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Perceptions and Experiences of the University of Nottingham Pilot Asymptomatic Testing Service: A Mixed-Methods Study
Preprint / Working Paper
Blake, H., Corner, J., Cirelli, C., Hassard, J., Briggs, L., Daly, J. M., …Ball, J. Perceptions and Experiences of the University of Nottingham Pilot Asymptomatic Testing Service: A Mixed-Methods Study

We aimed to explore student and staff perceptions and experiences of a pilot COVID-19 asymptomatic testing service (P-ATS) in a UK university campus setting. This was a mixed-method study comprised of an online survey, and thematic analysis of qualit... Read More about Perceptions and Experiences of the University of Nottingham Pilot Asymptomatic Testing Service: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Predictors of depressive symptoms in older adults living in care homes in Thailand
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tosangwarn, S., Clissett, P., & Blake, H. (2016, October). Predictors of depressive symptoms in older adults living in care homes in Thailand. Presented at 13th International Conference on Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, London, UK

Background: Most Thai people reject the idea of letting their ageing parents live in a care home due to the belief that a care home is a place for poor older adults who have no family. These beliefs could influence the perception of living in a care... Read More about Predictors of depressive symptoms in older adults living in care homes in Thailand.

SKIP (Supporting Kids with diabetes In Physical activity): Feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of a digital intervention for 9-12 year olds with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Blake, H., Knox, E., Randell, T., Leighton, P., Guo, B., Greening, J., Bethan Davies, E., Amor, L., & Glazebrook, C. (2019, October). SKIP (Supporting Kids with diabetes In Physical activity): Feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of a digital intervention for 9-12 year olds with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Presented at 5th International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference (ICTMC 2019), Brighton, UK

Introduction: Physical activity is important for children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) but it is unclear whether interventions delivered online are feasible, acceptable to patients and efficacious. The aim was to assess the feasibility and ac... Read More about SKIP (Supporting Kids with diabetes In Physical activity): Feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of a digital intervention for 9-12 year olds with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Engaging with stakeholders to explore proof-of-concept for a mobile application aimed at improving mental wellbeing in nurses: a trainer-led education and qualitative interview study
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yildirim, M., Carter, T., & Blake, H. (2023, November). Engaging with stakeholders to explore proof-of-concept for a mobile application aimed at improving mental wellbeing in nurses: a trainer-led education and qualitative interview study. Presented at ICERI 2023: 16th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Seville, Spain

Background and Aim:

Nurses’ well-being is an increasing concern given global workforce shortages, stressful job roles and the sustained impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mobile application-delivered interventions (apps) may be an efficient and cost... Read More about Engaging with stakeholders to explore proof-of-concept for a mobile application aimed at improving mental wellbeing in nurses: a trainer-led education and qualitative interview study.

The WHIRL project: innovative interprofessional learning in public health practice
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Whittingham, K., Somerset, S., Middleton, M., Yildirim, M., Evans, C., & Blake, H. (2023, November). The WHIRL project: innovative interprofessional learning in public health practice. Presented at ICERI 2023: 16th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Seville, Spain

Navigating the Path to Success: Exploring methods to integrate workforce digital training within organisations
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Siddiqui, M., Dulal-Arthur, T., Vaughan, B., Thomson, L., Bartle, C., Hassard, J., & Blake, H. (2023, October). Navigating the Path to Success: Exploring methods to integrate workforce digital training within organisations. Presented at ICERI 2023: 16th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Seville, Spain

With the proliferation of e-learning in the workplace, organisations demand new ways to transform the employee's learning experience, maintain engagement with learning and ensure that it is sustained into continuing growth and development. Ensuring t... Read More about Navigating the Path to Success: Exploring methods to integrate workforce digital training within organisations.

Delivering web-based workforce training interventions: the WWHIDE framework and key considerations for health research
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Blake, H., Chaplin, W., Hassard, J., & Thomson, L. (2024, March). Delivering web-based workforce training interventions: the WWHIDE framework and key considerations for health research. Presented at 18th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain

The workplace is an important setting for raising awareness of public health issues and delivering interventions to promote health and wellbeing of working-age adults. The role of employers in supporting the physical and mental health of their employ... Read More about Delivering web-based workforce training interventions: the WWHIDE framework and key considerations for health research.

Group concept mapping to facilitate participatory design of the web-based Pain-at-Work Toolkit
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Blake, H., Greaves, S., Abbott-Fleming, V., & Somerset, S. (2024, March). Group concept mapping to facilitate participatory design of the web-based Pain-at-Work Toolkit. Presented at 18th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain

Concept mapping is increasingly being used as an approach to enhance the development of evidence-based public health interventions. In a prior collaborative-participatory study, Agile methodology was used to co-create the web-based Pain-at-Work (PAW)... Read More about Group concept mapping to facilitate participatory design of the web-based Pain-at-Work Toolkit.

Experiences and perceptions of acute testicular pain, with a focus on delayed reasons for presentation to hospital: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Anderson, E., Chaplin, W. J., Turner, C., Johnson, G., Blake, H., & Tabner, A. (2024, October). Experiences and perceptions of acute testicular pain, with a focus on delayed reasons for presentation to hospital: a qualitative evidence synthesis. Presented at European Society of Emergency Medicine (EUSEM) Congress, Copenhagen

Introduction The annual incidence of testicular torsion is approximately 1 in 4000 males under the age of 25. Despite the 97% testicular salvage rate when surgical intervention is within 6 hours of onset, orchidectomy is required in 40% of cases. The... Read More about Experiences and perceptions of acute testicular pain, with a focus on delayed reasons for presentation to hospital: a qualitative evidence synthesis.