All Outputs (31)

Chronic pain after cancer treatment: Insights from cancer survivors and healthcare professionals in England, UK to consider how cancer survivors’ experiences can be improved (2024)
Thesis
Armoogum, J. Chronic pain after cancer treatment: Insights from cancer survivors and healthcare professionals in England, UK to consider how cancer survivors’ experiences can be improved. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10623386

Chronic pain is a common side effect of cancer treatment. Pain is frequently cited as a top concern and unmet need for cancer survivors. This thesis explored experiences of cancer survivors living with chronic pain after cancer and investigated how... Read More about Chronic pain after cancer treatment: Insights from cancer survivors and healthcare professionals in England, UK to consider how cancer survivors’ experiences can be improved.

Development of recommendations to improve patient experiences of brachytherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer (2023)
Thesis
Humphrey, P. Development of recommendations to improve patient experiences of brachytherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10442510

Brachytherapy is a type of internal radiation treatment where a radioactive source is placed close to a tumour. For locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC), too advanced to be cured by a hysterectomy, radiotherapy with chemotherapy is the standard tr... Read More about Development of recommendations to improve patient experiences of brachytherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer.

Defining and refining nurse-led care for people with early rheumatoid arthritis (2023)
Thesis
Sweeney, A. T. Defining and refining nurse-led care for people with early rheumatoid arthritis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10109302

Nurse-led care in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been shown to be effective. However, the role of the nurse in early RA is not well-defined, and it is not known how well care needs are met in early RA nurse-led care. This PhD research aims to provide... Read More about Defining and refining nurse-led care for people with early rheumatoid arthritis.

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.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adults with visible differences: Advancing understanding and developing a self-guided intervention (2022)
Thesis
Zucchelli, F. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adults with visible differences: Advancing understanding and developing a self-guided intervention. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9430882

With the centrality of physical appearance in society, having an atypical appearance or ‘visible difference’ as the result of a health condition or injury can cause psychosocial challenges. While some adjust without need for psychological support, ma... Read More about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adults with visible differences: Advancing understanding and developing a self-guided intervention.

An interpretative phenomenological analysis exploring lived experiences of bulimia nervosa (2022)
Thesis
Bishop, G. An interpretative phenomenological analysis exploring lived experiences of bulimia nervosa. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/8544752

Background Bulimia nervosa is defined as a clinically recognised disorder, the key diagnostic features of which are eating an ‘abnormally’ large amount of food within a short space of time and compensatory behaviours such as abusing laxatives, vomit... Read More about An interpretative phenomenological analysis exploring lived experiences of bulimia nervosa.

(Em)bracing liminality - A phenomenological exploration of non-binary individuals' subjective embodiment (2022)
Thesis
Taylor, J. (Em)bracing liminality - A phenomenological exploration of non-binary individuals' subjective embodiment. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/8546149

There is limited research on the experiences of trans and non-binary individuals, and the research that has been conducted has attracted criticism from the trans and non-binary community on the grounds of not adequately respecting and accounting for... Read More about (Em)bracing liminality - A phenomenological exploration of non-binary individuals' subjective embodiment.

The role of social connectedness in type 2 diabetes during a pandemic (2022)
Thesis
Moulson, H. The role of social connectedness in type 2 diabetes during a pandemic. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7705140

Objective: To understand the role of perceived social connectedness in diabetes self-management, perceived competence, and diabetes related distress among adults living with type 2 diabetes in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: The study... Read More about The role of social connectedness in type 2 diabetes during a pandemic.

Congenital Melanocytic Naevus (CMN) through the lens: Exploring the positive experiences of young people with CMN using photo-elicitation interviews (2021)
Thesis
Guest, E. Congenital Melanocytic Naevus (CMN) through the lens: Exploring the positive experiences of young people with CMN using photo-elicitation interviews. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7576799

Background: Congenital Melanocytic Naevus (CMN) is characterised by raised birthmarks, commonly present on the trunk, face, arms, and legs. Children and adolescents with CMN can experience negative attention from others in relation to the appearance... Read More about Congenital Melanocytic Naevus (CMN) through the lens: Exploring the positive experiences of young people with CMN using photo-elicitation interviews.

What contains the containers? An organisational thematic analysis within an NHS Trust investigating what supports staff in their work with people attracting a borderline diagnosis (2021)
Thesis
Woodgate, C. What contains the containers? An organisational thematic analysis within an NHS Trust investigating what supports staff in their work with people attracting a borderline diagnosis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7107239

People diagnosed with borderline personality disorder experience a ‘double dose’ of suffering. The chronic emotional pain and inner turmoil that is the result of their condition, compounded by stigma and prejudice at the hands of NHS staff they appro... Read More about What contains the containers? An organisational thematic analysis within an NHS Trust investigating what supports staff in their work with people attracting a borderline diagnosis.

Austerity as a political paradox: A study of its impact on prison health governance and the delivery of prison healthcare services in England (2021)
Thesis
Ismail, N. Austerity as a political paradox: A study of its impact on prison health governance and the delivery of prison healthcare services in England. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7240931

There is a consensus in extant scholarship that austerity has had profound, harmful effects on vulnerable and marginalised populations. However, research on its impact on the governance and delivery of health structures intended to support individual... Read More about Austerity as a political paradox: A study of its impact on prison health governance and the delivery of prison healthcare services in England.

The impact of androgen deprivation therapy on men diagnosed with prostate cancer: A mixed-method analysis of body image, masculine identities, exercise habits and coping strategies (2021)
Thesis
Gentili, C. The impact of androgen deprivation therapy on men diagnosed with prostate cancer: A mixed-method analysis of body image, masculine identities, exercise habits and coping strategies. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6960909

Androgen Deprivation Therapy is one of the gold standard treatments for Prostate Cancer (PCa). By suppressing testosterone production, ADT slows down cancer growth, but can also lead to several side effects affecting bodily functions and appearance (... Read More about The impact of androgen deprivation therapy on men diagnosed with prostate cancer: A mixed-method analysis of body image, masculine identities, exercise habits and coping strategies.

Facilitating family engagement in older people's home-based reablement: A realist inquiry (2021)
Thesis
Sumpter, L. Facilitating family engagement in older people's home-based reablement: A realist inquiry. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7075880

An ageing population brings pressures and opportunities. Since 2010, the UK Government has invested substantially in reablement, to release pressure in health and social care services and to promote wellbeing. When a deterioration in an individual’... Read More about Facilitating family engagement in older people's home-based reablement: A realist inquiry.

Is the Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) effective for UK military veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? A pilot study (2021)
Thesis
Davies, S. Is the Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) effective for UK military veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? A pilot study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6971656

Background Armed forces personnel frequently witness traumatic events and suffer the consequences of involvement in combat. Improving treatment of post-traumatic stress and related problems for Veterans of these conflicts is important to optimise re... Read More about Is the Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) effective for UK military veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? A pilot study.

Noise and morphogenesis: Uncertainty, randomness and control (2021)
Thesis
Prado Casanova, M. Noise and morphogenesis: Uncertainty, randomness and control. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6778759

This thesis presents a processual ontology of noise by virtue of which morphogenesis (in its most general understanding as the processes by which order/form is created) must be instantiated. Noise is here outlined as the far from equilibrium environm... Read More about Noise and morphogenesis: Uncertainty, randomness and control.

Exploring men’s experiences of their female partner’s sexual pain: A qualitative thematic analysis study (2021)
Thesis
Lovell, D. Exploring men’s experiences of their female partner’s sexual pain: A qualitative thematic analysis study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6962516

Aims Female sexual pain occurs within a relational context, yet little is known about partners’ experiences This study adds to the very small literature exploring men’s experience of sexual pain within a different-sex relationship. I aimed to give v... Read More about Exploring men’s experiences of their female partner’s sexual pain: A qualitative thematic analysis study.

Iranian immigrant women’s experiences of domestic violence: An interpretative phenomenological analysis (2021)
Thesis
Karamali, N. Iranian immigrant women’s experiences of domestic violence: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6689202

Domestic violence is a major social health problem. Intimate partner violence is one of the most common forms of violence against women worldwide. Domestic violence against groups of immigrant women in heterosexual relationships has been explored; ho... Read More about Iranian immigrant women’s experiences of domestic violence: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

‘In my own comfort zone’: Client experiences of relational aspects of Skype therapy for alcohol problems (2021)
Thesis
Atkinson, L. ‘In my own comfort zone’: Client experiences of relational aspects of Skype therapy for alcohol problems. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6850076

Background: therapists and counsellors are increasingly using Skype or equivalent video-based applications to offer treatment in place of face-to-face delivery of talking therapies. In the alcohol treatment sector, this offers a range of potential be... Read More about ‘In my own comfort zone’: Client experiences of relational aspects of Skype therapy for alcohol problems.

A critical analysis of the impact of inter-generational differences on the attitudes to lifestyle behavioural change among South Asian population in the UK (2021)
Thesis
Gul, F. A critical analysis of the impact of inter-generational differences on the attitudes to lifestyle behavioural change among South Asian population in the UK. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5849658

Background Evidence reports that people from a South Asian background experience a higher prevalence of chronic lifestyle diseases, such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease, with correspondingly higher risk of morbidity and mortality. People who... Read More about A critical analysis of the impact of inter-generational differences on the attitudes to lifestyle behavioural change among South Asian population in the UK.

Applied and laboratory-based autonomic and neurophysiological monitoring during sustained attention tasks (2021)
Thesis
Stephenson, A. Applied and laboratory-based autonomic and neurophysiological monitoring during sustained attention tasks. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6822634

Fluctuations during sustained attention can cause momentary lapses in performance which can have a significant impact on safety and wellbeing. However, it is less clear how unrelated tasks impact current task processes, and whether potential disturba... Read More about Applied and laboratory-based autonomic and neurophysiological monitoring during sustained attention tasks.