All Outputs (53)

What psychosocial interventions work to reduce hospital admissions in people with diabetes and elevated HbA1c: a systematic review of the evidence (2020)
Journal Article
Moulson, H., Sanders, S., Coppin, S., & Meyrick, J. (2020). What psychosocial interventions work to reduce hospital admissions in people with diabetes and elevated HbA1c: a systematic review of the evidence. Diabetic Medicine, 37(8), 1280-1290. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.14332

© 2020 The Authors. Diabetic Medicine published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Diabetes UK Background: Diabetes is a chronic condition that can lead to devastating complications if not managed effectively. Individuals with elevated HbA1c are... Read More about What psychosocial interventions work to reduce hospital admissions in people with diabetes and elevated HbA1c: a systematic review of the evidence.

Therapeutic writing for disordered eating: A systematic review (2020)
Journal Article
Ramsey-Wade, C. E., Williamson, H., & Meyrick, J. (2021). Therapeutic writing for disordered eating: A systematic review. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 16(1), 59-76. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2020.1760988

A systematic review of the literature was carried out to assess whether therapeutic writing could improve outcomes for clients with disordered eating. Twelve studies were identified that met the review’s inclusion criteria. Each study was criticall... Read More about Therapeutic writing for disordered eating: A systematic review.

P254 Barriers to sexual assault disclosure within sexual health services: a mixed method/population study (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Meyrick, J., Mccartan, K., Thomas, Z., & Kowalska, A. (2019, July). P254 Barriers to sexual assault disclosure within sexual health services: a mixed method/population study. Poster presented at Abstracts for the STI & HIV World Congress (Joint Meeting of the 23rd ISSTDR and 20th IUSTI), July 14–17, 2019, Vancouver, Canada

Background: Internationally, the UN reports that an estimated 1 in 3 women experience physical/sexual violence during their lifetime. These rates vary across cultures, age, gender and sexual identity. However, what does not vary is that the majority... Read More about P254 Barriers to sexual assault disclosure within sexual health services: a mixed method/population study.

Patient voice in sexual health (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Meyrick, J. (2019, July). Patient voice in sexual health. Presented at The Power of Prevention - 21st Century Challenges for Sexual Health Across the SW, Taunton

The effectiveness of health behavior change interventions in managing physical health in people with a psychotic illness: A systematic review (2019)
Journal Article
Mazoruk, S., Meyrick, J., Taousi, Z., & Huxley, A. (2020). The effectiveness of health behavior change interventions in managing physical health in people with a psychotic illness: A systematic review. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 56(1), 121-140. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12391

Purpose People living with psychotic illness disproportionately experience more comorbidities and have a markedly shorter life expectancy compared to the general population. This review evaluates the effectiveness of health behavior change intervent... Read More about The effectiveness of health behavior change interventions in managing physical health in people with a psychotic illness: A systematic review.

The effectiveness of interventions aiming to promote positive body image in adults: A systematic review (2019)
Journal Article
Guest, E., Costa, B., Williamson, H., Meyrick, J., Halliwell, E., & Harcourt, D. (2019). The effectiveness of interventions aiming to promote positive body image in adults: A systematic review. Body Image, 30, 10-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2019.04.002

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Theory suggests promoting positive body image (PBI)through interventions would have a significant impact on health and well-being. However, little is known about the effectiveness of existing interventions. This review aimed to id... Read More about The effectiveness of interventions aiming to promote positive body image in adults: A systematic review.

Effectiveness of behavioural interventions to reduce urinary tract infections and Escherichia coli bacteraemia for older adults across all care settings: A systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Jones, L., Meyrick, J., Bath, J., Dunham, O., & McNultry, C. (2019). Effectiveness of behavioural interventions to reduce urinary tract infections and Escherichia coli bacteraemia for older adults across all care settings: A systematic review. Journal of Hospital Infection, 102(2), 200-218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2018.10.013

© 2018 Background: Escherichia coli bacteraemia rates in the UK have risen; rates are highest among older adults. Previous urinary tract infections (UTIs) and catheterization are risk factors. Aim: To examine effectiveness of behavioural intervention... Read More about Effectiveness of behavioural interventions to reduce urinary tract infections and Escherichia coli bacteraemia for older adults across all care settings: A systematic review.

Evidence based patient/public voice: A patient and public involvement audit in the field of sexual health (2018)
Journal Article
Meyrick, J., & Gray, D. (2018). Evidence based patient/public voice: A patient and public involvement audit in the field of sexual health. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, 44, 267-271. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2018-200082

Background: The National Health Institute constitution enshrines the central role of patient and public involvement (PPI) in order to place patients at the heart of the NHS. The sexual health field presents unique challenges for PPI in the tension be... Read More about Evidence based patient/public voice: A patient and public involvement audit in the field of sexual health.

Multiple Abortions: The experiences of women who request them and the staff who provide them (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Christine, M., & Meyrick, J. (2018, September). Multiple Abortions: The experiences of women who request them and the staff who provide them. Paper presented at FIAPAC (International Federation of Professional Abortion and Contraceptive Associates) Liberating Women - removing barriers and increasing access to safe abortion care

Exploring the way sexually explicit material informs sexual beliefs, understanding and practices of young men: A qualitative survey (2018)
Journal Article
Charles, P., & Meyrick, J. (2020). Exploring the way sexually explicit material informs sexual beliefs, understanding and practices of young men: A qualitative survey. Journal of Health Psychology, 25(13-14), 2211-2221. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105318788736

Little research has examined how exposure to sexually explicit material may affect beliefs, attitudes and actions of young men. This study explored self-reported effects on young males. A ‘snowballed’ sample of males aged 18–25 years was recruited wi... Read More about Exploring the way sexually explicit material informs sexual beliefs, understanding and practices of young men: A qualitative survey.

Therapeutic writing for eating disorders: A systematic review (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Ramsey-Wade, C., Williamson, H., & Meyrick, J. (2018, June). Therapeutic writing for eating disorders: A systematic review. Poster presented at Appearance Matters 8, Bath

There is a need for new and creative psychological therapies for anorexia in particular, as it has the highest bed cost and the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric condition, and few NICE recommended clinical treatments. Interventions which ca... Read More about Therapeutic writing for eating disorders: A systematic review.

The effectiveness of physical activity interventions in improving well-being across office-based workplace settings: a systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Abdin, S., Welch, R. K., Byron-Daniel, J., & Meyrick, J. (2018). The effectiveness of physical activity interventions in improving well-being across office-based workplace settings: a systematic review. Public Health, 160(160), 70-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2018.03.029

© 2018 The Royal Society for Public Health Objectives: Although the benefits of regular physical activity (PA) are widely accepted, most of the population fails to meet the recommended levels of activity. Public health bodies such as the World Health... Read More about The effectiveness of physical activity interventions in improving well-being across office-based workplace settings: a systematic review.

Nostalgia as a psychological resource for people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence of effectiveness from experimental studies (2018)
Journal Article
Ismail, S. U., Cheston, R., Christopher, G., & Meyrick, J. (2020). Nostalgia as a psychological resource for people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence of effectiveness from experimental studies. Dementia, 19(2), 330-351. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301218774909

Objective: This review systematically examines evidence relating to the effect of nostalgia on psychological well-being through a meta-analysis of measures of social connectedness, self-esteem, meaning in life, self-continuity, optimism and positive... Read More about Nostalgia as a psychological resource for people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence of effectiveness from experimental studies.

Contrasting Views of the Post-bariatric Surgery Experience between Patients and their Practitioners: a Qualitative Study (2018)
Journal Article
Jumbe, S., & Meyrick, J. (2018). Contrasting Views of the Post-bariatric Surgery Experience between Patients and their Practitioners: a Qualitative Study. Obesity Surgery, 28(8), 2447-2456. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-018-3185-0

© 2018, The Author(s). Background: The superiority of obesity surgery for improving medical and weight outcomes in severely obese patients when compared to other weight loss interventions remains undisputed. However, knowledge about the psychological... Read More about Contrasting Views of the Post-bariatric Surgery Experience between Patients and their Practitioners: a Qualitative Study.

The effectiveness of electronic cigarettes compared with recommended methods for smoking cessation: A systematic literature review (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Ali, S., & Meyrick, J. (2018, March). The effectiveness of electronic cigarettes compared with recommended methods for smoking cessation: A systematic literature review. Paper presented at South West Public Health Scientific Conference, Bristol

Post-surgical cliff after bariatric surgery: Accounts of patients and their healthcare practitioners (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Jumbe, S., Meyrick, J., & Harcourt, D. (2017, October). Post-surgical cliff after bariatric surgery: Accounts of patients and their healthcare practitioners. Paper presented at Qualitative Health Research Conference 2017, Quebec, Canada

The superiority of bariatric surgery for improving medical outcomes in severely obese individuals when compared to other weight loss interventions remains undisputed. However, knowledge about the psychological impact of the procedure on people’s live... Read More about Post-surgical cliff after bariatric surgery: Accounts of patients and their healthcare practitioners.

Could therapeutic writing improve outcomes for adult clients diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa? A systematic review (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Ramsey-Wade, C., Williamson, H., & Meyrick, J. (2017, June). Could therapeutic writing improve outcomes for adult clients diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa? A systematic review. Poster presented at Culture, Health and Wellbeing International Conference 2017, Bristol

This poster will present the results of a recently completed systematic review examining whether therapeutic writing could improve outcomes for clients diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa. There is a great need for new and creative psychological therapi... Read More about Could therapeutic writing improve outcomes for adult clients diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa? A systematic review.

Patient involvement in sexual health service delivery (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Meyrick, J., Gray, D., & Jones, A. (2017, June). Patient involvement in sexual health service delivery. Poster presented at BASHH Conference, Belfast, Ireland

Introduction: Sexual and reproductive health and HIV (SRHH) services face unique PPI challenges, as the anonymity and confidentiality required by service users can be a barrier to attracting patient input. PPI could improve sexual health services, t... Read More about Patient involvement in sexual health service delivery.

Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery as a Treatment for Obesity (2017)
Journal Article
Jumbe, S., Hamlet, C., & Meyrick, J. (2017). Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery as a Treatment for Obesity. Current Obesity Reports, 6(1), 71-78. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-017-0242-2

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Little is known about the psychological effects on life after bariatric surgery despite the high prevalence of psychological disorders in candidates seeking this procedure. Our review discusses the literature around the psychologic... Read More about Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery as a Treatment for Obesity.

A systematic review of the effectiveness of universal Health Visitor led Child Health Clinics (2016)
Journal Article
Webb, J., & Meyrick, J. (in press). A systematic review of the effectiveness of universal Health Visitor led Child Health Clinics. Journal of Health Visiting, 4(9), 462-471. https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2016.4.9.462

This paper presents the findings of a systematic review undertaken to assess how effectively health visitor led child health clinics (‘baby clinics’) contribute to the promotion of pre-school child health and the reduction of health inequalities.... Read More about A systematic review of the effectiveness of universal Health Visitor led Child Health Clinics.