All Outputs (98)

Applying theories of health behaviour and change to hearing health research: time for a new approach (2016)
Journal Article

Objective: In recent years, there has been an increase in the application of behavioural models, such as social cognition models, to the promotion of hearing health. Despite this, there exists a well-developed body of literature that suggests such m... Read More about Applying theories of health behaviour and change to hearing health research: time for a new approach.

The Pros and Cons of Getting Engaged in an Online Social Community Embedded Within Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Survey Among Users (2016)
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Background: Sleepio is a proven digital sleep improvement programme based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques. Users have the option to join an online community that includes weekly expert discussions, peer-to-peer discussion forums and... Read More about The Pros and Cons of Getting Engaged in an Online Social Community Embedded Within Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Survey Among Users.

Understanding user reactions and interactions with an internet-based intervention for tinnitus self-management: mixed-methods process evaluation protocol (2016)
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Background: Tinnitus is a common medical symptom that can affect an individual’s emotional and functional quality of life. Psychological therapies are acknowledged as beneficial to people with tinnitus; however, such therapies are not always readily... Read More about Understanding user reactions and interactions with an internet-based intervention for tinnitus self-management: mixed-methods process evaluation protocol.

Understanding the psychosocial experiences of adults with mild-moderate hearing loss: an application of Leventhal’s self-regulatory model (2016)
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Objective: This study explored the psychosocial experiences of adults with hearing loss using the self-regulatory model as a theoretical framework. The primary components of the model, namely cognitive representations, emotional representations, and... Read More about Understanding the psychosocial experiences of adults with mild-moderate hearing loss: an application of Leventhal’s self-regulatory model.

Patterns of engagement with inflammatory bowel disease online support groups: comparing posters and lurkers (2015)
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Little is known about the varying patterns of member engagement within inflammatory bowel disease online support groups. The aim of the study was, therefore, to compare posters and lurkers (i.e., those who read messages but choose not to post) in ter... Read More about Patterns of engagement with inflammatory bowel disease online support groups: comparing posters and lurkers.

Exploring patients' engagement with web-based peer support for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: forums or Facebook? (2015)
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Whilst the popularity of health-related peer-to-peer web-based support shows no sign of diminishing, comparatively little is known about the factors associated with engagement in alternative web-based types of support (e.g. chat rooms, discussion for... Read More about Exploring patients' engagement with web-based peer support for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: forums or Facebook?.

Active treatment for idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (ACTIvATeS): A feasibility study (2015)
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© 2015 by Begell House, Inc. Background: The feasibility of conducting a definitive randomised controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of scoliosis-specific exercises (SSEs) for adolescent idiopathic scolio... Read More about Active treatment for idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (ACTIvATeS): A feasibility study.

The development of a measure of participation in adults with hearing loss: a qualitative study of expert views (2015)
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Online social support for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a content analysis of support exchanges within a newly launched discussion forum (2015)
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a debilitating illness characterised by unexplained pain that is disproportionate to any initiating event. Individuals living with CRPS can become socially isolated, and online support communities may provide them wi... Read More about Online social support for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a content analysis of support exchanges within a newly launched discussion forum.

Co-creation of information leaflets to meet the support needs of people living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) through innovative use of wiki technology (2015)
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Objective: People living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) experience frustration with the lack of knowledge and understanding of CRPS as a pain condition. We report on our attempt to address this issue. Method: People living with CRPS t... Read More about Co-creation of information leaflets to meet the support needs of people living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) through innovative use of wiki technology.

PEGASO: a personalised and motivational ICT system to empower adolescents towards healthy lifestyles (2014)
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Unhealthy alimentary behaviours and physical inactivity habits are key risk factors for major non communicable diseases. Several researches demonstrate that juvenile obesity can lead to serious medical conditions, pathologies and have important psych... Read More about PEGASO: a personalised and motivational ICT system to empower adolescents towards healthy lifestyles.

The role of learning disability nurses in promoting cervical screening uptake in women with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative study (2014)
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Research suggests that the uptake of cervical screening by women with intellectual disabilities (commonly known as learning disabilities within UK policy frameworks, practice areas and health services) is poor compared to women without intellectual d... Read More about The role of learning disability nurses in promoting cervical screening uptake in women with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative study.

A qualitative investigation of the impact of peer to peer online support for women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (2013)
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Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common, chronic condition which affects women living with the condition both physically and psychologically. Social support may be beneficial to sufferers in coping with chronic conditions and the Internet i... Read More about A qualitative investigation of the impact of peer to peer online support for women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Are online support groups always beneficial? A qualitative exploration of the empowering and disempowering processes of participation within HIV/AIDS-related online support groups (2013)
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Background: Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is one of the leading concerns in healthcare. Individuals living with HIV/AIDS are often confronted with tremendous physical and psychosocial challenges. Online su... Read More about Are online support groups always beneficial? A qualitative exploration of the empowering and disempowering processes of participation within HIV/AIDS-related online support groups.

How do online patient support communities affect the experience of inflammatory bowel disease?: an online survey (2013)
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Objective: To explore how participation in an online support community may impact upon the experience of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Design: An online survey. Setting: Study participants recruited through 35 IBD online communities.... Read More about How do online patient support communities affect the experience of inflammatory bowel disease?: an online survey.

Online support group use and psychological health for individuals living with HIV/AIDS (2013)
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Sharing, supporting and sobriety: A qualitative analysis of messages posted to alcohol-related online discussion forums in the United Kingdom (2013)
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Background: In recent years there has been an exponential growth in the number of people accessing online discussion forums for information, advice and support in relation to a range of both acute and chronic health issues. However, there has been li... Read More about Sharing, supporting and sobriety: A qualitative analysis of messages posted to alcohol-related online discussion forums in the United Kingdom.

Nurturing health-related online support groups: Exploring the experiences of patient moderators (2013)
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The aim of this study was to examine the views of moderators across a diverse and geographically broad range of online support groups about their moderator experiences and to explore both the personal benefits as well as challenges involved. Thirty-t... Read More about Nurturing health-related online support groups: Exploring the experiences of patient moderators.

Coming to terms with permanent involuntary childlessness: A phenomenological analysis of bulletin board postings (2013)
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Little is known about the role that online support communities play in the lives of women faced with permanent involuntary childlessness. To understand the experiences of these women, this study conducted a thematic analysis of messages downloaded fr... Read More about Coming to terms with permanent involuntary childlessness: A phenomenological analysis of bulletin board postings.

Empowering processes within prostate cancer online support groups (2013)
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A growing body of literature suggests that participation in online support groups may empower patients. Indeed, a number of potentially empowering processes have been identified, however to date these processes have been described using data derived... Read More about Empowering processes within prostate cancer online support groups.