Dr Thomas Shepherd's Outputs (38)

30-day Unplanned Readmission Rates and Causes in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Coronary Syndrome Based on DANish CoMorbidity Index for Acute Myocardial Infarction Score. (2025)
Journal Article
Sokhal, B. S., Matetić, A., Marshall, M., Twohig, H., Shepherd, T., Mallen, C. D., & Mamas, M. A. (2025). 30-day Unplanned Readmission Rates and Causes in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Coronary Syndrome Based on DANish CoMorbidity Index for Acute Myocardial Infarction Score. Hellenic Journal of Cardiology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hjc.2025.01.006

Introduction
This study aimed to investigate the association of the DANish CoMorbidity Index for Acute Myocardial Infarction (DANCAMI) score with 30-day unplanned readmission rates and causes in patients with acut... Read More about 30-day Unplanned Readmission Rates and Causes in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Coronary Syndrome Based on DANish CoMorbidity Index for Acute Myocardial Infarction Score..

Family-based sexual health intervention for adolescents; A systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Mataraarachchi, D., Shepherd, T., Ariyadasa, G., Bajpai, R., Corp, N., & Paudyal, P. (2024). Family-based sexual health intervention for adolescents; A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Public Health, 34(Supplement_3), https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae144.1057

Background Family-based interventions are important in promoting adolescent sexual health outcomes. However, the effectiveness of these interventions in promoting adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) in Lower and middle-income countries (... Read More about Family-based sexual health intervention for adolescents; A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Measles and Pertussis outbreaks in England and Wales: a time-series analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Shepherd, T., & Mallen, C. (2024). Measles and Pertussis outbreaks in England and Wales: a time-series analysis. NIHR Open Research, 4, 56. https://doi.org/10.3310/nihropenres.13607.1

Background
Vaccine coverage for common infectious diseases such as Measles and Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) have been declining in England and Wales since 2014. Consequently, significant increases in Measles and Pertussis cases are obser... Read More about Measles and Pertussis outbreaks in England and Wales: a time-series analysis.

Temporal Trends in Parkinson's Disease Related Mortality from 1999-2020: A National Analysis. (2024)
Journal Article
Singh Sokhal, B., Prasanna Kumar Menon, S., Shepherd, T., Muller, S., Arora, A., & Mallen, C. (2024). Temporal Trends in Parkinson's Disease Related Mortality from 1999-2020: A National Analysis. NIHR Open Research, https://doi.org/10.3310/nihropenres.13623.1

IntroductionParkinson's disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder and is associated with significant disability. The prevalence is rising, and studies have reported potential sex and race disparities in patient outcomes. Dat... Read More about Temporal Trends in Parkinson's Disease Related Mortality from 1999-2020: A National Analysis..

2234 Temporal trends in Parkinson’s disease-related mortality from 1999–2020: a Nationwide cohort study (2024)
Journal Article
Sokhal, B., Menon, S., Shepherd, T., Muller, S., Arora, A., & Mallen, C. (2024). 2234 Temporal trends in Parkinson’s disease-related mortality from 1999–2020: a Nationwide cohort study. Age and ageing, 53(Supplement_3), iii19. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afae139.073

Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder and is associated with significant disability. The prevalence of PD is increasing and the literature demonstrates potential sex and race disparities in patie... Read More about 2234 Temporal trends in Parkinson’s disease-related mortality from 1999–2020: a Nationwide cohort study.

44 Impact of the danish comorbidity index for acute myocardial infarction score on 30-day unplanned readmission rates and causes in hospitalised patients with acute coronary syndrome (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Sokhal, B. S., Matetić, A., Marshall, M., Twohig, H., Shepherd, T., Mallen, C., & Mamas, M. (2024, June). 44 Impact of the danish comorbidity index for acute myocardial infarction score on 30-day unplanned readmission rates and causes in hospitalised patients with acute coronary syndrome. Paper presented at British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference, ‘Back to the patient’, 3–5 June 2024, Manchester

Introduction This study aimed to investigate the association of the DANish CoMorbidity Index for Acute Myocardial Infarction (DANCAMI) score with the 30-day unplanned readmission rates and causes and in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients.

Online health information-seeking behaviours for low back pain in the United Kingdom: analysis of data from Google trends and the Global Burden of Disease Study, 2004-2019. (2024)
Journal Article
Patel, H., & Shepherd, T. A. (in press). Online health information-seeking behaviours for low back pain in the United Kingdom: analysis of data from Google trends and the Global Burden of Disease Study, 2004-2019. International Health, Article ihae020. https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae020

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of global disability. Timely health-seeking is crucial for early diagnosis and management of pathologies. Despite increases in internet usage, there is sparse literature regarding online health information-seeki... Read More about Online health information-seeking behaviours for low back pain in the United Kingdom: analysis of data from Google trends and the Global Burden of Disease Study, 2004-2019..

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people living with HIV in Lesotho: a qualitative study (2024)
Journal Article
Shepherd, T., Robinson, M. E., Ramaema, M., Rakuoane, M., Moletsane, N., Mpholo, R., …Leigh, G. (2024). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people living with HIV in Lesotho: a qualitative study. BMJ Public Health, 2(1), Article e000414. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2023-000414

Introduction: There is a growing body of research evidencing the detrimental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of young people. This impact may be worse in low-resource settings, especially those in sub-Saharan Afric... Read More about Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people living with HIV in Lesotho: a qualitative study.

Stigma associated with cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review (2023)
Journal Article
Nuwangi, H., Agampodi, T. C., Price, H. P., Shepherd, T., Weerakoon, K., & Agampodi, S. (in press). Stigma associated with cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(12), Article e0011818. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011818

Background
Cutaneous (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL) are parasitic diseases caused by parasites of the genus leishmania leading to stigma caused by disfigurations. This study aimed to systematically review the dimensions, measurement meth... Read More about Stigma associated with cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review.

Impact of Sickle Cell Awareness Day on online health information seeking in Africa using Google Trends (2023)
Journal Article
Parry, E., Ayinla-Jimoh, I., & Shepherd, T. A. (2023). Impact of Sickle Cell Awareness Day on online health information seeking in Africa using Google Trends. Health Promotion International, 38(6), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daad152

The United Nations Council Assembly recognized sickle cell disease (SCD) as a global public health problem due to its increasing burden, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. To raise awareness, a resolution was adopted, designating June 19th as SCD aw... Read More about Impact of Sickle Cell Awareness Day on online health information seeking in Africa using Google Trends.

Musculoskeletal disorders and pain in agricultural workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2023)
Journal Article
Shivakumar, M., Welsh, V., Bajpai, R., Helliwell, T., Mallen, C., Robinson, M., & Shepherd, T. (2024). Musculoskeletal disorders and pain in agricultural workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Rheumatology International, 44, 235–247. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-023-05500-5

Agricultural workers constitute two-thirds of the population of Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) and are at increased risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) due to high-risk activities. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim... Read More about Musculoskeletal disorders and pain in agricultural workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Knowledge, attitudes and practice of female genital mutilation and cutting: An observational cross-sectional study in primary care (FGM/C Study) (2023)
Journal Article
Robinson, M., Prior, J., Mallen, C. D., & Shepherd, T. A. (2023). Knowledge, attitudes and practice of female genital mutilation and cutting: An observational cross-sectional study in primary care (FGM/C Study). British Journal of General Practice Open (BJGP Open), 7(3), Article BJGPO20230005. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgpo.2023.0005

Background: Female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) describes procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Increasing migration means many c... Read More about Knowledge, attitudes and practice of female genital mutilation and cutting: An observational cross-sectional study in primary care (FGM/C Study).

The aftermath of war; mental health, substance use and their correlates with social support and resilience among adolescents in a post-conflict region of Sri Lanka (2023)
Journal Article
Dissanayake, L., Jabir, S., Shepherd, T., Helliwell, T., Selvaratnam, L., Jayaweera, K., …Sumathipala, A. (in press). The aftermath of war; mental health, substance use and their correlates with social support and resilience among adolescents in a post-conflict region of Sri Lanka. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 17(1), Article 101. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-023-00648-1

Background:
Armed conflicts impact on the health and well-being of everyone, but its effect on adolescent mental health is a significant, yet under-explored area in global health. Mental health disorders which develop during adolescence often lead... Read More about The aftermath of war; mental health, substance use and their correlates with social support and resilience among adolescents in a post-conflict region of Sri Lanka.

The stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL): A protocol for a systematic review (2023)
Journal Article
Nuwangi, H., Agampodi, T. C., Price, H. P., Shepherd, T., Weerakoon, K. G., & Agampodi, S. B. (2023). The stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL): A protocol for a systematic review. PloS one, 18(5), Article ARTN e0285663. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0285663

Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease with three main clinical types; cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL), and visceral leishmaniasis (VL). CL and MCL are considered to be highly stigmatizing due to potentially dis... Read More about The stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL): A protocol for a systematic review.

Online Health Information Seeking for Mpox in Endemic and Nonendemic Countries: Google Trends Study (2023)
Journal Article
Shepherd, T., Robinson, M., & Mallen, C. (2023). Online Health Information Seeking for Mpox in Endemic and Nonendemic Countries: Google Trends Study. JMIR Formative Research, 7, Article e42710. https://doi.org/10.2196/42710

Background:
The recent global outbreak of mpox (monkeypox) has already been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization. Given the health, social, and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, there... Read More about Online Health Information Seeking for Mpox in Endemic and Nonendemic Countries: Google Trends Study.

Patients’ and healthcare professionals’ perspectives on a community-based intervention for schizophrenia in Pakistan: A focus group study (2022)
Journal Article
Ishaq Khattak, M., Dikomitis, L., Firaz Khan, M., Ul Haq, M., Saeed, U., Riaz Awan, N., …Farooq, S. (2022). Patients’ and healthcare professionals’ perspectives on a community-based intervention for schizophrenia in Pakistan: A focus group study. PloS one, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273286

OBJECTIVE: To explore the perceptions and experiences of schizophrenia from patients, their care givers, health care providers, spiritual and traditional healers to develop a community-based intervention for improving treatment adherence for people w... Read More about Patients’ and healthcare professionals’ perspectives on a community-based intervention for schizophrenia in Pakistan: A focus group study.

Examining the Trends in Online Health Information–Seeking Behavior About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Singapore: Analysis of Data From Google Trends and the Global Burden of Disease Study (2021)
Journal Article
Fang, Y., Shepherd, T. A., & E Smith, H. (2021). Examining the Trends in Online Health Information–Seeking Behavior About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Singapore: Analysis of Data From Google Trends and the Global Burden of Disease Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(10), https://doi.org/10.2196/19307

BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death globally, and timely health care seeking is imperative for its prevention, early detection, and management. While online health information-seeking behavior... Read More about Examining the Trends in Online Health Information–Seeking Behavior About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Singapore: Analysis of Data From Google Trends and the Global Burden of Disease Study.

Vertebral fracture as a risk factor for self-harm: A retrospective cohort study (2021)
Journal Article
Prior, J. A., Crawford-Manning, F., Whittle, R., Abdul-Sultan, A., Chew-Graham, C. A., Muller, S., …Paskins, Z. (2021). Vertebral fracture as a risk factor for self-harm: A retrospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22, Article 757. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04631-9

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Background The prevention of self-harm is an international public health priority. It is vital to identify at-risk populations, particularly as self-harm is a risk factor for suicide. This study aims to exami... Read More about Vertebral fracture as a risk factor for self-harm: A retrospective cohort study.

Exploring the Impact of the First Wave of COVID-19 on Social Work Practice: A Qualitative Study in England, UK (2021)
Journal Article
Kingstone, T., Campbell, P., Andras, A., Nixon, K., Mallen, C., Dikomitis, L., …Wenning, B. (2021). Exploring the Impact of the First Wave of COVID-19 on Social Work Practice: A Qualitative Study in England, UK. British Journal of Social Work, 52(4), 2043–2062. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcab166

The COVID-19 pandemic signalled a radical shift in health and social care services globally. In UK, many of the people with existing social care needs were identified as 'clinically vulnerable' to COVID-19. Those at greatest risk were encouraged to a... Read More about Exploring the Impact of the First Wave of COVID-19 on Social Work Practice: A Qualitative Study in England, UK.

Using Google Trends to assess the impact of Global Public Health Days on online health information-seeking behaviour in Arabian Peninsula (2021)
Journal Article
Ajbar, A., Shepherd, T. A., Robinson, M., Mallen, C. D., & Prior, J. A. (2021). Using Google Trends to assess the impact of Global Public Health Days on online health information-seeking behaviour in Arabian Peninsula. Journal of Egyptian Public Health Association, 94, Article 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42506-020-00063-w

BACKGROUND: Global Public Health Days (GPHD) are public health interventions which serve to improve public awareness of specific health conditions. Google Trends is a publicly available tool that allows the user to view the popularity of a searched k... Read More about Using Google Trends to assess the impact of Global Public Health Days on online health information-seeking behaviour in Arabian Peninsula.