Does participating in physical activity in outdoor natural environments have a greater effect on physical and mental wellbeing than physical activity indoors? A …

…, K Boddy, K Stein, R Whear… - … science & technology, 2011 - ACS Publications
Our objective was to compare the effects on mental and physical wellbeing, health related
quality of life and long-term adherence to physical activity, of participation in physical activity …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness based cognitive therapy in vascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of …

RA Abbott, R Whear, LR Rodgers, A Bethel… - Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective To determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and
mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on psychological and physical outcomes for …

[HTML][HTML] What is the impact of using outdoor spaces such as gardens on the physical and mental well-being of those with dementia? A systematic review of quantitative …

R Whear, JT Coon, A Bethel, R Abbott, K Stein… - Journal of the American …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective To examine the impact of gardens and outdoor spaces on the mental and physical
well-being of people with dementia who are resident in care homes and understand the …

Effectiveness of mealtime interventions on nutritional outcomes for the elderly living in residential care: a systematic review and meta-analysis

RA Abbott, R Whear, J Thompson-Coon… - Ageing research …, 2013 - Elsevier
The need to improve the nutrition of the elderly living in long term care has long been
recognised, but how this can best be achieved, and whether (and which) intervention is …

[HTML][HTML] Multiple component interventions for preventing falls and fall-related injuries among older people: systematic review and meta-analysis

VA Goodwin, RA Abbott, R Whear, A Bethel… - BMC geriatrics, 2014 - Springer
Background Limited attention has been paid in the literature to multiple component fall
prevention interventions that comprise two or more fixed combinations of fall prevention …

[HTML][HTML] Interventions to reduce inappropriate prescribing of antipsychotic medications in people with dementia resident in care homes: a systematic review

JT Coon, R Abbott, M Rogers, R Whear… - Journal of the American …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Antipsychotic medications are commonly used to manage the behavioral and
psychological symptoms of dementia. Several large studies have demonstrated an …

How do “robopets” impact the health and well‐being of residents in care homes? A systematic review of qualitative and quantitative evidence

R Abbott, N Orr, P McGill, R Whear… - … journal of older …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Robopets are small animal‐like robots which have the appearance and
behavioural characteristics of pets. Objective To bring together the evidence of the …

[HTML][HTML] Tumour necrosis factor-α inhibitor therapy in chronic physical illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect on depression and anxiety

R Abbott, R Whear, V Nikolaou, A Bethel… - Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective Depression is more common among individuals with chronic physical illness than
in the general population. New treatments for severe and chronic inflammatory conditions …

[HTML][HTML] Non-pharmacological interventions for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) delivered in school settings: systematic reviews of quantitative and …

…, O Ukoumunne, M Rogers, R Whear… - Health Technology …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
BACKGROUND Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental
disorder characterised by age-inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and …

[HTML][HTML] Fundamental nursing care in patients with the SARS-CoV-2 virus: results from the 'COVID-NURSE'mixed methods survey into nurses' experiences of missed …

…, MH Shepherd, SJ Singh, SJ Tooze, R Whear - BMC nursing, 2021 - Springer
Background Patient experience of nursing care is associated with safety, care quality,
treatment outcomes, costs and service use. Effective nursing care includes meeting patients' …