Browsing Research publications by Author "Annett, Lucy"
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Alpha7 nicotinic receptor- mediated reduction of L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia in 6OHDA rat model of Parkinson’s Disease
Malekizadeh, Yasaman; Hassankhani, Kiana; Kingslake, Alice; Annett, Lucy; Shoaib, Mohammed; Iravani, Mahmoud (SAGE Publications, 2023-04-26)Introduction: In Parkinson’s Disease (PD) induction of involuntary movements (AIMs) or dyskinesia, after long-term L-DOPA therapy is a major problem. Evidence shows that nicotine can protect against nigrostriatal damage ... -
Bases expert statement on the use of music for movement among people with Parkinson's
Karageorghis, Costas; Rose, Dawn C.; Annett, Lucy; Bek, Judith; Bottoms, Lindsay; Lovatt, Peter; Poliakoff, Ellen; Schultz, Benjamin; Whyatt, Caroline; Young, William R; Delevoye-Turrell, Yvonne (2020-02-11)Music is an artistic auditory stimulus that unfolds over time. It can prime specific actions and prompt engagement in physical activity as well as heighten motivation during motor tasks (Karageorghis, 2020). Contrastingly, ... -
Comparison of Spontaneous Motor Tempo during Finger Tapping, Toe Tapping and Stepping on the Spot in People with and without Parkinson's Disease
Rose, Dawn C.; Camreon, Daniel; Lovatt, Peter; Grahn, Jessica; Annett, Lucy (2020-01-27)ObjectiveSpontaneous motor tempo (SMT), observed in walking, tapping and clapping, tends to occur around 2 Hz. Initiating and controlling movement can be difficult for people with Parkinson’s (PWP), but studies have not ... -
Delivering chair yoga in care homes: a qualitative study of the experience of residents and staff
Frampton, Keeley; Annett, Lucy; Oppedijk, Liz; Hadley, Rebecca (2021-12-17) -
Effects of Popping for Parkinson's dance class on the mood of people with Parkinson's disease
Sistarelli, Simone; Annett, Lucy; Lovatt, Peter (2023-03-03)Background/Aims Depression, low mood and apathy can affect people with Parkinson’s disease, impacting on quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of one Popping For Parkinson’s dance session ... -
A general procedure to measure the pacing of body movements timed to music and metronome in younger and older adults
Rose, Dawn C.; Ott, Laurent; Guérin, Ségolène; Annett, Lucy; Lovatt, Peter; Delevoye-Turrell, Yvonne (2021-02-05)Finger-tapping tasks are classically used to investigate sensorimotor synchronization in relation to neutral auditory cues, such as metronomes. However, music is more commonly associated with an entrained bodily response, ... -
Left, Right, Hand 'n Space
Banissy, Michael; Annett, Lucy; Asiedu-Offei, Patience; Rosch, Richard; Gurd, Jennifer (Nova Science Publishers, 2012-03)A finger tapping task was employed to investigate fine motor performance rate by healthy adult right (RH) and left (LH) handers in right versus left hemispace. Eighty healthy adults tapped rapidly with the right or left ... -
Mood Changes Following Social Dance Sessions in People with Parkinson’s Disease
Lewis, Carine; Annett, Lucy; Davenport, Sally; Hall, Amelia; Lovatt, Peter (2016-04-01)Dance interventions have physical benefits for the elderly, especially those with Parkinson’s disease. This study assessed the psychological benefits of dance. Thirty-seven participants with Parkinson’s (n=22) or age-matched ... -
Music and Metronomes Differentially Impact Motor Timing in People with and without Parkinson's Disease: Effects of Slow, Medium, and Fast Tempi on Entrainment and Synchronization Performances in Finger Tapping, Toe Tapping, and Stepping on the Spot Tasks
Rose, Dawn C.; Delevoye-Turrell, Yvonne; Ott, Laurent; Annett, Lucy; Lovatt, Peter (2019-10-20)Introduction: Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) has successfully helped regulate gait for people with Parkinson’s disease. However, the way in which different auditory cues and types of movements affect entrainment, ... -
The neuroprotective properties of NLX-112 in MPTP treated mice are mediated by reactive gliosis and astrocytic GDNF
Powell, William; Depoortere, Ronan; Annett, Lucy; Newman-Tancredi, Adrian; Iravani, Mahmoud (SAGE Publications, 2023-05-30)Introduction: Preventing dopaminergic (DA) neuronal death is key to halting the progression of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). There is evidence for serotonin 5-HT1A agonists having neuroprotective effects on DA neurons. NLX-112 ... -
Personality traits in people with synaesthesia : Do synaesthetes have an atypical personality profile?
Banissy, Michael; Holle, Henning; Cassell, Josephine; Annett, Lucy; Tsakanikos, Elias; Walsh, Vincent; Spiller, Mary Jane; Ward, Jamie (2013-05)People with synaesthesia not only have – by definition – unusual experiences(e.g., numbers triggering colour), they also have a different cognitive profile (e.g., in terms of their memory and perceptual abilities) and a ... -
Reduced Anxiety and Depression and Improved Mood in Older Adults Living in Care Homes After Participating in Chair Yoga
Frampton, Keeley; Oppedijk, Liz; Hadley, Rebecca; Annett, Lucy (2024-03-24)Providing opportunities for older adults to engage in physical and mental activity is important to support healthy aging. The present preliminary study investigated the feasibility of accessible chair yoga for older adults ... -
Understanding rhythm perception, production and entertainment in relation to dance for people with Parkinson’s disease
Rose, Dawn C.; Annett, Lucy; Lovatt, Peter (2017-07-03)Studies have shown that music and dance-based interventions can be of benefit to some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), but not all (see e.g. Benoit et al., 2014; Lewis et al., 2014; Nombela et al., 2013). Why might ... -
Using online assessments to enhance student engagement with biological psychology
Annett, Lucy; Anthony, Susan; Schmeer, Stefanie (The Higher Education Academy, 2012-04)Coursework tasks were introduced for the teaching and assessment of biological psychology modules for cohorts of over 200 Psychology BSc students. Biological psychology is considered “hard” by many psychology students ... -
Wrist-worn accelerometer measures of movement by people with Parkinson's attending dance classes at the University of Hertfordshire
Hadley, Rebecca; Lovatt, Peter; Annett, Lucy (2016-04-08)Introduction: Various forms of physical activity can be beneficial, both physically and psychologically, for people with Parkinson’s disease. Exercise, including dance and treadmill training, has been reported to improve ... -
Wrist-worn accelerometer measures of movement by people with Parkinson’s attending dance classes at the University of Hertfordshire.
Hadley, Rebecca; Annett, Lucy; Lovatt, Peter (2016-11-07)The present study investigated the feasibility of using wrist-worn accelerometers to quantify activity by people with Parkinson’s compared with age-matched and younger controls as they participated in a dance class. ...