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A conversation analytical study of call openings in Emergency Medical Service calls where the patient is at imminent risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (2024)
Journal Article

Background: The Chain of Survival identifies the importance of early recognition of patients who are at imminent risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This research investigated the interaction between callers and call-takers during calls to the Em... Read More about A conversation analytical study of call openings in Emergency Medical Service calls where the patient is at imminent risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

A matter of guesSWork... are sexual health services meeting the needs of male sex workers? (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction: Male sex workers (MSW’s) are reported to have poorer sexual health outcomes in comparison to their female counterparts, often experiencing barriers to accessing prevention or treatment services with little research evidencing their exp... Read More about A matter of guesSWork... are sexual health services meeting the needs of male sex workers?.

Development of a disposable, amperometric glycerol biosensor based on a screen-printed carbon electrode, modified with the electrocatalyst meldolas blue, coated with glycerol dehydrogenase and NAD+: Application to the analysis of wine quality (2024)
Journal Article

This paper describes the design and development of a novel electrochemical biosensor for measuring glycerol in wine. Our initial detailed studies were aimed at deducing the optimum conditions for biosensor operation by conducting hydrodynamic voltamm... Read More about Development of a disposable, amperometric glycerol biosensor based on a screen-printed carbon electrode, modified with the electrocatalyst meldolas blue, coated with glycerol dehydrogenase and NAD+: Application to the analysis of wine quality.

Men accepting rewards for sex, sexual content and performance: A qualitative study of the health and wellbeing needs of 'male sex workers' (2024)
Thesis

Background Male sex workers continue to be underrepresented in both the academic literature and across health care provision. Previous attempts to address health and wellbeing needs are limited to a sexual health focus or are based on the comparativ... Read More about Men accepting rewards for sex, sexual content and performance: A qualitative study of the health and wellbeing needs of 'male sex workers'.

Which personal and social resources help adolescents to recover from negative affect in daily life? An experience sampling study (2024)
Journal Article

Background: Reducing anxiety and depression of adolescents is a global health priority. Personal and social resources (e.g., hobbies, socializing) may reduce distress. Yet, there is insufficient understanding of how adolescents use such resources to... Read More about Which personal and social resources help adolescents to recover from negative affect in daily life? An experience sampling study.

‘Plan Z and then off the edge of a cliff’: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of mothers’ experience of living with a slow-to-heal Caesarean wound (2024)
Journal Article

Background: Studies indicate that complex postsurgical wound healing can significantly alter biopsychological markers responsible for recovery. Yet, there is a lack of research investigating women's experience of living with slow-to-heal Caesarean bi... Read More about ‘Plan Z and then off the edge of a cliff’: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of mothers’ experience of living with a slow-to-heal Caesarean wound.

Understanding the chemotherapy-induced bystander effect; an evaluation of the role of cytokine storm in an in-vitro model of the human bone marrow (2024)
Thesis

The phenomenon of donor cell leukaemia (DCL) occurs following haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), but its aetiology is currently unknown. Previous work within the research group identified a chemotherapy-induced bystander effect (CIBE) i... Read More about Understanding the chemotherapy-induced bystander effect; an evaluation of the role of cytokine storm in an in-vitro model of the human bone marrow.

Arts on referral at Fresh Arts: A mixed-methods report on the efficacy of arts on prescription in a hospital setting for people experiencing chronic health conditions
Report

This report describes the evaluation methods and outcomes of four arts on referral programmes delivered through Fresh Arts on Referral at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. Arts on referral, where people are referred to art workshops, led by a skilled arts... Read More about Arts on referral at Fresh Arts: A mixed-methods report on the efficacy of arts on prescription in a hospital setting for people experiencing chronic health conditions.

Factors contributing towards psychological resilience in individuals with and without cleft lip and or/palate (2020)
Thesis

Introduction: Cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) is the most common congenital craniofacial condition (CFC) and those born with it are likely to face a multitude of challenges, including in relation to psychological well-being. Research to date does not... Read More about Factors contributing towards psychological resilience in individuals with and without cleft lip and or/palate.

Architectural inclusivity: adaptive spaces for aural wellbeing of individuals with dissimilar sensorium
Presentation / Conference Contribution

It is often found that architectural spaces are designed primarily through visual geometrical procedures, privileging a standardised kind of user experience. Vision has been given a prominent role in the spatial experience. However, as we might be in... Read More about Architectural inclusivity: adaptive spaces for aural wellbeing of individuals with dissimilar sensorium.

Inner strength or outer armour? Lived experiences of what supports health and wellbeing in young people who have experienced childhood adversity (2024)
Thesis

The groundbreaking study by Felitti et al (1998) linking Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to ill health, adversity and trauma laid the foundation for a wide array of subsequent studies exploring the connections between childhood adversity, trauma... Read More about Inner strength or outer armour? Lived experiences of what supports health and wellbeing in young people who have experienced childhood adversity.