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  1. Article ; Online: The usability and reliability of a smartphone application for monitoring future dementia risk in ageing UK adults.

    Reid, Graham / Vassilev, Philip / Irving, Jessica / Ojakäär, Triin / Jacobson, Liron / Lawrence, Erin G / Barnett, Jenny / Tapparel, Malika / Koychev, Ivan

    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science

    2024  , Page(s) 1–7

    Abstract: Background: The rising number of dementia diagnoses and imminent adoption of disease-modifying treatments necessitate innovative approaches to identify individuals at risk, monitor disease course and intervene non-pharmacologically earlier in the ... ...

    Abstract Background: The rising number of dementia diagnoses and imminent adoption of disease-modifying treatments necessitate innovative approaches to identify individuals at risk, monitor disease course and intervene non-pharmacologically earlier in the disease course. Digital assessments of dementia risk and cognitive function have the potential to outperform traditional in-person assessments in terms of their affordability, accuracy and longitudinal tracking abilities. However, their accessibility and reliability in older adults is unclear.
    Aims: To evaluate the usability and reliability of a smartphone assessment of lifestyle and cognitive factors relevant to dementia risk in a group of UK-based older adults.
    Method: Cognitively healthy adults (
    Results: Participants found the app 'easy to use', 'quick to complete' and 'enjoyable'. The cognitive tests showed normal or near-to-normal distributions, variable test-retest reliabilities and age-related effects. Only tests of verbal ability showed gender and education effects. The cognitive tests did not correlate with lifestyle dementia risk scores.
    Conclusions: The Five Lives assessment demonstrates high usability and reliability among older adults. These findings highlight the potential of digital assessments in dementia research and clinical practice, enabling improved accessibility and better monitoring of cognitive health on a larger scale than traditional in-person assessments.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 218103-4
    ISSN 1472-1465 ; 0007-1250
    ISSN (online) 1472-1465
    ISSN 0007-1250
    DOI 10.1192/bjp.2024.18
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  2. Article ; Online: Doubt in store: vaccine hesitancy among grocery workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Mayer, Brian / Helm, Sabrina / Heinz, Erin / Barnett, Melissa / Arora, Mona

    Journal of behavioral medicine

    2022  Volume 46, Issue 1-2, Page(s) 167–178

    Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the influence of workplace safety conditions alongside the World Health Organization's model of the "3 Cs", on grocery store workers' vaccine hesitancy concerning COVID-19. Data for this study come from the ... ...

    Abstract The objective of this study was to assess the influence of workplace safety conditions alongside the World Health Organization's model of the "3 Cs", on grocery store workers' vaccine hesitancy concerning COVID-19. Data for this study come from the Arizona Frontline Workers Survey, a longitudin web-based survey of 770 grocery store workers in the state of Arizona (US) collected in July 2020 and January 2021. We utilized ordinary least squares and multinomial logistic regression analyses to assess predictors of hesitancy at our Wave 2. Thirty-nine percent of our sample reported being unlikely to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Two aspects of the "3 Cs" model, confidence and convenience, were correlated with lower levels of vaccine hesitancy while the perceptions of being protected by one's employer increased hesitancy. Our findings underscore the importance of workplace conditions for vaccine hesitancy and the need to include vaccine messaging in employers' safety practices.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; Pandemics ; Vaccination Hesitancy ; Emotions ; Workplace ; Vaccination
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 441827-x
    ISSN 1573-3521 ; 0160-7715
    ISSN (online) 1573-3521
    ISSN 0160-7715
    DOI 10.1007/s10865-021-00276-0
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  3. Article ; Online: Low Incidence of Colorectal Advanced Neoplasia During Surveillance in Individuals with a Family History of Colorectal Cancer.

    Barnett, Meghan I / Wassie, Molla M / Cock, Charles / Bampton, Peter A / Symonds, Erin L

    Digestive diseases and sciences

    2023  Volume 68, Issue 11, Page(s) 4243–4251

    Abstract: Background: Family history of colorectal cancer (CRC) is used to stratify individuals into risk categories which determine timing of initial screening and ongoing CRC surveillance. Evidence for long-term CRC risk following a normal index colonoscopy in ... ...

    Abstract Background: Family history of colorectal cancer (CRC) is used to stratify individuals into risk categories which determine timing of initial screening and ongoing CRC surveillance. Evidence for long-term CRC risk following a normal index colonoscopy in family history populations is limited.
    Aims: To assess the incidence of advanced neoplasia and associated risk factors in a population undergoing surveillance colonoscopies due to family history of CRC.
    Methods: Surveillance colonoscopy findings were examined in 425 individuals with a family history of CRC, a normal index colonoscopy and a minimum of 10 years of follow-up colonoscopies. Advanced neoplasia risk was determined for three CRC family history categories (near-average, medium and high-risk), accounting for demographics and time after the first colonoscopy.
    Results: The median follow-up was 13.5 years (IQR 11.5-16.0), with an incidence of advanced neoplasia of 14.35% (61/425). The number of affected relatives and age of CRC diagnosis in the youngest relative did not predict the risk of advanced neoplasia (p > 0.05), with no significant differences in advanced neoplasia incidence between the family history categories (p = 0.16). Patients ≥ 60 years showed a fourfold (HR 4.14, 95% CI 1.33-12.89) higher advanced neoplasia risk during surveillance than those < 40 years at index colonoscopy. With each subsequent negative colonoscopy, the risk of advanced neoplasia at ongoing surveillance was reduced.
    Conclusions: The incidence of advanced neoplasia was low (14.35%), regardless of the family history risk category, with older age being the main risk for advanced neoplasia. Delaying onset of colonoscopy or lengthening surveillance intervals could be a more efficient use of resources in this population.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 304250-9
    ISSN 1573-2568 ; 0163-2116
    ISSN (online) 1573-2568
    ISSN 0163-2116
    DOI 10.1007/s10620-023-08053-6
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  4. Article ; Online: Acceptable Noise Levels Determined by Traditional and Self-Assessed Methods.

    Barnett, Megan / Jones, Alisha L / Westbrook, Erin

    Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

    2021  Volume 32, Issue 1, Page(s) 3–9

    Abstract: Background: Many apps have been developed for users to screen their hearing in their own home. The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and efficiency of a self-assessed acceptable noise level (ANL) in comparison to the traditional ANL ... ...

    Abstract Background: Many apps have been developed for users to screen their hearing in their own home. The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and efficiency of a self-assessed acceptable noise level (ANL) in comparison to the traditional ANL measurements.
    Research design: A within-subject repeated measures research design was utilized.
    Data collection and analysis: Sixty-two adults with normal hearing were recruited from Auburn University and the surrounding community. ANLs were measured utilizing the traditional measurement as well as the self-assessed ANL via the Unitron uHear app.
    Results: Within-subject repeated measures of variance revealed no significant differences between traditional ANL measurements and self-assessed ANL measurements. Significant differences were found for time required for testing in each condition, revealing self-assessed testing to be significantly faster.
    Conclusion: The self-assessed ANL measurement via the Unitron uHear app is a valid and efficient measurement of ANL in adults with normal hearing.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Hearing ; Hearing Aids ; Hearing Loss, Sensorineural ; Humans ; Noise ; Speech Perception
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1132599-9
    ISSN 2157-3107 ; 1050-0545
    ISSN (online) 2157-3107
    ISSN 1050-0545
    DOI 10.1055/s-0040-1719092
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  5. Article ; Online: Maintaining quality while adapting to a virtual work environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Barnett, Erin / Cheung, Agnes / Loudon, James

    Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences

    2020  Volume 52, Issue 1, Page(s) 9–10

    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/epidemiology ; Delivery of Health Care/organization & administration ; Delivery of Health Care/standards ; Humans ; Interdisciplinary Communication ; Pandemics ; Patient Care Team/organization & administration ; Quality Assurance, Health Care ; Radiation Oncology/organization & administration ; Radiation Oncology/standards ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Teleworking
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2426513-5
    ISSN 1876-7982 ; 1939-8654
    ISSN (online) 1876-7982
    ISSN 1939-8654
    DOI 10.1016/j.jmir.2020.11.017
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  6. Article ; Online: Difficult binds: A systematic review of facilitators and barriers to treatment among mothers with substance use disorders.

    Barnett, Erin R / Knight, Erin / Herman, Rachel J / Amarakaran, Kieshan / Jankowski, Mary Kay

    Journal of substance abuse treatment

    2021  Volume 126, Page(s) 108341

    Abstract: Background: The United States and Canada have observed sharp increases in substance use disorder among women of child-bearing or child-rearing age. Substance use disorder can have deleterious effects on children, families, and communities. Many evidence- ...

    Abstract Background: The United States and Canada have observed sharp increases in substance use disorder among women of child-bearing or child-rearing age. Substance use disorder can have deleterious effects on children, families, and communities. Many evidence-based treatments exist, but engaging mothers in treatment is difficult. No recent review is available to help systems and providers understand the facilitators of and barriers to treatment for mothers.
    Objective: To systematically identify facilitators and barriers to substance use and mental health treatment for mothers with substance use disorder who are pregnant or parenting young children in the United States and Canada.
    Methods: We systematically searched the literature using five online databases and performed a gray literature search. We included studies published in the past two decades focused on parent or provider perspectives.
    Results: Our search identified 23 high-quality papers. The majority of papers qualitatively examined the perspectives of treatment-seeking pregnant women and mothers diverse in race/ethnicity, region, and treatment settings. Our synthesis of findings revealed the compelling and complex centrality of motherhood, which served as both a facilitator and barrier. Motherhood often interacted with relational (e.g., perceiving stigma vs. support from providers, family, friends, partners) and structural (e.g., time commitments, childcare) factors to both hinder and help engagement in treatment.
    Conclusions: Our findings can help policy-makers and practitioners make tangible improvements to the financing and delivery of substance use treatment for mothers. Our review points to specific areas for future research, including an examination of the relationships between various structural factors and treatment outcomes.
    MeSH term(s) Canada ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Mothers ; Parenting ; Pregnancy ; Social Stigma ; Substance-Related Disorders/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 605923-5
    ISSN 1873-6483 ; 0740-5472
    ISSN (online) 1873-6483
    ISSN 0740-5472
    DOI 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108341
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  7. Article ; Online: Family Engagement in Services During COVID-19: A Mixed-Methods Study of Caregiver and Staff Perspectives.

    Barnett, Erin R / Knight-Zhang, Erin M / Haskell, Hannah G / Merriweather, Katherine A / Gaspar, Holly A / Parton, Rebecca R / Jankowski, Mary Kay

    Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners

    2022  Volume 37, Issue 2, Page(s) 142–152

    Abstract: Introduction: We examined changes in family engagement before versus during the pandemic in pediatric and family services and perceived facilitators and barriers to family engagement.: Method: We employed a mixed-methods assessment of staff and ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: We examined changes in family engagement before versus during the pandemic in pediatric and family services and perceived facilitators and barriers to family engagement.
    Method: We employed a mixed-methods assessment of staff and caregiver perspectives related to pediatric and family medicine clinics and family resource centers in rural northern New England. We used narrative synthesis to analyze qualitative interviews (n = 29) and descriptive statistics for quantitative surveys (n = 108).
    Results: Staff felt they were not doing as well at engaging families during versus prepandemic, identifying numerous facilitators and barriers. We found differences in resources used by families before versus during the pandemic. We identified discordant perspectives between caregivers and staff regarding how well clinics and centers identified and responded to family needs.
    Discussion: Leaders in pediatrics, advanced practice nursing, and related fields can draw on our findings to decide what services and modalities they provide for postpandemic.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; COVID-19 ; Caregivers ; Pandemics ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; New England
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 1036356-7
    ISSN 1532-656X ; 0891-5245
    ISSN (online) 1532-656X
    ISSN 0891-5245
    DOI 10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.10.002
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  8. Article: What Drives Quality Physical Education? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Learning and Development Effects From Physical Education-Based Interventions.

    Dudley, Dean / Mackenzie, Erin / Van Bergen, Penny / Cairney, John / Barnett, Lisa

    Frontiers in psychology

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 799330

    Abstract: Objective: To determine the effects of learning interventions aimed at optimizing the quality of physical education (PE) on psychomotor, cognitive, affective and social learning outcomes in children and adolescents.: Design: A systematic review and ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To determine the effects of learning interventions aimed at optimizing the quality of physical education (PE) on psychomotor, cognitive, affective and social learning outcomes in children and adolescents.
    Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Data sources: After searching PsycInfo, ERIC, and SportDiscus electronic databases, we identified 135 eligible studies published between January 1, 1995 to May 1, 2021.
    Eligibility criteria for selecting studies: We included randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, and controlled trials that assessed the effect of a PE-based intervention against one of the four identified learning domains in youth at school (aged 5-18 years).
    Results: One hundred and thirty five (135) studies with over 42,500 participants and 193 calculated effect sizes were included in the study. The mean effect across all the learning and development outcomes was small to medium (Cohen's
    Conclusion: The interventions with the greatest effects on student learning and development were dependant on the learning domains. Some PE interventions with a pedagogical focus such as games-based approaches, TARGET/Mastery Teaching, and Sport Education were found to be strong investments across multiple domains. The evidence is limited however by consistency in intervention dosage, study design, and data collection instruments. The study received no internal or external funding and was not prospectively registered.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2563826-9
    ISSN 1664-1078
    ISSN 1664-1078
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.799330
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  9. Article ; Online: Preventing alcohol use post-bariatric surgery: patient perspectives on a technology-based approach.

    Braciszewski, Jordan M / Hecht, Leah M / Barnett, Nancy P / Moore, Roland S / Carlin, Arthur M / Haley, Erin N / Miller-Matero, Lisa R

    Surgical endoscopy

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 11, Page(s) 8263–8268

    Abstract: Background: Nearly two-thirds of patients engage in alcohol use after bariatric surgery, while a substantial number meet criteria for alcohol use disorder after their procedure. Given that pre-surgical education may not be sufficient, alternative ... ...

    Abstract Background: Nearly two-thirds of patients engage in alcohol use after bariatric surgery, while a substantial number meet criteria for alcohol use disorder after their procedure. Given that pre-surgical education may not be sufficient, alternative methods of preventing post-surgical drinking are needed. We sought feedback on a proposed technology-based intervention to reduce alcohol use for individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery.
    Methods: Twenty patients who consumed alcohol post-surgery completed qualitative interviews where they provided opinions on sample intervention content, delivery method, timing, and other aspects of a two-session web-based intervention followed by tailored text messaging for 6 months. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded using thematic analysis principles.
    Results: Participants strongly endorsed using technology to deliver an alcohol intervention, citing the interactivity and personal tailoring available in the proposed software. Education about the effects of post-surgical drinking and learning new coping strategies for social situations were the two most salient themes to emerge from questions about intervention content. Throughout the interviews, participants strongly highlighted the importance of measuring patient readiness to change alcohol use and matching intervention content to such motivation levels. Respondents felt that text messages could extend what they had learned, but also requested additional non-alcohol content (e.g., recipes, exercise tips). Most participants agreed that an online forum consisting of peers and professionals with whom they could ask questions and interact would be useful.
    Conclusion: Web- and text message-based interventions may be an acceptable approach to prevent alcohol use post-bariatric surgery.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Alcoholism/prevention & control ; Alcohol Drinking/prevention & control ; Text Messaging ; Bariatric Surgery ; Motivation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-05
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639039-0
    ISSN 1432-2218 ; 0930-2794
    ISSN (online) 1432-2218
    ISSN 0930-2794
    DOI 10.1007/s00464-023-10407-0
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  10. Article ; Online: Opportunities for cancer prevention at syringe services programs: acceptability of HPV self-sampling and vaccination among people who inject drugs.

    Hinkes, Samuel / Ciraldo, Katrina / Kobetz, Erin / Bartholomew, Tyler S / Rinehart, Sarah / Siringo, Nicolette / Barnett, Rebecca / Godbole, Neha / Jeanty, Frantzia / Frederick, Morgan / Tookes, Hansel E

    Harm reduction journal

    2024  Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 70

    Abstract: Introduction: Despite having a high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, people who inject drugs (PWID) often do not receive recommended HPV screenings due to barriers to healthcare. Guideline-based cervical HPV screening and vaccination ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Despite having a high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, people who inject drugs (PWID) often do not receive recommended HPV screenings due to barriers to healthcare. Guideline-based cervical HPV screening and vaccination can prevent cervical cancer. Low-cost, low-barrier methods for cancer screening and prevention are important for vulnerable communities such as PWID.
    Methods: We examined acceptability of HPV self-sampling at a syringe services program (SSP). Participants with a cervix (n = 49) participated in patient education followed by a survey to assess willingness to perform HPV self-sampling versus standard of care.
    Results: 59% found self-sampling to be acceptable, citing privacy, ease, and quickness. Among those opting for HPV screening delivered by a provider (n = 16), participants cited concerns about adequate sampling (81%) and test accuracy (75%). Notably, only 18% of participants reported complete HPV vaccination.
    Conclusion: Cervical HPV self-sampling was acceptable to PWID. SSP-based efforts to provide preventative health services could place tools for cancer screening into the hands of PWID, a need-to-reach community.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Substance Abuse, Intravenous ; Drug Users ; Papillomavirus Infections/prevention & control ; Papillomavirus Infections/diagnosis ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Vaccination ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2146691-9
    ISSN 1477-7517 ; 1477-7517
    ISSN (online) 1477-7517
    ISSN 1477-7517
    DOI 10.1186/s12954-024-00982-3
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