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Mobility Device Use in Older Adults and Incidence of Falls and Worry About Falling: Findings from the 2011-2012 National Health and Aging Trends Study by Gell, Nancy M., Wallace, Robert B., LaCroix, Andrea Z., Mroz, Tracy M., Patel, Kushang V.

“…Objectives To examine the prevalence of mobility device use in community‐dwelling older adults in the United States and to investigate the incidence of falls…”
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Efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of a novel technology-based intervention to support physical activity in cancer survivors by Gell, Nancy M., Grover, Kristin W., Humble, Morgan, Sexton, Michelle, Dittus, Kim

“…Purpose Physical activity is known to minimize the long-term side effects of cancer treatment. Yet, rates of physical activity participation by cancer…”
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Symptom Burden Among Community‐Dwelling Older Adults in the United States by Patel, Kushang V., Guralnik, Jack M., Phelan, Elizabeth A., Gell, Nancy M., Wallace, Robert B., Sullivan, Mark D., Turk, Dennis C.

“…Objectives To determine the prevalence and impact of common co‐occurring symptoms among community‐dwelling older adults in the United States. Design The…”
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Rehabilitation Services Use and Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Older Adults in the United States by Gell, Nancy M., PT, PhD, MPH, Mroz, Tracy M., PhD, OTR/L, Patel, Kushang V., PhD, MPH

“…Abstract Objective To characterize rehabilitation service use among community-dwelling older adults in the United States by identifying predictors of…”
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The Feasibility of Reducing Sitting Time in Overweight and Obese Older Adults by Rosenberg, Dori E., Gell, Nancy M., Jones, Salene M. W., Renz, Anne, Kerr, Jacqueline, Gardiner, Paul A., Arterburn, David

“…Background. Overweight and obese older adults have high sedentary time. We tested the feasibility and preliminary effects of a sedentary time reduction…”
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Remotely Delivered Exercise to Rural Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study by Patel, Kushang V., Hoffman, Elise V., Phelan, Elizabeth A., Gell, Nancy M.

“…Objective EnhanceFitness (EF) is an evidence‐based exercise program recommended for management of osteoarthritis (OA). However, access to EF is limited in…”
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The Use of Text Messaging to Promote Physical Activity in Working Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Gell, Nancy M, Wadsworth, Danielle D

“…The study evaluated the effects of a text message intervention on physical activity in adult working women. Eighty-seven participants were randomized to an…”
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Built environment attributes related to GPS measured active trips in mid-life and older adults with mobility disabilities by Gell, Nancy M., Ph.D., M.P.H, Rosenberg, Dori E., Ph.D., M.P.H, Carlson, Jordan, Ph.D., M.A, Kerr, Jacqueline, Ph.D, Belza, Basia, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N

“…Abstract Background Understanding factors which may promote walking in mid-life and older adults with mobility impairments is key given the association between…”
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Patterns of technology use among older adults with and without disabilities by Gell, Nancy M, Rosenberg, Dori E, Demiris, George, LaCroix, Andrea Z, Patel, Kushang V

“…The purpose of this study was to describe prevalence of technology use among adults ages 65 and older, particularly for those with disability and…”
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Physical function in older adults with and without a cancer history: Findings from the National Health and Aging Trends Study by Gell, Nancy M, Bae, Myeongjin, Patel, Kushang V, Schmitz, Kathryn, Dittus, Kim, Toth, Michael

“…Previous studies identified physical function limitations in older cancer survivors, but few have included objective measures and most focused on breast and…”
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Reliability and validity of the ratings of perceived stability scale as a measure of balance exercise intensity in persons with multiple sclerosis by Bae, Myeongjin, Khodabandeloo, Sadegh, VanNostrand, Michael, Gell, Nancy M, Kasser, Susan L

“…The study aimed to determine the test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of the Ratings of Perceived Stability (RPS) scale as a measure of balance…”
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Rehabilitation Services Use of Older Adults According to Fall‐Risk Screening Guidelines by Gell, Nancy M., Patel, Kushang V.

“…Objectives To characterize rehabilitation services use of older adults according to fall‐risk classification based on screening guidelines. Design…”
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Female cancer survivor perspectives on remote intervention components to support physical activity maintenance by Gell, Nancy M., Tursi, Alexandra, Grover, Kristin W., Dittus, Kim

“…Purpose Physical activity minimizes the side effects of cancer; yet, participation rates among cancer survivors are low. Technological innovations are promoted…”
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Outcomes of a text message, Fitbit, and coaching intervention on physical activity maintenance among cancer survivors: a randomized control pilot trial by Gell, Nancy M., Grover, Kristin W., Savard, Liliane, Dittus, Kim

“…Purpose We aimed to determine the effect of a health coach, text message, and Fitbit intervention on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) maintenance…”
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Characteristics of Informal Caregivers and Social Participation of People With Dementia by Palaza, Abigail, Bouldin, Erin D, Miyawaki, Christina E, Palumbo, Mary Val, Gell, Nancy M

“…Abstract Background and Objectives Social participation is associated with increased quality of life and well-being but declines following the onset of…”
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Remotely delivered exercise to older rural cancer survivors: a randomized controlled pilot trial by Gell, Nancy M., Dittus, Kim, Caefer, Jacqueline, Martin, Anita, Bae, Myeongjin, Patel, Kushang V.

“…Purpose The study aimed to determine the feasibility of remotely delivered exercise (tele-exercise) for older, rural cancer survivors and to explore the…”
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Exploring the implementation potential of physical activity assessment and prescription tools in physical therapy practice: a mixed-method study by Wingood, Mariana, Gell, Nancy M, Vincenzo, Jennifer L, Peters, Denise M

“…Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA), especially related to aging, physical therapists do not perform regular PA prescriptions secondary to various…”
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Physical Activity and Physical Activity Participation Barriers Among Adults 50 Years and Older During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Wingood, Mariana, Peters, Denise M., Gell, Nancy M., Brach, Jennifer S., Bean, Jonathan F.

“…We examined changes in physical activity from pre-COVID-19 to during the COVID-19 pandemic and the factors associated with reduced physical activity levels…”
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Associations of Cognitively Active Versus Passive Sedentary Behaviors and Cognition in Older Adults by Wingood, Mariana, Gell, Nancy M, Rosenberg, Dori E, Stoddard, Gregory J, Bouldin, Erin D

“…Cognitively stimulating sedentary behavior (SB) may positively impact cognition. This study aimed to (1) describe participation across types of SB among older…”
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Older adults with communication disabilities and their use of communication support at doctor's visits: a nationally representative study by Oshita, Jennifer Y, Gell, Nancy M, Reed, Nicholas S, Stransky, Michelle L, MacLean, Charles D

“…Older adults with communication disabilities (CDs) experience barriers to receiving care and face a paucity of accommodations for their disability. Utilizing…”
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