Healthcare Chaplaincy for Geriatric Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study into the Outcomes of Catholic Chaplaincy Interventions in Belgium
This study suggests that geriatric patients may benefit from chaplaincy care and recommends the integration of chaplaincy care into the care for older adults. (Source: Journal of Religion and Health)
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - January 19, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
High intensity interval training as a novel treatment for impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia in people with type 1 diabetes (HIT4HYPOS): a randomised parallel-group study
Conclusions/interpretationIn this pilot clinical trial in people with type 1 diabetes and IAH, we found continuing benefits of HIIT for overall hormonal and symptomatic CRR to subsequent hypoglycaemia. Our findings also suggest that HIIT may improve the glucagon response to insulin-induced hypoglycaemia.Trial registrationISRCTN15373978.FundingSir George Alberti Fellowship from Diabetes UK (CMF) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.Graphical Abstract (Source: Diabetologia)
Source: Diabetologia - January 18, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
Novel linkage approach to join community-acquired and national data
Community optometrists in Scotland have performed regular free-at-point-of-care eye examinations for all, for over 15 years. Eye examinations include retinal imaging but image storage is fragmented and they ar... (Source: BMC Medical Research Methodology)
Source: BMC Medical Research Methodology - January 17, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Claire Tochel, Emma Pead, Alice McTrusty, Fiona Buckmaster, Tom MacGillivray, Andrew J. Tatham, Niall C. Strang, Baljean Dhillon and Miguel O. Bernabeu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Planning and implementing community-based drug checking services in Scotland: a qualitative exploration using the consolidated framework for implementation research
Drug checking services (DCS) provide harm reduction support and advice to individuals based on chemical analysis of submitted substances of concern. Whilst there are currently no DCS in Scotland, community-bas... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - January 17, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Danilo Falzon, Hannah Carver, Wendy Masterton, Bruce Wallace, Harry Sumnall, Fiona Measham, Vicki Craik, Rosalind Gittins, Elizabeth V. Aston, Kira Watson, Carole Hunter, Saket Priyadarshi and Tessa Parkes Tags: Research Source Type: research
Primary care transformation in Scotland: qualitative evaluation of the views of patients
CONCLUSION: Following the introduction of the new Scottish GP contract, patients in our sample were accepting of first contact care from the MDT but still wanted continuity of care and longer face-to-face consultations with GPs. These findings suggest that the expert generalist role of the GP is not being adequately supported by the new contract, especially in deprived areas, though further quantitative research is required to confirm this.PMID:38228359 | DOI:10.3399/BJGP.2023.0437 (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - January 16, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Eddie Donaghy Kieran Sweeney David Henderson Colin Angus Morag Cullen Mary Hemphill Harry H X Wang Bruce Guthrie Stewart Mercer Source Type: research
Assessing the importance of primary care diagnoses in the UK Biobank
In conclusion, it is desirable to extend both the coverage and follow-up period of GP data to allow researchers to maximise case ascertainment of chronic health conditions in the UK. (Source: European Journal of Epidemiology)
Source: European Journal of Epidemiology - January 16, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Teaching Scottish medical students about global health in partnership with LMIC institutions. Does it change their views on volunteering in LMIC settings?
An elective placement is a core part of most United Kingdom (UK) medical degrees, and a significant proportion of students choose to pursue their elective in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). There is a... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - January 16, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lesley Crichton, Katy Daniels, Neil Merrylees, Marie-Francoise Mukanyangezi, Hazel Mumphansha Sonkwe, Richard Nduwayezu and Emma Thomson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Assessing the importance of primary care diagnoses in the UK Biobank
In conclusion, it is desirable to extend both the coverage and follow-up period of GP data to allow researchers to maximise case ascertainment of chronic health conditions in the UK. (Source: European Journal of Epidemiology)
Source: European Journal of Epidemiology - January 16, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Could Herpesviridae be the cause of severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children?
Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2024 Jan-Jun;22(1-3):5-17. doi: 10.1080/14787210.2024.2304637. Epub 2024 Feb 12.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Severe acute hepatitis (SAH) is defined by a severe inflammation of hepatocytes in the liver parenchyma which can lead to an acute liver failure, a clinical condition with high mortality rate that can be triggered by several factors but is usually associated to hepatotropic viruses' infection. In 2022, cases of children with severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin hospitalized in Glasgow, Scotland, were reported. Possible causes of this condition include, but are not limited to, undiagnosed vi...
Source: Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy - January 15, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Livia Melo Villar Lucas Lima da Silva Barbara Vieira do Lago Jessica Gon çalves Pereira Ana Carolina Silva Guimar ães Francisco Campello do Amaral Mello Vanessa Salete de Paula Source Type: research
Presentation and outcomes of paediatric craniopharyngioma in the west of Scotland: a 25 year experience
ConclusionOver 25 years the management of craniopharyngioma has changed substantially. Co-morbidities such as obesity are difficult to manage post-operatively and mortality risk can be up to 25% according to our cohort. (Source: Journal of Neuro-Oncology)
Source: Journal of Neuro-Oncology - January 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Exploring the feasibility of a cluster pilot randomised control trial to improve children ’s 24-hour movement behaviours and dietary intake: Happy homework
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Source: Journal of Sports Sciences - January 14, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Samantha DonnellyDuncan S. BuchanGillian McLellanRoss RobertsRosie Arthura School of Health and Life Science, University of the West of Scotland, South Lanarkshire, UKb Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance, School of Human and Behavioural Sci Source Type: research
Knowing me, knowing you: evaluation of the impact of trainer involvement at an enhanced induction programme for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
Educ Prim Care. 2024 Jan 13:1-6. doi: 10.1080/14739879.2023.2297670. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAddressing differential attainment between International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and their peers who hold UK Primary Medical Qualifications remains one of the most significant challenges facing postgraduate General Practice (GP) training. Enhanced Induction programme, such as the Scottish Trainee Enhanced Programme (STEP), is one tool designed to try and facilitate transition into training and reduce this inequity. The STEP course is attended by both the trainee and their educational supervisor, and aims to lay the foundatio...
Source: Education for Primary Care - January 13, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Nitin Gambhir Anjali Gangadharan Lindsey Pope Source Type: research
A Review of Current Approaches to Evaluating and Reimbursing New Medicines in a Subset of OECD Countries
ConclusionsMost analysed countries show a trend towards value-based approaches that consider value for money to society, but also other economic, clinical, and humanistic criteria. Good practices included robustness, transparency, independence, and participation. (Source: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy)
Source: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy - January 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Cohort profile: The Scottish SHARE Mental Health (SHARE-MH) cohort - linkable survey, genetic and routinely collected data for mental health research
Purpose
The SHARE Mental Health (SHARE-MH) cohort was established to address the paucity of clinical and genetic data available for mental health research. The cohort brings together detailed mental health questionnaire responses, routinely collected electronic health data and genetic data to provide researchers with an unprecedented linkable dataset. This combination of data sources allows researchers to track mental health longitudinally, across multiple settings. It will be of interest to researchers investigating the genetic and environmental determinants of mental health, the experiences of those interacting with heal...
Source: BMJ Open - January 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Iveson, M. H., Ball, E. L., Doherty, J., Pugh, C., Vashishta, S., Palmer, C. N. A., McIntosh, A. Tags: Open access, Mental health Source Type: research
