Childhood adversity, mental health and suicide (CHASE): a protocol for a longitudinal case-control linked data study
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Dougall, N., Savinc, J., Maxwell, M., Karatzias, T., O'Connor, R. C., Williams, B., …Nolan, L. (2020)
Childhood adversity, mental health and suicide (CHASE): a protocol for a longitudinal case-control linked data study. International Journal of Population Data Science, 5(1), https://doi.org/10.23889/ijpds.v5i1.1338
Introduction
Suicide is a tragic outcome with devastating consequences. In 2018, Scotland experienced a 15% increase in suicide from 680 to 784 deaths. This was marked among y...
The psychological experience of living with head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-synthesis: Review and meta-synthesis of the experience of head and neck cancer
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Lang, H., France, E., Williams, B., Humphris, G., & Wells, M. (2013)
The psychological experience of living with head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-synthesis: Review and meta-synthesis of the experience of head and neck cancer. Psycho-Oncology, 22(12), 2648-2663. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.3343
Objective: To summarise patients' experiences of head and neck cancer (HNC) by examining the findings of existing qualitative studies
Methods: We undertook a systematic review...
Audio-visual recording of patient–GP consultations for research purposes: A literature review on recruiting rates and strategies
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Themessl-Huber, M., Humphris, G., Dowell, J., Macgillivray, S., Rushmer, R., & Williams, B. (2008)
Audio-visual recording of patient–GP consultations for research purposes: A literature review on recruiting rates and strategies. Patient Education and Counseling, 71(2), 157-168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2008.01.015
Objective
To identify ethical processes and recruitment strategies, participation rates of studies using audio or video recording of primary health care consultations for rese...
Reducing delay in patients with acute coronary syndrome and other time-critical conditions: a systematic review to identify the behaviour change techniques associated with effective interventions
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Farquharson, B., Abhyankar, P., Smith, K., Dombrowski, S. U., Treweek, S., Dougall, N., …Johnston, M. (2019)
Reducing delay in patients with acute coronary syndrome and other time-critical conditions: a systematic review to identify the behaviour change techniques associated with effective interventions. Open Heart, 6(1), https://doi.org/10.1136/openhrt-2018-000975
Background: Time to treatment in many conditions, particularly acute coronary syndrome, is critical to reducing mortality. Delay between onset of symptoms and treatment remain...
Living with cystic fibrosis: an exploration of the impact of beliefs on emotional coping and mtivation to adhere to treatment regimes among parents of children with cystic fibrosis
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Williams, B., Coyle, J., Dowell, J., & Mukhopadhyay, S. (2008)
Living with cystic fibrosis: an exploration of the impact of beliefs on emotional coping and mtivation to adhere to treatment regimes among parents of children with cystic fibrosis. International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation, 6(1),
Objective: To explore the impact of beliefs on emotional coping and motivation to implement treatment regimes among parents of children with cystic fibrosis in Scotland, with ...
Patient factors associated with SSRI dose for depression treatment in general practice: A primary care cross sectional study
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Johnson, C. F., Dougall, N. J., Williams, B., MacGillivray, S. A., Buchanan, A. I., & Hassett, R. D. (2014)
Patient factors associated with SSRI dose for depression treatment in general practice: A primary care cross sectional study. BMC family practice, 15(210), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-014-0210-9
Background
Antidepressant prescribing continues to rise. Increased long-term prescribing and higher doses are contributing to current growth; however, patient factors associat...
From child to adult: An exploration of shifting family roles and responsibilities in managing physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis
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Williams, B., Mukhopadhyay, S., Dowell, J., & Coyle, J. (2007)
From child to adult: An exploration of shifting family roles and responsibilities in managing physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis. Social Science and Medicine, 65(10), 2135-2146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2007.07.020
Although chest physiotherapy is central to the management of cystic fibrosis many report problems with adherence. Research in other long-term conditions suggests that non-adhe...
Attitudes to information technology: toys or tools?
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Levy, S., & Williams, B. (1999)
Attitudes to information technology: toys or tools?. Nursing Standard, 13(52), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns1999.09.13.52.1.c2675
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Attitudes to information technology: toys or tools?
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Reflections on applying for NHS ethical approval and governance in a climate of rapid change: prioritising process over principles
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McDonach, E., Barbour, R. S., & Williams, B. (2009)
Reflections on applying for NHS ethical approval and governance in a climate of rapid change: prioritising process over principles. International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 12(3), 227-241. doi:10.1080/13645570701606127
Ethical review and governance of health services research in the UK have undergone significant changes in recent years. Tracing this incremental development helps to understan...
Problems and solutions: Accounts by parents and children of adhering to chest physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis
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Williams, B., Mukhopadhyay, S., Dowell, J., & Coyle, J. (2007)
Problems and solutions: Accounts by parents and children of adhering to chest physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 29(14), 1097-1105
Although chest physiotherapy is central to the management of cystic fibrosis (CF), adherence among children is problematic. This study explores accounts by parents and childre...