Measuring the association of objective and perceived neighborhood environment with physical activity in older adults: challenges and implications from a systematic …
M Peters, S Muellmann, L Christianson… - International journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Background A supportive environment is a key factor in addressing the issue of health
among older adults. There is already sufficient evidence that objective and self-reported …
among older adults. There is already sufficient evidence that objective and self-reported …
[HTML][HTML] Experiences of older adults participating in dance exergames: A systematic review and meta-synthesis
Background Interventions to encourage adequate physical activity amongst older adults
have had limited long-term success. Dancing and exergames, two beneficial and enjoyable …
have had limited long-term success. Dancing and exergames, two beneficial and enjoyable …
Assessing the “physical cliff”: detailed quantification of age-related differences in daily patterns of physical activity
Background. In spite of evidence that physical activity has beneficial effects on health and
age-related functional decline, there is a scarcity of detailed and accurate information on …
age-related functional decline, there is a scarcity of detailed and accurate information on …
Relationship between neighborhood walkability and older adults' physical activity: results from the Belgian Environmental Physical Activity Study in Seniors (BEPAS …
V Van Holle, J Van Cauwenberg, D Van Dyck… - International journal of …, 2014 - Springer
Background Adequate knowledge on environmental correlates of physical activity (PA) in
older adults is needed to develop effective health promotion initiatives. However, research in …
older adults is needed to develop effective health promotion initiatives. However, research in …
Practical answers to frequently asked questions in minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Surgical counseling enables shared decision-making (SDM) by
improving patients' understanding. PURPOSE To provide answers to frequently asked …
improving patients' understanding. PURPOSE To provide answers to frequently asked …
The association between polypharmacy and physical function in older adults: a systematic review
A Katsimpris, J Linseisen, C Meisinger… - Journal of general internal …, 2019 - Springer
Background Reduced physical function and polypharmacy (PPha) are two highly prevalent
negative effects of aging, which are expected to increase more, since demographic aging is …
negative effects of aging, which are expected to increase more, since demographic aging is …
Is symptomatic knee osteoarthritis a risk factor for a trajectory of fast decline in gait speed? Results from a longitudinal cohort study
Objective Gait speed is an important marker of health in adults and slows with aging. While
knee osteoarthritis (OA) can result in difficulty walking, it is not known if radiographic knee …
knee osteoarthritis (OA) can result in difficulty walking, it is not known if radiographic knee …
Active lifestyles related to excellent self-rated health and quality of life: cross sectional findings from 194,545 participants in The 45 and Up Study
Background Physical activity and sitting time independently contribute to chronic disease
risk, though little work has focused on aspirational health outcomes. The purpose of this …
risk, though little work has focused on aspirational health outcomes. The purpose of this …
The association between Belgian older adults' physical functioning and physical activity: what is the moderating role of the physical environment?
V Van Holle, J Van Cauwenberg, F Gheysen… - PLoS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Background Better physical functioning in the elderly may be associated with higher
physical activity levels. Since older adults spend a substantial part of the day in their …
physical activity levels. Since older adults spend a substantial part of the day in their …
Neighbourhood environment, physical activity, quality of life and depressive symptoms in Hong Kong older adults: a protocol for an observational study
Introduction The neighbourhood environment can assist the adoption and maintenance of
an active lifestyle and affect the physical and mental well-being of older adults. The …
an active lifestyle and affect the physical and mental well-being of older adults. The …