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Is it just motion that silences awareness of other visual changes? (2013)
Journal Article
Pierce, J. (2013). Is it just motion that silences awareness of other visual changes?. Journal of Vision, 13(7), Article 17. https://doi.org/10.1167/13.7.17

When an array of visual elements is changing color, size, or shape incoherently, the changes are typically quite visible even when the overall color, size, or shape statistics of the field may not have changed. When the dots also move, however, the c... Read More about Is it just motion that silences awareness of other visual changes?.

Employee perceptions of a pedometer walking intervention in a hospital workplace (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Blake, H., Leighton, P., & Batt, M. E. (2013, June). Employee perceptions of a pedometer walking intervention in a hospital workplace. Presented at Health Services Research Network, Nottingham, UK

Five-year workplace wellness intervention in the NHS (2013)
Journal Article
Blake, H., Zhou, D., & Batt, M. E. (2013). Five-year workplace wellness intervention in the NHS. Perspectives in Public Health, 133(5), https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913913489611

aims: Poor health and well-being has been observed among NHS staff and has become a key focus in current public health policy. The objective of this study was to deliver and evaluate a five-year employee wellness programme aimed at improving the hea... Read More about Five-year workplace wellness intervention in the NHS.

Comorbidities affect risk of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (2013)
Journal Article
Crooks, C. J., West, J., & Card, T. R. (2013). Comorbidities affect risk of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Gastroenterology, 144(7), Article 1384-1393.e2. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2013.02.040

Background & Aims The incidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) has not been reduced despite the decreasing incidence of peptic ulcers, strategies to eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection, and prophylaxis against ulceration from nonsteroi... Read More about Comorbidities affect risk of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Systematically reviewing and synthesizing evidence from conversation analytic and related discursive research to inform healthcare communication practice and policy: an illustrated guide (2013)
Journal Article
Parry, R. H., & Land, V. (2013). Systematically reviewing and synthesizing evidence from conversation analytic and related discursive research to inform healthcare communication practice and policy: an illustrated guide. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 13(May), Article 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-13-69

Background Healthcare delivery is largely accomplished in and through conversations between people, and healthcare quality and effectiveness depend enormously upon the communication practices employed within these conversations. An important body... Read More about Systematically reviewing and synthesizing evidence from conversation analytic and related discursive research to inform healthcare communication practice and policy: an illustrated guide.

An oral health intervention for people with serious mental illness (Three Shires Early Intervention Dental Trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (2013)
Journal Article
Jones, H. F., Adams, C. E., Clifton, A., Simpson, J., Tosh, G., Liddle, P. F., …Furtado, V. (2013). An oral health intervention for people with serious mental illness (Three Shires Early Intervention Dental Trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 14, Article 158. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-14-158

Background Oral health is an important part of general physical health and is essential for self-esteem, self-confidence and overall quality of life. There is a well-established link between mental illness and poor oral health. Oral health problems... Read More about An oral health intervention for people with serious mental illness (Three Shires Early Intervention Dental Trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Wound assessment tools and nurses’ needs: an evaluation study (2013)
Journal Article
Greatrex-White, S., & Moxey, H. (in press). Wound assessment tools and nurses’ needs: an evaluation study. International Wound Journal, 12(3), https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.12100

The purpose of this study was to ascertain how well different wound assessment tools meet the needs of nurses in carrying out general wound assessment and whether current tools are fit for purpose. The methodology employed was evaluation research. In... Read More about Wound assessment tools and nurses’ needs: an evaluation study.

An evaluation of the effects of the smoking ban at an acute NHS trust (2013)
Journal Article
Arack, R., Blake, H., Lee, S., & Coulson, N. (2013). An evaluation of the effects of the smoking ban at an acute NHS trust. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 47(4), https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2009.10708169

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a complete smoking ban at an NHS Trust focusing on the attitudes, compliance and smoking behaviour of NHS Staff on the smoke-free NHS policy. Questionnaires were distributed to staff 17 months a... Read More about An evaluation of the effects of the smoking ban at an acute NHS trust.

Efficacy of individual computer-based auditory training for people with hearing loss: a systematic review of the evidence (2013)
Journal Article
Henshaw, H., & Ferguson, M. (2013). Efficacy of individual computer-based auditory training for people with hearing loss: a systematic review of the evidence. PLoS ONE, 8(5), Article e62836. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0062836

Auditory training involves active listening to auditory stimuli and aims to improve performance in auditory tasks. As such, auditory training is a potential intervention for the management of people with hearing loss. Objective This systematic... Read More about Efficacy of individual computer-based auditory training for people with hearing loss: a systematic review of the evidence.

Measures of satisfaction with care during labour and birth: a comparative review (2013)
Journal Article
Sawyer, A., Ayers, S., Abbott, J., Gyte, G., Rabe, H., & Duley, L. (2013). Measures of satisfaction with care during labour and birth: a comparative review. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 13, Article 108. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2393-13-108

Background Satisfaction is the one of the most frequently reported outcome measures for quality of care. Assessment of satisfaction with maternity services is crucial, and psychometrically sound measures are needed if this is to inform health practi... Read More about Measures of satisfaction with care during labour and birth: a comparative review.

Why do people ?tted with hearing aids not wear them? (2013)
Journal Article
McCormack, A., & Fortnum, H. (2013). Why do people ?tted with hearing aids not wear them?. International Journal of Audiology, 52(5), https://doi.org/10.3109/14992027.2013.769066

Objective: Age-related hearing loss is an increasingly important public health problem affecting approximately 40% of 55–74 year olds. The primary clinical management intervention for people with hearing loss is hearing aids, however, the majority (8... Read More about Why do people ?tted with hearing aids not wear them?.

Occupational therapy predischarge home visits for patients with a stroke (HOVIS): results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial (2013)
Journal Article
Drummond, A., Whitehead, P., Fellows, K., Sprigg, N., Sampson, C. J., Edwards, C., & Lincoln, N. (2013). Occupational therapy predischarge home visits for patients with a stroke (HOVIS): results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 27(5),

Objective: To assess the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial of occupational therapy predischarge home visits for people after stroke. Design: Randomized controlled trial and cohort study. We randomized eligible patients for whom... Read More about Occupational therapy predischarge home visits for patients with a stroke (HOVIS): results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial.

Excess long-term mortality following non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a population-based cohort study (2013)
Journal Article
Crooks, C. J., Card, T. R., & West, J. (2013). Excess long-term mortality following non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a population-based cohort study. PLoS Medicine, 10(4), Article e1001437. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001437

Background It is unclear whether an upper gastrointestinal bleed is an isolated gastrointestinal event or an indicator of a deterioration in a patient's overall health status. Therefore, we investigated the excess causes of death in individuals afte... Read More about Excess long-term mortality following non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a population-based cohort study.

The diagnosis, prevalence and outcome of delirium in a cohort of older people with mental health problems on general hospital wards (2013)
Journal Article
Whittamore, K. H., Goldberg, S. E., Gladman, J. R., Bradshaw, L. E., Jones, R. G., & Harwood, R. H. (2013). The diagnosis, prevalence and outcome of delirium in a cohort of older people with mental health problems on general hospital wards. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 29(1), https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.3961

Keywords: older person;delirium;Delirium Rating Scale;validity;prognosis;diagnosis;general hospital Objectives This paper aimed to measure the prevalence and outcomes of delirium for patients over 70 admitted to a general hospital for acute medica... Read More about The diagnosis, prevalence and outcome of delirium in a cohort of older people with mental health problems on general hospital wards.

Does a patient’s physical activity predict recovery from an episode of acute low back pain?: a prospective cohort study (2013)
Journal Article
Hendrick, P., Milosavljevic, S., Hale, L., Hurley, D. A., McDonough, S. M., Herbison, P., & Baxter, G. D. (2013). Does a patient’s physical activity predict recovery from an episode of acute low back pain?: a prospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 14(April), Article 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-126

Background Advice to remain active and normalisation of activity are commonly prescribed in the management of low back pain (LBP). However, no research has assessed whether objective measurements of physical activity predict outcome and recovery in... Read More about Does a patient’s physical activity predict recovery from an episode of acute low back pain?: a prospective cohort study.

Infant temperament and childhood psychiatric disorder: longitudinal study (2013)
Journal Article
Sayal Heron, K., Heron, J., Maughan, B., Rowe, R., & Ramchandani, P. (2013). Infant temperament and childhood psychiatric disorder: longitudinal study. Child: Care, Health and Development, 40(2), https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12054

Abstract BACKGROUND: Temperamental characteristics emerge early in life and can shape children's development, adjustment and behaviour. We aimed to investigate the association between early infant temperament and later childhood psychiatric disorde... Read More about Infant temperament and childhood psychiatric disorder: longitudinal study.

Effects of text messaging in addition to emails on physical activity among university and college employees in the UK (2013)
Journal Article
Suggs, S., Blake, H., Bardus, M., & Lloyd, S. (2013). Effects of text messaging in addition to emails on physical activity among university and college employees in the UK. Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 18(1 Supp), https://doi.org/10.1177/1355819613478001

Objectives To test the effects of adding text messages to weekly email communications on recipients’ total physical activity (leisure-time; workplace; domestic and garden; and active transportation) in employees of universities and colleges in th... Read More about Effects of text messaging in addition to emails on physical activity among university and college employees in the UK.

Social anxiety disorder in psychosis: a critical review (2013)
Book Chapter
Michail, M. (2013). Social anxiety disorder in psychosis: a critical review. In F. Durbano (Ed.), New insights into anxiety disorders. InTech. https://doi.org/10.5772/53053

Peer education for advance care planning: volunteers’ perspectives on training and community engagement activities (2013)
Journal Article
Seymour, J. E., Almack, K., Kennedy, S., & Froggatt, K. (2013). Peer education for advance care planning: volunteers’ perspectives on training and community engagement activities. Health Expectations, 16(1), https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1369-7625.2011.00688.x

Background  Peer education by volunteers may aid attitudinal change, but there is little understanding of factors assisting the preparation of peer educators. This study contributes to conceptual understandings of how volunteers may be prepared to wo... Read More about Peer education for advance care planning: volunteers’ perspectives on training and community engagement activities.

The use of coercive measures in forensic psychiatric care: legal, ethical and practical challenges (2013)
Journal Article
Hui, A. M., Middleton, H., & Völlm, B. (2013). The use of coercive measures in forensic psychiatric care: legal, ethical and practical challenges. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 12(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/14999013.2012.740649

The use of coercive measures, namely restraint, seclusion and involuntary medication, remain controversial methods of practice within forensic psychiatry. Ethical and moral debates surrounding the use of coercive measures are compounded by the need t... Read More about The use of coercive measures in forensic psychiatric care: legal, ethical and practical challenges.