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Robotic- arm assisted versus manual total hip arthroplasty: a propensity score matched cohort study (2020)
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Clement, N. D., Gaston, P., Bell, A., Simpson, P., Macphearson, G., Hamilton, D. F., & Patton, J. T. (2021). Robotic- arm assisted versus manual total hip arthroplasty: a propensity score matched cohort study. Bone and Joint Research, 10(1), 22-30. https://doi.org/10.1302/2046-3758.101.BJR-2020-0161.R1

Aims The primary aim of this study was to compare the hip-specific functional outcome of robotic assisted total hip arthroplasty (rTHA) with manual total hip arthroplasty (mTHA) in patients with osteoarthritis (OA). Secondary aims were to compare ge... Read More about Robotic- arm assisted versus manual total hip arthroplasty: a propensity score matched cohort study.

Crisis, what crisis? Replicability of the key measurement characteristics of the Australian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) (2020)
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Martin, C. R., Jefford, E., & Hollins Martin, C. J. (2020). Crisis, what crisis? Replicability of the key measurement characteristics of the Australian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R). International Journal of Childbirth, 10(3), 140-150. https://doi.org/10.1891/IJCBIRTH-D-20-00006

Background: Behavioural and medical science is currently in the grip of a ‘replication crisis’, circumscribed by the failure to replicate a large proportion of key studies and a consequential impact on confidence in the veracity of the scientific me... Read More about Crisis, what crisis? Replicability of the key measurement characteristics of the Australian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

A mixed method, embedded approach to exploring participation in an exercise referral scheme (2020)
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Hanson L., C., & Dawkes, S. (2020). A mixed method, embedded approach to exploring participation in an exercise referral scheme. Sage Research Methods Cases, https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529741001

The case aims to highlight the potential of using a mixed methods embedded design to understand the effects of an intervention and provide greater understanding of how participant circumstances influence engagement. This case derives from larger a Bu... Read More about A mixed method, embedded approach to exploring participation in an exercise referral scheme.

Teaching Compassionate Mind Training to help midwives cope with traumatic clinical incidents (2020)
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Hollins Martin, C. J., Beaumont, E., Norris, G., & Cullen, G. (2021). Teaching Compassionate Mind Training to help midwives cope with traumatic clinical incidents. British Journal of Midwifery, 29(1), 26-35. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2021.29.1.26

Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) is taught to cultivate compassion and teach midwives how to care for themselves. The need to build midwives' resilience is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), who advocate that mental health coping... Read More about Teaching Compassionate Mind Training to help midwives cope with traumatic clinical incidents.

Berberine for the treatment of hypertension: a systematic review (2020)
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Suadoni, M. T., & Atherton, I. (2021). Berberine for the treatment of hypertension: a systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 42, Article 101287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101287

Background Hypertension is the highest risk factor for disease globally. One popular therapy is berberine. Methods The review followed the protocol PRISMA-P, and is reported according to the related PRISMA statement. Study quality was assessed usi... Read More about Berberine for the treatment of hypertension: a systematic review.

Law Enforcement and Public Mental Health [Editorial] (2020)
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Watson, A., Heyman, I., & Thomas, S. (2021). Law Enforcement and Public Mental Health [Editorial]. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 28(1), 1-2. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12725

Appropriate polypharmacy: a barometer for integrated care (2020)
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Mair, A., Antoniadou, E., Hendry, A., & Gabrovec, B. (2021). Appropriate polypharmacy: a barometer for integrated care. Journal of Integrated Care, 29(2), 204-214. https://doi.org/10.1108/jica-04-2020-0019

Purpose Polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medicines by one individual, is a common and growing challenge driven by an ageing population and the growing number of people living longer with chronic conditions. Up to 11% of unplanned hospita... Read More about Appropriate polypharmacy: a barometer for integrated care.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Persistent Somatic Symptoms During the COVID-19 Epidemic: The Role of Sense of Threat (2020)
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Jowett, S., Shevlin, M., Hyland, P., & Karatzias, T. (2021). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Persistent Somatic Symptoms During the COVID-19 Epidemic: The Role of Sense of Threat. Psychosomatic Medicine, 83(4), 338-344. https://doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000890

Objective Persistent somatic symptoms, such as pain and fatigue, have been referred to as somatisation. Somatisation is commonly associated with histories of trauma and PTSD. Although previous research has demonstrated that PTSD can predict somatic... Read More about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Persistent Somatic Symptoms During the COVID-19 Epidemic: The Role of Sense of Threat.

Prevalence of Asymmetric Hearing Among Adults in the United States (2020)
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Suen, J. J., Betz, J., Reed, N. S., Deal, J. A., Lin, F. R., & Goman, A. M. (2021). Prevalence of Asymmetric Hearing Among Adults in the United States. Otology and Neurotology, 42(2), e111-e113. https://doi.org/10.1097/mao.0000000000002931

Objective: To estimate the national prevalence of asymmetric hearing among adults through applying two distinct audiometric criteria. Study Design: National cross-sectional survey. Setting: Ambulatory examination centers within the Nation... Read More about Prevalence of Asymmetric Hearing Among Adults in the United States.

Sexual Violence and Its Associated Psychosocial Effects in Ireland (2020)
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Valliéres, F., Gilmore, B., Nolan, A., Maguire, P., Bondjers, K., McBride, O., Murphy, J., Shevlin, M., Karatzias, T., & Hyland, P. (2022). Sexual Violence and Its Associated Psychosocial Effects in Ireland. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 37(11-12), NP9066-NP9088. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260520978193

Current data on the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of sexual violence in the Republic of Ireland is lacking, with the most recent sexual abuse and violence survey dating back to 2001. The current study sought to identify what proportion of Ir... Read More about Sexual Violence and Its Associated Psychosocial Effects in Ireland.

A randomized controlled trial of a caregiver-facilitated problem-solving-based self-learning program for family carers of people with early psychosis (2020)
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Tong Chien, W., Bressington, D., Lubman, D. I., & Karatzias, T. (2020). A randomized controlled trial of a caregiver-facilitated problem-solving-based self-learning program for family carers of people with early psychosis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(24), Article 9343. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17249343

Facilitated self-help and problem-solving strategies can empower and support family carers to cope with caregiving for people with severe mental illness. This single-blind multi-site randomized controlled trial examined the effects of a 5-month famil... Read More about A randomized controlled trial of a caregiver-facilitated problem-solving-based self-learning program for family carers of people with early psychosis.

Can Knowledge Exchange Forge a Collaborative Pathway to Policymaking? A Case Study Example of the Recognition Matters Project (2020)
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Critchley, A., & Mitchell, M. (2020). Can Knowledge Exchange Forge a Collaborative Pathway to Policymaking? A Case Study Example of the Recognition Matters Project. British Journal of Social Work, 50(8), 2298-2318. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcaa220

Knowledge Exchange is considered a way that research might be operationalised beyond the academy, both within policy and practice. This article seeks to analyse knowledge exchange as a method of bringing field, research and policy together. It does s... Read More about Can Knowledge Exchange Forge a Collaborative Pathway to Policymaking? A Case Study Example of the Recognition Matters Project.

Atrial fibrillation self-management: a mobile telephone app scoping review and content analysis (2020)
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Pearsons, A., Hanson, C. L., Gallagher, R., O'Carroll, R. E., Khonsari, S., Hanley, J., Strachan, F. E., Mills, N. L., Quinn, T. J., McKinstry, B., McHale, S., Stewart, S., Zhang, M., O'Conner, S., & Neubeck, L. (2021). Atrial fibrillation self-management: a mobile telephone app scoping review and content analysis. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 20(4), 305–314. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvaa014

Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects over 1.4 million people in the UK, resulting in a five-fold increased stroke risk and a three to four times greater risk of severe, disabling stroke. Atrial fibrillation, a chronic disease, requires monitoring, medica... Read More about Atrial fibrillation self-management: a mobile telephone app scoping review and content analysis.

Social inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities in seven European countries (2020)
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Magnus Grung, R., Brown, M., Abdulla, S., Kiss, J., Orţan, F., Odrowaz-Coates, A., Surfraz, M., Tah, J., & Marsh, L. (2021). Social inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities in seven European countries. Learning Disability Practice, 24(1), 19-28. https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp.2020.e2120

Policies for people with disabilities, and specifically those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), have undergone significant changes during the past three decades. Many people with IDD experience social exclusion, which has signif... Read More about Social inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities in seven European countries.

Women’s Barriers to Weight Loss, Perception of Future Diabetes Risk and Opinions of Diet Strategies Following Gestational Diabetes: An Online Survey (2020)
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Gray, K. L., McKellar, L., O’Reilly, S. L., Clifton, P. M., & Keogh, J. B. (2020). Women’s Barriers to Weight Loss, Perception of Future Diabetes Risk and Opinions of Diet Strategies Following Gestational Diabetes: An Online Survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(24), Article 9180. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17249180

Weight loss after gestational diabetes (GDM) reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM); however, weight loss remains challenging in this population. In order to explore perceptions of T2DM risk, barriers to weight loss, and views of diet strategies... Read More about Women’s Barriers to Weight Loss, Perception of Future Diabetes Risk and Opinions of Diet Strategies Following Gestational Diabetes: An Online Survey.

Safety and efficacy of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine (AZD1222) against SARS-CoV-2: an interim analysis of four randomised controlled trials in Brazil, South Africa, and the UK (2020)
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Voysey, M., Costa Clemens, S. A., Madhi, S. A., Weckx, L. Y., Folegatti, P. M., Aley, P. K., Angus, B., Baillie, V. L., Barnabas, S. L., Bhorat, Q. E., Bibi, S., Briner, C., Cicconi, P., Collins, A. M., Colin-Jones, R., Cutland, C. L., Darton, T. C., Dheda, K., Duncan, C. J. A., Emary, K. R. W., …Oxford COVID Vaccine Trial Group. (2021). Safety and efficacy of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine (AZD1222) against SARS-CoV-2: an interim analysis of four randomised controlled trials in Brazil, South Africa, and the UK. Lancet, 397(10269), 99-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736%2820%2932661-1

Background A safe and efficacious vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), if deployed with high coverage, could contribute to the control of the COVID-19 pandemic. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of the ChA... Read More about Safety and efficacy of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine (AZD1222) against SARS-CoV-2: an interim analysis of four randomised controlled trials in Brazil, South Africa, and the UK.

Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on the management of pain in older people – a summary report (2020)
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Dunham, M., Schofield, P., & Knaggs, R. (2022). Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on the management of pain in older people – a summary report. British Journal of Pain, 16(1), 6-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/2049463720976155

Objective: The objective of this study is to develop an update of the evidence-based guidelines for the management of pain in older people. Design: Review of evidence since 2010 using a systematic and consensus approach is performed. Results:... Read More about Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on the management of pain in older people – a summary report.