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Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulatory factor enhances the pro-inflammatory response of interferon-γ-treated macrophages to pseudomonas aeruginosa infection (2015)
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Singh, S., Barr, H. L., Liu, Y.-C., Robins, A., Heeb, S., Williams, P., Fogarty, A. W., Cámara, M., & Martinez-Pomares, L. (2015). Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulatory factor enhances the pro-inflammatory response of interferon-γ-treated macrophages to pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. PLoS ONE, 10(2), Article e0117447. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0117447

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause severe infections at compromised epithelial surfaces, such those found in burns, wounds, and in lungs damaged by mechanical ventilation or recurrent infections, particularly in cystic... Read More about Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulatory factor enhances the pro-inflammatory response of interferon-γ-treated macrophages to pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.

Evaluation of a positive psychotherapy group intervention for people with psychosis: pilot randomised controlled trial (2015)
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Schrank, B., Brownell, T., Jakaite, Z., Larkin, C., Pesola, F., Riches, S., Tylee, A., & Slade, M. (2016). Evaluation of a positive psychotherapy group intervention for people with psychosis: pilot randomised controlled trial. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 25(3), 235-246. https://doi.org/10.1017/S2045796015000141

Aims. Third-wave psychological interventions have gained relevance in mental health service provision but their application to people with psychosis is in its infancy and interventions targeting wellbeing in psychosis are scarce. This study tested th... Read More about Evaluation of a positive psychotherapy group intervention for people with psychosis: pilot randomised controlled trial.

Outcome measures in randomized controlled trials of neuropathic pain conditions: a systematic review of systematic reviews and recommendations for practice (2015)
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Meeta, P., Claydon, L., Hendrick, P., Winser, S., & Baxter, G. D. (2015). Outcome measures in randomized controlled trials of neuropathic pain conditions: a systematic review of systematic reviews and recommendations for practice. Clinical Journal of Pain, 31(2), https://doi.org/10.1097/AJP.0000000000000088

Objectives: Neuropathic pain (NeP) is a prevalent, disabling, multi-dimensional condition with significant morbidity; however there appears to be a variable approach in the use of outcome measures in NeP trials. A search of systematic reviews of inte... Read More about Outcome measures in randomized controlled trials of neuropathic pain conditions: a systematic review of systematic reviews and recommendations for practice.

Immigrant women’s experiences of maternity-care services in Canada: a systematic review using a narrative synthesis (2015)
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Higginbottom, G. M., Morgan, M., Alexandre, M., & Chiu, Y. (2015). Immigrant women’s experiences of maternity-care services in Canada: a systematic review using a narrative synthesis. Systematic Reviews, 4, Article 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-4-13

Background: Canada’s diverse society and its statutory commitment to multiculturalism means that a synthesis of knowledge related to the healthcare experiences of immigrants is essential to realise the health potential for future Canadians. Although... Read More about Immigrant women’s experiences of maternity-care services in Canada: a systematic review using a narrative synthesis.

Managing fatigue after cancer treatment: development of RESTORE, a web-based resource to support self-management: Development of a web-based fatigue self-management resource after cancer (2015)
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Foster, C., Calman, L., Grimmett, C., Breckons, M., Cotterell, P., Yardley, L., Joseph, J., Hughes, S., Jones, R., Leonidou, C., Armes, J., Batehup, L., Corner, J., Fenlon, D., Lennan, E., Morris, C., Neylon, A., Ream, E., Turner, L., & Richardson, A. (2015). Managing fatigue after cancer treatment: development of RESTORE, a web-based resource to support self-management: Development of a web-based fatigue self-management resource after cancer. Psycho-Oncology, 24(8), 940-949. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.3747

Objective: the aim of this study is to co-create an evidence-based and theoretically informed web-based intervention (RESTORE) designed to enhance self-efficacy to live with cancer-related fatigue (CRF) following primary cancer treatment.

Methods:... Read More about Managing fatigue after cancer treatment: development of RESTORE, a web-based resource to support self-management: Development of a web-based fatigue self-management resource after cancer.

Paediatric nurses' attitudes towards the promotion of healthy eating (2015)
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Blake, H., & Patterson, J. (in press). Paediatric nurses' attitudes towards the promotion of healthy eating. British Journal of Nursing, 24(2), https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2015.24.2.108

This study assessed paediatric nurses' attitudes towards promoting healthy eating and their opinions regarding nurses as role models for health. In all, 67 nurses from 14 wards at an acute hospital trust completed questionnaires on weight, diet, phys... Read More about Paediatric nurses' attitudes towards the promotion of healthy eating.

Clinical decision making and outcome in the routine care of people with severe mental illness across Europe (CEDAR) (2015)
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Puschner, B., Becker, T., Mayer, B., Jordan, H., Maj, M., Fiorillo, A., Égerházi, A., Ivánka, T., Munk-Jørgensen, P., Krogsgaard Bording, M., Rössler, W., Kawohl, W., & Slade, M. (2016). Clinical decision making and outcome in the routine care of people with severe mental illness across Europe (CEDAR). Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 25(1), 69-79. https://doi.org/10.1017/S204579601400078X

Aims. There is a lack of knowledge on clinical decision making and its relation to outcome in the routine treatment of people with severe mental illness. This study examined preferred and experienced clinical decision making from the perspectives of... Read More about Clinical decision making and outcome in the routine care of people with severe mental illness across Europe (CEDAR).

An overview of the mental health system in Gaza: an assessment using the World Health Organization’s Assessment Instrument for Mental Health Systems (WHO-AIMS) (2015)
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Saymah, D., Tait, L., & Michail, M. (2015). An overview of the mental health system in Gaza: an assessment using the World Health Organization’s Assessment Instrument for Mental Health Systems (WHO-AIMS). International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 9, https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-4458-9-4

Background: Mental health system reform is urgently needed in Gaza to respond to increasing mental health consequences of conflict. Evidence from mental health systems research is needed to inform decision-making. We aimed to provide new knowledge on... Read More about An overview of the mental health system in Gaza: an assessment using the World Health Organization’s Assessment Instrument for Mental Health Systems (WHO-AIMS).

Interventions to reduce dependency in personal activities of daily living in community dwelling adults who use homecare services: a systematic review (2015)
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Whitehead, P. J., Worthington, E., Parry, R. H., Walker, M. F., & Drummond, A. E. (2015). Interventions to reduce dependency in personal activities of daily living in community dwelling adults who use homecare services: a systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 29(11), https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215514564894

Objectives: To identify interventions that aim to reduce dependency in activities of daily living (ADL) in homecare service users. To determine: content; effectiveness in improving ability to perform ADL; and whether delivery by qualified occupationa... Read More about Interventions to reduce dependency in personal activities of daily living in community dwelling adults who use homecare services: a systematic review.

Rehabilitation of memory following brain injury (ReMemBrIn): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (2015)
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das Nair, R., Lincoln, N., Ftizsimmons, D., Brain, N., Montgomery, A., Bradshaw, L., Drummond, A. E., Sackley, C. M., Newby, G., Thornton, J., Stapleton, S., & Pink, A. (2015). Rehabilitation of memory following brain injury (ReMemBrIn): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 16(6), https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-16-6

Background
Impairments of memory are commonly reported by people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Such deficits are persistent, debilitating, and can severely impact quality of life. Currently, many do not routinely receive follow-up appointment... Read More about Rehabilitation of memory following brain injury (ReMemBrIn): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.