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Supporting mental well-being of healthcare workers using a mobile app: A mixed-methods feasibility study Open
Poor mental well-being is common among healthcare workers, affecting individual health, patient safety, and organisational performance. Mobile app-based self-care interventions are promising due to their accessibility, low cost, and ease o…
Supporting mental well-being of healthcare workers using a mobile app: a mixed- methods feasibility study Open
Poor mental well-being is common among healthcare workers, affecting individual health, patient safety, and organisational performance. Mobile app-based self-care interventions are promising due to their accessibility, low cost, and ease o…
Co-Designing an Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for Rehabilitation Technology Training Using the I-STEM Model Open
Background: Rehabilitation technologies, including assistive devices, adaptive software, and robotic systems, are increasingly integral to contemporary rehabilitation practice. Yet, ensuring that training in their use is inclusive and acce…
Article Co-designing an Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for Rehabilitation Technology Training Using the I-STEM Model Open
Background: Rehabilitation technologies, including assistive devices, adaptive software, and robotic systems, are increasingly integral to contemporary rehabilitation practice. Yet, ensuring that training in their use is inclusive and acce…
Empathy by Design: Reframing the Empathy Gap Between AI and Humans in Mental Health Chatbots Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are now embedded across therapeutic contexts, from the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) Talking Therapies to widely used platforms like ChatGPT. Whether welcomed or not, these systems are…
Predictors of psychological well-being during imposed prolonged absence from work Open
Background Between March 2020 and September 2021, 11.7 million employee jobs were furloughed through the UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS). Imposed work absence shielded workers from job loss, but furloughed workers had increased r…
The effectiveness of digital training on screening, brief interventions, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for medical and health professionals: a systematic review Open
Introduction The effectiveness of digital SBIRT training for improving knowledge/competence and confidence for health promotion, behavioural and/or health outcomes is not established. We aimed to conduct a systematic review examining the e…
View article: Feasibility and acceptability of a workplace return to work intervention: a cluster randomised feasibility trial
Feasibility and acceptability of a workplace return to work intervention: a cluster randomised feasibility trial Open
Purpose Assess the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of PROWORK, a multicomponent, theory-driven intervention designed to support the return-to-work of workers on long-term sick leave due to mental health problems or comor…
The ActiveText@T2D text messaging behavioural intervention to increase physical activity in adults with type 2 diabetes: A prospective single-arm feasibility trial Open
Physical activity is a core aspect of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) self-management, but most Saudi adults do not meet physical activity recommendations and there are no culturally tailored interventions to promote physical activity in Saudi adul…
Five years of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in the development and evaluation of the Pain-at-Work toolkit to support employees’ self-management of chronic pain at work Open
Background Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) is essential for the design, delivery and dissemination of high-quality, meaningful research. However, reporting of PPIE contributions is seldom transparent or consistent. We …
View article: Web-Based Interactive Training for Managers (Managing Minds at Work) to Promote Mental Health at Work: Pilot Feasibility Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Web-Based Interactive Training for Managers (Managing Minds at Work) to Promote Mental Health at Work: Pilot Feasibility Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Line managers play a key role in preventing poor mental health but often lack necessary skills and knowledge. Existing interventions typically focus on mental health awareness rather than practical skills. The evidence-based Man…
The Association Between Psychosocial Factors and Decision Making Regarding Primary Treatment in Older Women With Early‐Stage Breast Cancer Open
Background Breast cancer is increasingly prevalent among older adults, who are likely to have numerous comorbidities and unique psychosocial challenges. Aims The aim of this study was to measure the prevalence of psychosocial factors in a …
Mixed-methods evaluation of targeted leadership development training to support the career progression of the black and minority ethnic NHS workforce Open
Introduction Black and minority ethnic (BME) workers within the National Health Service (NHS) experience barriers to attainment of senior leadership roles. The NHS Leadership Academy delivered two Leadership Programmes addressing barriers …
Barriers and Facilitators to Smoking Cessation Among University Students: A Scoping Review Open
University students are a vulnerable population for smoking initiation and continuation, often facing unique challenges in accessing cessation support. This scoping review aimed to map the existing literature on the barriers and facilitato…
View article: DEVELOPMENT OF THEORY-BASED TEXT MESSAGE PROMPTS TO PROMOTE ENGAGEMENT WITH A WORKPLACE DIGITAL INTERVENTION (PAIN-AT-WORK TOOLKIT) USING THE COM-B MODEL
DEVELOPMENT OF THEORY-BASED TEXT MESSAGE PROMPTS TO PROMOTE ENGAGEMENT WITH A WORKPLACE DIGITAL INTERVENTION (PAIN-AT-WORK TOOLKIT) USING THE COM-B MODEL Open
Chronic pain, affecting over a quarter of the UK workforce, places a high economic burden on individuals, employers, and healthcare services. The Pain-at-Work (PAW) Toolkit is a digital intervention which aims to provide education and self…
Employees’ experiences of chronic pain in the workplace Open
Background Between one-third and one-half of the UK population is affected by chronic pain. Effectively supporting people with chronic pain at work requires an understanding of employees’ experiences and expressed support needs. Aims To un…
The Use of Digital Messaging Intervention in Osteoarthritis Self-Management: A Scoping Review Open
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability, often accompanied by comorbidities. Digital Messaging (DM) interventions are used to enhance self-management and patient-provider communication in OA. This review was conducted to explo…
View article: Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist polymorphisms in women receiving epidural analgesia who develop maternal intrapartum fever: a prospective, multicentre Mendelian randomised study
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist polymorphisms in women receiving epidural analgesia who develop maternal intrapartum fever: a prospective, multicentre Mendelian randomised study Open
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Workforce Career Development in Public Health, Health Education, and the Health Services: Insights from 30 Years of Cross-Disciplinary National and International Mentoring Open
This paper presents my personal experiences of cross-disciplinary national and international academic mentoring over 30 years in a higher education setting, supporting 605 mentees in public health, health education, and the health services…
View article: Web-Based Interactive Training for Managers (Managing Minds at Work) to Promote Mental Health at Work: Pilot Feasibility Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Web-Based Interactive Training for Managers (Managing Minds at Work) to Promote Mental Health at Work: Pilot Feasibility Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Line managers play a key role in preventing poor mental health but often lack necessary skills and knowledge. Existing interventions typically focus on mental health awareness rather than practical skills. The evidence-based Man…
View article: A psychometric analysis of the Stress Management Competency Indicator Tool
A psychometric analysis of the Stress Management Competency Indicator Tool Open
Background Work-related stress is a growing concern in the UK, negatively impacting both employee well-being and organizational effectiveness. Addressing work-related stress through effective managerial practices is essential, however, exi…
From Five to Four: Examining Employee Perspectives Towards the Four-Day Workweek Open
The concept of a four-day workweek (4DWW) has gained traction as organisations explore ways to improve employee well-being and productivity. This study investigates the opportunities, challenges, and perceived feasibility of adopting a 4DW…
Predicting dietary management intention of patients with chronic kidney disease using protection motivation theory Open
Background Psychological determinants underlying the dietary management intention (DMI) of Chinese patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are not well understood. This hinders the development of theory-informed dietary interventions ta…
Voluntary HIV Testing and Counselling Initiatives in Occupational Settings: A Scoping Review Open
Voluntary HIV testing and counselling (VCT) in the workplace could reach population groups who may be at risk for HIV but may not readily seek out testing from other services. We conducted a scoping review to understand (a) the nature of e…
Psychological detachment from work predicts mental wellbeing of working-age adults: Findings from the ‘Wellbeing of the Workforce’ (WoW) prospective longitudinal cohort study Open
Background There is an urgent need to better understand the factors that predict mental wellbeing in vocationally active adults during globally turbulent times. Aim To explore the relationship between psychological detachment from work (po…
Experiences and perceptions of acute testicular pain, with a focus on reasons for delayed presentation to hospital: a qualitative evidence synthesis Open
Background The annual incidence of testicular torsion is approximately 1 in 4000 males under the age of 25. Despite the 97% testicular salvage rate when surgical intervention is within 6 hours of onset, orchidectomy is required in 40% of c…
Formative work for the <span>LEGEND</span> (Low <span>EnerGy diEt iN</span> adolescents with type 2 Diabetes and obesity) study: example of <span>PPIE</span> in research Open
This study used evidence‐based guidance to report on patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) activities that informed the design of a feasibility trial to explore the use of a low‐energy diet for children and young people (CYP…
Organizations offering line manager training in mental health and presenteeism: A secondary data analysis of organizational‐level data Open
Presenteeism ( working while ill ) due to mental ill‐health is estimated to be one of the largest economic costs to employers. We seek to investigate the relationship between line manager training in mental health (MH) and presenteeism tre…