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Alpha 2 agonists for sedation to produce better outcomes from critical illness (A2B trial): protocol for a mixed-methods process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial (2024)
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Aitken, L. M., Emerson, L. M., Kydonaki, K., Blackwood, B., Creagh-Brown, B., Lone, N. I., …Walsh, T. S. (2024). Alpha 2 agonists for sedation to produce better outcomes from critical illness (A2B trial): protocol for a mixed-methods process evaluation

Introduction: An association between deep sedation and adverse short-term outcomes has been demonstrated although this evidence has been inconsistent. The A2B (alpha-2 agonists for sedation in critical care) sedation trial is designed to determine wh... Read More about Alpha 2 agonists for sedation to produce better outcomes from critical illness (A2B trial): protocol for a mixed-methods process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial.

Physical, mental, and behavioral health after adverse and benevolent childhood experiences: a comparison of two adversity conceptualizations (2024)
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Ho, G. W., Ling Chan, K., Ho Wong, K., Fong Leung, S., & Karatzias, T. (in press). Physical, mental, and behavioral health after adverse and benevolent childhood experiences: a comparison of two adversity conceptualizations. Psychological Trauma: Theory,

Objective: Adverse and benevolent childhood experiences (ACEs, BCEs) impact health across the lifespan. No known study has investigated these associations across different health domains using a representative adult sample. This study examined the as... Read More about Physical, mental, and behavioral health after adverse and benevolent childhood experiences: a comparison of two adversity conceptualizations.

Mental health in Ukraine in 2023 (2024)
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Martsenkovskyi, D., Shevlin, M., Ben-Ezra, M., Bondjers, K., Fox, R., Karatzias, T., …Hyland, P. (2024). Mental health in Ukraine in 2023. European Psychiatry, 67(1), Article e27. https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2024.12

Background Very little is known about the mental health of the adult population of Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. In this study, we estimated the prevalence of seven mental health disorders, the proportion of adults... Read More about Mental health in Ukraine in 2023.

Translation and validation of the Hungarian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) (2024)
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Abrán, H., Kovács, K., Horvát, Z., Erőss, E., Hollins Martin, C. J., & Martin, C. R. (2024). Translation and validation of the Hungarian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R). Midwifery, 132, Article 103983. https://doi.org/10.1016/j

Background Evidence relating maternal birth experience to a range of maternal and neonatal outcomes is increasingly compelling. Consequently valid and reliable self-report of birth experience from the mothers perspective is critical. Aim The cur... Read More about Translation and validation of the Hungarian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

Prevalence and correlates of ICD-11 prolonged grief disorder among adults living in Ukraine during the war with Russia (2024)
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Redican, E., Hyland, P., Shevlin, M., Martsenkovskyi, D., Karatzias, T., & Ben-Ezra, M. (2024). Prevalence and correlates of ICD-11 prolonged grief disorder among adults living in Ukraine during the war with Russia. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 149(5),

Background: Although high rates of bereavement are evident in war-affected populations, no study has investigated the prevalence and correlates of probable ICD-11 Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) under these circumstances. Methods: Participants we... Read More about Prevalence and correlates of ICD-11 prolonged grief disorder among adults living in Ukraine during the war with Russia.

A qualitative descriptive training needs analysis of midwives perceived continuous professional development in providing intranatal respectful maternal care (2024)
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Norris, G., Hollins Martin, C. J., Moylan, A., & Greig, Y. (2024). A qualitative descriptive training needs analysis of midwives perceived continuous professional development in providing intranatal respectful maternal care. Nurse Education Today, 136, Ar

Background: The Vietnam midwifery report acknowledges that while health services are available in Vietnam, there is growing need to increase levels of respectful maternal care provided to women in labour. Objective: In conjunction with newborns V... Read More about A qualitative descriptive training needs analysis of midwives perceived continuous professional development in providing intranatal respectful maternal care.

The midwife's support during transition to motherhood: A modified Delphi study among care providers and childbearing women (2024)
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Kuipers, Y. J., Van de Craen, N., Van den Branden, L., & Mestdagh, E. (in press). The midwife's support during transition to motherhood: A modified Delphi study among care providers and childbearing women. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, https://

Objective: To reach consensus between care providers and childbearing women about the midwife's relevant and appropriate domains and elements to support transition to motherhood. Methods: A modified web‐based Delphi study was conducted in Flanders (B... Read More about The midwife's support during transition to motherhood: A modified Delphi study among care providers and childbearing women.

Intrinsic and extrinsic variables impacting upper quarter Y-balance test scores in sporting cohorts: A systematic review (2024)
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Steele, C., & Valentin, S. (2024). Intrinsic and extrinsic variables impacting upper quarter Y-balance test scores in sporting cohorts: A systematic review. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 39, 183-194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.02.04

Introduction The upper quarter y-balance test (YBT-UQ) is a functional screening tool used to detect musculoskeletal injury risk, aid rehabilitation, and monitor dynamic function, strength and control, yet little is currently known about intrinsic a... Read More about Intrinsic and extrinsic variables impacting upper quarter Y-balance test scores in sporting cohorts: A systematic review.

Evaluation of a pilot online education program to develop midwives’ knowledge, skill and confidence in perinatal mental health in rural South Australia (2024)
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McKellar, L., Martinez, L., De Sousa Machado, T., Eden, A., Stoodley, C., & Adelson, P. (2024). Evaluation of a pilot online education program to develop midwives’ knowledge, skill and confidence in perinatal mental health in rural South Australia. Wome

One in five women will experience perinatal anxiety and/or depression. In South Australia, a rural health service identified a high proportion of women with risk of perinatal mental health challenges and sought additional education for midwives. In r... Read More about Evaluation of a pilot online education program to develop midwives’ knowledge, skill and confidence in perinatal mental health in rural South Australia.

Women's Experiences with Cervical Cancer in Ghana (2024)
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Dzando, G., Yabila, S., Kumah, A., Hukporti, N., Asante, D., Nwokonna, C., & Awiagah, S. K. (2024). Women's Experiences with Cervical Cancer in Ghana. Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health, 2, Article 100076. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.glmedi.202

Cervical cancer remains a significant global public health concern, and its impact in low- and middle-income countries, including Ghana is profound. Existing policies in Ghana focus on early screening and diagnosis. While the primar... Read More about Women's Experiences with Cervical Cancer in Ghana.

Correlates of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Aftermath of the February 2023 Earthquake in Turkey (2024)
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Han Alpay, E., Redican, E., Hyland, P., Karatzias, T., & Shevlin, M. (online). Correlates of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Aftermath of the February 2023 Earthquake in Turkey. Journal of Loss and Trauma, https://doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2024.231430

On February 6, 2023, an earthquake registering 7.8 on the Richter scale struck southeast Turkey, and this was followed by a second earthquake of magnitude 7.5. The earthquake resulted in widespread loss, devastation, and destruction, and is anticipat... Read More about Correlates of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Aftermath of the February 2023 Earthquake in Turkey.

The barometer of moral distress in midwifery: A pilot study (2024)
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Foster, W., McKellar, L., Fleet, J., Creedy, D., & Sweet, L. (2024). The barometer of moral distress in midwifery: A pilot study. Women and Birth, 37(3), Article 101592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101592

Background Moral distress is a phenomena that occurs following a compromise to moral beliefs. Moral distress has been reported across health professions, including midwifery. Although there are validated tools to assess for moral distress, none have... Read More about The barometer of moral distress in midwifery: A pilot study.

“What Works” to Support LGBTQ+ Young People's Mental Health: An Intersectional Youth Rights Approach (2024)
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McDermott, E., Eastham, R., Hughes, E., Johnson, K., Davis, S., Pryjmachuk, S., …Jenzen, O. (2024). “What Works” to Support LGBTQ+ Young People's Mental Health: An Intersectional Youth Rights Approach. International Journal of Social Determinants of

Despite overwhelming international evidence of elevated rates of poor mental health in LGBTQ+ youth compared to their cis-heterosexual peers, we know relatively little about effective mental health services for this population group. This study aims... Read More about “What Works” to Support LGBTQ+ Young People's Mental Health: An Intersectional Youth Rights Approach.

Supermarket/Hypermarket Opportunistic Screening for Atrial Fibrillation (SHOPS-AF) using sensors embedded in the handles of supermarket trolleys: A feasibility study (2024)
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Jones, I. D., Lane, D. A., Lotto, R. R., Oxborough, D., Neubeck, L., Penson, P. E., …Lip, G. Y. (2024). Supermarket/Hypermarket Opportunistic Screening for Atrial Fibrillation (SHOPS-AF) using sensors embedded in the handles of supermarket trolleys: A f

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of death, stroke, heart failure, cognitive decline, and healthcare costs but is often asymptomatic and undiagnosed. There is currently no national screening programme for AF. The advent of valid... Read More about Supermarket/Hypermarket Opportunistic Screening for Atrial Fibrillation (SHOPS-AF) using sensors embedded in the handles of supermarket trolleys: A feasibility study.

Suicide prevention: Introducing the Lothian Safekeeping Plan © for parents as a clinical innovation for use alongside safety plans for children and young people (2024)
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Abbott‐Smith, S., Dougall, N., & Ring, N. (2024). Suicide prevention: Introducing the Lothian Safekeeping Plan © for parents as a clinical innovation for use alongside safety plans for children and young people. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiat

Topic: Internationally, preventing suicide in children and young people is a priority and there are a range of preventative approaches available for health professionals to use, including brief interventions. Safety planning is one such brief interve... Read More about Suicide prevention: Introducing the Lothian Safekeeping Plan © for parents as a clinical innovation for use alongside safety plans for children and young people.

Spatial Neglect: An Exploration of Clinical Assessment Behaviour in Stroke Rehabilitation (2024)
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Fisher, G., Quel de Oliveira, C., Stubbs, P. W., Power, E., Checketts, M., Porter-Armstrong, A., & Kennedy, D. S. (2024). Spatial Neglect: An Exploration of Clinical Assessment Behaviour in Stroke Rehabilitation. Clinical Rehabilitation, 38(5), 688-699. h

Objective: There is a large gap between evidence-based recommendations for spatial neglect assessment and clinical practice in stroke rehabilitation. We aimed to describe factors that may contribute to this gap, clinician perceptions of an ideal asse... Read More about Spatial Neglect: An Exploration of Clinical Assessment Behaviour in Stroke Rehabilitation.