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Life Interrupted: Experiences of adolescents, young adults and their family living with malignant melanoma (2021)
Journal Article
McInally, W., Gray‐Brunton, C., Chouliara, Z., & Kyle, R. G. (2021). Life Interrupted: Experiences of adolescents, young adults and their family living with malignant melanoma. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77(9), 3867-3879. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14959

Aim Melanoma is one of the most common human malignancies; yet, it is often thought of as a disease of adulthood rather than one affecting adolescents and young adults. This study sought to understand the experiences of adolescents, young adults and... Read More about Life Interrupted: Experiences of adolescents, young adults and their family living with malignant melanoma.

Protective factors of suicide and suicidal behaviour relevant to emergency healthcare settings: A systematic review and narrative synthesis of post-2007 reviews (2018)
Journal Article
McClatchey, K., Murray, J., Rowat, A., & Chouliara, Z. (2019). Protective factors of suicide and suicidal behaviour relevant to emergency healthcare settings: A systematic review and narrative synthesis of post-2007 reviews. Archives of Suicide Research, 23(3), 411-427. https://doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2018.1480983

Objectives: Suicide is a major public health concern and, with recent societal changes, such as economic and technological changes, there may be emerging protective factors that mitigate suicide risk which are unrecognised in emergency healthcare. Th... Read More about Protective factors of suicide and suicidal behaviour relevant to emergency healthcare settings: A systematic review and narrative synthesis of post-2007 reviews.

Working in the Field of Complex Psychological Trauma: A framework for personal and professional growth, training and supervision (2018)
Journal Article
Coleman, A. M., Chouliara, Z., & Currie, K. (2021). Working in the Field of Complex Psychological Trauma: A framework for personal and professional growth, training and supervision. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(5-6), 2791-2815. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260518759062

The study aimed to: 1. explore the clinician’s perspective of working therapeutically in Complex Psychological Trauma (CPT), particularly the field of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA); 2. Examine the perceived impact on pr... Read More about Working in the Field of Complex Psychological Trauma: A framework for personal and professional growth, training and supervision.

Recovery from child sexual abuse (CSA) in India: A relational framework for practice (2017)
Journal Article
Chouliara, Z., & Javita, N. (2017). Recovery from child sexual abuse (CSA) in India: A relational framework for practice. Children and Youth Services Review, 79, 527-538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.06.072

CSA is prevalent internationally and its negative impact can continue in adulthood. India has a high prevalence of child maltreatment. The present study recorded the ‘recovering’ experiences of adult survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) in India and... Read More about Recovery from child sexual abuse (CSA) in India: A relational framework for practice.

Therapeutic Change in Group Therapy For Interpersonal Trauma: A Relational Framework for Research and Clinical Practice (2017)
Journal Article
Chouliara, Z., Karatzias, T., Gullone, A., Ferguson, S., Cosgrove, K., & Burke Draucker, C. (2020). Therapeutic Change in Group Therapy For Interpersonal Trauma: A Relational Framework for Research and Clinical Practice. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 35(15-16), 2897-2916. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260517696860

Our understanding of therapeutic change processes in group therapy for complex interpersonal trauma has been limited. The present study aimed at addressing this gap by developing a framework of therapeutic change in this field from a survivor and the... Read More about Therapeutic Change in Group Therapy For Interpersonal Trauma: A Relational Framework for Research and Clinical Practice.

Risk Factors for Suicide and Suicidal Behavior Relevant to Emergency Health Care Settings: A Systematic Review of Post-2007 Reviews (2017)
Journal Article
McClatchey, K., Murray, J., Rowat, A., & Chouliara, Z. (2017). Risk Factors for Suicide and Suicidal Behavior Relevant to Emergency Health Care Settings: A Systematic Review of Post-2007 Reviews. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 47(6), 729-745. https://doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12336

Suicide is a global public health problem and with recent economic and societal changes, there may be emerging risk factors unrecognised by healthcare professionals. The aim of this systematic review is to update existing suicide risk factor literatu... Read More about Risk Factors for Suicide and Suicidal Behavior Relevant to Emergency Health Care Settings: A Systematic Review of Post-2007 Reviews.

Managing itch- a biopsychosocial approach to care. (2016)
Journal Article
Buchanan, P., & Chouliara, Z. (2016). Managing itch- a biopsychosocial approach to care. Skin Care Today, 2(1), 38-41

Itch is most often associated with inflammatory and non- inflammatory skin conditions, but can also manifest in other non-dermatological illnesses such as haematological conditions, malignant disease, endocrine disorders, hepatic and renal disease, h... Read More about Managing itch- a biopsychosocial approach to care..

The perspectives of stakeholder of intellectual disability liaison nurse: a model of compassionate, person-centered care. (2016)
Journal Article
MacArthur, J., Brown, M., Chouliara, Z., McKechanie, A., Mack, S., Hayes, M., & Fletcher, J. (2016). The perspectives of stakeholder of intellectual disability liaison nurse: a model of compassionate, person-centered care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 25(7-8), 972-982. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13142

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To investigate the experiences of patients with intellectual disabilities, family and paid carers regarding the role of liaison nurses and the delivery of compassionate, person-centred care. From this to propose a model of pe... Read More about The perspectives of stakeholder of intellectual disability liaison nurse: a model of compassionate, person-centered care..

Evaluation of a pilot masterclass for dermatology nurses in psychosocial aspects of care. (2015)
Journal Article
Buchanan, P., Page, B., Stephen, J., Bianchi, J., Gardiner, P., & Chouliara, Z. (2015). Evaluation of a pilot masterclass for dermatology nurses in psychosocial aspects of care. Health Psychology Update, 25(2),

Objectives: To deliver a Masterclass to eight dermatology nurses focusing on the bio-psychosocial aspects of care for people living with skin disease; utilise psychosocial assessment tools available for Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA); increase parti... Read More about Evaluation of a pilot masterclass for dermatology nurses in psychosocial aspects of care..

Listening to Fathers of Sons with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. (2015)
Journal Article
Cunniff, A. L., ChishoLm, V., & Chouliara, Z. (2015). Listening to Fathers of Sons with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. New male studies an international journal, 4, 5-23

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) affects the entire family, however, most studies concern maternal adjustment with fathers’ adjustment largely overlooked. To investigate experiences of fathers of sons with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) intervi... Read More about Listening to Fathers of Sons with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy..

Psychological aspects of skin conditions and appearance distress. (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Chouliara, Z. (2015, October). Psychological aspects of skin conditions and appearance distress

Letter from Jamie Hepburn to Mr Dave Thomson regarding the Dr Chouliara's presentation on the psychological aspects of skin conditions.

Substance Related Offending Behaviour Programme (SROBP): an exploration of gender responsivity and treatment acceptance issues for female prisoners (2015)
Journal Article
Mahoney, A., Chouliara, Z., & Karatzias, T. (2015). Substance Related Offending Behaviour Programme (SROBP): an exploration of gender responsivity and treatment acceptance issues for female prisoners. Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, 26(6), 798-823. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2015.1062993

Substance-related offending poses a considerable problem for society. In response, criminal justice agencies have widely delivered cognitive-behavioural interventions, such as the Substance-Related Offending Behaviour Programme (SROBP), to both male... Read More about Substance Related Offending Behaviour Programme (SROBP): an exploration of gender responsivity and treatment acceptance issues for female prisoners.

Current evidence on the effectiveness of systemic herbal medicine for psoriasis: A systematic review with meta-analysis (2015)
Journal Article
Yuqi Tang, T., Li, F., Affleck, A., Donaldson, J., & Chouliara, Z. (2015). Current evidence on the effectiveness of systemic herbal medicine for psoriasis: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Global Dermatology, 2(3), 117-127. https://doi.org/10.15761/GOD.1000136

Herbal medicines have been used to treat psoriasis for many years with anecdotal reports of efficacy which have attracted public attention. We seek to assess the effects of systemic herbal medicine in the treatment of psoriasis. Medical database PubM... Read More about Current evidence on the effectiveness of systemic herbal medicine for psoriasis: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

Identifying and managing naevus dysmorphia in clinical practice (2015)
Journal Article
Affleck, A. G., Wray, E., & Chouliara, Z. (2015). Identifying and managing naevus dysmorphia in clinical practice. World Journal of Dermatology, 4(2), 114. https://doi.org/10.5314/wjd.v4.i2.114

Naevus dysmorphia is a form of appearance concern/body image dissatisfaction, which describes a preoccupation with the appearance of a clinically small melanocytic naevus. The naevus is perceived by the patient to be disfiguring. Such perception lead... Read More about Identifying and managing naevus dysmorphia in clinical practice.

Effectiveness and Acceptability of Group Psychoeducation for the Management of Mental Health Problems in Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) (2014)
Journal Article
Karatzias, T., Ferguson, S., Chouliara, Z., Gullone, A., Cosgrove, K., & Douglas, A. (2014). Effectiveness and Acceptability of Group Psychoeducation for the Management of Mental Health Problems in Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 64(4), 492-514. https://doi.org/10.1521/ijgp.2014.64.4.492

There has been limited published research on the effectiveness of manualized psychoeducational approaches for the mental health and behavioral problems of child sexual abuse (CSA) survivors. The present study aims to add to the evidence base for the... Read More about Effectiveness and Acceptability of Group Psychoeducation for the Management of Mental Health Problems in Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA).

Psychological adjustment to disfiguring skin diseases (2014)
Journal Article
Chouliara, Z., & Affleck, A. G. (2014). Psychological adjustment to disfiguring skin diseases. Dermatology in practice, 20, 16-19

After diagnosis of a skin disorder, there follows a period of psychological adjustment during which most people are able to cope. Coping is a process that can be described as ‘expending conscious effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems, a... Read More about Psychological adjustment to disfiguring skin diseases.

The experience of specialist inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa: A qualitative study from adult patients' perspectives. (2014)
Journal Article
Smith, V., Chouliara, Z., Morris, P. G., Collin, P., Power, K., Yellowlees, A., …Cook, M. (2016). The experience of specialist inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa: A qualitative study from adult patients' perspectives. Journal of Health Psychology, 21(1), 16-27. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105313520336

This qualitative study aimed to explore experiences of women currently undergoing specialist inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa. Interviews were carried out with 21 women with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa from a specialist adult inpatient ea... Read More about The experience of specialist inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa: A qualitative study from adult patients' perspectives..