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View article: A pilot study of the effectiveness of the Maths For Life programme for children with Down syndrome
A pilot study of the effectiveness of the Maths For Life programme for children with Down syndrome Open
Background Beyond educational achievement, mathematics is essential for everyday living, e.g., telling the time, paying with money, using timetables. However, many children from neurodiverse populations fail to acquire basic mathematics sk…
View article: Integrating international lifestyle management of acute coronary syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a rapid review of guidelines
Integrating international lifestyle management of acute coronary syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a rapid review of guidelines Open
Background The rising prevalence of comorbidity has been described as an international health priority. There has been a dramatic increase in the levels of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) among those with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), wit…
View article: Effectiveness of interventions for informal caregivers of people with end-stage chronic illness: a systematic review
Effectiveness of interventions for informal caregivers of people with end-stage chronic illness: a systematic review Open
Background People living with advanced, non-malignant chronic conditions often have extensive and complex care needs. Informal or family caregivers often provide the care and support needed by those with advanced chronic conditions at home…
View article: Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis
Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Aims Depression and anxiety occur frequently in individuals with cardiovascular disease and are associated with poor prognosis. This Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of psychological interventions on …
View article: International guideline comparison of lifestyle management for acute coronary syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus: A rapid review
International guideline comparison of lifestyle management for acute coronary syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus: A rapid review Open
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a life-threatening condition, with ACS-associated morbidity and mortality causing substantial human and economic challenges to the individual and health services. Due to shared disease determinants, those w…
View article: Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation
Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation Open
Current evidence suggests that psychological interventions for depression and anxiety probably result in a moderate reduction in depression and anxiety and may result in a moderate improvement in HRQoL MCS, compared to no intervention. How…
View article: Effectiveness of interventions for informal caregivers of people with end-stage chronic illness: a systematic review
Effectiveness of interventions for informal caregivers of people with end-stage chronic illness: a systematic review Open
Background People living with advanced, non-malignant chronic conditions often have extensive and complex care needs. Informal or family caregivers often provide the care and support needed by those with advanced chronic conditions at home…
View article: Evaluation of Telemedicine Consultations Using Health Outcomes and User Attitudes and Experiences: Scoping Review
Evaluation of Telemedicine Consultations Using Health Outcomes and User Attitudes and Experiences: Scoping Review Open
Background Despite a recent rise in adoption, telemedicine consultations retention remains challenging, and aspects around the associated experiences and outcomes remain unclear. The need to further investigate these aspects was a motivati…
View article: Exploring Social Work professionals’ Experiences of the Mindfulness-Based Social Work and Self-Care Programme: A Focus Group Study
Exploring Social Work professionals’ Experiences of the Mindfulness-Based Social Work and Self-Care Programme: A Focus Group Study Open
The evidence for the potential of mindfulness-based programmes to support improved social work practice and self-care is growing. The aim of this focus group study was to explore social workers' (n = 13) experiences of the Mindfulness-base…
View article: Mindfulness-Based Social Work and Self-Care with Social Work Professionals: Replication and Expansion of a Randomised Controlled Trial
Mindfulness-Based Social Work and Self-Care with Social Work Professionals: Replication and Expansion of a Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Social workers are at high risk of work stress and burnout, with the Covid-19 reported to have amplified this risk. The Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care programme (MBSWSC) has been found to support cognitive and emotion regulati…
View article: Community Perspectives to Inform Substance Use Prevention Practice
Community Perspectives to Inform Substance Use Prevention Practice Open
Problem The Market is a highly cohesive working-class community in South Belfast. Queen's Communities and Place (QCAP) has partnered with the Market as an anchor community to co-develop research to generate actionable data to alleviate pub…
View article: Evaluation of Telemedicine Consultations Using Health Outcomes and User Attitudes and Experiences: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Evaluation of Telemedicine Consultations Using Health Outcomes and User Attitudes and Experiences: Scoping Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Despite a recent rise in adoption, telemedicine consultations retention remains challenging, and aspects around the associated experiences and outcomes remain unclear. The need to further investigate these aspects was a motivat…
View article: Short Report on Maths For Life: A pilot study of the effectiveness of the Maths For Life programme for children with Down syndrome
Short Report on Maths For Life: A pilot study of the effectiveness of the Maths For Life programme for children with Down syndrome Open
Background: Beyond educational achievement, mathematics is essential for everyday living, e.g., telling the time, paying with money, using timetables. However, many children from neurodiverse populations fail to acquire basic mathematics s…
View article: A randomised trial of Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care with social workers
A randomised trial of Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care with social workers Open
The primary objective of this study was to examine the effects of a bespoke and innovative six-week online Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care (MBSWSC) programme on the stress, feelings of burnout, anxiety, depression, and well-bei…
View article: 14 Effectiveness of interventions for informal caregivers of people with advanced chronic illness: a systematic review
14 Effectiveness of interventions for informal caregivers of people with advanced chronic illness: a systematic review Open
Introduction End-stage or advanced chronic illness has deleterious effects on the health and wellbeing of patients and their informal carers. Informal carers are often family members or friends who provide support and care to the patient. …
View article: Families’ expectations of an eHealth family-based cardiovascular disease-risk reduction programme
Families’ expectations of an eHealth family-based cardiovascular disease-risk reduction programme Open
Aim Research has shown that families’ participation in a cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention programme could boost early adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviours in families. Behaviour-based, eHealth interventions are a potential means…
View article: Exploration of Caregiver Experiences of Conservatively Managed End-Stage Kidney Disease to Inform Development of a Psychosocial Intervention: The ACORN Study Protocol
Exploration of Caregiver Experiences of Conservatively Managed End-Stage Kidney Disease to Inform Development of a Psychosocial Intervention: The ACORN Study Protocol Open
Background: End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is an overwhelming illness that impacts not just patients, but also their informal carers. Patients who opt for conservative management rather than dialysis experience difficult symptoms and the …
View article: Overcoming Barriers to Injectable Therapies: Development of the ORBIT Intervention Within a Behavioural Change Framework
Overcoming Barriers to Injectable Therapies: Development of the ORBIT Intervention Within a Behavioural Change Framework Open
It is estimated among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) requiring injectable therapies to achieve optimal glycaemic control, one-third are reluctant to initiate therapies, with approximately 80% choosing to discontinue or interrupt in…
View article: Estimating and examining the costs of inpatient diabetes care in an Irish Public Hospital
Estimating and examining the costs of inpatient diabetes care in an Irish Public Hospital Open
Aim To estimate and examine hospitalisation costs of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in an Irish public hospital. Methods A retrospective audit of hospital inpatient admissions over a 5‐year period was undertaken, and a wide range of admission‐…
View article: Moderating the relationship between diabetes distress and mastery: the role of depression and empowerment
Moderating the relationship between diabetes distress and mastery: the role of depression and empowerment Open
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition primarily self-managed by the individual. Mastery is a protective factor linked to better control of chronic conditions, effective self-management and improved medication adherence. Mastery appears in…
View article: Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation
Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation Open
Objectives:
\nThis is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:
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\nTo assess the efficacy and costs of psychological interventions (alone, or with CR or pharmacotherapy, or both) in adults who have …
View article: Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation
Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:
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\nTo assess the efficacy and costs of psychological interventions (alone, or with CR or pharmacotherapy, or both) in adults who have a diagnosis of …
View article: Structured diabetes education outcomes: looking beyond HbA<sub>1c</sub>. A systematic review
Structured diabetes education outcomes: looking beyond HbA<sub>1c</sub>. A systematic review Open
Diabetes education aims to equip people with diabetes with positive self‐care behaviours and management strategies to improve glycaemic control. The preferred outcome measure of education effectiveness is often HbA 1c reduction. However, t…