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Communication Technology and Digital Media Studies | Community Child Health | Early Childhood Education (excl. Māori) | Education Systems | Computer-Human Interaction
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Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 26-07-2021
DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2021.1948617
Abstract: Mobile touch screen devices (smartphones and tablet computers) have become an integral part of many parents' and children's lives, with this interaction linked to physical, mental and social outcomes. Despite the known importance of parent-child attachment, evidence on the association between device use and attachment was yet to be reviewed. Following protocol pre-registration, databases were searched, papers screened, and methodological quality assessed. Three papers met the inclusion criteria, and reported some negative associations between duration of parent/child smartphone use and attachment outcomes. A narrative synthesis on two groups of related papers found child time using any screen technology (including television viewing), and child 'problematic' internet, mobile phone, gaming and social media use, was negatively associated with attachment outcomes. Currently there is limited direct evidence on any association between time parents or children spend using these devices and parent-child attachment to support time guidelines for families and professionals working with families.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2020
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 02-02-2014
DOI: 10.1111/RESP.12236
Abstract: In smokers without airflow obstruction, detailed, objective and controlled quantification of the level of physical inactivity in daily life has never been performed. This study aimed to objectively assess the level of physical activity in daily life in adult smokers without airflow obstruction in comparison with matched non-smokers, and to investigate the determinants for daily physical activity in smokers. Sixty smokers (aged 50 (39-54) years) and 50 non-smokers (aged 48 (40-53) years) matched for gender, age, anthropometric characteristics, educational level, employment status and seasons of the year assessment period were cross-sectionally assessed regarding their daily physical activity with a step counter, besides assessment of lung function, functional exercise capacity, quality of life, anxiety, depression, self-reported comorbidities carbon monoxide level, nicotine dependence and smoking habits. When compared with non-smokers, smokers walked less in daily life (7923 ± 3558 vs 9553 ± 3637 steps/day, respectively), presented worse lung function, functional exercise capacity, quality of life, anxiety and depression. Multiple regression analyses identified functional exercise capacity, Borg fatigue, self-reported motivation hysical activity behaviour and cardiac disease as significant determinants of number of steps/day in smokers (partial r(2) = 0.10, 0.12, 0.16 and 0.05 b = 15, -997, 1207 and -2330 steps/day, respectively overall fit of the model R(2) = 0.38 P < 0.001). Adult smokers without airflow obstruction presented reduced level of daily physical activity. Functional exercise capacity, extended fatigue sensation, aspects of motivation hysical activity behaviour and self-reported cardiac disease are significant determinants of physical activity in daily life in smokers.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2014
Abstract: Programs aimed at increasing physical activity in daily life (PADL) have generated growing interest to prevent the deleterious effects of physical inactivity. Recent literature has shown that a short-term protocol using pedometers increased PADL in smokers with normal lung function. However, the long-term effects of such a protocol were not yet studied. The objective of this study was to evaluate the results of 1-year follow-up after a program aimed at increasing PADL in smokers with normal lung function. Twenty-four smokers were followed (15 men mean [interquartile range (IQR)], 51 [41-57] years of age BMI, 26 [22-29] kg/m2 20 [20-30] cigarettes/d). Subjects were assessed at baseline, immediately after completion of the program, and 1 year later for PADL, lung function, 6-min walking distance (6MWD), smoking habits, quality of life, anxiety, and depression. The 5-month program used pedometers and informative booklets as interventions. The gains achieved after the program were maintained in the long term: steps/d (postprogram vs 1-year follow-up, mean [IQR]: 10,572 [9,804-12,237] vs 10,438 [9,151-12,862]) 6MWD (625 [530-694] m, 88 [81-97] % predicted vs 609 [539-694] m, 89 [81-96] % predicted), anxiety (34 [26-41] points vs 35 [36-47] points) and depression (6 [2-9] points vs 5 [2-11] points) (P > .05 for all). One year after the program, 20% of the subjects had quit smoking. In smokers with normal lung function, improvements in daily physical activity, exercise capacity, anxiety, and depression obtained through a 5-month program aimed at increasing physical activity are sustained 1 year after completion of the program. Furthermore, such a program can contribute to smoking cessation in this population.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2018
DOI: 10.1016/J.ORCP.2017.11.001
Abstract: To explore participants' ability to participate in physical activity (PA), and barriers and facilitators to PA, at 12 months following restrictive bariatric surgery, and how these differed from participants' pre-surgery perceptions. Motivators for PA post-surgery were also explored. Qualitative one-on-one in-depth interviews were conducted pre- and 12 months post-surgery. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Fourteen adults (12 females), with a mean (range) age of 41.4 years (25.0-56.0), body mass index (BMI) of 31.7kg/m At 12 months following surgery, many participants reported residual obesity and non-obesity related barriers to PA. These barriers may explain the small, if any, pre- to post-surgery change in PA levels reported by earlier research. Facilitators to PA did not change and post-surgery motivators for PA were mostly esteem-related. These data are relevant to shape interventions aimed at optimising PA in this population.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2019
DOI: 10.1016/J.ORCP.2018.10.004
Abstract: This systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) investigated the effectiveness of interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour amongst people with overweight or obesity. Secondarily, it aimed to investigate the effectiveness of these interventions on body mass index (BMI), time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). A search of six databases (CENTRAL, PubMed, Embase, PEDro, CINAHL and PsycINFO) was conducted from inception to July 2018. RCTs in which sedentary behaviour was measured by accelerometry or inclinometry, with participants of any age with overweight or obesity were included. Subgroup analyses were undertaken comparing studies that included adults versus children and studies with an active component (e.g., treadmill desk, physically active breaks) versus no active component to their intervention. Nine studies (n=1859) were included. Compared to the control group, the interventions significantly reduced time spent in sedentary behaviour (standardised mean difference [95% confidence interval] -0.33 [-0.59 to -0.08] overall -0.53 [-0.95 to -0.11] in adults). Subgroup analyses demonstrated that only interventions that included active components reduced time spent in sedentary behaviour (-0.54 [-0.88 to -0.20]) and increased time spent in MVPA (1.29 [0.02 to 2.56]). Subgroup analyses demonstrated that interventions only reduced BMI in studies of children (-0.09 [-0.18 to -0.00]) and in those with no active component (-0.09 [-0.18 to -0.01]). There were insufficient data to investigate the effectiveness of these interventions on HRQoL. This novel systematic review and meta-analyses suggests interventions aiming to effectively reduce objectively-measured sedentary behaviour need to specifically include an active component.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 20-07-2011
DOI: 10.3109/15412555.2011.594463
Abstract: The study aimed to compare the responsiveness of three instruments to assess self-reported changes in functional status after exercise training in patients with COPD: Pulmonary Functional Status and Dyspnea Questionnaire -modified version (PFSDQ-M), London Chest Activity of Daily Living (LCADL) and Medical Research Council scale (MRC). Twenty-two patients (11 female, 66[62-71] years, FEV1 42[33-61]%predicted) participated in a 3-month high-intensity exercise program. The three instruments were applied pre- and post-program, as well as assessment of lung function, muscle strength, exercise capacity (6-minute walking test, 6MWT) and quality of life (St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire, SGRQ). SGRQ, 6MWT and quadriceps femoris, biceps and triceps brachialis strength improved significantly after the program (p < 0.05 for all). Training also yielded significant improvement in the LCADL total score and self-care, domestic and leisure domains and in the PFSDQ-M 'change in activities' domain, with no improvement in the MRC (p = 0.11). Calculation of effects sizes also indicated higher responsiveness in the LCADL than the other instruments. There were no significant correlations between changes in the three instruments and changes in lung function, SGRQ or 6MWT. In conclusion, PFSDQ-M's 'change in activity' domain and specially the LCADL (to a higher extent) showed responsiveness to detect changes in functional status after three months of high-intensity exercise training in patients with COPD, whereas the MRC scale did not. In this population, the improvement in functional status was not related with improvement in exercise capacity, lung function or quality of life.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 13-03-2021
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 12-06-2022
Abstract: Pelvic pain has been associated with augmented nociceptive processing, but large studies controlling for multiple potential confounding factors are lacking. This study investigated the association between pelvic pain bothersomeness and pain sensitivity in young adult women, accounting for potential confounding factors. Cross‐sectional study. Community‐dwelling s le. The Raine Study Gen2‐22 year follow‐up ( n = 475). The experience of bothersomeness related to pelvic pain was determined from a question in the Urogenital Distress Inventory short form. Pain sensitivity was measured using pressure pain and cold pain thresholds. Potential confounding factors included ethnicity, marital status, highest level of education, income, waist–hip ratio, level of activity, sleep quality, smoking, comorbidity history, C‐reactive protein level, musculoskeletal pain experience and psychological distress. Three hundred and sixty‐two women (76.2%) reported no pelvic pain bothersomeness, 74 (15.6%) reported mild pelvic pain bothersomeness and 39 (8.2%) reported moderate–severe pelvic pain bothersomeness. After adjusting for marital status (and test site), moderate–severe pelvic pain bothersomeness was associated with a lower pressure pain threshold (i.e. greater pressure pain sensitivity) (coefficient −51.46, 95% CI −98.06 to −4.86, p = 0.030). After adjusting for smoking, moderate–severe pelvic pain bothersomeness was also associated with a higher cold pain threshold (i.e. greater cold pain sensitivity) (coefficient 4.35, 95% CI 0.90–7.79, p = 0.014). This study suggests augmented nociceptive processing as a contributing factor in pelvic pain bothersomeness for some women. Thorough assessment of women who present clinically with pelvic pain should consider pain sensitivity as a potential contributing factor to their presentation.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 28-02-2022
DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2022.2041734
Abstract: The potential for human-computer interaction to have a substantial impact on adults is well documented. However, its potential importance prior to birth has rarely been reported. Parental use of smartphones and tablet computers could influence the relationship between parent and baby during pregnancy (prenatal attachment) and thus child development. Twenty-seven families were interviewed to explore how parents used these devices during pregnancy, and how device use influenced parents' thoughts, feelings and behaviours towards their baby while in utero. All used devices for a variety of purposes, and all described good levels of prenatal attachment. Parents described both disrupted and enhanced connectedness as a result of device use, and increased parental stress. The findings highlight a new opportunity for how device design and use guidelines could support families to maximise benefits and reduce detriments of device use to optimise prenatal attachment, and thus future parent-child attachment and child development.
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Date: 27-11-2013
DOI: 10.1093/NTR/NTT183
Abstract: This randomized crossover trial aimed to compare the effects of 2 different protocols using pedometers and informative booklets to increase physical activity in daily life (PADL) in smokers. PADL level was assessed at baseline (A1), and subjects were randomly assigned to 2 groups for a month: booklet + pedometer (GB + P n = 13), which started the protocol receiving a booklet with encouragement to walk as much as possible in everyday life pedometer + booklet (GP + B n = 18), which started the protocol wearing a pedometer aiming to achieve 10,000 steps/day. PADL was reassessed (A2), and the interventions were crossed over for 1 month, followed by PADL reassessment (A3). After A3, both groups used pedometers for 3 months aiming to reach 10,000 steps/day, and final PADL assessment was performed (A4). For the analysis, each group was sub ided according to baseline PADL as physically active or inactive, according to having reached or not reached 10,000 steps/day at baseline. The physically active subgroups of GB + P and GP + B showed no change in steps/day. The physically inactive subgroup of GP + B significantly increased steps/day at A2 and maintained this increase until A4. The physically inactive subgroup of GB + P initially increased to a lesser extent, reaching borderline statistical significance at A2 and A3 (p = .06) and statistically significant increase only at A4 (p = .02). Both strategies were effective in increasing the number of steps/day in physically inactive smokers after 5 months, although the increase was more quickly obtained in smokers who used pedometers as the first intervention.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 06-2018
Abstract: THIS PAPER REPORTS ON the findings of a sector-wide survey conducted as part of a multi-component process in Early Childhood Australia's development of a national Statement on young children and digital technology for those working within early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. The survey sought broad comment and feedback from the Australian ECEC sector regarding adult perspectives on young children and digital technology. The cross-sectional online survey included 12 Likert scale items and three open-ended questions. Five hundred and fifteen participants representing various roles, ages and locations completed the survey. Findings suggest the sector holds erse and complex perspectives, including appreciation for the learning and teaching opportunities afforded via technology, and concerns for children's health and digital citizenship. Findings also highlight the need for evidence-based practices and sector-wide support in the pedagogical use of technology that enhances children's physical, emotional and social health and development.
Publisher: Daedalus Enterprises
Date: 07-2012
Abstract: In adults it is recommended that the minimum of 10,000 steps/day should be performed in order to consider an in idual as active. The pedometer, a small device that counts steps, has been used to monitor and/or motivate physical activity in various populations. To investigate the short-term effects of a protocol using a pedometer or an informative booklet to increase daily physical activity in apparently healthy smokers who reached or did not reach the minimum public health recommendation of 10,000 steps/day. Subjects were randomly assigned to 2 groups: group pedometer (GP, n = 23), who wore a pedometer every day during 1 month, aiming to achieve 10,000 steps/day and group booklet (GB, n = 17), who received a booklet with encouragement to walk as much as possible in everyday life. Each group was sub ided according to their baseline daily physical activity level: active (subjects who achieved 10,000 steps/day), and inactive (those who did not achieve this minimum). Only the physically inactive GP increased significantly its daily physical activity (pre vs post 7,670 [6,159-9,402] steps/day vs 10,310 [9,483-11,110] steps/day, P < .001), with a concomitant increase in the 6-min walking test (6MWT) distance (mean and interquartile range 540 m [501-586 m] vs 566 m [525-604 m], P = .03). In GP, Δ post-pre steps/day correlated significantly with baseline number of steps/day (r = -0.63, P = .01), but not with 6MWT. In the inactive subjects (summing GP and GB), there were significant correlations between steps/day and cigarettes/day, pack-years, and Fagerström questionnaire (r = -0.55, -0.40, and -0.59, P ≤ .05 for all). Furthermore, improvement in steps/day in the inactive subjects of GP was correlated with baseline cigarettes smoked per day, pack-years, and Fagerström questionnaire (r = 0.51, 0.65 and 0.53, P ≤ .05 for all). Physically inactive smokers improve their daily physical activity level by using a simple tool (pedometer), and larger improvement occurs in subjects with the lowest levels of physical activity.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 09-2016
DOI: 10.1007/S11695-015-1867-4
Abstract: Bariatric surgery candidates engage in less physical activity (PA) and spend longer periods in sedentary behaviour (SB) when compared to the general adult population. The aim of this study was to explore the beliefs about PA and perceived barriers and facilitators to PA in obese adults scheduled for bariatric surgery. Nineteen obese adults (15 females), with a mean (SD) age of 41.6 (12.1) years, weight of 119.2 (20.5) kg and body mass index of 41.6 (6.7) kg/m(2) participated in a one-on-one in-depth qualitative interview before undergoing bariatric surgery. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Most participants believed that engaging in regular PA confers important health benefits, however reported insufficient PA levels to obtain those benefits. The perceived barriers to PA reported by participants were both obesity related (e.g. bodily pain, physical limitation and self-presentational concerns) and non-obesity related (e.g. lack of motivation, environment and restricted resources). All participants stated weight loss to be the main perceived facilitator to PA, together with social factors, better time management and access to financial resources. In bariatric surgery candidates, many of the perceived barriers and facilitators to PA are not obesity related and are therefore unlikely to change as a result of bariatric surgery. This may explain why earlier research shows little change in PA or SB following surgery. It is likely that an approach that aims to address the barriers and facilitators identified in this study is needed to change the inactive lifestyle adopted in this population.
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 06-12-2021
Abstract: This study explores how the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic influenced family routines, relationships and technology use (smartphones and tablet computers) among families with infants. Infancy is known to be an important period for attachment security and future child development, and a time of being susceptible to changes within and outside of the family unit. A qualitative design using convenience s ling was employed. A total of 30 mothers in Perth, Western Australia participated in semi-structured interviews by audio or video call. All mothers were parents of infants aged 9 to 15 months old. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed, and data were analysed using thematic analysis to code and identify themes in an inductive manner. Families described staying home and stopping all external activities. Three themes relating to family interactions and wellbeing were found: enhanced family relationships prompted reflection on family schedules and increased parental stress. Two themes related to family device use were found: enabled connections to be maintained and source of disrupted interactions within the family unit. Overall, participants described more advantages than downsides of device use during COVID-19. Findings will be of value in providing useful information for families, health professionals and government advisors for use during future pandemic-related restrictions.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2018
Start Date: 2020
End Date: 2026
Funder: Australian Research Council
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