Outputs (30)

Approaches to co-production of research in care homes: a scoping review (2022)
Journal Article

Background: Using the technique of co-production to develop research is considered good practice. Co-production involves the public, practitioners and academics working together as equals throughout a research project. Co-production may help develop... Read More about Approaches to co-production of research in care homes: a scoping review.

A realist evaluation of a multifactorial falls prevention programme in care homes (2022)
Journal Article

BACKGROUND: falls in care homes are common, costly and hard to prevent.Multifactorial falls programmes demonstrate clinical and cost-effectiveness, but the heterogeneity of the care home sector is a barrier to their implementation. A fuller appreciat... Read More about A realist evaluation of a multifactorial falls prevention programme in care homes.

The Workwell trial: protocol for the process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial of job retention vocational rehabilitation for employed people with inflammatory arthritis (2022)
Journal Article

Background: The Workwell trial is a multi-centre randomised controlled trial with the aims of evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of job retention vocational rehabilitation for employed people with inflammatory arthritis, who are expe... Read More about The Workwell trial: protocol for the process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial of job retention vocational rehabilitation for employed people with inflammatory arthritis.

An investigation of Reablement or restorative homecare interventions  and outcome effects: A systematic review of randomised control trials (2022)
Journal Article

The effect of Reablement, a multi-faceted intervention is unclear, specifically, which interventions improve outcomes. This Systematic Review evaluates randomised controlled trials (RCTs) describing Reablement investigating the population, interventi... Read More about An investigation of Reablement or restorative homecare interventions  and outcome effects: A systematic review of randomised control trials.

Stroke and TIA Survivors’ Perceptions of the COVID-19 Vaccine and Influences on Its Uptake: Cross Sectional Survey (2022)
Journal Article

Background: People who have experienced a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) have greater risks of complications from COVID-19. Therefore, vaccine uptake in this vulnerable population is important. To prevent vaccine hesitancy and maximise co... Read More about Stroke and TIA Survivors’ Perceptions of the COVID-19 Vaccine and Influences on Its Uptake: Cross Sectional Survey.

Exploring Social Support in an Online Support Community for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: An Analysis of Postings (2022)
Journal Article

Background: Online support communities have become an accessible way of gaining social, emotional, and informational support from peers and may be particularly useful for individuals with chronic conditions. To date, there have been few studies expl... Read More about Exploring Social Support in an Online Support Community for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: An Analysis of Postings.

Pre- and post-operative voice therapy (PaPOV): Development of an intervention for patients with benign vocal fold lesions (2022)
Journal Article

Background: Pre- and post-operative voice therapy may improve voice and quality-of-life outcomes for patients undergoing phonosurgery to remove benign vocal fold lesions (BVFLs). However, what constitutes voice therapy in this population is poorly de... Read More about Pre- and post-operative voice therapy (PaPOV): Development of an intervention for patients with benign vocal fold lesions.

Early specialist orthotic interventions for the lower limb in adult stroke patients: a systematic literature review (2022)
Journal Article

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, estimated to affect up to 50% of stroke survivors. Many stroke survivors use orthotic splints and braces to help address difficulties with mobility and gait dysfunction both ear... Read More about Early specialist orthotic interventions for the lower limb in adult stroke patients: a systematic literature review.

Efficient and effective assessment of deficits and their neural bases in stroke aphasia (2022)
Journal Article

Objective: Multi-assessment batteries are necessary for diagnosing and quantifying the multifaceted deficits observed post-stroke. Extensive batteries are thorough but impractically long for clinical settings or large-scale research studies. Clinical... Read More about Efficient and effective assessment of deficits and their neural bases in stroke aphasia.

A qualitative study exploring how stroke survivors’ expectations and understanding of stroke Early Supported Discharge shaped their experience and engagement with the service (2022)
Journal Article

Purpose To explore how stroke survivors’ expectations and understanding of Early Supported Discharge (ESD) helped them make sense of their experiences, and shaped their engagement with the service. Methods Data were collected as part of a study... Read More about A qualitative study exploring how stroke survivors’ expectations and understanding of stroke Early Supported Discharge shaped their experience and engagement with the service.