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From admission to discharge in mental health services: a qualitative analysis of service user involvement (2015)
Journal Article
Wright, N., Rowley, E., Chopra, A., Gregoriou, K., & Waring, J. (2015). From admission to discharge in mental health services: a qualitative analysis of service user involvement. Health Expectations, https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.12361

Background: User involvement and recovery are now widely used terms within the mental health policy, research and practice discourse. However, there is a question mark about the impact these ideas have in everyday practice. Of interest is the degre... Read More about From admission to discharge in mental health services: a qualitative analysis of service user involvement.

Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulatory factor enhances the pro-inflammatory response of interferon-γ-treated macrophages to pseudomonas aeruginosa infection (2015)
Journal Article
Singh, S., Barr, H. L., Liu, Y.-C., Robins, A., Heeb, S., Williams, P., …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)
Journal Article
Schrank, B., Brownell, T., Jakaite, Z., Larkin, C., Pesola, F., Riches, S., …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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
Foster, C., Calman, L., Grimmett, C., Breckons, M., Cotterell, P., Yardley, 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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
das Nair, R., Lincoln, N., Ftizsimmons, D., Brain, N., Montgomery, A., Bradshaw, L., …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.

Health-related quality of life after colorectal cancer in England: a patient-reported outcomes study of individuals 12 to 36 months after diagnosis (2015)
Journal Article
Downing, A., Morris, E. J., Richards, M., Corner, J., Wright, P., Sebag-Montefiore, D., …Glaser, A. W. (2015). Health-related quality of life after colorectal cancer in England: a patient-reported outcomes study of individuals 12 to 36 months after diagnosis. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 33(6), https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2014.56.6539

Purpose: This population-level study was conducted to define the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of individuals living with and beyond colorectal cancer (CRC) and to identify factors associated with poor health outcomes.
Patients and Methods:... Read More about Health-related quality of life after colorectal cancer in England: a patient-reported outcomes study of individuals 12 to 36 months after diagnosis.

Responses to indirect complaints as restricted activities in Therapeutic Community meetings (2015)
Book Chapter
Pino, M. (2015). Responses to indirect complaints as restricted activities in Therapeutic Community meetings. In F. H. Chevalier, & J. Moore (Eds.), Producing and managing restricted activities: avoidance and withholding in institutional interaction. John Benjamins. https://doi.org/10.1075/pbns.255.09pin

In this chapter I investigate how the staff members of a mental health Therapeutic Community in Italy avoid displays of affiliation in response to residents’ indirect (or third party) complaints. I show how this restriction can be embodied in differe... Read More about Responses to indirect complaints as restricted activities in Therapeutic Community meetings.

“You can’t just jump on a bike and go”: a qualitative study exploring parents’ perceptions of physical activity in children with type 1 diabetes (2014)
Journal Article
Quirk, H., Blake, H., Dee, B., & Glazebrook, C. (2014). “You can’t just jump on a bike and go”: a qualitative study exploring parents’ perceptions of physical activity in children with type 1 diabetes. BMC Pediatrics, 14(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-014-0313-4

Background

Parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) have an important role in supporting diabetes management behaviours and helping to maintain their child’s healthy lifestyle. Physical activity has known benefits for children with... Read More about “You can’t just jump on a bike and go”: a qualitative study exploring parents’ perceptions of physical activity in children with type 1 diabetes.

Hearing loss and dementia: an exploratory study of the views of audiologists (2014)
Journal Article
Wright, N., Stickley, T., Mulla, I., Bradshaw, E., Buckley, L., & Archbold, S. (2014). Hearing loss and dementia: an exploratory study of the views of audiologists. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 15(4), 220-231. https://doi.org/10.1108/qaoa-08-2014-0014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to explore audiologists, views and experiences of working with older adults with dementia.

Design/methodology/approach
– An online survey was distributed to audiologists working in the UK NHS and private se... Read More about Hearing loss and dementia: an exploratory study of the views of audiologists.

Early labour midwifery care in Italy: local and cross-cultural challenges (2014)
Journal Article
Iannuzzi, L., & Borrelli, S. E. (2014). Early labour midwifery care in Italy: local and cross-cultural challenges. Evidence Based Midwifery, 12(4),

INTRODUCTION. The definition of early labour and its management are debatable issues at a local, national and international level. In Italy, this issue is also of concern.
APPROACH. This is a descriptive discussion paper designed to portray the cros... Read More about Early labour midwifery care in Italy: local and cross-cultural challenges.

Food choices and practices during pregnancy of immigrant women with high-risk pregnancies in Canada: a pilot study (2014)
Journal Article
Higginbottom, G. M., Valliantos, H., Forgeron, J., Gibbons, D., Mamede, F., & Bariola, R. (2014). Food choices and practices during pregnancy of immigrant women with high-risk pregnancies in Canada: a pilot study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 14(370), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-014-0370-6

Background: Immigrant women may be regarded as a vulnerable population with respect to access and navigation of maternity care services. They may encounter difficulties when accessing culturally safe and appropriate maternity care, which may be furth... Read More about Food choices and practices during pregnancy of immigrant women with high-risk pregnancies in Canada: a pilot study.

"This wound has spoilt everything”: emotional capital and the experience of surgical site infections (2014)
Journal Article
Brown, B., Tanner, J., & Padley, W. (in press). "This wound has spoilt everything”: emotional capital and the experience of surgical site infections. Sociology of Health and Illness, 36(8), https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9566.12160

In this article we explore the experience of suffering from a surgical site infection, a common complication of surgery affecting around 5 per cent of surgical patients, via an interview study of 17 patients in the Midlands in the UK. Despite their p... Read More about "This wound has spoilt everything”: emotional capital and the experience of surgical site infections.