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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"Patient and Public Involvement"”.
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An action research study of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in the NHS: How can PPI influence healthcare planning and decision making?
ABSTRACT Background: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) has been in health policy for the NHS for the last 30 years and yet there is little evidence of their involvement influencing healthcare planning and decision making. PPI is a legislative duty for NHS bodies and yet there remains what is …
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Expectations and Experiences of Gender Affirming Healthcare in Transgender Individuals
… healthcare refers to a range of treatments and procedures which aim to alleviate gender dysphoria in transgender patients by bringing their bodies into alignment with their gender identities. These treatments can include gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) and various surgeries. This …
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Autonomy, decision-making, and restrictive practices in daily life: evaluations by people with intellectual disabilities, families, and carers
… limit freedom of PwID in the interest of safety and protection (Van der Meulen et al., 2018a). The present study aimed to investigate how people with moderate-severe ID perceive and evaluate restrictions in their daily lives, and understand their views in the context of those who support them. …
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Exploring Immersive Virtual Reality as a screening and assessment tool for upper limb function and coordination
Currently used assessments of upper limb function and coordination are subjective and lack granularity. Immersive Virtual Reality may provide a customisable, motivating and effective medium by which to measure upper limb motor performance. However, work on this topic is limited, and studies often …
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Exploring emotional eating and its management among Middle Eastern females living in the UK: From exploration to culturally adapted intervention
… Despite this, there is a dearth of research and interventions, particularly among the Middle Eastern population whereby cultural differences are overlooked. This research was undertaken in two phases using a mixed-methods approach. Phase 1 Method: Semi-structured interviews explored EE among …
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PRESERVE HFpEF: Designing a blended lifestyle intervention to improve physical function, dietary intake, and quality of life in multi-morbid older people who have Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
… has been described as a ‘stealth syndrome’ and ‘the greatest unmet need in cardiology.’ These labels have arisen because of the increasing number of people receiving a diagnosis and the growing body of evidence demonstrating its impact, poor prognosis, and problematic care pathways. The …
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Exploring Healthcare Consumer Involvement in Clinical Practice Guideline Development
… utilized qualitative description to analyze CPGs and related documents. Professionals involved in CPG development were also interviewed. Patients, family members, and informal caregivers have been involved in the formulation of recommendations, CPG reviewing and editing, and through use of patient …
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Co-production of a peer support programme for adults living with chronic non-cancer pain using intervention mapping.
… a condition of significant prevalence globally and is managed through a broad spectrum of approaches. Self-management is a key component of chronic pain management, and peer support is one approach to facilitating self-management. Peer support is often provided by peer support volunteers (PSVs) …
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"..getting to know this changed body, mind and soul." What women's and healthcare professionals experiences tell us about menopause
… factors influence how women experience and make sense of the menopausal transition. Women’s mental health is particularly vulnerable during the perimenopausal period. Healthcare and social supports may be influential in what supports women during perimenopause. While the Department of …
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Epidemiology of multimorbidity and polypharmacy in ageing: a complementary analysis of mental and brain health in three datasets
… of two or more chronic conditions, is common and increasing in prevalence. It is associated with poor outcomes for patients and increased costs for healthcare providers, so is attracting attention both from policymakers and researchers. The use of multiple simultaneous medications …
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Stroke Prevention Rehabilitation Intervention Trial of Exercise (SPRITE): a randomised feasibility and pilot study: a randomised feasibility and pilot study
… these conditions sharing similar pathology and risk factors to coronary heart disease.<br/><br/>Aims:<br/>To develop and test the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial of a novel home-based rehabilitation programme, ‘The Healthy Brain Rehabilitation Manual’, with a …
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The application of commercial wearable technology and smartphone rehabilitation applications for enhancing individuals’ level of activity after hip replacement surgery
… hip replacement (THR) is one of the most common and successful orthopaedic operations worldwide that offers pain relief, even at week one post-surgery. However, many studies suggested that the aim should not only be to improve pain, but also lead to improving daily activity which currently does …
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Infertility and recurrent miscarriage: an examination of pregnancy outcomes, services and patient experience
Background Miscarriage and infertility are distinct reproductive health conditions which profoundly impact the lives of women and men affected. Although miscarriage is the most common complication of pregnancy affecting an estimated 23 million women globally a year, it remains poorly understood …