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A Health 4.0 Based Approach Towards the Management of Multiple Sclerosis (2017)
Book Chapter
Grigoriadis, N., Bakirtzis, C., Politis, C., Danas, K., Thuemmler, C., & Keow Lim, A. (2017). A Health 4.0 Based Approach Towards the Management of Multiple Sclerosis. In C. Thuemmler, & C. Bai (Eds.), Health 4.0: How Virtualization and Big Data are Revolutionizing Healthcare (205-218). (1). Springer

No abstract available.

Case for Health 4.0 (2017)
Book Chapter
Thuemmler, C. (2017). Case for Health 4.0. In C. Thuemmler, & C. Bai (Eds.), Health 4.0: How Virtualization and Big Data are Revolutionizing Healthcare (1-22). (1). BMC

No abstract available.

An analysis of suicide trends in Scotland 1950–2014: comparison with England & Wales (2017)
Journal Article
Dougall, N., Stark, C., Agnew, T., Henderson, R., Maxwell, M., & Lambert, P. (2017). An analysis of suicide trends in Scotland 1950–2014: comparison with England & Wales. BMC Public Health, 17(1), Article 970. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-017-4956-6

Background
Scotland has disproportionately high rates of suicide compared with England. An analysis of trends may help reveal whether rates appear driven more by birth cohort, period or age. A ‘birth cohort effect’ for England & Wales has been previ... Read More about An analysis of suicide trends in Scotland 1950–2014: comparison with England & Wales.

Effectiveness of Online Cancer Education for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals; a Systematic Review Using Kirkpatrick Evaluation Framework (2017)
Journal Article
Campbell, K., Taylor, V., & Douglas, S. (2017). Effectiveness of Online Cancer Education for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals; a Systematic Review Using Kirkpatrick Evaluation Framework. Journal of Cancer Education, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-017-1308-2

Embedding online learning within higher education can provide engaging, cost-effective, interactive and flexible education. By evaluating the impact, outcomes and pedagogical influence of online cancer and education, future curricula can be shaped an... Read More about Effectiveness of Online Cancer Education for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals; a Systematic Review Using Kirkpatrick Evaluation Framework.

Fast Millimeter Wave Assisted Beam-Steering for Passive Indoor Optical Wireless Networks (2017)
Journal Article
Torres Vega, M., Koonen, A. M. J., Liotta, A., & Famaey, J. (2018). Fast Millimeter Wave Assisted Beam-Steering for Passive Indoor Optical Wireless Networks. IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, 7(2), 278-281. https://doi.org/10.1109/lwc.2017.2771771

In light of the extreme radio congestion, the time has come to consider the upper parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Optical beam-steered wireless communications offer great potential for future indoor short-range connectivity, due to virtually u... Read More about Fast Millimeter Wave Assisted Beam-Steering for Passive Indoor Optical Wireless Networks.

What role will wearables play in future healthcare? (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Thuemmler, C. (2017, November). What role will wearables play in future healthcare?. Presented at Seminar on the future of Health care, Big Data and Wearables

A better and more efficient health sector through digitalization and the use of Big Data – personalized treatment, prevention and diagnostics based on a more encompassing understanding of the patient; continuous surveillance and home based treatment. Read More about What role will wearables play in future healthcare?.

Mobile Technology Use Across Age Groups in Patients Eligible for Cardiac Rehabilitation: Survey Study (2017)
Journal Article
Gallagher, R., Neubeck, L., Roach, K., Sadler, L., Glinatsis, H., Belshaw, J., Kirkness, A., Zhang, L., Gallagher, P., Paull, G., Gao, Y., Partridge, S. R., & Parker, H. (2017). Mobile Technology Use Across Age Groups in Patients Eligible for Cardiac Rehabilitation: Survey Study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 5(10), https://doi.org/10.2196/mhealth.8352

Background: Emerging evidence indicates mobile technology–based strategies may improve access to secondary prevention and reduce risk factors in cardiac patients. However, little is known about cardiac patients’ use of mobile technology, particularly... Read More about Mobile Technology Use Across Age Groups in Patients Eligible for Cardiac Rehabilitation: Survey Study.

Acculturation is associated with higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among Chinese immigrants in Australia: Evidence from a large population-based cohort (2017)
Journal Article
Jin, K., Gullick, J., Neubeck, L., Koo, F., & Ding, M. (2017). Acculturation is associated with higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among Chinese immigrants in Australia: Evidence from a large population-based cohort. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,

Background: Acculturation is associated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk-factors among immigrants in Western countries. Little is known about acculturation effects on CVD risks among Chinese immigrants, one of the fastes... Read More about Acculturation is associated with higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among Chinese immigrants in Australia: Evidence from a large population-based cohort.

Choice of Health Options In prevention of Cardiovascular Events (CHOICE) replication study two-year follow-up: is an extended program beneficial? (2017)
Journal Article
Neubeck, L., Freedman, B., Lowres, N., Hyund, K., Orchard, J., Briffa, T., Bauman, A., Rogers, K., & Redfern, J. (2017). Choice of Health Options In prevention of Cardiovascular Events (CHOICE) replication study two-year follow-up: is an extended program beneficial?. Heart, Lung and Circulation,

Background: Globally, attendance at cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is between 15-30%. Alternative models of individualised care are recommended to promote participation in CR, however there has been no prospective testing of different duration of such m... Read More about Choice of Health Options In prevention of Cardiovascular Events (CHOICE) replication study two-year follow-up: is an extended program beneficial?.

Relevant 5G Application Scenarios in the Health Domain (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Thuemmler, C. (2017, September). Relevant 5G Application Scenarios in the Health Domain. Paper presented at IEEE 5G and Beyond Testbed Workshop, Toronto, Canada

No abstract available.

A systematic review of cardiac rehabilitation registries (2017)
Journal Article
Poffley, A., Thomas, E., Grace, S. L., Neubeck, L., Gallagher, R., Niebauer, J., & O’Neil, A. (2017). A systematic review of cardiac rehabilitation registries. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, https://doi.org/10.1177/2047487317724576

Introduction: Despite cardiac rehabilitation (CR) being recommended in clinical practice guidelines internationally these services are under-utilised, programs are not standardised and quality improvement methods and outcomes are rarely published. Na... Read More about A systematic review of cardiac rehabilitation registries.

Time for TIGER to ROAR! Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (2017)
Journal Article
O'Connor, S., Hubner, U., Shaw, T., Blake, R., & Ball, M. (2017). Time for TIGER to ROAR! Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform. Nurse Education Today, 58, 78-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2017.07.014

Information Technology (IT) continues to evolve and develop with electronic devices and systems becoming integral to healthcare in every country. This has led to an urgent need for all professions working in healthcare to be knowledgeable and skilled... Read More about Time for TIGER to ROAR! Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform.

Using social media to engage nurses in health policy development (2017)
Journal Article
O'Connor, S. (2017). Using social media to engage nurses in health policy development. Journal of Nursing Management, 25(8), 632-639. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12501

Aims: To explore nurses' views on future priorities for the profession and to examine social media as an engagement tool to aid policy discussion and development.
Background: Nurses are often not directly involved in policy creation and some feel it... Read More about Using social media to engage nurses in health policy development.

Eating Habits of Young Persons for Healthy Aging: An Exploratory Study Involving University Students in Hong Kong (2017)
Book Chapter
Cheung, S. T., & Dawkes, S. (2017). Eating Habits of Young Persons for Healthy Aging: An Exploratory Study Involving University Students in Hong Kong. In B. Fong, A. Ng, & P. Yuen (Eds.), Sustainable Health and Long-Term Care Solutions for an Aging Population (343-356). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2633-9.ch018

Fruits and vegetables are important parts of healthy eating and they provide excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber in our diet. Those who consume fruits and vegetables regularly have a reduced risk of many chronic diseases. Accor... Read More about Eating Habits of Young Persons for Healthy Aging: An Exploratory Study Involving University Students in Hong Kong.

Podiatry intervention versus usual care to prevent falls in care homes: pilot randomised controlled trial (the PIRFECT study) (2017)
Journal Article
Wylie, G., Menz, H. B., McFarlane, S., Ogston, S., Sullivan, F., Williams, B., Young, Z., & Morris, J. (2017). Podiatry intervention versus usual care to prevent falls in care homes: pilot randomised controlled trial (the PIRFECT study). BMC Geriatrics, 17(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-017-0541-1

Background
Common foot problems are independent risk factors for falls in older people. There is evidence that podiatry can prevent falls in community-dwelling populations. The feasibility of implementing a podiatry intervention and trial in the car... Read More about Podiatry intervention versus usual care to prevent falls in care homes: pilot randomised controlled trial (the PIRFECT study).

Transition to parenthood in the neonatal care unit: a qualitative study and conceptual model designed to illuminate parent and professional views of the impact of webcam technology (2017)
Journal Article
Kerr, S., King, C., Hogg, R., McPherson, K., Hanley, J., Brierton, M., & Ainsworth, S. (2017). Transition to parenthood in the neonatal care unit: a qualitative study and conceptual model designed to illuminate parent and professional views of the impact of webcam technology. BMC Pediatrics, 17(1), 158. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-017-0917-6

Background: Complications during pregnancy, childbirth and/or the postnatal period may result in the admission of a baby to a neonatal unit (NNU). While the survival and long-term prospects of high-risk infants are enhanced by admission, the enforced... Read More about Transition to parenthood in the neonatal care unit: a qualitative study and conceptual model designed to illuminate parent and professional views of the impact of webcam technology.