A5040185872- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Sleep and related disorders
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Stuttering Research and Treatment
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Delphi Technique in Research
Northumbria University
2016-2025
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2015-2023
Grünenthal Group (Germany)
2023
National Health Service
2018
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital
2006-2018
University of East Anglia
2014-2015
Newcastle University
2007-2014
Freeman Hospital
2011
Astley Ainslie Hospital
2005
University of Cambridge
2002
Abstract Recent anecdotal and scientific reports have provided evidence of a link between COVID-19 chemosensory impairments, such as anosmia. However, these downplayed or failed to distinguish potential effects on taste, ignored chemesthesis, generally lacked quantitative measurements. Here, we report the development, implementation, initial results multilingual, international questionnaire assess self-reported quantity quality perception in 3 distinct modalities (smell, chemesthesis) before...
Background Qualitative olfactory (smell) dysfunctions are a common side effect of post-viral illness and known to impact quality life health status. Evidence is emerging that taste smell loss symptoms Covid-19 may emerge persist long after initial infection. The aim the present study was document post alterations smell. Methods We conducted exploratory thematic analysis user-generated text from 9000 users AbScent Smell Taste Loss moderated Facebook support group March 24 30th September 2020....
Background Falls cause fear, anxiety and loss of confidence, resulting in activity avoidance, social isolation increasing frailty. The umbrella term for these problems is ‘fear falling’, seen up to 85% older adults who fall. Evidence effectiveness physical psychological interventions limited, with no previous studies examining the role an individually delivered cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) approach. Objectives Primary objective To develop then determine a new CBT intervention (CBTi)...
Head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma (HNSSC) patients report substantial rates of clinically significant depression and/or anxiety, with dysphagia being a predictor distress poorer quality life. Evidence-based interventions largely focus on the remediation physical impairment. This feasibility study evaluates an intervention which simultaneously uses psychological therapy approach combined swallowing impairment rehabilitation. prospective single cohort mixed-methods study, recruited...
Background Only one previous randomized controlled trial (RCT) has examined the efficacy of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in children. The aim this study was to compare family-focused CBT with psycho-education CFS adolescents. Method Sixty-three 11- 18-year-olds (43 girls, 20 boys) were randomly assigned either or delivered over 6 months. School attendance main outcome, which assessed at end treatment and 3, 12 months follow-up. Results At outcome point...
To test the hypothesis that people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) would differ significantly from a healthy control group on measures of general personality and perfectionism, specifically neuroticism unhealthy perfectionism.A total 27 female CFS outpatients 30 controls completed questionnaires, including NEO Personality Inventory-Revised, Multi-dimensional Perfectionism Scale anxiety depression.The was more fatigued, anxious depressed than controls. They scored higher perfectionism....
Chronic refractory cough (CRC) is a common problem in respiratory clinics. Adverse effects on quality of life are documented the literature, but relatively little known about underlying psychological factors this patient population. We aimed to investigate association with chronic cough, comparing CRC explained and non-cough groups. 67 patients attending specialist clinic (CRC, n=25; n=42) 22 individuals participated. All participants completed Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale, Big...
Objectives Despite sleep disturbances being a central complaint in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), evidence of objective abnormalities from over 30 studies is inconsistent. The present study aimed to identify whether sleep-specific phenotypes exist CFS and explore characteristics that could differentiate phenotypes, while also relevant routine clinical practice. Design A cross-sectional, single-site study. Setting clinic the Netherlands. Participants consecutive series 343...
To describe the teaching and delivery of an extended consultation model designed for clinicians to use with patients persistent physical symptoms functional disorders. The is underpinned by current scientific knowledge about communication problems that arise in dealing them.Process evaluation training Recognition, Explanation, Action, Learning (REAL) within Multiple Symptoms Study 3: a randomised controlled trial extended-role GP "Symptoms Clinic". Evaluation used clinician patient...
Chronic refractory cough patients have persistent, unexplained, treatment-resistant symptoms. Very little is known about non-physiological processes underlying chronic or patients’ experience of the condition. In all, 14 participated in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were based on comprehensive cognitive behavioural model and analysed thematically. Eight key themes emerged illustrating that onset persistence complex, often involving multiple interlinking factors. Themes highlighted...
Eating can be a significant challenge for cancer survivors; however, to date there is no systematic way of assessing and addressing food related quality life in this group. The purpose our study was develop framework doing so. Over the course 6 years participant-led workshops, we worked alongside 25 head neck (HNC) survivors their partners, employing video-reflexive ethnographic (VRE) methods. current reports on data from two summative workshops series where with participants cohere emergent...
Objectives Increased levels of fatigue and perfectionism were noted during evaluation cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment functional dysphonia. The investigators thus aimed to explore general in patients with dysphonia controls. Study design Case‐control study. Setting Teaching hospital, United Kingdom. Subjects Methods Patients recruited through speech asked recruit a friend as control, same sex within 5 years their age. An 11‐point questionnaire, previously validated on normal...
Many older people have a variety of adverse psychosocial difficulties related to falling, including fear, anxiety, loss confidence, and impaired perception ability walk safely without falling.1 2 The umbrella term for these problems is “fear falling,” this found in around half community dwelling who fall up those never fallen.1 Consequences include avoidance activity, social isolation, increasing frailty risk further falls independent physical impairment.2 3 Although fear falling both common...