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Patient experience of home and waiting room blood pressure measurement: a qualitative study of patients with recently diagnosed hypertension
(2018-12)
Background Out-of-office blood pressure (BP) measurement is advocated to confirm hypertension diagnosis. However, little is known about how primary care patients view and use such measurement.
Aim To investigate patient ...
Experiences of Reframing during Self-Directed Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance: Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies
(2018-06)
Background: Reframing means changing the way that a person thinks or feels
about a weight loss attempt or weight loss maintenance to enhance its experience
or facilitate its success. Although participants have described ...
Implementation of the back skills training programme
(2018-02)
Purpose of study; To evaluate implementation of the Back Skills Training (BeST) programme in clinical practice within the National Health Service (NHS).
Background: The BeST programme is a group Cognitive Behavioural ...
Qualitative Analysis of Remote Consultations (QuARC): A study of technology-enhanced consultations in diabetes, cancer and heart failure
(2018-07)
Background
Remote video consulting is promoted by policymakers as a way of delivering healthcare efficiently to
an ageing population with rising rates of chronic illness. As a radically new service model, it brings
operational ...
Better Outcomes for Older people with Spinal Trouble (BOOST) Trial: a randomised controlled trial of a combined physical and psychological intervention for older adults with neurogenic claudication, a protocol
(2018-11)
Introduction: Neurogenic claudication due to spinal stenosis is common in older adults. The effectiveness of conservative interventions is not known. The aim of the study is to estimate the clinical and cost-effectiveness ...
Effectiveness of cognitive–behavioural therapy: a protocol for an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
(2018-12)
Introduction Cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychological therapy that has been used to improve patient well-being across multiple mental and physical health problems. Its effectiveness has been examined in ...