71 results

Evaluating the impact of evidence-based change within the Northumberland Exercise on Referral Scheme

Presentation / Conference
Hanson, C., Allin, L., Oliver, E., & Dodd-Reynolds, C. (2016, April)
Evaluating the impact of evidence-based change within the Northumberland Exercise on Referral Scheme. Presented at 3rd Fuse International Conference on Knowledge Exchange in Public Health, Gateshead

The evaluation of an open source online training system for teaching 12 lead electrocardiographic interpretation

Journal Article
Breen, C., Zhu, T., Bond, R., Finlay, D., & Clifford, G. (2016)
The evaluation of an open source online training system for teaching 12 lead electrocardiographic interpretation. Journal of Electrocardiology, 49(3), 454-461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2016.02.003
Introduction The aim of this study is to present and evaluate the integration of a low resource JavaScript based ECG training interface (CrowdLabel) and a standardised curricu...

Interactive progressive-based approach to aid the human interpretation of the 12-lead Electrocardiogram

Conference Proceeding
Cairns, A. W., Bond, R. R., Finlay, D. D., Breen, C. J., Guldenring, D., Gaffney, R., …Peace, A. J. (2015)
Interactive progressive-based approach to aid the human interpretation of the 12-lead Electrocardiogram. In 2015 Computing in Cardiology Conference (CinC). https://doi.org/10.1109/cic.2015.7408620
The 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) is an important diagnostic support tool but is frequently incorrectly interpreted. This is partly due to the fact that even expert clinicia...

Multimodal Secondary Prevention Behavioral Interventions for TIA and Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal Article
Lawrence, M., Pringle, J., Kerr, S., Booth, J., Govan, L., & Roberts, N. J. (2015)
Multimodal Secondary Prevention Behavioral Interventions for TIA and Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLOS ONE, 10(3), Article e0120902. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0120902
Background Guidelines recommend implementation of multimodal interventions to help prevent recurrent TIA/stroke. We undertook a systematic review to assess the effectiveness o...

An evaluation of eye tracking technology in the assessment of 12 lead electrocardiography interpretation

Journal Article
Breen, C. J., Bond, R., & Finlay, D. (2014)
An evaluation of eye tracking technology in the assessment of 12 lead electrocardiography interpretation. Journal of Electrocardiology, 47(6), 922-929. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2014.08.008
Introduction This study investigated eye tracking technology for 12 lead electrocardiography interpretation to Healthcare Scientist students. Methods Participants (n = 33) in...

Assessing computerized eye tracking technology for gaining insight into expert interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram: an objective quantitative approach

Journal Article
Bond, R., Zhu, T., Finlay, D., Drew, B., Kligfield, P., Guldenring, D., …Clifford, G. (2014)
Assessing computerized eye tracking technology for gaining insight into expert interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram: an objective quantitative approach. Journal of Electrocardiology, 47(6), 895-906. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2014.07.011
Introduction It is well known that accurate interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) requires a high degree of skill. There is also a moderate degree of variabili...

Recording a standard 12 - lead electrocardiogram. An approved methodology by the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST). Clinical guidelines by consensus.

Other
Baxter, S., Blackman, S., Breen, C., Brown, C., Campbell, B., Cox, C., …Ross, C. (2014)
Recording a standard 12 - lead electrocardiogram. An approved methodology by the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST). Clinical guidelines by consensus

An evaluation of the efficacy of the exercise on referral scheme in Northumberland, UK: association with physical activity and predictors of engagement. A naturalistic observation study

Journal Article
Hanson, C. L., Allin, L. J., Ellis, J. G., & Dodd-Reynolds, C. J. (2013)
An evaluation of the efficacy of the exercise on referral scheme in Northumberland, UK: association with physical activity and predictors of engagement. A naturalistic observation study. BMJ Open, 3(8), Article e002849. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002849
ABSTRACT Objectives: Exercise on referral schemes (ERS) are widely commissioned in the UK but there is little evidence of their association with physical activity levels. We s...

The effects of electrode misplacement on clinicians’ interpretation of the standard 12-lead electrocardiogram

Journal Article
Bond, R., Finlay, D., Nugent, C., Breen, C., Guldenring, D., & Daly, M. (2012)
The effects of electrode misplacement on clinicians’ interpretation of the standard 12-lead electrocardiogram. European Journal of Internal Medicine, 23(7), 610-615. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2012.03.011
Introduction This study investigates how a particular incorrect electrode configuration affects the 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG). Methods A correct and an incorrect 12-lea...

Evaluation of a direct access cardiac arrhythmia monitoring service

Journal Article
Skipsey, D. A., Dawson, F. M., Breen, C., & Leslie, S. J. (2012)
Evaluation of a direct access cardiac arrhythmia monitoring service. Cardiology, 19(1), 70-75. https://doi.org/10.5603/CJ.2012.0010
Background: This paper describes the clinical outcomes from a novel direct access arrhythmia monitoring service. Methods: The study was carried out in the north of Scotland....
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Developing remote exercise support and rehabilitation for patients after spontaneous coronary artery dissection - a feasibility study

2024 - 2026
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is increasingly recognised as an important cause of myocardial infarction (MI), particularly among younger women and has been linked participating in stre...
Value: £176,214

EXPOSURE OF RESPIRATORY NURSES TO SECOND-HAND SMOKE DURING PATIENT VISITS IN THE COMMUNITY

2024 - 2024
Although there has been a smoking ban across the UK for more than 15 years making it illegal to smoke in many workplaces there are still some circumstances where workers are being exposed to second-ha...
Funder: Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists | Value: £8,077

An Evaluation Of HeARtbeat augmented reality smartphone application for 12 lead ECG electrode placement teaching to health and social care pre-registration students.

2023 - 2024
This study focuses on developing a set of digital tools integrated into an smartphone application (heARtbeat App) that will assist in the accurate acquisition of ECG recordings. This study will take a...
Funder: The Physiological Society | Value: £9,054

Recovery from Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

2023 - 2025
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is increasingly recognised as an important cause of myocardial infarction (MI). Despite this, there are no recovery programmes tailored for SCAD survivors...
Funder: Burdett Trust for Nursing | Value: £184,716

Assessing the implementation of the Public Health Scotland Physical Activity Referral Standards: A process evaluation

2022 - 2025
Physical inactivity is a major public health problem and increasing population physical activity levels is a Scottish Government priority. In Scotland, 49% of men and 58% of women were not active enou...
Funder: Chief Scientists Office | Value: £298,277

Co-creation of a digital resource to build students skills in ASsessing cardiovascular risk, MOtivating change and SUStaining a healthier lifestyle in themselves and others

2022 - 2024
Identifying cardiovascular risk factors (i.e., hypercholesterolaemia, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity) and establishing cardiovascular prevention strategies are important approaches towards ...
Funder: Burdett Trust for Nursing | Value: £43,523

Co-design of a clinical decision support tool for use in patients with acute chest pain in the Emergency Department

2022 - 2023
Our objective is to reduce 30-day reattendance by a fifth in patients presenting with acute chest pain to the Emergency Room using artificial intelligence tools to augment clinical decisions. To achie...
Funder: WELLCOME LEAP FUND | Value: £21,816

Qualitative study to explore the acceptability of an accelerated syncope strategy to patients and staff involved in the ASPIRED trial

2022 - 2024
The BHF funded ASPIRED study aims to determine whether immediate, enhanced (14-day) ambulatory ECG monitoring decreases the number of episodes of syncope at one year compared to standard care monitori...
Funder: British Heart Foundation | Value: £17,189
9 results

Atrial Fibrillation: Patient focused medication adherence interventions.

2020 - date
Miss Alice Pearsons | Director of Studies: Prof Lis Neubeck | Second Supervisor: Dr Coral Hanson

Reviewing Electronic Medicines Adherence Information in Diabetes (REMAIID)

2020 - date
Richard Hassett | Director of Studies: Ruth Paterson | Second Supervisor: Dr Alpana Mair

Should I stay or should I go? An exploration of the experience of deciding to leave the nursing profession

2019 - date
Fiona Bastow | Director of Studies: Dr Iain Atherton | Second Supervisor: Dr Catherine Mahoney

A realist evaluation of the design and implementation of a community based mobile health app aimed at increasing physical activity.

2019 - date
Jordan Bell | Director of Studies: Dr Coral Hanson | Second Supervisor: Prof Lis Neubeck

Exploration of healthcare professionals' beliefs and attitudes to referring patients with a long-term condition to a physical activity programme

2017 - 2021
Dr Bruce Forrest | Director of Studies: Dr Coral Hanson | Second Supervisor: Prof Lis Neubeck

The influence of perceived levels of physical activity on engagement with cardiac rehabilitation after acute coronary syndrome

2017 - 2022
Dr Sheona Mchale | Director of Studies: Prof Lis Neubeck | Second Supervisor: Dr Coral Hanson

Understanding the lived experience of how individuals aged between 33 and 62 years of age diagnosed with coronary heart disease (CHD) feel they obtain emotional support post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

2015 - 2017
Dr Sheona Mchale | Director of Studies: Prof Susan Dawkes | Second Supervisor: Prof Graeme Smith

Development and evaluation of a theoretical model to predict medicines adherence in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability and diabetes: a mixed methods study

2013 - 2018
This 2 stage mixed methods s...
Ruth Paterson | Director of Studies: Dr Louise Hoyle | Second Supervisor: Michael Brown

A self management algorithm for people with Type 1 diabetes participating in moderate intensity exercise in laboratory and real-life environments

2009 - 2013
Adult Nurse Lecturer in Diabetes Jacqui Charlton | Director of Studies: Lynn Kilbride