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View article: A mixed methods evaluation of a peer mentoring programme (PASS) for international postgraduate students; Mentee and Mentor perspectives
A mixed methods evaluation of a peer mentoring programme (PASS) for international postgraduate students; Mentee and Mentor perspectives Open
Peer mentoring provides academic, social, and pastoral support to students. This enhances their educational experience and supports learning. However less is known about the value for international master’s students studying in the UK. To …
View article: The occurrence and persistence of Imposter Phenomenon in clinicians and medical students in Wales
The occurrence and persistence of Imposter Phenomenon in clinicians and medical students in Wales Open
Purpose of the article Imposter phenomenon (IP) is characterised by persistent feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. IP among medical students and clinicians has been linked to poor mental health effects, with implications for patient car…
View article: The experience and perception of first language usage in healthcare: the Welsh perspective
The experience and perception of first language usage in healthcare: the Welsh perspective Open
Several studies have shown that using language that is most suitable for the patient is essential for effective communication in healthcare. Using a patients second language during health consultations can negatively impact a patient, caus…
View article: Interrogating green social prescribing in South Wales; A multi-stakeholder qualitative exploration
Interrogating green social prescribing in South Wales; A multi-stakeholder qualitative exploration Open
Background As an umbrella term, social prescribing offers varied routes into society which promise to support, enhance, and empower individual citizens to take control of their own health and wellbeing. Globally healthcare systems are stru…
View article: A pragmatic evaluation of university student experience of remote digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on lessons learned for future practice
A pragmatic evaluation of university student experience of remote digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on lessons learned for future practice Open
The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent national lockdowns resulted in drastic changes to the way that higher education was delivered. A mixed-methods research study was conducted to explore university students’ perceptions of online learning…
View article: Adaptation of ACTivate Your Wellbeing, a Digital Health and Well-being Program for Young Persons: Co-design Approach
Adaptation of ACTivate Your Wellbeing, a Digital Health and Well-being Program for Young Persons: Co-design Approach Open
Background ACTivate your wellbeing is a digital health and well-being program designed to support and encourage positive lifestyle behavior change. The website includes 5 lifestyle behavior change modules and a 12-week well-being intervent…
View article: Adaptation of ACTivate Your Wellbeing, a Digital Health and Well-being Program for Young Persons: Co-design Approach (Preprint)
Adaptation of ACTivate Your Wellbeing, a Digital Health and Well-being Program for Young Persons: Co-design Approach (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND ACTivate your wellbeing is a digital health and well-being program designed to support and encourage positive lifestyle behavior change. The website includes 5 lifestyle behavior change modules and a 12-week well-being interven…
View article: The development and evaluation of a web-based well-being intervention, for inclusion within an existing health promotion programme, to support and encourage health related lifestyle behaviour change
The development and evaluation of a web-based well-being intervention, for inclusion within an existing health promotion programme, to support and encourage health related lifestyle behaviour change Open
Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours constitute a significant burden of disease, globally. Web-based interventions offer a means to support individuals in adopting and maintaining positive healthy lifestyle behaviours to address and reduce this …
View article: Development of a Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention to Support Lifestyle Behavior Change and Well-Being in Health Care Staff: Participatory Design Study
Development of a Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention to Support Lifestyle Behavior Change and Well-Being in Health Care Staff: Participatory Design Study Open
Background Positive emotional well-being is associated with healthier lifestyle choices and overall health function, whereas poor mental health is associated with significant economic and psychological costs. Thus, the development of effec…
View article: A Web-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention With Email Reminders to Enhance Subjective Well-Being and Encourage Engagement With Lifestyle Behavior Change in Health Care Staff: Randomized Cluster Feasibility Stud
A Web-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention With Email Reminders to Enhance Subjective Well-Being and Encourage Engagement With Lifestyle Behavior Change in Health Care Staff: Randomized Cluster Feasibility Stud Open
Background Poor mental health and emotional well-being can negatively impact ability to engage in healthy lifestyle behavior change. Health care staff have higher rates of sickness and absence than other public sector staff, which has impl…
View article: Exploring educational interventions to facilitate health professional students’ professionally safe online presence
Exploring educational interventions to facilitate health professional students’ professionally safe online presence Open
Objective: To establish the most effective approach and type of educational intervention for health professional students, to enable them to maintain a professionally safe online presence. Method: This was a qualitative, multinational, mul…
View article: Gamification and Adherence to Web-Based Mental Health Interventions: A Systematic Review
Gamification and Adherence to Web-Based Mental Health Interventions: A Systematic Review Open
Background Adherence to effective Web-based interventions for common mental disorders (CMDs) and well-being remains a critical issue, with clear potential to increase effectiveness. Continued identification and examination of “active” tech…
View article: Effectiveness of Web-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Relation to Mental Health and Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Effectiveness of Web-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Relation to Mental Health and Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
ACT in a Web-based delivery format was found to be effective in the management of depression. Rates of adherence to study protocols and completion were high overall suggesting that this therapeutic approach is highly acceptable for patient…