All Outputs (9)

Creative community groups as catalysts for health and wellbeing: An ethnographic study of arts participation in Stoke-on-Trent (UK) (2023)
Thesis
Fanthome, J. C. (2023). Creative community groups as catalysts for health and wellbeing: An ethnographic study of arts participation in Stoke-on-Trent (UK). (Thesis). Keele University

The role of creative activity for wellbeing is of growing interest, with third sector resources increasingly utilised to prevent the over-medicalisation of social problems. Experiences of community creative participation, however, are not well unders... Read More about Creative community groups as catalysts for health and wellbeing: An ethnographic study of arts participation in Stoke-on-Trent (UK).

Examining the potential of general practice to support young people with self-harm behaviour: a systematic review and qualitative study (2021)
Thesis
Mughal, F. H. (2021). Examining the potential of general practice to support young people with self-harm behaviour: a systematic review and qualitative study. (Thesis). Keele University

Self-harm in young people is a national priority. General practitioners see young people who self-harm the most often in the National Health Service (NHS), and episodes of self-harm in young people presenting to general practice are rising. General p... Read More about Examining the potential of general practice to support young people with self-harm behaviour: a systematic review and qualitative study.

Practice Nurses' role extension and diagnostic work in long-term conditions: a qualitative metasynthesis and interview study (2021)
Thesis
Tan, V. A. (2021). Practice Nurses' role extension and diagnostic work in long-term conditions: a qualitative metasynthesis and interview study. (Thesis). Keele University

Background Role extension is common in primary care in the UK, with assessment, diagnosis and management of some conditions by role extended nurses well established. Practice nurses (PNs) are now considered fundamental to the care of patients with... Read More about Practice Nurses' role extension and diagnostic work in long-term conditions: a qualitative metasynthesis and interview study.

Psychological needs and support following stoma surgery: exploring the perspectives of young adults and healthcare professionals (2020)
Thesis
Polidano, K. (2020). Psychological needs and support following stoma surgery: exploring the perspectives of young adults and healthcare professionals. (Thesis). Keele University

Stoma surgery is commonly described as a life-changing procedure, due to the radical bodily changes and related psychosocial challenges it brings about; especially so for individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) who may undergo this surgery... Read More about Psychological needs and support following stoma surgery: exploring the perspectives of young adults and healthcare professionals.

Pain in community-dwelling people with dementia: a mixed methods study (2020)
Thesis
Bullock, L. (2020). Pain in community-dwelling people with dementia: a mixed methods study. (Thesis). Keele University

Introduction Dementia and pain are common in older adults. Clinical features of dementia such as communication difficulties may complicate the identification, assessment, and management of pain. This thesis therefore aimed to investigate pain ident... Read More about Pain in community-dwelling people with dementia: a mixed methods study.

Investigating comorbid mood disorders in people with inflammatory rheumatological conditions: a mixed methods study (2020)
Thesis
Machin, A. R. (2020). Investigating comorbid mood disorders in people with inflammatory rheumatological conditions: a mixed methods study. (Thesis). Keele University

Background Mood problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are under-recognised and treated, contributing to increased mortality. Comorbid depression is associated with increased disease activity and reduced quality of life (QoL), though the... Read More about Investigating comorbid mood disorders in people with inflammatory rheumatological conditions: a mixed methods study.

Understanding self-harm behaviour in older adults: a systematic review and qualitative study (2019)
Thesis
Troya Bermeo, M. I. (2019). Understanding self-harm behaviour in older adults: a systematic review and qualitative study. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/415218

Two worldwide challenges served as a drive for this research: the reality of an ageing population and the identified need of supporting people who self-harm. Addressing self-harm has been increasingly prioritised due to its social, economic and healt... Read More about Understanding self-harm behaviour in older adults: a systematic review and qualitative study.

How do older adults self-manage distress and what role does the internet have? A qualitative study (2019)
Thesis
Moult, A. (2019). How do older adults self-manage distress and what role does the internet have? A qualitative study. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414985

Although anxiety and depression are common in older adults, the medical terms may not be acceptable to them. Older people are more likely to perceive themselves as experiencing distress, and may also feel responsible for managing their own mood probl... Read More about How do older adults self-manage distress and what role does the internet have? A qualitative study.

Identifying and managing perinatal anxiety: perspectives of healthcare practitioners. A qualitative study (2019)
Thesis
Silverwood, V. A. (2019). Identifying and managing perinatal anxiety: perspectives of healthcare practitioners. A qualitative study. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/417798

Background Perinatal mental health (PMH) problems are those which occur during pregnancy or up to 12 months postpartum, and affect up to 20% of women. Perinatal anxiety (PNA) is at least as common as depression and can adversely impact on both mothe... Read More about Identifying and managing perinatal anxiety: perspectives of healthcare practitioners. A qualitative study.