Francesco Ferraro

Dr Francesco Ferraro

  • fferraro at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
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Journal Articles

  • Zhou, Y., Edris, R., Roldán, A., Ferraro, F.V., 2025. Exploring the Challenges, Facilitators, and Changes With Older Adults Taking Part in a Randomized Inspiratory Muscle Training Tai Chi Trial: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22 (9), 1178-1185.
  • Ferraro, F.V., Edris, R., Wainwright, T.W., 2025. Inspiratory muscle training: A theoretical framework for its selected application in orthopaedic enhancing recovery pathways. International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, 58.
  • Willis, R., Edris, R., Akehurst, S., Ferraro, F.V., 2025. Do pre- and post- rehabilitation influence hospital length of stay and patient recovery following total hip replacement in the UK? A systematic scoping review and Delphi study. International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, 58.
  • Ferraro, F.V., Zhou, Y., Roldán, A., Edris, R., 2025. Multimodal respiratory muscle training and Tai Chi intervention with healthy older adults: A double-blind randomised placebo control trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 42, 527-534.
  • Wills, V., Ferraro, F.V., Faghy, M.A., 2025. Determining the outcome measures and clinical relevance of respiratory muscle training with multiple sclerosis patients: a systematic review. Postgraduate Medicine, 137 (1), 7-17.
  • Owen, R., Ashton, R.E.M., Bewick, T., Copeland, R.J., Ferraro, F.V., Kennerley, C., Phillips, B.E., Maden-Wilkinson, T., Parkington, T., Skipper, L., Thomas, C., Arena, R., Formenti, F., Ozemek, C., Veluswamy, S.K., Gururaj, R., Faghy, M.A., 2025. Profiling the persistent and episodic nature of long COVID symptoms and the impact on quality of life and functional status: a cohort observation study. Journal of Global Health, 15.
  • Ciccarelli, S., Ferraro, F.V., Gutiérrez-Ruiz, K., Arellano-Cartagena, W., Landines, K.C., Iavarone, M.L., 2025. Enhancing Learning for 7-10-Year-Olds through Functional Advanced Didactics: A Promising Approach in Colombia. Revista Lasallista De Investigacion, 22 (1), 114-129.
  • Sheraz, S., Malik, A.N., Ferraro, F.V., Siddiqi, F.A., 2024. Multifactorial inspiratory muscle training and its impact on respiratory and functional parameters of patients with diabetic polyneuropathy—A Randomized Controlled Trial. Physiotherapy Research International, 29 (4).
  • Sheraz, S., Malik, A.N., Ferraro, F.V., Siddiqi, F.A., 2024. Does multifactorial inspiratory muscle training improve postural stability and quality of life of patients with diabetes in Pakistan? A randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 14 (9).
  • Owen, R., Ashton, R.E., Skipper, L., Phillips, B.E., Yates, J., Thomas, C., Ferraro, F., Bewick, T., Haggan, K., Faghy, M.A., 2024. Long COVID quality of life and healthcare experiences in the UK: a mixed method online survey. Quality of Life Research, 33 (1), 133-143.
  • Zhou, Y., Ferraro, F.V., Fan, C., 2024. Artistic sports activities effectiveness for enhancing students’ academic performance among left-behind children: mediating effects of loneliness. Frontiers in Psychology, 15.
  • Owen, R., Ashton, R.E.M., Ferraro, F.V., Phillips, B.E., Skipper, L., Faghy, M.A., 2023. Acute COVID-19, the Lived Experience, and Lessons to Learn for Future Pandemics. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 17 (7).
  • Owen, R., Ashton, R.E.M., Ferraro, F.V., Skipper, L., Bewick, T., Leighton, P., Phillips, B.E., Faghy, M.A., 2023. Forming a consensus opinion to inform long COVID support mechanisms and interventions: a modified Delphi approach. Eclinicalmedicine, 62.
  • Thomas, C., Faghy, M.A., Owen, R., Yates, J., Ferraro, F., Bewick, T., Haggan, K., Ashton, R.E.M., 2023. Lived experience of patients with Long COVID: a qualitative study in the UK. BMJ Open, 13 (4).
  • Sheraz, S., Ferraro, F.V., Siddiqui, F.A., Tariq, H., Anthony Faghy, M., Malik, A.N., 2023. The effects of inspiratory muscle training on balance and functional mobility: a systematic review. Postgraduate Medicine, 135 (7), 690-700.
  • Severin, R., Franz, C.K., Farr, E., Meirelles, C., Arena, R., Phillips, S.A., Bond, S., Ferraro, F., Faghy, M., 2022. The effects of COVID-19 on respiratory muscle performance: making the case for respiratory muscle testing and training. European Respiratory Review, 31 (166).
  • Sheraz, S., Ayub, H., Ferraro, F.V., Razzaq, A., Malik, A.N., 2022. Clinically Meaningful Change in 6 Minute Walking Test and the Incremental Shuttle Walking Test following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (21).
  • Ferraro, F.V., Gavin, J.P., Wainwright, T.W., McConnell, A.K., 2022. Association between Inspiratory Muscle Function and Balance Ability in Older People: A Pooled Data Analysis before and after Inspiratory Muscle Training. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 30 (3), 421-433.
  • Faghy, M.A., Owen, R., Thomas, C., Yates, J., Ferraro, F.V., Skipper, L., Barley-McMullen, S., Brown, D.A., Arena, R., Ashton, R.E.M., 2022. Is long COVID the next global health crisis? Journal of Global Health, 12.
  • Katić, S., Ferraro, F.V., Ambra, F.I., Iavarone, M.L., 2021. Distance learning during the covid-19 pandemic. A comparison between european countries. Education Sciences, 11 (10).
  • Ferraro, F.V., Aruta, L., Ambra, F.I., Distaso, F.P., Iavarone, M.L., 2021. PEDAGOGIC INTERVENTION FOR HEALTH: A NARRATIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON BIODANZA. Movimento, 27.
  • Ferraro, F.V., Ambra, F.I., Aruta, L., Iavarone, M.L., 2020. Distance learning in the covid-19 era: Perceptions in Southern Italy. Education Sciences, 10 (12), 1-10.
  • Ferraro, F.V., Ambra, F.I., Iavarone, M.L., 2020. Evaluation of Health-Habits with the S.M.A.R.T. Questionnaire: An Observational Study. Education Sciences, 10 (10).
  • Ferraro, F.V., Ambra, F.I., Iavarone, M.L., 2020. Evaluation of health-habits with the s.M.a.r.t. questionnaire: An observational study. Education Sciences, 10 (10), 1-10.
  • Ferraro, F.V., Gavin, J.P., Wainwright, T.W., McConnell, A.K., 2020. Comparison of balance changes after inspiratory muscle or Otago exercise training. Plos One, 15 (1).
  • Ferraro, F.V., Gavin, J.P., Wainwright, T., McConnell, A., 2019. The effects of 8 weeks of inspiratory muscle training on the balance of healthy older adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Physiological Reports, 7 (9).
  • Bernstein, I.L., Tennenbaum, J., Georgakis, N., Kessler, F., Krumholz, R., 1976. Fraction A: a new immunotherapeutic approach for ragweed pollinosis. Int Arch Allergy Appl Immunol, 50 (2), 181-191.

Conferences

  • Ciccarelli, S., Peña, D., Ferraro, F.V., Carlos Martinez-Santos, J., Puertas, E., 2024. TRIP a-Bike: An Interactive Educational System for Learning English as a Second Language. Proceedings of the Laccei International Multi Conference for Engineering Education and Technology.
  • Ambra, F.I., Ferraro, F., Ferra, V., Basile, S., Girardi, F., Menafro, M., Iavarone, M.L., 2019. Impact of sport training on healthy behavior in a group of 108 adolescents: a pilot study using S.M.A.R.T. questionnaire. In: 2nd International Conference on Well-being in Education Systems 12/11/2019 Locarno.

Theses

Posters

  • Ferraro, F., Gavin, J., McConnell, A., Wainwright, T., 2018. Effects of eight weeks inspiratory muscle training on the balance of healthy community-dwelling older adults. In: BASES Conference.
  • Ferraro, F., Gavin, J., Wainwright, T., McConnell, A., 2018. The effects of 8 weeks of inspiratory muscle training on the balance of healthy older people: a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. In: British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference 2018.
  • Ferraro, F., McConnell, A., Gavin, J., Wainwright, T., 2017. The influence of inspiratory muscle training on balance and functional mobility in healthy older adults. In: Young Life Scientists` Symposium.

Conference Presentations

  • BASES student conference, The effects of 8 weeks of inspiratory muscle training on the balance of healthy older people: a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial, 12 Apr 2018, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Young Life Scientists Symposium (YLS), The influence of inspiratory muscle training on balance and functional mobility in healthy older adults, 25 Nov 2017, Derby
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