Publications by authors named "Goddard S"
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- Open goals, such as aiming to increase daily steps, have been found to encourage physical activity and positive experiences compared to specific targets like 10,000 steps.
- A study tested the feasibility of an open-goal approach over 10 weeks with 15 adults, focusing on factors like recruitment and adherence, and found high participation along with increased physical activity levels.
- Results suggested that open goals enhance enjoyment and self-efficacy while reducing negative feelings, demonstrating their potential for use in longer-term physical activity programs.
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- Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders (CVID) are characterized by recurrent infections and a range of non-infectious complications, with this study focusing on the differences in these complications in patients with and without interstitial lung disease (ILD).
- In a study of 129 patients, it was found that 62% had chronic lung issues, with bronchiectasis being particularly common, leading to worse lung function among those with CVID-ILD compared to those without.
- The research underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to managing CVID, given the high prevalence of lung complications and the need for targeted treatments, such as immunosuppressive therapies, especially in those with ILD.
Purpose: The current study aimed to determine the effect of a synthetic-grass sport surface on core body temperature, skin temperature, heart rate, thermal sensation, thermal comfort, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during intermittent exercise in hot conditions.
Methods: Using a randomized crossover design, 13 trained/developmental team-sport athletes completed two 50-minute standardized intermittent running protocols on a synthetic and a natural-grass surface, on separate days (control-condition air temperature 32.6 °C [1.
Introduction: This study explores clinicians' diagnostic practices and perceptions in the context of granulomatous-lymphocytic interstitial lung disease (GLILD), a pulmonary manifestation of common variable immunodeficiency disorder. The aim was to gain valuable insights into key aspects, such as the utilization of radiological features for diagnostic purposes, indications for lung biopsy, preferred biopsy techniques, and the relative importance of different histopathological findings in confirming GLILD.
Method: A survey targeting expert clinicians was conducted, focusing on their experiences, practices, and attitudes towards lung biopsy in suspected GLILD cases.
Background: Health care reform promotes interprofessional patient-centric health care models associated with improved population health outcomes. Interprofessional education (IPE) programs are necessary to cultivate collaborative care, yet little evidence exists to support IPE pedagogy within nursing and other health science academia.
Method: This quasiexperimental study examined differences in pre- and posttest Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) scores following an IPE intervention.
We investigated factors associated with "worse than usual" anal health among gay and bisexual men aged ≥35 years recruited to a longitudinal study of anal human papillomavirus infection/lesions from September 2010 to August 2015.Among 616 participants (median age 49 years; 36% HIV-positive), 42 (6.8%) reported worse than usual anal health in the last 4 weeks.
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- - Trauma is a major global issue, causing millions of deaths each year, but its effects also include long-term physical and mental health problems for survivors.
- - The economic impact of trauma is significant, with high healthcare costs and decreased productivity adding strain to national economies.
- - There are notable disparities in trauma care access that affect different groups, highlighting the need for improvements in the entire trauma care process to ensure equitable treatment and better outcomes for all patients.
Aim: To identify, map, and describe outcome measurement domains and instruments used within a community setting to assess respiratory health in children and young people aged 1 to 18 years, diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP).
Method: A scoping review methodology informed structured searches in nine databases, grey literature, and registries, conducted in August 2021 (updated in February 2023). Articles were screened for eligibility by two independent researchers.
Background: Over 120,000 people in the UK survive critical illness each year, with over 60% of these experiencing mobility issues and reduced health-related quality of life after discharge home. This qualitative systematic review aimed to explore critical care survivors' perceptions, opinions, and experiences of physical recovery and physical rehabilitation following hospital discharge.
Methods: This review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and was conducted between January 2020 and June 2022.
Background: Gamification is an approach that can be used to introduce interprofessional collaboration in nursing and health science. Card games are an effective and convenient way to educate students about clinical professions.
Purpose: We compared the perception of an experimental group of students who played an educational card game to a control group that played an uninstructive card game.
Introduction: Soccer coaches are critical to academies as they are central to identifying players with the potential to succeed (i.e., talent).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA National Survey of Hereditary Angioedema and Acquired C1 Inhibitor Deficiency in the United Kingdom.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract
August 2023
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- - The survey aimed to gather comprehensive demographic data on hereditary angioedema (HAE) and acquired C1 inhibitor deficiency in the UK to enhance service planning and patient care.
- - A total of 1152 patients with HAE were identified, with a prevalence of 1:59,000 for HAE-1/2 and 1:734,000 for acquired C1 inhibitor deficiency, revealing significant patient demographics and treatment patterns.
- - Findings showed that 45% of HAE patients were on long-term prophylaxis, primarily using danazol, and a significant number had acute treatment supplies available at home, highlighting the need for improved healthcare services for these conditions.
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- Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder linked to the CFTR gene, which can show similarities with primary immunodeficiency (PID) symptoms.
- The study aimed to determine if carrying a CFTR gene mutation is related to more severe lung damage in PID patients.
- Findings revealed that certain CFTR mutations were more common in PID patients with lung issues, suggesting that genetic testing could enhance treatment strategies in these cases.*
Background: Individuals with primary and secondary immunodeficiency (PID/SID) were shown to be at risk of poor outcomes during the early stages of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 vaccines demonstrate reduced immunogenicity in these patients.
Objectives: To understand whether the risk of severe COVID-19 in individuals with PID or SID has changed following the deployment of vaccination and therapeutics in the context of the emergence of novel viral variants of concern.
Falling nickel concentrations in ambient air in South Wales - 50 years of progress.
Environ Sci Process Impacts
October 2022
Measurement of the composition of ambient air has become increasingly widespread over the last 50 years as the detrimental health effects of some air pollutants have become clearer and requirements for these measurements has been embedded in national and international legislation. The aim of this has been not only to assess exposure of the general population to air pollutants but also to assess the effectiveness of abatement strategies to reduce emissions of these pollutants at source. With a rich industrial heritage, the Swansea Valley (South Wales, UK) has long been associated with the refining and production of metal products, especially nickel.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Patients with primary and secondary antibody deficiency are vulnerable to COVID-19 and demonstrate diminished responses following two-dose SARS-CoV-2 vaccine schedules. Third primary vaccinations have been deployed to enhance their humoral and cellular immunity.
Objectives: To determine the immunogenicity of the third primary SARS-CoV-2 immunisation in a heterogeneous cohort of patients with antibody deficiency.
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- In March 2020, the UK Primary Immunodeficiency Network created a registry to track outcomes of individuals with Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (PID) and Secondary Immunodeficiency Diseases (SID) after infection with SARS-CoV-2, reporting 310 cases.
- The overall mortality rate was 17.7%, with certain groups experiencing higher rates; for example, Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disease (CVID) had an infection fatality rate (IFR) of 18.3%.
- Individuals with PID and SID faced greater risks in terms of inpatient mortality and generally died at younger ages than the broader population, with risk factors including older age, low lymphocyte count before infection, and existing co-morbidities
The purpose of this exploratory study was to determine the reasons why older adults begin attending SilverSneakers exercise program and why they continue to participate. Participants completed a survey (104 complete surveys). Initial attendance was mainly due to SilverSneakers being a health insurance benefit or hearing from a friend, with a lower percentage hearing from a health care provider.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Vaccination prevents severe morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 in the general population. The immunogenicity and efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in patients with antibody deficiency is poorly understood.
Objectives: COVID-19 in patients with antibody deficiency (COV-AD) is a multi-site UK study that aims to determine the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination in patients with primary or secondary antibody deficiency, a population that suffers from severe and recurrent infection and does not respond well to vaccination.
The objective of the experiment was to compare the effect of dietary inclusion of a prebiotic fermentation product of (LaP, RumaCell; 5 mL animal d) or monensin on performance of replacement beef heifers. Heifers received a total mixed ration containing either LaP ( = 77) or monensin (MON; Rumensin; 200 mg animal d; = 79). Heifers were fed for 71 d in a GrowSafe unit, so individual feed intake could be measured.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe SMART acronym (e.g., Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timebound) is a highly prominent strategy for setting physical activity goals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFrom January 2014 to December 2015, the overall yield of sexually transmitted infections testing among asymptomatic MSM was two-fold higher at a community-based versus clinic-based service. Compared with the clinic-based service, yield of chlamydia (9.0% vs 4.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGenetic markers are widely applied in the study of genetic diversity for many species. The approach incorporates a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) amplification of targeted sequences in the genome. Crucial for the overall success of a PCR experiment is the careful design of synthetic oligonucleotide primers.
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