Category: Health and wellbeing
Dose-response associations of physical activity with weight management: a multilevel-network meta-regression analysis of aggregate data
The main purpose of this research question is to investigate the optimal dose (METs/week) to manage weight effectively.
Using a breast cancer diagnosis as a teachable moment for mothers and their daughters for primary and secondary prevention
Exploring how to engage with breast cancer patients and their daughters and granddaughters to encourage physical activity.
Dietary diversity and child malnutrition in Guatemala
Analysing dietary diversity among mother/child dyads in Guatemala.
Sharing the same motivational space: implications for exercise professionals and client outcomes
The relationship between exercise professionals and clients is an important factor in the success of attempts at behaviour change.
Can we enhance wellbeing by increasing motivational flexibility?
There is an urgent need for ways to support people in managing their wellbeing that are easy to implement, low in cost and evidence-based.
Systematic review of reversal theory-based interventions to change health-related outcomes
A number of theories are used to underpin behaviour change interventions aiming to improve health outcomes, but evidence is yet to identify that these are fully successful.
Can we help workplaces understand the impact of their health and wellbeing initiatives?
Many workplaces have implemented health and wellbeing initiatives to improve mental wellbeing, yet few know the impact of these initiatives.
How do work, home and natural environments impact social, physical and mental wellbeing and productivity?
Evaluating the impact of changing from a traditional office to a new workspace built using agile design principles.
Birth outcomes in twins compared to singleton offspring
Children born preterm or smaller at birth are at greater risk of multiple health conditions in adulthood. Most studies have only explored these outcomes in singleton pregnancies despite low birthweight being more common in multiple births.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a talking therapy used to effect behaviour change. Therapists get little feedback, but software is being developed to automatically assess MI.