Browsing Conditions by Author "Dawes, Helen"
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Computer-vision aided functional movement measurement in people with and without axial spondyloarthritis – validation and feasibility study protocol
Dawes, Helen (2021-11)Back pain is a common form of disability worldwide,and one condition that causes chronic back pain is axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) which primarily affects spinal joints resulting in pain and joint stiffness. There ... -
The effect of overweight/obesity on diastolic function in children and adolescents: A meta-analysis
Dawes, Helen (2021-06)Left ventricular diastolic function (LVDF) is an important marker of early cardiovascular remodelling, which has not been well summarized in young people with overweight/ obesity. Weighted, random-effects regression was ... -
Exploring the factors that influence stakeholders’ expectations and subsequent perception of lower limb orthopaedic surgical outcomes for ambulant children with cerebral palsy – a qualitative study
Dawes, Helen (2022-01)Purpose: To explore the perspectives of children with CP, their parents or carers, and health professionals on factors affecting expectations and perceptions of surgical outcomes for lower limb orthopaedic surgery. Materials ... -
A feasibility study to determine whether the daily consumption of flavonoid-rich pure cocoa has the potential to reduce fatigue and fatigability in people with Parkinson's (pwP)
Dawes, Helen (2022-01)Summary Flavonoids, plant compounds found in certain foods, may have the ability to improve fatigue and fatigability. However, to date, no well-designed intervention studies assessing the role of flavonoid consumption for ... -
An investigation into the relationship between nutritional status, dietary intake, symptoms and health-related quality of life in children and young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Bailey, Kathryn; Dawes, Helen (2023-01)The association between diet, symptoms and health related quality of life in children and young people with Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is not clearly understood. The objectives of this systematic review and ... -
Outcome domains and measures after lower limb orthopaedic surgery for ambulant children with cerebral palsy: an updated scoping review
Dawes, Helen (2020-06)Aim: To determine the reported outcome domains and measures used to assess lower limb orthopaedic surgery of ambulant children and young people with cerebral palsy (CP) and map these outcomes to the International Classification ... -
Outcomes of importance to children and young adults with cerebral palsy, their parents and health professionals following lower limb orthopaedic surgery: A qualitative study to inform a Core Outcome Set
Dawes, Helen (2022-02)Introduction: Although several outcomes are commonly measured to assess the effect of surgery for young people with cerebral palsy (CP), these are selected mainly by health professionals and researchers. Including the ... -
Physical Activity and Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: Secondary Outcomes from a Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial of Cocoa Flavonoid Drinks
Dawes, Helen (2021-06)Fatigue is a common and pervasive symptom reducing physical activity in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). Exercise may reduce fatigue, although evidence to guide optimal prescription is limited. Specifically, supportive ... -
Physiotherapists’ perceptions of how patient adherence and non-adherence to recommended exercise for musculoskeletal conditions affects their practice: a qualitative study
Dawes, Helen (2021-06)Objectives The aim of this study was to explore physiotherapists’ perceptions of how patients’ adherence and non-adherence to recommended exercise affects their practice. Design A qualitative study with a focus group ... -
Prediction of Discontinuation of Structured Exercise Programme in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients
Dawes, Helen (2020-10)The purpose of this study was to assess differences in the physiological profiles of completers vs. non-completers following a structured exercise programme (SEP) and the ability to predict non-completers, which is ... -
Relationship between Cardiopulmonary, Mitochondrial and Autonomic Nervous System Function Improvement after an Individualised Activity Programme upon Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients
Dawes, Helen (2021-04)Background: The therapeutic effects of exercise from structured activity programmes have recently been questioned; as a result, this study examines the impact of an Individualised Activity Program (IAP) on the relationship ... -
A web-based life-style, exercise and activity intervention for people with progressive multiple sclerosis: Results of a single-arm feasibility study
Dawes, Helen (2021-11)Background People with progressive Multiple Sclerosis often struggle to access appropriate and inclusive support for regular physical activity. The Lifestyle, Exercise and Activity Package (LEAP-MS) intervention, is a ... -
A web-based physical activity intervention for People with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Application of consensus-based intervention development guidance.
Dawes, Helen (2021-03)Objectives People with progressive multiple sclerosis (PwPMS) report that they recognise the benefits of activity on their physical and psychological health but need support to achieve their physical activity goals. We ...