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Gabrys L, Schaller A, Peters S, Barzel A, Berrisch-Rahmel S, Dreinhöfer KE, Eckert K, Göhner W, Geidl W, Krupp S, Lange M, Nebel R, Pfeifer K, Reusch A, Schmidt-Ohlemann M, Jana S, Sewerin P, Steindorf K, Ströhle A, Sudeck G, Wäsche H, Wolf S, Wollesen B, Thiel C. [DNVF Memorandum: Objectives and Methods of Physical Activity-Related Health Services Research]. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2024; 86:655-680. [PMID: 39047784 PMCID: PMC11465437 DOI: 10.1055/a-2340-1669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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The DNVF Memorandum: Objectives and Methods of Physical Activity-Related Health Services Research summarizes, for the first time, the highly interdisciplinary and interprofessional field of physical activity-based health care in the German healthcare system. In addition to providing a conceptual framework and definition of key measures and concepts in physical activity-related health care research, existing research gaps and needs are identified, and methods for advancing this relatively young field of research are described. A particular focus of this study is the relevant outcome parameters and their standardized assessment using established and valid measurement tools. The memorandum aims to establish a general understanding of the complex subject of promoting physical activity and sports therapy in the context of healthcare, to give an impulse to new research initiatives, and to integrate the currently available strong evidence on the effectiveness of physical activity and exercise into healthcare.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lars Gabrys
- ESAB Fachhochschule für Sport und Management Potsdam, Gesundheitssport
und Prävention, Potsdam, Germany
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- Universität der Bundeswehr München, Institut für Sportwissenschaft,
Arbeitsbereich Gesundheit, Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung und Prävention,
München, Germany
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- Universität der Bundeswehr München, Institut für Sportwissenschaft,
Arbeitsbereich Gesundheit, Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung und Prävention,
München, Germany
- Deutscher Verband für Gesundheitssport und Sporttherapie e. V.,
Deutscher Verband für Gesundheitssport und Sporttherapie e. V., Hürth-Efferen,
Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Ulm, Germany
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- Projektgruppe PG 05 Prävention der Deutschen Gesellschaft für
Kardiologie, Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V., Sprecherin der AG Sport und
Prävention des Bundesverband niedergelassener Kardiologen e.V., Düsseldorf,
Germany
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- Medical Park AG, Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Charité
Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- IST-Hochschule für Management GmbH, Gesundheitsmanagement & Public
Health, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Katholische Hochschule Freiburg, Bereich Gesundheitspsychologie,
Freiburg, Germany
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- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institut für
Sportwissenschaft und Sport, Lehrstuhl Bewegung und Gesundheit, Erlangen,
Germany
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- Forschungsgruppe Geriatrie Lübeck, Krankenhaus Rotes Kreuz Lübeck –
Geriatriezentrum, Lübeck, Germany
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- IST-Hochschule für Management GmbH, Fachbereich Fitness &
Gesundheit, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Prävention und Rehabilitation von
Herz-Kreislauferkrankungen e.V. (DGPR), Klinik Roderbirken der Deutschen
Rentenversicherung Rheinland, Leichlingen, Germany
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- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institut für
Sportwissenschaft und Sport, Lehrstuhl Bewegung und Gesundheit, Erlangen,
Germany
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- Zentrum Patientenschulung und Gesundheitsförderung, (ZePG e.V.),
Würzburg, Germany
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- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institut für
Sportwissenschaft und Sport, Lehrstuhl Bewegung und Gesundheit, Erlangen,
Germany
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Bochum, Germany
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- Nationales Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen (NCT) Heidelberg, DKFZ,
Abteilung für Bewegung, Präventionsforschung und Krebs, Deutsches
Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Klinik für Psychiatrie und
Psychotherapie Campus Charité Mitte, Berlin, Germany
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- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Arbeitsbereich Bildungs- und
Gesundheitsforschung im Sport, Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Tübingen,
Germany
- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Interfakultäres Forschungsinstitut
für Sport und körperliche Aktivität, Tübingen, Germany
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- Universität Koblenz-Landau Fachbereich 3 Mathematik/
Naturwissenschaften, Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Koblenz,
Germany
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- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Arbeitsbereich Bildungs- und
Gesundheitsforschung im Sport, Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Tübingen,
Germany
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- Universität Hamburg, Arbeitsbereich Bewegungs- und
Trainingswissenschaft, Fakultät für Psychologie und Bewegungswissenschaft,
Hamburg, Germany
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- Hochschule für Gesundheit Bochum, Studienbereich Physiotherapie,
Department für Angewandte Gesundheitswissenschaften, Bochum,
Germany
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum, und Forschungsbereich Trainingswissenschaft,
Fakultät für Sportwissenschaft, Bochum, Germany
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Jones H, Crozier A, George K, Miller G, Whyte GP, Rycroft J, Scott A, Buckley JP, McGregor G, Askew CD, Jack S, Birkett S, Broom DR, Tolfrey K, Campbell A, Skelton DA, Steenkamp L, Savage J, Green DJ. Establishment of clinical exercise physiology as a regulated healthcare profession in the UK: a progress report. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2024; 10:e002033. [PMID: 38911478 PMCID: PMC11191777 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
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In 2021, a 'call to action' was published to highlight the need for professional regulation of clinical exercise physiologists to be established within UK healthcare systems to ensure patient safety and align training and regulation with other health professions. This manuscript provides a progress report on the actions that Clinical Exercise Physiology UK (CEP-UK) has undertaken over the past 4 years, during which time clinical exercise physiologists have implemented regulation and gained formal recognition as healthcare professionals in the UK. An overview of the consultation process involved in creating a regulated health profession, notably the development of policies and procedures for both individual registration and institutional master's degree (MSc) accreditation is outlined. Additionally, the process for developing an industry-recognised scope of practice, a university MSc-level curriculum framework, the Academy for Healthcare Science Practitioner standards of proficiency and Continuing Professional Development opportunities is included. We outline the significant activities and milestones undertaken by CEP-UK and provide insight and clarity for other health professionals to understand the training and registration process for a clinical exercise physiologist in the UK. Finally, we include short, medium and long-term objectives for the future advocacy development of this workforce in the UK.
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- Helen Jones
- RISES, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- RISES, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- RISES, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- RISES, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
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- School of Allied Health Professions, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Sport and Exercise Science, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK
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- School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, Queensland, Australia
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- Sport and Exercise Science, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Sport and Exercise Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Sport and Exercise Science, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Loughborough, Loughborough, UK
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- Sport Exercise and Health, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Research Centre for Health (ReaCH), Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- The Academy for Healthcare Science, Leicester, UK
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- Sport and Exercise Science, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Pojednic R, O'Neill DP, Flanagan MG, Bartlett A, Carter BL, Kennedy MA. Exercise professional education, qualifications, and certifications: a content analysis of job postings in the United States. Front Sports Act Living 2024; 6:1338658. [PMID: 38313216 PMCID: PMC10835791 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1338658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Growth in the field of clinical exercise science and the potential impacts on overall health and wellbeing have driven the need for qualified, clinically trained, exercise professionals. And yet, it is not well understood what specific credentials employers are seeking when hiring exercise professionals. Purpose The purpose of the study was to examine the qualification requirements for professionals seeking employment in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology or equivalent fields. Methods Search platforms Indeed.com and USAJobs.gov were examined within a two week period in 2022. Search terms included "Exercise Physiology", "Exercise Science", "Exercise Professional", "Exercise Prescription", "Exercise Specialist", and "Kinesiology". Results A total of n = 739 jobs were retrieved and n = 615 jobs were included: Exercise Science (n = 227), Kinesiology (n = 210), Exercise Physiology (n = 91), Exercise specialist (n = 53), and Exercise prescription (n = 32). Over 70% of the jobs analyzed required a bachelor's degree with the remainder requiring various levels of education. The primary certification required was personal trainer (n = 94), followed by strength and conditioning specialist (n = 33), clinical exercise physiologist (n = 26), group exercise (n = 17), exercise specialist (n = 10), and exercise physiologist (n = 5). Four job focus areas were determined: academic teaching and research, general fitness and worksite wellness, athletic performance and rehabilitation, clinical exercise specialist all with varying levels of degree and certification requirements. Discussion Job postings related to exercise related professions are varied across the United States with wide-ranging education, credentialing and certification requirements. These findings indicate the timely need for outreach to employers to highlight changing credentialing requirements due to evolving accreditation standards.
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- Rachele Pojednic
- Department of Health and Human Performance, Norwich University, Northfield, VT, United States
- Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA, Australia
- Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, Norwich University, Northfield, VT, United States
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, Norwich University, Northfield, VT, United States
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, Norwich University, Northfield, VT, United States
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- College of Health & Human Services, Troy University, Troy, AL, United States
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- Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA, Australia
- Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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Woodhead G, Sivaramakrishnan D, Baker G. Promoting physical activity to patients: a scoping review of the perceptions of doctors in the United Kingdom. Syst Rev 2023; 12:104. [PMID: 37355661 PMCID: PMC10290366 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-023-02245-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The physician-patient encounter presents an ideal opportunity for physical activity (PA) promotion. This review aims to (i) explore the breadth and depth of existing literature investigating doctors' perceptions of PA promotion in the United Kingdom (UK) and (ii) identify factors influencing the extent to which doctors engage in PA promotion during patient interactions. METHODS A five-stage scoping review methodology and the PRISMA-ScR guidance were followed: Stage 1-research questions specified; Stage 2-relevant studies identified by searching five electronic databases and manual screening of references; Stage 3-studies screened using Covidence™; Stage 4-study data extracted and charted; and Stage 5-findings from included studies were analysed, summarised and reported using (i) descriptive numerical analysis to provide insight into study characteristics and (ii) narrative summary of the evidence categorised by factors that influence doctors' engagement with PA promotion. RESULTS In total, 16,961 studies were screened. Nineteen studies were included in the review with most conducted in primary care focusing on the perceptions of general practitioners. Seven influencing factors were identified: knowledge and training, personal interest and PA level, time, resources, confidence, the perceived role of the doctor and patient relevance. CONCLUSION This review provides new evidence that historical barriers and influencing factors have a persisting impact on the ability and willingness of UK doctors to engage with PA promotion with patients. Previous efforts to address these factors would appear to have had limited success. Further intervention efforts are required to ensure more widespread and effective PA promotion to patients.
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- Gemma Woodhead
- Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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- Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy, School of Health in Social Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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- Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, Moray House School of Education & Sport, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Sahlqvist S, Rees B, Hoffmann S, McCoombe S, Santoro G, Kremer P. Physical activity knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of pre-clinical medical students attending an Australian university. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:642. [PMID: 35999626 PMCID: PMC9400261 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03695-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Through the provision of advice and counselling, general practitioners (GPs) play an important part in promoting physical activity (PA). Lack of knowledge is a key barrier to engaging in such practice. Little is known about the knowledge and attitudes of current medical students and their preparedness to engage in PA promoting practice in the future. This study aimed to investigate the PA knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of medical students attending an Australian university. METHODS A sample of 107 pre-clinical medical students from an Australian university completed an online survey. Questions asked about age, sex and past-week PA behaviour (using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form) as well as understanding of key PA messages and perceptions of the role of a GP, confidence to engage in PA promoting practices and satisfaction with current medical school training (responses were on 5-point Likert scale). Descriptive statistics (proportions, means) were used to summarise demographic and attitudinal measures. RESULTS Almost all students (92%) were categorised as being moderately or highly active in the past-week. Knowledge of key PA messages was moderate (3.6 ± 0.9), however understanding of key messages about the dose of PA varied (ranging from 0% to 80.4% agreement). GPs were regarded as having a role to play in promoting PA; with high agreement that discussing the benefits of PA is a part of the role of a GP (4.7 ± 0.5). There was only moderate agreement that participants had received training in the health benefits of PA (3.1 ± 1.0) and in PA counselling (3.2 ± 1.0). Students indicated lower levels of satisfaction with this training (2.5 ± 0.9). CONCLUSIONS Students in this study were typically physically active, had positive attitudes toward PA and felt that it was the role of the GP to engage in PA promoting practices. Students understood key PA messages, and while they reportedly received some training in providing PA counselling, they were somewhat dissatisfied with this training.
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- Shannon Sahlqvist
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, 3216, Australia.
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- Centre for Sport Research (CSR), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, 3216, Australia
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- Centre for Sport Research (CSR), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, 3216, Australia
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- Medical Education Unit, Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, 6009, Australia
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- Centre for Sport Research (CSR), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, 3216, Australia
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- Centre for Sport Research (CSR), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, 3216, Australia
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Crozier A, Watson PM, Graves LEF, George K, Naylor L, Green DJ, Rosenberg M, Jones H. Clinical exercise provision in the UK: comparison of staff job titles, roles and qualifications across five specialised exercise services. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2022; 8:e001152. [PMID: 35136656 PMCID: PMC8788312 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objectives In the UK, the National Health Service long-term plan advocates exercise as a key component of clinical services, but there is no clearly defined workforce to deliver the plan. We aimed to provide an overview of current UK clinical exercise services, focusing on exercise staff job titles, roles and qualifications across cardiovascular, respiratory, stroke, falls and cancer services. Methods Clinical exercise services were identified electronically between May 2020 and September 2020 using publicly available information from clinical commissioning groups, national health boards and published audit data. Data relating to staff job titles, roles, qualifications and exercise delivery were collected via electronic records and telephone/email contact with service providers. Results Data were obtained for 731 of 890 eligible clinical services (216 cardiac, 162 respiratory, 129 stroke, 117 falls, 107 cancer). Cardiac rehabilitation services provided both clinical (phase III) and community (phase IV) exercise interventions delivered by physiotherapists, exercise physiologists (exercise specific BSc/MSc) and exercise instructors (vocationally qualified with or without BSc/MSc). Respiratory, stroke and falls services provided a clinical exercise intervention only, mostly delivered by physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Cancer services provided a community exercise service only, delivered by vocationally qualified exercise instructors. Job titles of ‘exercise physiologists’ (n=115) bore little alignment to their qualifications, with a large heterogeneity across services. Conclusion In the UK, clinical exercise services job titles, roles and qualifications were inconsistent. Regulation of exercise job titles and roles is required to remove the current disparities in this area.
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- Anthony Crozier
- Sport & Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- RISES, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Sport Science, Exercise and Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Sport & Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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Pearce A, Longhurst G. The Role of the Clinical Exercise Physiologist in Reducing the Burden of Chronic Disease in New Zealand. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18030859. [PMID: 33498267 PMCID: PMC7908570 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18030859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Clinical exercise physiologists (CEPs) specialize in managing long-term, non-communicable health conditions using scientific rehabilitative exercise prescription, which alleviates the burden of these conditions on health care systems. This is evident, particularly in Australia (AUS), where they are registered as health care workers. CEPs have been shown to reduce the physical burden of long-term conditions on populations and the economic load that these place on national health departments. This article aims to evidence the effectiveness of CEPs in Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) rehabilitation, the cost-effectiveness of supervised exercise prescription for various NCDs by CEPs in AUS, and related cost-effectiveness New Zealand (NZ) burden of disease. This article highlights the important role NZ. CEPs can play in reducing chronic disease cost if given the same opportunities as Australian CEPs within NZ's health care system.
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Coombes JS, Williams A, Radford J. Training health professionals to provide physical activity counselling. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2020; 64:72-76. [PMID: 33383059 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2020.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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There is strong evidence that physical activity (PA) counselling from a health professional (HPs) leads to increased PA of their patients. Despite this, there remains a large evidence-practice gap between HP knowledge of the contribution of physical inactivity to chronic disease prevention and management, and routine effective assessment and prescription of PA. This article will present evidence on the effectiveness of HP- PA counselling and suggested behaviour change frameworks that can be used by HP. Four case studies are provided as examples of programs integrated into current HP student and post-graduate training programs.
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- Jeff S Coombes
- Centre for Exercise on Exercise, Physical Activity and Health, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- Launceston Clinical School, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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Ozemek C, Arena R. Evidence supporting moving more and sitting less. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2020; 64:3-8. [PMID: 33373619 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2020.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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High levels of sedentary time and physical inactivity independently contribute to the development of noncommunicable diseases and premature mortality. Engaging in at least 150 min of moderate or 75 min of vigorous physical activity (PA) is globally recognized as conferring substantial health benefits. However, setting these distinct thresholds and promoting them may have inadvertently created perceptions among the general public that an all or nothing phenomenon exists. Yet, the PA guidelines and a growing body of evidence highlights the robust health benefits associated with becoming more active from a previously sedentary lifestyle, even if the volume of PA performed is below current ideal recommendations. Practitioners providing PA recommendations are encouraged to initially highlight the benefits of moving more and sitting less rather than initially setting lofty, perhaps unachievable, PA goals for inactive individuals. Taking this approach may increase the likelihood of adopting a more physically active lifestyle and ultimately progressing to meet the PA guidelines.
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- Cemal Ozemek
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA; Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT) Network, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA; Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT) Network, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Bratland-Sanda S, Mathisen TF, Sundgot-Borgen C, Sundgot-Borgen J, Tangen JO. The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown During Spring 2020 on Personal Trainers' Working and Living Conditions. Front Sports Act Living 2020; 2:589702. [PMID: 33345164 PMCID: PMC7739677 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2020.589702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to map changes in working and living conditions of Norwegian personal trainers (PTs) during the Covid-19 lockdown spring 2020. Methods: A total of 150 PTs (mean (SD) age 35.5 (8.4) years, with 6.5 (5.3) years of experience as PT, and 61% female) in Norway responded to an online survey. Results: Number of PT sessions per week was reduced during the lockdown and the majority of the respondents reported loss of clients and negative impact on their working conditions. The official restrictions and guidelines were considered difficult to interpret and somewhat discriminatory compared to restrictions and guidelines for other comparable exercise occupational groups. The lockdown period provided more PTs to offer online and outdoor training. Living conditions were also affected with reported impairments in private economy and reduced vitality (p < 0.05), and with vitality being lower in female compared to male respondents during, but not before, the lockdown period. Discussion: The reported negative impact of the Covid-19 lockdown period on PTs' working and living conditions are discussed with focus on the reported gender differences and considering the previously reported poor reputation of the fitness industry.
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- Solfrid Bratland-Sanda
- Department of Sport, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies, University of South-Eastern Norway, Bø, Norway
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- Department of Sport, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies, University of South-Eastern Norway, Bø, Norway
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Albert FA, Crowe MJ, Malau-Aduli AEO, Malau-Aduli BS. Physical Activity Promotion: A Systematic Review of The Perceptions of Healthcare Professionals. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E4358. [PMID: 32570715 PMCID: PMC7345303 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17124358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Physical activity (PA) is a cost-effective and non-pharmacological foundation for the prevention and management of chronic and complex diseases. Healthcare professionals could be viable conduits for PA promotion. However, the evidence regarding the effectiveness and benefits of the current forms of PA promotion are inconclusive. Healthcare professionals' perceptions on key determinants impact on the optimum promotion of PA were explored in this review. Thirty-four (34) studies were identified after systematically searching seven databases for peer-reviewed articles published within the last decade. PA advice or counselling was the most recorded form of PA promotion, limited counselling time was the most reported obstacle while providing incentives was viewed as a key facilitator. There is widespread consensus among healthcare professionals (HCPs) on some aspects of PA promotion. Utilisation of all PA promotional pathways to their full potential could be an essential turning point towards the optimal success of PA promotional goals. Hence, strategies are required to broaden chronic disease treatment methods to include preventive and integrative PA promotion approaches particularly, between frontline HCPs (e.g., GPs) and PA specialists (e.g., EPs). Future studies could explore the functionality of GP to EP referral pathways to determining what currently works and areas requiring further development.
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- Francis A. Albert
- College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia;
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- Division of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia;
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia;
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia;
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Murphy ML, Lubans DR, Cohen KE, Robards SL, Wilczynska M, Kennedy SG, James EL, Brown WJ, Courneya KS, Sigal RJ, Plotnikoff RC. Preliminary efficacy and feasibility of referral to exercise specialists, psychologists and provision of a technology-based behavior change support package to promote physical activity in school teachers 'at risk' of, or diagnosed with, type 2 diabetes: The 'SMART Health' Pilot Study Protocol. Contemp Clin Trials 2019; 78:53-62. [PMID: 30639752 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2019.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global public health concern. Aerobic physical activity (PA) and resistance training (RT) play significant roles in the prevention and management of T2DM. The aim of this pilot trial is to determine the preliminary efficacy and confirm feasibility of referral to exercise physiologists, psychologists, and provision of a technology-based behavior change support package to promote aerobic PA and RT in school teachers 'at risk' of or diagnosed with T2DM. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS The SMART (Support, Motivation and Physical Activity Research for Teachers') Health pilot study will be evaluated using a three-arm randomized controlled trial. The intervention will be guided by Social Cognitive Theory, Health Action Process Approach Model and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies. The participants will be randomly allocated to one of three study groups: Group 1: wait-list control group; Group 2: 5 face-to-face visits with a psychologist and exercise specialist over 3 months; and Group 3: same as Group 2 plus technology-based behavior change support package for an additional 6 months. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, 3-, 9- (primary time-point) and 18-months post-baseline. The primary outcome will be PA measured with pedometers. DISCUSSION SMART Health is an innovative, multi-component intervention, that integrates referral to exercise specialists, psychologists and provision of a technology-based behavior support package to promote PA and RT in adults diagnosed with T2DM or 'at risk' of T2DM. The findings will be used to guide future PA interventions and to develop effective community-based diabetes prevention and treatment programs. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry No: ACTRN12616001309471.
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- Maria L Murphy
- University of Newcastle, Australia, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Level 3 Advanced Technology Centre (ATC316), Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- University of Newcastle, Australia, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Level 3 Advanced Technology Centre (ATC316), Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- University of Newcastle, Australia, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Level 3 Advanced Technology Centre (ATC316), Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- University of Newcastle, Australia, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Level 3 Advanced Technology Centre (ATC316), Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; University of Newcastle, School of Psychology, Australia.
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- University of Newcastle, Australia, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Level 3 Advanced Technology Centre (ATC316), Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- University of Newcastle, Australia, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Level 3 Advanced Technology Centre (ATC316), Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia.
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, 1-113 University Hall, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2H9, Canada.
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- University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr, NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada.
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- University of Newcastle, Australia, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Level 3 Advanced Technology Centre (ATC316), Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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Ozemek C, Lavie CJ, Rognmo Ø. Global physical activity levels - Need for intervention. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2019; 62:102-107. [PMID: 30802461 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2019.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Substantial evidence shows that physical inactivity (PI) and sedentary behavior (SB) increases the risk of many chronic diseases and shortens life expectancy. We describe evidence that certain domains of physical activity (PA) in the United States (US) population have declined substantially over 5 decades. The prevalence of PI is very high worldwide, which has contributed to 6%-10% of the burden of many chronic diseases and premature mortality. Reduction or elimination of PI would likely produce substantial increases in life expectancy of the world's population. Great efforts are needed to reduce PI and SB and increase levels of PA in the US and worldwide.
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- Cemal Ozemek
- Department of Physical Therapy and Integrated Physiology Laboratory, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Clinical School -the University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Litchfield I, Andrews RC, Narendran P, Greenfield S. Patient and Healthcare Professionals Perspectives on the Delivery of Exercise Education for Patients With Type 1 Diabetes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2019; 10:76. [PMID: 30837947 PMCID: PMC6390874 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Objective: One way of improving the prognosis for the growing numbers of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is to increase their frequency of exercise. One known barrier to this is the lack of cohesive support and information from care providers. To better understand the issues around existing support for patients wishing to exercise and inform the design of an education package specifically to facilitate safe exercise we interviewed care providers and patients about the existing provision of support. Research Design and Methods: The study was based within two large UK teaching hospitals where four focus groups were undertaken two consisting of patients diagnosed with T1D who undertook regular exercise, and two with health care providers (HCPs) that were part of the diabetes care team. In all 14 patients and 11 staff were involved. These were complemented by two 1:1 interviews with staff unable to attend group discussions. Results: We found the successful provision of education and advice was influenced by factors relating to the individual patient and their service provider. Patient factors included the type of activity and complexity of the exercise regime, the level of engagement with their condition and care and health literacy. Service-related factors included inconsistent training, a lack of capacity and continuity, and limited coherence of information from across their care team. Conclusions: Any education package developed to support exercise in patients with type 1 diabetes should be offered at a time following diagnosis in accordance with patients' preferences and priorities, contain information on how to manage regular and irregular bouts of exercise. Patients described how they related more closely to the stories of their peers than famous sports stars and one way this can be facilitated is by group delivery. The content and relevance of any supporting materials should be closely considered. Training in the delivery of a novel education package should be made available to staff across the care team to enable them to either deliver the course or increase their confidence in offering salient advice as part of routine care.
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- Ian Litchfield
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
- Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Zimmermann AK, Barnett F. What information is important for accredited exercise physiologists to facilitate change in clients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus? Aust J Prim Health 2018; 24:510-517. [PMID: 30517836 DOI: 10.1071/py18046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) prescribe exercise and physical activity interventions for people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). During initial consultations, AEPs face the challenge of collecting enough information to facilitate behaviour change and adherence to treatment recommendations. The objective of this research is to explore the initial consultation practices of AEPs with clients living with T2DM and resultant recommendations provided to clients to promote long-term adherence. This study was an exploratory descriptive qualitative study. Twenty-one AEPs who currently practice in the Townsville Region participated in focus groups or semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using a thematic and triangulation approach. Results revealed that an interview style consultation is standard practice, which varied based on experience of the AEP. Interviewing techniques facilitating behaviour change were under-utilised, especially among less-experienced AEPs who focused on the medical information. Assessment of the psychosocial wellbeing of the client living with T2DM by AEPs was limited. AEPs recommended that group exercise sessions yielded greater success for clients adopting physical activity. It is recommended that new graduate AEPs develop greater confidence in strategies of gathering information to facilitate behaviour change in clients with T2DM. A mentorship program could ensure the continued development of new graduate AEPs through the transfer of knowledge and skills.
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- Alisa K Zimmermann
- James Cook University, College of Health Care Sciences, Townsville Campus, 1 James Cook Drive, Douglas, Qld 4811, Australia
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- James Cook University, College of Health Care Sciences, Townsville Campus, 1 James Cook Drive, Douglas, Qld 4811, Australia
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Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of individualization of an exercise program on the buy-in received from chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients.
Methods: Participants were randomized to 8 weeks of an individualized (IEP) or general exercise program (GEP). All participants were required to attend one 1:1 session per week with an exercise physiologist and 4 home-based sessions. Clinical outcomes were assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and visual analog pain scale (VAS) measured before and after the 8-week intervention along with barrier self-efficacy and adherence. Additionally, multidimensional outcome expectations, exercise self-efficacy, and intention to exercise were measured before the intervention, after the first session, and after 8 weeks. Measures were taken after the first session to observe if clinical assessment and informing the patient that the program was individualized manipulated beliefs differently compared to providing a GEP. Beliefs about the program after the first session were elevated in both groups.
Results: Adherence to the supervised and home-based sessions was high and similar between groups. Clinical outcome measures were similar with both groups showing significant reduction from baseline in the ODI (P ≤ 0.01).
Conclusion: Thus, it appears an individualized program is no more beneficial than a GEP for CLBP. Clinically, it appears a GEP is an intelligent choice for practitioners as it negates the need for clinical assessments, which appear to add no benefit to outcomes or adherence.
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Craike M, Britt H, Parker A, Harrison C. General practitioner referrals to exercise physiologists during routine practice: A prospective study. J Sci Med Sport 2018; 22:478-483. [PMID: 30385252 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Revised: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Physical activity is essential in the primary and secondary prevention of several chronic diseases and should be a standard component of clinical care. The aims of this study were to examine the trends and characteristics of referrals to exercise physiologists in routine care in a nationally representative sample of general practitioners (GPs) in Australia. DESIGN This prospective study was an analysis of Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) GP data from April 2009 to March 2016. METHODS In total, each of 6827 randomly sampled GPs recorded details of 100 consecutive encounters (N=682,700). The rate of exercise physiologist referrals was calculated by patient and GP characteristics. RESULTS Over the study period, the rate at which GPs referred their patients significantly increased from 0.38 to 1.44 per 1000 encounters. Patients aged 45-64 years were most likely to be referred (1.32 per 1000 encounters). Patients from non-English-speaking backgrounds were referred at less than half the rate (0.41 per 1000) of those from English speaking backgrounds (0.96). Female GPs referred patients (1.27 per 1000 encounters) twice as often as male GPs (0.64). One-third (35.3%) of GP referrals were made for problems relating to the endocrine, nutritional and metabolic systems (e.g., obesity, diabetes mellitus); only 1.6% of referrals were made for mental health conditions. CONCLUSIONS Although increasing, the rate of GP referral to exercise physiologists was low and associated with patient and GP characteristics. Education of GPs about the role of exercise physiologists in the prevention and management of chronic disease is needed.
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- Melinda Craike
- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Australia; Australian Health Policy Collaboration, Victoria University, Australia.
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- Family Medicine Research Centre, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Australia.
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- Family Medicine Research Centre, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Australia; Menzies Centre for Health Policy, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Australia.
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Fibbins H, Czosnek L, Stanton R, Davison K, Lederman O, Morell R, Ward P, Rosenbaum S. Self-reported physical activity levels of the 2017 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) conference delegates and their exercise referral practices. J Ment Health 2018; 29:565-572. [PMID: 30322334 DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2018.1521935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Background: Physical activity (PA) significantly improves physical health and clinical symptoms across mental disorders. Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are trained to lead PA interventions for people with mental illness, but referrals to AEPs are low.Aims: To determine the knowledge and attitudes of delegates attending the 2017 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) conference toward physical health monitoring and exercise interventions for people with mental illness.Methods: A cross-sectional survey of RANZCP delegates investigated knowledge and attitudes toward PA for people with mental illness, self-reported PA, and their understanding of AEP's role within mental health settings. A subgroup of delegates underwent fitness assessments.Results: Seventy-three delegates completed surveys and 24 underwent fitness assessments. Delegates demonstrated good knowledge regarding associations between PA and cardiovascular disease risk. Delegates were less knowledgeable of AEP's role within mental health settings. Forty-six participants (63%) did not meet the Australian recommended guidelines for PA. No association between referrals to AEPs and self-reported PA or fitness measures were evident.Conclusions: Promoting PA participation for mental health professionals, coupled with education on the important role AEPs play in the multidisciplinary treatment of mental health consumers is vital to improve health outcomes for this vulnerable group.
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- Hamish Fibbins
- Keeping the Body in Mind Program, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia.,School of Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney, Australia
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- Exercise and Sports Science Australia, Brisbane, Australia.,Mary Mackillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Keeping the Body in Mind Program, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia.,School of Medical Science, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Keeping the Body in Mind Program, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia.,School of Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney, Australia.,Schizophrenia Research Unit, Liverpool Hospital and Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney, Australia.,The Black Dog Institute, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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Kriel Y, Askew CD, Solomon C. The effect of running versus cycling high-intensity intermittent exercise on local tissue oxygenation and perceived enjoyment in 18-30-year-old sedentary men. PeerJ 2018; 6:e5026. [PMID: 29942693 PMCID: PMC6014319 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.5026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been proposed as a time-efficient exercise format to improve exercise adherence, thereby targeting the chronic disease burden associated with sedentary behaviour. Exercise mode (cycling, running), if self-selected, will likely affect the physiological and enjoyment responses to HIIT in sedentary individuals. Differences in physiological and enjoyment responses, associated with the mode of exercise, could potentially influence the uptake and continued adherence to HIIT. It was hypothesised that in young sedentary men, local and systemic oxygen utilisation and enjoyment would be higher during a session of running HIIT, compared to a session of cycling HIIT. METHODS A total of 12 sedentary men (mean ± SD; age 24 ± 3 years) completed three exercise sessions: a maximal incremental exercise test on a treadmill (MAX) followed by two experiment conditions, (1) free-paced cycling HIIT on a bicycle ergometer (HIITCYC) and (2) constant-paced running HIIT on a treadmill ergometer (HIITRUN). Deoxygenated haemoglobin (HHb) in the gastrocnemius (GN), the left vastus lateralis (LVL) and the right vastus lateralis (RVL) muscles, oxygen consumption (VO2), heart rate (HR), ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) and physical activity enjoyment (PACES) were measured during HIITCYC and HIITRUN. RESULTS There was a higher HHb in the LVL (p = 0.001) and RVL (p = 0.002) sites and a higher VO2 (p = 0.017) and HR (p < 0.001) during HIITCYC, compared to HIITRUN. RPE was higher (p < 0.001) and PACES lower (p = 0.032) during HIITCYC compared to HIITRUN. DISCUSSION In sedentary individuals, free-paced cycling HIIT produces higher levels of physiological stress when compared to constant-paced running HIIT. Participants perceived running HIIT to be more enjoyable than cycling HIIT. These findings have implications for selection of mode of HIIT for physical stress, exercise enjoyment and compliance.
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- Yuri Kriel
- School of Health and Sports Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health and Sports Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health and Sports Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
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Johnson NA, Ewald B, Plotnikoff RC, Stacey FG, Brown WJ, Jones M, Holliday EG, James EL. Predictors of adherence to a physical activity counseling intervention delivered by exercise physiologists: secondary analysis of the NewCOACH trial data. Patient Prefer Adherence 2018; 12:2537-2543. [PMID: 30568432 PMCID: PMC6276623 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s183938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND General practitioners (GPs) cite time as a barrier to physical activity counseling. An alternative for time-poor GPs in Australia is the referral of insufficiently active patients to exercise physiologists (EPs). As data on the predictors of adherence to physical activity counseling interventions are limited, this study aimed to identify the sociodemographic, medical, health, and psychological characteristics of insufficiently active primary care patients who adhered to a physical activity counseling intervention delivered by EPs. METHODS This secondary analysis of data from the NewCOACH randomized trial used logistic regression to identify predictors of adherence, defined as patient participation in at least four of the five physical activity counseling sessions. EPs provided information about the number of sessions, while other potential predictors were obtained from the self-administered baseline questionnaire and medical summary sheets provided by the GPs. RESULTS Of the 132 patients referred to an EP, 102 (77%) were adherent: 91 (69%) and eleven (8.3%) participated in all, or all but one, of the sessions, respectively. Of the remainder, seven (5.3%) patients participated in three sessions, seven (5.3%) participated in two sessions, five (3.8%) participated in one session, and eleven (8.3%) did not participate in any session. The odds of being adherent were 5.84 (95% CI 1.46-23.4, P≤0.05) times higher among retired participants than in those who were not in paid employment. The odds of being adherent 1) increased as the positive outcome expectation score increased (OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.12-3.18, P≤0.05) and 2) decreased as the duration (days) between referral and the initial counseling session increased (OR 0.95, 95% CI 0.92-0.98, P<0.01). CONCLUSION More than three quarters of the patients participated in all, or all but one, of the sessions. Being retired, positive outcome expectations, and having a shorter wait between referral and the initial appointment predicted adherence.
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- Natalie A Johnson
- School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia,
- Priority Research Centre in Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia,
- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia,
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia,
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia,
- Priority Research Centre in Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia,
- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia,
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia,
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- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia,
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia,
- Priority Research Centre in Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia,
- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia,
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia,
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- Centre for Research on Exercise, Physical Activity and Health, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia,
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia,
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia,
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia,
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia,
- Priority Research Centre in Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia,
- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia,
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia,
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Chan D, Green S, Fiatarone Singh MA, Barnard R, Bonder CS, Cheema BS. Effect of intradialytic resistance training on pulse wave velocity and associated cardiovascular disease biomarkers in end stage renal disease. Nephrology (Carlton) 2017; 23:1055-1062. [PMID: 29265637 DOI: 10.1111/nep.13212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) receiving maintenance haemodialysis treatment. This study investigated the effect of a 12-week intradialytic progressive resistance training (PRT) intervention on pulse wave velocity (PWV) and associated haemodynamic, anthropometric, and hematologic outcomes in patients with ESRD. METHODS Twenty-two patients with ESRD (59% men, 71.3 ± 11.0 years) were recruited. Supervised PRT (three sets of 11 exercises) was prescribed three times per week during routine dialysis. The primary outcome was brachial-ankle PWV via applanation tonometry. Secondary outcomes included augmentation index, brachial and aortic blood pressures, endothelial progenitor cells, C-reactive protein, blood lipids and anthropometrics. RESULTS The intradialytic PRT regimen resulted in no significant change in PWV between control and intervention periods [mean difference = 0 (95% CI = -0.1 to 0.1); P = 0.58]. Similarly, no significant change was noted in any secondary outcome measures between the control and intervention periods. Post-hoc analyses limited to high adherers (≥75% attendance; n = 11) did not differ from the primary analysis, indicating no dose-response effect of our intervention. CONCLUSION Our 12-week PRT intervention did not change PWV or any secondary outcomes. Future studies should determine if higher dosages of intradialytic PRT (i.e. longer duration and/or higher intensity) can be applied as a method to improve arterial stiffness to potentially reduce cardiovascular disease and associated mortality this cohort.
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- Danwin Chan
- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Exercise, Health & Performance Faculty Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Hebrew SeniorLife and Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Centre for Physical Activity in Ageing, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, Australia
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- Centre for Cancer Biology, University of South Australia and SA Pathology, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The National Institute of Complementary Medicine, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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James EL, Ewald BD, Johnson NA, Stacey FG, Brown WJ, Holliday EG, Jones M, Yang F, Hespe C, Plotnikoff RC. Referral for Expert Physical Activity Counseling: A Pragmatic RCT. Am J Prev Med 2017; 53:490-499. [PMID: 28818417 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2017.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Revised: 05/16/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Primary care physicians are well placed to offer physical activity counseling, but insufficient time is a barrier. Referral to an exercise specialist is an alternative. In Australia, exercise specialists are publicly funded to provide face-to-face counseling to patients who have an existing chronic illness. This trial aimed to (1) determine the efficacy of primary care physicians' referral of insufficiently active patients for counseling to increase physical activity, compared with usual care, and (2) compare the efficacy of face-to-face counseling with counseling predominantly via telephone. STUDY DESIGN Three-arm pragmatic RCT. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS Two hundred three insufficiently active (<7,000 steps/day) primary care practice patients (mean age 57 years; 70% female) recruited in New South Wales, Australia, in 2011-2014. INTERVENTION (1) Five face-to-face counseling sessions by an exercise specialist, (2) one face-to-face counseling session followed by four telephone calls by an exercise specialist, or (3) a generic mailed physical activity brochure (usual care). The counseling sessions operationalized social cognitive theory via a behavior change counseling framework. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Change in average daily step counts between baseline and 12 months. Data were analyzed in 2016. RESULTS Forty (20%) participants formally withdrew; completion rates at 3 and 6 months were 64% and 58%, respectively. Intervention attendance was high (75% received five sessions). The estimated mean difference between usual care and the combined intervention groups at 12 months was 1,002 steps/day (95% CI=244, 1,759, p=0.01). When comparing face-to-face with predominantly telephone counseling, the telephone group had a non-significant higher mean daily step count (by 619 steps) at 12 months. CONCLUSIONS Provision of expert physical activity counseling to insufficiently active primary care patients resulted in a significant increase in physical activity (approximately 70 minutes of walking per week) at 12 months. Face-to-face only and counseling conducted predominantly via telephone were both effective. This trial provides evidence to expand public funding for expert physical activity counseling and for delivery via telephone in addition to face-to-face consultations. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial is registered at www.anzctr.org.au/ ACTRN12611000884909.
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- Erica L James
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Research on Exercise, Physical Activity and Health, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Clinical Research Design, IT and Statistical Support, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Clinical Research Design, IT and Statistical Support, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network, Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia
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- General Practice and Primary Care Research, School of Medicine, Sydney, University of Notre Dame, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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Strong A, Stoutenberg M, Hobson-Powell A, Hargreaves M, Beeler H, Stamatakis E. An evaluation of physical activity training in Australian medical school curricula. J Sci Med Sport 2017; 20:534-538. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2016.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Revised: 08/20/2016] [Accepted: 10/21/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Mundell NL, Daly RM, Macpherson H, Fraser SF. Cognitive decline in prostate cancer patients undergoing ADT: a potential role for exercise training. Endocr Relat Cancer 2017; 24:R145-R155. [PMID: 28209634 DOI: 10.1530/erc-16-0493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2017] [Accepted: 02/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is an effective and widely prescribed treatment for prostate cancer (PCa), but it is associated with multiple treatment-induced adverse effects that impact on various musculoskeletal and cardiometabolic health outcomes. Emerging research has shown that ADT is also associated with cognitive impairment, which has been linked to a loss of independence, increased falls and fracture risk and greater use of medical services. The aim of this review is to outline the evidence related to the effect of ADT use on cognitive function, and propose a role for exercise training as part of usual care to prevent and/or manage cognitive impairments for PCa survivors on ADT. The following results have been obtained from this study. ADT has been shown to adversely affect specific cognitive domains, particularly verbal memory, visuomotor function, attention and executive function. However, current clinical guidelines do not recommend routine assessment of cognitive function in these men. No studies have examined whether exercise training can preserve or improve cognitive function in these men, but in healthy adults', multimodal exercise training incorporating aerobic training, progressive resistance training (PRT) and challenging motor control exercises have the potential to attenuate cognitive decline. In conclusion, as treatment with ADT for men with PCa has been associated with a decline in cognition, it is recommended that cognitive function be routinely monitored in these men and that regular exercise training be prescribed to preserve (or improve) cognitive function. Assessment of cognition and individualised exercise training should be considered in the usual treatment plan of PCa patients receiving ADT.
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- Niamh L Mundell
- Institute for Physical Activity and NutritionSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and NutritionSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and NutritionSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and NutritionSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Arena R, Lavie CJ. Preventing Bad and Expensive Things From Happening by Taking the Healthy Living Polypill: Everyone Needs This Medicine. Mayo Clin Proc 2017; 92:S0025-6196(17)30121-0. [PMID: 28365096 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2017.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Ross Arena
- College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Ochsner Clinical School-the University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
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Furness T, Hewavasam J, Barnfield J, McKenna B, Joseph C. Adding an accredited exercise physiologist role to a new model of care at a secure extended care mental health service: a qualitative study. J Ment Health 2017. [PMID: 28635440 DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2017.1294744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs) are emerging as essential members of allied health in the management of non-communicable chronic diseases. People diagnosed with severe mental illness (SMI) are at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases. Secure extended care units (SECUs) provide treatment, supervision and support for people with SMI whose needs cannot be met adequately in the community. However, the role of AEPs in SECUs has not been described. AIM Describe the processes and outcomes of adding an AEP to a new model of care at a SECU. METHODS An exploratory study with emphasis on qualitative data. Interviews with a purposive sample of SECU staff. RESULTS Participants articulated concern about poor physical health of which two themes emerged (1) the development of the AEP role; a calculated gamble and (2) the practical application of the role. CONCLUSIONS An AEP was identified as the role to best implement the organisations vision to improve physical health of people with SMI. Implementation and practical application of the role relied on an informed calculated gamble. Yet, once embedded in the service, the AEP role was able to capacity build among clinical staff, develop a treatment pathway, and implement consumer specific physical health interventions.
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- Trentham Furness
- a School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University , Fitzroy , Australia.,b NorthWestern Mental Health, Melbourne Health , Parkville , Australia
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- c Mental Health Program, Monash Health , Dandenong , Australia
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- c Mental Health Program, Monash Health , Dandenong , Australia.,d School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University , Clayton , Australia
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- e School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology , Auckland , New Zealand.,f Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology , Melbourne , Vivtoria , and
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- g Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders & Gait, Kingston Centre, Monash Health , Cheltenham , Australia
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Chan D, Green S, Fiatarone Singh M, Barnard R, Cheema BS. Development, feasibility, and efficacy of a customized exercise device to deliver intradialytic resistance training in patients with end stage renal disease: Non-randomized controlled crossover trial. Hemodial Int 2016; 20:650-660. [DOI: 10.1111/hdi.12432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Danwin Chan
- School of Science and Health; Western Sydney University; Penrith New South Wales Australia
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- School of Science and Health; Western Sydney University; Penrith New South Wales Australia
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- Exercise, Health & Performance Faculty Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney; Sydney Australia
- Hebrew SeniorLife and Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Center on Aging at Tufts University; Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Centre for Physical Activity in Ageing; Northfield South Australia Australia
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- School of Science and Health; Western Sydney University; Penrith New South Wales Australia
- The National Institute of Complementary Medicine; Penrith New South Wales Australia
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Smart NA, Williams A, Lyndon K. The Role and Scope of Accredited Exercise Physiologists in the Australian Healthcare System. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.31189/2165-6193-5.2.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Vocational opportunities for Australian Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are expanding. Australians with chronic disease may be able to claim some of the healthcare costs associated with AEPs through Medicare. This document aims to explain the place of AEPs in the Australian healthcare system and related industries.
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Zanuso S, Bergamin M, Jimenez A, Pugliese G, D'Errico V, Nicolucci A, Ermolao A, Balducci S. Determination of metabolic equivalents during low- and high-intensity resistance exercise in healthy young subjects and patients with type 2 diabetes. Biol Sport 2016; 33:77-82. [PMID: 26929474 PMCID: PMC4763546 DOI: 10.5604/20831862.1194124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Revised: 01/06/2015] [Accepted: 08/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to quantify the metabolic equivalents (METs) of resistance exercise in obese patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and healthy young subjects and to evaluate whether there were differences between sessions executed at low- versus high-intensity resistance exercise. Twenty obese patients with T2DM (62.9±6.1 years) and 22 young subjects (22.6±1.9 years) performed two training sessions: one at vigorous intensity (80% of 1-repetition maximum (1RM)) and one at moderate intensity (60% of 1RM). Both groups carried out three strength exercises with a 2-day recovery between sessions. Oxygen consumption was continuously measured 15 min before, during and after each training session. Obese T2DM patients showed lower METs values compared with young healthy participants at the baseline phase (F= 2043.86; P<0.01), during training (F=1140.59; P<0.01) and in the post-exercise phase (F=1012.71; P<0.01). No effects were detected in the group x intensity analysis of covariance. In this study, at both light-moderate and vigorous resistance exercise intensities, the METs value that best represented both sessions was 3 METs for the obese elderly T2DM patients and 5 METs for young subjects.
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- S Zanuso
- Centre for Sport Sciences and Human Performance, Department of Sports Science, University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom
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- Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- School of Sports Science, European University of Madrid, Madrid, Italy
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- Diabetes Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Diabetes Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Clinical Epidemiology (CORE), Pescara, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Diabetes Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy; Metabolic Fitness Association, Monterotondo, Rome, Italy
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Cant R, Ball L. Decade of Medicare: The contribution of private practice dietitians to chronic disease management and diabetes group services. Nutr Diet 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Robyn Cant
- School of Nursing and Midwifery; Monash University; Berwick Victoria Australia
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- Centre for Health Practice Innovation; Griffith University; Gold Coast Queensland Australia
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Progressive Resistance Training in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Can Pumping Iron Improve Clinical Outcomes? Sports Med 2014; 44:1197-207. [DOI: 10.1007/s40279-014-0206-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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