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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.

Evaluation of a prototype tool for communicating body perception disturbances in complex regional pain syndrome (2013)
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McCabe, C. S., Moss, T. P., Turton, A. J., Turton, A., Palmer, M., Grieve, S., …McCabe, C. (2013). Evaluation of a prototype tool for communicating body perception disturbances in complex regional pain syndrome. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 7(AUG), https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2013.00517

Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) experience distressing changes in body perception. However representing body perception is a challenge. A digital media tool for communicating body perception disturbances was developed. A proof of... Read More about Evaluation of a prototype tool for communicating body perception disturbances in complex regional pain syndrome.

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.

Appearance concerns in ophthalmic patients (2011)
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Williams, E., White, P., Walsh, E., Thompson, A., Saul, K., Newell, R., …Newman, S. (2011). Appearance concerns in ophthalmic patients. Eye, 25(8), 1039-1044. https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.2011.116

Aims This study Aim ed to determine the psychosocial and appearance-related concerns of a sample of ophthalmic patients by measuring a range of psychological, social, and demographic factors. Methods Standardized psychological measures including anxi... Read More about Appearance concerns in ophthalmic patients.

A qualitative study of the experiences of people who identify themselves as having adjusted positively to a visible difference (2011)
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Walsh, E., Saul, K., James, H., Williams, E., Jenkinson, E., Byron-Daniel, J., …Rumsey, N. (2011). A qualitative study of the experiences of people who identify themselves as having adjusted positively to a visible difference. Journal of Health Psychology, 16(5), 739-749. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105310390246

© The Author(s) 2011. Individual and group interviews explored experiences of positive adjustment among 12 people with a range of visible differences. Thematic analysis identified four main themes: importance of appearance; personal growth; relations... Read More about A qualitative study of the experiences of people who identify themselves as having adjusted positively to a visible difference.

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.

A Q-methodological investigation into the meanings of cigarette consumption (2009)
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Moss, T., & Bould, E. (2009). A Q-methodological investigation into the meanings of cigarette consumption. Journal of Health Psychology, 14(1), 36-42. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105308097941

This Q-methodological study identified shared subjective explanations of smoking among non-smokers, current smokers and ex-smokers, to consider whether some representations were protective or facilitated quitting. Four factors were identified: named... Read More about A Q-methodological investigation into the meanings of cigarette consumption.

Development of the Japanese version of Derriford Appearance Scale DAS59: A QOL index for the people who have problems of appearance (2008)
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Nozawa, K., Hayashi, K., Nakakita, N., Nakayama, R., Ishibashi, K., Imanishi, N., …Harris, D. (2008). Development of the Japanese version of Derriford Appearance Scale DAS59: A QOL index for the people who have problems of appearance. Journal- Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Vol 34 No 7 2014, 28(7), 440-448

Derriford Appearance Scale 59 (DAS 59) is a new self-report scale to measure psychological well-being for the people who have problems of appearance. We made the Japanese version of the DAS59 and discussed the reliability and validity of the scale.... Read More about Development of the Japanese version of Derriford Appearance Scale DAS59: A QOL index for the people who have problems of appearance.