Bev John
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: A systematic review of the economic evidence surrounding the management of alcohol withdrawal
A systematic review of the economic evidence surrounding the management of alcohol withdrawal Open
Issues Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a medical emergency associated with lengthy hospital stays and an increased frequency of alcohol‐related hospital admissions. Rising numbers of alcohol‐related health presentations and limited re…
View article: Ethanol for the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome: a systematic review
Ethanol for the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome: a systematic review Open
Further studies are required with more transparent and complete outcome reporting and practical implementation recommendations in order to facilitate the translation of ethanol prescribing for the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
View article: Promising strategies for the prevention of alcohol-related brain damage through optimised management of acute alcohol withdrawal: A focussed literature review
Promising strategies for the prevention of alcohol-related brain damage through optimised management of acute alcohol withdrawal: A focussed literature review Open
There is an increasing awareness of the link between chronic alcohol consumption and the development of cognitive, behavioural and functional deficits. Currently, preventative strategies are limited and require engagement in dedicated long…
View article: Group Conflict in Nigeria: A Qualitative Exploration of Survivors’ Experiences
Group Conflict in Nigeria: A Qualitative Exploration of Survivors’ Experiences Open
Background: This qualitative study explored the experiences of survivors of group conflicts in Nigeria. The persistent conflicts in Nigeria not only create a sense of social distance but also hamper political and socioeconomic development …
View article: Cognitive impairment among alcohol treatment service users in South Wales: an exploratory examination of typologies of behaviour, impairment, and service attendance
Cognitive impairment among alcohol treatment service users in South Wales: an exploratory examination of typologies of behaviour, impairment, and service attendance Open
Introduction Alcohol dependence is a global issue with many negative consequences, including alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD). Assessment of the sociodemographic and cognitive characteristics of individuals with confirmed or suspected A…
View article: Impact of Environmental Temperatures on Feed and Water Consumption in Broilers and Layers in Commercial and Backyard Poultry Farms, Maiduguri, Borno State
Impact of Environmental Temperatures on Feed and Water Consumption in Broilers and Layers in Commercial and Backyard Poultry Farms, Maiduguri, Borno State Open
This study investigates the influence of environmental temperatures on feed intake and water consumption in broilers and layers across commercial and backyard poultry farms in Maiduguri, Borno State. Data were collected over six months fro…
View article: Alcohol-related brain damage: an umbrella (term) for the approaching post-COVID monsoon
Alcohol-related brain damage: an umbrella (term) for the approaching post-COVID monsoon Open
Individuals with alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) represent a population whose healthcare needs often go unmet. This is the result of a lack of not only an awareness surrounding the condition by healthcare professionals, but also health…
View article: The ongoing need for NHS gambling harms services in Wales: time to put words into action
The ongoing need for NHS gambling harms services in Wales: time to put words into action Open
OPINION article Front. Psychiatry, 25 October 2023Sec. Addictive Disorders Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1277435
View article: Mental Health Support Workers Recovery Perceptions and Positive Risk-Taking Approaches Related to Service-Users with a Dual Diagnosis
Mental Health Support Workers Recovery Perceptions and Positive Risk-Taking Approaches Related to Service-Users with a Dual Diagnosis Open
Twenty-nine mental health support workers took part in an online-survey consisting of a vignette and scenarios to elicit information regarding their recovery perceptions and positive-risk taking approaches related to service-users with dua…
View article: Social media use: attitudes, ‘detox’, and craving in typical and frequent users
Social media use: attitudes, ‘detox’, and craving in typical and frequent users Open
Social media has become a core feature of daily life, with 3.8 billion users worldwide. Research on individual differences in social media use has tended to focus on the effect of differing levels of engagement on specific mental health ou…
View article: Symptom monitoring improves physical and emotional outcomes during menopause: a randomized controlled trial
Symptom monitoring improves physical and emotional outcomes during menopause: a randomized controlled trial Open
Objectives: A recent systematic review suggested that symptom monitoring can result in reductions in menopausal symptoms and improvements in health-related behaviors. To date, no studies have experimentally investigated whether symptom mon…
View article: Social media use: Attitudes, “detox,” and craving in typical and frequent users.
Social media use: Attitudes, “detox,” and craving in typical and frequent users. Open
Social media has become a core feature of daily life, with 4.8 billion users worldwide.Research on individual differences in social media use has tended to focus on the effect of differing levels of engagement on specific mental health out…
View article: Alcohol‐related brain damage: A mixed‐method evaluation of an online awareness‐raising programme for frontline care and support practitioners
Alcohol‐related brain damage: A mixed‐method evaluation of an online awareness‐raising programme for frontline care and support practitioners Open
Introduction Alcohol‐related brain damage (ARBD) is an umbrella term referring to the neurocognitive impairments caused by excessive and prolonged alcohol use and the associated nutritional deficiencies. This study evaluated the outcomes o…
View article: The Paradox of the Frontal Lobe Paradox. A Scoping Review
The Paradox of the Frontal Lobe Paradox. A Scoping Review Open
The “frontal lobe paradox” highlights a phenomenon in which a subset of patients who possess frontal lobe damage and exhibit marked impairments in everyday life are still able to able to verbally describe a logical course of action relatin…
View article: <i>“They loved gambling more than me.”</i> Women's experiences of gambling‐related harm as an affected other
<i>“They loved gambling more than me.”</i> Women's experiences of gambling‐related harm as an affected other Open
Background Gambling poses a global threat to public health due to its far‐reaching impacts. Research has demonstrated a ripple effect of harmful gambling on social network members and broader communities. While researchers have documented …
View article: Conceptualising emotional and cognitive dysregulation amongst sports bettors; an exploratory study of ‘tilting’ in a new context
Conceptualising emotional and cognitive dysregulation amongst sports bettors; an exploratory study of ‘tilting’ in a new context Open
Tilting is a poker-related phenomenon that involves cognitive and emotional dysregulation in response to unfavourable gambling outcomes. Tilting is characterised by an increase in irrational, impulsive and strategically weak betting decisi…
View article: Accessing the invisible population of low-risk gamblers, issues with screening, testing and theory: a systematic review
Accessing the invisible population of low-risk gamblers, issues with screening, testing and theory: a systematic review Open
Background While it is a generally accepted fact that many gambling screening tools are not fit for purpose when employed as part of a public health framework, the evidence supporting this claim is sporadic. The aim of this review is to id…
View article: Evaluating the Effects of Symptom Monitoring on Menopausal Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Evaluating the Effects of Symptom Monitoring on Menopausal Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Evidence suggests that monitoring and appraising symptoms can result in increased engagement in medical help-seeking, improved patient-doctor communication, and reductions in symptom prevalence and severity. To date, no systematic reviews …
View article: Does the Fast Alcohol Screening Test Accurately Distinguish Between Harmful and Severely Dependent Tiers of Alcohol Misuse?
Does the Fast Alcohol Screening Test Accurately Distinguish Between Harmful and Severely Dependent Tiers of Alcohol Misuse? Open
Aims Primary aim: to determine the efficacy of FAST (the Fast Alcohol Screening Test) for detecting harmful and dependent levels of alcohol use. Secondary aim: to compare the performance of the FAST to two short forms of the Alcohol Use Di…
View article: Gambling Harm as a Global Public Health Concern: A Mixed Method Investigation of Trends in Wales
Gambling Harm as a Global Public Health Concern: A Mixed Method Investigation of Trends in Wales Open
Background: Recent research evidence has suggested that gambling is a public health concern. A number of studies report the association between gambling activity and increased instances of various other harms, including substance misuse an…
View article: Open letter from UK based academic scientists to the secretaries of state for digital, culture, media and sport and for health and social care regarding the need for independent funding for the prevention and treatment of gambling harms
Open letter from UK based academic scientists to the secretaries of state for digital, culture, media and sport and for health and social care regarding the need for independent funding for the prevention and treatment of gambling harms Open
First paragraph: Dear secretaries of state, As leading academic scientists studying gambling behaviours and its harms, we are writing to express our concern about the continuing support shown for the voluntary system of funding treatment, …
View article: Applicability of the ACE-III and RBANS Cognitive Tests for the Detection of Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
Applicability of the ACE-III and RBANS Cognitive Tests for the Detection of Alcohol-Related Brain Damage Open
Overall, both the ACE-III and RBANS are suitable tools for ARBD screening within an alcohol-dependent population, though the RBANS is the superior of the two. Clinicians using these tools for ARBD screening should be cautious of false-posi…
View article: Identification and Evaluation of Neuropsychological Tools Used in the Assessment of Alcohol-Related Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review
Identification and Evaluation of Neuropsychological Tools Used in the Assessment of Alcohol-Related Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Neuropsychological assessment is central to identifying and determining the extent of Alcohol-Related Cognitive Impairment (ARCI). The present systematic review aimed to synthesize and discuss the evidence appraising the neurop…
View article: Investigating the potential impact of changing health messages on alcohol products.
Investigating the potential impact of changing health messages on alcohol products. Open
The University of South Wales was commissioned to undertake research using eye tracker technology and interviews to investigate what alcohol shoppers actually look at on alcoholic products’ labelling, packaging and on-shelf presentation. A…