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Parenting a child with a cleft: The father's perspective (2015)
Journal Article
Stock, N. M., & Rumsey, N. (2015). Parenting a child with a cleft: The father's perspective. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 52(1), 31-43. https://doi.org/10.1597/13-035

Objective: To explore the impact of having a child born with a cleft lip and/or palate from the father's perspective. Design: Individual qualitative telephone interviews. Participants: A total of 15 fathers of children born with cleft lip and/or pala... Read More about Parenting a child with a cleft: The father's perspective.

The routine psychological screening of cosmetic surgery patients (2014)
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Paraskeva, N., Clarke, A., & Rumsey, N. (2014). The routine psychological screening of cosmetic surgery patients. Aesthetics, 28-32

In order to improve outcomes, the process of patient selection within the cosmetic industry has received considerable attention from surgeons, psychologists and policy makers. Indeed, as increasing numbers of people are seeking cosmetic procedures it... Read More about The routine psychological screening of cosmetic surgery patients.

A systematic review of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) used in child and adolescent burn research (2014)
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Harcourt, D., Pleat, J., Rumsey, N., White, P., Armstrong-James, L., Griffiths, C., …Harcourt, D. (2015). A systematic review of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) used in child and adolescent burn research. Burns, 41(2), 212-224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2014.07.018

Crown Copyright © 2014 Published by Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved. Introduction: Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) can identify important information about patient needs and therapeutic progress. The aim of this review was to ide... Read More about A systematic review of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) used in child and adolescent burn research.

The psychology of facial disfigurement: Implications for whole face transplantation (2014)
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Rumsey, N. (2014). The psychology of facial disfigurement: Implications for whole face transplantation. Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports, 2(3), 210-216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40136-014-0058-5

A decade has passed since the publication of the first report from the Royal College of Surgeons in England Working Party on Face Transplantation. Based on evidence available at the time, this report concluded that it was unwise to proceed with whole... Read More about The psychology of facial disfigurement: Implications for whole face transplantation.

Psychosocial predictors, assessment, and outcomes of cosmetic procedures: A systematic rapid evidence assessment (2014)
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Brunton, G., Paraskeva, N., Caird, J., Bird, K. S., Kavanagh, J., Kwan, I., …Thomas, J. (2014). Psychosocial predictors, assessment, and outcomes of cosmetic procedures: A systematic rapid evidence assessment. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 38(5), 1030-1040. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-014-0369-4

Background: Recent breast implant complications led to a UK government policy review of the evidence concerning cosmetic interventions. We synthesised cosmetic intervention research evidence covering psychosocial factors associated with requesting pr... Read More about Psychosocial predictors, assessment, and outcomes of cosmetic procedures: A systematic rapid evidence assessment.

Black and South Asian women’s experiences of breast cancer: A qualitative study (2014)
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Patel, G., Harcourt, D., Naqvi, H., & Rumsey, N. (2014). Black and South Asian women’s experiences of breast cancer: A qualitative study. Diversity and Equality in Health and Care, 11(2), 135-149

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the UK, and affects women of all ethnic groups. The psychosocial impact of breast cancer has been well documented. However, research conducted in this area has been primarily focused on white... Read More about Black and South Asian women’s experiences of breast cancer: A qualitative study.

Salience and valence of appearance in a population with a visible difference of appearance: Direct and moderated relationships with self-consciousness, anxiety and depression (2014)
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Moss, T. P., Lawson, V., White, P., Rumsey, N., Byron-Daniel, J., Charlton, R., …Walsh, E. (2014). Salience and valence of appearance in a population with a visible difference of appearance: Direct and moderated relationships with self-consciousness, anxiety and depression. PLoS ONE, 9(2), e88435. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0088435

Psychometric measures of appearance salience and valence, CARSAL and CARVAL, have been previously demonstrated to be key factors underpinning appearance related self-consciousness and negative affect in the general population. However, the extent to... Read More about Salience and valence of appearance in a population with a visible difference of appearance: Direct and moderated relationships with self-consciousness, anxiety and depression.

The psychological well-being and appearance concerns of patients presenting with ptosis (2014)
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White, P., Rumsey, N., Jenkinson, E., Richards, H. S., Jenkinson, E., Rumsey, N., …Harrad, R. A. (2014). The psychological well-being and appearance concerns of patients presenting with ptosis. Eye, 28(3), 296-302. https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.2013.264

PurposePtosis affects both the function and appearance of the eyes and face, because of drooping of the eyelids. Previous research has focused on functional impairment; however, similar appearance altering eye conditions have been demonstrated to hav... Read More about The psychological well-being and appearance concerns of patients presenting with ptosis.

When there is more than a cleft: Psychological adjustment when a cleft is associated with an additional condition (2014)
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Feragen, K. B., Stock, N. M., & Rumsey, N. (2014). When there is more than a cleft: Psychological adjustment when a cleft is associated with an additional condition. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 51(1), 5-14. https://doi.org/10.1597/12-328

Background: In spite of studies reporting a relatively high frequency of additional conditions in children with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate (CL/P), almost no research has focused on this clinically important subgroup. The objective of this study... Read More about When there is more than a cleft: Psychological adjustment when a cleft is associated with an additional condition.

The psychosocial impact of ptosis as a symptom of myasthenia gravis: A qualitative study (2014)
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Richards, H. S., Jenkinson, E., Rumsey, N., & Harrad, R. A. (2014). The psychosocial impact of ptosis as a symptom of myasthenia gravis: A qualitative study. Orbit, 33(4), 263-269. https://doi.org/10.3109/01676830.2014.904375

The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate the psychosocial impact of ptosis as a symptom of Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Participants were recruited from a MG patient group on Facebook. 166 participants answered a series of open ended questions... Read More about The psychosocial impact of ptosis as a symptom of myasthenia gravis: A qualitative study.

Toward a reconsideration of inclusion and exclusion criteria in cleft lip and palate: Implications for psychological research (2014)
Journal Article
Feragen, K. B., Stock, N. M., & Rumsey, N. (2014). Toward a reconsideration of inclusion and exclusion criteria in cleft lip and palate: Implications for psychological research. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 51(5), 569-578. https://doi.org/10.1597/12-326

© 2014 American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Background: This article investigates the prevalence of conditions that affect cognitive and/or psychosocial functioning in 10-year-old children born with a cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) and exp... Read More about Toward a reconsideration of inclusion and exclusion criteria in cleft lip and palate: Implications for psychological research.

Young people’s perceptions of visible difference (2013)
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Stock, N. M., Whale, K., Jenkinson, E., Rumsey, N., & Fox, F. E. (2013). Young people’s perceptions of visible difference. Diversity and Equality in Health and Care, 10(1), 41-51

Visible facial differences (VFDs) can pose a number of psychosocial challenges for those affected by them. In particular, the experience of being stigmatised may have a harmful effect on the psychological adjustment of the individual concerned. This... Read More about Young people’s perceptions of visible difference.

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.

Behaviour change among overweight and socially disadvantaged adults: A longitudinal study of the NHS Health Trainer Service (2012)
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Gardner, B., Cane, J., Rumsey, N., & Michie, S. (2012). Behaviour change among overweight and socially disadvantaged adults: A longitudinal study of the NHS Health Trainer Service. Psychology and Health, 27(10), 1178-1193. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2011.652112

Social disadvantage is associated with being overweight, a poor diet and physical inactivity. The NHS Health Trainer Service (HTS) is a national initiative designed to promote behaviour change among socially disadvantaged people in England and Wales.... Read More about Behaviour change among overweight and socially disadvantaged adults: A longitudinal study of the NHS Health Trainer Service.

The romantic experiences of adolescents with a visible difference: Exploring concerns, protective factors and support needs (2012)
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Griffiths, C., Williamson, H., & Rumsey, N. (2012). The romantic experiences of adolescents with a visible difference: Exploring concerns, protective factors and support needs. Journal of Health Psychology, 17(7), 1053-1064. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105311433909

Injuries or conditions that affect appearance can increase adolescents' risk of psychosocial and interpersonal difficulties and may also impact on romantic relationships-an important aspect of adolescent development.A mixed method online approach exp... Read More about The romantic experiences of adolescents with a visible difference: Exploring concerns, protective factors and support needs.

Using service rationalisation to build a research network: Lessons from the centralisation of UK services for children with cleft lip and palate (2012)
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Persson, M., Sandy, J., Rumsey, N., Waylen, A., Kilpatrick, N., Ireland, T., & Ness, A. (2012). Using service rationalisation to build a research network: Lessons from the centralisation of UK services for children with cleft lip and palate. British Dental Journal, 212(11), 553-555. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.470

In the UK around a thousand children are born annually with a cleft lip and/or palate that requires treatment. In the last decade services have been centralised in the UK reducing the 57 centres operating on these children in 1998, down to 11 centres... Read More about Using service rationalisation to build a research network: Lessons from the centralisation of UK services for children with cleft lip and palate.

The shifting nature of women's experiences and perceptions of ductal carcinoma in situ (2012)
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Kennedy, F., Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2012). The shifting nature of women's experiences and perceptions of ductal carcinoma in situ. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(4), 856-867. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05788.x

Aim. This paper is a report of a descriptive qualitative study of the evolution of women's perceptions and experiences of ductal carcinoma in situ from the period near to diagnosis to 1year later. Background. Ductal carcinoma in situ is a non-invasiv... Read More about The shifting nature of women's experiences and perceptions of ductal carcinoma in situ.

Approaching parents to take part in a cleft gene bank: A qualitative pilot study (2012)
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Williams, L., Dures, E., Waylen, A., Ireland, T., Rumsey, N., & Sandy, J. (2012). Approaching parents to take part in a cleft gene bank: A qualitative pilot study. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 49(4), 425-436. https://doi.org/10.1597/10-086

Objective: A gene bank, comprising genetic material and environmental and family history data, is being established in the United Kingdom to improve the understanding of the etiology of orofacial clefting (OFC). This study aimed to identify factors t... Read More about Approaching parents to take part in a cleft gene bank: A qualitative pilot study.