Amanda M Clifford
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 75864 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Amanda M Clifford |
| NOMBRES | Amanda M |
| APELLIDO | Clifford |
| FIRMA | CLIFFORD A M |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Limerick |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0917-419X |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 9 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 9 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2020 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Process evaluation with cost analysis of the Move for Life cluster randomised feasibility trial for inactive adults aged 50 years and older
Background: An ageing population combined with a decline in physical activity with age have prompted calls for investment in physical activity programmes and services for older people. The Move for Life (MFL) intervention aims to augment existing community-based physical activity programmes for middle-to-older aged adults in Ireland using behaviour change strategies and peer support. The intervention was found to be feasible and has the potential…
A Specialised Antenatal Music Therapy (Samt) programme for pregnant women with mental health conditions
IntroductionPerinatal mental health has a long-term impact on maternal and infant well-being. Non-pharmacological treatment options are needed for pregnant women and emerging evidence has shown the potential of music therapy to improve perinatal mental health and antenatal attachment. However, research is lacking on individual music therapy for pregnant women with mental health conditions and formal music therapy services are currently absent wit…
Move for Life an intervention for inactive adults aged 50 years and older
Background Move for Life (MFL) is a theory-informed intervention that was developed to augment established physical activity (PA) programmes and enable inactive adults aged 50 years and older to be more active. This study examined the feasibility of MFL and sought to provide evidence of its potential for improving PA and associated health outcomes. Methods A 3-arm cluster randomised feasibility trial compared MFL intervention, usual provision (UP…
Using theory knitting to conceptualize social phenomena in the design and evaluation of dance programs for people living with Parkinson’s disease
Dance programs for people living with Parkinson's disease (PwPD) offer participants an opportunity to exercise, engage in artistic self-expression, and form new relationships. While it is understood that the social dimension of dance programs for PwPD contributes to dancer satisfaction and program sustainability, the social mechanisms instrumental to program success are under-examined. Engaging with theory from wider disciplines, or "theory knitt…
The effect of dance on physical health and cognition in community dwelling older adults
Together in song
Introduction International research evidence on the physical, cognitive and social benefits of group singing for older people is growing rapidly. However, singing interventions are inconsistently reported, with details of intervention development, musical content and structure often omitted, impeding replicability and synthesis. This paper poses two research questions: (a) What specific guidelines for singing groups can the research team recommen…
Juggling with theory, evidence, practice, and real-world circumstances
Despite well-known benefits of physical activity, in Ireland only 38 % of older adults are sufficiently active. Behavioural interventions are rarely developed systematically and, when reported, inadequate description often becomes a barrier for subsequent replication and scalability. In this article, we describe the development and characteristics of Move for Life, an intervention to reach and help inactive adults aged 50 years and older increase…
The contribution of theory to an ethnographic case study on interprofessional placements in healthcare education
Theoretical frameworks add depth to research and increase the transferability of findings. Unfortunately, theory application within interprofessional research is often ad hoc, superficial and poorly reported. Consequently, there are limited examples for researchers in the field to draw on when selecting and applying theory. In this paper, we explore how a suite of sociomaterial, and sociological theories were selected to guide an ethnographic cas…
Perceptions of older people in Ireland and Australia about the use of technology to address falls prevention
Falls are common events with serious consequences for older people. With an ageing population and increasing health-care costs, information and communication technologies (ICT) will have a potential role in future health-care delivery. However, research on technology acceptance in health care for older people is limited and its application to falls prevention is unknown. The aims of this study were to explore and describe the perceptions of commu…
Together in song
Introduction International research evidence on the physical, cognitive and social benefits of group singing for older people is growing rapidly. However, singing interventions are inconsistently reported, with details of intervention development, musical content and structure often omitted, impeding replicability and synthesis. This paper poses two research questions: (a) What specific guidelines for singing groups can the research team recommen…
The contribution of theory to an ethnographic case study on interprofessional placements in healthcare education
Theoretical frameworks add depth to research and increase the transferability of findings. Unfortunately, theory application within interprofessional research is often ad hoc, superficial and poorly reported. Consequently, there are limited examples for researchers in the field to draw on when selecting and applying theory. In this paper, we explore how a suite of sociomaterial, and sociological theories were selected to guide an ethnographic cas…
The contribution of theory to an ethnographic case study on interprofessional placements in healthcare education
Theoretical frameworks add depth to research and increase the transferability of findings. Unfortunately, theory application within interprofessional research is often ad hoc, superficial and poorly reported. Consequently, there are limited examples for researchers in the field to draw on when selecting and applying theory. In this paper, we explore how a suite of sociomaterial, and sociological theories were selected to guide an ethnographic cas…
Perceptions of older people in Ireland and Australia about the use of technology to address falls prevention
Falls are common events with serious consequences for older people. With an ageing population and increasing health-care costs, information and communication technologies (ICT) will have a potential role in future health-care delivery. However, research on technology acceptance in health care for older people is limited and its application to falls prevention is unknown. The aims of this study were to explore and describe the perceptions of commu…
Juggling with theory, evidence, practice, and real-world circumstances
Despite well-known benefits of physical activity, in Ireland only 38 % of older adults are sufficiently active. Behavioural interventions are rarely developed systematically and, when reported, inadequate description often becomes a barrier for subsequent replication and scalability. In this article, we describe the development and characteristics of Move for Life, an intervention to reach and help inactive adults aged 50 years and older increase…
Together in song
Introduction International research evidence on the physical, cognitive and social benefits of group singing for older people is growing rapidly. However, singing interventions are inconsistently reported, with details of intervention development, musical content and structure often omitted, impeding replicability and synthesis. This paper poses two research questions: (a) What specific guidelines for singing groups can the research team recommen…
The effect of dance on physical health and cognition in community dwelling older adults
Move for Life an intervention for inactive adults aged 50 years and older
Background Move for Life (MFL) is a theory-informed intervention that was developed to augment established physical activity (PA) programmes and enable inactive adults aged 50 years and older to be more active. This study examined the feasibility of MFL and sought to provide evidence of its potential for improving PA and associated health outcomes. Methods A 3-arm cluster randomised feasibility trial compared MFL intervention, usual provision (UP…
Using theory knitting to conceptualize social phenomena in the design and evaluation of dance programs for people living with Parkinson’s disease
Dance programs for people living with Parkinson's disease (PwPD) offer participants an opportunity to exercise, engage in artistic self-expression, and form new relationships. While it is understood that the social dimension of dance programs for PwPD contributes to dancer satisfaction and program sustainability, the social mechanisms instrumental to program success are under-examined. Engaging with theory from wider disciplines, or "theory knitt…
Process evaluation with cost analysis of the Move for Life cluster randomised feasibility trial for inactive adults aged 50 years and older
Background: An ageing population combined with a decline in physical activity with age have prompted calls for investment in physical activity programmes and services for older people. The Move for Life (MFL) intervention aims to augment existing community-based physical activity programmes for middle-to-older aged adults in Ireland using behaviour change strategies and peer support. The intervention was found to be feasible and has the potential…
A Specialised Antenatal Music Therapy (Samt) programme for pregnant women with mental health conditions
IntroductionPerinatal mental health has a long-term impact on maternal and infant well-being. Non-pharmacological treatment options are needed for pregnant women and emerging evidence has shown the potential of music therapy to improve perinatal mental health and antenatal attachment. However, research is lacking on individual music therapy for pregnant women with mental health conditions and formal music therapy services are currently absent wit…
Medicine (5 obras) · Psychology (5 obras) · Gerontology (3 obras) · Psychological intervention (3 obras) · Social Psychology (3 obras) · Sociology (3 obras) · Cluster randomised controlled trial (2 obras) · Computer Science (2 obras) · Gerontology (2 obras) · Health care (2 obras)