A5019117494- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Fashion and Cultural Textiles
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Color perception and design
- Wound Healing and Treatments
University of the West of England
2012-2021
Appear Networks (Sweden)
2002-2019
University of Bristol
1997-2018
Bristol Royal Infirmary
2018
Maastricht University
2018
University Of Bristol Dental Hospital
2013-2017
Johns Hopkins Medicine
2015
Johns Hopkins University
2015
Royal United Hospital
2003
Royal Hampshire County Hospital
2003
A multicenter, prospective study (n = 103) examined the psychological implications of women's decisions for or against breast reconstruction. Recognized measures anxiety, depression, body image, and quality life were completed before operation, 6 12 months later. reduction in distress over year following operation was evident each surgical group (mastectomy alone immediate delayed reconstruction). indicating that reconstructive surgery can offer benefits to some women: however, others report...
Aim. The aim of this paper is to report a study establish the extent and type psychosocial needs outpatients attending for treatment wide range disfiguring conditions. Background. Visible disfigurements can be associated with extensive difficulties. majority research date has been carried out people identified by themselves or others as experiencing Little known about levels distress in broader population patients receiving Methods. A cross‐sectional survey was conducted, convenience sample....
Although online focus groups are emerging as a worthwhile methodological approach for qualitative researchers, reporting has been constrained in several ways. The majority of studies report asynchronous groups, whereas others employ synchronous exchanges, the efficacy which with young people seldom explored. Considering popularity Internet communication tool people, this missed opportunity is surprising. Based on series authors explore why might be an effective way engaging...
Few papers have addressed the psychological impact of strabismus in adults, with none comparing preoperative and postoperative data using standardised questionnaires relating surgical results psychosocial outcomes.46 participants were seen at their 6 week 3 month appointments. Standardised measures anxiety depression (Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale), social (Derriford Appearance quality life (WHOQoLBref) completed.Preoperatively, levels comparable to relevant population norms; however,...
Objective To assess patient/parent satisfaction with the treatment they had received from their respective teams, and to explore interrelationships between satisfaction, objectively rated outcome, burden of care. Design This study reports cross-sectional data as part overall longitudinal cohort reported in other four papers this series. Setting Multidisciplinary cleft services Northern Europe. Subjects 127 consecutively treated 17-year-olds repaired complete unilateral lip palate parents....
This study evaluated a 90-min single session school-based body image intervention (Dove Confident Me: Single Session), and investigated if delivery could be task-shifted to teachers. British adolescents (N = 1707; 11-13 years; 50.83% girls) participated in cluster randomised controlled trial [lessons as usual control; teacher-led (TL); researcher-led (RL)]. Body image, risk factors, psychosocial disordered eating outcomes were assessed 1-week pre-intervention, immediate post-intervention,...
Negative body image is prevalent in women with rheumatoid arthritis and can affect other areas of well-being. Patients have expressed desire for to be addressed treatment. Yet, it not routinely no experimental intervention research has been conducted, until now. This randomized trial evaluated a brief online arthritis, focus on functionality (everything the capable doing) as primary technique.Women who wanted feel better about their (N = 84; Mage 44.82) were Expand Your Horizon (comprising 3...
Objective: This study was undertaken to establish the extent and type of psychosocial need in outpatients attending for treatment a variety disfiguring conditions. Method: A total 220 receiving burns, skin conditions or head neck cancer, together with those seeking plastic surgery other appearance concerns, completed standardised measures anxiety, depression, social anxiety quality life. Participants also semi-structured interview exploring individual concerns satisfaction care. Results:...
Whether present at birth or acquired later in life, a visible difference (disfigurement) can have considerable psychological ramifications for children and adolescents. Whilst many young people adapt to the demands placed upon them appear relatively unaffected, others report difficulties including adverse effects on body image, quality of self-esteem difficulty with social encounters. This review examines issues experienced by those affected, summarizes factors identified as exacerbating...
The personal space afforded to a disfigured or nondisfigured confederate by 450 pedestrians in busy street was measured. In Condition 1, the had birthmark under right eye (permanent disfigurement). 2, this replaced trauma scarring and bruising (temporary third condition, “normal” (i.e., no It found that subjects stood further away from conditions than disfigurement condition. More specifically, arriving first each trial an average distance of 100 cms 78 56 when not disfigured. addition,...
Some people who have a visible difference (disfigurement) experience psychosocial adjustment problems that can lead to social anxiety and isolation. The aim of this study was assess the effectiveness new computerised CBT-based intervention (Face IT) in reducing appearance-related distress for individuals with differences. Face IT tested against non-intervention control group standard face-to-face delivery. Eighty-three participants were assessed at four time points using Hospital Anxiety...
Individual and group interviews explored experiences of positive adjustment among 12 people with a range visible differences. Thematic analysis identified four main themes: importance appearance; personal growth; relationships others; coping (factors in the theme considered to be paramount were inner strength positivity, active techniques, downward social comparisons, taking things day-by-day, spirituality humour). The findings provide insight into behaviours outlooks that may contribute...