A5043940457- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
Glasgow Caledonian University
2011-2025
Health & Life (Taiwan)
2023-2025
University of Glasgow
2018-2022
College of Healthcare Management
2022
Robert Gordon University
2016-2017
Centre for Nursing Innovation
2011
University of Stirling
2006-2010
University of Toledo
2009
Bowling Green State University
2008
In this article we focus on the experiences of 18 people with colorectal cancer, involved in a large longitudinal qualitative study to explore people’s cancer within first year following diagnosis. Three depth interviews over course were carried out. During analysis, drew biographically informed approaches understanding chronic illness, particularly work Bury and Charmaz, extent which diagnosis experience as disruptive. We biographical that individuals carry out context an assault their...
Abstract Background Social skills interventions (SSIs) are effective for enhancing social and decreasing mental health problems in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, these have been designed their effectiveness has established Western countries. Lack of culturally acceptable SSIs Asian nations is a possible barrier to implementing tailored that address the unique requirements ASD individuals across countries cultures. This study aims explore needs preferences ASD,...
There is a lack of evidence-based research in the use Telehealth within palliative care UK, particularly Scotland. The aim this project was to evaluate current applications across Scotland, and how these future are perceived by patients, carers professionals. This paper reports on qualitative findings from focus groups with patients three geographical areas individual interviews key stakeholders who currently work high low activity. indicated that initiatives welcomed but should be an...
Community nurses are well placed to promote and support stroke survivors engage in self-management. The aim of this study was develop a self-management intervention that could be tailored towards survivors' needs, goals levels activation, the first year post-stroke.Mixed method study, designed accordance with British Medical Research Council's (MRC) guidance for development evaluation complex interventions. developed evaluated two phases. underpinned by theoretical concept patient activation...
Despite the importance of sleep, assessment sleep quality does not form part standard clinical care in intensive unit (ICU). Continuous self-reported ICU patients' has been strongly recommended. Prior to implementing such an ICU, it is important assess acceptability this method ICU's patients. The aims study were patients completing daily self-reports on during their stay and disruptive factors time ICU.
<ns3:p>Background In the UK, over 100,000 people have a stroke annually. Over 1.3 million live with effects of stroke, including problems mobility, communication, cognition, anxiety, depression and fatigue. Previous research has tested single interventions to improve outcomes in separate, fixed design, parallel-group trials. Evidence generation been slow inefficient. Adaptive trial designs are required, better understand multiple treatments, targeting questions simultaneously. We undertook...
Abstract Title. Experiences of self‐care in patients with colorectal cancer: a longitudinal study. Aim. This paper is report study to explore patients’ experiences during 6‐month course chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Background. A greater degree patient involvement increasingly being encouraged, however, little known about actively involved their self‐care. Methods. Semi‐structured interviews were carried out 11 at the beginning and end cancer Scottish centre between March 2005 June...
Aim. This paper reports the qualitative findings from a mixed methods study which explored patients’ understandings of perceived control in relation to their self care during chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. Background. A greater degree patient involvement is increasingly being encouraged; however, little known about how factors such as influence active care. Design. Qualitative, longitudinal study. Methods. Semi structured interviews were conducted with 11 patients before and after six...
Social skills interventions have been shown to improve social in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Because the majority of trialled Western countries, they may not be generalisable Asian countries a different cultural background. The purpose this review was determine efficacy and adaptability for ASD (aged 10–19 years) countries. This incorporated quantitative mixed methods published, peer-reviewed research. Five electronic databases were searched. followed PRISMA guidelines....
Objectives (1) Assess whether cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a feasible and acceptable model of for postsurgical colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors, (2) evaluate trial procedures. This article reports the results first objective. Design setting A pragmatic pilot randomised controlled with embedded qualitative study was conducted in 3 UK hospitals CR facilities. Descriptive statistics were used to summarise parameters indicative intervention feasibility acceptability. Interviews focus groups...
Genetic testing and counselling are critical in assessing breast cancer risk tailoring treatment strategies. However, several barriers hinder patients from opting for genetic testing/counselling, leading to fewer than one-third of undergoing even being offered counselling. A granular understanding these is essential overcoming them.