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View article: Using Network Analysis to Identify Processes of Change in Low-Intensity CBT Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Using Network Analysis to Identify Processes of Change in Low-Intensity CBT Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders Open
This study explores processes of change for individuals who responded to low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), or panic disorder. Routinely collected data from NHS Talking The…
View article: Factors influencing the use of digital health and wellbeing resources in non-memory-led dementias: A quantitative survey study. (Preprint)
Factors influencing the use of digital health and wellbeing resources in non-memory-led dementias: A quantitative survey study. (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Digital platforms disseminating health information and providing support for the experience of non-memory-led dementias (NMLDs) are invaluable. However, the factors influencing engagement with these resources in people affected…
View article: South Asian Experiences of Palliative and End-of-Life Care Provision in the UK: A Systematic Literature Review and Thematic Synthesis
South Asian Experiences of Palliative and End-of-Life Care Provision in the UK: A Systematic Literature Review and Thematic Synthesis Open
Objective: South Asian communities represent one of the largest ethnic minority groups in the UK. Within this group the number of adults requiring palliative and end-of-life care is growing. However, there are often barriers to engagement …
View article: The Association between Autistic Traits and Trajectories of Anxiety in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: An 8-year Growth Mixture Model Analysis
The Association between Autistic Traits and Trajectories of Anxiety in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: An 8-year Growth Mixture Model Analysis Open
Anxiety is common in autistic people, yet little is known about its course beyond midlife due to limited longitudinal research. We analysed data from 5,270 adults aged 50–91 (median 62; 75% female) in the PROTECT study. Participants comple…
View article: T50. HYPERTENSION AND DEMENTIA: A MENDELIAN RANDOMISATION STUDY ASSESSING POTENTIAL CAUSAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL-CAUSE DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND VASCULAR DEMENTIA IN THE UK BIOBANK
T50. HYPERTENSION AND DEMENTIA: A MENDELIAN RANDOMISATION STUDY ASSESSING POTENTIAL CAUSAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL-CAUSE DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND VASCULAR DEMENTIA IN THE UK BIOBANK Open
View article: Social isolation and loneliness in adults over 50 with high autistic traits.
Social isolation and loneliness in adults over 50 with high autistic traits. Open
Social isolation and loneliness are major public health issues, especially in old age, with serious health impacts. Some populations, such as autistic people, have been found to report high rates of social isolation and loneliness compared…
View article: Better Living with Non-memory-led Dementia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a web-based caregiver educational programme (BELIDE trial)
Better Living with Non-memory-led Dementia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a web-based caregiver educational programme (BELIDE trial) Open
Introduction Carers of people with non-memory-led dementias such as posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) face unique challenges. Yet, little evidence-ba…
View article: Participation of ethnic minorities in Parkinson’s research: challenges and needs. A qualitative study
Participation of ethnic minorities in Parkinson’s research: challenges and needs. A qualitative study Open
Objective To explore barriers to participation in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research trials amongst ethnic minority (EM) individuals in the UK and to identify potential strategies to improve inclusivity. Design A qualitative study using sem…
View article: A Process Evaluation of the UK Randomised Trial Evaluating ‘iSupport’, an Online e-Health Intervention for Adult Carers of People Living with Dementia
A Process Evaluation of the UK Randomised Trial Evaluating ‘iSupport’, an Online e-Health Intervention for Adult Carers of People Living with Dementia Open
Supporting dementia carers is a global priority. As a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) (n = 352) of the Word Health Organization recommended, an internationally disseminated ‘iSupport’ e-health intervention was conducted, revealing no mea…
View article: The healthcare experiences of middle and older age autistic women in the United Kingdom
The healthcare experiences of middle and older age autistic women in the United Kingdom Open
Autistic women experience a higher prevalence of physical and mental health conditions compared with autistic men and non-autistic women, plus greater premature mortality and a higher suicide risk. However, little is known about autistic w…
View article: Effectiveness of psychological interventions for young adults versus working age adults: a retrospective cohort study in a national psychological treatment programme in England
Effectiveness of psychological interventions for young adults versus working age adults: a retrospective cohort study in a national psychological treatment programme in England Open
UK National Institute for Health and Care Research.
View article: Prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in autistic children or young people (CYP) and adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in autistic children or young people (CYP) and adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Autistic individuals are more likely to encounter traumatic events and mental health challenges throughout their lives. While multiple studies have explored the link between autism and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), no meta-analysi…
View article: Effectiveness of psychological therapies for depression or anxiety in adults with intellectual disabilities: retrospective, matched, observational cohort study of primary care electronic healthcare records in England
Effectiveness of psychological therapies for depression or anxiety in adults with intellectual disabilities: retrospective, matched, observational cohort study of primary care electronic healthcare records in England Open
Background Treatment guidelines recommend evidence-based psychological therapies for adults with intellectual disabilities with co-occurring anxiety or depression. No previous research has explored the effectiveness of these therapies in m…
View article: Autistic Traits and Suicidality in Midlife and Old Age: Investigating Mediating Effects of Mental Health and Social Connectedness
Autistic Traits and Suicidality in Midlife and Old Age: Investigating Mediating Effects of Mental Health and Social Connectedness Open
Aims: Suicidality is increased among middle-aged and older autistic adults; however, little is known about underlying factors linking Autism with suicidality in midlife and older age. This is the first study to address this. Methods: A cro…
View article: Understanding Interactions Between Life Satisfaction and Genetic Predisposition on Risk of Alzheimer's Disease up to 14 Years Later: Findings From the UK Biobank
Understanding Interactions Between Life Satisfaction and Genetic Predisposition on Risk of Alzheimer's Disease up to 14 Years Later: Findings From the UK Biobank Open
Objectives Previous research investigating associations between life satisfaction and risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been mixed. This association may differ depending on genetic risk for AD. The aim of this study was to test interact…
View article: Wellbeing and memory function: testing bidirectional associations in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)
Wellbeing and memory function: testing bidirectional associations in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) Open
Higher levels of wellbeing are associated with better memory function over 16 years. The study does not provide evidence that the association operates in the opposite direction. The lack of evidence for a relationship between memory and su…
View article: Designing an overview Theory of Change for a multi-component support community for people affected by rare dementia
Designing an overview Theory of Change for a multi-component support community for people affected by rare dementia Open
Introduction There is growing awareness of people living with diverse dementia syndromes, many of whom are younger in age, with distinct support needs. Planning for increasing numbers of people living with dementia and subsequent models of…
View article: A record-linkage study of post-stroke primary care psychological therapy effectiveness in England
A record-linkage study of post-stroke primary care psychological therapy effectiveness in England Open
At least one-third of stroke survivors are affected by depression or anxiety, but no large-scale studies of real-world clinical practice have assessed whether psychological therapies are beneficial for these patients. Here we show that psy…
View article: Decline in activities of daily living in the rarer dementias
Decline in activities of daily living in the rarer dementias Open
Rarer dementias are associated with atypical symptoms and younger onset, which result in a higher burden of care. We provide a review of the global literature on longitudinal decline in activities of daily living (ADLs) in dementias that a…
View article: The barriers to receiving health care for people with Parkinson’s from predominantly Asian backgrounds in the UK
The barriers to receiving health care for people with Parkinson’s from predominantly Asian backgrounds in the UK Open
View article: A systematic review and thematic synthesis on the experiences of accessing and attending psychological therapy for informal carers of people living with dementia
A systematic review and thematic synthesis on the experiences of accessing and attending psychological therapy for informal carers of people living with dementia Open
Background Informal carers of people living with dementia are at a higher risk of experiencing mental health difficulties than the general population, yet many are not able to access timely psychological support and their psychological nee…
View article: ‘Dementia has got two faces’: grief as an experience of holding on and letting go for people living with primary progressive aphasia and posterior cortical atrophy
‘Dementia has got two faces’: grief as an experience of holding on and letting go for people living with primary progressive aphasia and posterior cortical atrophy Open
the dynamic interplay between what participants had lost and what they held on to carries significant implications for the design and delivery of support. These findings will be used alongside existing grief theory and interventional frame…
View article: A Mobile App (CareFit) Supporting Physical Activity for Informal Carers of People With Dementia: Mixed Methods Feasibility and Adaptation Study
A Mobile App (CareFit) Supporting Physical Activity for Informal Carers of People With Dementia: Mixed Methods Feasibility and Adaptation Study Open
Background Informal carers are critical in looking after people with dementia. The value of all informal care as a total in the United Kingdom is now estimated to be £184 billion (US $249 billion). However, many carer groups are inadequate…
View article: Cost-consequence analysis of an e-health intervention to reduce distress in dementia carers: results from the iSupport randomised controlled trial
Cost-consequence analysis of an e-health intervention to reduce distress in dementia carers: results from the iSupport randomised controlled trial Open
Objective The use of e-health interventions has grown in demand due to their accessibility, low implementation costs and their potential to improve the health and well-being of people across a large geographical area. Despite these potenti…
View article: The psychometric properties of a new outcome measure of resilience for people living with dementia: The Bangor Dementia Resilience Scale
The psychometric properties of a new outcome measure of resilience for people living with dementia: The Bangor Dementia Resilience Scale Open
View article: Multimorbidity, health service use, and health insurance by socioeconomic groups in 31 countries: a multi-cohort study
Multimorbidity, health service use, and health insurance by socioeconomic groups in 31 countries: a multi-cohort study Open
The prevalence of physical, psychological, and cognitive multimorbidity is marked by socioeconomic status (SES) inequalities. However, the relationship between multimorbidity patterns—particularly those involving cognitive conditions—and h…
View article: Neurocognitive predictors of progression from late-life depression to all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Neurocognitive predictors of progression from late-life depression to all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Late-life depression (LLD) is consistently linked with higher risk of subsequent dementia (Livingston G et al. Lancet 2024; 404: 572-628); however, predictors of progression from LLD to dementia are yet to be identified. Objec…
View article: Investigating differences in common mental health symptom expression and co-occurrence across ethnicities
Investigating differences in common mental health symptom expression and co-occurrence across ethnicities Open
Ethnic inequalities exist in the prevalence of mental disorders and their associated treatment outcomes. Cultural variation may influence psychological symptom expression; understanding this might inform care and ultimately reduce care dis…
View article: Psychometric Properties of the Nine‐Item Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ‐9) Seven‐Item Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD‐7), and the Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS) With People With Intellectual Disabilities
Psychometric Properties of the Nine‐Item Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ‐9) Seven‐Item Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD‐7), and the Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS) With People With Intellectual Disabilities Open
Background The nine‐item Physical Health Questionnaire (PHQ‐9), the seven‐item Generalised Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD‐7) and the Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS) are, respectively, self‐report measures of depression, generalised an…
View article: The Association Between Autism Spectrum Traits and Age-Related Spatial Working Memory Decline: A Large-Scale Longitudinal Study
The Association Between Autism Spectrum Traits and Age-Related Spatial Working Memory Decline: A Large-Scale Longitudinal Study Open
Background and Objectives Based on mixed findings from previous research, researchers have hypothesized autism may be a protective or risk factor for age-related cognitive decline/dementia, or that autism does not influence it (parallel ag…