A5080042089- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Medical and Biological Sciences
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Family Support in Illness
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Biofield Effects and Biophysics
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Global Health Care Issues
Griffith University
2020-2024
Bournemouth University
2022
University of Liverpool
2022
Wroclaw Medical University
2019-2021
Menzies School of Health Research
2021
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Brugmann
1997
Université Libre de Bruxelles
1995
Acamprosate is a newly registered drug that appears to reduce alcohol-drinking in both animal models and clinical conditions.In order assess the efficacy safety of treatment detoxified alcoholics, we performed 90-day double-blind trial comparing two dosages acamprosate (1332 mg/day 1998 mg/day).For all parameters, appeared be significantly superior placebo, with trend towards better effect at higher dosage. Furthermore, extremely safe.This study confirms could an interesting adjuvant for...
Objectives: Until now little research has been done to answer the question of whether people with dementia experience stigma. No previous studies investigated possible differences between countries and cultures. Therefore, aims this study were compare stigma (with social isolation, rejection internalised shame as components) among mild cognitive impairment (MCI) (n = 180) in Italy 79), Poland 47) United Kingdom (UK) 54); investigate relationships demographical clinical outcomes.Methods: A...
It is well proven that psychoemotional factors play causative role in development of many civilization diseases. Psychosocial stress effecting with certain oral parafunctions like teeth grinding, bruxism, or cheeks biting. Eventually, all those parafunctional activities may cause increase masticatory muscles tone and provoke its intensification. Literature indicates students must cope greater level stressful situations than the average representative society.
Considering the adverse outcomes of COVID-19, it is essential to provide adequate support and care for people with dementia informal carers. Technology can reduce distress associated social distancing rules decreased access in-person services. This study aimed explore use technology its perceived effects across different settings countries.The sample was composed 127 carers 15 from UK, Italy, Australia Poland. Semi-structured interviews explored participants' experiences using their effects....
Abstract Objectives Ongoing access to psychosocial support is important maintain the well‐being of people with brain tumor (PwBT) and their families; yet, there limited knowledge care access. This qualitative study aimed develop an understanding pathways specific PwBT from perspectives Australian healthcare professionals. Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted 21 professionals working in hospital community services supporting family members. Transcribed coded analyzed...
Objective To assess the relationship between psychoemotional state and signs of oral cavity occlusal nonocclusal parafunctions, together with masseter muscle tone, in undergraduate dentistry students. Methods The study population comprised first fifth grade students who were investigated using psychological health questionnaires, stomatological examination electromyography muscles. Differences variables analysed Student’s t-test or χ 2 -test Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to...
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to scope the psychological support practices of Australian health professionals providing supportive care adults with primary brain tumor. Method Health from multidisciplinary organizations and cancer services completed an online survey focused on for people tumor (PwBT) family members, perceived barriers or gaps in provision. Results 107 professionals, mainly psychology (45%), nursing (20%), social work (10%) backgrounds, survey. Scope practice differed...
The aim of this study was to explore how formal social support changed after implementation the COVID-19 public health measures and these restrictions affected people living with dementia their informal carers in Australia. Sixteen two were interviewed between August November 2020. Participants asked about experiences pandemic impact that had on lives care. Thematic analysis identified four overarching themes describing (a) prepandemic limitations aged care system, (b) system’s response...
Accumulating evidence indicates the effectiveness of cryogenic temperature interventions in rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and chronic low back pain. The application whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) psychiatric aspects medicine was also noted. Nevertheless, exact mechanisms explaining beneficial effect WBC on mood disorders remain unclear. study aimed to assess efficacy repetitive short exposure extremely temperatures mood, quality life as well...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on long-term care facility (LTCF) residents worldwide, with 19% to 72% of COVID-19-–related deaths occurring in LTCFs.1Gordon A.L. Goodman C. Achterberg W. et al.Commentary: COVID homes—challenges and dilemmas healthcare delivery.Age Ageing. 2020; 49: 701-705Crossref PubMed Scopus (138) Google Scholar While facing this critical situation, LTCF personnel have cope an overwhelming workload, depletion adequate personal protection equipment...
Family caregivers of people with high-grade glioma often report high rates psychological distress, which has been attributed to the unique aspects disease and onerous care demands. Clinical practice guidelines advocate for caregiver support from diagnosis through end-of-life bereavement. Yet, research identified that caregivers' needs are overlooked.
Background The Meeting Centres Support Programme (MCSP) offers a combined approach to providing practical, emotional and social support people living with mild moderately severe dementia their family carers in the community.Methods A mixed methods explanatory design was used. evaluation took place within framework of international Joint – Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND) MEETINGDEM study nine Italy, Poland United Kingdom. Eighty-seven 81 completed user survey after three months 83...
Abstract Background Emerging evidence shows an impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with dementia and informal carers, without any evidence-based global comparison to date. The aim this international study was explore compare perceived associated public health restrictions lives carers access care across five countries. Methods Informal who were residing in community UK, Australia, Italy, India, Poland interviewed remotely between April December 2020. Participants asked about...
We examined the costs and cost-effectiveness of Meeting Centre Support Programme (MCSP) implemented piloted in UK, Poland Italy, replicating Dutch model. Centres combine day services for people with dementia carer support. Data were collected over 2015-2016 from MCSP usual care (UC) participants (people dementia-carer dyads) at baseline 6 months. participants' health social (HSC), societal costs, including (MC) attendances. Costs outcomes UC groups compared. Primary outcomes: Persons...
The study's aim was two-fold: (1) to explore the experiences and perceptions of industry, academic, research professionals concerning technologies used within aged care; (2) identify needs-led priorities for future development application care.Global population ageing requires a recalibration care policies, systems, services promote support healthy ageing. It is expected that technology will play an important role in this regard. This study qualitatively assessed landscape use from...
Older people with dementia are particularly at risk of COVID-19; however, relatively little is known about the indirect impact pandemic on lives those living with, and/or caring for someone dementia. The aim this study was to investigate experiences and informal carers during closure available social medical services in Poland COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative thematic analysis semi-structured interviews (n = 5) 21) performed between June August 2020 after first wave Poland. Three overarching...
We undertook a qualitative assessment of aged care technology needs from the perspective consumers and providers using cross-sectional survey that assumed largely open-response format. recruited convenience sample individuals 18 years or older, lived in Australia, self-identified as either an older adult ( n = 133), informal caregiver 27), and/or clinician, healthcare practitioner, provider 148). Survey responses were analyzed descriptive content analysis approach to interpret meaning...
Objectives This is the first study to focus on role and impact of a psychosocial intervention, Meeting Centre Support Programme (MCSP), for people living with dementia mild cognitive impairment (MCI) experience stigmatisation across three different European countries.Method A pre/post-test control group design compared outcomes 114 (n=74) MCI (n=40) in Italy, Poland UK who received either MCSP or usual care (UC). The 'Stigma Impact Scale, neurological disease' (SIS) was administered at two...