Publications by authors named "A Kifley"
Heart rate variability biofeedback (HRV-F) is a neurocardiac self-regulation therapy that aims to regulate cardiac autonomic nervous system activity and improve cardiac balance. Despite benefits in various clinical populations, no study has reported the effects of HRV-F in adults with a spinal cord injury (SCI). This article provides an overview of a neuropsychophysiological laboratory framework and reports the impact of an HRV-F training program on two adults with chronic SCI (T1 AIS A and T3 AIS C) with different degrees of remaining cardiac autonomic function.
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- - The study investigates different experiences and hidden disabilities among people with spinal cord injuries (SCI), using data from a survey of 1579 Australian participants.
- - Results show that lower functional independence can sometimes coincide with high quality of life and mental health, and many ambulant individuals face significant hidden impairments similar to those using wheelchairs.
- - The conclusion emphasizes the importance of continuous support and access to specialized rehabilitation services for all SCI individuals, regardless of their injury severity or independence level, to better identify and address hidden disabilities.
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- Researchers analyzed genetic data from over 785,000 individuals of European descent to find 43 specific genomic regions related to reproductive success, measured by the number of children and instances of childlessness.
- These genetic regions influence various factors tied to reproduction, such as puberty onset, age at first birth, and conditions like endometriosis, highlighting complex biological networks at play.
- The study also uncovered a potential trade-off between higher reproductive output and shortened reproductive lifespan in certain genes, suggesting some genetic traits are linked to ongoing natural selection affecting fertility.
Study Design: Cross-sectional survey.
Objectives: To describe design and methods of Australian arm of International Spinal Cord Injury (Aus-InSCI) community survey, reporting on participation rates, potential non-response bias and cohort characteristics.
Setting: Survey of community-dwelling people with SCI at least 12 months post-injury, recruited between March 2018 and January 2019, from state-wide SCI services, a government insurance agency and not-for-profit consumer organisations across four Australian states.
Study Design: Cross-sectional population-based survey for the Australian cohort of the International Spinal Cord Injury (InSCI) Community Survey.
Objectives: To differentiate subgroups of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) who self-report good and poor overall quality of life (QoL) using domains of the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), and to evaluate how these factors contribute to QoL when considered together, while controlling confounders.
Setting: Australian survey data from four state-wide SCI services, one government insurance agency, and three not-for-profit consumer organisations.