A5087055685- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Music Therapy and Health
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Medical Research and Treatments
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
Colorado State University
2019-2021
Barts Health NHS Trust
2018
California Lutheran University
2015
University of Worcester
2013-2014
Saint John's Health Center
2004
Berkeley College
2004
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2003
Stanford Medicine
2002
The impact of having a leg ulcer is well-documented in terms the pain, restrictions and psychosocial difficulties that patients experience. However, current focus on quality life as patient reported outcome measure overlooks importance individual's well-being. In this article, we argue shift from to well-being will contribute more proactive centred approach care which should all aspire contemporary settings.
Two versions of the time-tradeoff (TTO) method were compared. In personal TTO version, 31 prostate cancer patients decided whether they personally would give up some longevity to have perfect health rather than a longer life in state poor associated with cancer. impersonal 28 compared two hypothetical friends, one whom has but will live less time other who is health, and which person be. All evaluated three states. The methods assessed by examining 1) how well distinguished states varying...
To investigate the incidence of sleep disruption in people with chronic leg ulcers and to explore which factors may contribute problems.A questionnaire survey was completed by a convenience sample 52 ulcer patients attending community-based Leg Clubs England Wales. The assessed wound pain, quality sleep, contributing general health.Sixty-nine per cent (n=36) reported disruption, 88% stating that they wake at least once during night. General pain most frequently-cited cause (58%), while...
To reduce the time between arrival at hospital of a patient with acute myocardial infarction and administration thrombolytic therapy (door to needle time) by introduction nurse initiated thrombolysis in accident emergency department.Two chest pain specialists (ACPNS) based A&E for 62.5 hours week were responsible initiating department. The service reverts "fast track" system outside these hours, on call medical team prescribing coronary care unit. Prospectively gathered data analysed nine...
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is an effective treatment for healing wounds, which may have additional benefits, such as reduced time spent in hospital and fewer dressing changes. However, with most treatments, NPWT can be painful some patients. Research has shown that the pain accompanying stress of care impair patient quality life delay process, highlighting need to explore ways experience might improved. This article presents part one three studies aimed investigate above. In...
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is considered to be an effective treatment, yet research has highlighted a clear need for its improvement, particularly in reducing pain. This important not only patient well-being and treatment satisfaction but also the healing process. In parts 1 2, care clinicians were invited share their views on patients' experiences of NPWT. Part 3, presented here, explores patients who have had NPWT, through use questionnaire survey interview (n = 50). Findings...
Despite the clear benefits of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) as a treatment for wounds, it is essential that greater focus given to patient experience this treatment. In particular, important any unpleasant consequences, such pain, stress, and skin trauma are minimised, so promote quality life healing. This article presents part two three studies which aim explore ways in NPWT can be improved. study, views care clinicians (n=12) were investigated depth through semi-structured...
Introduction Over the past decade, yoga has gained popularity in health care. The benefits of can go beyond physical to address psychosocial and emotional. Such gains be beneficial for people who have had a stroke. As leading cause disability, stroke lead challenges returning daily activities. Occupational therapists may use promote engagement activities after This study aimed understand how why occupational integrate into rehabilitation. Methods involved practicing United States. Ten using...
Introduction The study aim was to investigate the perceived impact and experience of long-term involvement in community-based group yoga for people with chronic pain. Methods Eleven participants, who previously completed an 8-week intervention continued attending at a community pain clinic 2 years, participated study. A mixed-methods approach employed. Canadian Occupational Performance Measure data were collected during (baseline) after years (follow-up). Baseline follow-up compared measure...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between overweight status and physical activity (PA) among gender ethnic (non-Hispanic vs. minority) sub-groups in very young children. METHODS: assessed over seven days using ActiGraph GT3X accelerometer 69 toddlers (mean age 1.88 years; 58% male; 38% Hispanic; 43% overweight, defined by weight percentile (≥85th for gender) from Ventura County, California. RESULTS: In total sample, there were no significant differences...
Background: Stroke is the most common cause of adult disability and second death in London, United Kingdom. Social deprivation has been demonstrated to be an important risk factor for stroke. It unclear whether individuals from a lower socioeconomic background suffer more severe strokes. In this study we aim investigate relationship between social stroke severity at presentation hospital. Method: Data was prospectively collected on all patients presenting London tertiary centre 1 st February...
8185 Background: In our information-centric society, the ability to use a personal computer is an essential capability in professional and private lives of millions people around world. The problem persistent swelling or pain one both arms after trauma any kind may affect usage, especially for who must work on prolonged periods time. functional impairment using comfortably with Post Breast Therapy Pain Syndrome (PBTPS) Lymphedema has received little literature research attention. Methods:...
8231 Background: Lymphedema is a potentially severe and debilitating side effect of cancer surgery radiation therapy. It adversely affects an estimated 10 to 30% survivors in both short-term long-term discomfort, chronic pain, debility, loss function the affected limb. Living with lymphedema presents many challenges, physically psychologically. Stress frustration are compounded by lack or conflicting information on cause Increased levels anxiety depression often caused challenges faced...
Abstract Date Presented 04/05/19 This study investigated the perceived impact and experience of long-term involvement in a community-based group yoga class for people with chronic pain. Results indicate that may improve sustain occupational health well-being. Therefore, OTs consider as tool to promote Primary Author Speaker: Caroline Rose Contributing Authors: Arlene Schmid, Alexandra Andrews, Karen Atler, Jennifer Portz
8231 Background: Lymphedema is a potentially severe and debilitating side effect of cancer surgery radiation therapy. It adversely affects an estimated 10 to 30% survivors in both short-term long-term discomfort, chronic pain, debility, loss function the affected limb. Living with lymphedema presents many challenges, physically psychologically. Stress frustration are compounded by lack or conflicting information on cause Increased levels anxiety depression often caused challenges faced...