The Lived Experience of Informal Caregivers of People Who Have Severe Mental Illness and Coexisting Long-Term Conditions: A Qualitative Study.

Carswell, C; Brown, J V E; Shiers, D; Ajjan, R; Balogun-Katung, A; Bellass, S; Holt, R I G; Jacobs, R; Kellar, I; Lewisohn, C; Lister, J; Siddiqi, N; Sidorova, I; Coventry, P

doi:10.1111/hex.14119

The prescription and monitoring of conventional synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs: British Society for Rheumatology guideline scope (2024)
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Mercer, L., Abhishek, A., Kavirayani, A., Ahmed, A., Davidson, A., Foulkes, A., …Galloway, J. (in press). The prescription and monitoring of conventional synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs: British Society for Rheumatology guideline scope. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 8(3), Article rkae077. https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkae077

Lay Summary: What does this mean for patients? A revised guideline, produced by the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR), will provide up-to-date information about the safe prescribing and monitoring of the effects of non-biologic (or conventional... Read More about The prescription and monitoring of conventional synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs: British Society for Rheumatology guideline scope.

Google Internet searches related to inflammatory arthritis: An observational study using Google Trends data (2024)
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Akthar, M., Mason, K. J., & Scott, I. C. (2024). Google Internet searches related to inflammatory arthritis: An observational study using Google Trends data. Musculoskeletal Care, 22(3), Article e1916. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1916

Objective: The Internet has transformed how patients access health information. We examined Google search engine data to understand which aspects of health are most often searched for in combination with inflammatory arthritis (IA). Methods: Using Go... Read More about Google Internet searches related to inflammatory arthritis: An observational study using Google Trends data.

Inter-school variations in the standard of examiners’ graduation-level OSCE judgements (2024)
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Yeates, P., Maluf, A., McCray, G., Kinston, R., Cope, N., Cullen, K., …McKinley, R. (2024). Inter-school variations in the standard of examiners’ graduation-level OSCE judgements. Medical Teacher, https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2024.2372087

Introduction Ensuring equivalence in high-stakes performance exams is important for patient safety and candidate fairness. We compared inter-school examiner differences within a shared OSCE and resulting impact on students’ pass/fail categorisation.... Read More about Inter-school variations in the standard of examiners’ graduation-level OSCE judgements.

Using Twitter (X) to mobilise knowledge for First Contact Physiotherapists: A qualitative study (Preprint) (2024)
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Campbell, L., Quicke, J., Stevenson, K., Paskins, Z., Dziedzic, K., & Swaithes, L. (2024). Using Twitter (X) to mobilise knowledge for First Contact Physiotherapists: A qualitative study (Preprint). Journal of Medical Internet Research, 26, Article e55680. https://doi.org/10.2196/55680

Background: Twitter (now X) is a virtual social network commonly used by healthcare professionals. Little is known about whether it helps healthcare professionals to share, mobilise and co-create knowledge, or reduce the time between research know... Read More about Using Twitter (X) to mobilise knowledge for First Contact Physiotherapists: A qualitative study (Preprint).

The Relationship Between Obesity and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in People with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (2024)
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Scott, I. C., Bajpai, R., Hider, S. L., Helliwell, T., Mallen, C. D., & Muller, S. (in press). The Relationship Between Obesity and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in People with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 8(3), Article rkae081. https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkae081

Objective To examine the association between obesity and patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) in a primary care-based cohort of people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). Methods The PMR Cohort Study recruited people with incident PMR from... Read More about The Relationship Between Obesity and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in People with Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Automating incidence and prevalence analysis in open cohorts (2024)
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Cockburn, N., Hammond, B., Gani, I., Cusworth, S., Acharya, A., Gokhale, K., …Chandan, J. S. (in press). Automating incidence and prevalence analysis in open cohorts. BMC medical research methodology, 24, Article 144. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-024-02266-7

Motivation: Data is increasingly used for improvement and research in public health, especially administrative data such as that collected in electronic health records. Patients enter and exit these typically open-cohort datasets non-uniformly; this... Read More about Automating incidence and prevalence analysis in open cohorts.

Musculoskeletal Health and Work: Development and Internal–External Cross-Validation of a Model to Predict Risk of Work Absence and Presenteeism in People Seeking Primary Healthcare (2024)
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Archer, L., Peat, G., Snell, K. I. E., Hill, J. C., Dunn, K. M., Foster, N. E., …Wynne-Jones, G. (2024). Musculoskeletal Health and Work: Development and Internal–External Cross-Validation of a Model to Predict Risk of Work Absence and Presenteeism in People Seeking Primary Healthcare. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-024-10223-w

Purpose To develop and validate prediction models for the risk of future work absence and level of presenteeism, in adults seeking primary healthcare with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Methods Six studies from the West-Midlands/Northwest regi... Read More about Musculoskeletal Health and Work: Development and Internal–External Cross-Validation of a Model to Predict Risk of Work Absence and Presenteeism in People Seeking Primary Healthcare.

Contextualising and challenging under-representation in research in light of Cultural Trauma: a qualitative focus group and interview study (2024)
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Fryer, K., Hutt, I., Aminu, H., Linton, E., White, J., Reynolds, J., & Mitchell, C. (in press). Contextualising and challenging under-representation in research in light of Cultural Trauma: a qualitative focus group and interview study. Research Involvement and Engagement, 10(1), Article 69. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-024-00600-3

Background: Although underserved populations— including those from ethnic minority communities and those living in poverty—have worse health and poorer healthcare experiences, most primary care research does not fairly reflect these groups. Patient a... Read More about Contextualising and challenging under-representation in research in light of Cultural Trauma: a qualitative focus group and interview study.

Understanding the preferences of young adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with regard to diabetes self-management education: a qualitative study (2024)
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Sim, R. R. J., Soon, W., Smith, H. E., Griva, K., & Wong, S. K. W. (2024). Understanding the preferences of young adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with regard to diabetes self-management education: a qualitative study. BMJ Open, 14(7), Article e086133. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-086133

Aim: Young-onset type 2 diabetes (YOD) is associated with poorer clinical outcomes. To support the development of more effective diabetes self-management education (DSME) programmes, this study aimed to understand the preferences of young adults with... Read More about Understanding the preferences of young adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with regard to diabetes self-management education: a qualitative study.

Nutrition for Older Adults With Osteoarthritis: Empowering People in Sub-Saharan Africa With Information for Self-Management in Line With Core Guideline Recommendations (2024)
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Owoyemi, T. L., Babatunde, O., Adetunji, O., Alonge, I., Ogunbanjo, A., & Adebajo, A. O. (2024). Nutrition for Older Adults With Osteoarthritis: Empowering People in Sub-Saharan Africa With Information for Self-Management in Line With Core Guideline Recommendations. Current Developments in Nutrition, 8(S2), Article 102214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.102214

Objectives: This study was part of a project aimed to provide consistent, culturally acceptable, and accessible information on OA. Specifically, we sought to support healthcare professionals with evidence-based care and empower older adults to self-m... Read More about Nutrition for Older Adults With Osteoarthritis: Empowering People in Sub-Saharan Africa With Information for Self-Management in Line With Core Guideline Recommendations.

PS04 Suicide risk in patients with psoriasis: results from the British Association of Dermatologists Biologics and Immunomodulators Register (BADBIR) (2024)
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Williams, K., Lada, G., Reynolds, N., Mcelhone, K., Evans, I., Walton, S., …Kleyn, C. E. (2024). PS04 Suicide risk in patients with psoriasis: results from the British Association of Dermatologists Biologics and Immunomodulators Register (BADBIR). British Journal of Dermatology, 191(Supplement_1), i177-i177. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljae090.375

Psoriasis is associated with poor mental health, high prevalence of depression and reduced quality of life. However, suicide risk in this group is unclear. Previous meta-analyses have provided conflicting results regarding risk of suicidality outcome... Read More about PS04 Suicide risk in patients with psoriasis: results from the British Association of Dermatologists Biologics and Immunomodulators Register (BADBIR).

Performance of CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc and HAS-BLED in predicting stroke and bleeding in atrial fibrillation and cancer (2024)
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Ajabnoor, A. M., Zghebi, S. S., Parisi, R., Ashcroft, D. M., Faivre-Finn, C., Mamas, M. A., & Kontopantelis, E. (2024). Performance of CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc and HAS-BLED in predicting stroke and bleeding in atrial fibrillation and cancer. European Heart Journal Open, 4(4), Article oeae053. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjopen/oeae053

Aims: To compare the predictive performance of CHA2DS2-VASc and HAS-BLED scores in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with and without cancer. Methods and results: Using data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink in England, we performed a retr... Read More about Performance of CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc and HAS-BLED in predicting stroke and bleeding in atrial fibrillation and cancer.

Healthcare practitioners' views of self‐harm management practices in older adults in Ireland: A qualitative study (2024)
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Troya, M. I., Lonergan, C., Cassidy, E., Griffin, E., Lovejoy, S. A., Mughal, F., …Arensman, E. (2024). Healthcare practitioners' views of self‐harm management practices in older adults in Ireland: A qualitative study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 39(7), Article e6116. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.6116

Objectives To explore healthcare practitioners' views on management practices of self-harm in older adults. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare practitioners, including consultant psychiatrists, general practitioner... Read More about Healthcare practitioners' views of self‐harm management practices in older adults in Ireland: A qualitative study.

Squatting biomechanics following physiotherapist-led care or hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: a secondary analysis from a randomised controlled trial (2024)
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Grant, T. M., Saxby, D. J., Pizzolato, C., Savage, T., Bennell, K., Dickenson, E., …Diamond, L. E. (in press). Squatting biomechanics following physiotherapist-led care or hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: a secondary analysis from a randomised controlled trial. PeerJ, 12, Article e17567. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17567

Background Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) can cause hip pain and chondrolabral damage that may be managed non-operatively or surgically. Squatting motions require large degrees of hip flexion and underpin many daily and sporting tasks... Read More about Squatting biomechanics following physiotherapist-led care or hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: a secondary analysis from a randomised controlled trial.

The effectiveness of chia seed in improving glycemic status: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (2024)
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Pam, P., El Sayed, I., Asemani, S., Jamilian, P., Zarezadeh, M., & Ghoreishy, Z. (2024). The effectiveness of chia seed in improving glycemic status: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews, 18(6), Article 103065. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2024.103065

This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chia seeds in improving glycemic status, including fasting blood glucose (FBG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and insulin. A comprehensive literature search was conducted o... Read More about The effectiveness of chia seed in improving glycemic status: A systematic review and meta-analysis..

Developing a Biomimetic 3D Neointimal Layer as a Prothrombotic Substrate for a Humanized In Vitro Model of Atherothrombosis (2024)
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Echrish, J., Pasca, M.-I., Cabrera, D., Yang, Y., & Harper, A. G. S. (2024). Developing a Biomimetic 3D Neointimal Layer as a Prothrombotic Substrate for a Humanized In Vitro Model of Atherothrombosis. Biomimetics, 9(6), Article 372. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics9060372

Acute cardiovascular events result from clots caused by the rupture and erosion of atherosclerotic plaques. This paper aimed to produce a functional biomimetic hydrogel of the neointimal layer of the atherosclerotic plaque that can support thrombogen... Read More about Developing a Biomimetic 3D Neointimal Layer as a Prothrombotic Substrate for a Humanized In Vitro Model of Atherothrombosis.

Exploring practice and perspectives on shared decision-making about osteoporosis medicines in Fracture Liaison Services: the iFraP development qualitative study (2024)
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Bullock, L., Manning, F., Hawarden, A., Fleming, J., Leyland, S., Clark, E. M., …Paskins, Z. (in press). Exploring practice and perspectives on shared decision-making about osteoporosis medicines in Fracture Liaison Services: the iFraP development qualitative study. Archives of Osteoporosis, 19(1), Article 50. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-024-01410-6

Summary Interviews and focus groups with patients, FLS clinicians, and GPs identified challenges relating to clinical and shared decision-making about bone health and osteoporosis medicines. Findings will inform the development of the multicomponent... Read More about Exploring practice and perspectives on shared decision-making about osteoporosis medicines in Fracture Liaison Services: the iFraP development qualitative study.

The potential of point-of-care ultrasound in UK general practice (2024)
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Poppleton, A., Pursglove, L., Leceaga, E., Dupont, F., Hagiu, D.-P., & Andersen, C. (in press). The potential of point-of-care ultrasound in UK general practice. InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice, https://doi.org/10.1177/17557380241257451

Ultrasound has been described as the stethoscope for the 21st century. It can rapidly answer a specific clinical question or support a procedure. Use of point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) by doctors has increased in the UK and internationally over the... Read More about The potential of point-of-care ultrasound in UK general practice.

Impact of Neighborhood Social Deprivation on Delays to Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Wait‐Times and Clinical Consequences (2024)
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Zaheer, A., Qiu, F., Manoragavan, R., Madan, M., Sud, M., Mamas, M. A., & Wijeysundera, H. C. (2024). Impact of Neighborhood Social Deprivation on Delays to Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Wait‐Times and Clinical Consequences. Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(12), https://doi.org/10.1161/jaha.123.032450

Background Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become the standard of care for severe aortic stenosis treatment. Exponential growth in demand has led to prolonged wait times and adverse patient outcomes. Social marginalization may contr... Read More about Impact of Neighborhood Social Deprivation on Delays to Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Wait‐Times and Clinical Consequences.

The Lived Experience of Informal Caregivers of People Who Have Severe Mental Illness and Coexisting Long-Term Conditions: A Qualitative Study. (2024)
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Carswell, C., Brown, J. V. E., Shiers, D., Ajjan, R., Balogun-Katung, A., Bellass, S., …Coventry, P. (2024). The Lived Experience of Informal Caregivers of People Who Have Severe Mental Illness and Coexisting Long-Term Conditions: A Qualitative Study. Health Expectations, 27(3), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.14119

Background People with severe mental illness (SMI) experience higher rates and poorer outcomes of physical long-term conditions (LTCs). The management of SMI and LTCs is highly complex and many people with SMI rely on informal carers for support, wh... Read More about The Lived Experience of Informal Caregivers of People Who Have Severe Mental Illness and Coexisting Long-Term Conditions: A Qualitative Study..

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