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Improving care for women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting: qualitative systematic reviews (2019)
Journal Article
Evans, C., Tweheyo, R., McGarry, J., Eldridge, J., Albert, J., Nkoyo, V., & Higginbottom, G. (2019). Improving care for women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting: qualitative systematic reviews. Health Services and Delivery Research, 7(31), 1-215. https://doi.org/10.3310/hsdr07310

Background: In a context of high migration, there are growing numbers of women living in the UK who have experienced female genital mutilation/cutting. Evidence is needed to understand how best to meet their health-care needs and to shape culturally... Read More about Improving care for women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting: qualitative systematic reviews.

A group memory rehabilitation programme for people with traumatic brain injuries: the ReMemBrIn RCT (2019)
Journal Article
das Nair, R., Bradshaw, L. E., Carpenter, H., Clarke, S., Day, F., Drummond, A., Fitzsimmons, D., Harris, S., Montgomery, A. A., Newby, G., Sackley, C., & Lincoln, N. B. (2019). A group memory rehabilitation programme for people with traumatic brain injuries: the ReMemBrIn RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 23(16), 1-193. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta23160

Main outcome measures: Outcomes were assessed at 6 and 12 months after randomisation. Primary outcome: patient-completed Everyday Memory Questionnaire – patient version (EMQ-p) at 6 months’ follow-up. Secondary outcomes: Rivermead Behavioural Memory... Read More about A group memory rehabilitation programme for people with traumatic brain injuries: the ReMemBrIn RCT.

What Do Individuals With Borderline Personality Disorder Want From Treatment? A Study of Self-generated Treatment and Recovery Goals (2019)
Journal Article
NG, F., CARTER, P. E., BOURKE, M. E., & GRENYER, B. F. (2019). What Do Individuals With Borderline Personality Disorder Want From Treatment? A Study of Self-generated Treatment and Recovery Goals. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 25(2), 148-155. https://doi.org/10.1097/pra.0000000000000369

Outcome measurement has progressed in the field of personality disorders. While the majority of trials have evaluated outcomes on the basis of symptom and diagnostic indices, what is considered a meaningful and valued outcome to individuals has seldo... Read More about What Do Individuals With Borderline Personality Disorder Want From Treatment? A Study of Self-generated Treatment and Recovery Goals.

Development and Evaluation of a Recovery College Fidelity Measure (2018)
Journal Article
Toney, R., Knight, J., Hamill, K., Taylor, A., Henderson, C., Crowther, A., Meddings, S., Barbic, S., Jennings, H., Pollock, K., Bates, P., Repper, J., & Slade, M. (2019). Development and Evaluation of a Recovery College Fidelity Measure. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry / Revue Canadienene de Psychiatrie, 64(6), 405-414. https://doi.org/10.1177/0706743718815893

Objective: Recovery Colleges are widespread, with little empirical research on their key components. This study aimed to characterise key components of Recovery Colleges, and to develop and evaluate (i) a developmental checklist and (ii) a quantitati... Read More about Development and Evaluation of a Recovery College Fidelity Measure.

Effectiveness of short message services and voice call interventions for antiretroviral therapy adherence and other outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2018)
Journal Article
Amankwaa, I., Boateng, D., Quansah, D. Y., Akuoko, C. P., & Evans, C. (2018). Effectiveness of short message services and voice call interventions for antiretroviral therapy adherence and other outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS ONE, 13(9), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0204091

Background
The potential of using mobile phone technologies to improve antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence has provided a new facet to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) research. The quality of evidence and the strength of recommendations of exi... Read More about Effectiveness of short message services and voice call interventions for antiretroviral therapy adherence and other outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mechanisms of action and outcomes for students in Recovery Colleges (2018)
Journal Article
Toney, R., Elton, D., Munday, E., Hamill, K., Crowther, A., Meddings, S., Taylor, A., Henderson, C., Jennings, H., Waring, J., Pollock, K., Bates, P., & Slade, M. (2018). Mechanisms of action and outcomes for students in Recovery Colleges. Psychiatric Services, 69(12), 1222-1229. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.201800283

Objective
Recovery Colleges are widespread, with little empirical research on how they work and outcomes they produce. This study aimed to co-produce a change model characterising mechanisms of action and outcomes for mental health service users att... Read More about Mechanisms of action and outcomes for students in Recovery Colleges.

Analytical ultracentrifugation in saliva research: Impact of green tea astringency and its significance on the in-vivo aroma release (2018)
Journal Article
Dinu, V., Liu, C., Ali, J., Ayed, C., Gershkovich, P., Adams, G. G., Harding, S. E., & Fisk, I. (2018). Analytical ultracentrifugation in saliva research: Impact of green tea astringency and its significance on the in-vivo aroma release. Scientific Reports, 8, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-31625-w

Current saliva testing methods rely on cutting edge yet expensive techniques for the detection and analysis of genetic material, proteins and biomarkers for clinical use. However, these techniques are limited in scope and often cannot be used with co... Read More about Analytical ultracentrifugation in saliva research: Impact of green tea astringency and its significance on the in-vivo aroma release.

Managing employees undergoing total hip and knee replacement: experiences of workplace representatives (2018)
Journal Article
Nouri, F., Coole, C., Narayanasamy, M., Baker, P., Khan, S., & Drummond, A. (2018). Managing employees undergoing total hip and knee replacement: experiences of workplace representatives. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-018-9805-7

Joint replacement is a cost-effective and efficient method of relieving pain, and improving function and health related quality of life, for people with arthritis of the hip and knee [1]. Arthritis-related loss of physical function is associated with... Read More about Managing employees undergoing total hip and knee replacement: experiences of workplace representatives.

Assessment tools of immediate risk of self-harm and suicide in children and young people: a scoping review (2018)
Journal Article
Carter, T., Walker, G. M., Aubeeluck, A., & Manning, J. C. (2018). Assessment tools of immediate risk of self-harm and suicide in children and young people: a scoping review. Journal of Child Health Care, https://doi.org/10.1177/1367493518787925

There are increasing numbers of children presenting to paediatric hospital settings in mental health crisis. Typically, non-mental health professionals are responsible for the initial assessment of these children and are required to identify immediat... Read More about Assessment tools of immediate risk of self-harm and suicide in children and young people: a scoping review.

Children and Young People-Mental Health Safety Assessment Tool (CYP-MH SAT) study: Protocol for the development and psychometric evaluation of an assessment tool to identify immediate risk of self-harm and suicide in children and young people (10–19 years) in acute paediatric hospital settings (2018)
Journal Article
Manning, J. C., Walker, G. M., Carter, T., Aubeeluck, A., Witchell, M., & Coad, J. (2018). Children and Young People-Mental Health Safety Assessment Tool (CYP-MH SAT) study: Protocol for the development and psychometric evaluation of an assessment tool to identify immediate risk of self-harm and suicide in children and young people (10–19 years) in acute paediatric hospital settings. BMJ Open, 8(4), e020964. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020964

Introduction: Currently, no standardised, evidence-based assessment tool for assessing immediate self-harm and suicide in acute paediatric inpatient settings exists.
Aim: The aim of this study is to develop and test the psychometric properties of an... Read More about Children and Young People-Mental Health Safety Assessment Tool (CYP-MH SAT) study: Protocol for the development and psychometric evaluation of an assessment tool to identify immediate risk of self-harm and suicide in children and young people (10–19 years) in acute paediatric hospital settings.

Conceptualizing Post Intensive Care Syndrome in children—The PICS-p framework* (2018)
Journal Article
Manning, J. C., Pinto, N. P., Rennick, J. E., Colville, G., & Curley, M. A. Q. (2018). Conceptualizing Post Intensive Care Syndrome in children—The PICS-p framework*. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 19(4), 298-300. https://doi.org/10.1097/pcc.0000000000001476

Context: Over the past several decades, advances in pediatric critical care have saved many lives. As such, contemporary care has broadened its focus to also include minimizing morbidity. Post Intensive Care Syndrome, also known as “PICS,” is a group... Read More about Conceptualizing Post Intensive Care Syndrome in children—The PICS-p framework*.

User-Centered Design of Serious Games for Older Adults Following 3 Years of Experience With Exergames for Seniors: A Study Design (2017)
Journal Article
Brox, E., KONSTANTINIDIS, S., & Evertsen, G. (2017). User-Centered Design of Serious Games for Older Adults Following 3 Years of Experience With Exergames for Seniors: A Study Design. JMIR Serious Games, 5(1), Article e2. https://doi.org/10.2196/games.6254

Background: Seniors need sufficient balance and strength to manage in daily life, and sufficient physical activity is required to achieve and maintain these abilities. This can be a challenge, but fun and motivational exergames can be of help. Howeve... Read More about User-Centered Design of Serious Games for Older Adults Following 3 Years of Experience With Exergames for Seniors: A Study Design.

Exploring experiences of cancer care in Wales: a thematic analysis of free-text responses to the 2013 Wales Cancer Patient Experience Survey (WCPES) (2016)
Journal Article
Bracher, M., Corner, J., & Wagland, R. (2016). Exploring experiences of cancer care in Wales: a thematic analysis of free-text responses to the 2013 Wales Cancer Patient Experience Survey (WCPES). BMJ Open, 6, Article e011830. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011830

Objectives: To provide the first systematic analysis of a national (Wales) sample of free-text comments from cancer patients, to determine emerging themes and insights regarding experiences of cancer care in Wales.
Design: Thematic analysis of free-... Read More about Exploring experiences of cancer care in Wales: a thematic analysis of free-text responses to the 2013 Wales Cancer Patient Experience Survey (WCPES).

Administering anticipatory medications in end-of-life care: A qualitative study of nursing practice in the community and in nursing homes (2014)
Journal Article
Wilson, E., Morbey, H., Brown, J., Payne, S., Seale, C., & Seymour, J. (2015). Administering anticipatory medications in end-of-life care: A qualitative study of nursing practice in the community and in nursing homes. Palliative Medicine, 29(1), 60-70. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216314543042

© The Author(s) 2014. Background: In the United Kingdom, an approach to improving end-of-life care has been the introduction of 'just in case' or 'anticipatory' medications. Nurses are often responsible for deciding when to use anticipatory medicatio... Read More about Administering anticipatory medications in end-of-life care: A qualitative study of nursing practice in the community and in nursing homes.