Adherence Support Strategies for Physical Activity Interventions in People With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain significantly impacts individuals' quality of life. Regular physical activity is an important key to therapy. However, adherence to exercise is often below the intended levels.

Digital rehabilitation care planning for people with chronic diseases (RehaPro-SERVE): study protocol for a German multicentre randomised controlled trial.

Background: Chronic diseases are a significant and growing problem of our time. They impair the ability to work and increase the risk of early retirement. To support the return to work, rehabilitation services can be applied for in Germany.

Lessons learned from implementing a digital rehabilitation care planning platform to improve care access for patients with work disability: qualitative process evaluation of the RehaPro-SERVE study.

Background: Inpatient rehabilitation therapies can be applied for in Germany by patients of working age to support their return to work. However, there are some problems that impede an easy and uncomplicated application process. An interdisciplinary case management approach for rehabilitation care planning was developed to facilitate the access to rehabilitation.

What are the views of adults with an intellectual disability (AWID), carers and healthcare professionals on a community falls management programme for AWID: a qualitative interview study in the UK.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to refine a draft of the ACTiON FALLS LD programme based on the views of adults with an intellectual disability (AWID), carers and healthcare professionals (HCPs).

Design, Setting And Participants: The semistructured interview study included HCP as well as AWID and carers supporting AWID living in the community. Community settings included sheltered living, supported living, AWID living at home with family carers or independently.

Recommendations for the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in primary care: study protocol for a systematic guideline review.

Introduction: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) was the main cause of death in Germany in 2021, with major risk factors (ie, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, obesity and certain lifestyle factors) being highly prevalent. Preventing ASCVD by assessment and modification of these risk factors is an important challenge for general practitioners. This study aims to systematically review and synthesise recent recommendations of national and international guidelines regarding the primary prevention of ASCVD in adults in primary care.

Patients' experience with German primary care practices during Covid-19: an interview study.

Background: Patient access to and communication with German primary care practices (PCPs) changed due to Covid-19. Patients had to comply with Covid-19 regulations, which included closed waiting rooms and appointment-based consultations. It is unclear how patients experienced these changes and how the pandemic impacted their primary care attendance.

Promoting Activity, Independence, and Stability in Early Dementia and mild cognitive impairment (PrAISED): randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of an exercise and functional activity therapy intervention in adults with early dementia or mild cognitive impairment compared with usual care.

Design: Randomised controlled trial.

Setting: Participants' homes and communities at five sites in the United Kingdom.

The facilitators and barriers to improving functional activity and wellbeing in people with dementia: a qualitative study from the process evaluation of Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED).

Background: The PRomoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED) study delivered an exercise and functional activity programme to participants living with dementia. A Randomised Controlled Trial showed no measurable benefits in activities of daily living, physical activity or quality of life.

Objective: To explore participants' responses to PrAISED and explain why an intervention that might be expected to have produced measurable health gains did not do so.

Physical activity for chronic back pain: qualitative interview study with patients and GPs in German primary care.

Background: Chronic back pain (CBP) is common among patients in primary care and is associated with significant personal and socioeconomic burden. Research has shown that physical activity (PA) is one of the most effective therapies to reduce pain; however, for GPs it remains challenging to advise and encourage individuals with CBP to exercise regularly.

Aim: To provide insight into the views and experiences of PA in individuals with CBP, along with those of GPs, and to reveal the facilitators and barriers to engaging in, and maintaining, PA.

Experiences and understanding of apathy in people with neurocognitive disorders and their carers: a qualitative interview study.

Background: apathy, defined as reduced goal-directed activity, interests and emotion, is highly prevalent in neurocognitive disorders (NCDs). Apathy has important consequences for the individuals who experience it and their carers, yet the lived experiences of apathy in this population are not well understood.

Objective: to explore how people with NCDs and their carers understand and experience apathy.

Exploring perceptions regarding family-based delirium management in the intensive care unit.

Background: Delirium is a common complication in patients treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). Family members can help alleviate patient anxiety and may be able to aid in the management of delirium. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of former ICU patients and their families together, regarding the involvement of family in delirium management.

Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on physical exercise among participants receiving the Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED) intervention: a repeated measure study.

Background: The potential decrease in daily physical activity associated with the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns may have a negative impact on people living with dementia. Given the limited literature around the effects of home confinement in people living with dementia, this study investigated changes in physical exercise levels of participants in the intervention arm of the Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED) Randomised Controlled Trial during the first COVID-19 national lockdown. It hypothesised that participants would maintain physical exercise levels.

Rehabilitation care planning on a digital communication platform for patients with a work disability: protocol for the RehaPro-SERVE feasibility study.

Background: Long-term disability to work is a risk factor for a permanent reduction in income. Rehabilitation care can support people to return to work. In Germany, rehabilitation care to return to work is mostly provided in specialised clinics.

Apathy Measures in Older Adults and People with Dementia: A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties Using the COSMIN Methodology.

Background: Apathy is highly prevalent in dementia and is also seen in mild cognitive impairment and the general population. Apathy contributes to failure to undertake daily activities and can lead to health problems or crises. It is therefore important to assess apathy.

Promoting physical activity in primary care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Promoting physical activity is an important part of patient care in primary care and has been investigated in many studies with a wide range of intervention characteristics, often including external support. It is unclear, however, if promoting physical activity is effective.

Aim: To investigate the effectiveness of behaviour change interventions to promote physical activity in primary care.

Mixed-Methods Study on Caregiver Strain, Quality of Life, and Perceived Health.

Background: Caring for someone with dementia is associated with negative and positive experiences. There is little evidence based on large datasets.

Objective: To present data around the experience of caring for someone with dementia, to identify support (emotional and practical) needs, and inform future service provision.

Tele-Rehabilitation for People with Dementia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case-Study from England.

Unlabelled: Introduction The Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED) is delivering an exercise programme for people with dementia. The Lincolnshire partnership National Health Service (NHS) foundation Trust successfully delivered PrAISED through a video-calling platform during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: This qualitative case-study aimed to identify participants that video delivery worked for, to highlight its benefits and its challenges.

Measuring Physical Activity Levels in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild Dementia.

Measuring physical activity (PA) in people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia can be difficult. The aim was to investigate the validity and acceptability of three different PA measurement methods. The mixed-method analysis included 49 participants with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, who completed a daily calendar recording PA, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam PA Questionnaire, and those who wore a Misfit Shine accelerometer.

Protocol for the process evaluation of the Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED), following changes required by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: The Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED) randomised controlled trial (RCT) is evaluating a home-based, face-to-face, individually tailored, activity and exercise programme for people living with dementia. Social distancing requirements following the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid changes to intervention delivery.

Methods And Analysis: A mixed-methods process evaluation will investigate how the changes were implemented and the impact that these have on participants' experience.

Adherence to exercise interventions in older people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Adherence to physical exercise is associated with multiple benefits in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Given the gap in research, this systematic literature review aimed to determine in the context of exercise intervention studies for people with MCI and dementia: 1. How adherence is defined, monitored and recorded; 2.

The Impact of a Dementia-Friendly Exercise Class on People Living with Dementia: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Exercise has multiple benefits for people living with dementia. A programme of group exercise classes for people with dementia and their family carers has been established in a University sports centre. This study aims to explore the impact of this programme on participants with dementia and their carers.

Exercise interventions for older adults: A systematic review of meta-analyses.

Background: The evidence concerning which physical exercise characteristics are most effective for older adults is fragmented. We aimed to characterize the extent of this diversity and inconsistency and identify future directions for research by undertaking a systematic review of meta-analyses of exercise interventions in older adults.

Methods: We searched the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PsycInfo, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, AMED, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science for articles that met the following criteria: (1) meta-analyses that synthesized measures of improvement (e.

Adding to the knowledge on Patient and Public Involvement: Reflections from an experience of co-research with carers of people with dementia.

Background: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research ensures that publicly funded research reflects the priorities of the people who will be affected by its results. Co-research, a branch of PPI, is equal partnership between academic researchers and members of the public, who steer and conduct research together.

Objectives: To propose a model for good practice in co-researching with carers of people with dementia, by reporting and synthesizing the personal reflections of the academic and lay researchers around the methodological issues, benefits, and challenges of co-research.

External Validation of the ', a Theoretical Model Promoting Physical Activity in People with Dementia.

Physical activity is beneficial for people with dementia. We previously developed a theoretical model to explain behaviour change in physical activity in dementia (PHYT-in-dementia). This study aimed to externally validate the model.