Jennifer Thomas

ORCID: 0000-0003-2276-4805
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Research Areas
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
  • Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
  • Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
  • Pain Management and Placebo Effect
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
  • Health and Medical Research Impacts
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
  • Organ and Tissue Transplantation Research
  • Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
  • Academic integrity and plagiarism
  • Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
  • Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning
  • Liver physiology and pathology
  • CAR-T cell therapy research
  • School Health and Nursing Education
  • Innovations in Educational Methods
  • Medical Education and Admissions
  • Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
  • Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments

Swansea University
2023-2024

Cardiff Metropolitan University
2020-2021

Groote Schuur Hospital
2021

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
2021

University of Cape Town
2021

University of Oxford
2013

Emporia State University
2012

St. Vincent's Birmingham
1999-2008

Stony Brook University
2005-2006

University of Houston
2006

Background Most medical school candidates are excluded without benefit of noncognitive skills assessment. Is development a preinterview screening test that correlates with the well-validated Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) possible? Method Study 1: 110 completed MMI and Computer-based Sample Evaluation Noncognitive Skills (CMSENS)—eight 1-minute video-based scenarios four self-descriptive questions, short-answer-response format. Seventy-eight responses were audiotaped, 32 typewritten; all...

10.1097/acm.0b013e3181b3705a article EN Academic Medicine 2009-10-01

Background The Correction of Myopia Evaluation Trial (COMET), a randomized, multicenter clinical trial myopia progression in children, had an exceptionally high retention rate 98.5% (462/469) at three years follow-up. present investigation was designed to evaluate and compare the reasons for COMET's according participating families center staff. Methods Families ( n = 411) staff 35) completed confidential 19-item questionnaire by indicating families' levels preference each item, rating its...

10.1191/1740774505cn113oa article EN Clinical Trials 2005-10-01

BACKGROUND: Severe anesthetic-related critical incident (SARCI) monitoring is an essential component of safe, quality anesthetic care. Predominantly retrospective data from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) report higher incidence but similar types SARCI compared to high-income (HIC). The aim our study was describe the baseline in a country (MIC) identify associated risk for SARCI. We hypothesized risks HICs. METHODS: performed 14-day, prospective multicenter observational cohort...

10.1213/ane.0000000000005796 article EN Anesthesia & Analgesia 2021-12-20

Doctoral researchers report higher levels of stress and are at an elevated risk mental ill health compared with undergraduate students whole population normative data. Evaluating their reported coping strategies is essential for universities to develop interventions address this. Content analysis was used code 182 reactions gathered via a qualitative survey. A framework based on model occupational in academic settings additional inductively driven categories were the It also coded into...

10.1080/13596748.2023.2285632 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Research in Post-Compulsory Education 2024-01-02

Stem cell transplantation (SCT) is the treatment of choice for a number malignant and nonmalignant diseases. Monitoring SC engraftment or microchimerism (MC) important diagnosis relapse, rejection graft vs. host disease (GVHD). The goal this study was to develop sensitive relatively simple method MC lineage analysis using Visible Genetics fluorescence automated sequencer. Sensitivity studied by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification informative short tandem repeats (STR)...

10.1111/j.1365-2257.2006.00754.x article EN Clinical & Laboratory Haematology 2006-01-19

The purposes of this study were to evaluate the success masking in Correction Myopia Evaluation Trial (COMET), a designed as randomized, double-masked clinical trial comparing effect progressive addition lenses (PALs) with single-vision (SVLs) slowing myopia progression among children and investigate impact unmasking on treatment effect.The parents was assessed by questionnaires administered after results reported before families informed their child's lens assignment. Children who correctly...

10.1097/01.opx.0000195564.38235.39 article EN Optometry and Vision Science 2006-01-01

Abstract In response to increasing concerns about the mental health and wellbeing of university students staff, policy aims have shifted towards a ‘whole-university approach’ wellbeing. This advocates for culture wherein are key priority across all levels (individual, societal, environmental). Thereby, responsibility is distributed institution, requiring contributions from staff irrespective whether central their role. Consequently, boundaries expertise can be unclear, while individual...

10.1007/s10734-023-01158-x article EN cc-by Higher Education 2023-12-11

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold>: There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that interventions combining physical activity with psychological therapy can improve engagement, retention, and outcomes young people experiencing homelessness (YPEH). However, the challenges associated implementing such remain poorly understood. To address this lack understanding, aim study was evaluate barriers facilitators implementation community-based intervention comprising psychotherapy...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-4311966/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2024-05-13

Abstract Purpose There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that physical activity-based interventions may be effective for engagement, psychological outcomes, and behaviour change young people experiencing homelessness (YPEH). Nonetheless, challenges associated with reaching recruiting this marginalised population are frequently reported owing social isolation, lack trust, high prevalence poor mental health. This study sought explore common barriers recruitment, identify potential...

10.1093/eurpub/ckae114.247 article EN cc-by European Journal of Public Health 2024-09-01

Because of the large number Americans employed within school districts, they are a prime target population for development and implementation employee wellness programs. Even with grant support, funding these programs can be limited. Forming partnerships universities who have health- wellness-focused areas study mutually beneficial; districts stretch their dollars further, while college students gain hands-on experience effective program implementation. This articles addresses successful...

10.4148/2637-4552.1101 article EN The Advocate 2012-06-01
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