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  1. Article: Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the revised-Skin Management Needs Assessment Checklist questionnaire in Malay language.

    Clare Thomas, Deena / Chui, Ping Lei / Yahya, Abqariyah / Yap, Jiann Wen

    Journal of tissue viability

    2022  Volume 31, Issue 3, Page(s) 465–473

    Abstract: Introduction: Pressure injury (PI) related knowledge can be used as an outcome indicator of a PI education program. In Malaysia, no scale has been translated and validated for measuring PI-related knowledge among patients with a PI.: Aim: The purpose ...

    Abstract Introduction: Pressure injury (PI) related knowledge can be used as an outcome indicator of a PI education program. In Malaysia, no scale has been translated and validated for measuring PI-related knowledge among patients with a PI.
    Aim: The purpose of this study was to cross-culturally adapt, translate and determine the validity and reliability of the Malay version of the revised-Skin Management Need Assessment Checklist (revised-SMnac).
    Method: The instrument was initially written in English and translated into the Malay language. The internal consistency, construct validity, and test-retest reliability were examined after the item and scale's cross-cultural equivalence and content validity were evaluated. Construct validity was determined through the administration of the instrument amongst 170 hospitalised patients with a PI. Content validity index (CVI) was further determined through validation by a panel of five wound care experts. The instrument's stability was determined by the test-retest model with a two-week interval.
    Results: The content validity of the item-CVI (I-CVI) was >79%, indicating that all 17-items were appropriate, while the scale-CVI (S-CVI) of >0.83 indicated an acceptable scale. The Cronbach's Alpha was .994 indicated good internal consistency. Test-retest showed a good intra-class correlation coefficient, ICC = 0.955 with 95% CI [0.992-0.996].
    Conclusions: The Malay version of the revised-SMnac demonstrated to be a valid and reliable tool to measure PI-related knowledge among the Malay-speaking patient population in Malaysia. The tool is recommended for use to measure the effectiveness of education programs related to PI care in future studies.
    MeSH term(s) Checklist ; Cross-Cultural Comparison ; Humans ; Language ; Malaysia/epidemiology ; Needs Assessment ; Psychometrics ; Reproducibility of Results ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1282604-2
    ISSN 0965-206X
    ISSN 0965-206X
    DOI 10.1016/j.jtv.2022.05.003
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  2. Article ; Online: Towards successful implementation of public health research into practice

    Harriet Fisher / Suzanne Audrey / Tracey Chantler / Matthew Dominey / Karen Evans / Lizzie Henden / Matthew Hickman / Louise Letley / Alix Towson / Clare Thomas

    Public Health in Practice, Vol 6, Iss , Pp 100447- (2023)

    Experiences and lessons learned from EDUCATE

    2023  

    Abstract: Background: The English schools-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme is routinely offered to all young people aged 12–13 years. The EDUCATE lesson was developed to overcome barriers to uptake related to unmet information needs by ... ...

    Abstract Background: The English schools-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme is routinely offered to all young people aged 12–13 years. The EDUCATE lesson was developed to overcome barriers to uptake related to unmet information needs by providing young people with information and answering questions they may have about the HPV vaccine. The resource comprises a PowerPoint presentation, interspersed with five short films and a guidance document for professionals delivering the lesson. Adopting public health research into practice is challenging and few papers describe the process. This paper reports the initial use of the EDUCATE resource in schools and the process involved in supporting wider implementation. Study design: Implementation and knowledge mobilisation. Methods: Five secondary schools supported implementation of the EDUCATE resource. Delivery took place during April and December 2022 and was observed in four schools, with feedback obtained from two school staff members and 15 young people. Alongside this, meetings were held with over 80 stakeholders with the aim of identifying possible policy levers to encourage use of the EDUCATE resource, and to enhance understanding of how wider scale and sustained impact can be achieved. Results: Overall, the resource was positively received by school staff and young people engaged well during the lesson. As a result of the stakeholder networking activities, the research team worked with the Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) Association to adapt the materials to meet their Quality Assessment and incorporate elements, such as more interactive activities, requested during the implementation study. Conclusion: The EDUCATE resource has the potential to change practice by enhancing information provision about the HPV vaccine in schools and supporting young people nationally to make informed decisions. Key learnings from the project include the importance of integrating input from target users at all stages of the research process, pragmatism in ...
    Keywords HPV vaccine ; Public health practice ; Education ; Young people ; Implementation ; Knowledge mobilisation ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 306
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Effects of Supervised Exercise on the Development of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

    Marianna Danielli / Clare Gillies / Roisin Clare Thomas / Sarah Emily Melford / Philip Newton Baker / Thomas Yates / Kamlesh Khunti / Bee Kang Tan

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 11, Iss 793, p

    A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    2022  Volume 793

    Abstract: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are the most common medical complication in pregnancy, affecting approximately 10–15% of pregnancies worldwide. HDP are a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, and each year, worldwide, ... ...

    Abstract Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are the most common medical complication in pregnancy, affecting approximately 10–15% of pregnancies worldwide. HDP are a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, and each year, worldwide, around 70,000 mothers and 500,000 babies die because of HDP. Up-to-date high-quality systematic reviews quantifying the role of exercise and the risks of developing HDP are currently lacking. Physical exercise is considered to be safe and beneficial to pregnant women. Supervised exercise has been shown to be safe and to be more beneficial than unsupervised exercise in the general population, as well as during pregnancy in women with obesity and diabetes. Therefore, we undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the effects of women performing supervised exercise during pregnancy compared to a control group (standard antenatal care or unsupervised exercise) on the development of HDP. We searched Medline, Embase, CINHAL, and the Cochrane Library, which were searched from inception to December 2021. We included only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the development of HDP compared to a control group (standard antenatal care or unsupervised exercise) in pregnant women performing supervised exercise. Two independent reviewers selected eligible trials for meta-analysis. Data collection and analyses were performed by two independent reviewers. The PROSPERO registration number is CRD42020176814. Of 6332 articles retrieved, 16 RCTs met the eligibility criteria, comparing a total of 5939 pregnant women (2904 pregnant women in the intervention group and 3035 controls). The risk for pregnant women to develop HDP was significantly reduced in the intervention compared to the control groups, with an estimated pooled cumulative incidence of developing HDP of 3% in the intervention groups (95% CI: 3 to 4) and of 5% in the control groups (95% CI: 5 to 6), and a pooled odds ratio (OR) comparing intervention to control of 0.54 (95% CI:0.40 to 0.72, p < 0.001). A combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercise, or yoga alone, had a greater beneficial effect compared to performing aerobic exercise only (mixed-OR = 0.50, 95% CI:0.33 to 0.75, p = 0.001; yoga-OR = 0.28, 95% CI:0.13 to 0.58, p = 0.001); aerobic exercise only-OR = 0.87, 95% CI:0.55 to 1.37, p = 0.539). Pregnancy is an opportunity for healthcare providers to promote positive health activities, thus optimizing the health of pregnant women with potential short- and long-term benefits for both mother and child. This systematic review and meta-analysis support a beneficial effect of either structured exercise (combination of aerobic, strength, and flexibility workouts) or yoga for preventing the onset of HDP. Yoga, considered a low-impact physical activity, could be more acceptable and safer for women in pregnancy in reducing the risk of developing HDP.
    Keywords exercise ; gestational hypertension ; physical activity ; pre-eclampsia ; systematic review ; meta-analysis ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  4. Article ; Online: Development of an educational package for the universal human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme

    Harriet Fisher / Tracey Chantler / Adam Finn / Joanna Kesten / Matthew Hickman / Louise Letley / Sandra Mounier-Jack / Clare Thomas / Katie Worthington / Julie Yates / Suzanne Audrey

    Research Involvement and Engagement, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a co-production study with young people and key informants

    2022  Volume 17

    Abstract: Plain English summary In England, young people are offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in schools at age 12–13 years to prevent some types of cancer. Some young people have unanswered questions which may stop them getting vaccinated. We report ...

    Abstract Plain English summary In England, young people are offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in schools at age 12–13 years to prevent some types of cancer. Some young people have unanswered questions which may stop them getting vaccinated. We report how we developed a lesson about the HPV vaccine jointly with young people and professionals to improve how information about the HPV vaccine is given. First, we reviewed research studies and HPV vaccine information materials designed for young people. Then, we carried out interviews and workshops to ask about the best way to give a lesson and the most important information to include. We worked with creative designers to produce films and animations. Finally, we asked young people and professionals for feedback on the lesson materials. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation with five films and guidance for people leading the session. Key topics about the HPV vaccine to be covered were identified by young people. These included information about how vaccines work and ways to improve young people’s experience of having the HPV vaccine at school. We made changes to the information in the lesson to ensure that it was relevant to young people. We are now carrying out a study to find out how well the lesson is given and whether it can help more young people get the HPV vaccine if they want it.
    Keywords Patient and public involvement ; Co-production ; Young people ; Person-based approach ; HPV vaccine ; Intervention development ; Medicine ; R ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  5. Article ; Online: Continuity of care as a predictor of ongoing frequent attendance in primary care

    Adam McDermott / Emily Sanderson / Christopher Metcalfe / Rebecca Barnes / Clare Thomas / Helen Cramer / David Kessler

    BJGP Open, Vol 4, Iss

    a retrospective cohort study

    2020  Volume 5

    Abstract: Background: Frequent attenders (FAs) in primary care receive considerable resources with uncertain benefit. Only some FAs attend persistently. Modestly successful models have been built to predict persistent attendance. Nevertheless, an association ... ...

    Abstract Background: Frequent attenders (FAs) in primary care receive considerable resources with uncertain benefit. Only some FAs attend persistently. Modestly successful models have been built to predict persistent attendance. Nevertheless, an association between relational continuity of care and persistent frequent attendance remains unclear, and could be important considering both the UK government and Royal College of General Practitioner’s (RCGP) aim of improving continuity. Aim: To identify predictive measures (including continuity) for persistent frequent attendance that may be modified in future interventions. Design & setting: This is a retrospective cohort study sampling 35 926 adult patients registered in seven Bristol practices. Method: The top 3% (1227) of patients by frequency of GP consultations over 6 months were classed as FAs. Individual relational continuity was measured over the same period using the Usual Provider Continuity (UPC) index. Attendance change was calculated for the following 6 months. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine variables that predicted attendance change. Results: FAs were on average 8.41 years older (difference 95% confidence interval [CI] = 7.33 to 9.50, P<0.001) and more likely to be female (65.36% versus 57.88%) than non-FAs. In total, 79.30% of FAs decreased attendance over the subsequent 6 months. No association was found between continuity and subsequent attendance. Increasing age was associated with maintained frequent attendance. Conclusion: Continuity does not predict change in frequent attendance. In addition to improving continuity, recent government policy is focused on increasing primary care access. If both aims are achieved it will be interesting to observe any effect on frequent attendance.
    Keywords general practice ; continuity of care ; frequent attenders ; retrospective studies ; primary health care ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 230
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Royal College of General Practitioners
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  6. Article ; Online: Co-production of an educational package for the universal human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme tailored for schools with low uptake

    Adam Finn / Julie Yates / Suzanne Audrey / Matthew Hickman / Sandra Mounier-Jack / Tracey Chantler / Harriet Fisher / Louise Letley / Clare Thomas

    BMJ Open, Vol 10, Iss

    a participatory study protocol

    2020  Volume 11

    Abstract: Aim To co-produce with young people an educational package about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that is tailored to increase vaccine uptake in schools and populations with lower uptake.Introduction Persistent infection with HPV can result in ... ...

    Abstract Aim To co-produce with young people an educational package about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that is tailored to increase vaccine uptake in schools and populations with lower uptake.Introduction Persistent infection with HPV can result in cancers affecting men and especially women. From September 2019, the English-schools-based HPV vaccination programme was expanded to include young men (in addition to young women) aged 12–13 years. Some young people attending schools with lower uptake of the vaccine have unmet information needs. We hypothesise that mechanisms to address information needs and increase young people’s autonomy in consent procedures will result in higher uptake.Methods and analysis The Medical Research Council’s framework for development and evaluation of complex interventions will inform intervention development. Recruitment of young people aged 12–15 years and key stakeholders (National Health Service commissioners, school staff, immunisation nurses and youth workers/practitioners) will be facilitated through existing links with healthcare organisations, schools and youth organisations in areas with lower uptake of the HPV vaccination programme. The proposed research will comprise three phases: (1) a rapid review of adolescent immunisation materials and preliminary qualitative interviews with young people and key stakeholders, (2) theory development and co-production of HPV vaccine communication materials through an iterative process with young people and (iii) testing delivery mechanisms and acceptability of the educational package in four schools with lower uptake.Ethics and dissemination The University of Bristol’s Faculty of Health Sciences and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine's Research Ethics Committees provided approvals for the study. A dissemination event for young people and key stakeholders and webinar with the National Immunisation Network will be organised. The study findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences. ...
    Keywords Medicine ; R
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMJ Publishing Group
    Document type Article ; Online
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  7. Article ; Online: Acceptability of the BATHE technique amongst GPs and frequently attending patients in primary care

    Clare Thomas / Helen Cramer / Sue Jackson / David Kessler / Chris Metcalfe / Charlie Record / Rebecca K. Barnes

    BMC Family Practice, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a nested qualitative study

    2019  Volume 10

    Abstract: Abstract Background BATHE is a brief psychosocial intervention designed for physician use in patient consultations. The technique has gained some international recognition, but there is currently limited research evidence to demonstrate its acceptability ...

    Abstract Abstract Background BATHE is a brief psychosocial intervention designed for physician use in patient consultations. The technique has gained some international recognition, but there is currently limited research evidence to demonstrate its acceptability and benefits to patient care. We conducted a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial and feasibility study to explore the use of BATHE as a key component of a person-focused intervention to improve the care of frequent attending patients in UK primary care. Methods A nested qualitative interview study conducted within a pilot trial. The trial took place in six general practices in the South West of England. Eligible patients had been identified as being in the top 3% of attenders in the previous 12 months. General practitioners (GPs) were trained to use BATHE during a one-hour initial training session, and two top-up trainings which included feedback on implementation fidelity. GPs were asked to use BATHE with their study patients for a period of 12 months. 34 GPs were trained and documented using BATHE in a total of 577 consultations with eligible patients during the intervention period. At the end of the intervention period, GPs and study patients from the intervention practices were invited to take part in an interview. Interviews were semi-structured, audio-recorded and transcribed. Thematic analysis was used. Results Eleven GPs and 16 patients took part in post-intervention interviews. Benefits of using BATHE included making consultations more person-centred, challenging assumptions that the GP knew what was going on for the patient and their main concerns, and supporting self-management. Difficulties reported included changing existing consultation habits, identifying appropriate consultations in which to use BATHE, and organisational constraints. Conclusions The study suggests that using BATHE is both acceptable and beneficial but also highlighted some of the difficulties GPs had incorporating BATHE into routine practice. Strategies to reduce these ...
    Keywords Primary care ; Person-centred care ; BATHE ; Frequent attenders ; Qualitative methods ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  8. Article ; Online: “Let’s Talk about Physical Activity”

    James Nobles / Clare Thomas / Zoe Banks Gross / Malcolm Hamilton / Zoe Trinder-Widdess / Christopher Speed / Andy Gibson / Rosie Davies / Michelle Farr / Russell Jago / Charlie Foster / Sabi Redwood

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 17, Iss 2782, p

    Understanding the Preferences of Under-Served Communities When Messaging Physical Activity Guidelines to the Public

    2020  Volume 2782

    Abstract: Despite many countries having physical activity guidelines, there have been few concerted efforts to mobilize this information to the public. The aim of this study was to understand the preferences of under-served community groups about how the benefits ... ...

    Abstract Despite many countries having physical activity guidelines, there have been few concerted efforts to mobilize this information to the public. The aim of this study was to understand the preferences of under-served community groups about how the benefits of physical activity, and associated guidelines, can be better communicated to the public. Participatory workshops, co-developed between researchers, a local charity, and a community artist, were used to gather data from four groups in Bristol, UK: young people ( n = 17); adults ( n = 11); older adults ( n = 5); and Somali women ( n = 15). Workshop content was structured around the study aims. The community artist and/or the local charity delivered the workshops, with researchers gathering data via observation, photos, and audio-recordings, which were analysed using the framework method. All four groups noted that the benefits of physical activity should be included within any communications efforts, though not restricted to health-related benefits. Language used should be simple and jargon-free; terms such as “sedentary”, “vigorous” and “intensity” were deemed inaccessible, however all groups liked the message “some is good, more is better”. Views about preferred mechanisms, and messenger, for delivering physical activity messages varied both between, and within, groups. Recommendations for those working in physical activity communications, research, and policy are provided.
    Keywords physical activity ; guidelines ; communication ; qualitative research ; messaging ; social marketing ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 380
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  9. Article ; Online: A consultation-level intervention to improve care of frequently attending patients

    Rebecca K Barnes / Helen Cramer / Clare Thomas / Emily Sanderson / Sandra Hollinghurst / Chris Metcalfe / Sue Jackson / Charlie Record / Helen Thorley / David Kessler

    BJGP Open, Vol 3, Iss

    a cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial

    2019  Volume 1

    Abstract: Background: Frequent attenders (FAs) to primary care receive considerable NHS resources without necessarily gaining benefit, and may even be harmed. Aim: To assess the feasibility of a consultation-level intervention to improve care and address service ... ...

    Abstract Background: Frequent attenders (FAs) to primary care receive considerable NHS resources without necessarily gaining benefit, and may even be harmed. Aim: To assess the feasibility of a consultation-level intervention to improve care and address service use of FAs. Design & setting: A cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial was undertaken. The study used a mixed-methods process evaluation and took place in six practices in England. Method: All practices screened the top 3% of all attending patients over the previous 12 months for eligibility. Following randomisation, intervention patients were matched with named GPs, trained to use the Background, Affect, Trouble, Handling, Empathy (BATHE) technique during consultations. Telephone consultations were encouraged. Feasibility outcomes assessed were recruitment, retention, data collection and completeness, implementation fidelity, and acceptability Results: A total of 599/1328 (45.1%) FAs were eligible. Four practices were randomised to the intervention (n = 451) and two to usual care (n = 148). A total of 96 (23.7%) patients were recruited to complete questionnaires. Retention and completeness of data were good; for example, 76% of those agreeing to complete questionnaires did so at the 12-month assessment point. Thirty-four GPs were trained and delivered BATHE ≥1 times to 50.1% of patients (n = 577 consultations). There were minimal increases in continuity and telephone consultations. Patients were positive about the intervention, but noticed little change in their care. Despite valuing BATHE, low adherence to training was indicated and GPs used it less than anticipated. Conclusion: It was feasible to identify FAs and collect trial data. GPs were keen to engage and there was evidence that the BATHE technique was taken into practice. Optimising training is likely to improve fidelity. The intervention was low cost and low risk.
    Keywords Frequently Attending Patients ; General Practice ; Continuity of Patient Care ; BATHE technique ; Health Communication ; Feasibility Studies ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Royal College of General Practitioners
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  10. Article ; Online: Robot inventors: patently impossible?

    Stevenson, Robert W / Murphy, Joseph F / Clare, Thomas J

    Science (New York, N.Y.)

    2009  Volume 324, Issue 5930, Page(s) 1014

    MeSH term(s) Europe ; Patents as Topic/legislation & jurisprudence ; Robotics ; United States
    Language English
    Publishing date 2009-05-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Comment ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 128410-1
    ISSN 1095-9203 ; 0036-8075
    ISSN (online) 1095-9203
    ISSN 0036-8075
    DOI 10.1126/science.324_1014a
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