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Cognitive rehabilitation for attention and memory in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial (CRAMMS) (2019)
Journal Article
Lincoln, N., Bradshaw, L., Constantinescu, C., Day, F., Drummond, A., Fitzsimmons, D., …das Nair, R. (2020). Cognitive rehabilitation for attention and memory in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial (CRAMMS). Clinical Rehabilitation, 34(2), 229-241. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215519890378

Objective: To assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for attention and memory problems in people with multiple sclerosis. Design: Multicentre, pragmatic, randomized controlled trial. Setting: Community Participants: Pe... Read More about Cognitive rehabilitation for attention and memory in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial (CRAMMS).

Evaluation of an Extended Stroke Rehabilitation Service (EXTRAS): A Randomized Controlled Trial and Economic Analysis (2019)
Journal Article
Rodgers, H., Howel, D., Bhattarai, N., Cant, R., Drummond, A., Ford, G. A., …Shaw, L. (2019). Evaluation of an Extended Stroke Rehabilitation Service (EXTRAS): A Randomized Controlled Trial and Economic Analysis. Stroke, 50(12), 3561-3568. https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.119.024876

Background and Purpose- There is limited evidence to guide rehabilitation to meet the longer term needs of stroke survivors. The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an extended stroke rehabilitation service (EXTRAS) provided following ea... Read More about Evaluation of an Extended Stroke Rehabilitation Service (EXTRAS): A Randomized Controlled Trial and Economic Analysis.

Characterisation of the molecular properties of scleroglucan as an alternative rigid rod molecule to xanthan gum for oropharyngeal dysphagia (2019)
Journal Article
Li, X., Lu, Y., Adams, G. G., Zobel, H., Ballance, S., Wolf, B., & Harding, S. E. (2020). Characterisation of the molecular properties of scleroglucan as an alternative rigid rod molecule to xanthan gum for oropharyngeal dysphagia. Food Hydrocolloids, 101, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105446

Scleroglucan, a neutral β(1–3) glucan with β(1–6) glucan branches every third residue, is being considered as an alternative rod-like, shear thinning high molecular weight β-glucan based polysaccharide to xanthan gum for the management of patients wi... Read More about Characterisation of the molecular properties of scleroglucan as an alternative rigid rod molecule to xanthan gum for oropharyngeal dysphagia.

Behavioural activation therapy for post-stroke depression: the BEADS feasibility RCT (2019)
Journal Article
Coates, E., Thomas, S. A., Drummond, A. E., Lincoln, N. B., Palmer, R. L., Sutherland, K. E., …Topcu, G. (2019). Behavioural activation therapy for post-stroke depression: the BEADS feasibility RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 23(47), 1-176. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta23470

Background: There is currently insufficient evidence for the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of psychological therapies for post-stroke depression. Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of undertaking a definitive trial to evaluate the... Read More about Behavioural activation therapy for post-stroke depression: the BEADS feasibility RCT.

Supporting the provision of pharmacy medication reviews to marginalised (medically underserved) groups: a before/after questionnaire study investigating the impact of a patient–professional co-produced digital educational intervention (2019)
Journal Article
Latif, A., Waring, J., Chen, L., Pollock, K., Solomon, J., Gulzar, N., …Anderson, C. (2019). Supporting the provision of pharmacy medication reviews to marginalised (medically underserved) groups: a before/after questionnaire study investigating the impact of a patient–professional co-produced digital educational intervention. BMJ Open, 9(9), Article e031548. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031548

Objectives People who are marginalised (medically underserved) experience significant health disparities and their voices are often ‘seldom heard’. Interventions to improve professional awareness and engagement with these groups are urgently needed.... Read More about Supporting the provision of pharmacy medication reviews to marginalised (medically underserved) groups: a before/after questionnaire study investigating the impact of a patient–professional co-produced digital educational intervention.

Analysis of Glulisine Crystallisation Utilising Phase Diagrams and Nucleants (2019)
Journal Article
Li, Y., Govada, L., Solomon, H. V., Gillis, R. B., Adams, G. G., & Chayen, N. E. (2019). Analysis of Glulisine Crystallisation Utilising Phase Diagrams and Nucleants. Crystals, 9(9), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst9090462

Glulisine is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved insulin analogue, used for controlling hyperglycaemia in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). It is fast acting which better approximates physiological insulin secretion, improving patien... Read More about Analysis of Glulisine Crystallisation Utilising Phase Diagrams and Nucleants.

Co-creation of Virtual Reality Re-Usable Learning objectives for 360° video scenarios for the surgical excision of skin lesion (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Neokleous, K., Gkougkoudi, E., Hatziaros, M., Schiza, E., Matsangidou, M., Avramides, M., …Pattichis, C. (2019, May). Co-creation of Virtual Reality Re-Usable Learning objectives for 360° video scenarios for the surgical excision of skin lesion. Poster presented at IEEE International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI'19), Dorin Forum, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

This short paper describes an educational scenario using a 360° video for the surgical excision of a skin lesion. This scenario, developed in the context of the CoViRR Erasmus+ project, offering new insights for the digital integration in learning an... Read More about Co-creation of Virtual Reality Re-Usable Learning objectives for 360° video scenarios for the surgical excision of skin lesion.

Cognitive Management Pathways in Stroke Services (COMPASS): A qualitative investigation of key issues in relation to community stroke teams undertaking cognitive assessments (2019)
Journal Article
Ablewhite, J., Geraghty, J., das Nair, R., Lincoln, N., & Drummond, A. (2019). Cognitive Management Pathways in Stroke Services (COMPASS): A qualitative investigation of key issues in relation to community stroke teams undertaking cognitive assessments. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 82(7), 404-411. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022619841320

Introduction Cognitive problems are common after stroke and their identification and management is important for survivors, carers and clinicians. However, the appropriateness of the screening methods and ways in which results inform community cli... Read More about Cognitive Management Pathways in Stroke Services (COMPASS): A qualitative investigation of key issues in relation to community stroke teams undertaking cognitive assessments.

Hearing impairment and daily-life fatigue: a qualitative study (2019)
Journal Article
Holman, J. A., Drummond, A., Hughes, S. E., & Naylor, G. (2019). Hearing impairment and daily-life fatigue: a qualitative study. International Journal of Audiology, 58(7), 408-416. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2019.1597284

Objective: Hearing impairment is linked to increased fatigue, yet little is known about the real-world impact of this fatigue. This qualitative study investigated the experience of daily-life fatigue in people with a hearing impairment. Design: Ind... Read More about Hearing impairment and daily-life fatigue: a qualitative study.

LIMPRINT: A Sociological Perspective on “Chronic Edema” (2019)
Journal Article
Quéré, I., Nairn, S., Dring, E., Aubeeluck, A., & Moffatt, C. (2019). LIMPRINT: A Sociological Perspective on “Chronic Edema”. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 17(2), 168-172. https://doi.org/10.1089/lrb.2018.0082

Background: Chronic edema is a condition that is biologically complex, distressing for patients and sociopolitically weak. Like many other complex and chronic conditions, it has a low status within health care. The result is that it has a low priorit... Read More about LIMPRINT: A Sociological Perspective on “Chronic Edema”.

The Concept of Chronic Edema—A Neglected Public Health Issue and an International Response: The LIMPRINT Study (2019)
Journal Article
Moffatt, C. J., Keeley, V., & Quere, I. (2019). The Concept of Chronic Edema—A Neglected Public Health Issue and an International Response: The LIMPRINT Study. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 17(2), 121-126. https://doi.org/10.1089/lrb.2018.0085121

Lymphedema has always been a neglected global health care problem. A central requirement for the development of any chronic disease is the clear use of public health definitions that can be used internationally to define populations. The term “lymphe... Read More about The Concept of Chronic Edema—A Neglected Public Health Issue and an International Response: The LIMPRINT Study.

eHealth adoption and use among healthcare professionals in a tertiary hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa: a Qmethodology study (2019)
Journal Article
Ladan, M. A., Wharrad, H., & Windle, R. (2019). eHealth adoption and use among healthcare professionals in a tertiary hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa: a Qmethodology study. PeerJ, 7, Article e6326. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6326

Copyright 2019 Ladan et al. Background. The aim of the study was to explore the viewpoints of healthcare professionals (HCPs) on the adoption and use of eHealth in clinical practice in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Information and communication technolog... Read More about eHealth adoption and use among healthcare professionals in a tertiary hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa: a Qmethodology study.

Submaxillary Mucin: its Effect on Aroma Release from Acidic Drinks and New Insight into the Effect of Aroma Compounds on its Macromolecular Integrity (2019)
Journal Article
Dinu, V., Gillis, R. B., MacCalman, T., Lim, M., Adams, G. G., Harding, S. E., & Fisk, I. D. (2019). Submaxillary Mucin: its Effect on Aroma Release from Acidic Drinks and New Insight into the Effect of Aroma Compounds on its Macromolecular Integrity. Food Biophysics, 14(3), 278-286. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11483-019-09574-2

Submaxillary mucin is a major component that defines the makeup and functionality of saliva. Understanding its structure and function during food intake is key to designing appropriate strategies for enhancing the delivery of flavour. In the present... Read More about Submaxillary Mucin: its Effect on Aroma Release from Acidic Drinks and New Insight into the Effect of Aroma Compounds on its Macromolecular Integrity.

The practice of glycaemic control in intensive care units: A multicentre survey of nursing and medical professionals (2019)
Journal Article
Fernández‐Méndez, R., Harvey, D. J. R., Windle, R., & Adams, G. G. (2019). The practice of glycaemic control in intensive care units: A multicentre survey of nursing and medical professionals. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28(11-12), 2088-2100. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14774

Aims and objectives To determine the views of nurses and physicians working in intensive care units (ICU) about the aims of glycaemic control and use of their protocols. Background Evidence about the optimal aims and methods for glycaemic contro... Read More about The practice of glycaemic control in intensive care units: A multicentre survey of nursing and medical professionals.

State-of-the-art and limitations in the life cycle assessment of ionic liquids (2019)
Journal Article
Maciel, V. G., Wales, D. J., Seferin, M., Ugaya, C. M. L., & Sans, V. (2019). State-of-the-art and limitations in the life cycle assessment of ionic liquids. Journal of Cleaner Production, 217, 844-858. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.133

Even though the development and use of ionic liquids (ILs) has rapidly grown in recent years, in the literature, information addressing the environmental performance of these substances in a life cycle context is comparatively scarce. This review cri... Read More about State-of-the-art and limitations in the life cycle assessment of ionic liquids.