Dr Kim Straun
BSc, MSc, PhD
Current positions
Lecturer in Child Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity
School for Policy Studies
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Research interests
My current research focuses on the development, implementation and evaluation of physical activity interventions for children and adolescents. I have a particular interest in enhancing provisions for children and young people with chronic conditions, including cancer, and exploring the use of mHealth within such interventions. My research in digital health includes the development of smartphone apps and text-messaging protocols for increasing physical activity levels, prescribing exercise, reducing sedentary behaviour and encouraging healthy eating. As part of my research, I collaborate with educational and healthcare organisations and employ mixed methods protocols. My research expertise also includes conducting systematic reviews, feasibility studies, and using accelerometers to assess physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
Publications
Recent publications
01/01/2022Exercise therapy in paediatric oncology - the FORTEe project
mHealth intervention to improve physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adolescents: A qualitative study exploring feasibility, preferences and effectiveness
Text-messaging intervention to improve physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adolescents
The effects of yoga compared to active and inactive controls on physical function and health related quality of life in older adults- systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity