Declan Patton
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View article: Exploring patients’ experiences of secondary prevention after stroke: a survey study
Exploring patients’ experiences of secondary prevention after stroke: a survey study Open
Background and aims Stroke secondary prevention focuses on reducing the likelihood of future strokes by addressing underlying risk factors and lifestyle factors for stroke. By engaging with healthcare professionals and embracing secondary …
View article: The Role of a Stroke Specialist Nurse in Early Supported Discharge and Secondary Prevention in the Community. A Scoping Review
The Role of a Stroke Specialist Nurse in Early Supported Discharge and Secondary Prevention in the Community. A Scoping Review Open
Background Stroke represents a major source of mortality and morbidity globally. The role of a stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) as an expert team member in early supported discharge for stroke, is not well described although it is we…
What is the impact of lipid-lowering therapies on cardiovascular disease incidence among women with familial hypercholesterolaemia: A systematic review Open
Background: Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a genetic condition that significantly increases cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, particularly in women. Lipid-lowering therapies (LLTs), such as statins and PCSK9 inhibitors, play a cru…
Health care professionals’ attitudes, behaviours and barriers toward exercise promotion among patients: A systematic review Open
Objective To determine health care professionals’ (HCPs) attitudes, behaviours, and barriers toward exercise promotion among patients. Method Using systematic review methodology, we included published studies focusing on health care profes…
The Incidence of Pressure Ulcers in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review Open
The aim is to assess the incidence of pressure ulcers among adults undergoing surgery. Systematic review methodology was employed. Databases including Cochrane, Ovid Medline, Embase, EBSCO, CINAHL Plus and Scopus were searched in August 20…
What is the knowledge, perceptions, and experiences of nurses regarding antimicrobial stewardship? A systematic review Open
Aims Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) describes a preventative approach to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Evidence suggests that nursing knowledge and perceptions of their role in AMS inhibits their involvement in antimicrobial stewardship…
The Clinical Utility of Autofluorescence Imaging for Bacterial Detection in Wounds: A Systematic Review Open
This systematic review evaluated the clinical utility and diagnostic accuracy of autofluorescence imaging in detecting bacterial presence in wounds. A literature search was conducted in January 2025 across PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and EMB…
View article: What is the Impact of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Healing in Patients Post Excision of Pilonidal Sinus? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
What is the Impact of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Healing in Patients Post Excision of Pilonidal Sinus? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
This systematic review aimed to determine the impact of negative pressure wound therapy on healing in patients with pilonidal sinus following surgical excision. Using systematic review methodology, we included original research studies wri…
Transitioning to low chemical nitrogen perennial ryegrass white clover pastures on wetland grazing dairy systems Open
Context Reductions in chemical nitrogen fertiliser applications in agricultural systems within the European Union will have a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions related to agriculture. Aims The current study investigates…
Exploring physiological differences in injury response by skin tone: A scoping review Open
Physiological differences in skin structure may contribute to alterations in the response to pressure ulcer development among individuals with dark skin. Recognising these differences is important for targeted prevention strategies within …
What specific challenges do patients with chronic wounds encounter when attending medical appointments related to wound care? A systematic review Open
This systematic review identified several challenges faced by patients with chronic wounds when attending medical appointments. Key issues include increased waiting times, and the excessive cost of appointments. Pain, discomfort, and physi…
The utility of skin surface temperature measurement in the prediction of diabetic foot ulceration Open
Elevated skin surface temperature was seen prior to the development of DFU in all cases in this study. Initial analysis suggests that neither the 35 °C threshold nor a 2.2 °C temperature difference is indicative of inevitable tissue damage…
Dressings and topical agents for preventing pressure ulcers Open
The included studies tested a wide variety of dressings and topical agents. The evidence for all interventions is uncertain or very uncertain; thus, it is unclear whether any of the dressings or topical agents studied make any difference t…
View article: The emerging role of a Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Early Supported Discharged: Developing a pathway for stroke nursing for secondary prevention in the community. A scoping review protocol.
The emerging role of a Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Early Supported Discharged: Developing a pathway for stroke nursing for secondary prevention in the community. A scoping review protocol. Open
Background Stroke represents a major source of mortality and morbidity globally. The role of a stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) as an expert team member in early supported discharge (ESD) for stroke, is not well defined or described …
The correlation between sub‐epidermal moisture assessment and other early indicators of pressure ulcer development: A prospective cohort observational study. Part 2. The correlation between sub‐epidermal moisture assessment, temperature, epidermal hydration and pain Open
There is growing interest in the roles of temperature, epidermal hydration (EH) and pain in pressure ulcer (PU) development. Investigating correlations between these measures and sub‐epidermal moisture (SEM) will address this knowledge def…
The impact of machine learning on the prediction of diabetic foot ulcers – A systematic review Open
A variety of machine learning models were suggested to successfully classify DFUs from healthy skin, or to inform the prediction of DFUs. The proposed machine learning models may have the potential to inform the clinical practice of managi…
‘Sometimes You Have No Choice but to Give Them Medication’: Experiences of Nurses Caring for People With Auditory Hallucinations in an Acute Unit Open
The aim of this study was to explore psychiatric nurse's experiences of caring for people with auditory hallucinations in an acute unit. A qualitative study was conducted using thematic analysis. The study involved semi‐structured intervie…
Can thermography predict diabetic foot ulcer risk in patients with diabetes mellitus? A systematic review Open
The systematic review indicates that thermography holds promise for predicting DFU risk, with studies showcasing predictive capabilities and patient benefits. Despite some challenges and limitations, the evidence suggests thermography's va…
A systematic review on the impact of sub‐epidermal moisture assessments on pressure ulcer/injury care delivery pathways Open
To assess all published studies which describe what happens to the delivery of pressure ulcer/injury (PI/PU) care pathways as a result of detecting raised sub‐epidermal moisture (SEM) delta (∆ ≥ 0.6). We undertook a systematic review of th…
The Impact of Sensory Modulation Interventions on Practice in Acute Inpatient Mental Health Settings: A Meta-Ethnography Open
This review explores the transformative impact of sensory modulation interventions in acute inpatient mental health care setting utilising meta-ethnography. The methodology by Noblit & Hare guided the approach to creating the review. Searc…
AB048. SOH24AB_011. What is the impact high-level disinfection technology on microbial colonization in ultrasound/endocavity probes? Open
Background: This review is an important step in increasing users' awareness of the link between microbial colonization and ultrasound and endocavity probe use. Updating services and protecting patients from healthcare-related infections is…
Pressure ulcer risk assessment in the ICU. Is it time for a more objective measure? Open
Sub-Epidermal Moisture measurements can offer more information, not only on identifying those who are at risk, but also how those patients are tolerating this risk at different anatomical sites.
A systematic review of the impact of compression therapy on quality of life and pain among people with a venous leg ulcer Open
Aim To gain a greater understanding of how compression therapy affects quality of life, this systematic review appraised existing published studies measuring the impact of compression therapy on health quality of life (HRQoL), and pain, am…
The correlation between sub‐epidermal moisture measurement and other early indicators of pressure ulcer development—A prospective cohort observational study. Part 1. The correlation between sub‐epidermal moisture measurement and ultrasound Open
The correlation between sub‐epidermal moisture (SEM) and other early indicators of pressure ulcer (PU) development is yet to be determined. This three‐part series aims to bridge this knowledge gap, through investigating SEM and its correla…
What is the impact of seasonal ambient changes on the incidence of falls among older adults? Open
Purpose This systematic review paper aims to investigate seasonal ambient change’s impact on the incidence of falls among older adults. Design/methodology/approach The population, exposure, outcome (PEO) structured framework was used to fr…