prevalence is increasing and population health programs are required to support changes to modifiable lifestyle risk factors. Such interventions benefit from mass-communications to promote their use. The Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service (R) (GHS) utilised mass-reach media advertising to recruit participants to an Australian state-wide program.

The effect of exercise on prescription on physical activity and wellbeing in a multi-ethnic female population: A controlled trial

BMC Public Health | Abstract | The effect of exercise on prescription on physical activity and wellbeing in a multi-ethnic female population: A controlled trial.

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Background

In Western countries, individuals from multi-ethnic disadvantaged populations are less physically active than the Western population as a whole. This lack of physical activity (PA) may be one of the factors explaining disparities in health. Exercise on Prescription” (EoP), is an exercise program to which persons are referred by primary care. It has been developed to suit the needs of physically inactive women from diverse ethnic backgrounds living in deprived neighborhoods in the Netherlands. The effectiveness of this program has however, not yet been proven.

New rules on school playing space criticised

Critics are warning that new rules on outdoor space for pupils in England to do PE will make it easier for schools to sell off playing fields.

via BBC News – New rules on school playing space criticised.

More exercise in your 50s ‘cuts heart disease risk’

More exercise in your 50s ‘cuts heart disease risk’ – Health News – NHS Choices.

NHS Choices examines the science behind the newspaper headlines

Conclusion

This study has found that people who did at least 2.5 hours of moderate to vigorous exercise regularly had lower levels of inflammatory markers over 10 years of follow-up. Levels of inflammatory markers gradually increase with age, and they are thought to play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease and other age-related conditions.