In: Vaccine: X, 2021, vol. 8, p. 7
Background: The Covid-19 pandemic is causing unprecedented disruption and suffering to people across the globe, with a disproportionate toll on the elderly. The development and equitable distribution of a vaccine seems to be the most promising and sustainable route ahead. The goal of this study was to explore older adults’ attitudes towards and beliefs regarding the Covid-19 vaccination in...
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Thèse de doctorat : Università della Svizzera italiana, 2021 ; 2021BIOMED001.
Background: Dementia is a syndrome characterized by progressive cognitive impairment, psychological and behavioural symptoms, and functional deficits. It is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide; its impact and the associated costs are enormous. Consequently, dementia is a global public health priority, and so is Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common cause of dementia in late...
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Thèse de doctorat : Università della Svizzera italiana, 2021 ; 2021INFO011.
Personal computing systems like e.g., laptop, smartphone, and smartwatches are nowadays ubiquitous in people's everyday life. People use such systems not only for communicating or searching for information, but also as digital companions, able to track and support their daily activities such as sleep, food intake, physical exercise and even work. Sensors embedded in personal computing systems...
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In: International Journal of Communication, 2020, vol. 14, p. 4343-4363
This study analyzes cultural mediation in international exchange participant blogs, exploring their significance for relational public diplomacy. We recognize exchange participant blogs as a site of public diplomacy at work. Moving beyond the dominant assumption guiding exchange programs as exporting values and ideas to foreign publics, we consider the extent to which the public engages in...
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In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2017, vol. 33, no. 7, p. 808-820
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In: Work, Aging and Retirement, 2016, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 38-53
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In: Age and Ageing, 2018, vol. 47, no. 3, p. 398-407
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In: European Journal of Population, 2015, vol. 31, no. 3, p. 233-257
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In: JMIR Research Protocols
Background: Chronic pain is a complex problem for many older adults that affects both physical functioning and psychological well-being. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies have shown promise in supporting older persons in managing chronic conditions. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is recommended for older people with chronic pain. However, online treatment programs for chronic pain are...
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In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2021, vol. 83, p. 101744
Background: The positive effect of a father’s involvement in children’s upbringing is now recognised. However, research on fathers raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are still few. This study examines the relationship between the perception, fathers of children with ASD have of the importance of their role in the development of their children and the feelings...
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