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Motitech

Motitech has created Motiview, a motivational tool that stimulates people with dementia to increase physical activity using a specially adapted indoor exercise bike. Using pre-recorded video, the users can take cycle trips through familiar surroundings.

AWRC projects

Read about the latest projects from the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre.

Bridging the wellbeing gap: co-designing a student support chatbot with Mindbehind

The study revealed a resounding consensus among students regarding the need for a wellbeing-focused chatbot. Students identified key areas where such support was required, particularly in addressing anxiety related to academic and university life.

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Research and development

Looking for demographic patterns in Covid 19 cases in Sheffield

We undertook a case-finding exercise to explore the demographic patterns of those affected by Covid 19 in Sheffield

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COVID

Integrating off-the-shelf robots and services in the homes of older people living with frailty

This feasibility study will explore the different dimensions associated with effectively supporting elderly people using off-the-shelf robots and monitoring them for signs of frailty (including dementia) to help provide timely interventions.

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AI, robots and digital
Healthy and active

Developing new technology for Sheffield Children's Hospital

We are working with Sheffield Children's Hospital and The Children's Hospital Charity to develop new, globally innovative technologies in paediatric care.

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AI, robots and digital

A personalised home-based exercise programme for patients with cancer in Yorkshire (CANFit)

This study aims to investigate the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on quality of life among adults with a diagnosis of cancer, particularly among understudied populations of older adults and those with advanced disease. It also aims to explore how to use digital technology to help deliver personalised lifestyle behaviour change programmes and support throughout survivorship

Social Prescribing and Physical Activity

The effects of long Covid are still unfolding. To find out more about it, we conducted a qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews on 18 people living with the illness.

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Healthy and active

An information booklet to help manage chronic fatigue brought on by Covid-19

We've developed an information booklet to help manage chronic fatigue brought on by covid-19

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COVID

Active Together: Prescribing Exercise to Help People with Cancer Prepare for and Recover from Treatment

Active Together is a pioneering programme designed to help people with cancer prepare for and recover from treatment

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Health innovation
Living well with a health condition
Strategic collaborations
 

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