Browsing Open Research by Author "Taylor, L"
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The Challenges and Opportunities of Translating Best Practice Immunisation Strategies Among Low Performing General Practices to Reduce Equity Gaps in Childhood Immunisation Coverage in New Zealand
Turner, NM; Charania, NA; Chong, A; Stewart, J; Taylor, L (BioMed Central Ltd, 2017)Background: Immunisation coverage rates vary considerably at the local level across New Zealand and challenges remain with effectively translating best available research evidence into public health practice. This study ... -
Discerning the Contribution of Balance and Mobility to Ambulatory Activity in Community-dwelling Octogenarians: a Preliminary Report
Lord, S; Isbey, O; Del-Din, S; Rochester, L; Taylor, L (Physiotherapy New Zealand, 2018)Adults are encouraged to maintain levels of physical activity throughout their life span. This study describes gait performance and ambulatory activity (as a key component of physical activity) in 15 community- dwelling ... -
Evaluating the Effects of an Exercise Program (Staying UpRight) for Older Adults in Long-term Care on Rates of Falls: Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial
Taylor, L; Parsons, J; Taylor, D; Binns, E; Lord, S; Edlin, R; Rochester, L; Del Din, S; Klenk, J; Buckley, C; Cavadino, A; Moyes, SA; Kerse, N (BioMed Central, 2020)Background: Falls are two to four times more frequent amongst older adults living in long-term care (LTC) than community-dwelling older adults and have deleterious consequences. It is hypothesised that a progressive exercise ...