Publications by authors named "Louisa Summers"
Article Synopsis
- Identifying older adults who aren't meeting physical activity (PA) guidelines is crucial for preventing falls and frailty, but there's a lack of effective assessment tools in clinical settings.
- The article reviews 16 PA assessment tools, highlighting the Physical Activity Vital Sign (PAVS) as the most widely used, though it mainly focuses on aerobic activities rather than strength and balance.
- It recommends a Modified PAVS for Older Adults that includes strength and balance components, which could enhance healthcare providers' ability to help patients meet PA recommendations and connect with appropriate resources.
Correlates of COVID-19 Pandemic on Anxiety among Adults in Appalachia, USA.
J Res Health Sci
November 2021
Background: Anxiety problems have increased in the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. However, very little is known about the anxiety rates in the new normal phase of the disease when adults have been assumed to be adjusted. The study aimed to find out the difference in anxiety in a convenience sample of Appalachian adults during the new normal phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, examine its association with sociodemographic factors, and compare it with the anxiety levels before the pandemic as recalled by the participants.
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