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Digital music and movement intervention to improve health and wellbeing in older adults in care homes: a pilot mixed methods study
De Nys L, Oyebola EF, Connelly J, Ryde GC & Whittaker AC (2024) Digital music and movement intervention to improve health and wellbeing in older adults in care homes: a pilot mixed methods study. BMC Geriatrics, 24, Art. No.: 733. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05324-3
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A realist evaluation of the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of a digital music and movement intervention for older people living in care homes
Ofosu E, De Nys L, Connelly J, Ryde GC & Whittaker A (2023) A realist evaluation of the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of a digital music and movement intervention for older people living in care homes. BMC Geriatrics, 23 (1), Art. No.: 125. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03794-5
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Dimensions of Physical Activity Are Important in Managing Anxiety in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Ofosu EF, de Nys L, Connelly J, Ryde GC & Whittaker AC (2023) Dimensions of Physical Activity Are Important in Managing Anxiety in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2022-0098
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High e-Performance: esports players’ coping skills and strategies
Hong HJ & Connelly J (2022) High e-Performance: esports players’ coping skills and strategies. International Journal of Esports, 1 (1). https://www.ijesports.org/article/93/html
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". . . Exercise opportunities became very important": Scottish older adults' changes in physical activity during Covid19'
Tomaz SA, Ryde GC, Swales B, Neely KC, Andreis F, Coffee P, Connelly J, Kirkland A, McCabe L, Watchman K, Martin JG, Pina I & Whittaker AC (2022) ". . . Exercise opportunities became very important": Scottish older adults' changes in physical activity during Covid19'. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 19, Art. No.: 16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s11556-022-00295-z
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The effects of physical activity on cortisol and sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis
De Nys L, Anderson K, Ofosu EF, Ryde GC, Connelly J & Whittaker AC (2022) The effects of physical activity on cortisol and sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 143, Art. No.: 105843. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105843
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Physical Activity Influences Cortisol and Dehydroepiandrosterone (Sulfate) Levels in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
De Nys L, Ofosu EF, Ryde GC, Connelly J & Whittaker AC (2022) Physical Activity Influences Cortisol and Dehydroepiandrosterone (Sulfate) Levels in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2021-0501
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Loneliness, Wellbeing, and Social Activity in Scottish Older Adults Resulting from Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tomaz SA, Coffee P, Ryde GC, Swales B, Neely KC, Connelly J, Kirkland A, McCabe L, Watchman K, Andreis F, Martin JG, Pina I & Whittaker AC (2021) Loneliness, Wellbeing, and Social Activity in Scottish Older Adults Resulting from Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (9), Art. No.: 4517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094517
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Loneliness, social support and wellbeing in Scottish older adults as a result of social distancing during the Covid19 pandemic
Whittaker AC, Tomaz SA, Ryde G, Connelly J, Coffee P, Kirkland A, McCabe L, Watchman K, Andreis F, Swales B, Martin JG, Pina I & Neely KC (2020) Loneliness, social support and wellbeing in Scottish older adults as a result of social distancing during the Covid19 pandemic. American Psychosomatic Society 2020 Virtual Meeting, Online, 03.12.2020-04.12.2020. https://psychosomatic.org/meetings/annual-meeting-2020/
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Impact of Covid19 social distancing on the social and mental health of Scottish older adults
Whittaker AC, Tomaz SA, Coffee P, Ryde G, Connelly J, Kirkland A, McCabe L, Watchman K, Andreis F, Neely KC, Swales B, Martin JG & Pina I (2020) Impact of Covid19 social distancing on the social and mental health of Scottish older adults. Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections 2020 Digital Conference, Online, 11.11.2020-18.11.2020. https://www.sparc.education.ed.ac.uk/conference-2020/
Conference Paper (unpublished)
The impact of Covid19 on Scottish older adults’ physical activity: Changes and associations with wellbeing
Tomaz SA, Ryde G, Connelly J, Swales B, Martin JG, Pina I, Neely KC, Coffee P, Kirkland A, Andreis F, McCabe L, Watchman K & Whittaker AC (2020) The impact of Covid19 on Scottish older adults’ physical activity: Changes and associations with wellbeing. Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections 2020 Digital Conference, Online, 11.11.2020-18.11.2020. https://www.sparc.education.ed.ac.uk/conference-2020/
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The development of an intervention for diabetes prevention among people with impaired glucose regulation: feasibility and acceptability of an intervention component
Evans JMM, Irvine L, Cameron DM & Connelly J (2019) The development of an intervention for diabetes prevention among people with impaired glucose regulation: feasibility and acceptability of an intervention component. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 5 (1), Art. No.: 52. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-019-0435-4
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A physical activity intervention in a Bingo club: Significance of the setting
Evans J, Connelly J, Jepson R, Gray C, Shepherd A & Mackison D (2018) A physical activity intervention in a Bingo club: Significance of the setting. Health Education Journal, 77 (3), pp. 377-384. https://doi.org/10.1177/0017896917741150
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A Website to Promote Physical Activity in People With Type 2 Diabetes Living in Remote or Rural Locations: Feasibility Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Connelly J, Kirk A, Masthoff J & MacRury S (2017) A Website to Promote Physical Activity in People With Type 2 Diabetes Living in Remote or Rural Locations: Feasibility Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Diabetes, 2 (2), Art. No.: e26. http://diabetes.jmir.org/2017/2/e26/; https://doi.org/10.2196/diabetes.6669
Meeting Abstract
Using the internet to effectively promote physical activity in people living with type 2 diabetes in the Highlands: DAVE (Diabetes And Virtual Exercise)
Connelly J, Kirk A, Masthoff J & MacRury S (2015) Using the internet to effectively promote physical activity in people living with type 2 diabetes in the Highlands: DAVE (Diabetes And Virtual Exercise). Diabetes UK Professional Conference, London, 11/03/2015 - 13/03/2015. Diabetic Medicine, 32 (Supplement S1), p. 146. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dme.12668_1/full; https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.12668_1
Meeting Abstract
Using the internet to reduce the barriers that prevent people with Type 2 diabetes from being active in rural areas
Connelly J, Kirk A, Masthoff J & MacRury S (2014) Using the internet to reduce the barriers that prevent people with Type 2 diabetes from being active in rural areas. Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2014, Liverpool, 05/03/2014 - 07/03/2014. Diabetic Medicine, 31 (s1), pp. 101-101. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dme.12378_2/epdf; https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.12378_2
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The use of technology to promote physical activity in Type 2 diabetes management: A systematic review
Connelly J, Kirk A, Masthoff J & MacRury S (2013) The use of technology to promote physical activity in Type 2 diabetes management: A systematic review. Diabetic Medicine, 30 (12), pp. 1420-1432. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.12289
Meeting Abstract
Validity Of Accelerometer-derived Estimates Of Sedentary Behaviour
Clemes SA, Connelly J, Konstantinidis T, Koivula R, Edwardson CL, Yates T, Gorely T & Biddle SJH (2012) Validity Of Accelerometer-derived Estimates Of Sedentary Behaviour. American College of Sports Medicine 2012 Annual Meeting - ACSM 2012, San Francisco, CA, USA, 29/05/2012 - 02/06/2012. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44 (Supplement 2 5S), pp. 679-679.