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Challenges and practical recommendations for successfully recruiting inactive, statin-free older adults to clinical trials
(BioMed Central, 2020-03-24)Objectives: To outline the challenges and provide practical recommendations for recruiting inactive, statin-free older adults to facilitate feasible study designs. Data was obtained from a double-blind randomised-controlled ... -
POSU: A pilot study looking into the feasibility, safety and efficacy of a post-operative surgical unit for high-risk patients
(Sage, 2019-12)In this ambitious quality improvement project, we investigated the possibility of using operating theatre post-operative recovery ward to care for high-risk patients overnight. -
Patterns of postmeal insulin secretion in individuals with sulfonylurea- treated KCNJ11 neonatal diabetes show predominance of non- KATP- channel pathways
(BMJ, 2019-12)Insulin secretion in sulfonylurea-treated KCNJ11 permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus (PNDM) is thought to be mediated predominantly through amplifying non-KATP-channel pathways such as incretins. Affected individuals ... -
Multicomponent hospital-led interventions to reduce hospital stay for older adults following elective surgery: a systematic review
(National Institute of Health Research, 2019-12)Background: Elective older adult inpatient admissions are increasingly common. Older adults are at an elevated risk of adverse events in hospital, potentially increasing with lengthier hospital stay. Hospital-led ... -
The contribution of frailty, cognition, activity of daily life and comorbidities on outcome in acutely admitted patients over 80 years in European ICUs: The VIP2 Study
(Springer, 2020-01)Premorbid conditions affect prognosis of acutely-ill aged patients. Several lines of evidence suggest geriatric syndromes need to be assessed but little is known on their relative effect on the 30-day survival after ICU ... -
Video vs direct laryngoscopy: success rates and confidence: a feasibility study
(Stansted News Limited, 2019-09)Video-assisted laryngoscopy (VL) is being used increasingly in adult, paediatric and neonatal populations although its use has not been extensively studied in a neonatal setting. The authors’ experiences on the neonatal ... -
The Exeter Knee Infection Multi Disciplinary Team approach to managing prosthetic knee infections: A qualitative analysis
(Elsevier, 2019-09)A Knee Infection Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting was established in Exeter. This study was designed to qualitatively evaluate the impact of the MDT on those involved. -
Decreased tibial nerve movement in patients with failed back surgery syndrome and persistent leg pain
(Springer, 2019-07)Purpose To measure and compare the total and normalised tibial nerve movements during forward bending in patients with and without failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and persistent leg pain following anatomically successful ... -
Aromatherapy massage for breast cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial
(Gavin Publishers, 2018-03-27)The aim of this large randomized controlled study was to test the value of Aromatherapy (AM) with breast cancer patients for reducing symptoms, such as pain, anxiety, depression, emotional responses, insomnia, nausea/vomiting ... -
"They've walked the walk": a systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence for parent-to-parent support for parents of babies in neonatal care
(Elsevier, 2019-04-18)The aim of this systematic review was to explore the effects and experiences of parent-to-parent support in neonatal intensive care from the perspectives of those giving, receiving, or implementing support. Electronic ... -
Renal nurses' lived experiences of discussions about sexuality
(Mark Allen Group, 2019-03)Renal teams focus predominantly on renal replacement therapy and physical symptom management, rather than psychological issues, such as mental health, body image or self-esteem. This study aims to increase understanding ... -
How can ways of working with others be developed to improve perinatal mental health care?
(Mark Allen Group, 2019-03)There is a national drive to improve perinatal mental healthcare, as a significant proportion of maternal deaths are attributed to mental health problems. This report will evaluate how ways of working with others could be ... -
Investigating the prevalence of anxiety and depression in people living with patellofemoral pain in the UK: the Dep-Pf Study
(De Gruyter, 2019-04)Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common knee condition causing pain around or behind the kneecap which is exacerbated by certain activities. Traditionally it has been viewed as a self-limiting condition. Recent research ... -
Experiences of people with Parkinson's disease and their views on physical activity interventions: a qualitative systematic review
(Wolters Kluwer, 2019-04)The objective of the review was to synthesize the best available qualitative evidence on the experiences and preferences of people with Parkinson's disease for physical activity, their perceived motivators and barriers to ... -
Chaplaincy: a rich profession with genuine value
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The feasibility of online video calling to engage patients with cystic fibrosis in exercise training
(Sage, 2019-02)Physical activity (PA), including structured exercise is an essential component in the management of cystic fibrosis (CF). The use of telehealth such as video-calling may be a useful method for the delivery of exercise and ... -
The link between surgical site infection and traffic flow in the operating theatre.
(Mark Allen Group, 2019-01-10)