All Outputs (4)

Experiences of receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies (2022)
Journal Article
Topcu, G., Mhizha-Murira, J. R., Griffiths, H., Bale, C., Drummond, A., Fitzsimmons, D., …das Nair, R. (2023). Experiences of receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Disability and Rehabilitation, 45(5), 772-783. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2022.2046187

Purpose: This meta-synthesis aimed to synthesise qualitative evidence on experiences of people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in receiving a diagnosis, to derive a conceptual understanding of adjustment to MS diagnosis. Methods: Five electronic databas... Read More about Experiences of receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.

Psychosocial adjustment to multiple sclerosis diagnosis: A meta-review of systematic reviews (2020)
Journal Article
Topcu, G., Griffiths, H., Bale, C., Trigg, E., Clarke, S., Potter, K.-J., …das Nair, R. (2020). Psychosocial adjustment to multiple sclerosis diagnosis: A meta-review of systematic reviews. Clinical Psychology Review, 82, Article 101923. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2020.101923

This meta-review aimed to synthesise evidence on psychosocial adjustment to multiple sclerosis, to identify available treatment models and services for recently diagnosed individuals, and to explore their effectiveness. MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycI... Read More about Psychosocial adjustment to multiple sclerosis diagnosis: A meta-review of systematic reviews.

Optimising Psychoeducation for Transient Ischaemic Attack and Minor Stroke Management (OPTIMISM): Protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial (2020)
Journal Article
Kontou, E., Walker, M., Thomas, S., Watkins, C., Griffiths, H., Golding-Day, M., …Sprigg, N. (2020). Optimising Psychoeducation for Transient Ischaemic Attack and Minor Stroke Management (OPTIMISM): Protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial. AMRC Open Research, 2, Article 24. https://doi.org/10.12688/amrcopenres.12911.1

Background: A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke are medical emergencies and often a warning sign of future strokes if remain untreated. Few studies have investigated the long-term psychosocial effects of TIA and minor stroke. Secondar... Read More about Optimising Psychoeducation for Transient Ischaemic Attack and Minor Stroke Management (OPTIMISM): Protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Everyday memory measures in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
das Nair, R., Griffiths, H., Clarke, S., Methley, A., Kneebone, I., & Topcu, G. (2019). Everyday memory measures in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 29(10), 1543-1568. https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2018.1434081

Everyday memory is one of the most affected cognitive functions in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Assessing everyday memory problems is crucial for monitoring the impact of memory deficits on individuals’ day-to-day lives and evaluating the effectiveness o... Read More about Everyday memory measures in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review.