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View article: Development of a narrative and image-based intervention delivered by text message to support smoking cessation in pregnant women (Preprint)
Development of a narrative and image-based intervention delivered by text message to support smoking cessation in pregnant women (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND This paper describes the development process of the ‘SKIP IT’ text messaging intervention to promote smoking cessation during pregnancy. Smoking during pregnancy is a major risk to mother and infant health. Pregnant women who s…
View article: Cardiovascular disease behavioural risk factors in rural interventions: cross-sectional study
Cardiovascular disease behavioural risk factors in rural interventions: cross-sectional study Open
This study aims to (1) assess the distribution of variables within the population and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) behavioural risk factors in patients, (2) identify target risk factor(s) for behaviour modification interv…
View article: Reducing patient delay in acute coronary syndrome: Randomized controlled trial testing effect of behaviour change intervention on intentions to seek help
Reducing patient delay in acute coronary syndrome: Randomized controlled trial testing effect of behaviour change intervention on intentions to seek help Open
Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a behaviour change intervention to reduce patient delay with symptoms of acute coronary syndrome. Design A 3‐arm web‐based, parallel randomized controlled trial. Methods The …
View article: Cardiovascular Disease Behavioural Risk Factors in Rural Interventions: Cross-Sectional Study.
Cardiovascular Disease Behavioural Risk Factors in Rural Interventions: Cross-Sectional Study. Open
Aims: This study aims to 1) assess the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) behavioural risk factors in patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) 2) identify target risk factor(s) for behaviour modification…
View article: A rapid review of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers: implications for supporting psychological well-being
A rapid review of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers: implications for supporting psychological well-being Open
Background Health and social care workers (HSCWs) have carried a heavy burden during the COVID-19 crisis and, in the challenge to control the virus, have directly faced its consequences. Supporting their psychological wellbeing continues, …
View article: Digital Technology Interventions for Risk Factor Modification in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Digital Technology Interventions for Risk Factor Modification in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background Approximately 50% of cardiovascular disease (CVD) cases are attributable to lifestyle risk factors. Despite widespread education, personal knowledge, and efficacy, many individuals fail to adequately modify these risk factors, e…
View article: A rapid review of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers: implications for supporting psychological well-being 
A rapid review of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers: implications for supporting psychological well-being Open
BackgroundHealth and social care workers (HSCWs) have carried a heavy burden during the COVID-19 crisis and, in the challenge to control the virus, have directly faced its consequences. Supporting their psychological wellbeing continues, t…
View article: Text messaging and financial incentives to encourage weight loss in men with obesity: the Game of Stones feasibility RCT
Text messaging and financial incentives to encourage weight loss in men with obesity: the Game of Stones feasibility RCT Open
Background In 2016, 26% of UK men were estimated to be obese. Systematic reviews suggest that few men engage in formal weight loss interventions that support weight reduction and improve health. Objective To co-produce, with patient and pu…
View article: A rapid review of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of health and social care workers: implications for psychological interventions
A rapid review of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of health and social care workers: implications for psychological interventions Open
BackgroundHealth and social care workers (HSCWs) have carried a heavy burden during the COVID-19 crisis and in the challenge to control the virus have directly faced its consequences. Supporting their psychological wellbeing continues ther…
View article: Digital Technology Interventions for Risk Factor Modification in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Preprint)
Digital Technology Interventions for Risk Factor Modification in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Approximately 50% of cardiovascular disease (CVD) cases are attributable to lifestyle risk factors. Despite widespread education, personal knowledge, and efficacy, many individuals fail to adequately modify these risk factors, …
View article: Designing and Implementing a VR Mental Wellbeing Experience using Digital Creative Practice.
Designing and Implementing a VR Mental Wellbeing Experience using Digital Creative Practice. Open
Background An increasing amount of evidence is emerging surrounding virtual reality’s (VR) potential as a clinical and therapeutic tool for mental wellbeing treatment. The design and creation of VR software requires a skillset vastly diffe…
View article: Game of Stones: feasibility randomised controlled trial of how to engage men with obesity in text message and incentive interventions for weight loss
Game of Stones: feasibility randomised controlled trial of how to engage men with obesity in text message and incentive interventions for weight loss Open
Objectives To examine the acceptability and feasibility of narrative text messages with or without financial incentives to support weight loss for men. Design Individually randomised three-arm feasibility trial with 12 months’ follow-up. S…
View article: Head-Mounted Virtual Reality and Mental Health: Critical Review of Current Research
Head-Mounted Virtual Reality and Mental Health: Critical Review of Current Research Open
Virtual environments that promote positive stimuli combined with health knowledge could prove to be a valuable tool for public health and mental health. The current state of research highlights the importance of the nature and content of V…
View article: Head-Mounted Virtual Reality and Mental Health: Critical Review of Current Research (Preprint)
Head-Mounted Virtual Reality and Mental Health: Critical Review of Current Research (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND eHealth interventions are becoming increasingly used in public health, with virtual reality (VR) being one of the most exciting recent developments. VR consists of a three-dimensional, computer-generated environment viewed thro…
View article: Reducing patient delay in Acute Coronary Syndrome (<scp>RAP</scp>iD): research protocol for a web‐based randomized controlled trial examining the effect of a behaviour change intervention
Reducing patient delay in Acute Coronary Syndrome (<span>RAP</span>iD): research protocol for a web‐based randomized controlled trial examining the effect of a behaviour change intervention Open
Aims To evaluate the efficacy of a behaviour change technique–based intervention and compare two possible modes of delivery (text + visual and text‐only) with usual care. Background Patient delay prevents many people from achieving optimal…