A5084034718- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Global Peace and Security Dynamics
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Health and Wellbeing Research
University of Bradford
2017-2023
University of Birmingham
2013-2021
Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
2014
University of Worcester
2013-2014
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
1999-2007
University of Wolverhampton
2005
ABSTRACT Family relationships are important for wellbeing across the lifecourse and known to be people living with dementia, bringing benefits self-esteem identity, as well providing support at home. Recent research has explored impact of dementia upon relationships. Much this is qualitative in nature rarely included systematic reviews, however, it potential provide significant contributions understanding interplay between family inform interventions. A synthesis concerning was undertaken,...
This paper is a report of study to explore perceptions ageing, dementia and ageing-associated mental health difficulties amongst British people Punjabi Indian origin.People from ethnic minorities are often under-represented in services. Contributing factors may include lack knowledge these communities, detection primary care, expectations family care appropriate For this change, greater needed about awareness conceptualization minority communities.A focus-group was conducted between 2001...
ABSTRACT Organisational culture of institutions providing care for older people is increasingly recognised as influential in the quality provided. There little research, however, that specifically examines processes home and how these may be associated with care. In this paper we draw from an empirical study carried out United Kingdom (UK) investigating relationship between residents' experience Eleven UK homes were included in-depth comparative case design using extensive observation...
Young onset dementia is associated with distinctive support needs but existing research on service provision has been largely small scale and qualitative. Our objective was to explore use, cost satisfaction across the UK.Information about socio-demographic characteristics, use were gathered from people young (YOD) and/or a family member/supporter via national survey.Two hundred thirty-three responses analysed. Diagnosis most commonly received through Memory Clinic or Neurology. The type of...
Objectives Studies on service needs of people with young onset dementia have taken a problem-oriented approach resulting recommendations focusing reducing shortcomings. This study aimed to build 'what works' in real-life practice by exploring the nature post-diagnostic support services that were perceived positively younger and carers.Method Positive examples gathered between August 2017 September 2018, via national survey. Inductive thematic analysis was employed explore experienced...
There is a significant lack of evidence regarding optimum models for service provision in young onset dementia (YOD). Our study aim was to gather detailed information about services experienced as helpful by those with YOD and family carers. The objective identify the core features these inform design, delivery improvements. A qualitative approach based on appreciative inquiry used, posing open-ended questions helpful, part national UK survey people We used inductive thematic analysis...
Abstract Evidence on post-diagnostic support for people with young onset dementia is scarce. Previous studies have employed a problem-focused approach; however, evidence ‘what works’ in real-life practice essential to develop recommendations service design and delivery. This study aimed provide insight into from the perspectives of their supporters. We gathered free-text responses positive experiences via UK cross-sectional survey. Inductive thematic analysis was used identify objectives...
Younger people living with dementia (YPD) have been actively engaged in challenging society's attitude to dementia.Despite their increased visibility though, there are substantial obstacles for YPD receiving a timely and accurate diagnosis gaining access appropriate support.Keith Oliver, has an active member of the Patient Public Involvement (PPI) Forum Angela Project, Alzheimer's Society funded project aimed at improving accuracy post-diagnostic support younger dementia.In this article,...
Trial design A randomised, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre study with health economic and nested qualitative studies to determine if mifepristone (Mifegyne ® , Exelgyn, Paris, France) plus misoprostol is superior alone for the resolution of missed miscarriage. Methods Women diagnosed miscarriage in first 14 weeks pregnancy were randomly assigned (1 : 1 ratio) receive 200 mg oral or matched placebo, followed by 800 μg 2 days later. web-based randomisation system...
Abstract Research concerning the reciprocal influence of relationships and dementia largely focuses on dyadic despite evidence that whole families are affected. Furthermore, such research generally considers more common forms as Alzheimer's disease. Behavioural variant fronto-temporal (bvFTD) primarily although not exclusively affects people below age 65 is distinctly different in its impact from dementia, affecting social cognition therefore relational functioning. We aimed to develop a...
Objectives: Younger people with dementia face significant challenges in gaining access to age- and needs-appropriate support. In this paper, we tell the story so far, of ANGELA Research Project, which seeks develop guidance improve ‘dementia journey’ for younger their families/supporters. Design: Our is one ofa research group aiming conduct clinically relevant achieve positive changes dementia. journey will last 3 years now almost year in. article, aim convey some decisions have made date,...
PIECE-dem is an observational process for researchers reflecting on the lived experience of people with advanced dementia in care homes. The development utilised literature review, discussions dementia, families and practitioners. It was refined over successive practice trials.
We aimed to understand the facilitators developing and sustaining high-quality services for people with young onset dementia (YOD) their families/supporters.This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews commissioners service managers, analyzed using inductive thematic analysis.A purposive sample of providers was selected from diverse areas contrasting YOD services.Eighteen senior staff two took part.For commissioners, key interview topics were experiences commissioning services,...
Including the 'voices' of people living with dementia in a meaningful way is pivotal shaping local, national and international health social care research. The Alzheimer's Society (United Kingdom) funded Angela Project (2016-19) was aimed at improving diagnosis post-diagnostic support for younger dementia. From outset, Team ensured that knowledge expertise onset integral to all decisions taken respect overall project design, implementation, dissemination processes. This achieved by...