All Outputs (242)

'I am treated well if i adhere to my HIV medication': Putting patient-provider interactions in context through insights from qualitative research in five sub-Saharan African countries (2017)
Journal Article
Ondenge, K., Renju, J., Bonnington, O., Moshabela, M., Wamoyi, J., Nyamukapa, C., …Skovdal, M. (2017). 'I am treated well if i adhere to my HIV medication': Putting patient-provider interactions in context through insights from qualitative research in five sub-Saharan African countries. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 93, Article e052973. https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2016-052973

Objectives The nature of patient-provider interactions and communication is widely documented to significantly impact on patient experiences, treatment adherence and health outcomes. Yet little is known about the broader contextual factors and dynami... Read More about 'I am treated well if i adhere to my HIV medication': Putting patient-provider interactions in context through insights from qualitative research in five sub-Saharan African countries.

Understanding the relationship between couple dynamics and engagement with HIV care services: Insights from a qualitative study in Eastern and Southern Africa (2017)
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Wamoyi, J., Renju, J., Moshabela, M., McLean, E., Nyato, D., Mbata, D., …Wringe, A. (2017). Understanding the relationship between couple dynamics and engagement with HIV care services: Insights from a qualitative study in Eastern and Southern Africa. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 93, Article e052976. https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2016-052976

Objective To explore the interplay between couple dynamics and the engagement of people living with HIV (PLHIV) with HIV care and treatment services in three health and demographic surveillance sites in Tanzania, Malawi and South Africa. Methods A qu... Read More about Understanding the relationship between couple dynamics and engagement with HIV care services: Insights from a qualitative study in Eastern and Southern Africa.

Changing forms of HIV-related stigma along the HIV care and treatment continuum in sub-Saharan Africa: A temporal analysis (2017)
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Bonnington, O., Wamoyi, J., Ddaaki, W., Bukenya, D., Ondenge, K., Skovdal, M., …Wringe, A. (2017). Changing forms of HIV-related stigma along the HIV care and treatment continuum in sub-Saharan Africa: A temporal analysis. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 93, Article e052975. https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2016-052975

Objectives Stigma remains pervasive for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa, undermining care engagement. Using everyday, biographical and epochal temporalities, we explored the manifestation of stigma at different stages of the HIV... Read More about Changing forms of HIV-related stigma along the HIV care and treatment continuum in sub-Saharan Africa: A temporal analysis.

Using theories of practice to understand HIV-positive persons varied engagement with HIV services: A qualitative study in six Sub-Saharan African countries (2017)
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Skovdal, M., Wringe, A., Seeley, J., Renju, J., Paparini, S., Wamoyi, J., …Bonnington, O. (2017). Using theories of practice to understand HIV-positive persons varied engagement with HIV services: A qualitative study in six Sub-Saharan African countries. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 93, Article e052977. https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2016-052977

Objectives This article considers the potential of 'theories of practice' for studying and understanding varied (dis)engagement with HIV care and treatment services and begins to unpack the assemblage of elements and practices that shape the nature a... Read More about Using theories of practice to understand HIV-positive persons varied engagement with HIV services: A qualitative study in six Sub-Saharan African countries.

Where are we now? A multicountry qualitative study to explore access to pre-Antiretroviral care services: A precursor to antiretroviral therapy initiation (2017)
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Bukenya, D., Wringe, A., Moshabela, M., Skovdal, M., Ssekubugu, R., Paparini, S., …Seeley, J. (2017). Where are we now? A multicountry qualitative study to explore access to pre-Antiretroviral care services: A precursor to antiretroviral therapy initiation. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 93(S3), Article e052970. https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2016-052970

Objective To explore barriers and facilitators to accessing postdiagnosis HIV care in five sub-Saharan African countries. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted with 77 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in pre-Antiretroviral therapy care or not-yet-... Read More about Where are we now? A multicountry qualitative study to explore access to pre-Antiretroviral care services: A precursor to antiretroviral therapy initiation.

Tensions in relation: How peer support is experienced and received in a hepatitis C treatment intervention (2017)
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Bonnington, O., & Harris, M. (2017). Tensions in relation: How peer support is experienced and received in a hepatitis C treatment intervention. International Journal of Drug Policy, 47, 221-229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2017.05.031

Background Peer support and involvement is recognised as a vital component of hepatitis C (HCV) treatment provision for marginalised populations, such as people who inject drugs (PWID). Developments in HCV treatments enable increased provision in com... Read More about Tensions in relation: How peer support is experienced and received in a hepatitis C treatment intervention.

Informed consent in health Research: Challenges and barriers in low-and middle-income countries with specific reference to Nepal (2016)
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Regmi, P. R., Aryal, N., Kurmi, O., Pant, P. R., van Teijlingen, E., & Wasti, S. P. (2017). Informed consent in health Research: Challenges and barriers in low-and middle-income countries with specific reference to Nepal. Developing World Bioethics, 17(2), 84-89. https://doi.org/10.1111/dewb.12123

Obtaining ‘informed consent’ from every individual participant involved in health research is a mandatory ethical practice. Informed consent is a process whereby potential participants are genuinely informed about their role, risk and rights before t... Read More about Informed consent in health Research: Challenges and barriers in low-and middle-income countries with specific reference to Nepal.

The behaviours that dementia care home staff in South Africa find challenging: An exploratory study (2016)
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van Wyk, A., Manthorpe, J., & Clark, C. (2017). The behaviours that dementia care home staff in South Africa find challenging: An exploratory study. Dementia, 16(7), 865-877. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301215622092

Background: Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia are often the reasons for moving to a care home. Care staff, often with limited dementia training, may have to support residents with distressed behaviour on a daily basis. Evidence about... Read More about The behaviours that dementia care home staff in South Africa find challenging: An exploratory study.

Need and scope of global partnership on public health research (2016)
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Simkhada, P., Poudel, A. N., Simkhada, B., Sumnall, H., Jones, L., Bista, S., …Regmi, P. R. (2016). Need and scope of global partnership on public health research. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University, 11(3), 260-262

The indispensability of reflexivity to practice: The case of home energy efficiency (2015)
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Bonnington, O. (2015). The indispensability of reflexivity to practice: The case of home energy efficiency. Journal of Critical Realism, 14(5), 461-484. https://doi.org/10.1179/1572513815Y.0000000009

This article offers new theoretical and empirical insights into decision-making with regard to the domestication and incorporation of home energy efficiency (HEE) artefacts. These items, such as insulation and heating systems, are currently of high s... Read More about The indispensability of reflexivity to practice: The case of home energy efficiency.

Stigma- and non-stigma-related treatment barriers to mental healthcare reported by service users and caregivers (2015)
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Dockery, L., Jeffery, D., Schauman, O., Williams, P., Farrelly, S., Bonnington, O., …Clement, S. (2015). Stigma- and non-stigma-related treatment barriers to mental healthcare reported by service users and caregivers. Psychiatry Research, 228(3), 612-619. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2015.05.044

Delayed treatment seeking for people experiencing symptoms of mental illness is common despite available mental healthcare. Poor outcomes are associated with untreated mental illness and caregivers may eventually need to seek help on the service user... Read More about Stigma- and non-stigma-related treatment barriers to mental healthcare reported by service users and caregivers.

How does a decision aid help people decide whether to disclose a mental health problem to employers? Qualitative interview study (2014)
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Lassman, F., Henderson, R. C., Dockery, L., Clement, S., Murray, J., Bonnington, O., …Thornicroft, G. (2015). How does a decision aid help people decide whether to disclose a mental health problem to employers? Qualitative interview study. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 25(2), 403-411. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-014-9550-5

Background Decisions about whether to disclose mental health problems to employers are complex, with potential personal, employment and legal implications. Decision aids are evidence based tools, designed to help individuals make specific choices bet... Read More about How does a decision aid help people decide whether to disclose a mental health problem to employers? Qualitative interview study.

Exploring stigmatisation among people diagnosed with either bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder: A critical realist analysis (2014)
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Bonnington, O., & Rose, D. (2014). Exploring stigmatisation among people diagnosed with either bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder: A critical realist analysis. Social Science and Medicine, 123, 7-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.10.048

This study explores experiences of stigma and discrimination amongst people diagnosed with bipolar disorder (BD) or borderline personality disorder (BPD). Inspired by Margaret Archer's morphogenetic sequence and the ontological depth of critical real... Read More about Exploring stigmatisation among people diagnosed with either bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder: A critical realist analysis.

Management of Parkinson’s using a Pilates programme (2014)
Journal Article
Sessa, S. (2014). Management of Parkinson’s using a Pilates programme. Syn’apse, Spring/Summer 2014(Spring/Summer 2014), Article 3

This case study provides an exploration of the clinical benefits of a Pilates exercise programme for the management of Parkinson’s. After initial physiotherapy assessment, a Pilates programme of weekly one-hour sessions over a period of ten months wa... Read More about Management of Parkinson’s using a Pilates programme.

Health behaviour change interventions for the promotion of physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review (2013)
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Cramp, F., Berry, J., Gardiner, M., Smith, F., & Stephens, D. (2013). Health behaviour change interventions for the promotion of physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care, 11(4), 238-247. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1049

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease with typical onset between the ages of 40 and 50years. Increasing levels of physical activity (PA) have been shown to decrease inflammation, reduce pain, increase fu... Read More about Health behaviour change interventions for the promotion of physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review.

Social inclusion, stigma and discrimination relating to employment and physical health: the experiences of people with a bipolar disorder diagnosis (2011)
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Bonnington, O., Rose, D., & Callard, F. (2011). Social inclusion, stigma and discrimination relating to employment and physical health: the experiences of people with a bipolar disorder diagnosis. Psychiatrische Praxis, 38(S 01), https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1277769

Background/Objectives: To date, schizophrenia and depression have been the main focus of mental illness stigma research. Such research has typically taken a quantitative approach and surveyed public opinion rather the subjective experiences of people... Read More about Social inclusion, stigma and discrimination relating to employment and physical health: the experiences of people with a bipolar disorder diagnosis.

Caring for patients with kidney failure (2011)
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Allsopp, K. (2011). Caring for patients with kidney failure. Emergency Nurse, 18(10), 12-16. https://doi.org/10.7748/en2011.03.18.10.12.c8383

Karen Allsopp discusses dialysis, fluid management and pain relief in emergency department patients with chronic and end-stage renal disease Patients with end-stage renal disease can present to unscheduled care settings for different reasons, but... Read More about Caring for patients with kidney failure.

Short summary of research with young people for the development of impactful RSHE 2023
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Bovill, H., White, J., Banks, L., & Malson, H. (2023). Short summary of research with young people for the development of impactful RSHE 2023. Vice Chancellor Challenge Fund

The Women and Equalities Committee inquiry (2016), found sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools to be widespread, facilitated by access to online pornography. UK research found most children have seen pornography by 16, with 75% reporting t... Read More about Short summary of research with young people for the development of impactful RSHE 2023.

Final report RSHE recommendations to schools 2023
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Bovill, H., H, B., J, W., L, B., & H, M. (2023). Final report RSHE recommendations to schools 2023. Vice Chancellor Challenge Fund

The Women and Equalities Committee inquiry (2016), found sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools to be widespread, facilitated by access to online pornography. UK research found most children have seen pornography by 16, with 75% reporting t... Read More about Final report RSHE recommendations to schools 2023.

Emergency general surgery – A review of acute trusts in the South West
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Watkins, S., & Eyers, P. Emergency general surgery – A review of acute trusts in the South West. South West Clinical Senate

As a service, Emergency General Surgery (EGS) represents the largest number of surgical admissions in UK hospitals (1) and accounts for a high number of complications, resulting in long periods of care and a high number of fatalities. It is nationall... Read More about Emergency general surgery – A review of acute trusts in the South West.