All Outputs (5)

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.

Pre-hospital assessment of minor trauma in the older adult (Silver MinT) (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Nicholson, H., Voss, S., & Benger., J. (2020, July). Pre-hospital assessment of minor trauma in the older adult (Silver MinT). Presented at British Society of Gerontology Annual Conference, Online

The UK population is growing and getting older; in 2018 there were nearly 12 million people aged 65 and above in the UK. The rate of people living with dementia is also increasing, with figures suggesting that 1 in 14 people over the age of 65 (7%) a... Read More about Pre-hospital assessment of minor trauma in the older adult (Silver MinT).

A neuroscience-informed approach equipping educators to support young learners affected by trauma through music in the classroom (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Zook, N., Warner, C., & Bunt, L. (2020, May). A neuroscience-informed approach equipping educators to support young learners affected by trauma through music in the classroom. Poster presented at Brain Cognition, Emotion, Music (BCEM), University of Kent (Online)

An interdisciplinary approach (music therapy, neuroscience) was adopted for the development of postgraduate continuing education modules for educators (teachers of any subjects or SENCOs) working with young people with adverse life events. The goals... Read More about A neuroscience-informed approach equipping educators to support young learners affected by trauma through music in the classroom.

Electrophysiological assessment in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy: Use of a portable device in the clinic (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Michelle Waldie, A., Hobby, A. E., Chow, I., Cornish, E. E., Indusegaran, M., Pekacka, A., …Mahroo, O. (2020, May). Electrophysiological assessment in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy: Use of a portable device in the clinic. Poster presented at ARVO Annual Meeting

Purpose : Electrophysiological monitoring in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy (BCR) provides an objective assessment of disease activity, and the light-adapted 30 Hz flicker electroretinogram (ERG) has been shown to be sensitive to retinal dysfunction. Thi... Read More about Electrophysiological assessment in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy: Use of a portable device in the clinic.