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  1. Article ; Online: Delphi Study

    Rosie K. Lindsay / Lee Smith / Peter M. Allen

    Vision, Vol 7, Iss 8, p

    Designing Training to Enable Visual Impairment Services to Promote Physical Activity

    2023  Volume 8

    Abstract: Research suggests adults with visual impairment would increase their physical activity (PA) if they were advised to by a professional working in visual impairment services. However, there are no training programs which are targeted at enabling these ... ...

    Abstract Research suggests adults with visual impairment would increase their physical activity (PA) if they were advised to by a professional working in visual impairment services. However, there are no training programs which are targeted at enabling these professionals to promote PA. Therefore, this study aims to inform a UK-based training program which facilitates PA promotion within visual impairment services. A modified Delphi technique was used, consisting of a focus group and two rounds of surveys. The panel included 17 experts in round one, and 12 experts in round two. Consensus was defined as equal to or greater than 70% agreement. The panel agreed training should: educate professionals on PA benefits, injury prevention, and wellbeing, address myths associated with PA, address health and safety concerns, help professionals to find local PA opportunities, and include a networking session for professionals in visual impairment services and local PA providers. The panel agreed training should also target PA providers and volunteers for visual impairment services, and that training should be delivered online and in-person. In conclusion, training should provide professionals with the capability to promote PA and to establish stakeholder partnerships. The present findings can inform future research which tests the panel’s recommendations.
    Keywords exercise ; health ; visual impairment ; blind ; social care ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 796 ; 020
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  2. Article ; Online: Barriers to and Facilitators of Physical Activity

    Olivia Hillan / Lee Smith / Simon Bishop / Peter M. Allen

    Vision, Vol 7, Iss 4, p

    A Qualitative Study from the Perspective of Individuals Living with Sight Loss in Cambridgeshire

    2023  Volume 70

    Abstract: Physical inactivity is a prevalent concern amongst adults living with sight loss. It is essential to understand why these individuals are inactive and how we can increase physical activity levels among them. Therefore, this study aims to explore the ... ...

    Abstract Physical inactivity is a prevalent concern amongst adults living with sight loss. It is essential to understand why these individuals are inactive and how we can increase physical activity levels among them. Therefore, this study aims to explore the barriers and facilitators to physical activity for individuals living with sight loss. Seven individuals with self-reported sight loss living in Cambridgeshire were recruited for three focus groups. Focus group data were analysed using thematic analysis to identify key themes. Seven themes which represented a barrier, or a facilitator were identified: transport, accessing information, one size fits all, negative previous experience, visually impaired sport, women in disability sport, and taster days. To increase physical activity levels amongst those living with sight loss, interventions need to be focused on the organisational level. This includes producing more accessible environments that can be produced by providing training for sport and physical activity professionals and by ensuring the physical environment is inclusive for those living with sight loss.
    Keywords physical activity ; visual impairment ; qualitative methods ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  3. Article ; Online: Promoting physical activity within eyecare

    Rosie K. Lindsay / Peter M. Allen / Lee Smith

    Lifestyle Medicine, Vol 3, Iss 3, Pp n/a-n/a (2022)

    Addressing the research–policy gap

    2022  

    Keywords Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wiley
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  4. Article ; Online: Effectiveness of music-based interventions to address well-being in people with a vision impairment

    Lee Smith / Peter M Allen / Rosie Lindsay / Nurbanu Somani / Eldre Beukes / Alexander Street

    BMJ Open, Vol 13, Iss

    a scoping review

    2023  Volume 9

    Abstract: Objectives The objectives of this review were to identify the types of music-based interventions and associated accessibility challenges for people who have visual impairment (VI) and their reported effects on psychological, physiological and social well- ...

    Abstract Objectives The objectives of this review were to identify the types of music-based interventions and associated accessibility challenges for people who have visual impairment (VI) and their reported effects on psychological, physiological and social well-being.Design A scoping review was developed according to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist and guidelines. A narrative synthesis was conducted to map out the types of music-based interventions undertaken and to compare the therapeutic outcomes. The studies were evaluated according to the music reporting checklist.Results In total 5082 records were identified, 69 full-text articles were screened and 13 studies were included. Eleven studies included younger children and teenagers, two focused on adults with acquired VI. Ten studies involved active music therapy strategies and three used passive music listening. Eleven of the studies focused on social outcomes and two reported mental health. Although the studies reported that music-based intervention strategies improved psychosocial well-being in people with a VI, conclusions could not be drawn as robust outcome measures were not generally used and only four of the studies included any statistical analysis.Conclusions Although potential was evident, details of intervention protocols and training requirements were not sufficiently reported and further, high-quality evidence-based studies are required.
    Keywords Medicine ; R
    Subject code 780
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMJ Publishing Group
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  5. Article ; Online: Music-based interventions to address well-being in people with a vision impairment

    Peter M Allen / Rosie Lindsay / Nurbanu Somani / Eldre Beukes / Alexander Street

    BMJ Open, Vol 12, Iss

    protocol for a scoping review

    2022  Volume 3

    Keywords Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMJ Publishing Group
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  6. Article ; Online: Fishing Participation, Motivators and Barriers among UK Anglers with Disabilities

    Rosie K. Lindsay / Christina Carmichael / Peter M. Allen / Matt Fossey / Lauren Godier-McBard / Laurie Butler / Mike Trott / Shahina Pardhan / Mark A. Tully / Jason J. Wilson / Andy Torrance / Lee Smith

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 19, Iss 4730, p

    Opportunities and Implications for Green Social Prescribing

    2022  Volume 4730

    Abstract: Green social prescribing, which includes the referral of patients to nature-based activities, could exacerbate inequalities between people with disabilities and people without. Research suggests fishing could be more inclusive relative to other outdoor ... ...

    Abstract Green social prescribing, which includes the referral of patients to nature-based activities, could exacerbate inequalities between people with disabilities and people without. Research suggests fishing could be more inclusive relative to other outdoor sports. To understand if fishing is an inclusive sport, and the potential benefits and barriers to prescribing fishing, the present study compared participation, motivators and barriers to fishing, between anglers with and without disabilities. UK adults were invited to participate in an online survey. Chi-square tests examined differences between anglers with and without disabilities regarding the type of fishing anglers engaged in, the frequency of fishing, the length of time spent fishing, motivators for fishing and barriers to fishing. Among 1799 anglers (97.5% male), 292 (16.2%) anglers reported having a disability. Most anglers with disabilities were over 55 years old (56.5%). There was no difference in fishing participation, or motivators for fishing, between anglers with and without disabilities; however, anglers with disabilities were more likely to report ‘costs’, ‘lack of transport’ and ‘having no one to go with them’ as barriers. Overall, there appeared to be no differences in fishing participation between anglers with versus without disabilities, although additional barriers to participation may exist.
    Keywords angling ; blue prescribing ; wellbeing ; health ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  7. Article ; Online: A Hybrid Artificial Neural Network to Estimate Soil Moisture Using SWAT and SMAP Data +

    Katherine H. Breen / Scott C. James / Joseph D. White / Peter M. Allen / Jeffery G. Arnold

    Machine Learning and Knowledge Extraction, Vol 2, Iss 16, Pp 283-

    2020  Volume 306

    Abstract: In this work, we developed a data-driven framework to predict near-surface (0– 5 cm) soil moisture (SM) by mapping inputs from the Soil & Water Assessment Tool to SM time series from NASA’s Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite for the period 1 ... ...

    Abstract In this work, we developed a data-driven framework to predict near-surface (0– 5 cm) soil moisture (SM) by mapping inputs from the Soil & Water Assessment Tool to SM time series from NASA’s Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite for the period 1 January 2016–31 December 2018. We developed a hybrid artificial neural network (ANN) combining long short-term memory and multilayer perceptron networks that were used to simultaneously incorporate dynamic weather and static spatial data into the training algorithm, respectively. We evaluated the generalizability of the hybrid ANN using training datasets comprising several watersheds with different environmental conditions, examined the effects of standard and physics-guided loss functions, and experimented with feature augmentation. Our model could estimate SM on par with the accuracy of SMAP. We demonstrated that the most critical learning of the physical processes governing SM variability was learned from meteorological time series, and that additional physical context supported model performance when test data were not fully encapsulated by the variability of the training data. Additionally, we found that when forecasting SM based on trends learned during the earlier training period, the models appreciated seasonal trends.
    Keywords physics-guided machine learning ; hybrid architecture ; LSTM ; data-driven science ; Computer engineering. Computer hardware ; TK7885-7895
    Subject code 333 ; 006
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  8. Article ; Online: A Review of Depth of Focus in Measurement of the Amplitude of Accommodation

    David H. Burns / Peter M. Allen / David F. Edgar / Bruce J. W. Evans

    Vision, Vol 2, Iss 3, p

    2018  Volume 37

    Abstract: The aim of this review is to investigate the role of depth of focus (DoF) as a potential confounding variable in the measurement of the amplitude of accommodation (AoA). The role of DoF in human vision is briefly summarised, and it is noted that the ... ...

    Abstract The aim of this review is to investigate the role of depth of focus (DoF) as a potential confounding variable in the measurement of the amplitude of accommodation (AoA). The role of DoF in human vision is briefly summarised, and it is noted that the prevalent method of measuring AoA is the push-up method. Factors influencing the effect of DoF on the push-up and other methods of measuring AoA are reviewed in detail. DoF is shown to add substantial measurement error in the routine assessment of accommodation when the AoA is measured by methods involving subjective judgement of an object’s clarity. Reliable compensation for this source of error is not realistically possible because of the complexity of the aetiology of DoF, and its inter-individual and intra-individual variation. The method of measurement also influences the extent of the error. It is concluded that methods of measurement of AoA that exclude DoF should be preferred.
    Keywords amplitude of accommodation ; depth of focus ; measurement error ; optometry ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-09-01T00:00:00Z
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  9. Article ; Online: Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders

    Eldré W. Beukes / Vinaya Manchaiah / David M. Baguley / Peter M. Allen / Gerhard Andersson

    Systematic Reviews, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a protocol for a systematic review

    2018  Volume 11

    Abstract: Abstract Background Internet-based interventions are emerging as an alternative way of delivering accessible healthcare for various conditions including hearing and balance disorders. A comprehensive review regarding the evidence-base of Internet-based ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background Internet-based interventions are emerging as an alternative way of delivering accessible healthcare for various conditions including hearing and balance disorders. A comprehensive review regarding the evidence-base of Internet-based interventions for auditory-related conditions is required to determine the existing evidence of their efficacy and effectiveness. The objective of the current protocol is to provide the methodology for a systematic review regarding the effects of Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders. Method This protocol was developed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses for Protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 guidelines. Electronic database searches will include EBSCOhost, PubMed and Cochrane Central Register performed by two researchers. This will be complemented by searching other resources such as the reference lists for included studies to identify studies meeting the eligibility for inclusion with regard to study designs, participants, interventions, comparators and outcomes. The Cochrane risk of bias tool (RoB 2) for randomised trials will be used for the bias assessments in the included studies. Criteria for conducting meta-analyses were defined. Discussion The result of this systematic review will be of value to establish the effects of Internet-based interventions for hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders. This will be of importance to guide future planning of auditory intervention research and clinical services by healthcare providers, researchers, consumers and stakeholders. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42018094801
    Keywords Internet interventions ; eHealth ; Self-help ; Hearing loss ; Vestibular disorders ; Tinnitus ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 150
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
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  10. Article ; Online: Correlates of Physical Activity among Adults with Sight Loss in High-Income-Countries

    Rosie K. Lindsay / Francesco Di Gennaro / Peter M. Allen / Mark A. Tully / Claudia Marotta / Damiano Pizzol / Trish Gorely / Yvonne Barnett / Lee Smith

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 11763, p

    A Systematic Review

    2021  Volume 11763

    Abstract: Background: Physical activity (PA) is essential for almost all facets of health; however, research suggests that PA levels among populations with sight loss are critically low. The aim of this review was to identify the correlates of PA among people with ...

    Abstract Background: Physical activity (PA) is essential for almost all facets of health; however, research suggests that PA levels among populations with sight loss are critically low. The aim of this review was to identify the correlates of PA among people with sight loss in high income countries, to inform future interventions and policies. Methods: MEDLINE, Web of Science, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, The British Journal of Visual Impairment, The Journal of Visual Impairment and grey literature were searched for studies which reported correlates of PA among adults with sight loss. The protocol is available from PROSPERO (CRD42020215596). Results: A total of 29 articles were eligible for review. Evidence from multiple studies reported that the vision impairment category, worse visual acuity, bilateral visual field loss, worse contrast sensitivity, those of the female gender, low self-efficacy, and environmental barriers were associated with lower levels of PA among populations with sight loss. Conclusions: Overall, correlates of PA among people with sight loss in high income countries are complex and vary across different population groups. Health professionals, eye care, and sight loss services should work together to identify people at risk of low PA, and provide a range of services and interventions to influence the modifiable factors that are associated with low PA.
    Keywords vision loss ; visual impairment ; physical activity ; modifiable ; non-modifiable ; correlates ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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