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Study protocol for the investigation of the clinical effectiveness of a physical activity behaviour change intervention for individuals living with and beyond cancer
(Elsevier, 2022-01-13)
Most individuals living with and beyond cancer are not sufficiently active to achieve the health benefits associated with regular physical activity (PA). The purpose of this study was to describe the study protocol for a ...
Treatment for the amelioration of persistent factors in complex anal fistula
(Springer, 2021-11-19)
Anal fistulae are abnormal hollow connections between the wall of the anal canal and the
perianal skin around the anus that have remained a burden on the medical sector for centuries.
The complexity of this disease is ...
Effects of an 8-week school-based intervention programme on Irish school children's fundamental movement skills
(Taylor & Francis, 2020-10-22)
Background: Irish school children have demonstrated poor proficiency in fundamental movement skills (FMS) and consistent with international literature, females and overweight children tend to be less skilled than males and ...
A systematic review of training methods to increase staff's knowledge and implementation of positive behaviour support in residential and day settings for individuals with intellectual disabilities
(SAGE, 2021-07-05)
Behaviour support plans (BSPs), if accurately implemented, have been found to increase skills and decrease challenging behaviour of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Training is essential for ...
Seasonal changes in the physical activity levels of youth Gaelic football players
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-05-04)
This study quantified changes in physical activity (PA) levels attained by adolescents during
Gaelic football participation across two time points in a season and determined if these changes
affected the overall daily ...
Gaelic football match-play: performance attenuation and timeline of recovery
(MDPI, 2020-12-17)
This study investigated acute changes in markers of fatigue and performance attenuation
during and following a competitive senior club-level Gaelic football match. Forty-one players
were tested immediately pre-match, at ...
Facets of social innovation in higher education
(Springer, 2022-01-01)
Emphasis on social engagement and innovation for the higher education sector is a priority, despite the various challenges that have arisen as result of Covid-19, for third level providers. It is a conversation that continues ...
Development of the health promoting sports club - national audit tool
(Oxford University Press, 2022-09)
Background
Sports clubs have requested support from national governing authorities to invest in health promotion (HP), by developing policies, guidelines and dedicated funding. This article outlines the development of a ...
Providing care for a person with late-stage dementia at home: what are carers’ experiences?
(Sage, 2020)
Background: It is widely reported that carers who provide care for a family member with
dementia endure physical and psychological burdens. Not only do they fulfil an important role
for the person with dementia but also ...
How does the dietary intake of female field-based team sport athletes compare to dietary recommendations for health and performance? A systematic literature review
(MDPI, 2021-04-09)
Field-based team sports present large energetic demands given their intermittent high-intensity nature. Current evidence suggests that the dietary intake of female athletes may be insufficient to meet such demands, resulting ...