Publications by authors named "Alison Fisken"
Background: The Ministry of Defence Police recognised the requirement to develop a Physical Employment Standard (PES) for the Authorised Firearms Officer -Counter Terrorism (AFO-CT) role profile.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to conduct a job task analysis to identify the most critical and physically demanding tasks performed by AFO-CT personnel.
Methods: A focus group and online survey were undertaken to identify a list of job tasks.
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- The study aimed to understand why older adults with osteoarthritis stop participating in aqua-based exercise.
- Eleven participants over 60 held focus groups to discuss the barriers and benefits related to this type of exercise.
- The main barriers included unsuitable classes, lack of knowledgeable instructors, cold water, and poor facilities, while benefits highlighted were improved physical ability and social interaction.
This study aimed to (a) identify factors that motivate older adults to participate in aqua-based exercise; (b) identify potential barriers; and (c) compare perceptions between older adults with and without osteoarthritis (OA). Fifteen adults above 60 years of age participated in one of three focus groups during which they discussed perceived benefits, motives, and barriers to aqua exercise. Pain reduction was considered a major benefit among those with OA, improved health and fitness was a principal benefit for those without OA.
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- Osteoarthritis affects many older adults, leading to physical inactivity that can reduce their quality of life and increase fall risks.
- The study compared the effects of aqua fitness (AF) and seated aqua-based exercises on functional measures and quality of life for older adults with OA over 12 weeks.
- Results showed that AF participants reported significantly lower fear of falling and improved overall physical performance, indicating AF may provide beneficial psychosocial and functional outcomes for this demographic.