All Outputs (202)

A soft fabric-based shrink-to-fit pneumatic sleeve for comfortable limb assistance (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Diteesawat, R. S., Hoh, S., Pulvirenti, E., Rahman, N., Morris, L., Turton, A., …Rossiter, J. (2022). A soft fabric-based shrink-to-fit pneumatic sleeve for comfortable limb assistance. In 2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) (9766-9773). https://doi.org/10.1109/IROS47612.2022.9981265

Upper limb impairments and weakness are com-mon post-stroke and with advanced aging. Rigid exoskeletons have been developed as a potential solution, but have had limited impact. In addition to user concerns about safety, their weight and appearance,... Read More about A soft fabric-based shrink-to-fit pneumatic sleeve for comfortable limb assistance.

Evaluation of bioelectrical impedance analysis in measuring body fat in 6-to-12-year-old boys compared to air displacement plethysmography (2022)
Journal Article
Mahaffey, R., Brown, N., Cramp, M., Morrison, S. C., & Drechsler, W. I. (2023). Evaluation of bioelectrical impedance analysis in measuring body fat in 6-to-12-year-old boys compared to air displacement plethysmography. British Journal of Nutrition, 130(6), 1098 - 1104. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114522004019

Air displacement plethysmography (ADP) has been considered the 'standard' method to determine body fat in children due to superior validity and reliability compared to bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). However, ADP and BIA are used interchangea... Read More about Evaluation of bioelectrical impedance analysis in measuring body fat in 6-to-12-year-old boys compared to air displacement plethysmography.

A systematic literature review of the relationship between parenting responses and child post-traumatic stress symptoms (2022)
Journal Article
Afzal, N., Ye, S., Page, A. C., Trickey, D., Lyttle, M. D., Hiller, R. M., & Halligan, S. L. (2023). A systematic literature review of the relationship between parenting responses and child post-traumatic stress symptoms. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 14(1), Article 2156053. https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2022.2156053

Background: Parents are a key source of support for children exposed to single-incident/acute traumas and can thereby play a potentially significant role in children’s post-trauma psychological adjustment. However, the evidence base examining parenta... Read More about A systematic literature review of the relationship between parenting responses and child post-traumatic stress symptoms.

My Food community: Full evaluation report on the first delivery of a community food leadership programme (2022)
Report
Beardmore, A., Jones, M., Hills, S., & Ismail, S. (2022). My Food community: Full evaluation report on the first delivery of a community food leadership programme. Online: National Lottery Community Fund

In the context of the current cost of living crisis, many activists are working within their communities to promote access to affordable, healthy, and sustainable food. Yet there are very few opportunities share experiences, ideas and resources betw... Read More about My Food community: Full evaluation report on the first delivery of a community food leadership programme.

My Food Community: Summary evaluation findings from the first delivery of the programme in 2021–22 (2022)
Report
Beardmore, A., Jones, M., Hills, S., & Ismail, S. (2022). My Food Community: Summary evaluation findings from the first delivery of the programme in 2021–22. Bristol: National Lottery Community Fund

The Soil Association’s My Food Community is a community leadership programme intended to create ‘a network for good food champions to learn, connect and take action’. My Food Community forms part of Food for Life Get Togethers, a UK-wide National Lot... Read More about My Food Community: Summary evaluation findings from the first delivery of the programme in 2021–22.

Defining independence: A scoping review by the OMERACT patient perspective of remission in rheumatoid arthritis group (2022)
Journal Article
Khoo, T., Jones, B., Chin, A., Terrett, A., Voshaar, M., Hoogland, W., …Proudman, S. (2023). Defining independence: A scoping review by the OMERACT patient perspective of remission in rheumatoid arthritis group. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 58, 152152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semarthrit.2022.152152

Aims: The Outcome Measures in Rheumatology Trials (OMERACT) Remission in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patient perspective working group has previously found that patients prioritised independence, pain, and fatigue as key domains of remission in RA. How... Read More about Defining independence: A scoping review by the OMERACT patient perspective of remission in rheumatoid arthritis group.

Harnessing the potential of practice-based clinical optometry research in the United Kingdom (2022)
Journal Article
Taylor, L. J., Hobby, A., Bowen, M., Jolly, J. K., & MacLaren, R. E. (2023). Harnessing the potential of practice-based clinical optometry research in the United Kingdom. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 43(2), 239-243. https://doi.org/10.1111/opo.13079

Research is the core of evidence-based practice across all healthcare, in order to ensure optimum patient care. The College of Optometrists is a national standard setting institution for optometric practice in the United Kingdom. However, the standar... Read More about Harnessing the potential of practice-based clinical optometry research in the United Kingdom.

Concussion increases within-player injury risk in male professional rugby union (2022)
Journal Article
Moore, I. S., Bitchell, C. L., Vicary, D., Rafferty, J., Robson, B. C., & Mathema, P. (2023). Concussion increases within-player injury risk in male professional rugby union. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 57(7), 395-400. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-105238

Objectives To assess within-player change in injury risk and between-player subsequent injury risk associated with concussive and common non-concussive injuries in professional rugby union. Methods This prospective cohort study in Welsh professional... Read More about Concussion increases within-player injury risk in male professional rugby union.

What is the relationship between deprivation, modifiable factors and childhood deaths: A cohort study using the English National Child Mortality Database (2022)
Journal Article
Odd, D., Stoianova, S., Williams, T., Odd, D., Kurinczuk, J. J., Wolfe, I., & Luyt, K. (2022). What is the relationship between deprivation, modifiable factors and childhood deaths: A cohort study using the English National Child Mortality Database. BMJ Open, 12(12), e066214. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066214

Objectives: The aim of this analysis is to identify the patterns of social deprivation and childhood mortality; and identify potential points where public health, social and education interventions, or health policy may be best targeted. Design: Deci... Read More about What is the relationship between deprivation, modifiable factors and childhood deaths: A cohort study using the English National Child Mortality Database.

eHealth and the delivery of person-centred care for children with life-limiting conditions: A realist evaluation (2022)
Thesis
Harris, N. eHealth and the delivery of person-centred care for children with life-limiting conditions: A realist evaluation. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9458142

Background: Children with life-limiting conditions have complex healthcare needs, creating associated “patient work” for their families and requiring multiple interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs). Ehealth provides opportunities to enhanc... Read More about eHealth and the delivery of person-centred care for children with life-limiting conditions: A realist evaluation.

International variation in evidence-based emergency department management of bronchiolitis: a retrospective cohort study (2022)
Journal Article
Lirette, M., Kuppermann, N., Finkelstein, Y., Zemek, R., Plint, A. C., Florin, T. A., …Schuh, S. (2022). International variation in evidence-based emergency department management of bronchiolitis: a retrospective cohort study. BMJ Open, 12(12), e059784. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059784

OBJECTIVES: We aimed to evaluate the international variation in the use of evidence-based management (EBM) in bronchiolitis. We hypothesised that management consistent with full-EBM practices is associated with the research network of care, adjusted... Read More about International variation in evidence-based emergency department management of bronchiolitis: a retrospective cohort study.

Voices in a Pandemic (VIP-CLEAR): Using deep mapping to explore children’s changing perceptions and experiences during COVID-19 ‘recovery’ (2022)
Presentation / Conference
McEwen, L., Webber, A., Gorell Barnes, L., Gopinath, D., Hobbs, L., Deave, T., …Fogg Rogers, L. (2022, December). Voices in a Pandemic (VIP-CLEAR): Using deep mapping to explore children’s changing perceptions and experiences during COVID-19 ‘recovery’. Presented at UK Alliance for Disaster Research Annual Conference 2022, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI)

Children are unheard voices within the COVID-19 pandemic. We are unaware how intersections of complex factors in specific social settings have impacted their perceptions and are determining what ‘recovery’ means. ‘Voices in a Pandemic: Children’s Loc... Read More about Voices in a Pandemic (VIP-CLEAR): Using deep mapping to explore children’s changing perceptions and experiences during COVID-19 ‘recovery’.

Caregiving for older people living with chronic pain: Analysis of the English longitudinal study of ageing and health survey for England (2022)
Journal Article
Smith, T., Mansfield, M., Hanson, S., Welsh, A., Khoury, R., Clark, A., …Adams, J. (in press). Caregiving for older people living with chronic pain: Analysis of the English longitudinal study of ageing and health survey for England. British Journal of Pain, 204946372211442. https://doi.org/10.1177/20494637221144250

Background: Chronic pain is a disabling condition. Many people with chronic pain seek informal support for everyday activities of daily living (ADL). However, there remains uncertainty on the type of people with chronic pain who access this support,... Read More about Caregiving for older people living with chronic pain: Analysis of the English longitudinal study of ageing and health survey for England.

Dual wavelength retinal vessel oximetry – influence of fundus pigmentation (2022)
Journal Article
Hirsch, K., Cubbidge, R. P., & Heitmar, R. (2023). Dual wavelength retinal vessel oximetry – influence of fundus pigmentation. Eye, 37(11), 2246-2251. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-022-02325-7

Background: Clinical methods examining oxygenation parameters in humans have been used in many different care settings, but concerns have been raised regarding their clinical utility when assessing people with darker skin pigmentation. While saturati... Read More about Dual wavelength retinal vessel oximetry – influence of fundus pigmentation.

Physical activity for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults (2022)
Journal Article
Janjua, S., Brown, M., Parker, R., Prue, G., Closier, P., & Cramp, F. (2022). Physical activity for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022(12), https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD015348

Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. Primary objective To assess the effects of physical activity interventions for cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in adults. Secondary objective To assess... Read More about Physical activity for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults.

Prenatal alcohol prevention in the UK: Mapping the landscape through systematic collaborative review (2022)
Journal Article
McQuire, C., Zuccolo, L., Frennesson, F., Butcher, S., Carel, H., Cook, P., …de Vocht, F. (2022). Prenatal alcohol prevention in the UK: Mapping the landscape through systematic collaborative review. Lancet, 400(Special Issue 1), Article S64. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736%2822%2902274-7

BACKGROUND: UK policy makers have called for urgent action to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), but evidence on what is effective is scarce. We aimed to identify, evaluate, and synthesise evidence on content, process aspects, and effectiveness... Read More about Prenatal alcohol prevention in the UK: Mapping the landscape through systematic collaborative review.

Factors influencing conveyance of older adults with minor head injury by paramedics to the emergency department: A multiple methods study (2022)
Journal Article
Nicholson, H., Voss, S., Black, S., Taylor, H., Williams, D., & Benger, J. (2022). Factors influencing conveyance of older adults with minor head injury by paramedics to the emergency department: A multiple methods study. BMC Emergency Medicine, 22(1), 184. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-022-00747-w

Background: Head injury (HI) in older adults due to low-energy falls result in a substantial number of emergency department (ED) attendances. However, mortality associated with minor HI is very low. Reducing conveyance to hospital is important for ol... Read More about Factors influencing conveyance of older adults with minor head injury by paramedics to the emergency department: A multiple methods study.

First-time mothers’ understanding and use of a pregnancy and parenting mobile application (The Baby Buddy app): a qualitative study using appreciative inquiry (2022)
Journal Article
Bailey, E., Nightingale, S., Thomas, N., Coleby, D., Deave, T., Goodenough, T., …Coad, J. (2022). First-time mothers’ understanding and use of a pregnancy and parenting mobile application (The Baby Buddy app): a qualitative study using appreciative inquiry. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 10(11), e32757. https://doi.org/10.2196/32757

BACKGROUND: Internationally, there is increasing emphasis on early support for pregnant women to optimize the health and development of mothers and newborns. To increase intervention reach, digital and app-based interventions have been advocated. The... Read More about First-time mothers’ understanding and use of a pregnancy and parenting mobile application (The Baby Buddy app): a qualitative study using appreciative inquiry.

Experiences of people living with long-term neurological conditions and using telerehabilitation during the COVID-19 lockdown in Switzerland: explorative interviews (2022)
Journal Article
Dummermuth, M., Keller, F., & Smith, L. (2023). Experiences of people living with long-term neurological conditions and using telerehabilitation during the COVID-19 lockdown in Switzerland: explorative interviews. Physioscience, 19(1), 33-41. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1771-4789

Background Therapy interventions were disrupted by the first lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland. An instant change to telerehabilitation had to be implemented by physiotherapists. Aim Exploration of experiences of individuals living... Read More about Experiences of people living with long-term neurological conditions and using telerehabilitation during the COVID-19 lockdown in Switzerland: explorative interviews.

Fiestas, saints and spirituality: Collective rituals as community eldercare in Andalusia (2022)
Journal Article
Place, C. (2022). Fiestas, saints and spirituality: Collective rituals as community eldercare in Andalusia. Anthropology and Aging, 43(2), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.5195/aa.2022.384

In this paper, I explore how spirituality and collective rituals influence eldercare in a small town in Andalusia, Spain. I describe how older people’s interactions with the town’s Virgin Mary statues generate personhood, situating the Virgin saints... Read More about Fiestas, saints and spirituality: Collective rituals as community eldercare in Andalusia.