Joanna Horne
Biographic Data
| ID | 6674865 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Joanna Horne |
| GIVEN NAMES | Joanna |
| FAMILY NAME | Horne |
| SIGNATURE | HORNE J |
| AFFILIATIONS | The Open University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9613-2723 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
A systematic review of international literature on the gender of unpaid carers attending group-based physical activity with people with dementia
Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide, with much support provided by unpaid carers, who struggle to access leisure-time physical activities. This review investigates gender differences in engagement in group-based physical activity for people with dementia and their unpaid carers. A systematic review from inception until 1 August 2024 resulted in the inclusion of 15 studies. The review found that slightly more males than females with …
Ecotherapy and out-of-classroom learning for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people
Vulnerable and disadvantaged young people are often disengaged from mainstream education and lack the substantive capacity and opportunity to benefit from nature-focused activities without support. Ecotherapeutic out-of-classroom environmental education (EE) programmes hold the potential to benefit such young people, although research involving this population is limited. This paper reports on the findings of a study which aimed to measure the im…
Supporting adult unpaid carers via an online dancing intervention
Unpaid carers often experience poor mental and physical health linked to their caring role. Engagement in physical activity has been shown to alleviate these negative health outcomes, but it is harder for carers to find the time, energy and space to exercise. This qualitative study, based in the UK, explored the feasibility of an online, dance-based physical activity intervention with six female unpaid carers. Five themes resulted from the themat…
Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among informal carers
Physical activity is beneficial for overall health; however, informal carers may have lower levels of physical activity than non-carers. The primary aim of this systematic review was to identify barriers and facilitators to physical activity from the perspective of carers internationally, excluding the UK. The study found that barriers to physical activity include lack of time, fatigue, lack of motivation and lack of support. Facilitators of phys…
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Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among informal carers
Physical activity is beneficial for overall health; however, informal carers may have lower levels of physical activity than non-carers. The primary aim of this systematic review was to identify barriers and facilitators to physical activity from the perspective of carers internationally, excluding the UK. The study found that barriers to physical activity include lack of time, fatigue, lack of motivation and lack of support. Facilitators of phys…
Supporting adult unpaid carers via an online dancing intervention
Unpaid carers often experience poor mental and physical health linked to their caring role. Engagement in physical activity has been shown to alleviate these negative health outcomes, but it is harder for carers to find the time, energy and space to exercise. This qualitative study, based in the UK, explored the feasibility of an online, dance-based physical activity intervention with six female unpaid carers. Five themes resulted from the themat…
A systematic review of international literature on the gender of unpaid carers attending group-based physical activity with people with dementia
Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide, with much support provided by unpaid carers, who struggle to access leisure-time physical activities. This review investigates gender differences in engagement in group-based physical activity for people with dementia and their unpaid carers. A systematic review from inception until 1 August 2024 resulted in the inclusion of 15 studies. The review found that slightly more males than females with …
Ecotherapy and out-of-classroom learning for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people
Vulnerable and disadvantaged young people are often disengaged from mainstream education and lack the substantive capacity and opportunity to benefit from nature-focused activities without support. Ecotherapeutic out-of-classroom environmental education (EE) programmes hold the potential to benefit such young people, although research involving this population is limited. This paper reports on the findings of a study which aimed to measure the im…
Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Chronic Disease Management Strategies (1 work) · Dance (1 work) · Disadvantaged (1 work) · Economic growth (1 work) · Environmental education (1 work) · Environmental Education and Sustainability (1 work) · Gerontology (1 work) · Health disparities and outcomes (1 work)