Aims: Amid the vast digitalisation of health and other services during pandemic, people with no digital skills are at risk exclusion. This might not abate by end pandemic. article seeks to understand whether severe mental ill (SMI) have necessary adapt these changes avoid Methods: Two hundred forty-nine adults SMI across England completed a survey online or offline. They provided information on their based Essential Digital Skills (EDS) framework, sociodemographic information, access. is...

Aim/Goal/Purpose Population surveys underrepresent people with severe mental ill health. This paper aims to use multiple regression analyses explore perceived social support, loneliness and factor associations from self-report survey data collected during the Covid-19 pandemic in a sample of individuals Design/Methodology/Approach We sampled an already existing cohort Researchers contacted participants by phone or post invite them take part about how restrictions had impacted health,...

Abstract Background An unprecedented acceleration in digital mental health services happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, people with severe ill (SMI) might be at risk of exclusion, partly because a lack skills, such as literacy. The study seeks to examine how use Internet has changed pandemic for SMI, and explore symptomatic/health related barriers internet engagement, Methods Over period from July 2020 February 2022, n = 177 an SMI diagnosis (psychosis-spectrum disorder or...

Abstract The majority of research into the mental health benefits blue space (outdoor places where water is a central feature) has focussed on associations between neighbourhood exposure to these spaces and population‐level incidence unipolar depression or anxiety disorder. There been little exploration therapeutic use by those navigating bipolar, schizophrenia other psychotic conditions. Knowledge arising from such an could assist in design optimisation nature‐based care for people with...

Citizenship has been promoted within mental health for several decades however, its application in the field of policy and practice is relatively novel. The voices people who experience problems (MHPs) are often absent ongoing discourses about citizenship.To explore how adults with MHPs other life disruptions identify potential barriers to citizenship.A community based participatory research approach was adopted peer researchers. Six focus groups (N = 40) using semi-structured interviews...

Background: Restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have led everyday reliance on digitalisation of life, including access health care services. People with severe mental ill (SMI—e.g., bipolar or psychosis spectrum disorders) are at greater risk for digital exclusion and it is unknown what extent they adapted online service delivery. This study explored use Internet devices during restrictions its association physical changes. Methods: Three hundred sixty seven adults an SMI diagnosis...

Guideline producers are increasingly producing versions of guidelines for the public, and knowledge what public want from them is also increasing. The aim this study was to user test a patient version SIGN clinical guideline that designed based on preliminary work DECIDE project. leading national producer in Scotland. People with diagnosis glaucoma non-professional carers were recruited across User testing conducted using think-aloud protocol method. Each session by one interviewer observer....

Aims To explore: how satisfied people with severe mental illness (SMI) are the support received during pandemic; understand any difficulties encountered when accessing both health and primary care services; consider ways to mitigate these difficulties; assess perceived need for future from services. Materials Methods A representative sample was drawn a large transdiagnostic clinical cohort of SMI, which recruited between April 2016 March 2020. The re-surveyed few months after beginning...

Oral diseases are more prevalent in people with severe mental illness (SMI) compared to those without illnees. A greater focus on oral health is needed reverse unacceptable but often neglected inequality SMI. This provided the impetus for developing 'The Right Smile' consensus statement. We aimed develop and disseminate a statement address inequality, highlighting main areas concern recommending an evidence-based 5-year action plan improve

Smoking rates are higher for people who use mental health services, which contributes substantially to inequalities. can lead worse COVID-19 outcomes, yet it remains unclear whether smoking has changed services. We examined patterns in a large clinical cohort of with severe illness, before and during the pandemic. found high levels nicotine dependence heavier smoking. Although some had reported quitting, is likely that inequalities have become further entrenched. Mental services should seek...

People with severe mental ill health (SMI) experience a mortality gap of 15-20 years. COVID-19 has amplified population inequalities, and there is concern that people SMI will be disproportionately affected. Understanding how risk behaviours have changed during the pandemic important when developing strategies to mitigate future increases in inequalities. We sampled from an existing cohort SMI. Researchers contacted participants by phone or post invite them take part survey about had...

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified pre-existing health inequalities and people with severe mental ill (SMI) are one of the groups at greatest risk. In this study, we explored effects restrictions on SMI during first year pandemic. We conducted a longitudinal study in sample SMI. inception survey was carried out between July December 2020. Participants were then re-surveyed January March 2021. People contacted by telephone invited to take part over phone, online or postal questionnaire....

Research has reported the benefits of companion animals for people with severe mental illness (SMI). However, this evidence base is fragmented and unclear. The COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity to explore role in context social distancing isolation measures SMI. Therefore, we aimed investigate links between physical health animal ownership SMI owners’ perceptions related human–animal interactions during restrictions. A survey was conducted a previously assembled cohort individuals...

Purpose People with severe mental ill-health (SMI) experience profound health inequalities. The Optimizing Wellbeing in Self-isolation study (OWLS) explored the effects of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on people SMI, including how and why their physical may have changed during pandemic.Methods OLWS comprised two surveys nested qualitative studies. Of 367 recruited to study, 235 expressed interest taking part a interview. In first eighteen interviews were conducted purposive sample...

Background People with severe mental illness die 15–20 years earlier than the general population. Reasons why include that people are more likely to smoke and be physically inactive as a result of social inequalities. Objectives (1) Evaluate clinical effectiveness multiple risk behaviour interventions on change (e.g. smoking abstinence), outcomes affected by behaviours weight loss). (2) Compare targeting single behaviours. (3) Examine factors affecting intervention content). (4) Assess...

Research literature published during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights loss of involvement opportunities for people with lived experience as well vital role advisors play at all times, including highlighting unseen aspects impacts crises such pandemic. During pandemic, researchers from Closing Gap Network (CtG) University York worked to expand and diversify patient public (PPI) whist working on a study exploring impact associated restrictions those most severe forms mental ill health. CtG had...

The evolution of hydrographic science and technology is continually shaped by emerging trends challenges, influencing our comprehension governance marine environments. Commission 4 (Hydrography) the International Federation Surveyors (FIG) charged with anticipating impact these developments on hydrospatial professionals addressing issues in its forthcoming four-year work plan. This necessitates staying informed about latest advancements navigating interplay factors within domain. also aims...

Abstract Aims To explore: how satisfied people with severe mental illness (SMI) are the support received during pandemic; understand any difficulties encountered when accessing both health and primary care services; consider ways to mitigate these difficulties; assess perceived need for future from services. Materials Methods A representative sample was drawn a large transdiagnostic clinical cohort of SMI, which recruited between April 2016 March 2020. The re-surveyed few months after...

ABSTRACT Background Restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have led everyday reliance on digitalisation of life, including access health care services. People with severe mental ill (SMI – e.g., bipolar or psychosis spectrum disorders) are at greater risk for digital exclusion and it is unknown what extent they able adapt online service delivery. This cross-sectional survey study explored use Internet devices during restrictions its association physical changes. Methods 367 adults an SMI...

Abstract Purpose Population surveys underrepresent people with severe mental ill health. This paper aims to explore perceived social support and loneliness factor associations during the Covid-19 pandemic in a sample of individuals Design/methodology/approach We sampled an already existing cohort Researchers contacted participants by phone or post invite them take part survey about how restrictions had impacted health, experiences, support, employment loneliness. Loneliness was measured...

This is a research proposal for case study to explore how national organization works in partnership with people lived experience mental health improvement programs. Quality considered key solution addressing challenges within care, and Scotland, there are significant efforts use quality as means of improving social care delivery. In 2016, Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) established the hub, whose purpose lead programs that range approaches support teams services. Working recognized...

Sleep problems are a transdiagnostic feature of nearly all psychiatric conditions, and strong risk factor for initial recurrent episodes. However, people with severe mental ill health (SMI) often excluded from general population surveys, as such the extent associates poor sleep in this less well understood. This study explores an SMI sample during COVID-19 pandemic, using multiple regression to identify factors, including daily routine, wellbeing demographics. An existing cohort diagnosis...