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View article: Illness perceptions in Raynaud’s phenomenon: A qualitative study
Illness perceptions in Raynaud’s phenomenon: A qualitative study Open
Raynaud’s Phenomenon is a condition characterised by vasoconstriction of the extremities and can have a detrimental impact on people’s lives. The treatment options for patients currently offered through healthcare services, e.g., in the Un…
View article: Real‐Time Tracking of Public Announcements in the Limit Order Book
Real‐Time Tracking of Public Announcements in the Limit Order Book Open
With the growth of information technology, market participants in futures markets can access new information and respond to it at a faster pace. We study the effect of the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) reports, in real time, on the…
View article: Adaptation and validation of the Health Anxiety Inventory (short version) for medical settings
Adaptation and validation of the Health Anxiety Inventory (short version) for medical settings Open
The objectives of study 1 were to use expert opinion to identify the limitations of the Health Anxiety Inventory – Short Version (SHAI) for administration in medical populations and to develop an adapted version for medical populations. Th…
View article: Implied Matching Functionality and Market Quality in Futures Markets
Implied Matching Functionality and Market Quality in Futures Markets Open
View article: Intrusive Mental Imagery in Chronic Pain: Prevalence and Associations with Common Comorbidities
Intrusive Mental Imagery in Chronic Pain: Prevalence and Associations with Common Comorbidities Open
Purpose Chronic pain is a highly prevalent and distressing condition with limited treatment efficacy. Prior research reports associations between the experience of mental imagery about chronic pain and pain itself, particularly in those wi…
View article: Perceived barriers and opportunities to improve working conditions and staff retention in emergency departments: a qualitative study
Perceived barriers and opportunities to improve working conditions and staff retention in emergency departments: a qualitative study Open
Background Staff retention in Emergency Medicine (EM) is at crisis level and could be attributed in some part to adverse working conditions. This study aimed to better understand current concerns relating to working conditions and working …
View article: ‘Knees being set on fire’: a qualitative study exploring the impact of intrusive mental imagery on chronic pain patients
‘Knees being set on fire’: a qualitative study exploring the impact of intrusive mental imagery on chronic pain patients Open
Chronic pain is common and debilitating, and recommended treatments are only moderately effective for pain relief. Focus has shifted to refining targets for change within psychological therapy to improve pain management. Evidence has shown…
View article: The common sense model in Raynaud’s phenomenon: do illness perceptions account for variance in symptom severity and quality of life?
The common sense model in Raynaud’s phenomenon: do illness perceptions account for variance in symptom severity and quality of life? Open
People with Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) experience poorer mental health and quality of life than the general population, and there is limited evidence for treatment options in RP. The Common Sense Model of illness representations (CSM) is a …
View article: Development and testing of an intervention to increase staff knowledge and confidence in responding to health anxiety in the context of cognitive decline: a pilot study
Development and testing of an intervention to increase staff knowledge and confidence in responding to health anxiety in the context of cognitive decline: a pilot study Open
Background: Memory complaint in the absence of organic pathology is a common phenomenon accounting for up to one third of patients presenting to memory clinics. Health anxiety has been specifically linked to dementia worry and repeated pre…
View article: Health professionals' perspectives on psychological distress and meeting patients' support needs in rheumatology care settings: A qualitative study
Health professionals' perspectives on psychological distress and meeting patients' support needs in rheumatology care settings: A qualitative study Open
Background Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) face challenges including pain, fatigue and disease flares. Evidence suggests their levels of anxiety and depression are higher compared to the general population. Rheumatolog…
View article: Psychological predictors of health anxiety and pain in ambulatory presentations in a hospital emergency department
Psychological predictors of health anxiety and pain in ambulatory presentations in a hospital emergency department Open
Background: Health anxiety in attendees of out-patient medical clinics is well established; however, there has been a lack of research into health anxiety within emergency settings. Aims: This study explored the prevalence of health anxiet…
View article: Intolerance of uncertainty, fear of contamination and perceived social support as predictors of psychological distress in NHS healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Intolerance of uncertainty, fear of contamination and perceived social support as predictors of psychological distress in NHS healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Psychological distress has been repeatedly quantified over the course of the pandemic, however this has not always included broader healthcare workers, and has mostly focused on prevalence and occupational factors. This study investigated …
View article: The Mental Health Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Second Wave on Shielders and Their Family Members
The Mental Health Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Second Wave on Shielders and Their Family Members Open
In March 2020, individuals shielding from coronavirus reported high rates of distress. This study investigated whether fear of contamination (FoC) and use of government-recommended behaviours (GRB; e.g., handwashing and wearing masks) were…
View article: P289 The effectiveness of interventions to reduce psychological distress in patients with autoimmune rheumatic conditions: a systematic review of effectiveness
P289 The effectiveness of interventions to reduce psychological distress in patients with autoimmune rheumatic conditions: a systematic review of effectiveness Open
Background/Aims Autoimmune rheumatic conditions are multisystem chronic disorders associated with increased psychological distress. Consequences include poor medication adherence and high levels of disease activity. Psychological intervent…
View article: Health anxiety in stroke survivors: a cross-sectional study on the prevalence of health anxiety in stroke survivors and its impact on quality of life
Health anxiety in stroke survivors: a cross-sectional study on the prevalence of health anxiety in stroke survivors and its impact on quality of life Open
Almost a third of stroke survivors were experiencing clinical levels of health anxiety, with HiHA significantly associated with lower quality of life. Future research should explore the use of existing evidence based psychological interven…
View article: Acceptability and effectiveness of CBT and psychologically based interventions for emergency department attenders with medical complaints: a systematic literature review
Acceptability and effectiveness of CBT and psychologically based interventions for emergency department attenders with medical complaints: a systematic literature review Open
This systematic literature review surveyed the evidence for the acceptability and effectiveness of CBT and psychologically based interventions for emergency department (ED) attenders with physical health complaints as their primary concern…
View article: “It’s Been Ugly”: A Large-Scale Qualitative Study into the Difficulties Frontline Doctors Faced across Two Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic
“It’s Been Ugly”: A Large-Scale Qualitative Study into the Difficulties Frontline Doctors Faced across Two Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
This study aimed to gain an uncensored insight into the most difficult aspects of working as a frontline doctor across successive COVID-19 pandemic waves. Data collected by the parent study (CERA) was analysed using conventional content an…
View article: 328: What COVID taught us—Collaboration in pursuit of expanded paid leave
328: What COVID taught us—Collaboration in pursuit of expanded paid leave Open
View article: The COVID-19 Clinician Cohort (CoCCo) Study: Empirically Grounded Recommendations for Forward-Facing Psychological Care of Frontline Doctors
The COVID-19 Clinician Cohort (CoCCo) Study: Empirically Grounded Recommendations for Forward-Facing Psychological Care of Frontline Doctors Open
This study aimed to develop empirically grounded recommendations and a coherent model of psychological care derived from the experiences and psychological care needs of COVID-19 frontline doctors, using semi-structured interviews and thema…
View article: Diagnosis patterns for rifampicin-resistant TB after onset of COVID-19
Diagnosis patterns for rifampicin-resistant TB after onset of COVID-19 Open
View article: Psychological distress and trauma in doctors providing frontline care during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom and Ireland: a prospective longitudinal survey cohort study
Psychological distress and trauma in doctors providing frontline care during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom and Ireland: a prospective longitudinal survey cohort study Open
Objectives The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on doctors is a significant concern. Due to the emergence of multiple pandemic waves, longitudinal data on the impact of COVID-19 are vital to ensure an adequate psychological ca…
View article: Psychological distress and trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic: survey of doctors practising anaesthesia, intensive care medicine, and emergency medicine in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
Psychological distress and trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic: survey of doctors practising anaesthesia, intensive care medicine, and emergency medicine in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Open
View article: Psychological Distress and Trauma in Doctors Providing Frontline Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United Kingdom and Ireland: A Prospective Longitudinal Survey Cohort Study
Psychological Distress and Trauma in Doctors Providing Frontline Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United Kingdom and Ireland: A Prospective Longitudinal Survey Cohort Study Open
View article: Practitioner review: health anxiety in children and young people in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Practitioner review: health anxiety in children and young people in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Health-related fear is a normal and common response in the face of the global pandemic of COVID-19. Children and young people are frequently being exposed to messages about the threat to health, including from the media and authorities. Wh…
View article: Coping and tolerance of uncertainty: Predictors and mediators of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coping and tolerance of uncertainty: Predictors and mediators of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Open
The current pandemic wave of COVID-19 has resulted in significant uncertainty for the general public. Mental health and examining factors that may influence distress have been outlined as key research priorities to inform interventions. Th…
View article: COVID-19 emergency response assessment study: a prospective longitudinal survey of frontline doctors in the UK and Ireland: study protocol
COVID-19 emergency response assessment study: a prospective longitudinal survey of frontline doctors in the UK and Ireland: study protocol Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic is putting an unprecedented strain on healthcare systems globally. The psychological impact on frontline doctors of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic is currently unknown. This longitudinal professional …
View article: Prevalence and treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and co-morbid severe health anxiety
Prevalence and treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and co-morbid severe health anxiety Open
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a debilitating condition that affects 0.2-0.4% of the population. Health focussed anxiety is common across medical conditions, and may be relevant in CFS/ME. This study sought …
View article: Behaviour change interventions for the management of Raynaud’s phenomenon: a systematic literature review
Behaviour change interventions for the management of Raynaud’s phenomenon: a systematic literature review Open
Objectives Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is a significant cause of morbidity. Vasodilator medications cause unwanted adverse effects, with behavioural and lifestyle changes forming the mainstay of self-management; this is difficult to implemen…
View article: Cold hands, warm … gloves?
Cold hands, warm … gloves? Open
View article: Behaviour change interventions for the management of Raynaud's phenomenon: a systematic review protocol
Behaviour change interventions for the management of Raynaud's phenomenon: a systematic review protocol Open
Introduction Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) describes excessive peripheral vasospasm to cold exposure and/or emotional stress. RP episodes are associated with digital colour changes, pain and reduced quality of life. Pharmacological interventio…