Reduced Electromyographic Fatigue Threshold After Performing a Cognitive Fatiguing Task.

Ferris, JR, Tomlinson, MA, Ward, TN, Pepin, ME, and Malek, MH. Reduced electromyographic fatigue threshold after performing a cognitive fatiguing task. J Strength Cond Res 35(1): 267-274, 2021-Cognitive fatigue tasks performed before exercise may reduce exercise capacity.

Patient participation in decision making: views of health professionals caring for people with colorectal cancer.

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore views on patient participation in decision making, as described by health professionals caring for people with colorectal cancer.

Background: Patient participation in health-care decision making is on the policy agenda at an international level. However, many aspects of cancer care and treatment are complex and it is unclear how health professionals view their role as promoters of patient participation.

Exploring the decision-making preferences of people with colorectal cancer.

Objectives: To explore patient views on participation in treatment, physical care and psychological care decisions and factors that facilitate and hinder patients from making decisions.

Design: Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with patients.

Setting And Participants: Three NHS Trusts in the north-west of England.