A5067193771- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Music Therapy and Health
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Art, Politics, and Modernism
The Open University
2016-2025
Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network
2024
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
2022
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
2022
University of Ulster
2012-2018
Coventry University
2008-2017
Health & Life (Taiwan)
2009-2011
Public Health England
2010
Horton General Hospital
1994-1998
Harvard University Press
1995
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop and provide initial validation for the new E-Work Life (EWL) Scale. This measure assesses a range theoretically relevant aspects e-working experience related four main areas: job effectiveness, relationship with organisation, well-being work-life balance. Design/methodology/approach study presents structured item development. Internal validity reliability were tested on sample 260 e-workers (65 per cent female, age 25–74). Correlations EWL...
An important factor influencing duration of breastfeeding is mother's employment status. The main aim this study was to determine the experience and views employees (n = 46) in four large public sector organizations concerning support at work. Participants were recruited if they employed by one service employers planning go on maternity leave next 6 months, or within months return from leave. They completed a questionnaire anonymously. Almost 80% women wanted continue after returning...
Abstract Objective Does decision navigation (DN) increase prostate cancer patients' confidence and certainty in treatment decisions, while reducing regret associated with the decisions made? Methods Two hundred eighty‐nine newly diagnosed patients were eligible. 123 consented randomised to usual care ( n = 60) or 63). The intervention involved a ‘navigator’ guiding patient creating personal question list for consultation providing CD typed summary of patients, general practitioner physician....
To evaluate a group-based self-management program (SMP) delivered as part of quality improvement program, Co-Creating Health, for patients living with one four long-term conditions (LTCs): chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, diabetes, and musculoskeletal pain. The 7 week SMP was co-delivered by lay health professional tutors. Patients completed self-reported outcome measures at pre-course 6 months follow-up. 486 (attended ≥5 sessions) the returned follow up data. reported...
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth other young people diverse in terms of their sexuality gender (LGBT+) are at an elevated risk mental health problems such as depression. Factors isolation stigma mean that accessing services can be particularly challenging for LGBT+ people, previous studies have highlighted many prefer to access psychological support on the Web. Research from New Zealand has demonstrated promising effectiveness acceptability focused, serious game-based,...
Under International Health Regulations from 2005, a human infection caused by novel influenza A virus variant is considered an event that has potential for high public health impact and immediately notifiable to the World Organisation. We here describe clinical, epidemiological virological features of confirmed case swine A(H1N2)v in England detected through community respiratory surveillance. Swabbing contact tracing helped refine risk assessment, following this unusual unexpected finding.
Studies of the preparation adult patients for surgery are reviewed. While many show that reduces stress, studies criticized methodological and conceptual inadequacies. In particular, often fail to measure a range stress responses, also provide measures over sufficient time span fully assess effect on responses which known have differing rates responsiveness. The experimental study was specifically designed overcome these problems. Eighty undergoing minor gynecological operation (laparoscopy...
It has sometimes been assumed that religiously based explanations for and attitudes to having a disabled child have led the low uptake of health social services by ethnic minority families in UK. A series semi-structured interviews were held between 1999 2001 with 19 Pakistani Bangladeshi as part an evaluation advocacy service. The families' understandings causes their child's impairment, whether they felt shame experienced stigma, these factors influenced service expectations future are...
Physical activity (PA) helps to prevent osteoporosis, but older women are often sedentary. This study used a pre-post randomized controlled design evaluate 12-week exercise education intervention program based on the stages of change (SoC) and processes from transtheoretical model (TTM) improve adherence with strength balance training recommendations at levels sufficient osteoporosis in Iranian aged 40-65 years. The home-based prescription consisted that was progressive, individually...
Psychological theories of stress suggest competing hypotheses for the predictive relationship between pre-operative anxiety and post-operative adjustment recovery. Evidence is presented to assess whether linear or curvilinear (quadratic) relationships account association variables. These two are tested on samples patients undergoing elective minor gynaecological surgery. Multiple regression analyses provided weak support a linear, but not curvilinear, with outcomes other than such as pain...
The predictive relationship of expectancies pain and symptoms to the experience postoperative pain, distress are examined in two studies adult patients undergoing minor gynaecological surgery. first hypothesis is based on clinical wisdom that who expect occur will report greater intensity than do not hold these expectancies. That is, symptom expectation positively associated. A second a cognitive information processing model suggests discrepancy between expected actual distress. third...
Acculturating to a host country has negative impact on immigrant women's breastfeeding practices, particularly when coming from countries where rates are higher than Western countries. Whether this is true of those immigrating the UK remains be investigated. The study aimed explore whether acculturating had detrimental effects practices South Asian women, and provide explanations as how acculturation may have exerted its influence. Twenty women completed semi-structured interviews exploring...
People with dementia in the early stages currently experience a care gap, which self-management may address. We explore perceived barriers to self-management. Using systematic approach (logic mapping), 19 participants (people dementia, carers, health professionals and charity representatives) described facing people living dementia. Thematic content analysis revealed six main themes: lived of diagnosis, role carer/family, impact professionals, organisation services societal views. were seen...
Sexual and gender minority youth are at greater risk of compromised mental health than their heterosexual cisgender peers. This is considered to be due an increased burden stigma, discrimination, or bullying resulting in a heightened experience daily stress. Given the increasing digital accessibility strong preference for web-based support among sexual youth, interventions key means provide maintain well-being.
Abstract Background Health and social care professional regulators are organisations that ensure their registrants have the correct qualifications experience to practise in profession. There 13 statutory United Kingdom (UK) 29 voluntary accredited registers. Referrals of serious concerns about registrants’ Fitness Practise (FtP) investigated by regulators, can lead a public hearing. Employers may refer employee regulator, provide evidence practice. Communication between regulator employer is...
This paper summarizes the findings of learning needs assessment described in this issue. Limitations and strengths are discussed. The describes a national, multi-sectoral, multidisciplinary picture. Our respondents may over-represent those with an interest breastfeeding; if so, true picture be even more problematic than here. Major deficits were identified knowledge skills practitioners from all backgrounds sectors. Many professionals report poor about breastfeeding have low levels...
To determine if a structured complex intervention increases opportunistic chlamydia screening testing of patients aged 15-24 years attending English general practitioner (GP) practices.A prospective, Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial with modified Zelen design involving 160 practices in South West England 2010. The was based on the Theory Planned Behaviour (TPB). It comprised practice-based education up to two additional contacts increase importance GP staff and their confidence offer...
This study, which was part of a learning needs assessment health professionals in England, reports survey the training healthcare practitioners breastfeeding support skills. Respondents rated their competence on 26 skills, importance update, actual and potential helpfulness training, accessibility next 2 years. Perception organizational barriers to practitioners' knowledge policies guidance were measured. Data are reported 549 practitioners, mostly midwives visitors working for public...