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View article: Unlocking the Potential of mHealth: Integrating Behaviour Change Techniques in Hypertension App Design
Unlocking the Potential of mHealth: Integrating Behaviour Change Techniques in Hypertension App Design Open
Background: Smartphone apps offer a promising avenue for delivering scalable interventions for hypertension self-management. This study aimed to characterise the behaviour change technique ontology (BCTO) elements present in apps available…
View article: Feasibility study of a digital NHS Health Check
Feasibility study of a digital NHS Health Check Open
Background Use of digital methods for remote delivery of the NHS Health Check (NHSHC) is central to the development of this national cardiovascular disease risk identification and management programme. This study aimed to explore the feasi…
View article: The Michael Mason prize: development and feasibility testing of a complex intervention to improve adherence to fracture prevention medicine
The Michael Mason prize: development and feasibility testing of a complex intervention to improve adherence to fracture prevention medicine Open
Objectives Only 12% of people recommended fracture prevention medicines remain on treatment 1 year post fracture. The ‘improving uptake of Fracture Prevention treatments’ (iFraP) intervention aims to improve shared decision-making (SDM) ab…
View article: Examining the Effect of SNAP-Multibehaviours on Multimorbidity Risk: A Cross-Sectional Study in Three General Practices’ Electronic Health Records
Examining the Effect of SNAP-Multibehaviours on Multimorbidity Risk: A Cross-Sectional Study in Three General Practices’ Electronic Health Records Open
Background: The growing challenge of multimorbidity for healthcare systems worldwide demands a dual prevention framework, targeting both primary and secondary prevention. Multimorbidity–multibehaviours can provide such a theoretical and cl…
View article: Systematic Evaluation of How Indicators of Inequity and Disadvantage Are Measured and Reported in Population Health Evidence Syntheses
Systematic Evaluation of How Indicators of Inequity and Disadvantage Are Measured and Reported in Population Health Evidence Syntheses Open
We present a systematic evaluation of population health reviews from the Cochrane Database (January 2013–February 2023) to evaluate how indicators of inequity or disadvantage are considered and reported in population health evidence synthe…
View article: The Michael Mason Prize: Development and feasibility testing of a complex intervention to improve adherence to fracture prevention medicine using a person-centred approach
The Michael Mason Prize: Development and feasibility testing of a complex intervention to improve adherence to fracture prevention medicine using a person-centred approach Open
Objectives The i mproving uptake of Fra cture P revention treatments (iFraP) intervention consists of an osteoporosis decision support tool (DST), clinician skills training, and information resources, to improve shared decision-making (SDM…
View article: Sex-Specific Multimorbidity–Multibehaviour Patterns in Primary Care Populations
Sex-Specific Multimorbidity–Multibehaviour Patterns in Primary Care Populations Open
Background: A conceptual shift in healthcare emphasises multimorbidity and multibehaviours as interconnected phenomena, highlighting dose–response associations and sex-specific differences. Data-driven approaches have been suggested for ov…
View article: A scoping review of interventions aiming to improve food security for low-income families with school-aged children outside of school hours
A scoping review of interventions aiming to improve food security for low-income families with school-aged children outside of school hours Open
Food insecurity is a global issue. The objective is to summarise the literature identifying the main outcomes related to out-of-school hours interventions that provide food for low-income families with school-aged children, how they impact…
View article: The digital prescription: A systematic review and meta-analysis of smartphone apps for blood pressure control
The digital prescription: A systematic review and meta-analysis of smartphone apps for blood pressure control Open
Our findings indicate that DHIs, particularly smartphone apps, can lower SBP after 6 months in individuals with hypertension or high-risk factors, although changes might not be clinically significant. Further research is needed to understa…
View article: P080 Supporting shared decision-making about osteoporosis medicines: Combining multiple methods to develop the prototype iFraP intervention
P080 Supporting shared decision-making about osteoporosis medicines: Combining multiple methods to develop the prototype iFraP intervention Open
Background/Aims Shared decision-making (SDM) is a joint process in which a person and healthcare professional work together to reach decisions about care. The iFraP (Improving uptake of Fracture Prevention drug treatments) intervention com…
View article: Variation in UK fracture liaison service consultation conduct and content before and during the COVID pandemic: results from the iFraP-D UK survey
Variation in UK fracture liaison service consultation conduct and content before and during the COVID pandemic: results from the iFraP-D UK survey Open
Summary We conducted a survey of FLSs’ consultation conduct and content which identified marked variation in whether FLS HCPs discussed osteoporosis medicine with patients. A review of service pro formas showed more content related to ‘inv…
View article: Quantitative content analysis of Freedom of Information requests examining the extent and variations of tools and training for conducting suicide risk assessments in NHS Trusts across England
Quantitative content analysis of Freedom of Information requests examining the extent and variations of tools and training for conducting suicide risk assessments in NHS Trusts across England Open
Objectives Determining the risk for suicide is a difficult endeavour. Clinical guidance in the UK explicitly advises against using risk assessment tools and scales to determine suicide risk. Based on Freedom of Information (FoI) requests m…
View article: E060 Testing a new prototype osteoporosis shared decision-making intervention in UK Fracture Liaison Services: patient and clinician perspectives of ‘iFraP’
E060 Testing a new prototype osteoporosis shared decision-making intervention in UK Fracture Liaison Services: patient and clinician perspectives of ‘iFraP’ Open
Background/Aims Shared decision-making (SDM) is a joint process in which a person and healthcare professional work together to reach decisions about care. The Improving uptake of Fracture Prevention drug treatments (iFraP) study developed …
View article: The Contribution of Environmental Science to Mental Health Research: A Scoping Review
The Contribution of Environmental Science to Mental Health Research: A Scoping Review Open
Mental health is influenced by multiple complex and interacting genetic, psychological, social, and environmental factors. As such, developing state-of-the-art mental health knowledge requires collaboration across academic disciplines, inc…
View article: The Impact and Perception of England’s Web-Based Heart Age Test of Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Mixed Methods Study
The Impact and Perception of England’s Web-Based Heart Age Test of Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Mixed Methods Study Open
Background It is well documented that individuals struggle to understand cardiovascular disease (CVD) percentage risk scores, which led to the development of heart age as a means of communicating risk. Developed for clinical use, its appli…
View article: How is suicide risk assessed in healthcare settings in the UK? A systematic scoping review
How is suicide risk assessed in healthcare settings in the UK? A systematic scoping review Open
A high proportion of people contact healthcare services in the 12 months prior to death by suicide. Identifying people at high-risk for suicide is therefore a key concern for healthcare services. Whilst there is extensive research on the v…
View article: Peer Review Report For: The consultation open and close study: A feasibility study of a complex intervention [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
Peer Review Report For: The consultation open and close study: A feasibility study of a complex intervention [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations] Open
Background : Use of telephone, video and online consultations in general practice is increasing. This can lead to transactional consultations which make it harder for patients to describe how symptoms affect their lives, and confusion abou…
View article: Using social media for patient and public involvement and engagement in health research: The process and impact of a closed Facebook group
Using social media for patient and public involvement and engagement in health research: The process and impact of a closed Facebook group Open
Background As part of a multifaceted approach to patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), alongside traditional methods, a closed Facebook group was established to facilitate PPIE feedback on various aspects of a project that …
View article: Understanding the Role of Nature Engagement in Supporting Health and Wellbeing during COVID-19
Understanding the Role of Nature Engagement in Supporting Health and Wellbeing during COVID-19 Open
The importance of natural environments in supporting health and wellbeing has been well evidenced in supporting positive mental and physical health outcomes, including during periods of crisis and stress. Given the disproportionate impacts…
View article: Use of the Natural Outdoor Environment in Different Populations in Europe in Relation to Access: Implications for Policy
Use of the Natural Outdoor Environment in Different Populations in Europe in Relation to Access: Implications for Policy Open
This cross-cultural study explores the relationship of natural outdoor environment (NOE) use with NOE access. Most urban planning recommendations suggest optimal accessibility to be 300 m–500 m straight distance to spaces with vegetation o…
View article: Influences of decisions to attend a national diabetes prevention programme from people living in a socioeconomically deprived area
Influences of decisions to attend a national diabetes prevention programme from people living in a socioeconomically deprived area Open
Aims To explore key influences of decisions in participants from a socioeconomically deprived area to attend the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHSDPP). The NHSDPP is a lifestyle behaviour change programme for adults wit…
View article: Cardiovascular disease risk communication in NHS Health Checks: video-stimulated recall interviews with practitioners
Cardiovascular disease risk communication in NHS Health Checks: video-stimulated recall interviews with practitioners Open
Background
\nNHS Health Check (NHSHC) is a national programme to identify and manage cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Practitioners delivering the programme should be competent in discussing CVD risk, but there is evidence of limited und…
View article: Improving uptake of Fracture Prevention drug treatments: a protocol for Development of a consultation intervention (iFraP-D).
Improving uptake of Fracture Prevention drug treatments: a protocol for Development of a consultation intervention (iFraP-D). Open
INTRODUCTION: Prevention of fragility fractures, a source of significant economic and personal burden, is hindered by poor uptake of fracture prevention medicines. Enhancing communication of scientific evidence and elicitation of patient m…
View article: Cardiovascular disease risk communication in NHS Health Checks using QRISK®2 and JBS3 risk calculators: the RICO qualitative and quantitative study
Cardiovascular disease risk communication in NHS Health Checks using QRISK®2 and JBS3 risk calculators: the RICO qualitative and quantitative study Open
Background The NHS Health Check is a national cardiovascular disease prevention programme. There is a lack of evidence on how health checks are conducted, how cardiovascular disease risk is communicated to foster risk-reducing intentions o…
View article: Improving uptake of Fracture Prevention drug treatments: a protocol for Development of a consultation intervention (iFraP-D)
Improving uptake of Fracture Prevention drug treatments: a protocol for Development of a consultation intervention (iFraP-D) Open
Introduction Prevention of fragility fractures, a source of significant economic and personal burden, is hindered by poor uptake of fracture prevention medicines. Enhancing communication of scientific evidence and elicitation of patient me…