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        Normal values of respiratory oscillometry in South African children and adolescents

        Noninvasive measurement of respiratory impedance by oscillometry can be used in young children aged from 3 years and those unable to perform forced respiratory manoeuvres. It can discriminate between healthy children and those with respiratory disease. However, its clinical application is limited by the lack of reference data for African paediatric populations. The aim of the present study was to develop reference equations for oscillometry outcomes in South African children and adolescents. ...

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        Initiating an undiagnosed diseases program in the Western Australian public health system

        We describe the initiation and summary outcomes of a public health system approach for complex undiagnosed patients- the Undiagnosed Diseases Program - WA ...

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        Psychological Flow Scale (PFS): Development and Preliminary Validation of a New Flow Instrument that Measures the Core Experience of Flow to Reflect Recent Conceptual Advancements

        In this study, we sought to develop—and provide preliminary validity evidence for scores derived from—a new Psychological Flow Scale (PFS). We propose a parsimonious model of three core dimensions of flow, reflecting the findings from a recent scoping review that synthesised flow research across scientific disciplines. ...

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        Playful Bytes

        Hayley Alana Christian Papageorgiou HC AP BSc (1st Class Hons), PhD W.Aust. BHSc Program Head, Healthy Behaviours and Environments; National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow Research Officer 08 6319 1040 08 6319 1460 hayley.christian@ ...

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        Testing campaign slogans designed to motivate older people to be more physically active

        Being physically active is critical for healthy ageing, yet many older people do not meet physical activity guidelines. The aim of this study was to test the relative effectiveness of five previously identified campaign slogans designed to encourage older people to be more physically active: 'Be active 30-60 minutes a day to stay fit and well'; 'Move more, live longer'; 'Stay fit to stay functional'; 'This is your time - enjoy being strong and active'; and 'Use it or lose it'. ...

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        Barriers and enablers of health service utilisation for childhood skin infections in remote aboriginal communities of Western Australia

        Health service utilisation in this setting may be enhanced by improving general awareness of the significance of childhood skin infections ...

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        PELICAN: Prematurity’s Effects on the Lungs in Children and Adults Network

        Shannon Simpson SS BMedSci (hons), PhD Co-Head, Children's Lung Health; Senior Research Fellow 08 6319 1631 Shannon.simpson@telethonkids.org.au Co-Head, Children's Lung Health; Senior Research Fellow Associate Professor Shannon Simpson was awarded ...

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        Structured exercise programs for higher education students experiencing mental health challenges: background, significance, and implementation

        The incidence of mental illness is greatest among young adults, and those enrolled in higher education may be particularly vulnerable compared to the general young adult population. Many higher education institutions employ student support staff tasked with implementing strategies to improve student wellbeing and mental illness. ...

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        Impact of vascular screening interventions on perceived threat, efficacy beliefs and behavioural intentions: a systematic narrative review

        Health-related behaviours contribute to the global burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Cardiovascular imaging can be used to screen asymptomatic individuals for increased risk of CVD to enable earlier interventions to promote health-related behaviours to prevent or reduce CVD risk. ...

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        Support needs and experiences of young people living in families with mental illness

        Children and adolescents living in families affected by mental illness are at elevated risk of developing mental health problems. A range of interventions have been designed to help these young people; however, the effectiveness of these programs is, in some cases, mixed. Our aim was to understand in detail the support needs and experiences of a group of Australian children and adolescents living in families with mental illness. ...

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        Communicating with older people about physical activity

        Little is known about how to effectively encourage higher levels of activity among older people. This study tested the effectiveness of a public service advertisement designed according to recommendations for communicating with older audiences and featuring five types of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity: tennis, line dancing, cycling, swimming and jogging. ...

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        END RHD Community Project - Kimberley (Rheumatic Fever Strategy)

        Dylan John Jonathan Rosemary Barth Jacky Carapetis AM Wyber DB JJ JR R B.Tech, MPH, PhD AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS MBChB MPH FRACGP PhD Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Epidemiologist Community Researcher Executive Director; Head, Strep A ...

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