BACKGROUND A new communication method, the "Veder method", has recently been developed. Caregivers are trained to apply this method in a group activity ("living-room theatre activity") for people with dementia in which theatrical stimuli are used in combination with proven emotion-oriented care methods. The aim of this exploratory study was to evaluate the added value of the Veder method group ...

This paper presents a model of professional development through the participation in a virtual CoP. This model is rooted in a definition of professional development and of professional practice. The model is then used for analyzing the activity of a virtual CoP of tutors involved in a computersupported collaborative learning training. The analysis provides guidelines for developing online servi...

INTRODUCTION Whilst rare, stress fractures of the clavicle have been described in other sports. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a stress fracture of the clavicle occurring in a cricket fast bowler. CASE PRESENTATION A 23-year-old professional cricket fast bowler presented with activity related shoulder pain. Imaging demonstrated a stress fracture of the lateral third of t...

BACKGROUND There is consolidated evidence that physical activity exerts beneficial effects on several chronic conditions and longevity, on the basis of its proposed biological effects, especially on lipid profiles. However, debate continues regarding the intensity of activity required for good health, as vigorous physical activity might overwhelm advantageous changes. In addition, little is kno...

Background and Aim: Lumbar disc degeneration is one of the most frequent causes of pain in the lower back, and lack of physical activity, overweight and obesity have been regarded as the most significant factors in its occurrence. The present study was conducted with the aim of evaluation of body mass index, abdominal obesity and physical activity level in patients registered for elective lumba...

OBJECTIVES The health benefits of professional sport dissipate after retirement unless an active lifestyle is adopted, yet reasons for adopting an active or inactive lifestyle after retirement from sport are poorly understood. Elite cricket is all-encompassing, requiring a high volume of activity and unique physical demands. We aimed to identify influences on physical activity behaviours in act...

The aim of the study was to estimate the physical activity (PA) level among the professional college students in North India. One hundred three professional college students in the age group of 18-25 years were recruited by simple random sampling for this cross-sectional online survey. The survey was advertised on the social networking sites (Facebook, WhatsApp) through a link www.surveymonkey....

BACKGROUND Understanding patterns of physical activity and sedentary time is important to effective population-wide primary prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. This study examined the patterns of objectively assessed physical activity and sedentary time, and the prevalence of compliance with physical activity guidelines according to different public health recommendations in a ...

KELLY M. SMITH, PHARM.D., is Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington, and Director, Pharmacy Practice Residency Program, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center (UKCMC), Lexington. AMANDA M. BALL, PHARM.D., is Pharmacy Practice Resident; E. ZACHARY RAMSEY, PHARM.D., is Pharmacy Practice Resident; and JOHN A. ARMITSTEAD, M....