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View article: Saline nasal irrigation for acute sinusitis (SNIFS II): a randomised controlled pilot trial with nested process evaluation
Saline nasal irrigation for acute sinusitis (SNIFS II): a randomised controlled pilot trial with nested process evaluation Open
Background Despite having marginal beneficial effects, antibiotics are routinely prescribed in adults with acute sinusitis. Alternative interventions for this common condition are urgently needed. Aim To assess the feasibility and acceptab…
View article: A systematic review of the use of mobile alerting to inform the public about emergencies and the factors that influence the public response
A systematic review of the use of mobile alerting to inform the public about emergencies and the factors that influence the public response Open
During an emergency, it is necessary to quickly disseminate messages to the public. These communications often provide information about the emergency as well as guidance or advice aimed at ensuring the safety of the population. Successful…
View article: The impact of “freedom day” on COVID-19 health protective behaviour in England: An observational study of hand hygiene, face covering use and physical distancing in public spaces pre and post the relaxing of restrictions
The impact of “freedom day” on COVID-19 health protective behaviour in England: An observational study of hand hygiene, face covering use and physical distancing in public spaces pre and post the relaxing of restrictions Open
To study the prevalence of COVID-19 health protective behaviours before and after rules eased in England on the 19 th July 2021. Observational study pre (12 th -18 th July) and post (26 th July-1 st August) 19 th July, and a cross-sectiona…
View article: Antibiotic review kit for hospitals (ARK-Hospital): a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised controlled trial
Antibiotic review kit for hospitals (ARK-Hospital): a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised controlled trial Open
UK National Institute for Health and Care Research.
View article: Parallel randomized controlled feasibility trials of the “Active Brains” digital intervention to protect cognitive health in adults aged 60–85
Parallel randomized controlled feasibility trials of the “Active Brains” digital intervention to protect cognitive health in adults aged 60–85 Open
Introduction Multidomain interventions to address modifiable risk factors for dementia are promising, but require more cost-effective, scalable delivery. This study investigated the feasibility of the “Active Brains” digital behavior chang…
View article: A systematic review of observational methods used to quantify personal protective behaviours among members of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the concordance between observational and self-report measures in infectious disease health protection
A systematic review of observational methods used to quantify personal protective behaviours among members of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the concordance between observational and self-report measures in infectious disease health protection Open
View article: A qualitative process analysis of daily contact testing as an alternative to self-isolation following close contact with a confirmed carrier of SARS-CoV-2
A qualitative process analysis of daily contact testing as an alternative to self-isolation following close contact with a confirmed carrier of SARS-CoV-2 Open
Background In July 2021, a randomised controlled trial was conducted to compare the effect on SARS-CoV-2 transmission of seven days of Daily Contact Testing (DCT) using Lateral Flow Test (LFT) and two Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests …
View article: Antibiotic Review Kit for Hospitals (ARK-Hospital): a stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial
Antibiotic Review Kit for Hospitals (ARK-Hospital): a stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial Open
Background Strategies to reduce antibiotic overuse in hospitals depend on clinicians taking decisions to stop unnecessary antibiotics. There is a lack of evidence on how support clinicians do this effectively. We evaluated a multifaceted b…
View article: Using nasal sprays to prevent respiratory tract infections: a qualitative study of online consumer reviews and primary care patient interviews
Using nasal sprays to prevent respiratory tract infections: a qualitative study of online consumer reviews and primary care patient interviews Open
Objectives Nasal sprays could be a promising approach to preventing respiratory tract infections (RTIs). This study explored lay people’s perceptions and experiences of using nasal sprays to prevent RTIs to identify barriers and facilitato…
View article: Exploration of attitudes regarding uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among vaccine hesitant adults in the UK: a qualitative analysis
Exploration of attitudes regarding uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among vaccine hesitant adults in the UK: a qualitative analysis Open
View article: What influences whether parents recognise COVID-19 symptoms, request a test and self-isolate: A qualitative study
What influences whether parents recognise COVID-19 symptoms, request a test and self-isolate: A qualitative study Open
Background Using test, trace and isolate systems can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Parents have the additional responsibility of using these systems for themselves and acting on behalf of their children to help control COVID-19. We e…
View article: The impact of “freedom day” on COVID-19 health protective behaviour in England: An observational study of hand hygiene, face covering use and physical distancing in public spaces pre and post the relaxing of restrictions.
The impact of “freedom day” on COVID-19 health protective behaviour in England: An observational study of hand hygiene, face covering use and physical distancing in public spaces pre and post the relaxing of restrictions. Open
Objectives: To study the prevalence of COVID-19 health protective behaviours before and after rules eased in England on the 19th July 2021.Design: Observational study pre (12th-18th July) and post (26th July-1st August) 19th July, and a cr…
View article: A qualitative process analysis of DCT as an alternative to self-isolation following close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19
A qualitative process analysis of DCT as an alternative to self-isolation following close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 Open
Background In July 2021, a randomised controlled trial was conducted to compare the effect on SARS-CoV-2 transmission of seven days of daily contact testing (DCT) using lateral flow devise (LFT) and 2 PCR tests as an alternative to 10 days…
View article: Exploration of attitudes regarding uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among vaccine hesitant adults in the UK: A qualitative analysis
Exploration of attitudes regarding uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among vaccine hesitant adults in the UK: A qualitative analysis Open
Background The aim of this work was to explore barriers and facilitators to uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and to explore views and reactions to efforts to improve vaccine uptake among those who were vaccine hesitant. Methods Semi-structured …
View article: A systematic review of observational methods used to quantify personal protective behaviours among members of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the concordance between observational and self-report measures in infectious disease health protection
A systematic review of observational methods used to quantify personal protective behaviours among members of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the concordance between observational and self-report measures in infectious disease health protection Open
Objectives To assess the quantity and quality of studies using an observational measure of behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to narratively describe the association between self-report and observational data for behaviours releva…
View article: Is My Cough a Cold or Covid? A Qualitative Study of COVID-19 Symptom Recognition and Attitudes Toward Testing in the UK
Is My Cough a Cold or Covid? A Qualitative Study of COVID-19 Symptom Recognition and Attitudes Toward Testing in the UK Open
Objective: Key to reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the UK is increased use of the NHS Test and Trace (NHSTT) system. This study explored one of the main issues that determine whether people engage with NHSTT, how people understand sympto…
View article: Planning and optimising a digital intervention to protect older adults’ cognitive health
Planning and optimising a digital intervention to protect older adults’ cognitive health Open
View article: Is my cough a cold or covid? A qualitative study of COVID-19 symptom recognition and attitudes towards testing in the UK
Is my cough a cold or covid? A qualitative study of COVID-19 symptom recognition and attitudes towards testing in the UK Open
Objective Key to reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the UK is increased use of the NHS Test and Trace (NHSTT) system. This study explored one of the main issues that determine whether people engage with NHSTT, how people understand symptom…
View article: Planning and optimising a digital intervention to protect older adults’ cognitive health
Planning and optimising a digital intervention to protect older adults’ cognitive health Open
Background By 2050 worldwide dementia prevalence is expected to triple, rising to 152 million. Affordable, scalable interventions are required to support protective behaviours such as physical activity, cognitive training and healthy eatin…
View article: A Qualitative Exploration of Perceptions of a Digital Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Older Adults
A Qualitative Exploration of Perceptions of a Digital Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Older Adults Open
Purpose : This study explored participant views of a web-based physical activity intervention for older adults and examined how they resonate with the key principles that guided intervention development. Methods : Qualitative interviews we…
View article: The Active Brains Digital Intervention to Reduce Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
The Active Brains Digital Intervention to Reduce Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Increasing physical activity, improving diet, and performing brain training exercises are associated with reduced cognitive decline in older adults. Objective In this paper, we describe a feasibility trial of the Active Brains i…
View article: Active Brains: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomised Control Trial of a Digital Intervention to Reduce Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Active Brains: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomised Control Trial of a Digital Intervention to Reduce Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Open
View article: Why do hospital prescribers continue antibiotics when it is safe to stop? Results of a choice experiment survey
Why do hospital prescribers continue antibiotics when it is safe to stop? Results of a choice experiment survey Open
View article: Patient engagement with antibiotic messaging in secondary care: a qualitative feasibility study of the ‘review and revise’ experience
Patient engagement with antibiotic messaging in secondary care: a qualitative feasibility study of the ‘review and revise’ experience Open
View article: Planning and optimising a digital intervention to reduce older adults’ cognitive decline
Planning and optimising a digital intervention to reduce older adults’ cognitive decline Open
Background By 2050 worldwide dementia prevalence is expected to triple, rising to 152 million. Affordable, scalable interventions are required to support protective behaviours such as physical activity, cognitive training and healthy eatin…
View article: The Active Brains Digital Intervention to Reduce Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
The Active Brains Digital Intervention to Reduce Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Increasing physical activity, improving diet, and performing brain training exercises are associated with reduced cognitive decline in older adults. OBJECTIVE In this paper, we describe a feasibility trial of the Active Brain…
View article: Planning and optimising a digital intervention to reduce older adults' cognitive decline
Planning and optimising a digital intervention to reduce older adults' cognitive decline Open
Background By 2050 worldwide dementia prevalence is expected to triple, rising to 152 million. Affordable, scalable interventions are required to support protective behaviours such as physical activity, cognitive training and healthy eatin…
View article: Adaptation and implementation of the ARK (Antibiotic Review Kit) intervention to safely and substantially reduce antibiotic use in hospitals: a feasibility study
Adaptation and implementation of the ARK (Antibiotic Review Kit) intervention to safely and substantially reduce antibiotic use in hospitals: a feasibility study Open
View article: Intervention planning for Antibiotic Review Kit (ARK): a digital and behavioural intervention to safely review and reduce antibiotic prescriptions in acute and general medicine
Intervention planning for Antibiotic Review Kit (ARK): a digital and behavioural intervention to safely review and reduce antibiotic prescriptions in acute and general medicine Open
Background Hospital antimicrobial stewardship strategies, such as ‘Start Smart, Then Focus’ in the UK, balance the need for prompt, effective antibiotic treatment with the need to limit antibiotic overuse using ‘review and revise’. However…
View article: Antibiotic Review Kit for Hospitals (ARK-Hospital): study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised controlled trial
Antibiotic Review Kit for Hospitals (ARK-Hospital): study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised controlled trial Open