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Psychosocial interventions for adults with visible differences: A systematic review (2014)
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Norman, A., & Moss, T. (2014). Psychosocial interventions for adults with visible differences: A systematic review

Background: Some individuals with visible differences have been found to experience psychosocial adjustment problems that can lead to social anxiety and isolation. Various models of psychosocial intervention have been used to reduce social anxiety an... Read More about Psychosocial interventions for adults with visible differences: A systematic review.

Identification of the underlying factor structure of the Derriford Appearance Scale 24 (2014)
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Moss, T., Lawson, V., & White, P. (2014). Identification of the underlying factor structure of the Derriford Appearance Scale 24

Background. The Derriford Appearance Scale24 (DAS24) is a widely used measure of distress and dysfunction in relation to self-consciousness of appearance. It has been used in clinical and research settings, and translated into numerous European and A... Read More about Identification of the underlying factor structure of the Derriford Appearance Scale 24.

Development of new psychometric instruments to measure appearance distress during adolescence: The adolescent appearance distress scales (2014)
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Moss, T., Bailey, C., Griffiths, C., Lawson, V., & Williamson, H. (2014). Development of new psychometric instruments to measure appearance distress during adolescence: The adolescent appearance distress scales

Measures of adolescent appearance distress have focused on weight and body shape, excluding other aspects of appearance. The absence of a psychometrically sound, general measure of appearance distress has limited evaluation of interventions and curta... Read More about Development of new psychometric instruments to measure appearance distress during adolescence: The adolescent appearance distress scales.

Existence of benefit finding and posttraumatic growth in people treated for head and neck cancer: A systematic review (2014)
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Harding, S., Sanipour, F., & Moss, T. (2014). Existence of benefit finding and posttraumatic growth in people treated for head and neck cancer: A systematic review. PeerJ, e256,

Background. The impact of head and neck cancer (HNC) in long-term survivors differs widely among individuals, and a significant number of them suffer from the negative effects of disease, whereas others report significant positive effect. This system... Read More about Existence of benefit finding and posttraumatic growth in people treated for head and neck cancer: A systematic review.

Salience and valence of appearance in a population with a visible difference of appearance: Direct and moderated relationships with self-consciousness, anxiety and depression (2014)
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Moss, T. P., Lawson, V., White, P., Rumsey, N., Byron-Daniel, J., Charlton, R., …Walsh, E. (2014). Salience and valence of appearance in a population with a visible difference of appearance: Direct and moderated relationships with self-consciousness, anxiety and depression. PLoS ONE, 9(2), e88435. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0088435

Psychometric measures of appearance salience and valence, CARSAL and CARVAL, have been previously demonstrated to be key factors underpinning appearance related self-consciousness and negative affect in the general population. However, the extent to... Read More about Salience and valence of appearance in a population with a visible difference of appearance: Direct and moderated relationships with self-consciousness, anxiety and depression.

A body of evidence: Avatars and the generative nature of bodily perception (2014)
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Moss, T., Palmer, M., Turton, A., Grieve, S., Moss, T., & Lewis, J. (2014). A body of evidence: Avatars and the generative nature of bodily perception. Studies in Computational Intelligence, 536, 95-120. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-45432-5_6

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) causes dramatic changes in perceptions of the body that are difficult to communicate. This chapter discusses a proof of concept study, evaluating an interactive application designed to assist patients in describi... Read More about A body of evidence: Avatars and the generative nature of bodily perception.

Appearance distress and dysfunction in the elderly: International contrasts across italy and the UK using DAS59 (2013)
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Moss, T. P., Moss, T., Cogliandro, A., Persichetti, P., Pennacchini, M., & Tambone, V. (2013). Appearance distress and dysfunction in the elderly: International contrasts across italy and the UK using DAS59. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 37(6), 1187-1193. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-013-0209-y

Background: As the global population grows, the percentage of those over 60 will escalate disproportionately. Their needs will become an ever more dominant feature of public policy and healthcare provision. Older adults' appearance is often removed f... Read More about Appearance distress and dysfunction in the elderly: International contrasts across italy and the UK using DAS59.

The effect of septorhinoplasty on quality of life and nasal function in asians (2013)
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Moss, T., Moon, I. J., Won, T. B., Park, K. T., Moon, S. J., Wee, J. H., …Jin, H. R. (2013). The effect of septorhinoplasty on quality of life and nasal function in asians. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 71(1), 40-44. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0b013e3182414641

This is the first study that aimed to assess the effects of septorhinoplasty on quality of life (QOL) in an Asian population. The study consisted of 2 parts. First, the Derriford Appearance Scale 59 (DAS-59) was translated into Korean, and the reliab... Read More about The effect of septorhinoplasty on quality of life and nasal function in asians.

Translation and validation of the Nepalese version of Derriford appearance scale (DAS-59) (2013)
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Singh, V. P., Singh, R. K., Moss, T., Roy, D. K., & Baral, D. D. (2013). Translation and validation of the Nepalese version of Derriford appearance scale (DAS-59). Modern Plastic Surgery, 3(2), 51-56. https://doi.org/10.4236/mps.2013.32010

Objectives: To establish a valid and reliable translated version of Derriford Appearance Scale (DAS 59) for Nepali population. Methods: A standard translation-back-translation procedure was used followed by evaluation of semantic, conceptual and soc... Read More about Translation and validation of the Nepalese version of Derriford appearance scale (DAS-59).

The Moderated Relationship of Appearance Valence on Appearance Self Consciousness: Development and Testing of New Measures of Appearance Schema Components (2012)
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Moss, T. P., Moss, T., & Rosser, B. A. (2012). The Moderated Relationship of Appearance Valence on Appearance Self Consciousness: Development and Testing of New Measures of Appearance Schema Components. PLoS ONE, 7(11), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0050605

This paper describes the creation and psychometric properties of two independent measures of aspects of appearance schematicity - appearance salience and valence, assessed by the CARSAL and CARVAL, and their relation to appearance self-consciousness.... Read More about The Moderated Relationship of Appearance Valence on Appearance Self Consciousness: Development and Testing of New Measures of Appearance Schema Components.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of Face IT, a computer-based psychosocial intervention for disfigurement-related distress (2012)
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Bessell, A., Brough, V., Clarke, A., Harcourt, D., Moss, T., & Rumsey, N. (2012). Evaluation of the effectiveness of Face IT, a computer-based psychosocial intervention for disfigurement-related distress. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 17(5), 565-577. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2011.647701

Some people who have a visible difference (disfigurement) experience psychosocial adjustment problems that can lead to social anxiety and isolation. The aim of thisstudy was to assess the effectiveness of a new computerised CBT-based intervention (Fa... Read More about Evaluation of the effectiveness of Face IT, a computer-based psychosocial intervention for disfigurement-related distress.

Electrochemotherapy for large cutaneous recurrence of breast cancer: A phase II clinical trial (2012)
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Matthiessen, L. W., Johannesen, H. H., Hendel, H. W., Moss, T., Kamby, C., & Gehl, J. (2012). Electrochemotherapy for large cutaneous recurrence of breast cancer: A phase II clinical trial. Acta Oncologica, 51(6), 713-721. https://doi.org/10.3109/0284186X.2012.685524

Background. Cutaneous recurrences of breast cancer may cause considerable discomfort due to ulceration, oozing, and pain and can also be difficult to treat. Electrochemotherapy is a localised anticancer treatment using electric pulses to make cell me... Read More about Electrochemotherapy for large cutaneous recurrence of breast cancer: A phase II clinical trial.

Imagery and implementation intention: A randomised controlled trial of interventions to increase exercise behaviour in the general population (2011)
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Andersson, E. K., & Moss, T. (2011). Imagery and implementation intention: A randomised controlled trial of interventions to increase exercise behaviour in the general population. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 12(2), 63-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2010.07.004

Objectives: The study's main objective was to investigate a potential role of pre-conscious processes in exercise behaviour change by comparing the efficiency of two exercise interventions (guided imagery and manipulation of implementation intention)... Read More about Imagery and implementation intention: A randomised controlled trial of interventions to increase exercise behaviour in the general population.

Incorporating user perspectives in the design of an online intervention tool for people with visible differences: Face IT (2010)
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Bessell, A., Clarke, A., Harcourt, D., Moss, T., & Rumsey, N. (2010). Incorporating user perspectives in the design of an online intervention tool for people with visible differences: Face IT. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 38(5), 577-596. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1352465810000305

Background: Individuals with visible differences can experience social anxiety in relation to their appearance. Social skills-based psychosocial interventions have to date shown only limited effectiveness at addressing their concerns. Aims: To incorp... Read More about Incorporating user perspectives in the design of an online intervention tool for people with visible differences: Face IT.

Attentional and interpretative biases in appearance concern: An investigation of biases in appearance-related information processing (2010)
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Rosser, B. A., Moss, T., & Rumsey, N. (2010). Attentional and interpretative biases in appearance concern: An investigation of biases in appearance-related information processing. Body Image, 7(3), 251-254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2010.02.007

The present study examined associations between high levels of appearance concern and information processing biases in interpretation and attention. An opportunity sample (N = 79) categorised ambiguous stimuli as related or unrelated to appearance. P... Read More about Attentional and interpretative biases in appearance concern: An investigation of biases in appearance-related information processing.

Skin scar preconceptions must be challenged: Importance of self-perception in skin scarring (2010)
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Brown, B., Moss, T., McGrouther, D. A., & Bayat, A. (2010). Skin scar preconceptions must be challenged: Importance of self-perception in skin scarring. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 63(6), 1022-1029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2009.03.019

Greater objective scar severity and visibility should intuitively cause greater psychosocial distress for patients. Previous research is contradictory and has employed non-validated scar severity measures whilst neglecting patient-rated severity. The... Read More about Skin scar preconceptions must be challenged: Importance of self-perception in skin scarring.

Psychological change after aesthetic plastic surgery: A prospective controlled outcome study (2009)
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Harris, D. L., & Moss, T. (2009). Psychological change after aesthetic plastic surgery: A prospective controlled outcome study. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 14(5), 567-572. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548500903112374

Aesthetic plastic surgery has been long practiced for primarily psychological rather than physical benefit to patients. However, evaluation of the psychological impact of aesthetic plastic surgery has often been of limited methodological rigor in bot... Read More about Psychological change after aesthetic plastic surgery: A prospective controlled outcome study.