Publications by authors named "Abington J"
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- Targeted exercise is crucial for people with dementia, and this review aims to identify barriers and facilitators to adherence to community walking groups for older adults living with the condition.
- The review analyzed 10 studies, finding that barriers included bio-medical issues, relationship dynamics, and socio-economic factors, while facilitators were associated with health benefits, social support, and tailored programs.
- The findings suggest that caregiver involvement and the structure of walking groups significantly impact adherence, highlighting the need for more research into these factors.
The aim of this study was to validate self-reported diabetes and age at diagnosis among a sample of the British population, using general practitioners (GPs) as the reference standard. Using data from the Medical Research Council National Survey of Health and Development (NSHD), self-reported diabetes was determined either in response to a direct question at five follow-ups between 1977 and 2010, or from other self-reported medical information. A validation questionnaire was sent to the GP for all participants who reported a diagnosis of diabetes and gave permission to contact their GP (172).
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