All Outputs (44)

Referrals from community optometrists to the hospital eye service in England (2020)
Journal Article
Evans, B. J., Edgar, D. F., Jessa, Z., Yammouni, R., Campbell, P., Soteri, K., …Shah, R. (2021). Referrals from community optometrists to the hospital eye service in England. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 41(2), 365-377. https://doi.org/10.1111/opo.12772

Purpose: In the UK, most referrals to the hospital eye service (HES) originate from community optometrists (CO). This audit investigates the quality of referrals, replies, and communication between CO and the HES. Methods: Optometric referrals and re... Read More about Referrals from community optometrists to the hospital eye service in England.

Paramedic delivery of bad news: A novel dilemma during the COVID-19 crisis (2020)
Journal Article
Campbell, I. (2021). Paramedic delivery of bad news: A novel dilemma during the COVID-19 crisis. Journal of Medical Ethics, 47(1), 16-19. https://doi.org/10.1136/medethics-2020-106710

As a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, paramedics in the UK face unprecedented challenges in the care of acutely unwell patients and their family members. This article will describe and discuss a new ethical dilemma faced by clinicians in the o... Read More about Paramedic delivery of bad news: A novel dilemma during the COVID-19 crisis.

A qualitative investigation of the barriers and motivators to physical activity in second-generation Indian and Pakistani women (2020)
Thesis
Bhalla, K. A qualitative investigation of the barriers and motivators to physical activity in second-generation Indian and Pakistani women. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6293142

Objective: To investigate second generation south Asian women’s experiences to physical activity, specifically the attitudes, motivations and barriers. Method: A qualitative methods approach was implemented. Semi-structured interviews were carried... Read More about A qualitative investigation of the barriers and motivators to physical activity in second-generation Indian and Pakistani women.

Factors influencing ambulance conveyance of older adults with minor head injury to the emergency department: A systematic review protocol (2020)
Other
Nicholson, H., Benger, J., Voss, S., Black, S., Taylor, H., & Williams, D. (2020). Factors influencing ambulance conveyance of older adults with minor head injury to the emergency department: A systematic review protocol. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020223126

A randomized controlled trial on the comparative effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and health qigong-based cognitive therapy among Chinese people with depression and anxiety disorders (2020)
Journal Article
Chan, S. H. W., Chan, W. W. K., Chao, J. Y. W., & Chan, P. K. L. (2020). A randomized controlled trial on the comparative effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and health qigong-based cognitive therapy among Chinese people with depression and anxiety disorders. BMC Psychiatry, 20(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02994-2

Background: The goal of this study was to investigate treatment outcome and related intervention processes of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy versus health qigong-based cognitive therapy versus waitlist control among individuals with mood disorde... Read More about A randomized controlled trial on the comparative effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and health qigong-based cognitive therapy among Chinese people with depression and anxiety disorders.

Patients' and health professionals' perceptions of the LoDED (limit of detection and ECG discharge) strategy for low-risk chest pain management: A qualitative study (2020)
Journal Article
Beasant, L., Carlton, E., Williams, G., Benger, J., & Ingram, J. (2021). Patients' and health professionals' perceptions of the LoDED (limit of detection and ECG discharge) strategy for low-risk chest pain management: A qualitative study. Emergency Medicine Journal, 38(3), 184-190. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2020-209539

Background: Rapid discharge strategies for patients with low-risk chest pain using high-sensitivity troponin assays have been extensively evaluated. The adherence to, and acceptability of such strategies, has largely been explored using quantitative... Read More about Patients' and health professionals' perceptions of the LoDED (limit of detection and ECG discharge) strategy for low-risk chest pain management: A qualitative study.

Developmentalism and the genocide–ecocide nexus (2020)
Journal Article
Crook, M., & Short, D. (2021). Developmentalism and the genocide–ecocide nexus. Journal of Genocide Research, 23(2), 162-188. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623528.2020.1853914

This article seeks to contribute to an emerging “ecological turn” in genocide studies that places the material “extra-human environment” at the core of the biological and cultural integrity of social groups such as indigenous peoples and territoriall... Read More about Developmentalism and the genocide–ecocide nexus.

Using strategic science to explore ways to foster positive body image through the lens of corporate social responsibility: A mixed methods investigation (2020)
Thesis
Craddock, N. Using strategic science to explore ways to foster positive body image through the lens of corporate social responsibility: A mixed methods investigation. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5295408

Global industries such as fashion, beauty, advertising, and cosmetic procedures play a substantial role in promoting unrealistic societal appearance ideals. Sociocultural theory demonstrates how this promotion can lead to negative body image. Notably... Read More about Using strategic science to explore ways to foster positive body image through the lens of corporate social responsibility: A mixed methods investigation.

Community development for older people: Strategy, organisation and coordination - Evaluation of LinkAge Network’s Bristol Ageing Better project (2020)
Report
Turner, J., Jones, M., White, J., & Beardmore, A. (2020). Community development for older people: Strategy, organisation and coordination - Evaluation of LinkAge Network’s Bristol Ageing Better project. University of the West of England: National Lottery Community Fund

Retrospective cohort study of admission timing and mortality following COVID-19 infection in England (2020)
Journal Article
Alaa, A., Qian, Z., Rashbass, J., Benger, J., & van der Schaar, M. (2020). Retrospective cohort study of admission timing and mortality following COVID-19 infection in England. BMJ Open, 10(11), Article e042712. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042712

Objectives We investigated whether the timing of hospital admission is associated with the risk of mortality for patients with COVID-19 in England, and the factors associated with a longer interval between symptom onset and hospital admission. Des... Read More about Retrospective cohort study of admission timing and mortality following COVID-19 infection in England.

Understanding the acceptability of delivering a Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programme in the community (FALCON): Qualitative findings (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Pearson, J., Coggins, J., Derham, S., Russell, J., Walsh, N., & Cramp, F. (2020, November). Understanding the acceptability of delivering a Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programme in the community (FALCON): Qualitative findings. Presented at Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Online

Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex long-term condition affecting up to 5.4% of the UK population. It is associated with chronic widespread pain, fatigue, stiffness, sleep problems, memory and concentration difficulties, and irritable bowel syndr... Read More about Understanding the acceptability of delivering a Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programme in the community (FALCON): Qualitative findings.

Mindfulness Meditation and Tai Chi Chuan on sleep disturbance in Chinese older people: A randomized controlled trial (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Chan, S. (2020, November). Mindfulness Meditation and Tai Chi Chuan on sleep disturbance in Chinese older people: A randomized controlled trial. Paper presented at The 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Online

Sleep disturbances are common during the aging process and can result in a reduced quality of life. Many older people who experience sleep disturbances would consider turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) due to the limitations of t... Read More about Mindfulness Meditation and Tai Chi Chuan on sleep disturbance in Chinese older people: A randomized controlled trial.

Living risk prediction algorithm (QCOVID) for risk of hospital admission and mortality from coronavirus 19 in adults: National derivation and validation cohort study (2020)
Journal Article
Clift, A. K., Coupland, C. A. C., Keogh, R. H., Diaz-Ordaz, K., Williamson, E., Harrison, E. M., …Hippisley-Cox, J. (2020). Living risk prediction algorithm (QCOVID) for risk of hospital admission and mortality from coronavirus 19 in adults: National derivation and validation cohort study. BMJ, 371, Article m3731. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m3731

Objective To derive and validate a risk prediction algorithm to estimate hospital admission and mortality outcomes from coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) in adults. Design: Population based cohort study. Setting and participants: QResearch da... Read More about Living risk prediction algorithm (QCOVID) for risk of hospital admission and mortality from coronavirus 19 in adults: National derivation and validation cohort study.

Exploring counselling psychologists’ experiences of working relationally within an IAPT service: An IPA study (2020)
Thesis
Strange, S. Exploring counselling psychologists’ experiences of working relationally within an IAPT service: An IPA study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5454880

Aims: This study aims to identify and explore the experiences of counselling psychologists working relationally within IAPT services, looking at their therapeutic practice, the supervision they received and the impact of working in IAPT services upon... Read More about Exploring counselling psychologists’ experiences of working relationally within an IAPT service: An IPA study.

Provision of supportive care (2020)
Journal Article
Nash, K. (2020). Provision of supportive care. British Journal of Midwifery, 28(10), 690-692. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2020.28.10.690

This article discusses the development of the interpersonal skills required to support women during labour, which are integral to midwifery practice

'It's just a different dimension': Music therapists' experiences of hearing loss (2020)
Journal Article
Cole, S., & Warner, C. (2020). 'It's just a different dimension': Music therapists' experiences of hearing loss. Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy, 14(2),

This study explores the lived experiences of qualified music therapists who identify as having hearing loss. The risk of hearing loss for professional musicians is widely acknowledged in literature, with one study demonstrating an increased risk of h... Read More about 'It's just a different dimension': Music therapists' experiences of hearing loss.

Life satisfaction of 511 elderly Chinese stroke survivors: moderating roles of social functioning and depression in a quality of life model (2020)
Journal Article
Chan, S. H., Pan, Y., Xu, Y., & Yeung, K. C. (2021). Life satisfaction of 511 elderly Chinese stroke survivors: moderating roles of social functioning and depression in a quality of life model. Clinical Rehabilitation, 35(2), 302-313. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215520956908

Objective: Using a published quality of life model, to investigate the moderating roles played by social functioning and post-stroke depression in buffering the relationship between physical functioning and life satisfaction among elderly Chinese str... Read More about Life satisfaction of 511 elderly Chinese stroke survivors: moderating roles of social functioning and depression in a quality of life model.

Effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation on upper-limb movement speed in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, S., Lin, C., Tse, T. H., Chu, H., Liu, C., Ng, T., …Chan, S. H. (2021). Effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation on upper-limb movement speed in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 271(8), 1445-1453. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00406-020-01193-0

Movement slowness, linked to dysfunctional basal ganglia and cerebellum, is prevalent but lacks effective therapy in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. This study was to examine immediate effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) on... Read More about Effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation on upper-limb movement speed in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

Factors contributing towards psychological resilience in individuals with and without cleft lip and or/palate (2020)
Thesis
Ridley, M. Factors contributing towards psychological resilience in individuals with and without cleft lip and or/palate. (Thesis). University of The West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/4773877

Introduction: Cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) is the most common congenital craniofacial condition (CFC) and those born with it are likely to face a multitude of challenges, including in relation to psychological well-being. Research to date does not... Read More about Factors contributing towards psychological resilience in individuals with and without cleft lip and or/palate.

Physiology's role in labour assessment: A closer examination of the physiological and behavioural signs exhibited by women to facilitate assessment of labour progress (2020)
Journal Article
Nash, K. (2020). Physiology's role in labour assessment: A closer examination of the physiological and behavioural signs exhibited by women to facilitate assessment of labour progress. British Journal of Midwifery, 28(9), 630-632. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2020.28.9.630

A closer examination of the physiological and behavioural signs exhibited by women to facilitate assessment of labour progress