All Outputs (6)

Evaluation of the effectiveness of Face IT, a computer-based psychosocial intervention for disfigurement-related distress (2012)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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.