Therese Harper
University of Western Ontario
8 Papers
58 Citations
Therese Harper is an academic researcher from University of Western Ontario. The author has contributed to research in topics: Nicotine replacement therapy & Smoking cessation. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 8 publications. Previous affiliations of Therese Harper include University of Auckland.
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Papers
Guided imagery to improve functional outcomes post‐anterior cruciate ligament repair: randomized‐controlled pilot trial
Ralph Maddison,Harry Prapavessis,M. Clatworthy,Craig R. Hall,Louise Foley,Therese Harper,D. Cupal,Britton W. Brewer +7 more
TL;DR: This imagery intervention improved knee laxity and healing‐related neurobiological factors and overall effect was found for noradrenaline, F(1, 19) 19.65, P<0.001, η2=0.52, and dopamine, F (1, 19) 6.23, P =0.29, favoring the intervention.
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Using Theory of Planned Behavior to understand exercise motivation in patients with congenital heart disease
Harry Prapavessis,Ralph Maddison,Peter N Ruygrok,Sandra Bassett,Therese Harper,L. Gillanders +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a framework to compare CHD patients' beliefs towards physical activity with non-patient support members and determine whether it might explain patients' physical activity intentions and behavior.
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Acute Exercise Effects on Craving and Withdrawal Symptoms among Women Attempting to Quit Smoking Using Nicotine Replacement Therapy
TL;DR: An acute bout of moderate intensity exercise can alleviate cravings as well as psychological and sedation withdrawal symptoms in quitters during a 14-week exercise-aided NRT smoking cessation program.
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Are treatment expectations related to reductions in craving and withdrawal symptoms following an acute bout of exercise
TL;DR: Exercise expectancy increases are unrelated to reductions in cravings and sedation and mildly related to reduction in psychological symptoms following an acute bout of moderate intensity exercise in smokers who have recently attempted to quit.
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Credibility Beliefs towards Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Exercise as Smoking Cessation Aids
TL;DR: For clinicians prescribing exercise as a smoking cessation aid, it is recommended that their patients’ treatment credibility beliefs be assessed and reinforced, particularly during their first week of quitting.