How active are women who play bingo: a cross-sectional study from the Well!Bingo project
Journal Article
Ryde, G. C., Gorely, T., Jepson, R., Gray, C., Shepherd, A., Mackison, D., …Evans, J. M. M. (2017)
How active are women who play bingo: a cross-sectional study from the Well!Bingo project. BMC Women's Health, 17(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-017-0405-z
Background
The benefits of physical activity are well established, yet large numbers of people are not sufficiently active to gain health benefits. Certain population groups a...
A theory-informed approach to developing visually mediated interventions to change behaviour using an asthma and physical activity intervention exemplar
Journal Article
Murray, J., Williams, B., Hoskins, G., Skar, S., McGhee, J., Treweek, S., …Gauld, D. (2016)
A theory-informed approach to developing visually mediated interventions to change behaviour using an asthma and physical activity intervention exemplar. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-016-0091-x
Background Visualisation techniques are used in a range of healthcare interventions. However, these frequently lack a coherent rationale or clear theoretical basis. This lack...
Why, when and how to update a meta-ethnography qualitative synthesis
Journal Article
France, E. F., Wells, M., Lang, H., & Williams, B. (2016)
Why, when and how to update a meta-ethnography qualitative synthesis. Systematic Reviews, 5, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-016-0218-4
Background: Meta-ethnography is a unique, systematic, qualitative synthesis approach widely used to provide robust evidence on patient and clinician beliefs and experiences a...
Nocebo and the potential harm of ‘high risk’ labelling: a scoping review
Journal Article
Symon, A., Williams, B., Adelasoye, Q. A., & Cheyne, H. (2015)
Nocebo and the potential harm of ‘high risk’ labelling: a scoping review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 71(7), 1518-1529. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12637
Aims: A discussion of the existence, prevalence and characteristics of the nocebo effect in health care. Background: There is increasing but inconsistent evidence for nocebo e...
Which Images and Features in Graphic Cigarette Warnings Predict Their Perceived Effectiveness? Findings from an Online Survey of Residents in the UK
Journal Article
Cameron, L. D., & Williams, B. (2015)
Which Images and Features in Graphic Cigarette Warnings Predict Their Perceived Effectiveness? Findings from an Online Survey of Residents in the UK. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 49(5), 639-649. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-015-9693-4
Background
Many countries are implementing graphic warnings for cigarettes. Which graphic features influence their effectiveness remains unclear.
Purpose
To identify features ...
A mobile phone intervention to reduce binge drinking among disadvantaged men: Study protocol for a randomised controlled cost-effectiveness trial
Journal Article
Crombie, I. K., Irvine, L., Williams, B., Sniehotta, F. F., Petrie, D., Evans, J. M., …Slane, P. W. (2014)
A mobile phone intervention to reduce binge drinking among disadvantaged men: Study protocol for a randomised controlled cost-effectiveness trial. Trials, 15(494), https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-494
Background
Socially disadvantaged men are at a substantially higher risk of developing alcohol-related problems. The frequency of heavy drinking in a single session is high am...
Pharmaceutical care of older people: What do older people want from community pharmacy?
Journal Article
Wood, K., Gibson, F., Radley, A., & Williams, B. (2015)
Pharmaceutical care of older people: What do older people want from community pharmacy?. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 23(2), 121-130. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijpp.12127
Objectives
To explore older people's opinions of current community pharmacy provision and identify potential areas for improvement.
Methods
A pilot focus group was conducted t...
A meta-ethnography of organisational culture in primary care medical practice
Journal Article
Grant, S., Guthrie, B., Entwistle, V., & Williams, B. (2014)
A meta-ethnography of organisational culture in primary care medical practice. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 28(1), 21-40. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHOM-07-2012-0125
Purpose
– Over the past decade, there has been growing international interest in shaping local organisational cultures in primary healthcare. However, the contextual relevance...
A process for Decision-making after Pilot and feasibility Trials (ADePT): Development following a feasibility study of a complex intervention for pelvic organ prolapse
Journal Article
Bugge, C., Williams, B., Hagen, S., Logan, J., Glazener, C., Pringle, S., & Sinclair, L. (2013)
A process for Decision-making after Pilot and feasibility Trials (ADePT): Development following a feasibility study of a complex intervention for pelvic organ prolapse. Trials, 14(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-14-353
Background: Current Medical Research Council (MRC) guidance on complex interventions advocates pilot trials and feasibility studies as part of a phased approach to the develop...
Is disgust the driver behind the selection of images for UK tobacco packets?
Journal Article
Humphris, G., & Williams, B. (2014)
Is disgust the driver behind the selection of images for UK tobacco packets?. Health Education Journal, 73(5), 522-529. https://doi.org/10.1177/0017896913496399
Objective: The use of pictorial warning labels on tobacco packets has gained almost universal international acceptance. In a public consultation exercise in 2006, the Departme...