A5038048039- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Library Science and Information Literacy
- African Education and Politics
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Art Education and Development
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Social Science and Policy Research
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Posthumanist Ethics and Activism
- Economic Growth and Development
University of Manchester
2024
Batterjee Medical College
2024
University of Leicester
2020-2024
Federal University Birnin Kebbi
2024
Versus Arthritis
2024
Clinton Health Access Initiative
2023
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria
2023
Salmaniya Medical Complex
2023
NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
2020-2022
Sultan Qaboos University
2022
Objective: This study aimed to comparatively assess the knowledge and practices related use of dietary supplements as adjunctive treatment management for hypertension among patients attending two rural urban health centers in Guyana. Methods: A cross-sectional, mixed-methods design was employed evaluate prevalence, patterns, motivations supplement 144 hypertensive adults (71 urban, 73 rural) Guyana, with a focus on influence cultural healthcare approaches. Data were collected using...
We sought to evaluate the incidence of 28-day hospital readmission in a tertiary Oman and identify potential factors associated with increased risk readmission.We conducted retrospective study all adult patients (≥ 18 years) admitted under care General Internal Medicine unit from 1 June 31 December 2020 at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. Elective admissions COVID-19 infection-related admission were excluded study.There 200 during period. The mean age was 58.6±19.3 years, 106 (53.0%)...
Cervical cancer continues to generate a significant burden of disease and death in low- middle-income countries (LMICs). Lack awareness poor access early screening pre-cancer treatment contribute the high mortality. We describe here cervical outcomes public health facilities three states Nigeria.We conducted an observational study 177 government Lagos, Kaduna, Rivers State, Nigeria from January December 2021, which we reviewed programmatic data collected through newly introduced Cancer...
Introduction: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a low cost, high impact intervention that ameliorates the disability associated with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD). PR becoming increasingly recognized in resource settings where burden of CRD rapidly increasing. To aid implementation Uganda, we conducted study to assess attitudes and opinions towards among patients Uganda explore barriers faced by health care workers (HCWs) referring PR. Methods: A cross-sectional comprising two survey...
After experiencing tuberculosis (TB), many people develop post-tuberculosis lung disease (PTBLD). Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) centrally comprising of education and exercise is recommended internationally for living with chronic respiratory diseases. However, no such service exists in Kyrgyzstan. This study investigated the opinions healthcare professionals who would be expected to potential future referrers PR adults PTBLD about what a programme could look like Kyrgyzstan.A qualitative...
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, corresponding to 5% all deaths globally, with more than 90% occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) a routine clinical service for COPD management, often used western countries. At present, there no formal PR Sri Lanka; culturally appropriate programme required that considers views adults living healthcare providers (HCPs) who would be involved...
Introduction International guidelines recommend pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) should be offered to adults living with chronic obstructive disease (COPD), but PR availability is limited in Sri Lanka. Culturally appropriate needs designed and implemented The study aims adapt the Lankan context determine feasibility of conducting a future trial adapted Methods analysis Eligible participants will identified invited take part randomised controlled trial, which conducted Central Chest Clinic,...
The practicalities and challenges associated with building
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a programme of individually prescribed physical exercise, education and self-management activities. PR recommended in international guidelines for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) other respiratory diseases. still under-recognised tuberculosis (TB) not available many low middle-income countries people with post-TB lung (PTBLD). The main aims the study are to adapt define culturally appropriate Kyrgyzstan living PTBLD test, fully powered...
Background: Melanoma is a malignant skin cancer that arises from melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells in the body responsible for giving its brown or tanned appearance. risk has long been associated with skin, hair, and eye coloration. Generally, people darker have lower of developing because eumelanin serves as better UV protection. Methods: This three year (2021-2023) retrospective study melanoma diagnosed Department source material Departmental bench registers where patients' biodata was...
Background Existing pulmonary rehabilitation services have been adapted to accommodate the excess demands for support people with post-coronavirus disease syndrome. For many low- and middle-income countries, where is not routinely available, interventions specific local contexts are needed. Objective This study aimed examine views of healthcare workers in Nigeria on ways individuals’ recovery from Design An online survey repeated at two time points during pandemic via social media. Setting...
Background After the acute period from severe-acute-respiratory-syndrome-related coronavirus infection, many infection survivors continue to have ongoing symptoms, but little is known about what appropriate support should look like in Kyrgyzstan. Objectives This study aimed explore for who symptoms. Design was conducted 23 April 3 September 2020 using two cross-sectional online surveys Russian language. The survey anonymously and voluntarily consisted of 16 questions. Setting Bishkek,...
Background Although many people are supportive of their deidentified health care data being used for research, concerns about privacy, safety, and security remain. There is low awareness how research related governance. Transparency crucial building public trust. One proposed solution to ensure that affected communities notified, particularly marginalized where there has previously been a lack engagement mistrust. Objective This study aims explore patient perspectives on the use from...
Malawi has a substantial burden of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) which cause significant morbidity and loss economic productivity, affecting patients, families health systems. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is highly recommended non-pharmacological intervention in the clinical management people with CRDs. However, lacks published evidence on implementation PR for This trial will test feasibility acceptability implementing culturally appropriate hospital-based programme among adults...
Abstract Background: After the acute period from SARS-CoV-2 infection, many COVID-19 survivors continue to have ongoing symptoms. There is a need render assistance such in Kyrgyzstan but it unclear how support should be designed. This study aimed examine what this look like, specifically persisting post-COVID symptoms, views on optimal timing, suitable delivery methods, content of support, and obstacles implementation. Methods: was conducted by using two cross-sectional online surveys...
<h3>Introduction and Objectives</h3> South Asian individuals living with asthma in the UK are more likely to experience excess morbidity increased hospitalisation rates than any other ethnic group. Prevention is an integral part of self- management (Pinnock, 2015). Failure adhere prescribed regimens common amongst this population. This study investigated people's experiences asthma, including medication adherence, use non-pharmacological treatment approaches, healthcare professional...
<b>Introduction:</b> The burden of PTBLD is an urgent problem in developing countries. importance PR well evidenced, yet no service currently available for adults living with Central Asia. To develop appropriate service, it important to speak potential referrers and who will be involved the program. <b>Aims:</b> Explore views a culturally-adapted <b>Methods:</b> 15 interviews 9 focus groups (48 PTBLD) were carried out Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Thematic analysis was conducted. <b>Results:</b> Five...
<b>Introduction:</b> PR is a low-cost, high-impact intervention. Despite its effectiveness in western countries, it sparsely available low resource settings such as Sri Lanka. has to be acceptable people living with COPD and the healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved referral delivery. <b>Aims:</b> To obtain views of potential referrers deliverers adults on adaptations required make specific Lankan context. <b>Methods:</b> Nine semi-structured interviews (7 doctors, 2 physiotherapists) two...
Abstract Background Cervical cancer continues to generate a significant burden of disease and death in low- middle-income countries (LMICs). Lack awareness poor access early screening pre-cancer treatment contribute the high mortality. We describe here implementation integration practical routine cervical screen treat services into public health system Nigeria. Methods conducted an observational study 177 government facilities Lagos, Kaduna, Rivers State, Nigeria from January December 2021,...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (CO-VID-19) is known to predominantly present with respiratory symptoms; however, a significant proportion of patients digestive symptoms. These symptoms are often non-specific and as such prompt the treating physician request further imaging evaluation. Understanding abdominal findings in COVID-19 their possible associations thus crucial direct patient care prevent misdiagnosis. The aim this study was describe on both computed tomography (CT) ultrasound scans cases...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Although many people are supportive of their deidentified health care data being used for research, concerns about privacy, safety, and security remain. There is low awareness how research related governance. Transparency crucial building public trust. One proposed solution to ensure that affected communities notified, particularly marginalized where there has previously been a lack engagement mistrust. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aims explore...