A5004471440- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Information and Cyber Security
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
2024-2025
Marymount University
2023
University College London
2007-2008
Objective People with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are at risk of aneurysm rupture, which is immediately life-threatening. diagnosed AAA that a sub-threshold size for intervention undergo regular ultrasound surveillance in England. However, may cause psychosocial problems such as anxiety. We aimed to use an AAA-specific measure quality life identify the characteristics people AAA-related problems. Setting In National Health Service (NHS) England, all men screened aged 65. They annual if...
Abstract Title. The impact of social factors on tuberculosis management Aim. This paper is a report study to examine the including engagement with services, hospitalization and extended treatment. Background. Rates in major European cities have increased greatly last 10 years. changing epidemiology disease, concentrated marginalized groups, presents new challenges control tuberculosis. Methods. A prospective cohort 250 newly diagnosed patients was conducted London between January 2003 2005....
Abstract Title. Establishing a new service role in tuberculosis care: the link worker Aim. This paper is report of study to develop social outreach model care, including developing collaborative care pathways, for marginalized groups with tuberculosis. Background. Social risk factors such as homelessness and substance misuse are associated poor treatment outcomes. Models interprofessional practice address health patients needed improve Methods. A process evaluation involving prospective...
AAA is an enlargement in the aorta that can increase size and rupture. In England, National Health Service (NHS) Screening Programme offers screening to all men aged 65 identify those with AAA. Men small or medium sized aneurysm enter surveillance where they receive ultrasound scans annually every three months respectively. Due concerns about mortality from rupture, anxiety levels may be high for their families impact on quality of life. To obtain views staff providing Abdominal Aortic...