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Physical Activity in Toddlers
The concern with the practice of physical activity is not current. Some studies show that when practiced moderate and regularly it is beneficial for health promotion. -
Physical activity in U.S. Asian Indian women: Comparison of acculturation level and immigrant status
(2017-07-25)Purpose: Asian Indian women generally have low levels of physical activity, which may increase their risk for chronic diseases compared with Whites and other immigrant groups in the U.S. (Daniel, Wilber, Marquez & ... -
Physical activity predicts depression in older adults: The impact of race/ethnicity and level of activity
The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the associations level of physical activity and level of depression among older adults and these relationships are influenced by race, gender, and level of physical activity. ... -
Physical activity preferences and its related factors among cancer patients receiving active treatment
These results provide a valuable recommendation for future designs of physical activity interventions to improve the quality of life of cancer patients.The adherence to regular physical activity is improved by understanding ... -
Physical activity trends among minority women
(2016-11-07)Purpose: To present and analyze physical activity participation trends, prevalence, and areas of strategic development among minority (Black and Latina) women. Methodology: Secondary analysis of data from the National ... -
Physical activity, prevention of functional decline and support of mobility in older hospitalized patients: A literature review
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Purpose: Physical activity is the basis for participation and social life. Older hospitalized patients are prone to decline of physical activity and functional status. ... -
Physical activity, sitting time, and duration of sleep during pregnancy in association with pregnancy outcomes
This study examined physical activity, sitting time, and duration of sleep during pregnancy and explored their associations with cesarean delivery, birth complications, and low birthweight. Though physical activity and ... -
Physical activity: How can patients activity level be objectively measured?
Participants will learn about the process of testing a technical device to measure physical activity outcomes in a laboratory setting and further in a hospital setting. -
Physical and emotional health among caregivers of heart failure patients
Caregiving has been associated with negative psychological and physical consequences for years (Molloy, Johnston, & Witham, 2005). Some research indicates that caregivers with higher perceived control may experience ... -
Physical and emotional needs of primary caregivers of in-home oxygen-dependent children
The need to understand physiologic needs of oxygen-dependent children seems to be the priority of these primary caregivers, especially on the aspects regarding disease monitoring, disease management and disease knowledge. ... -
Physical and psychological effects of Qigong exercise in community-dwelling older adults: An exploratory study
Background: Older adults need exercise programs that correspond to age-related changes. Qigong exercise, a type of Chinese traditional medicine exercise, is a gentle low-impact exercise and is safe for older adults. Qigong ... -
Physical and psychological effects of the relax chair in young adults
The study aimed to examine the physiological and psychological effects of the relax chair in healthy young adults. Accordingly, our results indicate that the relax chair could have possible implications for individuals ... -
Physical assessments are essential to patient outcomes: Are RNs really performing them?
Between 210,000 and 440,000 patients die each year as a result of some type of preventable harm during hospitalization. The Joint Commission has identified inadequate or lack of patient assessment as one of the primary ... -
Physical fitness exercise vs. cognitive behavior therapy on reducing the depressive symptoms among community-dwelling elderly adults
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Aim: To compare the effectiveness of three interventions (physical fitness exercise, cognitive behavior therapy, and comparison) on primary outcomes (depressive symptoms), and ... -
Physical function and fatigue in older HIV adults in San Francisco, USA
Older HIV patients experience a variety of symptom including fatigue and lack of energy. A study conducted among older HIV patients in San Francisco, USA found that increasing physical activity (using Fitbit device) helps ... -
Physical function, depressive symptoms, and quality of life in stroke patients with post-acute care
The stroke patients with PAC program showed significantly gradual improvements in the BI, IADL, mRS, and QoL over time. The BI and GDS-15 were crucial predictive factors for patients' QoL on the 4th, 8th, and 12th week ... -
Physical health of community-dwelling older adults: Live longer and stay healthier?
(2012-01-04)Background: Physical health of older adults is the major concern in health promotion of this age group. Having better comprehension about older adults' physical health can better design activities to maintain and promote ... -
Physical performance in older and late middle-aged persons with mental illness
We found that there were no significant differences in physical performance between the older and late middle-aged patients with mental illness. The results indicate that the reduced ability to perform physical performance ... -
Physical restraint and falls in older hospitalized adults: Where do we go from here?
(2017-07-27)At the end of this session, participants will be able to (1) describe the history of physical restraint associated with hospital fall prevention, (2) identify organizational-, nurse-, and patient-level strategies to reduce ... -
Physician nurse disruptive behavior: How a physician champion changes outcomes
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Friday, July 22, 2016: Purpose: The purpose of the study was to improve patient safety and promote a postive work environment through addressing issues caused by disruptive behavior between physicians ...
