Book chapter 2026
Co-producing a Tool to Measure Meaningful Engagement in Advanced Dementia
Computers Helping People with Special Needs, pp. 242–248. Springer Nature Switzerland.
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-31285-3_29 ↗Publications
Peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, published abstracts and conference presentations by Kandianos Sakalidis, PhD.
RESEARCH OUTPUTS
Publications and conference presentations
Peer-reviewed articles, a book chapter, published abstracts and conference contributions across dementia, inclusive physical activity, learning disabilities, self-regulation and participation.
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SCHOLARLY OUTPUTS
Publications
Journal articles, a book chapter, published abstracts and a formal correction, ordered by year.
2026
Journal article 2026
The impact of natural and urban environmental settings on exercise and perceptual responses during virtual reality-based exercise
Frontiers in Psychology, 17, Article 1758056.
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1758056 ↗Journal article 2026
Teachers’ perspectives on barriers and motivators to physical activity participation in children from ethnic minority groups in Newcastle upon Tyne: A qualitative study
PLOS ONE, 21(2), e0342233.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0342233 ↗Journal article 2026
Quantifying the effect of Behaviour Self-Regulation on well-being through causal analysis: A methodological framework for longitudinal health data
Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 174, Article 104984.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbi.2026.104984 ↗Journal article 2026
Self-regulated pacing in biathlon: How shooting impacts skiing strategy compared to cross-country skiing
Sport Sciences for Health, 22, Article 25.
DOI: 10.1007/s11332-025-01590-9 ↗Published abstract 2026
Digital tools to support people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia at work
Gerontechnology, 25(s), 1–1.
DOI: 10.4017/gt.2026.25.2.1521.3 ↗Published abstract 2026
Co-creating a digital tool for assessing meaningful engagement in advanced dementia
Gerontechnology, 25(s), 1–1.
DOI: 10.4017/gt.2026.25.2.1520.3 ↗
2025
Systematic review and meta-analysis 2025
Modifiable determinants of older adults’ physical activity and sedentary behavior in community and healthcare settings: A DE-PASS systematic review and meta-analysis
European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 22, Article 9.
DOI: 10.1186/s11556-025-00373-y ↗Author correction 2025
Author Correction: Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on reducing perceived fatigue among adults with chronic conditions
Scientific Reports, 15, Article 2855.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-77454-y ↗
2024
Journal article 2024
Influence of intellectual disability on exercise regulation: Exploring verbal, auditory and visual guidance to contribute to promote inclusive exercise environments
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, e001765.
DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001765 ↗Journal article 2024
Ball possessions and game rhythm in basketball games involving players with and without intellectual impairments
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 68, 23–33.
DOI: 10.1111/jir.13083 ↗
2023
Journal article 2023
Coaching styles and sports motivation in athletes with and without Intellectual Impairments
PLOS ONE, 18(12), e0296164.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296164 ↗Systematic review and meta-analysis 2023
Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on reducing perceived fatigue among adults with chronic conditions
Scientific Reports, 13, Article 14582.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41075-8 ↗Journal article 2023
The Role of Cognition and Social Factors in Competition: How Do People with Intellectual Disabilities Respond to Opponents?
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3), Article 2670.
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032670 ↗Journal article 2023
The role of the social environment in inclusive sports participation—Identifying similarities and challenges in athletes with and without Intellectual Disabilities through coaches’ eyes
PLOS ONE, 18(1), e0280379.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280379 ↗
2022
Narrative review 2022
The Role of the Social Environment in Pacing and Sports Performance: A Narrative Review from a Self-Regulatory Perspective
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(23), Article 16131.
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316131 ↗
2021
Journal article 2021
The Impact of Cognitive Functions and Intellectual Impairment on Pacing and Performance in Sports
Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 52, Article 101840.
DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101840 ↗
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KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
Conference presentations
Conference papers, posters, published abstracts and other scholarly contributions, ordered by year.
2026
Conference paper
Co-producing a Tool to Measure Meaningful Engagement in Advanced Dementia
Sakalidis, K. E., & Astell, A.
International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP), Brno, Czech Republic.
2025
Conference presentation
The social fabric of care: Reframing engagement in advanced dementia
Sakalidis, K. E., & Astell, A.
35th Alzheimer Europe Conference, Bologna, Italy.
2025
Conference presentation
Exploring meaningful engagement in advanced dementia
Sakalidis, K. E., & Astell, A.
54th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Canada.
2025
Poster and published abstract
Interactive workshops exploring caregivers’ perceptions of engagement among people with advanced dementia
Sakalidis, K. E., Collingham, H., & Astell, A.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 21(S4), e104835.
2025
Poster and published abstract
Assessing engagement in people living with dementia: A systematised review of existing measures
Sakalidis, K. E., Ackah, M., Khudair, M., & Astell, A.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 21(S4).
2025
Poster and published abstract
Potential of AI and other tools for mitigating challenges associated with SCD, MCI or dementia in the workplace
Dixon, E., Gilman, E., Sakalidis, K. E., & Astell, A.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 21(S4).
2024
Conference presentation
Coaches’ Interpersonal Styles and Exercise Motivation in Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities: Preliminary findings from a mixed-method study
Sakalidis, K. E., Klavina, A., Khudair, M., Pérez-Tejero, J., De Luna, W., Ng, K., Pinilla Arbex, J., et al.
European Conference of Adapted Physical Activity (EUCAPA), Seville, Spain.
2024
Conference contribution
A systematic review on the determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour among children and adolescents with disabilities: The DE-PASS Best Evidence Statement
Brazo-Sayavera, J., Ng, K., Wang, W., et al., including Sakalidis, K. E.
2023
Poster
Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on alleviating perceived fatigue among adults with chronic conditions
Barakou, I., Sakalidis, K. E., Abonie, U. S., Finch, T., Hackett, K. L., & Hettinga, F. J.
2023
Poster
Determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour among children and adolescents with disabilities: A narrative review
Yu, J. J., Ng, K., Wang, W., et al., including Sakalidis, K. E.
2022
Conference presentation
Understanding the coach-athlete relationship in sports for athletes with and without Intellectual Impairment through coaches’ voice: A qualitative inquiry
Sakalidis, K. E., Fadeeva, A., Hettinga, F. J., & Ling, F. C. M.
European Conference of Adapted Physical Activity (EUCAPA), Coimbra, Portugal.
2022
Conference presentation
Coaches’ interpersonal styles and the motivational differences between athletes with and without Intellectual Impairment
Sakalidis, K. E., Hettinga, F. J., & Ling, F. C. M.
European Conference of Adapted Physical Activity (EUCAPA), Coimbra, Portugal.
2021
Conference presentation
The impact of Intellectual Impairment on game rhythm in basketball
Sakalidis, K. E., Pérez-Tejero, J., Khudair, M., & Hettinga, F. J.
26th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, online.