Golf as a therapeutic tool for older adults and their supporters
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Golf in Society (GiS) and Sport for Confidence to explore how the social connectivity of golf can improve the health and wellbeing of those who are frail and living with Parkinson’s and dementia.
Profiling the response to exercise in Long COVID patients to inform novel rehabilitation guidelines
The value of clinical cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) within healthcare settings has been established in the last decade. CPET methods remain highly relevant in the COVID-19 endemic phase and should be used to assess those recovering from COVID-19 infection.
Development of Smart Balance Active (SBA) to increase rehabilitation dose and experience for people living with stroke
Development of Smart Balance Active (SBA) to increase rehabilitation dose and experience for people living with stroke
Planet Wellbeing: Using Extended Reality to Improve Mental Health and Reduce Loneliness
One in 15 people aged 50+ are often lonely, rising to one in three for those who are widowed, and one in four for those in poor health. Loneliness and social isolation have numerous health consequences including 26% increased mortality likelihood and more than doubling the risk of developing dementia.
Doncaster Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC)
In 2020, Doncaster Council delivered a Local Authority Research System project. It found that staff lacked time, funding, confidence and capacity to either carry out research or use its findings, nevertheless, staff understood the value of research activity.
Probiotic treatment trial for people with Long COVID
Researchers from the AWRC and BMRC have carried out a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial of a multi-strain liquid probiotic in 196 people with Long COVID.
Evaluating approaches to supporting physical activity and narrowing inequalities in communities across the country
The National Evaluation and Learning Partnership for Place is a four-year evaluation programme led by the AWRC alongside partners including Collaborate CIC, Hartpury University, Coventry University and Substance Ltd.
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
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.
Utilising Canon Medical Systems specialist ultrasound
We are working with Canon Medical Systems to gain insight into health and wellbeing issues that affect a range of people including elite athletes’ performance, the rehabilitation of stroke patients and the health of older people.