Publications by authors named "E Billis"
Article Synopsis
- Individuals with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) face a higher risk of developing dementia, and the GINGER initiative presents a multicomponent lifestyle intervention approach that includes exercise as a key component for prevention and management.
- The exercise protocol designed for GINGER targets adults over 55 with SCD and involves a structured program of aerobic, strengthening, balance, and dual-task exercises, delivered three times a week, both in group sessions and at home.
- The implementation of this exercise protocol was found to be feasible and reliable, showing good adherence and user satisfaction, along with notable improvements in physical health outcomes among participants.
(1) Background: Sarcopenia and chronic pain are prevalent syndromes among older adults that negatively affect their quality of life. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between chronic pain and sarcopenia among Greek community-dwelling older adults. (2) Methods: Older adults >60 years of age were enrolled in this descriptive, cross-sectional study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The objective of this pilot study was to investigate the feasibility of a three month 'Motor control Home ergonomics Elderlies' Prevention of falls' (McHeELP) programme on muscle mass, muscle strength, functionality, balance and fear of falling among older adults with sarcopenia.
Methods: A feasibility study of the McHeELP programme was performed in patients with sarcopenia. Primary outcome measures included number of participants; number of participants that showed engagement with the programme; adherence rates; data loss in questionnaires and secondary outcome measures; any adverse events, related or not to the intervention programme.
Background: The study of physiotherapy is challenging and can affect the students' well-being and quality of life. The aim of this study was to describe and compare factors that could affect well-being among students across Europe.
Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire survey, students of bachelor's physiotherapy programs from 23 European faculties, from 8 countries, were interviewed on mental health and stress burden, sleep quality, dietary habits, and physical activity.