A5102005776- Family and Disability Support Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Social Robot Interaction and HRI
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- AI in Service Interactions
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
University of Bedfordshire
2016-2025
Semmelweis University
2019
The Royal Free Hospital
2004-2013
Yale University
2013
King's College London
2013
University College London
2004-2013
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
2012
Middlesex University
2006-2007
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust
2002-2004
St Ann’s Hospital
2002-2004
Accessible summary In the previous paper we described a model explaining differences in rates of conflict and containment between wards, grouping causal factors into six domains: staff team, physical environment, outside hospital, patient community, characteristics regulatory framework. This reviews evaluates evidence for from previously published research. The is supported, but not very strong. More research using more rigorous methods required order to confirm or improve this model....
Abstract This trial represents the final stage of CARESSES project which aimed to develop and evaluate a culturally competent artificial intelligent system embedded into social robots support older adult wellbeing. A parallel group, single-blind randomised controlled was conducted across care homes in England Japan. Participants randomly allocated Experimental Group or Control 1 received Pepper robot for up 18 h 2 weeks. Two versions intelligence were tested: fully (Experimental Group) more...
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are among the most vulnerable people in world today. Previous research highlights that conflict-induced forced displacement can cause problems with mental health and wellbeing. This study aimed to contribute this body of knowledge by investigating health, quality life, life satisfaction IDPs living Nakuru, Kenya.A questionnaire included General Health Questionnaire-12, Satisfaction Life Scale, a modified version WHO Quality Life-BREF tool was used for data...
Libya is following the trend observed in developing countries of steadily becoming more obese, such that obesity has reached epidemic proportions twenty-first century. The prevalence than doubled last three decades, with numbers overweight and obese adults being continuing to grow. Therefore, this study aimed estimate describe among Libyan men women. A cross-sectional survey was conducted examine population. multistage sampling technique employed select 401 randomly from Benghazi electoral...
Carers' satisfaction with psychiatric services related to information and advice is generally poor. This may be particularly true for trying meet the needs of ethnically diverse communities. It important that attempt ameliorate carers' concerns as early possible. The authors aimed assess impact a brief educational support service on carers patients first episode psychotic illness.Carers all identified psychosis in defined catchment area North London were invited participate. Following...
Older adults experience age-related physiological changes that increase sensitivity and decrease tolerance to alcohol there are a number of harms such as falls, social isolation elder abuse, which compounded by misuse. Despite this unique vulnerability the fact older is increasing, literature on drinking behaviour alcohol-related harm in sparse. This article describes secondary analysis UK data address knowledge gap.Secondary national statistics hospital admissions deaths, from General...
Cultural competence is a well known requirement for an effective healthcare, widely investigated in the nursing literature. We claim that personal assistive robots should likewise be culturally competent, aware of general cultural characteristics and different forms they take individuals, sensitive to differences while perceiving, reasoning, acting. Drawing inspiration from existing guidelines competent healthcare state-of-the-art robotics, we identify key robot capabilities which enable...
This article describes the design of an intervention study that focuses on whether and to what degree culturally competent social robots can improve health well-being related outcomes among older adults residing long-term care homes. The trial forms final stage international, multidisciplinary CARESSES project aimed at designing, developing evaluating assist people according culture individual they are supporting. importance cultural competence has been demonstrated in previous nursing...
Autistic individuals might undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination for clinical concerns or research. Increased sensory stimulation, lack of appropriate environmental adjustments, streamlined communication in the MRI suite may pose challenges to autistic patients and render scans inaccessible. This study aimed at (i) exploring scan experiences adults United Kingdom; (ii) identifying barriers enablers toward successful safe examinations; (iii) assessing individuals'...
Abstract Background Autistic individuals encounter numerous barriers in accessing healthcare, including communication difficulties, sensory sensitivities, and a lack of appropriate adjustments. These issues are particularly acute during MRI scans, which involve confined spaces, loud noises, the necessity to remain still. There remains no unified approach preparing autistic for procedures. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with parents carers UK explore their experiences,...
• Although successful rehabilitation of cardiac patients should include consideration their sexuality, there is a paucity data regarding the sexual activity female who have had myocardial infarctions. We report on interviews with 130 such patients. Sexual concerns soon developed in 30% those sexually active before infarction. Fear resumption was expressed by 51% and 44% husbands. not resumed 27%, unchanged decreased 44%. Only 45% total group received instructions discharge, only 18% cases...