A5091900596- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Family Support in Illness
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Romani and Gypsy Studies
University of York
2016-2025
Science City York (United Kingdom)
2024
University of Manchester
2012-2019
Columbia University
2019
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
2008-2014
Department of Medical Sciences
2011-2014
University of Leeds
2000-2012
Medical Research Council
2012
University of Southampton
2012
Durham University
2012
Background Public health interventions that are effective in the general population often assumed to apply people with impairments. However, evidence support this is limited and hence there a need for public research take more explicit account of disability perspectives Objectives (1) To examine literature on theories models disability; (2) assess whether or not, how, intervention studies effectiveness could incorporate inclusive approaches consistent these models; (3) use findings draw out...
Management of chronic neck pain may benefit from additional active self-care-oriented approaches.To evaluate clinical effectiveness Alexander Technique lessons or acupuncture versus usual care for persons with chronic, nonspecific pain.Three-group randomized, controlled trial. (Current Controlled Trials: ISRCTN15186354).U.K. primary care.Persons lasting at least 3 months, a score 28% on the Northwick Park Questionnaire (NPQ) and associated disability, no serious underlying pathology.12...
We introduce the social model of disability by reflecting on its origins and legacy, with particular reference to work Union Physically Impaired against Segregation. argue that there has been a gradual rolling back rights entitlements associated disability. Yet no alternative for proposed in response such threats disabled people's human rights. Disabled people need stronger acts as means society which enables ensures their rights; right live dignified life, well an environment flourish
General practitioners (GPs) have a key role in cancer detection as the usual first point of contact for patients with potential symptoms. Nevertheless, there is limited work that investigates their perceptions early cancer. To address this gap, we aimed to gain an in-depth understanding diagnosis from perspective GPs. Individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted 55 GPs North and East England Greater London. All recorded professionally transcribed verbatim. Repeated...
There has been increasing interest in the way parents cope with childhood chronic illness and a shift away from merely describing 'burdens' of care. An emphasis on coping by introducing ideas such as co-ordinated, accessible appropriate service delivery well empowerment raises important policy practice issues for public health. This paper, drawing qualitative material project evaluating support to families caring child haemoglobinopathy, examines how their responsibilities. First, it...
Religion is believed to have a significant impact on individuals from minority ethnic groups when making decisions about prenatal genetic screening, diagnosis and termination of pregnancy. This study aimed explore the views South-Asian African-Caribbean communities towards pregnancy for sickle cell disorders thalassaemia major influence (1) faith religion, (2) perceived severity conditions, (3) religious community leaders.The explored four (Pakistani Muslims, Indian Hindus, Sikhs,...
Abstract Aims Childhood trauma has been associated with adult psychosocial outcomes linked to social exclusion. However, the strength of these associations in general population is unknown. The emergence UK Biobank, rich phenotypic characterization population, affords exploration childhood determinants psychopathology greater statistical power. current study aims explore (1) between and exclusion adulthood (2) role that self‐reported loneliness symptoms distress play associations. Methods...
Effective lifestyle modification facilitated by cardiac rehabilitation is known to reduce the occurrence of adverse coronary events and mortality. South Asians have poorer outcomes after a myocardial infarction than general UK population, but little about their experiences family support, change.To explore nature support available sample Asian White-European patients highlight similarities differences between these groups with regard modification.Using qualitative approach, semi-structured...
Sibling relationships are usually lifelong and reciprocal. They can assume particular significance when a brother or sister has learning disability. Until recently, adult siblings of people with disabilities such as severe autism have been ignored by policy, practice research. This qualitative study contributes to an emerging literature exploring how siblings, who (plus disability) living in England, give meaning their family (and caring) engage service delivery. We spoke 21 using...