The higher education sector is undergoing considerable changes to its working conditions. From regular scrutiny of individual research and teaching quality, audits academic performance, growing expectations arising from the culture 'student experience', it widely recognised that a turbulent sector. Amongst Early Career Academics (ECAs), initial transitions into this work can have consequences for career development willingness remain within profession. Drawing on mixed-mode survey exploring...

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate impact a health psychology-led bariatric rehabilitation service (BRS) on patient weight loss following surgery at 1 year. A single-site open-randomised parallel group control trial based St. Richard’s Hospital in Chichester UK. Patients (n = 162) were recruited immediately prior Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and randomly allocated receive either treatment as usual 80) or BRS 82). involved three 50-min one-to-one sessions with psychologist provided...

Antibiotics are standard treatment for asymptomatic and symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs) in pregnancy. Their overuse, however, can contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) expose the foetus drugs that might affect its development. Preventative behaviours currently best option reduce incidences of UTIs avoid use antibiotics The aim this study was explore women's experiences pregnancy develop an understanding their concerns optimise encourage facilitate appropriate...

Peripheral neuropathy is a neurological disease characterised by pain, numbness, tingling, swelling or muscle weakness due to nerve damage, caused multiple factors such as trauma, infections and metabolic diseases diabetes. In Kuwait 54% of the diabetic population, has peripheral neuropathy. this exploratory, qualitative study conducted in Kuwait, 25 subjects with took part one-on-one, semi-structured interviews lasting 45-60 min. Interviews were transcribed, translated into English coded...

This study explored the predictors of weight loss following orlistat with a focus on both baseline variables and changes in beliefs behaviours occurring over course taking drug. Patients (<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>n</mml:mi><mml:mo>=</mml:mo><mml:mn>566</mml:mn></mml:mrow></mml:math>) prescribed completed questionnaire at after 6 months concerning their weight, behaviours. By majority had lost some showed improvements diet. Many also stopped...

Background Achalasia is a rare motility disorder affecting the oesophagus, leading to difficulties with eating and drinking. Participants in previous studies reported that they needed more social, clinical behavioural support long-term management of achalasia. This study, therefore aimed 1) identify most challenging behaviour for people living achalasia 2) co-design change intervention help address challenges experience. Methods study used qualitative approach involving online focus groups....

Abstract Background Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective form of obesity management for those whose BMI greater than 40 (or 35 with co morbidities). A minority patients, however, either do not show desired loss excess weight or regain by follow up. Research highlights some reasons this variability, which centres on absence any psychological support patients describing how although fixes their body, issues relating to dietary control, self esteem, coping and emotional eating...

Abstract Background Achalasia is a rare motility disorder affecting the oesophagus, which associated with range of symptoms and different treatment strategies. Currently, little known about people's experiences achalasia its management. This study aimed to understand people living achalasia, from initial onset long‐term Method qualitative explored journey outlined care pathway using process map. Ten female five male participants (age range: 40‐73) took part, all aspects their diagnosis,...

The aim of this study is to explore the role attachment styles in obesity. present explored differences insecure between an obese sample waiting for bariatric surgery (n = 195) and age, sex height matched normal weight control group 195). It then predicting change BMI 1 year post 143). reported significantly higher levels anxious lower avoidant than non-obese group. Baseline did not, however, predict surgery. Attachment style different those that are already from who not. was not related loss

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are associated with negative pregnancy outcomes and treated antibiotics. Although beneficial, antibiotic use causes antimicrobial resistance (AMR), therefore their needs to be carefully balanced. Antimicrobial guidelines developed facilitate appropriate prescribing of This study assessed for UTIs in against the National Institute Health Care Excellence (NICE) guideline NG109. Fifty records dated from 1st October 2018 July 2019 were identified three...

Abstract Background Panic disorder is a debilitating anxiety that has serious impact on adolescents’ social and academic functioning general wellbeing. experienced by around 1 to 3% of the adolescent population. The aim this study was examine experiences having panic disorder. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight adolescents primary diagnosis Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis used gain an understanding lived experience Results Two superordinate themes...

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a health risk as it can lead to life‐threatening infections. There has been rise in resistant urinary tract infections (UTIs) which the most common infection pregnancy. This be challenging pregnancy due additional need safeguard foetal development. The study's aim was explore views about AMR women who experienced UTIs Design Fifteen semi‐structured interviews were conducted UK and analysed using thematic analysis. Results highlighted two...

Although obesity surgery is currently the most effective method for achieving weight loss, not all patients lose desired amount of and some show regain. Previous research shows that successful loss may be associated with investment patient feels they have made in their operation. For example, those who feel it has taken more time effort to organise, cost money, been disruptive lives caused pain are likely after Therefore, seems as if greater sense investment, motivation make operation a...

Orlistat is currently the only prescribed form of pharmacological management for obesity and functions by reducing amount fat absorbed from food eaten. Although frequently prescribed, there marked variability in outcomes. A total 10 participants’ experiences gaining weight after taking orlistat were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants attributed their failed loss to mechanisms medication, emphasised a medical model with barriers other weight-loss methods which had also failed....

Background: Although bariatric surgery is widely considered the most effective form of obesity management, some patients receiving describe how their psychological issues remain neglected.This study evaluated impact additional support (a Bariatric Rehabilitation Service (BRS)) on patients' outcomes at 12 months and experiences service 24 months.Methods: Patients were randomised to receive either usual care or BRS rated a range months.Completed data was obtained from 70 (usual care: n=32;...

Peripheral neuropathy is a neurological disorder characterised by pain, numbness, or tingling due to nerve damage. one of the main health issues in Kuwait and rising concern which affects large proportion population, therefore lived experience needs be explored identify areas for improvement care. This qualitative study experiences people living with peripheral Kuwait.Semi-structured interviews were conducted 25 participants recruited from Neurology Outpatient Clinic Ibn Sina Hospital...

Abstract Purpose To investigate whether prenatal screening for thalassemia is presented as a choice, and how the condition described in written information given to pregnant women different countries. Method One leaflet from each of seven countries (UK, The Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Israel, India China) was collected evaluation. Statements relating choice those describing were extracted analysis. Results leaflets varied length 26 74 sentences (mean: 42). Overall, more devoted 5) than...

The majority of university curricula for health professionals does not incorporate courses on human nutrition and its links with planetary health. This primarily applies to medical pharmacy students, who have important counselling roles are at the forefront public To address this issue, EIT Food recently launched an online course nutrition, health, sustainability. Learners were able provide feedback through end-of-course survey social interaction FutureLearn platform. was very well attended...

Abstract Introduction Achalasia is a rare oesophageal condition that affects the motility of body and relaxation lower sphincter. Even most effective treatments are unlikely to be curative. The main goal medical interventions mitigation symptoms. pharmacologic, endoscopic surgical achieve symptom relief. As all only help alleviate symptoms, it important for people living with achalasia use non-pharmacological manage their condition. Aim This study aimed evaluate feasibility recruitment...

<ns3:p><ns3:bold>Background</ns3:bold>: Whilst bariatric surgery remains the most effective form of weight management, some patients show less than optimal loss. This study evaluated impact focusing on investment have made in to improve health outcomes.</ns3:p><ns3:p> <ns3:bold>Methods</ns3:bold>: The used a randomised control trial design with allocated either or intervention group. Patients were recruited from University College Hospital, London and half randomly arm described they had...