The development, implementation and evaluation of interventions to reduce...
AbstractBackgroundProlonged sitting is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers, musculoskeletal disorders and premature mortality. Workplaces contribute...
View ArticleIncreasingly Diverse: the Changing Ethnic Profiles of Scotland and Glasgow...
AbstractScotland’s population has become increasingly ethnically diverse. The aim of this study was to better understand future changes to the ethnic profile of the population and the implications for...
View ArticleSitting less at work: a qualitative study of barriers and enablers in...
AbstractBackgroundProlonged sitting is associated with a range of chronic health conditions and working in office-based jobs is an important contributor to total daily sitting time. Consequently,...
View ArticleA systematic review of interventions to increase attendance at health and...
AbstractBackgroundMembers’ attendance at health and fitness venues typically declines over the course of their membership, with a likely negative impact on physical activity and health outcomes. This...
View ArticleAnalysing Socio-Economic Change Using a Time Comparable Geodemographic...
AbstractGeodemographic classifications are used to understand social phenomena. Within the private sector, for business planning accounting for underlying spatial differences in economic, social and...
View ArticleIs Parental Mindfulness Associated with Quality of Life and Itch Intensity in...
Abstract ObjectivesChildhood psoriasis and eczema negatively impact the well-being of children and their parents. Identifying variables that protect against, or reduce, the negative impact of these...
View ArticleInter-relationships between geographical scale, socio-economic data...
AbstractOver time, technology has greatly enhanced access to vast amounts of public data in government datasets. At the same time there has been an increase in ‘neighbourhood’ level research, in which...
View ArticleImplementation of an ED surge management platform: a study protocol
AbstractBackgroundEmergency departments (EDs) around the world are struggling with long wait times and overcrowding. To address these issues, a quality improvement program called SurgeCon was created...
View ArticleHarmonising Incompatible Datasets to Enable GIS Use to Study Non-communicable...
AbstractWe investigated the use of geographic information systems (GIS) to study the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in association with area deprivation within Tongatapu, the largest...
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View ArticleBehavioural Change Techniques in Health Coaching-Based Interventions for Type...
AbstractBackgroundGiven the high rates globally of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), there is a clear need to target health behaviours through person-centred interventions. Health coaching is one...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Relationship Between Behaviours Using Semantic Technologies
AbstractWhile a growing number of studies report on relationships between behaviours (e.g. alcohol consumption, political behaviours, sleep, recycling), there is a need for a shared understanding of...
View ArticleLinking Individuals to Areas: Protecting Confidentiality While Preserving...
AbstractModern computational capabilities have brought about concerns about risks associated with the level of information disclosed in public datasets. A tension exists between making data available...
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