Browsing AECC University College Research Collection by Issue Date
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Leadership and capacity building in chiropractic research: Report from the first CARL cohort
(Chiropractic Manual Therapies, 2021)The Chiropractic Academy for Research Leadership (CARL) was formed in 2016 in response to a need for a global network of early career researchers and leaders in the chiropractic profession. Thirteen fellows were accepted ... -
Nonacademic qualities as predictors of performance in an undergraduate healthcare program
(Journal of Chiropractic Education, 2021)Objective: Nonacademic qualities such as time management, study skills, stress, and motivation have been linked to academic performance. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of this relationship to enable ... -
A public and patient consultation process as an aid to design a person-centred randomized clinical trial
(Health Expectations, 2021)Background: Involving patients and members of the public, together with researchers, in decisions about how studies are designed and conducted can create a study that is more person-centred. The aim of this consultation ... -
"Doing our best for patient safety": an international and interprofessional qualitative study with spinal manipulative therapy providers in community-based settings
(Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 2021)Background: Patient safety research is expanding from hospitals to community-based healthcare settings. Knowledge gaps persist among manual therapy professions that may impede patient safety initiatives within musculoskeletal ... -
Re-stabilization of an unstable lumbosacral segment in a patient with chronic back pain: A case report
(EC Orthopaedics, 2021)Background: Spinal instability is poorly understood. This case report describes the re-stabilization of an unstable vertebral motion segment in a patient with chronic low back pain. Case Presentation: A 50-year-old ... -
The global summit on the efficacy and effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy for the prevention and treatment of non-musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review of the literature
(Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, 2021)Background: A small proportion of chiropractors, osteopaths, and other manual medicine providers use spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) to manage non-musculoskeletal disorders. However, the efficacy and effectiveness of ... -
Does passive hip stiffness or range of motion correlate with spinal curvature and posture during quiet standing?
(Gait and Posture, 2021)Background: It has been postulated that hip muscle stiffness can be inferred from postural assessment, and that predictable relationships exist between passive stiffness of opposing muscles. Despite a lack of evidence to ... -
Lifestyle and health behaviour change in traditional acupuncture practice: A systematic critical interpretive synthesis
(The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2021)Introduction: Behavioral factors are the leading cause of ill-health worldwide. Diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption are the focus of public health targets on promotion of healthy behavior. The science ... -
Association of spinal manipulative therapy with changes in cervical motion segment interactions in patients with neck pain: an observational study with matched asymptomatic controls
(Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2021)Objective: The objectives of this study were to determine (1) if maximal intervertebral range of motion (IV-RoMmax) and laxity interactions exist in the cervical spine during flexion, (2) if there are differences in IV-RoMmax ... -
Irrational beliefs and choking under pressure: A preliminary investigation
(Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2021)Researchers who examine existing models of choking under pressure are beginning to explore the antecedents that predispose individuals to increased anxiety. Irrational beliefs (IBs) may be one such antecedent to “choking”, ... -
Enhancing undergraduate midwifery: using drug and alcohol baby simulators in education
(British Journal of Midwifery, 2021)Background: In the UK, simulation in midwifery education mostly relates to developing clinical skills such as managing obstetric emergencies. However, there is minimal use of neonate simulators in educating student midwives ... -
Podiatry as a career in the UK - what attracts Generation Z? A qualitative exploration with university and college students
(Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2021)Background: Training for a career in podiatry is reported to provide graduates with excellent employability, alongside professional autonomy and suitable renumeration. Yet, there has been an ongoing decline in the number ... -
Lifestyle and health behavior change in traditional acupuncture practice: a systematic critical interpretive synthesis
(The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2021)Introduction: Behavioral factors are the leading cause of ill-health worldwide. Diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption are the focus of public health targets on promotion of healthy behavior. The science ... -
Barriers, enablers and perceptions on dietary salt reduction in the out-of-home sectors: A scoping review
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021)In this review, we have investigated the perceptions, barriers, and enabling factors that were responsible for a dietary salt reduction in the out-of-home sectors. For this purpose, we examined different knowledge databases ... -
Facilitators and barriers to implementing healthy school canteen intervention among Malaysian adolescents: A qualitative study
(Nutrients, 2021)This study evaluated implementing a school-based intervention to promote healthier dietary habits in the school environment among Malaysian adolescents using qualitative methods. This qualitative study was conducted in ... -
Longitudinal assessment between lifestyle-related risk factors and a composite cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk index among adolescents in Malaysia
(Scientific Reports, 2021)The study aims to create a composite risk index of CVD among adolescents and examine the influence of demographic, socioeconomic and lifestyle-related risk factors on the composite risk index of biological CVD risk factors ... -
Development of the active ageing awareness questionnaire in Malaysia
(Healthcare, 2021)The world’s ageing population is associated with increased morbidity, disability, and social and financial insecurity, which may affect quality of life (QoL). Therefore, the World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed the ... -
Editorial: Disparities in foot care-is inflammatory arthritis still a poor relation?
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Education for non-citizen children in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
(PLOS ONE, 2021)The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted schooling for children worldwide. Most vulnerable are non-citizen children without access to public education. This study aims to explore challenges faced in achieving education access for ... -
Associations of health literacy with blood pressure and dietary salt intake among adults: A systematic review
(Nutrients, 2021)Health literacy has been recognized as a significant social determinant of health, defined as the ability to access, understand, appraise, and apply health-related information across healthcare, disease prevention, and ...