Louise R. Williams
A5045234098- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
- Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
- Face Recognition and Perception
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Biofield Effects and Biophysics
- Electromagnetic Fields and Biological Effects
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Environmental Monitoring and Data Management
City, University of London
2024
Cranfield University
2022
Glasgow Caledonian University
2018-2022
University of Edinburgh
2021
University of Strathclyde
2016
Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) plus electromyographic biofeedback or PFMT alone for stress mixed urinary incontinence in women. Design Parallel group randomised controlled trial. Setting 23 community and secondary care centres providing continence Scotland England. Participants 600 women aged 18 older, newly presenting with between February 2014 July 2016: 300 were to alone. Interventions both groups offered six appointments a therapist...
Anxiety in pregnancy and after giving birth (the perinatal period) is highly prevalent but under-recognised. Robust methods of assessing anxiety are essential for services to identify treat women appropriately.
Background Urinary incontinence affects one in three women worldwide. Pelvic floor muscle training is an effective treatment. Electromyography biofeedback (providing visual or auditory feedback of internal movement) adjunct that may improve outcomes. Objectives To determine the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness biofeedback-mediated intensive pelvic (biofeedback training) compared with basic for treating female stress urinary mixed incontinence. Design A multicentre,...
Abstract Background Anxiety is estimated to affect between 15 and 20 per cent of women during pregnancy postpartum. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in wide-ranging changes how people lived, worked socialised around the world. COVID pandemic-related restrictions maternity services may have exacerbated anxiety postnatal period. This study aimed determine: (1) levels exposure perceived risk; (2) adherence Government guidelines restrictions; (3) impact COVID-related on perinatal mental health UK....
For screening for anxiety during pregnancy and after birth to be efficient effective it is important know the optimal time screen in order identify women who might benefit from treatment.
Anxiety in pregnancy and postnatally is highly prevalent but under-recognized. To identify perinatal anxiety, assessment tools must be acceptable to women who are pregnant or postnatal.
Abstract Background Anxiety in pregnancy and postpartum is highly prevalent but under-recognised. To identify perinatal anxiety, assessment tools must be acceptable, relevant, easy to use for women the period. Methods determine acceptability ease of anxiety measures pregnant or ( n = 41) we examined five versions four measures: Generalised Disorder scale (GAD) 2-item 7-item versions; Whooley questions; Clinical Outcomes Routine Evaluation (CORE-10); Stirling Antenatal Scale (SAAS). Cognitive...
Background Anxiety affects around one in five women during pregnancy and after birth. However, there is no systematic information on the proportion of with perinatal anxiety disorders who want or receive treatment. Aims To examine (a) prevalence birth a population-based sample, (b) treatment Method This study conducted 403 diagnostic interviews early ( n = 102), mid-pregnancy 99), late 102) postpartum 100). Participants also completed self-report measures previous/current mental health...
Background: Speech and language therapy (SLT) interventions for people with aphasia are complex – example, vary by delivery model (face-to-face, tele-rehabilitation), dynamic (group, 1-to-1) provider. Therapists tailor the functional relevance intervention difficulty to individual’s needs. Therapy regimes planned at a specific intensity (hours per week), frequency (number of weekly sessions), duration (time from start end intervention) dose (total number hours). Detailed transparent...
Background Collation of aphasia research data across settings, countries and study designs using big principles will support analyses different language modalities, levels impairment, therapy interventions in this heterogeneous population. Big approaches may vital analyses, which are unachievable within individual trial datasets. However, we lack insight into the requirements for a systematically created database, feasibility challenges potential utility type collated.Aim To report...
Background We require high-quality information on the current burden, types of therapy and resources available, methods delivery, care pathways long-term outcomes for people with aphasia.Aim To document inform international delivery post-stroke aphasia treatment, to optimise recovery reintegration aphasia.Methods & Procedures Multi-centre, prospective, non-randomised, open study, employing blinded outcome assessment, where appropriate, including aphasia, able attend 30 minutes during initial...
Abstract Background Women from areas of social deprivation and minority ethnic groups are more likely to experience poor physical health have higher rates mental problems relative women less socially disadvantaged groups. However, very little research has examined this in relation perinatal anxiety. The current study aims determine prevalence, risk factors desire for treatment anxiety three regions the UK with diverse regional characteristics. Methods completed measures early, mid-,...
Background: People with aphasia present different of demographic, language, stroke, and impairment profiles. A Cochrane review found that two-thirds included trials had comparison data on p...
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