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Dr Jitka Vseteckova

Profile summary

  • Central Academic Staff
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Faculty of Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies
  • School of Health, Wellbeing & Social Care
  • Health & Social Care
  • jitka.vseteckova

Professional biography

My role with the Faculty of Health and Social Care in the Open University is multi-faceted and enables me to be involved in research, teaching, supervision, and external collaborations.  My research is oriented in four main directions:

a) Health policy and planning: evaluation and improvement of health service delivery; and addressing the future health needs of communities.

b) Public health/health of citizens and populations domain: improvement of outcomes for elderly persons & evidence base used for improving patient/student outcomes in health care.

c) Education and improvement of skills, specifically, in mental health professionals.

d) Development of evidence base in several areas of health and social care.

I am currently Chair of the Carers Research Group (CRG) and Chair of the Advisory Group to the CRG. In my other role as Knowledge Exchange & Enterprise Lead for the School of Health, Wellbeing, and Social Care at The Open University, I have been promoting strategies that positively impact my colleagues' research skills and outputs. I also strive to facilitate the development of internal and external networks as well as other platforms that enable the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and practice. With colleagues and external partners, we often engage in funded Knowledge Exchange and/or Knowledge Transfer projects. An example could be our partnership project with Carers in Bedfordshire or our partnership with The Froglife Trust.

I am a Principal Investigator for several research and knowledge exchange projects, the most recent being Take Five to Age Well. 

In all my roles, I place emphasis on a two-way exchange between academia and the wider spectrum of societal and business stakeholders to promote health and social care locally, nationally, and internationally. 

Previous and current academic and management responsibilities include the development of teaching curricula and the coordination of teams of teaching and administrative staff. I have undertaken a number of satellite responsibilities, such as participating in the Board of Studies, CPPD Advisory Board, Ethics Committees, Chairing academic committees, leading staff-student liaison committees, programme periodic reviews and employing external examiners, and providing extensive pastoral care and academic support to BSc, Master and Ph.D. level students.

I welcome expressions of interest from potential PhD & EdD & DHSC candidates.

 

Research interests

I have an on-going interest in ways via which we can improve health and quality of life outcomes in older adults.

The Ageing Well Public Talk Series (AWPT Series) - recently shortlisted for The Open University Research Excellence Awards (watch this SHORT DOCUMENTARY) are structured around The Five Pillars for Ageing Well,. The AWPT Series have a positive impact in educating the public about living a healthy life and encouraging them to adopt healthy lifestyles. The Five Pillars for Ageing Well framework is evidence-based and anchored in recent research done in the field of ageing worldwide. So far we have built a collaborative network of healthcare and voluntary organisations across the UK. Over the past 3 years, the AWPT Series have been delivered via a GP practice in Suffolk, The Open University, in partnership with Voluntary Health Scotland and internationally with the Cambridge Medical Academy &UKeMED. The series are currently being delivered via The Open University as webinars, in partnership with Age Scotland, Age Uk MK, Age UK Northamptonshire, Public Health Northamptonshire, Healthwatch MK and Camphill MK. This work is accompanied by 5 mini lectures on specific topic relating to Ageing Well.

The Ageing Well Public Talks have been very positively received by service users as well as practitioners and policy makers across the country and internationally. The busy programme of consultancy of the past three years continues and we welcome invitations to contribute to programmers of care, integrated care initiatives as well as all other supporting services in the UK and overseas. 

I am Principal Investigator on externally funded projects (Esmee Fairbairn Foundation in partnership with The Froglife Trust; Carers in Hertfordshire; Ageing Well Public Talk Series) where co-design and co-production of outputs is conceived in close partnership with stakeholders and where possible with people with lived experience.  I also hold several in internal grants looking at health and well-being of carers, their relationships with physical activity. We are researching with informal carers as well as organisations supporting informal carers across the UK about the best ways to support informal carers with the care they give to the cared for persons and their physical as well as mental health and well-being.

Most recently (March 2022) I was funded as Co-I by British Academy (PI Leslie Mabon, STEM OU ) for a study looking at Urban trees as a nature-based solution for heat-resilient green neighborhoods. 

In February 2022 I was funded as Co-I on an add on funding from NIHR (PIs Prof Ryan and Prof Wallace): Additional Funding: Improving the support for older people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge others, family and professional carers, and end of life care planning for carers. This funding links to NIHR funded study researching ways in which we can improve the support for older people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge, family and professional carers, and supporting end of life care planning for carers   http://wels.open.ac.uk/research/growing-older-planning-ahead  https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/programmes/hsdr/NIHR129491/#/

I have an ongoing interest in ways by which we can improve postural stability, prevent falls and engage older people living with or without dementia in exercise, and if possible outdoors too. See more at https://www.keepmewalking.info/. this project is a great example of Knowledge Exchange and research collaboration between The Open University and The Parks Trust MK. It is great for everybody to get outdoors but that might not be so easy if people are living with dementia, either in community or in a care home. With The Parks Trust MK we are working together to evaluate a new initiative 5WaysCafe that include walks in the beautiful Manor park in Great Linford in Milton Keynes for peole living with dementia and their informal carers. you can check our outputs on OpenLearn, The Parks Trust Channel, and /or our project website.

 In the past, I was involved as co-investigator in two mental health studies which are funded by the NIHR - National Institute for Health Research (COCAPP and COCAPP-A).  Both studies aim to identify the components that are most important to ensure that care planning and coordination for people with severe mental illness is: recovery-focused, personalised & collaborative. I contributed (via data collection, data analysis and presentation of findings - see conferences below) to Preceptorship study funded by East London Foundation Trust to evaluate their mentorship (Preceptorship) programme for newly qualified mental health nurses.

I was also collaborating externally (data analysis - see publications below) on HAPIEE study with University College London. The HAPIEE study is a cohort study that assesses the effects of dietary factors, alcohol consumption and psychosocial factors on the health of men and women aged 45-69 years in four countries of Central and Eastern Europe, which undergo rapid social and economic transition. The HAPIEE study has received funding from the Wellcome Trust, the MacArthur Foundation and the National Institute on Aging.

I have been recently appointed as Academic Consultant on BBC Programme Series titled All in the Mind. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/tv-radio-events/radio/all-the-mind-autumn/winter-2020

I am making a contribution to the development of evidence base for the effective use of eHealth applications. This is multidisciplinary and international in collaboration with Imperial College London, the Nanyang Technological University Singapore & Karolinska Institutet.

Teaching interests

  • As a lecturer and researcher, I have always enjoyed working closely with students and being meaningfully challenged and challenging. I have taught a range of seminars on research methods (both qualitative and quantitative, including statistical workshops), systematic reviews methodology and critical analysis, subjects relating to diverse aspects of ageing, safeguarding of vulnerable adults, public health, epidemiology and health & society to doctoral, taught postgraduate and undergraduate students.I have recently accomplished PG certificate in Academic Practice, gained the Senior HEA Fellowship and was awarded Open University Teaching Excellence Award.

  • Health services research related subjects including literature reviews, qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Biomedical (e.g. biomedical & neurological aspects of ageing, long term conditions etc.), statistics and epidemiology subjects.
  • I have been regularly lecturing abroad: Third Age University program at Charles University Prague & Free Time University Prague.
  • I have  accomplished PG certificate in Academic Practice and gained the SFHEA Fellowship (2019)
  • I have been awarded (2019) The Open University Teaching Excellence Award jointly with my colleagues for our innovative approache and significant contribution to K314 Approaches to Mental Health Module.

Impact and engagement

Commissioned Reports

  • O’Connor G, DeLappe J, Horne J, Kentzer N, Broad E & Vseteckova J (2023) Keep me walking: an evaluation of the barriers and facilitators to adherence to the walking programme at Great Linford Manor Park. Commissioned and funded by The Parks Trust MK & The Open University.
  • O'Connor G, Simpson L & Vseteckova J (2022) What are the knon wellbeing reasons to keep working post retirement age? a review of international literature. Commissioned & funded by 55 Redefined.

  • Qureshi I, Pappas Y, Jones K, Mills R, Marriot P, Napper T & Vseteckova J (2022) An Evaluation of Carers in Hertfordshire’s Involvement Services. Commissioned & funded by Carers in Hertfordshire.

  • DeLappe J,Horne J, Anand P, Tse-Leon J, Wormald K, Carr C, Nesbitt B & Vseteckova J (2022) An evaluation of the impact of the Froglife Trust Green Pathways project on vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Peterborough. Commissioned by The Froglife Trust & Funded by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

  • Donald L, Gracia R, Kentzer N, Horne J, Pappas Y, Trott M, Penson M, Smith L & Vseteckova J (2021) Supporting adult carers via an online dancing intervention: A feasibility/acceptability study. Funded by The Open University.

  • Jordan J, Mallon S & Vseteckova J (2020) Review of population-based research into mental health knowledge, understanding and attitudes in Ireland and internationally, incorporating a review of international mental health campaigns. These reviews were commissioned by the Health Service Executive (HSE) (Mental Health Operations), Ireland.

  • Simpson A, Coffey M, Hannigan B, Faulkner A, Jones A, Barlow S, Vseteckova J, Haddad M, Marlowe K,  (2017) Cross-national mixed methods comparative case study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and coordination in acute inpatient mental health settings (COCAPP-A). Health Serv Deliv Res; 5(26) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343672/  Commissioned & Funded by NIHR.
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Jones A, Barlow S, Cohen R, Vseteckova J, et al. (2016) Cross-national comparative mixed-methods case study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and co-ordination: Collaborative Care Planning Project (COCAPP). Health Serv Deliv Res;4(5)  www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343672/ Commissioned &Funded by NIHR.

Journal articles and systematic reviews

  • Jordan J, Larkin M, Tilley E, Vseteckova J, Ryan S, Wallace L (2024) Transitions-related support for ageing family carers of older people with intellectual disabilities and behaviours that challenge others: a systematic scoping review. Accepted in Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities (JARID).

  • Sams L, Langdown B, Simons J, Vseteckova J (2024) The impact of protocol designs for using massage guns on lower body flexibility: A randomised cross-over design study. Accepted in Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies.

  • Tong K, Wainwright Jet, Horne J, Jones K, Dadova K, Alder E Leu A, Birkett-Swan L, Vseteckova J (2024) Navigating dementia care: A systematic review of young and young adult carers´ needs and support solutions. Under review with Dementia: the international journal of social research and practice​.

  • Balyasnikova N, Markowski M, Vseteckova J (2024)  Learning in the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing: Insights from Canada and the UK. Under review with the Journal of Global Ageing.

  • Vseteckova J, Daďová K, Georgi H, Schneiderová M, Vojtěchová I, Thompson E (2024) What are the known lifestyle factors that lead to cognitive super-ageing? Systematic Review Protocol. Prospero International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42024511886

  • O’Connor G, De Lappe J, Horne J, Kentzer N, Broad E and Vseteckova J (2024) Valuing the moment: an exploratory study of the experiences of people with and without dementia taking part in a walking programme and community café. Under review with Ageing and Society Journal.

  • Tong K, Attenborough K, Sharp D, Taherzadeh S, Deepak-Gopinath M and Vseteckova J (2024) Acceptability and simultaneous use of sounds and vibrations in remote monitoring of assisted living/ smart homes in the UK-a systematic review. Applied Sciences Journal.

  • Eltaybani S, Pappas Y,  Vseteckova J, Kentzer N, Horne J et al. (2024) Manuscript title: Promoting workplace retention during global crises: An international survey of the preventive role of psychological support among victims of social discrimination in long-term care facilities. Accepted by The Journal of Geriatric Nursing.

  • Donald L, Horne J, Gracia R, Kentzer N, Pappas Y, Trott M, and Vseteckova J (2024) The perceived physical and psychological benefits of an online-based group dance intervention for unpaid adult carers: A UK based qualitative study". Under review with Journal of Public Health.

  • DeLappe J, Horne J, Anand P, TseLeon J, Vseteckova J (2024) Ecotherapy and out-of-classroom learning for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people: an evaluation of a project in England. Under review with Environmental Education.

  • Qureshi I, Pappas Y, Jones K, Mills R, Napper T, Marriot P, and Vseteckova J (2024) Enabling better carer involvement; A qualitative evaluation of a community-based carers organisation’s involvement service in the United Kingdom. Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development.https://systems.enpress-publisher.com/index.php/jipd/article/view/4889​ 

  • Alvarez I, Horackova C, Vseteckova J (2024) Early career mobility and health and wellbeing of female doctorate holders: A narrative review. Gender, Work & Organization. http://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13138

  • O’Connor G, DeLappe J, & Vseteckova J (2023) Bridging the Ivory Tower Gap: translating evidence-based research on healthier ageing for public audiences using the Five Pillars for Ageing Well. International Journal of Education and Ageing. 5(3), p 135-150. https://mellearn.hu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IJEA-Journal-Vol-5-number-3-2023.pdf

  • Mabon L, Connor B, Moncaster A, Pearce C, Pratt e, Shih WY, Tsai MC, Vseteckova J, Waights V, Wolstwnholme R (2023) Perspective: nature can cool cities, but proceed with caution. Urban Transformations. 5(1), 11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s42854-023-00057-9 

  • Eltaybani S, Pappas Y, Kentzer N, Horne J, Vseteckova J et al. (2023) Long-term care facilities’ response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: An international, cross-sectional survey. Journal of Advanced Nursing.  

  • Daďová K, Tláskalová M Szabóová V, Křivánková M, Vařeková J, Šteffl M, Pappas Y and Vseteckova J. (2023) Gender differences in postural stability of adults with Down syndrome. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities DOI 10.1080/20473869.2023.2277596.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20473869.2023.2277596​ 

  • Horne J, Donald L, Gracia R, Kentzer N, Pappas Y, Trott M, Penson M & Vseteckova J (2023) Supporting adult unpaid carers via an online dancing intervention:  A feasibility/acceptability study. PLOS Global Public Health​.

  • Mackay L, Langdown B, Simons J, Vseteckova J (2023) The effect of percussive therapy on musculoskeletal performance and experiences of pain: A systematic narrative literature review. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy , 18(2) pp. 309–327. 

  • Lindsay R, Vseteckova J, Horne J, Smith L, Trott M, De Lappe J; Soysal P; Pizzol D; Kentzer N (2023) Barriers and facilitators of physical activity among informal carers: a systematic review of international literature. International Journal of Care and Caring. pp 1-29. https://bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journals/ijcc/aop/article-10.1332-239788221X16746510534114/article-10.1332-239788221X16746510534114.xml

  • Gracia RM, Lindsay RK, Kentzer N, DeLappe J, Spencer M and Vseteckova J (2023) The impact of community-based dance on the lives of older adults: a scoping review. Under review with Journal of Ageing and Physical Activity JAPA

  • Vseteckova J & Tse-Leon J (2022) The impact of Froglife’s work on the lives of disadvantaged young people - community article. Natterchat, The Froglife Trust https://www.froglife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Natterchat-Autumn-Winter-2022-low-res-single-page.pdf

  • Tong K, Vseteckova J, Attenborough K, Deepak-Gopinath M, Taherzadeh M, Sharp D (2022) Acceptability and simultaneous use of sounds and vibrations in remote monitoring of assisted living/smart homes in the UK and - A systematic review protocol. Accepted by Prospero - International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=357469.

  • Borgstrom E, Gopinath M and Vseteckova J (2022) Learning in the Fourth Age: the role of physical activity interventions for people living in long term facilities. International Journal of Education and Ageing vol. 5,issue 2, pages 25-38  

  • Pacini A, Vseteckova J & Haider S (2022) The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Couples in Later Life. A Systematic Review. Clinical Gerontologist WCLI-2021-0241 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07317115.2022.2093687 

  • Tilley, E; Jordan, J; Larkin, M ; Vseteckova, J; Ryan, S; Wallace, L,  (2022) Transitions for older people with intellectual disabilities and behaviours that challenge others: a rapid scoping review" Journal of Applied Research in Learning Disability JARID http://doi.org/10.1111/jar.13054

  • Garcia R, Mozdiak E, Taylor A, Vseteckova J (2022) A systematic review to determine interventions that are used to support the spiritual well-being of nurses. PROSPERO - International prospective register of systematic reviews https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=330624

  • Horne J, Kentzer N, Smith L, Trott M, Wright C, Vseteckova J (2022) A systematic review of the gender profile and preferences of unpaid carers attending group-based physical activity with people with dementia (Under review with International Journal of Care and Caring).

  • Vseteckova J, Boyle S, Higgins M (2022) A systematic review of parenting interventions used by social workers internationally to support vulnerable children. (Under review with European Journal of Social Work).

  • Jones K, De Lappe J, Vseteckova J. (2022) What support is offered and given to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) carers after the death of a family member that was cared for, and how does it match their needs? A systematic review. PROSPERO 2022 CRD42022314785 Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022314785

  • Jones K, De Lappe J, Vseteckova J.  (2022) What support is offered and given to bereaved adult carers aged 25-44 after the death of a family member that was cared for, and how does it match their needs? A systematic review. PROSPERO 2022 CRD42022314777 Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022314777

  • Vseteckova J, Markowski M, Miller D, Stoner C, Smith L, Rumyantseva N, Miles J, Leu A, Berger F, Jones K, Kubiak C.  (2022) The uses of peer learning with older adults in formal, non-formal and informal learning activities. PROSPERO 2022 CRD42022307145 Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022307145

  • Lindsay R, Vseteckova J, Horne J, Smith L, Trott M, De Lappe J; Soysal P; Pizzol D; Kentzer N (2022) The prevalence of physical activity among informal carers: a systematic review of international literature.  Sports Science for Health pp.1-48 The prevalence of physical activity among informal carers: a systematic review of international literature | SpringerLink

  • Vseteckova J, Jordan J, Tilley E, Larkin M, Ryan S, Wallace LM (2022) Transitions for older people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge others, and their family carers: a merged protocol for two rapid scoping reviews of evidence. (Accepted by Systematic Reviews Journal SYSR-D-21-00181R3 Transitions for older people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge others, and their family carers: a merged protocol for two rapid scoping reviews of evidence (springernature.app)).

  • Vseteckova J, Boyle S, Higgins M (2021) A systematic review of parenting interventions used by social workers to support vulnerable children in the United Kingdom". Journal of Social Work, 2(4)  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/14680173211037237 

  • Jones K, De Lappe J, Vseteckova J.  (2021) What support is offered and given to bereaved elderly carers aged 65+ after the death of a family member who was cared for, and how does it match their needs? A systematic review. Accepted by Prospero International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021282790

  • Jones K, De Lappe J, Vseteckova J.  (2021) What support is offered and given to bereaved carers aged 45-64 after the death of a family member who was cared for, and how does it match their needs? A systematic review. Accepted by Prospero International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021282815

  • Vseteckova J., De Lappe J., Jones K., Horne J., Birkett-Swan L., Kentzer N., Leu A., Kumar R., Proctor J., Hoskisson H (2021) Young and young adult carers for family members with dementia in the UK: a systematic review to understand needs for support offered and given. (Accepted by Prospero International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021281346

  • Gracia RM, Vseteckova J, De Lappe J, Alvarez I, Botana M, Kentzer N, Horne J, Spencer M (2021) The impact of dance and movement on learning, health, well-being and quality of life in older adults living in a residential care setting with or without dementia: a systematic review of International based literature - protocol. (Accepted by Prospero International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) PROSPERO 2021 CRD42021268085 Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021268085

  • Jones K, De Lappe J, Leu A, Horne J, Vseteckova J.  (2021) Young and young adult carers for family members with cancer: a systematic review matching their needs to support offered and given. (Accepted by Prospero International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO CRD42021260123

  • Whitehall J, Cook E, Vseteckova J, Jones K, Pappas Y, Donald L, Chater A. Barriers and facilitators for remote engagement with health interventions targeting weight management for individuals living with excess weight. PROSPERO 2021 CRD42021253439 Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021253439 

  • France R, Vseteckova J, Lapwood S, Roberts N, Jones N and Flemming K (2021) How can patients with COVID-19 and their family or unpaid carers be enabled and supported to manage palliative care treatment safely and effectively at home? Plain English translation and Easy Read Sumary https://www.cebm.net/covid-19/how-can-patients-with-covid-19-and-their-family-or-unpaid-carers-be-enabled-and-supported-to-manage-palliative-care-treatment-safely-and-effectively-at-home/

  • Mackay L, Langdown B, Simmons J, Vseteckova J (2021) The effect of percussive therapy on musculoskeletal performance and perceptions of pain: A systematic narrative literature review.  Prospero International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=253767 

  • Garcia B, Mahon A, Boyle G, Jones K, Vseteckova J (2021) Frailty and spousal/partner bereavement in older people: a scoping review" (Accepted- Journal of Health & Social Care Improvement ​JoSCHI-2021-Vol4(1)-opt-1.pdf (wlv.ac.uk)

  • Jones K, Garcia R, Boyle G, Vseteckova J (2021) A systematic review of the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for managing grief experienced by bereaved spouses or partners of adults who had received palliative care. Illness, Crisis & Loss. ID ILL-20-0049.R1  https://doi.org/10.1177/10541373211000175

  • Vseteckova J, Jones K, Methley A, Smith K (2021) "Protocol: a systematic review on use of green spaces in supporting recovery from trauma in older people living in the community worldwide"  Propero International Prospective Register of Systematic reviews CRD42021229303 https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO.

  • France R, Vseteckova J, Lapwood S, Roberts N, Jones N and Flemming K (2020) How can patients with COVID-19 and their family or unpaid carers be enabled and supported to manage palliative care treatment safely and effectively at home? CEBM The Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine & Evidence Service to support the COVID-19 response How can patients with COVID-19 and their family or unpaid carers be enabled and supported to manage palliative care treatment safely and effectively at home? - The Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (cebm.net)

  • Mahon A, Vseteckova J, Tilley L (2020) When family members grow older. Community Living, Vol. 34, No. 1

  • Pacini A, Vseteckova J, Pappas Y (2020) Psychological therapy for older adults in the time of COVID-19: Older adults’ perceptions on the acceptability of online versus face to face versions of a mindfulness for later life group. (IPG-08-20-457) (https://biomedres.us/fulltexts/BJSTR.MS.ID.005049.php )

  • Horne J, Kentzer N, Smith L, Trott M, Vseteckova J (2020) A systematic review on the prevalence of physical activity, and barriers and facilitators to physical activity, in informal carers in the UK. Journal of Physical Activity & Health JPAH.2020-0526.R1 https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2020-0526

  • Vseteckova J, Boyle S, Higgins M (2020) Protocol: What is the impact of current parenting interventions used internationally in the field of social work with vulnerable families with children (0-11 years)? A systematic review. Prospero - International Prospective Register of Systematic reviews CRD42020169032 https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#recordDetails

  • Vseteckova J, Dadova K, Gracia R, Ryan G, Borgstrom E, Abington J, Deepak - Gopinath M, Pappas Y (2020) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community: a systematic review. Accepted by European Review of Aging and Physical Activity. ERAP-D-20-00011R2 https://eurapa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s11556-020-00246-6

  • Horne J, Kentzer N, Smith L, Trott M, Abington J, Vseteckova J (2020) Participation in group outings, gender related profiling and preferences of outings for carers of individuals living with dementia: Systematic Review Protocol. Prospero - International Prospective Register of Systematic reviews CRD42020193532   https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=193532 
  • Jones K, Methley A, Boyle G, Garcia R, Vseteckova J (2020) A systematic review of the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) compared with other psychological therapies in managing grief experienced by bereaved spouses or partners of adults who had received palliative care in the UK. Prospero - International Prospective Register of Systematic reviews  CRD42020191393 https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=191393
  • Vseteckova J, Jones K, Methley A, Boyle G, Garcia R (2020) A systematic review of the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) compared with other psychological therapies in managing grief experienced by bereaved spouses or partners of adults who had received palliative care worldwide. Prospero - International Prospective Register of Systematic reviews CRD42020191394  https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=191394 
  • Vseteckova J, Alvarez I, Horackova C (2020) What is the early mobility of female doctoral holders, what types and subjects were their doctoral degrees in and what is the reported impact of early career mobility on physical and mental health and well-being of female doctoral holders? A systematic review. Prospero - International Prospective register of Systematic Reviews CRD42020184563   https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=184563              
  • Vseteckova J, Horne J, Smith L, Trott M and Kentzer N (2020) Protocol: A systematic review on the prevalence of physical activity in informal / unpaid carers worldwide.  Prospero - International Prospective register of Systematic Reviews                                       https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020184204
  • Vseteckova J, Boyle S, Higgins M (2020) Current use of parenting models in social care in the UK for families with young children identified as vulnerable: A systematic review protocol. PROSPERO  - International Prospective register of Systematic Reviews            CRD42020169032 https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO 
  • Vseteckova J, Mahon A, Boyle G, Guntupalli A, Jones K, Garcia R (2019) Frailty and spousal/partner bereavement in older people: A Systematic Review Protocol. PROSPERO 2019 CRD42019149453 https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO
  • Mahon A, Vseteckova J, Tilley E, Pappas Y, Randhawa G (2019) Protocol - A Systematic Scoping Review of the Physical and Mental Wellbeing Needs of Ageing Careers of Individuals with Learning Disabilities within the United Kingdom (accepted BJSTR DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2019.19.00333) https://biomedres.us/pdfs/BJSTR.MS.ID.003337.pdf
  • Vseteckova J, Gracia R (2019) The impact of dance and movement on learning, health, wellbeing and quality of life of institutionalised older adults living with or without dementia: a systematic review protocol. PROSPERO 2019 CRD42019127954 Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO
  • Gracia R, Vseteckova J., Jones R (2019) The impact of dance and movement on learning, health, wellbeing and quality of life of older adults living with or without dementia and/or Parkinson's in the community: a systematic review protocol. PROSPERO 2019 CRD42019127953 Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42019127953
  • Vseteckova J, Tilley E, Mahon A, Pappas Y, Randhawa G. (2019) A systematic review of interventions available during care crises for individuals with learning disabilities (LD) who are cared for by an ageing carer within the United Kingdom. PROSPERO 2018 CRD42018117604 Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42018117604
  • Tudor-Carr L, Kyaw BM, Saxena N, Posadzki P, Vseteckova J, Nikolaou SC, Paul P, Divakar U, Masiello I, Kononowicz A, Zary N (2018) Virtual Reality for Health Professions Education: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by the Digital Health Education collaboration. J Med Internet Res 2019;21(1):e12959 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.12959. https://www.jmir.org/2019/1/e12959/
  • Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinat M, Borgstrom E, Holland C,  Dadova, Ryan G, Gracia R (2018) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the commun ity: a systematic review (Protocol) PROSPERO: International prospective register of systematic reviews.CRD42018114173 http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42018114173
  • Boyle S,Vseteckova J, Higgins M.  (2018) Impact of motivational interviewing on service users - systematic review of literature. Research on Social Work Practice.https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731519827377
  • Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinat M, Erica Borgstrom E, Holland C, Draper J, Pappas Y, McKeown E, Dadova K and Gray S (2018) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to group exercise in institutionalised older people living with dementia: a systematic review (in press) DOI : 10.1186/s11556-018-0200-3 https://eurapa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s11556-018-0200-3
  • Simpson A, Coffey M, Hannigan B, Barlow S, Cohen R, Jones A, Faulkner A, Vseteckova J, Haddad M, Marlowe K Study Protocol: Cross-national comparative mixed methods study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and coordination in acute inpatient mental health settings (COCAPP-A) Health Services and Delivery Research, 5(26), doi: 10.3310/hsdr05260  https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hsdr/hsdr05260#/abstract 
  • Boyle S, Higgins M, Vseteckova J. (2018) Impact of motivational interviewing on service users - systematic review of practice research literature (Protocol) PROSPERO: International prospective register of systematic reviews. 2017. CRD42018089852.  Available from    https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=89852
  • Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinath M, Holland C, Draper J, Pappas Y, Gray S. Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in residential care settings. (Protocol)  PROSPERO: International prospective register of systematic reviews. 2017. CRD42017067805. Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.asp?ID=CRD42017067805
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Jones A, Barlow S, Cohen R, Vseteckova, J & Faulkner A. (2016). Cross-national comparative mixed-methods case study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and co-ordination: Collaborative Care Planning Project (COCAPP). Health Services and Delivery Research, 4:5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343672/ 
  • Jancova - Vseteckova J, Bobak M, Kubinova R, Peasey A, Marmot M, Pikhart H. (2015). Social gradient and physical functioning decline associated with ageing in large Population-based study in the Czech Republic: the HAPIEE study. JAPA, 23(2):264-271
  • Horan SE, Haddad M, Vseteckova J, Schilling RJ. (2014). 35Literature review of health related quality of life measurement tools for patients with atrial fibrillation: could they be used as a patient reported outcome measure? Europace. 16, 3:15.
  • Jancova - Vseteckova J, Drey N. (2013). What roles do body sway deviations and body sway velocity play in postural stability when ageing? ACTA MEDICA, 56(3):117-123
  • Jancova - Vseteckova J, Bobak M, Kubinova R, Peasey A, Pikhart H. (2012) Social gradient and physical functioning decline associated with ageing in large Population-based study in the Czech Republic: the HAPIEE study. Abstract published in the August supplements in Journal of Ageing and Physical Activity, 20, S1 - S369 
  • Jancova - Vseteckova J, Kohlíková E. (2008). Aging and functional and Physiological changes associated to posture and postural stability. Archives of the International Journal of medicine, 1(2), 61-68. 
  • Jancova - Vseteckova J, Nováková H, Zahálka F. (2008). Intersession reliability of posturographic measurementsand impact of some somatometric characteristics on balance control in aging. Archives of the International Journal of medicine, 1(2), 86-90. 
  • Jancova - Vseteckova J, Plívová M, Nováková P. (2008). Massage as a part of healthy living style when ageing? Rehabilitation and physical medicine, 2, 82-88.
  • Jancova - Vseteckova J. (2008). Measuring the balance control system. Acta Medica , 51(3), 129-137
  • Jancova – Vseteckova J. (2008). Mental health and social syndromes for geriatric patients, Physical Education and Sport, 2008, 18(2), 26-29.
  • Jancova - Vseteckova J, Tošnerová V. (2007). Use of stabilometric platform and evaluation for further measurements – a pilot study. Acta Medica, 50(2), 139-143.
  • Jancova - Vseteckova J, Kohlíková E. (2007). Ageing and postural stability. Rehabilitation and physical medicine, 4,155-162.

Books and book chapters

  • King J (2023) The Retirement Café Handbook: Nine Accelerators for a Successful Retirement. The Retirement Café Publishing.
  • Vseteckova J & Holman C (2024) ‘Nursing care for older people’, in Peate I, Alexander's Nursing Practice 6th Ed, ELSEVIER.
  • Wainwright J, Rossade KD & Vseteckova J (2023) ‘The rewards for older adults using technology to learn languages’, in Wyse D, Baumfield V, Mockler N and Reardon M, BERA-SAGE Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy – in press.

The Conversation Articles

Open Learn Articles and Podcasts

AGEING WELL related

COVID-19 and caring related

Other

Podcasts

The Parks Trust & OU podcast series - YouTube Channel 

OpenLearn Courses

Midlife MOT OpenLearn Course – The wellbeing audit section Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing - OpenLearn - Open University

OU Connect interactive

Should we drop the distinction between physical and mental health? BBC Ideas at The Open University - Health, Wellbeing and Sports | BBC Partnership

BBC Ideas co-production

The misdiagnosis that sent me to psychiatric hospital - https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/the-misdiagnosis-that-sent-me-to-psychiatric-hospi/p0dqf3km 

Hydration supporting Ageing Well - TV Monring Show

Conference Presentations & Public Lectures/seminars & other outputs

In preparation

Vseteckova J (October 2024) Five Pillars for carers wellbeing. Bridgit Care wellbeing series - online webinar.

Vseteckova J (November 2024) Take Five to Age Well - putting 'learning together about ageing' into action. WELS Research Day, The Open University

Tse D & Vseteckova J (November 2024) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 6 - Talk 3.  Cognitive connections: the influence of prior knowledge in everyday memory. The Open University.

 

Delivered​

  • Hedges V & Bradley V & Vseteckova J (October 2024) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 6 - Talk 2.  Dying well - what does it mean. The Open University.

  • Vseteckova J & Tse Leon Jenny (October 2024) Supporting lives of disadvantaged young people via Green Pathways. Froglife International Conference 

  • Anthoney D & Vseteckova J (September 2024) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 6 - Talk 1.  Are we ready to live longer & Take Five to Age Well in Scottish Communities. The Open University.

  • Balyasnikova N & Vseteckova J (July 2024) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 5 - Talk 11. The role of culture in language learning for older adults. The Open University.

  • Vseteckova J & Millar R (July 2024) Take Five to Age Well: a proactive intervention study using a 'pledge' model to promote healthy ageing. British Society of Gerontology Annual International Conference Newcastle, UK.

  • Sharma-Joshi R & Vseteckova J (June 2024) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 5 - Talk 10. We need to dispel the rhetoric in delivering inclusive health services for ethnic minority older people. The Open University.

  • Vseteckova J (May 2024) Learning together about ageing well. Invited talk on ageing, health & wellbeing for Citizen's Curriculum on Health and Well-being, Adult Learning Cymru.

  • O'Connor G & Araya Y & Vseteckova J (May 2024) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 5 - Talk 9. Making friends in green and blue spaces.  The Open University. 

  • Vseteckova J (May 2024) Including and empowering patients to become partners in their care - Health in All Policies & Prevention - invited address. The International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies Global Working Group. 

  • Vseteckova J (April 2024) Dementia Awareness Day - Keynote address on ageing well. Rochester Cathedral, UK.

  • Vseteckova J (April 2024) Finding tailored solutions in empowering patients and service users to age well and self manage. Innovation and Entrepreneurship One Health - Personalised Medicine Event. Cambridge, UK.

  • Eccles S & Vseteckova J (April 2024) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 5 - Talk 8. Ways to eat well and stay well.  The Open University.
  • Postlethwaite-Bowler M & Vseteckova J (March 2024) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 5 - Talk 7. Living, thriving, not just surviving. The Open University.
  • Vseteckova J (February (2024) Five Pillars for Ageing Well & Take Five to Age Well - Invited talk on ageing, health & wellbeing for OU Wales.
  • Vseteckova J  (February 2024) Take Five to Age Well - Invited talk on ageing, health & wellbeing for Older Persons partnership Board.
  • Vseteckova J  (February 2024) Five Pillars for Ageing Well & Take Five to Age Well - Invited talk on ageing, health & wellbeing for Citizen's Curriculum on Health and Well-being, Adult Learning Cymru.
  • Ryan D & Vseteckova J (February 2024) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 5 - Talk 7. Anything but staing sedentary. The Open University.
  • Vseteckova J  (January 2024) Standing Tall. Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Diabetes Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust.
  • Vseteckova J & Broad E (January 2024) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 5 - Talk 6. Boosting  our memory while staying outdoors. The Open University.
  • Vseteckova J  (January 2024)  Five Pillars for Ageing Well  - Invited talk on ageing, health & wellbeing for Age Cymru.
  • Vseteckova J  (January 2024)  Move it and breathe! - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Pumped Up Heart Failure Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire NHS Trust.
  • Alvarez I & Vseteckova J (December 2023) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 5 - Talk 4. Learning to the top and enjoying every minute. The Open University.
  • Vseteckova J (December 2023) Open Societal Challenges & Take Five to Age Well, The Open University
  • Vseteckova J  (December 2023)  Pharmacotherapy while ageing - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Pumped Up Heart Failure Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire NHS Trust.
  • Vseteckova J (November 2023) Ageing well while using Five Pillars for Ageing Well - EDI Festival The Open University.
  • Vseteckova J  (Novemebr 2023) Move it and breathe! Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Diabetes Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust.
  • Vseteckova J (November 2023) Take Five to Age Well - Ransackers invited talk.
  • Gale B & Hedges V & Vseteckova J (November 2023) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 5 - Talk 3. Taking control of dying. The Open University.
  • Vseteckova J  (Novemebr 2023) Nutritional needs while ageing - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Pumped Up Heart Failure Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust.
  • Pestano C & Simpson L & Vseteckova J (October 2023) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 5 - Talk 2. MENOPAUSE and changing attitudes. The Open University
  • Vseteckova J  (October 2023) Ageing Brain - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Pumped Up Heart Failure Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust.
  • Vseteckova J  (September 2023) Pharmacotherapy while ageing  - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for people living with diabetes - Diabetes Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust
  • Vseteckova J (September 2023) Are we ready to live longer - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Pumped Up Heart Failure Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust

  • Vseteckova J & Millar R (September 2023) Take Five to Age Well. Active Partnership National Organisation Showcase, Luton UK

  • Vseteckova J & Turner R  (September 2023) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES 5 - Talk 1. Are we ready to live longer and how can we boost our cognitive functions. The Open University

  • Gracia R & Vseteckova J ( September 2023) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to exercise groups amongst the population of older people living with dementia in the community. ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA International Conference, Spain Barcelona

  • Collins Moore T, DeLappe J & Vseteckova J  (May 2023) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES - Talk 11. ageing and caring in LGBTQ+ communities. The Open University

  • Vseteckova J  (July 2023) Take Five to Age Well Pledge, Open University Open Sopcietal Challenges Showcase Event, The Open University MK.

  • Vseteckova J & Millar R (July 2023) Supporting together ageing & wellbeing UK wide - Take Five to Age Well Pledge, Open University WELS Research Day 

  • Markowski M, Balyasnikova N, Vseteckova J (July 2023) Peer learning within community-based programs. Special Interest Group Educational Gerontology, British Society of Geriatrics Annual International Conference. 

  • Vseteckova J & Millar R (July 2023) Learning together & ageing well UK wide - Take Five to Age Well Pledge, Open University Open Societal Challenges Showcase Event.

  • Jackie Bridges & David Curry & Vseteckova J  (June 2023) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES - Talk 10. Ageing Well and having fun. The Open University

  • Vseteckova J (June 2023) Supporting together ageing well in Northern Ireland. Round Table Event - Keynote.

  • Vseteckova J  (June 2023) Nutritional needs while ageing - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for people living with diabetes - Diabetes Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust.

  • Vseteckova J & Millar R (June 2023) Live Longer Better event: ‘Keep on Moving…………Don’t stop now! Invited talk for Get Berkshire Active.

  • Vseteckova J (June 2023) Age Well Pledge - learning about keeping well. Talk Listen and Change Wellbeing Event – Luton Council 

  • Mehta S & Vseteckova J  (May 2023) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES - Talk 9. Health inequalities and ageing. The Open University

  • Vseteckova J (May 2023) Ageing well with Five Pillars. Practitioners National Conference Home Instead MK, UK.

  • Vseteckova J (May 2023) Ageing well better together - Five to Thrive. Wellbeing in Later Life Age Scotland Symposium, Edinburgh UK

  • Vseteckova J (May 2023) Keeping Well – Ageing well. Unlearn & Learn online event series The Open University.

  • Jones K & Vseteckova J (April 2023) An Evaluation of Carers in Hertfordshire’s Involvement Services. Developing carers support – overcoming challenges, addressing austerity - online seminar The Open University.
  • Millar R & Vseteckova J (April 2023) Five to Thrive Four Nations Pledge. Health and the Arts Research Group Networking Day - The Open University
  • Vseteckova J  (April 2023) Ageing Brain - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for people living with diabetes - Diabetes Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust
  • Methley A & Vseteckova J  (April 2023) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES - Talk 8. Let's talk about sleep. The Open University
  • Vossler A & Vseteckova J  (March 2023) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES - Talk 7. Relationships and intimacy while ageing. The Open University
  • Vseteckova J & Copsey E (March 2022) Standing tall! - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Pumped Up Heart Failure Group. iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust
  • Vseteckova J & Copsey E (February 2022) Move it and breathe! - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Pumped Up Heart Failure Group. iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust
  • Vseteckova J (February 2023) Standing Tall - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for audiences in Northern Ireland. In collaboration with OU NI & HSC Leadership Centre & Dementia NI & Age NI & HSC Public Health NI.
  • Hastings A & Vseteckova J  (February 2023) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES - Talk 6. Nutritional needs while ageing and living with Diabetes type 2. The Open University
  • Vseteckova J (February 2023) Keynote address Promoting healthy ageing and behavioural change in diverse communities. Ageing Better with an Active Mind international Conference - Edge Hill University & University of Third Age u3a
  • Vseteckova J (February 2023) Move it and breathe! - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for audiences in Northern Ireland. In collaboration with OU NI & HSC Leadership Centre & Dementia NI & Age NI & HSC Public Health NI.
  • Vseteckova J & Home Instead MK (January 2023) Standing tall -  Series of talks on ageing for professionals & practitioners & members of public. In collaboration/partnership with Home Instead MK, UK
  • Vseteckova J & Copsey E (January 2022) Pharmacotherapy while ageing - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Pumped Up Heart Failure Group. iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust
  • Potter A & Vseteckova J  (January 2023) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES - Talk 5. General Practices during COVID times and beyond.
  • Vseteckova J (January 2023) Pharmacotherapy while ageing - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for audiences in Northern Ireland. In collaboration with OU NI & HSC Leadership Centre & Dementia NI & Age NI & HSC Public Health NI. 
  • Vseteckova J & Copsey E (January 2023) Ageing brain - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Pumped Up Heart Failure Group. iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust
  • Vseteckova J & Home Instead MK (January 2023) Move it and breathe! -  Series of talks on ageing for professionals & practitioners & members of public. In collaboration/partnership with Home Instead MK, UK.

  • Alvarez I, Horackova C, Vseteckova J (Dec 2022) Mobilities in Higher Education SRHE International Conference 2022

  • Vseteckova J (January 2023) Nutritional needs while ageing - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for audiences in Northern Ireland. In collaboration with OU NI & HSC Leadership Centre & Dementia NI & Age NI & HSC Public Health NI. 
     
  • Moreno Leguizamon C & Vseteckova J  (December 2022) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES - Talk 4. Equality, diversity and inclusion in access and provision of care in health services 
  • Vseteckova J (December 2022) Ageing Brain - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for audiences in Northern Ireland. In collaboration with OU NI & HSC Leadership Centre & Dementia NI & Age NI & HSC Public Health NI. 
  • Vseteckova J & Copsey E (November 2022) Nutritional needs while ageing - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Pumped Up Heart Failure Group. iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust
  • Vseteckova J  (November 2022) Are we ready to live longer - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for people living with diabetes - Diabetes Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust
  • Vseteckova J & Home Instead MK (November 2022) Pharmacotherapy while ageing -  Series of talks on ageing for professionals & practitioners & members of public. in collaboration with Home Instead MK.
  • Vseteckova J (November 2022) Are we ready to live longer - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for audiences in Northern Ireland. In collaboration with OU NI & HSC Leadership Centre & Dementia NI & Age NI & HSC Public Health NI. 
  • Vseteckova J & Helen Joannidi & Ellie Broad  (November 2022) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES - Talk 3. Memory, ageing and Sense of Self 
  • Vseteckova J & Copsey E (November 2022) Are we ready to live longer - Series of talks on ageing well adapted for Pumped Up Heart Failure Group. In collaboration with iCAN, Carers in Northamptonshire and Northamtpnshire NHS Trust
  • Gale B & Hedges V & Vseteckova J  (October 2022) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES - Talk 2. Taking control of dying
  • Vseteckova J & Simpson L (September 2022) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALK SERIES - Talk 1. Are we ready to live longer & changing attitudes to life and retirement 
  • Vseteckova J & Home Instead MK (September 2022) Nutritional needs while ageing -  Series of talks on ageing for professionals & practitioners & members of public. 
  • Vossler A & Vseteckova J (July 2022) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 11. Intimacy and ageing.
  • Vseteckova J & Northamptonshire Carers & National Health and Care Foundation Trust DEMENTIA HUB (July 2022) Pharmacotherapy while ageing
  • Vseteckova J (July 2022) Learning together about health and wellbeing – Ageing Well Public Talks. Conference - Wellbeing for families, communities and you. Campaign for Learning.
  • Markowski M, Vseteckova J (July 2022) What role can ‘peer learning’ play in adopting healthy life choices? International Conference British Geriatric Society – Manchester UK.
  • Horne J, Vseteckova J, Gracia R (July 2022) Supporting adult carers via an online dancing intervention: A feasibility / acceptability study. WELS Research Day, The Open University - MIlton Keynes UK. 
  • Tilley L, Jordan J, Larkin M, Vseteckova J, Wallace L (July 2022) What does the evidence tell us about ageing and transition for people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge others? WELS Research Day, The Open University - Milton Keynes UK. 
  • Vseteckova J & Home Instead MK (June 2022) Ageing Brain - Ageing for professionals & practitioners. 
  • Vseteckova J & Northamptonshire Carers & National Health and Care Foundation Trust DEMENTIA HUB (June 2022) Nutritional needs while ageing.
  • Vseteckova J (June 2022) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 10. Standing tall
  • Vseteckova J & Carers Centre Tower Hamlets (June 2022) Ageing Well for carers.
  • Vseteckova J & Home Instead MK (April 2022) Are we ready to live longer? Ageing for professionals & practitioners. 
  • Vseteckova J & Ryan D (May2022) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 9. Move it and breathe!
  • Vseteckova J & Northamptonshire Carers & National Health and Care Foundation Trust DEMENTIA HUB (May 2022) What to expect from our ageing brain. 
  • Vseteckova J (April 2022) Derry City and Strabane Learning City Festival. Engaging Communities in discussing health and wellbeing.
  • Vseteckova J & Northamptonshire Carers & National Health and Care Foundation Trust DEMENTIA HUB (April 2022) Are we ready to live longer? Public Talks for people living with dementia and their carers 
  • Summer S & Vseteckova J  (April2022) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 8. Mindfulness while ageing
  • Higgins M, Boyle S, Vseteckova J (2022) ECSWR 2022 Conference. Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Systematic review of parenting interventions used to support vulnerable children in the United Kingdom.
  • Vseteckova J (2022 March) Parish Nursing Ministry UK Annual Symposium 'Wise and wonderful' - Living with Five pillars for ageing well and exercising well and enough
  • Alvarez I, Horackova C, Vseteckova J (March 2022) Early career mobility of female doctorate holders & Employability: expanding the narrative for a rapidly changing world – continuing the conversation. PRAXIS Conference Employability Conference 2022: expanding the narrative 
  • Mehta S & Vseteckova J  (March 2022) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 7. Pharmacotherapy while ageing
  • Vseteckova J & Hastings A (February 2022) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 6. Nutritional needs while ageing
  • Vseteckova J & Voluntary Health Scotland (March 2022) Knowledge Exchange Event - follow up to Agein Well Public Talks Series
  • Vseteckova J & UKeMED (March 2022) PUBLIC HEALTH SERIES (CPD hospitals China) Move it abd Breathe! Part 1.
  • Vseteckova J & Markowski M (January 2022) Ageing Well Public Talks - Peer and collaborative learning about healthy life choices in practice, SHIFT Conference Greenwich University
  • Jones K & Vseteckova (January 2022) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 5. Disenfranschising grief and care and caring while ageing
  • Stickler U & Vseteckova (December 2021) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 4. Learning Languages and using digital technologies while ageing.
  • Vseteckova J & UKeMED (November 2021) PUBLIC HEALTH SERIES (CPD hospitals China) Nutrition while ageing part 2.
  • Vseteckova J (October 2021) Health Fair East Northamptonshire Council - Ageing Well
  • Vseteckova J & UKeMED (October 2021)  PUBLIC HEALTH SERIES (CPD hospitals China) Nutrition while ageing part 1.
  • Gale B & Vseteckova (October 2021) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 2. What do we need to know before we die?
  • Vseteckova J & Pestano C (September 2021) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 1. Are we ready to live longer?
  • Vseteckova J & Healthwatch MK (July 2021) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Ageing Brain
  • Vseteckova J & UKeMED (September 2021) PUBLIC HEALTH SERIES (CPD hospitals China) Ageing Brain part 2.
  • Vseteckova J & UKeMED (August 2021)  PUBLIC HEALTH SERIES (CPD hospitals China) Ageing Brain part 1.
  • Vseteckova J & UKeMED (July 2021) PUBLIC HEALTH SERIES (CPD hospitals China) Are we ready to live longer?
  • Vseteckova J & Gracia R et al. (2021) Adult carers and online dancing - WELS Research Day 6th July 
  • Vseteckova J (2021) Ageing Well Public Talk Series - engaging with hard to reach groups and communities WELS Research Day 6th July 
  • Alvarez I, Horackova C, Vseteckova J (2021) Early employment of women doctoral graduates. Employability Scholarship Network Event OU July 2021
  • Vseteckova J (2021) Walking the parks with The Parks Trust and Knowledge Exchange. SRA Live Event July 2021
  • Vseteckova J & OU Scotland (June 2021) Big Blether OU Scotland - Keeping well - supporitng students with physical and mental health and wellbeing
  • Vseteckova J (June 2021) Health Fair Kettering and Kettering Council - Ageing Well, June 2021
  • Vseteckova J (June 2021) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 10. Standing Tall
  • Vseteckova J & Ryan D (May 2021) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 9. Move it and breathe!
  • Vseteckova J & Healthwatch MK (May 2021) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES  Ageing Brain 
  • Dadova K, Vseteckova J, Pappas Y, Abbington J, Ryan G, Gracia R, Borgstrom E, Gopinath M,  Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community. 6th Congress of Exercise and Sport Sciences at the Academic College at Wingate, Israel - June 2021
  • Vseteckova J & UKeMED (April 2021) PUBLIC HEALTH SERIES (CPD hospitals China) Pharmacotherapy while ageing part 2.
  • S.Malies & J Vseteckova (2020) Service users as students. European Conference for Social Work Research, May 2021
  • Gracia R, Vseteckova J & al (2021) Supporting adult carers via online dancing interventions. Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Scotland HAIC Session April 2021
  • Vseteckova J & UKeMED (April 2021) PUBLIC HEALTH SERIES (CPD hospitals China) Pharmacotherapy while ageing Part 1. 
  • Methley A & Pacini A (April 2021) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 8. Mindfulness while ageing 
  • Vseteckova J & al (2021) Ageing well & dancing interventions; Parish Nursing Ministries Conference March 2021
  • Vseteckova J & Mehta S (March 2021) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 7. Pharmacotherapy while ageing
  • Vseteckova J & Camphill MK (February 2021) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES (CPD) Ageing Brain 
  • Vseteckova J & Voluntary Health Scotland (Jan 2021) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - COVID pandemic, self-isolation and keeping well.
  • Vseteckova J (February 2021) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 6. Nutrition while ageing
  • Vseteckova J & Healthwatch MK (January 2021) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 1. Are we ready to live longer?
  • Vseteckova J & Public Health Northamptonshire (January 2021) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES – Talk 1. Are we ready to live longer?
  • Vseteckova J & Camphill MK (January 2021) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES (CPD) Are we ready to live longer?
  • Larkin M ( January 2021) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - Talk 5 – Care & Caring in older age - Live streamed and video-recorded http://stadium.open.ac.uk/stadia/preview.php?whichevent=3535&s=31
  • Stickler U ( Dec 2020) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - Talk 4 – Learning languages in older age - Live streamed and video-recorded  http://stadium.open.ac.uk/stadia/preview.php?whichevent=3533&s=31  
  • Vseteckova J (2020) BEDS CARES! Beds Talks for Carers - Care and Caring - University of Bedfordshire virtual talk November 2020
  • Vseteckova J et al (2020) The Open University Webinar - Student Hub Live - Carers Right Day - Mental and physical wellebing of carers, November 2020
  • Alvarez I, Vseteckova J, Horackova C (2020) Early career mobility and health and well-being of female doctoral holders, PRAXIS Pan-University Scholarship Event October 2020 
  • Vseteckova J (2020) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - Talk 3 - Ageing Brain - Live streamed and videorecorded http://stadium.open.ac.uk/stadia/preview.php?whichevent=3533&s=31 
  • Borgstrom E, Gale B OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - Talk 2 - What do we need to know and do before we die - Live streamed and videorecorded https://ordo.open.ac.uk/collections/Ageing_Well_Public_Talks_2020-21/5122166 
  • Vseteckova J (2020) OU AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - Talk 1 - Are we ready to live longer? Live streamed and videorecorded http://stadium.open.ac.uk/stadia/preview.php?whichevent=3531&s=31​ From The Open Univeristy MK - September 2020
  • Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - COVID pandemic, self-isolation and Move it and Breathe! - talk organised in collaboration with Voluntary Health Scotland - videoconferenced and streamed October 2020 
  • Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - COVID pandemic, self-isolation and pharmacotherapy while ageing - in collaboration with Voluntary Health Scotland - videoconferenced and streamed September 2020 
  • Kentzer N, Vseteckova J et al. (2020) Experiences of young, adult and older adult carers, and their relationship with physical activity, during the period of self-isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic – case studies.  WELS Research Day July 2020
  • Vseteckova J (2020) Ageing well in times of transition.  WELS Research Day July 2020
  • Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - COVID pandemic, self-isolation and nutritional needs while ageing - in collaboration with Voluntary Health Scotland - videoconferenced and streamed July 2020 https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/ageing-well-3rd-virtual-talk-with-the-open-university/
  • Vseteckova J (2020) Ageing well in times of transition.  BSG Special Interest Group July 2020
  • Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - COVID pandemic, self-isolation and Ageing brain - in collaboration with Voluntary Health Scotland - videoconferenced and streamed June 2020
  • Larkin M, Vseteckova J, Kubiak C et al (2020) WEBINAR Carer's Week and Caring
  • Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - COVID pandemic, self-isolation and keeping well - in collaboration with Voluntary Health Scotland - videoconferenced and streamed May 2020
  • Larkin M, Vseteckova J,  Kubiak C, Messenger , Gopinath M (2020) Roadshow - recent Research and Scholarship project  'Caring for student carers'.
  • Messenger J, Larkin M, Vseteckova J, Kubiak C, Deepak M (2020) Student carers PRAXIS Festival of Scholarship. May 2020. The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
  • Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - Standing tall. The Open University  - videorecorded and streamed May 2020  https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
  • Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - Move it and breathe! The Open University - videorecorded and streamed March 2020  https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
  • Vseteckova J & Mehta S  (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - Pharmacotherapy while ageing. The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, February 2020   https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
  • Larkin M, Kubiak C, Vseteckova J, Messenger , Gopinath M (2020) Fresher's broadcast about recent Research and Scholarship project  'Caring for student carers'. YouTube: Learning and caring for others - https://youtu.be/ZdX9CIgGKRw
  • Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - Nutritioonal needs of ageing. The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, January 2020   https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
  • Larkin M, Vseteckova J, Kubiak C, Deepak M, Messenger J. (2020) ACCESS, PARTICIPATION AND SUCCESS (APS) 6th International Biennial Conference – Student Carers - April 2020 – Milton Keynes, UK. - in preparation
  • Vseteckova J (2019) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - Ageing Brain. The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, November 2019   https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
  • Vseteckova J (2019) Ageing Well, preparing to age better. Seminar lecture for Ransackers Association. Ransackers Forum and AGM. October 2019  London UK
  • Vseteckova J (2019) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES - Are we prepared to live longer? The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, October 2019 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
  • Vseteckova J (2019) Ageing Well Talk. Older Persons Forum Committee Meeting. September 2019, Milton Keynes, UK
  • Gracia R, Vseteckova J, Gopinath M, Borgstrom E, Ryan G (2019) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community British Society of Gerontology (BSG) July 2019,  Liverpool, UK 
  • Tilley E, Vseteckova J, Mahon A, Pappas y, Randhawa G (2019) Ageing carers for people with learning disability in crisis situations, Disability Innovation Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney 
  • Mahon A, Vseteckova J, Tilley E, Pappas Y, Randhawa G (2019) MDTs for high intensity users & Ageing carers for people with IDD, IHR University of Bedfordshire, UK
  • Vseteckova J, Boyle S, Higgins M (2019) Motivational interviewing in social work. EASSW Conference Madrid, Spain 2019
  • Boyle S, Higgins M, Vseteckova J (2019) The impact of motivational interviewing by social workers on service users - systematic review of literature, International Network for Health Workforce Education, Dublin, Ireland
  • Vseteckova J, Pappas Y (2018) ‘Ageing Well’ series of public lectures – service evaluation. ELOA/ESREA International Conference, Faro, Portugal, October 2018.
  • Vseteckova J  (2018) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking groups exercise for older people living with dementia in the community. ELOA/ESREA International Conference, Faro, Portugal, October 2018.
  • Gopinath M, Vseteckova J, Borgstrom E (2018) Learning in the fourth Age: the role of physical activity interventions. British Society of Gerontology, Manchester.
  • Vseteckova J, Tilley L, Pappas Y, Mahon A, Randhawa G (2018) Who advocates for ageing carers of people with learning disabilities, and people with learning disabilities who provide care for their ageing parents? SHDL International Conference. The Open University Milton Keynes.
  • Tilley E, Vseteckova J (2018) Ageing carers and learning disability. The Open University – Research day. Milton Keynes.
  • Tagg C, Stickler U, Owen N, Vseteckova J, Ullman T, McAndrew P, Marston H. (2018) Older language learners’ engagement with online learning forums: challenging their portrayal as digital immigrants. Digital Health & Wellbeing Conference The Open University – Milton Keynes.  http://wels.open.ac.uk/research/research-centres/digital-health-wellbeing-conference 
  • Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinath M, Borgstrom E, Holland C. (2017) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to group walking and other group exercises in institutionalised older people living with dementia.  ‘Identity, Voice, Creativity, Action!’ The 8th conference of the ESREA Network – ELOA , Leeds
  • Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinath M, Holland C. (2017) Adherence to walking groups for people with dementia. International Congress of Mental health and Law. Prague
  • Stickler U, Tagg C, Owen N, McAndrew P, Vseteckova J (2017) Language learning and ageing: cognitive and social benefits of online forum interactions for older learners digiLAL Research Conference2017 The Open University, Milton Keynes
  • Tagg C, Stickler U, Owen N, McAndrew P, Vseteckova J, Marston H (2017) Older people and the art of language learning: motivation and cognitive wellbeing. BSG 2017 Annual Conference. Swansea
  • Tagg C, Stickler U, Owen N, McAndrew P, Vseteckova J, Marston H (2017) The Art of Ageing. The Open University – Research day. Milton Keynes
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Jones A, Barlow S, Cohen R, Vseteckova J, Faulkner A (2015) Ordinary risks and accepted fictions: how contrasting and competing priorities work in risk assessment care planning. 21st International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research conference. Manchester
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Barlow S, Jones A, Cohen R, Vseteckova J, Faulkner A, Ahmed N.(2015) Care planning and care coordination in community mental health: main findings from COCAPP. International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research. Manchester
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Barlow S, Jones A, Cohen R, Vseteckova J, Faulkner A, Ahmed N.(2015) Information sharing and collaborative discussions of risk in care planning and coordination: a critical overview. International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research. Manchester
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Barlow S, Jones A, Cohen R, Vseteckova J, Faulkner A, Ahmed N.(2015) What do ‘recovery’ and ‘personalisation’ mean? Perspectives of managers, practitioners, service users and carers. International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research. Manchester
  • Vseteckova J. (2015) Biomedical and psychosocial changes associated with ageing. International congress of Mental Health and Law. Vienna, Austria
  • Horan S, Haddad M, Vseteckova J, Schilling R. (2014) Literature Review of Health Related Quality of Life measurement tools for patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Could they be used as a Patient Reported Outcome Measure? Heart Rhythm Congress. Stratford upon Avon.
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Jones A, Jancova (Vseteckova) J, Faulkner A, Barlow S, Egbunike J. (2014) A meta-narrative map of care planning and care coordination in community mental health. Centre, The University of Warwick, Coventry.
  • Vseteckova J, Barlow S, Mair BR, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Jones A, Faulkner A, Egbunike J, Hindle D, Barrett K, Tear J & Simpson A. (2014) Working Collaboratively with Service User Researchers – COCAPP study. 20th International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research. Warwick Conference Centre, The University of Warwick, Coventry.
  • Simpson A, Barlow S, Vseteckova J, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Jones A, Faulkner A. (2014) Working in Collaboration with Service User Researchers – COCAPP study. LPFT Annual meeting. Lincolnshire.
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Jones A, Jancova J, Faulkner A, Barlow S, Egbunike J, Keogh B, Tear J. (2013) Cross-national comparative study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and coordination (COCAPP). University of Lincoln - Mental Health Research and Innovation Expo.
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Jones A, Jancova J, Faulkner A, Barlow S, Egbunike J.(2013) The politics of care planning in community mental health. International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research Conference. Warwick Arts Centre,The University of Warwick, Coventry.
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Jones A, Jancova J, Faulkner A, Barlow S, Egbunike J. (2013) Cross-national comparative study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and coordination (COCAPP). Conversazione, the College of Human and Health Science’s annual FREE health and social care conference/exhibition, Vivian Tower and Glyndwr Building, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea.
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Jones A, Jancova J, Faulkner A. (2012) Cross-national comparative study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and coordination (COCAPP). Cardiff & Vale UHB Mental Health R&D Meeting.
  • Simpson A, Hannigan B, Coffey M, Jones A, Jancova J, Faulkner A . (2012) National comparative study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and coordination (COCAPP. South Wales mental health nursing journal club, 6 February 2013, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University.
  • Jančová J., Bobak M., Kubinova R., Peasey A., Pikhart H. (2012). Social gradient and physical functioning decline associated with ageing in large Population-based study in the Czech Republic: the HAPIEE study. World Congress on Active Ageing – Glasgow (oral presentation).
  • Jančová J., Drey N. (2011). What is the role body sway deviation (BSD) and body sway velocity (BSV) play in postural stability in older adults? Conference - British Geriatric Society, Falls and Bone Health Section, Manchester, UK ().
  • Jančová J. (2008). Changes in Postural stability when ageing. Conference of Geriatric Medicine Prague, Czech Republic (oral presentation).
  • Jančová J. (2008). Validity and Reliability of Stabilometric measurements. International Student Conference Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Jančová J, Nováková P, Plívová M. (2007). Could Massage compensate physiological changes when ageing?. Ageing and living style Olomouc, Czech Republic.
  • Jančová J. (2007). Postural stability and stabilometric measurements in the elderly. International Scientific Conference Prague Carolinum, Czech Republic.
  • Jančová J. (2007). Frailty, Postural stability and stabilometric measurements in the elderly. International Student Conference Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Jančová J. (2006). Postural stability and stabilometric platform. International Student Conference Prague, Czech Republic (award for the best paper presentation)

Invited Lectures

Charles University Prague, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport - December 2019 - Doing Systematic Reviews in Public Health

University of Bedfordshire, Luton, Uk - Barriers and facilitators to adherence to wlaking gorups exercise in older people with dementia living in and out of care homes. date - TBC

 

Public Lectures 

  • 2005 - present:

For fourteen years, I have been delivering a series of lectures in the community (overseas, and in the UK), specifically targeting those people who are hard to reach. Public Lectures were delivered in collaboration with Third Age University, Charles University Prague and University of Free Time in Czech Republic within Successful & Healthy Ageing series. 

I have recently developed a programme consisting of series of lectures (for general public, and also for clinicians and allied health professionals) in collaboration with primary care practices in the UK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPeKzzjKwmU&feature=youtu.be

These lectures are also a component of an international online education programmes for clinicians and allied health professionals via the UKeMED & Cambridge Medica Academy. The series are delivered abroad via a an online platform that is funded by overseas healthcare organisations, who aim to support their regional population with ageing well.  http://www.ukemed.com/site/index

 

 

External collaborations

My collaboration is both national and international with the following institutions:

City University London, Cardiff University & Swansea University (COCAPP study, COCAPP-A study, Preceptroship study)

Imperial College London &  Nanyang Technological University Singapore & Karolinska Institutet (Cochrane and other systematic reviews)

University College London (HAPIEE study)

City University London & Buckinghamshire New University (PhD supervision)

Charles University Prague (Third Age University courses, Public Lectures & Taught Doctoral courses)

UKeMED http://www.ukemed.eu/ / Cambridge Medical Academy (Advisor for Ageing, author of 'AGEING WELL' series of lectures for clinicians and allied health professionals)

STOWHEALTH General Practice  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPeKzzjKwmU&feature=youtu.be

I have been recently appointed as Academic Consultant on BBC Programme Series titled 'All in the Mind'. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/search-results?as_q=all+in+the+mind

Ageing Well Public Talk Series:

I am delighted to announce that Ageing Well Public Talk Series Season 6. will be offered at The Open University in Milton Keynes via online Zoom webinars (these will also be live-streamed) starting at usual times 11 am - 1 pm. See here for more information or visit our website.

Midlife MOT OpenLearn Course – The wellbeing audit section Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing - OpenLearn - Open University

OpenLearn Course on ‘Ageing Well’https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/course/view.php?id=5016

Ageing Well Public Talks 2023/2024 repository ORDO Collections 

Ageing Well Public Talks 2022/2023 repository ORDO Collections 

Ageing Well Public Talks 2021/2022 repository ORDO Collections 

Ageing Well Public Talks 2020/2021 repository ORDO Collections 

Ageing Well Public Talks 2019/2020 repository ORDO Collections 

 

 

Externally funded projects

Ageing Well Public Talks 2
RoleStart dateEnd dateFunding source
Lead01 Oct 202130 Sep 2026Conference - Various (non-research)

As part of the 'Ageing Well Public Talk series' we are exploring how important it is, over our lifespan, to maintain a well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age, also known as the 'Five Pillars of Ageing Well'. As we know we start ageing the moment we are born. It demonstrates more significantly when we reach a certain age, the usual benchmark being 65+, but our ageing starts much sooner and the way ageing demonstrates when we are over 65 depends on decisions we have been making over our life span. The series and related materials such as ‘The Five Pillars of Ageing Well’ (Nutrition, Hydration, Physical, Social and Cognitive Stimulation) became the cornerstones of further engagement with the public, specifically around COVID-19 and the relating self-isolation, which are now available on the Open University website and the Internet. Creating bridges between communities (in this case: research community researching sometimes in an ‘Ivory tower’ and community of ageing population (for whom it is sometimes very difficult to reach to the findings that ageing related research produced) was the starting point. The overall aim of these series of interventions is to facilitate a step change in user behaviour and support service provision. Self-management and becoming partner in our own health care is an important aspect of these talks. This may have a wider impact in healthcare economies, as ageing and related co-morbidities have a substantial health and economic burden footprint. The Ageing Well Public Talks have been very positively received by service users as well as practitioners and policy makers across the country and internationally. The busy programme of consultancy of the past three years continues and we welcome invitations to contribute to programmers of care, integrated care initiatives as well as all other supporting services in the UK and overseas. There is continuous interest from external partners and we are responding individually as consultancy to each or requests for collaboration.

An evaluation of the impact of the work of The Froglife Trust on the lives of disadvantaged young people
RoleStart dateEnd dateFunding source
Lead25 Jun 202131 Dec 2022Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

The environmental sector is one of the lowest funded sector in the country, accounting for just 2.6% of the income of the non-profit sector (Clifford et al., 2013). This sector needs to expand the funding base by providing social funders with evidence that this work has a substantial impact on people’s lives and related outcomes. Increasingly, nature conservation funders are seeking evidence that the work benefits both nature and people, particularly people experiencing trauma. Both Social prescribing and green prescribing are hugely increasing (Howarth et al., 2020; Loftus, McCauley & McCarron, 2017; Pilkington, Loef & Polley, 2017). However, the nature conservation sector is missing from this agenda as they are currently not able to provide evidence of their social impact. This study, therefore, aims to evaluate the impact that The Froglife Trust has on disadvantaged young people. Participants will include young people aged 10-18 years, or 24 if they have a learning disability, who are considered vulnerable or disadvantaged in some capacity. Participants will be allocated to either the Intervention group or the control group, with the groups being balanced in terms of gender, age, geographical area, and type of disadvantage. The intervention group will participate in the Froglife Trust programme. The control group will not take part in the Froglife Trust programme for the duration of the study but will have access to it at the end of the study. Materials Participants in the intervention group will complete the following measures: • QoL / wellbeing measure? • The Froglife Trust questionnaire • The Froglife Trust quiz

Evaluation Involvement services (Retrospective)
RoleStart dateEnd dateFunding source
Lead01 Jun 202131 Dec 2023Carers in Hertfordshire

Evaluation using semi structured interviews with • Carers (service users involved in co-creating the services) • Stakeholders – trustees and or partners To understand how the participants feel about services being co-created and co-designed. How does it work for everyone involved and whether there is room for improvement going forward. In this evaluation we will be specifically targeting people who are hard to reach to understand: - why they don’t engage, - how the co-design needs to be presented, needs to function for them to engage - what provision they would need and they are not receiving - what they feel this provision is achieving

Improving the support for older people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge, family and professional carers, and end of life care planning for carers.
RoleStart dateEnd dateFunding source
Co-investigator01 Sep 202028 Feb 2023NIHR National Institute for Health Research

There are around 900,000 learning disabled people in the UK and around a fifth are estimated to engage in behaviours that challenge (BTC). These behaviours often occur when the person is upset by a change in their environment. While research and NICE guidance exists on older learning disabled people and their family carers, and separately on people with BTC; policy and research in the UK has so far failed to address how services can be addressed to support older learning disabled people with BTC. We know very little about how family caregivers face the choices and challenges about caregiving as they become older but know that decisions can be left too late to enable choice. We know even less about the experiences of older people with BTC particularly in the context of transitioning to older people’s services, in periods of crisis or at end of life. There is an even more pronounced absence in the academic and grey literature regarding the lives and experiences of older learning disabled people with no family carers. Our study will explore the support and health needs of older learning disabled people and carers and identify ways of easing transitions to different care settings through forward planning and reducing the development of BTC. This is particularly important as learning disabled people are living to an older age. We will explore how carers manage their caring role as they age themselves. How they experience and negotiate behaviours that challenge. How the concept of forward planning can be introduced in a way that is acceptable and reassuring to carers and their children. How health, social care and end of life care services can best support older learning disabled people with BTC including situations where active family involvement is absent. And how commissioners can be innovative in developing a service infrastructure that better meets the needs of this group.

Publications

Long‐term care facilities' response to the COVID ‐19 pandemic: An international, cross‐sectional survey (2024-01)
Eltaybani, Sameh; Igarashi, Ayumi; Cal, Ayse; Lai, Claudia K. Y.; Carrasco, Cristina; Sari, Dianis Wulan; Cho, Eunhee; Haugan, Gørill; Bravo, Jorge D.; Abouzeid, Nesreen A.; Wachholz, Patrick Alexander; Isaramalai, Sang‐arun; Dawood, Shaimaa Samir; Pappas, Yannis; Abd El Moneam, Abeer Abd El Galeel; Rodríguez, Ana Beatriz; Alqahtani, Bader A.; Pereira, Catarina Lino Neto; Jenssen, Cathrine Ragna Solheim; Yu, Doris S. F.; Ahmed, Fatma Refaat; Mendes, Felismina Rosa P.; Randhawa, Gurch; Ahmed, Hanaa Abou El‐soued Hussein; Suzuki, Haruno; Prambudi, Hery; Avci, Ilknur Aydin; Waluyo, Imam; Nurbaeti, Irma; Vseteckova, Jitka; Horne, Joanna Kathryn; Liu, Justina Yw; Ingstad, Kari; Kashiwabara, Kosuke; Grant, Louise; Abd El Moniem, Maha Mohammed; Sakka, Mariko; Abdelgawad, Mohamed Ezzelregal; Subu, Muhammad Arsyad; Kentzer, Nichola; Almadani, Noura A.; Tomas‐Carus, Pablo; Rodrigues Garcia, Renata Cunha Matheus; Indarwati, Retno; Maneerat, Sonthaya; Chien, Wai Tong; Amamiya, Yuko; Cavalcanti, Yuri Wanderley and Yamamoto‐Mitani, Noriko
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 80(1) (pp. 350-365)

Long-term care facilities' response to the COVID-19 pandemic: An international, cross-sectional survey (2024-01)
Eltaybani, Sameh; Igarashi, Ayumi; Cal, Ayse; Lai, Claudia; Carrasco, Cristina; Sari, Dianis; Cho, Eunhee; Haugan, Gorill; Bravo, Jorge; Abouzeid, Nesreen; Wachholz, Patrick; Isaramalai, Sang-Arun; Dawood, Shaimaa; Pappas, Yannis; Moneam, Abeer; Rodriguez, Ana; Alqahtani, Bader; Pereira, Catarina; Jenssen, Cathrine; Yu, Doris; Ahmed, Fatma; Mendes, Felismina; Randhawa, Gurch; Ahmed, Hanaa; Suzuki, Haruno; Prambudi, Hery; Avci, Ilknur; Waluyo, Imam; Nurbaeti, Irma; Vseteckova, Jitka; Horne, Jo; Liu, Justina; Ingstad, Kari; Kashiwabara, Kosuke; Grant, Louise; Moniem, Maha; Sakka, Mariko; Abdelgawad, Mohamed; Subu, Muhammad; Kentzer, Nichola; Almadani, Noura; Tomas-Carus, Pablo; Garcia, Renata; Indarwati, Retno; Maneerat, Sonthaya; Chien, Wai; Amamiya, Yuko; Cavalcanti, Yuri and Yamamoto-Mitani, Noriko
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 80(1) (pp. 350-365)

Supporting adult unpaid carers via an online dancing intervention: A feasibility/acceptability study (2024)
Horne, Joanna; Donald, Louisa; Gracia, Rosaria; Kentzer, Nichola; Pappas, Yannis; Trott, Mike and Vseteckova, Jitka
PLOS Global Public Health, 4, Article e0002798(1)

Acceptability of Remote Monitoring in Assisted Living/Smart Homes in the United Kingdom and Associated Use of Sounds and Vibrations—A Systematic Review (2024)
Tong, Ki; Attenborough, Keith; Sharp, David; Taherzadeh, Shahram; Deepak Gopinath, Manik and Vseteckova, Jitka
Applied Sciences, 14, Article 843(2)

Early career mobility and health and wellbeing of female doctorate holders: A narrative review of the international literature (2024)
Álvarez, Inma; Horáčková, Clare and Vseteckova, Jitka
Gender, Work & Organization ((early access))

Promoting workplace retention during global crises: An international survey of the preventive role of psychological support among victims of social discrimination in long-term care facilities (2024)
Eltaybani, Sameh; Igarashi, Ayumi; Cal, Ayse; Lai, Claudia; Carrasco, Cristina; Wulan, Dianis; Cho, Eunhee; Haugan, Gorill; Bravo, Jorge; Abouzeid, Nasreen; Wachholz, Patrick; Isaramalai, Sang-arun; Dawood, Shaimaa; Pappas, Yannis; Abd-El-Moneam, Abeer; Rodriguez, Ana; Alqahtani, Bader; Pereira, Catarina; Jenssen, Cathrine; Yu, Doris; Mendes, Felismina; Randhawa, Gurch; Ahmed, Hanaa; Suzuki, Haruno; Aydin-Avci, Ilknur; Waluyo, Imam; Nurbaeti, Irma; Vseteckova, Jitka; Horne, Jo; Liu, Justina; Ingstad, Kari; Kashiwabara, Kosuke; Grant, Louise; Abd-El-Moniem, Maha; Sakka, Mariko; Abdelgawad, Mohamed; Subu, Muhammad; Kentzer, Nichola; Almadani, Noura; Tomas-Carus, Pablo; Rodrigues-Garcia, Renata; Indarwati, Retno; Maneerat, Sonthaya; Chien, Wai; Amamiya, Yuko; Cavalcanti, Yuri and Yamamoto-Mitani, Noriko
Geriatric Nursing, 59 (pp. 94-102)

Enabling better carer involvement: A qualitative evaluation of the involvement service belonging to a carers organisation in the United Kingdom (2024)
Qureshi, Irtiza; Pappas, Yannis; Jones, Kerry; Mills, Roma; Napper, Tim and Vseteckova, Jitka
Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, 8, Article 4889(10)

The impact of protocol designs for using massage guns on lower body flexibility: A randomised cross-over design study (2024)
Sams, Lorna; Langdown, Ben; Simons, Joan and Vseteckova, Jitka
Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies ((In press))

Bridging the ivory tower gap: translating evidence-based research on healthier ageing for public audiences using the Five Pillars for Ageing Well educational model (2023-11)
O'Connor, Grainne; de Lappe, Joseph and Vseteckova, Jitka
International Journal of Education and Ageing, 5(3) (pp. 135-150)

Nature can cool cities, but proceed with caution (2023-09-21)
Mabon, Leslie; Connor, Ben; Moncaster, Alice; Pearce, Catherine; Pratt, Eleanor; Shih, Wan-Yu; Tsai, Meng-Chin; Vseteckova, Jitka; Waights, Verina and Wolstenholme, Ruth
Urban Transformations, 5, Article 11(1)

The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Couples in Later Life. A Mixed Methods Systematic Review (2023)
Pacini, Adele; Vseteckova, Jitka and Haider, Sharif
Clinical Gerontologist, 46(3) (pp. 315-329)

Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among informal carers: a systematic review of international literature (2023)
Lindsay, Rosie K.; Vseteckova, Jitka; Horne, Joanna; Smith, Lee; Trott, Mike; Lappe, Joseph De; Soysal, Pinar; Pizzol, Damiano and Kentzer, Nichola
International Journal of Care and Caring, 7(3) (pp. 498-526)

The Effect Of Percussive Therapy On Musculoskeletal Performance And Experiences Of Pain: A Systematic Literature Review (2023)
Sams, Lorna; Langdown, Ben L.; Simons, Joan and Vseteckova, Jitka
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 18(2) (pp. 309-327)

Postural stability of adults with down syndrome – differences between women and men (2023)
Daďová, Klára; Tláskalová, Marie; Szabóová, Veronika; Křivánková, Markéta; Vařeková, Jitka; Šteffl, Michal; Pappas, Yannis and Všetečková, Jitka
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities ((Early access))

Learning in the Fourth Age: the role of physical activity interventions for people living in long term facilities (2022)
Borgstrom, Erica; Deepak Gopinath, Manik and Vseteckova, Jitka
International Journal of Education and Ageing, 5(2)

A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Managing Grief Experienced by Bereaved Spouses or Partners of Adults Who Had Received Palliative Care (2022)
Jones, K.; Methley, A.; Boyle, G.; Garcia, R. and Vseteckova, J.
Illness, Crisis, & Loss, 30(4) (pp. 596-613)

A systematic review of parenting interventions used by social workers to support vulnerable children (2022)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Boyle, Sally and Higgins, Martyn
Journal of Social Work, 22(4) (pp. 992-1030)

The prevalence of physical activity among informal carers: a systematic review of international literature (2022)
Lindsay, Rosie; Vseteckova, Jitka; Horne, Jo; Smith, Lee; Trott, Mike; de Lappe, Joseph; Soysal, Pinar; Pizzol, Damiano and Kentzer, Nichola
Sport Sciences for Health, 18 (pp. 1071-1118)

Transitions for older people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge others, and their family carers: a merged protocol for two rapid scoping reviews of evidence (2022)
Vseteckova, J.; Jordan, J.; Tilley, E.; Larkin, M.; Ryan, S. and Wallace, L. M.
Systematic Reviews, 11(1)

Transitions for older people with intellectual disabilities and behaviours that challenge others: a rapid scoping review (2022)
Tilley, Elizabeth; Jordan, Joanne; Larkin, Mary; Vseteckova, Jitka; Ryan, Sara and Wallace, Louise
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 36(2) (pp. 207-229)

Frailty and spousal/partner bereavement in older people: a scoping review (2021-10)
Garcia, Rebecca; Mahon, Aiofe; , ; , and ,
Journal of Health and Social Care Improvement, 4(1) (pp. 14-23)

A Systematic Review on the Prevalence of Physical Activity, and Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity, in Informal Carers in the United Kingdom (2021)
Horne, Joanna; Kentzer, Nichola; Smith, Lee; Trott, Mike and Vseteckova, Jitka
Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18(2) (pp. 212-218)

Psychological therapy for older adults in the time of COVID-19: Older adults’ perceptions on the acceptability of online versus face to face versions of a mindfulness for later life group (2020-10)
Pacini, Adele; Vseteckova, Jitka and Pappas, Yannis
Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, 31(1) (pp. 23912-23916)

Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community: a systematic review (2020-09-21)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Dadova, Klara; Gracia, Rosaria; Ryan, Gemma; Borgstrom, Erica; Abington, Jane; Gopinath, Manik and Pappas, Yannis
European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 17, Article 15

Frailty and Spousal/Partner Bereavement in Older People: A Systematic Scoping Review Protocol (2020)
Vseteckova, J.; Mahon, A.; Boyle, G.; Jones, K. and Garcia, R.
Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, 24(4)

Ageing carers and intellectual disability: a scoping review of literature (2019-12-03)
Mahon, Aoife; Pappas, Ioannis; Randhawa, Gurch; Tilley, Elizabeth and Vseteckova, Jitka
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 20(4) (pp. 162-178)

A Systematic Scoping Review of the Interventions Available During Care Crises for People with Learning or Intellectual Disabilities (LD) who are Cared for by an Ageing Carer within the United Kingdom. (2019-08)
Mahon, A.; Vseteckova, J.; Tilley, E.; Pappas, Y. and Randhawa, G.
Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, 20(5) (pp. 15389-15393)

Virtual Reality for Health Professions Education: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by the Digital Health Education Collaboration (2019-01-31)
Kyaw, Bhone Myint; Saxena, Nakul; Posadzki, Pawel; Vseteckova, Jitka; Nikolaou, Charoula Konstantina; Pradeep, Paul George; Divakar, Ushashree; Masiello, Italo; Kononowitz, Andrzej; Zary, Nabil and Tudor-Carr, Lorraine
Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21, Article e12959(1)

Diagnosis and Decision-Making in Telemedicine (2019)
Pappas, Yannis; Vseteckova, Jitka; Mastellos, Nikolas; Greenfield, Geva and Randhawa, Gurch
Journal of Patient Experience, 6(4) (pp. 296-304)

Impact of Motivational Interviewing by Social Workers on Service Users - a systematic review (2019)
Boyle, Sally; Vseteckova, Jitka and Higgins, Martyn
Research on Social Work Practice, 29(8) (pp. 863-875)

Research, Evaluation and Sustainability: Reflecting on 15 Years of Experience in eHealth (2019)
Pappas, Ioannis and Vseteckova, Jitka
Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 19(2)

Ageing carers and intellectual disability: a systematic scoping review of literature (2019)
Mahon, A; Vseteckova, Jitka; Tilley, Elizabeth; Pappas, Y and Randhawa, G
Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, 19(4) (pp. 14473-14477)

Protocol: A systematic scoping review of the impact of mutual care on individuals with learning disabilities and their ageing carers in the United Kingdom. (2019)
Mahon, Aoife; Vseteckova, Jitka; Tilley, Elizabeth; Pappas, Yannis and Randhawa, Gurch
Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, Article BJSTR-CAR-19-RW-153

Retrospective medical record research: Reflections of a unsponsored researcher. (2019)
Bature, Fidelia; Vseteckova, Jitka; Pang, Dong; Pappas, Yannis and Guinn, Barbara
BJSTR Biomed J Sci & Tech Res, 21(4) (pp. 16080-16086)

Barriers and facilitators to adherence to group exercise in institutionalized older people living with dementia: a systematic review (2018-11-09)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Deepak Gopinath, Manik; Borgstrom, Erica; Holland, Caroline; Draper, Jan; Pappas, Yannis; McKeown, Eamonn; Dadova, Klara and Gray, Steve
European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 15, Article 11

Computer-Assisted versus Oral-and-Written History Taking for the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease: a Systematic Review of the Literature (2018)
Pappas, Yannis; Všetečková, Jitka; Poduval, Shoba; Tseng, Pei Ching and Car, Josip
Acta Medica, 60(3) (pp. 97-107)

Cross-national mixed-methods comparative case study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and co-ordination in acute inpatient mental health settings (COCAPP-A) (2017-10)
Simpson, Alan; Coffey, Michael; Hannigan, Ben; Barlow, Sally; Cohen, Rachel; Jones, Aled; Faulkner, Alison; Thornton, Alexandra; Vseteckova, Jitka; Haddad, Mark and Marlowe, Karl
Health Services and Delivery Research, 5(26) (pp. 1-234)

Recovery-focused care planning and coordination in England and Wales: A cross-national mixed methods comparative case study (2016-05-16)
Simpson, Alan; Hannigan, Ben; Coffey, Michael; Barlow, Sally; Cohen, Rachel; Jones, Aled; Vseteckova, Jitka; Faulkner, Alison; Thornton, Alexandra and Cartwright, Martin
BMC Psychiatry, 16, Article 147

Cross-national comparative mixed-methods case study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and co-ordination: Collaborative Care Planning Project (COCAPP) (2016-02-28)
Simpson, Alan; Hannigan, Ben; Coffey, Michael; Jones, Aled; Barlow, Sally; Cohen, Rachel; Všetečková, Jitka and Faulkner, Alison
Health Services and Delivery Research, 4(5) (pp. 1-190)

Study protocol: cross-national comparative case study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and coordination (COCAPP) (2016)
Simpson, Alan; Hannigan, Ben; Coffey, Michael; Jones, Aled; Barlow, Sally; Cohen, Rachel; Všetečková, Jitka; Faulkner, Alison and Haddad, Mark
BMC Psychiatry, 15, Article 145

Virtual reality environments for health professional education (Protocol) (2016)
Saxena, Nakul; Kyaw, Bhone M.; Vseteckova, Jitka; Dev, Parvati; Paul, Pradeep; Lim, Kenneth Teck Kiat; Kononowicz, Andrezej; Masiello, Italo; Tudor Car, Lorainne; Nikolaou, Charoula K.; Zary, Nabil and Car, Josip
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Article CD012090(Issue 2)

Social patterning in grip strength, chair rise, and walk speed in an aging population: the Czech HAPIEE Study (2015)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Bobak, Martin; Kubinova, Ruzena; Capkova, Nada; Peasey, Anne; Marmot, Michael G. and Pikhart, Hynek
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 23(2) (pp. 264-271)

Literature review of health related quality of life measurement tools for patients with atrial fibrillation: could they be used as a patient reported outcome measure? (2014-10-01)
Horan, S. E.; Haddad, M.; Vseteckova, J. and Schilling, R. J.
EP Europace, 16, Article iii15((suppl 3))

What is the role body sway deviation and body sway velocity play in postural stability in older adults? (2013)
Jančová Všetečková, Jitka and Drey, Nicholas
Acta Medica, 56(3) (pp. 117-123)

Intersession reliability of posturographic measurements and impact of some somatometric characteristisc on balance control in aging (2008-04-01)
Jančová, Jitka; Nováková, Hana and Zahálka, František
The International Journal of Medicine, 1(2) (pp. 86-90)

Functional and physiological changes associated with posture and postural stability in aging (2008-04)
Jančová, Jitka and Kohlíková, Eva
International Journal of Health Science, 1(2) (pp. 61-68)

Measuring the balance control system – review (2008)
Jančová, Jitka
Acta Medica, 51(3) (pp. 129-137)

Masáž jako prostředek kompenzace změn spojených se stárnutím organismu Massage as a part of healthy living style when ageing (2008)
Jančová, J.; Nováková, P. and Plívová, M.
Rehabilitace a Fyzikální Lékařství, 15(2) (pp. 82-88)

Use of stabilometric platform and evaluation of methods for further measurements – a pilot study (2007)
Jančová, Jitka and Tošnerová, Vlasta
Acta Medica, 50(2) (pp. 139-143)

Regresní změny stárnoucího organismu a jejich vliv na posturální stabilitu Ageing and postural stability (2007)
Jančová, J. and Kohlíková, E.
Rehabilitace a Fyzikalni Lekarstvi, 14(4) (pp. 155-162)

Six ways to look after your brain health in your 20s and 30s (2024-07-23)
Vseteckova, Jitka and Grimes, Corrina
The Conversation Trust, London, UK.

A systematic review Protocol to determine interventions that are used to support the spiritual well-being of nurses (2022-05-09)
Garcia, Rebecca; Mozdiak, Elizabeth; Taylor, Anne and Vseteckova, Jitka
NIHR/PROSPERO

The effect of percussive therapy on musculoskeletal performance and perceptions of pain: A systematic narrative literature review. (2021-10-26)
Mackay, Lorna; Langdown, Ben; Simons, Joan and Vseteckova, Jitka
NIHR

How can patients with COVID-19 and their family or unpaid carers be enabled and supported to manage palliative care treatment safely and effectively at home? (2020-11-24)
France, Rachel; Vseteckova, Jitka; Lapwood, Susie; Roberts, Nia; Jones, Nicholas and Flemming, Kate
Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine

A systematic review of the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) compared with other psychological therapies in managing grief experienced by bereaved spouses or partners of adults who had received palliative care in the UK (2020-08-06)
Jones, Kerry; Methley, Abigail; Boyle, Geraldine; Garcia, Rebecca and Vseteckova, Jitka
NIHR: National Institute for Health Research

Participation in group outings, gender related profiling and preferences of outings for carers of individuals living with dementia: systematic review (2020-07-16)
Horne, Jo; Kentzer, Nichola; Smith, Lee; Trott, Mike; Abington, Jane and Vseteckova, Jitka
Prospero - International prospective register of systematic reviews

A systematic review on the barriers and facilitators to physical activity in informal / unpaid carers worldwide (2020-06-26)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Horne, Joanna; Smith, Lee; Trott, Mike and Kentzer, Nichola
Prospero - International prospective register of systematic reviews, CRD42020184196

A systematic review on use of green spaces in supporting recovery from trauma in older people living in community in the UK (2020-06-12)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Methley, Abigail and Jones, Kerry
Prospero - International prospective register of systematic reviews, CRD42020183058

How can Adult Carers get the best support during Covid-19 pandemic and beyond? (2020-06-03)
Taverner, Phil; Larkin, Mary; Vseteckova, Jitka; Kentzer, Nichola; Horne, Jo; Penson, Martin; Robb, Martin; Berry, Alex; Spencer, Melinda and Methley, Abigail
Open Learn, Milton Keynes.

The effects of self-isolation and lack of physical activity on carers. (2020-06-03)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Kentzer, Nichola; Horne, Jo; Robb, Martin; Larkin, Mary; Berry, Alex; Spencer, Melinda; Methley, Abigail and Taverner, Phil
Open Learn, Milton Keynes.

Young carers,COVID-19 and physical activity (2020-06-03)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Kentzer, Nichola; Horne, Jo; Penson, Martin; Robb, Martin; Larkin, Mary; Berry, Alex; Spencer, Melinda; Methley, Abigail and Taverner, Phil
OpenLearn, Milton Keynes.

A systematic review on the barriers and facilitators to physical activity in informal / unpaid carers in the UK (2020-04-28)
Horne, Jo; Vseteckova, Jitka; Smith, Lee; Trott, Mike and Kentzer, Nichola
Prospero

A systematic review on the prevalence of physical activity in informal / unpaid carers in the UK (2020-04-28)
Horne, Jo; Kentzer, Nichola; Smith, Lee; Trott, Mike and Vseteckova, Jitka
Prospero - International prospective register of systematic reviews

Use of current parenting models used in social care in the UK for families with young children identified as vulnerable: a systematic review (2020-03-17)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Boyle, Sally and Higgins, Martyn
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York

A systematic review protocol on the barriers and facilitators to physical activity in informal/unpaid carers in the UK (2020)
Horne, Jo; Vseteckova, Jitka; Smith, Lee; Trott, Mike and Kentzer, Nichola
PROSPERO: International prospective register of systematic reviews, CRD42020167742

A systematic review on the prevalence of physical activity in informal / unpaid carers worldwide (2020)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Horne, Joanna; Smith, Lee; Trott, Mike and Kentzer, Nichola
Prospero - International prospective register of systematic reviews, CRD42020184204

What is the early mobility of female doctoral holders, what types and subjects were their doctoral degrees in and what is the reported impact of early career mobility on physical and mental health and well-being of female doctoral holders? A systematic review (2020)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Álvarez, Inma and Horackova, Clare
Prospero - International Prospective register of Systematic Reviews

Protocol: A systematic review of the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) compared with other psychological therapies in managing grief experienced by bereaved spouses or partners of adults who had received palliative care in the UK (2020)
Jones, Kerry; Methley, Abigail; Boyle, Geraldine; Garcia, Rebecca; Smith, K and Vseteckova, Jitka
Prospero - International Prospective register of Systematic Reviews

Protocol: A systematic review of the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) compared with other psychological therapies in managing grief experienced by bereaved spouses or partners of adults who had received palliative care worldwide (2020)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Jones, Kerry; Boyle, Geraldine; Garcia, Rebecca and Methley, Abigail
Prospero - International Prospective register of Systematic Reviews

The impact of motivational interviewing by social workers on service users - systematic review of literature (2019-09-18)
Boyle, Sally; Higgins, Martyn and Vseteckova, Jitka
PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews, CRD89852

The impact of dance and movement on learning, health, wellbeing and quality of life of institutionalised older adults living with or without dementia: a systematic review protocol (2019)
Vseteckova, Jitka and Gracia, Rosaria
PROSPERO CRD42019127954

The impact of dance and movement on learning, health, wellbeing and quality of life of older adults living with or without dementia and/or Parkinson's in the community: a systematic review protocol. (2019)
Gracia, Rosaria; Vseteckova, Jitka and Jones, Rebecca
PROSPERO CRD42019127953

Frailty and spousal/partner bereavement in older people: a systematic review (2019)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Mahon, Aoife; Boyle, Geraldine; Guntupalli, Aravinda; Jones, Kerry and Garcia, Rebecca
Prospero 2019 CRD4201919453

A systematic review of interventions available during care crises for individuals with learning disabilities (LD) who are cared for by an ageing carer within the United Kingdom (2018)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Tilley, Elizabeth; Mahon, Aoife; Pappas, Yannis and Randhawa, Gurch
PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews, National Institute of Health Research.

Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community: a systematic review protocol (2018)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Deepak-Gopinath, Manik; Dadova, Klara; Borgstrom, Erica; Ryan, Gemma; Gracia, Rosaria and Holland, Caroline
Prospero - International Prospective register of Systematic Reviews

A systematic review of interventions available during care crises for individuals with learning disabilities (LD) who are cared for by an ageing carer within the United Kingdom - protocol (2018)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Tilley, Elizabeth; Mahon, Aoife; Pappas, Yannis and Randhawa, Gurch
PROSPERO CRD42018117604

Barriers and facilitators to adherence to group exercise in institutionalised older people living with dementia: a systematic review (2017-06)
Vseteckova, Jitka; Deepak Gopinath, Manik; Holland, Caroline; Draper, Jan; Pappas, Yannis; Gray, Stephen; McKeown, Eamonn and Dadova, Klara
PROSPERO, 2017, CRD42017067805