Morton, S, Fitzsimons, C, Hall, J et al. (6 more authors) (2019) Sedentary behavior after stroke: A new target for therapeutic intervention. International Journal of Stroke, 14 (1). pp. 9-11. ISSN 1747-4930
Abstract
Over the last 10 years, evidence has emerged that too much sedentary time (e.g. time spent sitting down) has adverse effects on health, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality. A considerable amount of media attention has been given to the topic. The current UK activity guidelines recommend that all adults should minimize the amount of time spent being sedentary for extended periods. How best to minimize sedentary behavior is a focus of ongoing research. Understanding the impact of sedentary behaviors on the health of people with stroke is vital as they are some of the most sedentary individuals in society. Implementing strategies to encourage regular, short breaks in sedentary behaviors has potential to improve health outcomes after stroke. Intervention work already conducted with adults and older adults suggests that sedentary behaviors can be changed. A research priority is to explore the determinants of sedentary behavior in people with stroke and to develop tailored interventions.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
---|---|
Authors/Creators: |
|
Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 World Stroke Organization. This is an author produced version of a paper published in International Journal of Stroke. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Behavior change, intervention, rehabilitation, sedentary behaviour, stroke, stroke recovery |
Dates: |
|
Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Biological Sciences (Leeds) > School of Biomedical Sciences (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (Leeds) > Academic Unit of Elderly Care and Rehabilitation (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number NIHR National Inst Health Research rp-pg-0615-20019 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 14 Aug 2018 12:47 |
Last Modified: | 04 Feb 2019 15:33 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/1747493018784505 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:134201 |