Browsing Open Theses & Dissertations by Thesis Supervisor "Krishnamurthi, Rita"
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Estimating the Normal and Reference aortic Pulse Wave Velocity for the New Zealand Population: Improving Stroke and Cardiovascular Risk Prediction
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Arterial stiffness is expressed as the reduced capability of physiological expansion and contraction of arteries during changes in blood pressure (BP). It is measured as carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cf-PWV) and is ... -
Exploring the Factors That May Influence Health and Wellness Behaviour in the Control Group of a Trial to Prevent Stroke: Thematic Analysis of Qualitative Interviews of Control Group Participants in the Health and Wellness Coaching Study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability in the world, and one of the most devastating chronic diseases. It is rapidly increasing on a global scale, particularly in the countries that have low-income ... -
Influences on health-related behaviours following first-ever stroke
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Stroke is a health problem that causes high levels of mortality and morbidity. Healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stroke risk factors are an important component of reducing risk of secondary stroke, and include adherence ... -
An Integrative Review of the FAST, MASS and CPSS When Used in a Prehospital Setting
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Well-structured prehospital management is vital in acute stroke management to identify stroke quickly and accurately, and to administer the time-critical thrombolytic therapy. Utilisation of stroke screening tools is one ... -
Investigating the Modulators of Health Behaviour Change Using the Novel AUT Stroke Riskometer Application
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in New Zealand (NZ) with nine out of ten events attributed to modifiable risk factors, including lifestyle behaviours. Conventional, primary stroke prevention paradigms ... -
The long-term impact of stroke on cognition: Prevalence, predictors and assessment
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Stroke is indiscriminate and has the potential to erase a lifetime of experiences or abilities in an instant. Given that stroke sequelae can have long-lasting consequences, with many stroke survivors experiencing ongoing ... -
Paramedic Response to Acute Stroke/TIA: A Population-based Study of Current Practice and Outcomes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)Stroke is a major cause of death and disability. Recent changes in the treatment and care of stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) patients have improved survival and quality of life. However, these therapies are ... -
The Perceived Impact on Wellbeing After Health and Wellness Coaching - a Qualitative Evaluation
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Health and wellness coaching (HWC) is an evidence-based intervention to help individuals gain the knowledge and skills to undertake health-related behaviour change in their lives. The Primary Prevention of Stroke in the ...