A5029864793- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Surgical site infection prevention
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Radiology practices and education
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
Queen Alexandra Hospital
2024-2025
University of Edinburgh
2018-2025
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
2018-2024
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
2023
Poole Hospital
2023
Borders General Hospital
2021
National Institute for Health Research
2019
University of Birmingham
2019
University of Warwick
2018
Surgical site infections (SSI) cause substantial morbidity and pose a burden to acute healthcare services after surgery. We aimed investigate whether smartphone-delivered wound assessment tool can expedite diagnosis treatment of SSI emergency abdominal This single-blinded randomised control trial (NCT02704897) enroled adult surgery patients in two tertiary care hospitals. Patients were (1:1) routine postoperative or additional access for 30-days postoperatively. Patient-reported symptoms...
Abstract Remote monitoring is essential for healthcare digital transformation, however, this poses greater burdens on providers to review and respond as the data collected expands. This study developed a multimodal neural network automate assessments of patient-generated from remote postoperative wound monitoring. Two interventional studies including adult gastrointestinal surgery patients images patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) 30-days postoperatively. Neural networks PROMs were...
Aims The aim of this study was to determine the current incidence and epidemiology humeral diaphyseal fractures. secondary explore variation in patient injury characteristics by fracture location within diaphysis. Methods Over ten years (2008 2017), all adult patients (aged ≥ 16 years) sustaining an acute diaphysis managed at centre were retrospectively identified from a trauma database. Patient age, sex, medical/social background, mechanism, classification, associated injuries recorded...
Aims The primary aim of this study was to identify independent predictors associated with nonunion and delayed union tibial diaphyseal fractures treated intramedullary nailing. secondary assess the Radiological Union Scale for Tibial (RUST) score as an early predictor fracture nonunion. Methods A consecutive series 647 patients who underwent nailing were identified from a trauma database. Demographic data, comorbidities, smoking status, alcohol consumption, use non-steroidal...
Aims Virtual fracture clinics (VFCs) are advocated by recent British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedics (BOASTs) to efficiently manage injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary aim of this national study is assess impact these standards on patient satisfaction clinical outcome amid secondary aims determine pandemic demographic details presenting VFC, compare outcomes when BOAST guidelines were first introduced with a subsequent period local practice would...
Abstract Aim Virtual fracture clinics (VFCs) are advocated by recent British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedics (BOASTs) to efficiently manage injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary aim of this national study is assess impact these standards on patient satisfaction clinical outcome amid secondary aims determine pandemic demographics presenting VFC compare outcomes when BOAST guidelines were first introduced with a subsequent period local practice would...
Abstract Aim Broad-spectrum antibiotics are effective in decreasing wound infection and postoperative intra-abdominal abscesses for patients undergoing appendicectomy. Compliance with local hospital antibiotic guidelines is important ensuring efficacy reducing potential toxicity resistance. The aim was to assess the impact of educational interventions on adherence appendicectomy at a Scottish district general hospital. Method Preoperative prescribing consecutive adult aged ≥ 16 years were...