A5003112004- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2013-2017
North Tyneside General Hospital
2012-2013
Chronic refractory cough (CRC) is a common problem in respiratory clinics. Adverse effects on quality of life are documented the literature, but relatively little known about underlying psychological factors this patient population. We aimed to investigate association with chronic cough, comparing CRC explained and non-cough groups. 67 patients attending specialist clinic (CRC, n=25; n=42) 22 individuals participated. All participants completed Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale, Big...
Chronic refractory cough patients have persistent, unexplained, treatment-resistant symptoms. Very little is known about non-physiological processes underlying chronic or patients’ experience of the condition. In all, 14 participated in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were based on comprehensive cognitive behavioural model and analysed thematically. Eight key themes emerged illustrating that onset persistence complex, often involving multiple interlinking factors. Themes highlighted...
Background: Non-pharmacological breathlessness management programmes have been shown to be beneficial in the of lung cancer–related dyspnoea for more than 10 years. What is not so clear how they work. Aim: To evaluate patients with intrathoracic malignancy (lung cancer or pleural mesothelioma) undergoing non-pharmacological benefited from programme, using a qualitative methodology. Design and Setting: Consecutive completing programme were invited interviewed (semi-structured audio-recorded)...
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) services often are used for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study describes the development and evaluation of a tiered service in North Tyneside, United Kingdom, which aimed to increase access PR without negatively affecting clinical outcomes.Data were collected retrospectively. Subjects, identified as having COPD by their general practitioner, based on spirometry, basis dyspnea score. Tier 1 (1-2 score) patients prescribed...
This rare and unusual case is about a 54-year-old female, who has pars fractures involving consecutive four-level bilateral spondylolysis spondylolisthesis. Due to the increasing intensity with lumbar instability, patient had severe low back pain. For diagnosis, dynamic X-ray, magnetic resonance, 3D tomography were performed, L2-3-4-5 fracture L3-4 spondylolisthesis observed. was treated surgically byspinal canal decompression at L3-4, L4-5 L5-S1, posterior interbody fusion L4–5 L5–S1,...
<h3>Introduction and objectives</h3> Idiopathic chronic cough patients have symptoms that persist despite trials of empirical treatment with no underlying cause found. Higher-order brain processes are involved in modulating the reflex, but very little is known about psychological idiopathic cough. As first step development a complex intervention, we sought to elicit an in-depth understanding patient experience this condition. <h3>Methods</h3> Fourteen (12 females, mean age = 59 years)...
<h3>Introduction and objectives</h3> Between 20–40% of patients seen in respiratory clinics with chronic cough have an ‘idiopathic cough’ persistent symptoms that are refractory to treatment no obvious underlying pathology. Adverse consequences well documented the literature, but relatively little is known about this patient population. We aimed investigate association psychological factors, identified as important medically unexplained, symptom cough. <h3>Methods</h3> Eighty-nine...