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View article: Impact of Music Interventions on Depression in Care Home Residents with Dementia: UK Results from Music Interventions for Depression and Dementia in Elderly Care RCT
Impact of Music Interventions on Depression in Care Home Residents with Dementia: UK Results from Music Interventions for Depression and Dementia in Elderly Care RCT Open
Background: We report UK findings from Music Interventions for Depression and Dementia in Elderly care (MIDDEL), a cross-national, clustered, randomised trial undertaken in 2018–2023 to evaluate the effectiveness of music interventions for…
View article: Cognitive impairment, depressive symptoms, and demographic characteristics of care home residents living with dementia in six countries
Cognitive impairment, depressive symptoms, and demographic characteristics of care home residents living with dementia in six countries Open
Findings confirm that lower cognitive ability is associated with more depressive symptoms across different contexts in a large international sample. As thresholds to long-term care are likely to be set even higher in the future, interventi…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing Music Interventions in Care Homes for People with Dementia and Depression: Process Evaluation Results of the Multinational Cluster-Randomized MIDDEL Trial
Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing Music Interventions in Care Homes for People with Dementia and Depression: Process Evaluation Results of the Multinational Cluster-Randomized MIDDEL Trial Open
A process evaluation was embedded in the multinational Music Interventions for Dementia and Depression in ELderly care (MIDDEL) trial to better understand barriers and facilitators for implementing music-based interventions (MBIs). Stakeho…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing Music Interventions in Care Homes for People with Dementia and Depression: Process Evaluation Results of the Multinational Cluster-Randomized MIDDEL Trial
Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing Music Interventions in Care Homes for People with Dementia and Depression: Process Evaluation Results of the Multinational Cluster-Randomized MIDDEL Trial Open
A process evaluation was embedded in the multinational Music Interventions for Dementia and Depression in ELderly care (MIDDEL) trial to better understand barriers and facilitators for implementation of music-based interventions. Stakehold…
View article: Music in Care Home Settings: Guidelines for Implementation and Evaluation Based on the Music Interventions for Depression and Dementia in ELderly Care (MIDDEL) Study in the UK
Music in Care Home Settings: Guidelines for Implementation and Evaluation Based on the Music Interventions for Depression and Dementia in ELderly Care (MIDDEL) Study in the UK Open
Context: Music-based interventions are widely acknowledged to promote the wellbeing of care home residents, particularly those whose communication is impaired, such as through stroke or dementia. Yet in such settings the use of music is li…
View article: Café Connect: An innovative approach to public engagement in all stages of the research lifecycle.
Café Connect: An innovative approach to public engagement in all stages of the research lifecycle. Open
BackgroundPublic engagement is a vital process that should be embedded throughout the research lifecycle. Researchers gain invaluable input ensuring the relevance and feasibility of their research by involving members of the public. The pu…
View article: UK clinical approaches to address post-stroke fatigue: findings from The Nottingham Fatigue after Stroke study
UK clinical approaches to address post-stroke fatigue: findings from The Nottingham Fatigue after Stroke study Open
Background/Aims Although post-stroke is common and debilitating, there is little published research on how it is managed by clinicians. The aim of this study was to document UK management of post-stroke fatigue and ascertain whether there …
View article: Managing post-stroke fatigue: A qualitative study to explore multifaceted clinical perspectives
Managing post-stroke fatigue: A qualitative study to explore multifaceted clinical perspectives Open
Introduction Post-stroke fatigue (PSF) is common and debilitating. However, while its effective management is a priority for clinicians and stroke survivors, there remains little evidence to provide guidance or underpin practice. Our aim, …
View article: Improving occupational therapists’ confidence in completing the Allied Health Professions Health and Work Report: Results from the CREATE feasibility study
Improving occupational therapists’ confidence in completing the Allied Health Professions Health and Work Report: Results from the CREATE feasibility study Open
Introduction There is a concern that occupational therapists lack confidence in advising on fitness to work. The aim of this study was to compare two training methods of improving occupational therapists’ confidence in completing the Allie…
View article: Developing a fatigue programme: Protocol for the Nottingham Fatigue After Stroke (NotFAST2) study
Developing a fatigue programme: Protocol for the Nottingham Fatigue After Stroke (NotFAST2) study Open
Introduction Post-stroke fatigue is common and is one of the most distressing symptoms after stroke. It has a negative impact on physical, social and psychological functioning; it is also associated with poor outcomes and increased mortali…
View article: Evaluation of hip precautions following total hip replacement: a before and after study
Evaluation of hip precautions following total hip replacement: a before and after study Open
Patients recovered at a similar rate regardless of whether they received hip precautions or not, with no increase in complications observed. The findings lend evidence to support decision-making around the removal of precautions.Implicatio…
View article: Comparing face-to-face with online training for occupational therapists in advising on fitness for work: Protocol for the CREATE study
Comparing face-to-face with online training for occupational therapists in advising on fitness for work: Protocol for the CREATE study Open
Introduction Occupational therapists play a key role in advising on fitness for work; however, there is a concern that they lack knowledge and confidence in using the Allied Health Professions health and work report (formerly the Allied He…
View article: Cognitive Management Pathways in Stroke Services (COMPASS): A qualitative investigation of key issues in relation to community stroke teams undertaking cognitive assessments
Cognitive Management Pathways in Stroke Services (COMPASS): A qualitative investigation of key issues in relation to community stroke teams undertaking cognitive assessments Open
IntroductionCognitive problems are common after stroke and their identification and management is important for survivors, carers and clinicians. However, the appropriateness of the screening methods and ways in which results inform commun…
View article: Proactive Assessment of Obesity Risk during Infancy (ProAsk): a qualitative study of parents’ and professionals’ perspectives on an mHealth intervention
Proactive Assessment of Obesity Risk during Infancy (ProAsk): a qualitative study of parents’ and professionals’ perspectives on an mHealth intervention Open
NCT02314494 . Date registered 11th December 2014.
View article: Assessment and management of cognitive problems in people with multiple sclerosis: A National Survey of Clinical Practice
Assessment and management of cognitive problems in people with multiple sclerosis: A National Survey of Clinical Practice Open
Clinical pathways for assessing and managing cognitive problems vary and are dependent on the individual expertise of health professionals, available resources, and access to specialist services. Although healthcare professionals highlight…
View article: Systematic delivery of a smoking cessation intervention after discharge from a secondary care setting
Systematic delivery of a smoking cessation intervention after discharge from a secondary care setting Open
Background Hospital admission provides an ideal opportunity to promote smoking cessation. Clinical guidelines recommend delivery of cessation interventions for all admissions but no research to date has focused on supporting smokers who su…
View article: Using interactive digital technology to predict and prevent childhood overweight
Using interactive digital technology to predict and prevent childhood overweight Open
Background: Obesity risk factors can be identified during infancy, providing an opportunity for early intervention. ProAsk is an interactive digital intervention that supports health professionals to quantify and communicate an infant’s ov…
View article: Digital technology to facilitate Proactive Assessment of Obesity Risk during Infancy (ProAsk): a feasibility study
Digital technology to facilitate Proactive Assessment of Obesity Risk during Infancy (ProAsk): a feasibility study Open
Objective To assess the feasibility and acceptability of using digital technology for Proactive Assessment of Obesity Risk during Infancy (ProAsk) with the UK health visitors (HVs) and parents. Design Multicentre, pre- and post-interventio…
View article: Keeping Children Safe: a multicentre programme of research to increase the evidence base for preventing unintentional injuries in the home in the under-fives
Keeping Children Safe: a multicentre programme of research to increase the evidence base for preventing unintentional injuries in the home in the under-fives Open
Background Unintentional injuries among 0- to 4-year-olds are a major public health problem incurring substantial NHS, individual and societal costs. However, evidence on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of preventative interventio…
View article: Evaluating implementation of a fire-prevention injury prevention briefing in children's centres: Cluster randomised controlled trial
Evaluating implementation of a fire-prevention injury prevention briefing in children's centres: Cluster randomised controlled trial Open
Our study demonstrated that children's centres can deliver an injury prevention intervention to families in disadvantaged communities and achieve changes in home safety behaviours.
View article: Barriers and facilitators to delivering injury prevention interventions in English children's centres
Barriers and facilitators to delivering injury prevention interventions in English children's centres Open
The aim of this study is to understand barriers and facilitators to the delivery of injury prevention programmes in English children's centres (CCs). Unintentional injury is a major cause of disability and death in children aged 1–4 years;…
View article: The other side of the story – maternal perceptions of safety advice and information: a qualitative approach
The other side of the story – maternal perceptions of safety advice and information: a qualitative approach Open
Background A qualitative study of maternal perceptions of home safety advice. The aim was to gain an understanding of maternal perceptions of and possible barriers to the implementation of home safety advice. Methods Semi‐structured interv…