A5007622432- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Pancreatic function and diabetes
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Noise Effects and Management
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Cognitive Functions and Memory
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Frailty in Older Adults
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre
2019-2025
University of Manchester
2016-2025
Washington University in St. Louis
2024
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
2019
Mackay Base Hospital
2017
Northumbria University
2013-2016
Manchester Metropolitan University
2012-2013
University of Wisconsin–Madison
1986-2013
University of Lincoln
2013
Trinity College Dublin
2010
Background: A growing number of apps to support good mental health and well-being are available on digital platforms. However, very few studies have examined older adults’ attitudes toward the use these apps, despite increasing uptake technologies by this demographic.
ABSTRACT Sexuality and intimacy in care homes for older people are overshadowed by concern with prolonging physical and/or psychological autonomy. When sexuality have been addressed scholarship, this can reflect a sexological focus concerned how to continue sexual activity reduced capacity. We review the (Anglophone) academic practitioner literatures bearing on relation home residents (though much of applies generally). highlight ageism (or ageist erotophobia), which defines as post-sexual,...
Data resource basicsThe Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) monitors the prevalence of mental illness and access to treatment in general population for England's National Statistics.The primary aims survey series are: • To estimate different disorders population.• establish what proportion people with a disorder are receipt treatment.• produce temporal trends use compare circumstances without disorder.The consists four repeat cross-sectional surveys.The first two covered Britain...
The benefits of involving those with lived experience in the design and development health technology are well recognized, reporting co-design best practices has increased over past decade. However, it is important to recognize that methods protocols behind patient public involvement vary depending on population accessed. This especially when considering individuals living cognitive impairments, such as dementia, who likely have needs experiences unique their capabilities. We worked...
ABSTRACT Older care home residents are excluded from the sexual imaginary. Based on a consultative study involving interviews with three residents, female spouses of and two focus groups staff (N = 16), making an overall sample 22 participants, we address neglected subject older residents' sexuality intimacy needs. Using thematic analysis, highlight how residents’ spouses’ accounts can reflect ageist erotophobia occurring within conditions panoptical control that help construct as...
Objectives Disease-related stigma is associated with poor mental health and wellbeing in people Parkinson's disease. Urdu language tools for measuring are not yet available. The aim of this study was therefore to develop validate an version the Stigma Scale Chronic Illness-8 (SSCI-8).
Abstract Average lifespans for people with physical disabilities are increasing; yet there is limited knowledge about their perceptions of what it means to age well. The criteria Rowe and Kahn’s influential model successful ageing effectively preclude a long-term disability. Several authors have attempted develop more-inclusive models ageing. aim this study was explore either spinal cord injury (SCI) or post-polio syndrome (PPS). We used an emic-based methodology, recruited from Australia 17...
A survey of tobacco retailers was conducted to evaluate the efficacy Tobacco Institute's "It's Law" program, which has goal eliminating illegal sale minors. Only 4.5% (7) 156 surveyed were participating in program. Eighty-six percent who program willing illegally sell cigarettes children, compared with 88% (131/149) not participating.
<h3>Background</h3> Inattention is a core clinical feature of delirium and yet the particular aspects attentional impairment associated with this are poorly understood. Objective methods for assessing inattention also lacking. A new set computerised tests deficits designed use in patients have been developed. Test performances delirium, dementia cognitively normal controls compared. <h3>Methods</h3> Eight novel tasks measuring sustained visual attention were administered to 20 older using...
To determine whether multiple computer use behaviours can distinguish between cognitively healthy older adults and those in the early stages of cognitive decline, to investigate these are associated with functional ability.Older impairment (n = 20) controls 24) completed assessments abilities a series semi-directed tasks. Computer were captured passively using bespoke software.The profile was significantly different impaired compared control participants including more frequent pauses,...
Hearing loss is highly prevalent in dementia; however, people with dementia are less likely to use hearing aids consistently than intact cognition are. This qualitative study the first of its kind explore factors that influence aid from perspective community-living mild moderate and their care partners. Eleven UK-based dyads European SENSE-Cog Randomized Controlled Trial a sensory intervention for completed semi-structured interviews based on Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Our findings...