A5085039121- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Music Therapy and Health
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Cancer survivorship and care
- High Altitude and Hypoxia
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Drilling and Well Engineering
- Physical Activity and Health
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
Brunel University of London
2019-2025
University of Southampton
2012-2025
RMIT University
2025
University of Cape Town
2024
Department of Medical Sciences
2024
ConocoPhillips (United States)
2023
London Centre for Nanotechnology
2023
School District of Philadelphia
2022
Imperial College London
2018-2021
Royal Brompton Hospital
2017-2021
There are few evidence-based interventions for long COVID; however, holistic approaches supporting recovery advocated. We assessed whether an online breathing and wellbeing programme improves health related quality-of-life (HRQoL) in people with persisting breathlessness following COVID-19.
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common inflammatory respiratory diseases, which impose a substantial burden on healthcare systems society. Fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) long-acting β2 agonists (LABA), often administered using dry powder inhalers (DPIs), frequently prescribed to control persistent asthma COPD. Use DPIs has been associated with poor inhalation technique, can lead increased resource use costs.A model was developed...
Arts in Health interventions show potential to improve the quality of life people with chronic lung disease. Listening music, making and dance have accepted established roles lives without However, their utility disease management is infrequently considered by medical professionals. The aim this review examine use music treatment self-management Although evidence base currently limited, existing research suggests a range biopsychosocial benefits. As personalised medicine social prescribing...
Background Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) and bronchoscopic lung (BLVR) with endobronchial valves can improve outcomes in appropriately selected patients emphysema. However, no direct comparison data exist to inform clinical decision making people who appear suitable for both procedures. Our aim was investigate whether LVRS produces superior health when compared BLVR at 12 months. Methods This multicentre, single-blind, parallel-group trial randomised from five UK hospitals, were a...
Singing for lung health (SLH) is a popular arts-in-health activity people with long-term respiratory conditions. Participants report biopsychosocial benefits, however, research on impact limited. The 'SLH: Improving Experiences of Lung Disease trial', randomised controlled, single (assessor) blind, trial 12 weeks SLH versus usual care chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (n=120) was setup to help address this. first group (n=18, nine singing and controls) started face-to-face (five...
Introduction SARS-CoV-2 has restricted access to face-to-face delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). Evidence suggests that telehealth-PR is non-inferior outpatient PR. However, it unknown whether patients who have been referred programmes can feasibly complete an online-PR programme. Methods This service evaluation used a mixed-methods approach investigate rapid PR remodelling using the University Gloucestershire eLearn Moodle platform. Quantitative baseline demographic and outcome data...
To explore physiotherapists' opinions of physiotherapy assessment Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD).
Background Guidelines recommend that asthma medication should be stepped down to the minimally effective dose achieves symptom control. Stepping aims prevent adverse effects and unnecessary costs but is often not implemented in primary care, where most patients with are managed. Little known about experiences views of regarding stepping down. Methods Patients stable asthma, regular use a preventer inhaler, from general practitioner practices across England, participated survey and/or...
Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation(PR) is a highly effective intervention for people with chronic respiratory disease, however it not known how best to sustain its benefits. Clinical trials are needed establish if participation in Singing Lung Health(SLH) groups following PR will improve health-related quality-of-life, healthcare utilisation and exercise capacity compared usual care. A feasibility study would help guide development of these. Methods: In multi-centre, mixed-methods...
Introduction: Abnormal breathing patterns unexplained by pathophysiology are typically referred to using terms including chronic breathlessness syndrome or complex breathlessness. Often patients with these conditions physiotherapy for an assessment of this breathlessness, where some diagnosed pattern disorder (BrPD) dysfunctional (DB). The condition seen in occurs at least 10% the general population, increasing 29−40% coexisting conditions. Inconsistency nomenclature and reduces recognition...
Aims: Singing for Lung Health (SLH) is a novel intervention individuals with respiratory disease. Qualitative results suggest benefits to physical, mental and emotional health. Limited data also objective improvements in measures of quality life SLH are achievable. It not known how effective the groups supported by British Foundation (BLF) UK are. The was understand clinical impact has on Methods: BLF conducted questionnaire survey singers disease from new set up 2016–2017. Questionnaires...
Rationale Dietary nitrate supplementation has been proposed as a strategy to improve exercise performance, both in healthy individuals and people with COPD. We aimed assess whether it could enhance the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) Methods This double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, randomised controlled study performed at four UK centres, enrolled adults Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade II–IV COPD Medical Research Council dyspnoea score 3–5...
Dietary nitrate supplementation improves skeletal muscle oxygen utilisation and vascular endothelial function. We hypothesised that these effects might be sufficient to improve exercise performance in patients with COPD hypoxia severe enough require supplemental oxygen.We conducted a single-centre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study, enrolling adults who were established users of long-term therapy. Participants performed an endurance shuttle walk test, using their prescribed...
Dysfunctional breathing is common among people with and without primary respiratory pathology. While anxiety can contribute to dysfunctional breathing, the underpinning mechanism unclear. One explanation that induces conscious, vigilant monitoring of disrupting "automatic" mechanics. We validated a new tool quantifies such breathing-related "vigilance": Breathing Vigilance Questionnaire (Breathe-VQ).
Abstract Androulakis-Korakakis, P, Langdown, L, Lewis, A, Fisher, JP, Gentil, Paoli, and Steele, J. Effects of exercise modality during additional “high-intensity interval training” on aerobic fitness strength in powerlifting strongman athletes. J Strength Cond Res 32(2): 450–457, 2018—Powerlifters athletes have a necessity for optimal levels muscular while maintaining sufficient capacity to perform recover between events. High-intensity training (HIIT) has been popularized its efficacy...
Introduction Participating in singing is considered to have a range of social and psychological benefits. However, the physiological demands its intensity as physical activity are not well understood. Methods We compared cardiorespiratory parameters while completing components Singing for Lung Health sessions, with treadmill walking at differing speeds (2, 4 6 km/hour). Results Eight healthy adults were included, none whom reported regular participation formal activities. induced acute...
This study aimed to investigate the impact of socio-psychological factors, such as nationalism, internationalism, collectivism, conservativism, patriotism, and cultural openness, on consumer ethnocentrism its effect purchase intentions among South African consumers. A total 203 responses were collected from consumers over age 18 through an electronic self-administered survey. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was used analyze data. The findings revealed that...
Introduction Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) and endobronchial valve (EBV) placement can produce substantial benefits in appropriately selected people with emphysema. The UK Volume Reduction (UKLVR) registry is a national multicentre observational study set up to support quality standards assess outcomes from LVR procedures at specialist centres across the UK. Methods Data were analysed for all patients undergoing an procedure (LVRS/EBV) who recruited into participating between January...
Introduction Singing for Lung Health (SLH) groups are an increasingly popular intervention people with respiratory disease. There limited data as to how these should be developed and run. We aimed evaluate the experience of singing leaders both assess training provided by British Foundation (BLF) provide information guide future development programmes. Methods A convenience sample 15 who had received BLF SLH participated in service evaluation. Fifteen were observed, leader interviews...
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is recommended for patients functionally restricted by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, attendance and adherence to PR remains suboptimal. No previous research has explored COPD patient experiences during the key period from referral initiation of in United Kingdom. This aimed explore lived experience referred programmes prior participation. participants were recruited referrals two community programmes. Semi-structured interviews with...
The aim of this service improvement project was to gain understanding the patient experience lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) and endobronchial valve (EBV) placement, from referral through post-discharge care. Focus group interviews were carried out in two tertiary centres London Leicester, UK. Sixteen patients who had undergone (LVRS), or both, recruited. Prior participation each focus group, participants completed a questionnaire guide discussion. Thematic analysis identified common...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) offered to patients with functional breathlessness. However, access PR limited. The objective this study was evaluate whether 4-week education exercise programme COPD Medical Research Council (MRC) dyspnoea 1–2 improves self-management. Patients were recruited by their GP attend four weekly 2-h sessions provided multidisciplinary team. completed outcome measures before...
This study sought to determine whether differential treatment effects in the targeted mechanisms of change and eating disorder (ED) symptoms are associated with patterns attrition from a RCT.The main was RCT psychotherapy designed alter non-weight related self-cognitions as means promote recovery health sample 69 women AN or BN. Four groups based on point dropout were compared demographic, ED using logit piecewise mixed modeling.Attrition highest during phase but no significant predictors...