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Data Driven Computer Simulation to Analyse an ECG Limb Lead System Used in Connected Health Environments (2016)
Journal Article
Bond, R., Finlay, D. D., Guldenring, D., & Breen, C. (2016). Data Driven Computer Simulation to Analyse an ECG Limb Lead System Used in Connected Health Environments. Methods of Information in Medicine, 55(03), 258-265. https://doi.org/10.3414/me15-01-0120

Background: Recently under the Connected Health initiative, researchers and small-medium engineering companies have developed Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring devices that incorporate non-standard limb electrode positions, which we have named the C... Read More about Data Driven Computer Simulation to Analyse an ECG Limb Lead System Used in Connected Health Environments.

A novel human-computer interface creating a framework for the cognitive ergonomics of ECG interpretation (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cairns, A., Bond, R. R., Finlay, D., Breen, C., Guldenring, D., Gaffney, R., Henn, P., Gallagher, A., & Peace, A. (2016, October). A novel human-computer interface creating a framework for the cognitive ergonomics of ECG interpretation. Poster presented at Irish Human Computer Interaction Conference, Cork

Predominantly the 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation process remains a paper based approach. However, the ECG in this format creates a significant cognitive workload for an interpreter due its complexity and the plethora of knowledge that... Read More about A novel human-computer interface creating a framework for the cognitive ergonomics of ECG interpretation.

A computer-human interaction model to improve the diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making during 12-lead electrocardiogram interpretation (2016)
Journal Article
Cairns, A. W., Bond, R. R., Finlay, D. D., Breen, C., Guldenring, D., Gaffney, R., Gallagher, A. G., Peace, A. J., & Henn, P. (2016). A computer-human interaction model to improve the diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making during 12-lead electrocardiogram interpretation. Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 64, 93-107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbi.2016.09.016

Introduction
The 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) presents a plethora of information and demands extensive knowledge and a high cognitive workload to interpret. Whilst the ECG is an important clinical tool, it is frequently incorrectly interpreted. E... Read More about A computer-human interaction model to improve the diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making during 12-lead electrocardiogram interpretation.

The evaluation of an open source online training system for teaching 12 lead electrocardiographic interpretation (2016)
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 curriculum for self-guided tuition in ECG interpretation.

Methods
Participant... Read More about The evaluation of an open source online training system for teaching 12 lead electrocardiographic interpretation.

Interactive progressive-based approach to aid the human interpretation of the 12-lead Electrocardiogram (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cairns, A. W., Bond, R. R., Finlay, D. D., Breen, C. J., Guldenring, D., Gaffney, R., Henn, P., & Peace, A. J. (2015, September). Interactive progressive-based approach to aid the human interpretation of the 12-lead Electrocardiogram. Presented at 2015 Computing in Cardiology Conference (CinC), Nice, France

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 clinicians can impulsively provide a diagnosis based on first impression/intuition.... Read More about Interactive progressive-based approach to aid the human interpretation of the 12-lead Electrocardiogram.

Multimodal Secondary Prevention Behavioral Interventions for TIA and Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2015)
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 of behavioral secondary prevention interventions.

Strategy
Searches wer... Read More about Multimodal Secondary Prevention Behavioral Interventions for TIA and Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

P34 What Is Integrated Care And What Is The Value Of An Integrated Respiratory Specialist? (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N., Ward, M., Patel, I., Yorke, J., Williams, J., Walters, R., McKevitt, M., & Edwards, S. P34 What Is Integrated Care And What Is The Value Of An Integrated Respiratory Specialist?. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting 2014, London

Aim The way we deliver healthcare in the UK is changing, joining up care between the different health sectors has created a new field of “integrated care”. Recent publications from the Kings Fund, Nuffield Trust and National Voices has shown that it... Read More about P34 What Is Integrated Care And What Is The Value Of An Integrated Respiratory Specialist?.

P114 What Skills, Experience And Training Are Need To Work In Integrated Respiratory Specialist Roles And How Can We Roll These Posts Out In The Uk? (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N., Ward, M., Patel, I., Yorke, J., Williams, J., Walters, R., McKevitt, M., & Edwards, S. P114 What Skills, Experience And Training Are Need To Work In Integrated Respiratory Specialist Roles And How Can We Roll These Posts Out In The Uk?. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting 2014, London

Aims There is an increased drive towards healthcare integration in the UK (UK) to adapt to new health care needs. In response to this, new ways of delivering care have been developed such as the provision of integrated respiratory specialists. This p... Read More about P114 What Skills, Experience And Training Are Need To Work In Integrated Respiratory Specialist Roles And How Can We Roll These Posts Out In The Uk?.

Diagnosis of the Electrocardiogram Using a Smartphone (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Martin, E., Nugent, C., Bond, R., Finlay, D., & Breen, C. (2014, May). Diagnosis of the Electrocardiogram Using a Smartphone. Presented at 2014 IEEE 27th International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS), New York, NY, USA

Electrocardiograms can be used for diagnosing various cardiac conditions. They are traditionally printed as a hard copy on thermal graph paper, which a clinician can then use to support the overall diagnosis. Nevertheless, as technology evolves aspec... Read More about Diagnosis of the Electrocardiogram Using a Smartphone.

An evaluation of eye tracking technology in the assessment of 12 lead electrocardiography interpretation (2014)
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) interpreted ten 12 lead ECG recordings and randomized to receive objectiv... Read More about An evaluation of eye tracking technology in the assessment of 12 lead electrocardiography interpretation.

Assessing computerized eye tracking technology for gaining insight into expert interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram: an objective quantitative approach (2014)
Journal Article
Bond, R., Zhu, T., Finlay, D., Drew, B., Kligfield, P., Guldenring, D., Breen, C., Gallagher, A., Daly, M., & 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 variability among those who interpret the ECG. While this is the case, there are no... Read More about Assessing computerized eye tracking technology for gaining insight into expert interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram: an objective quantitative approach.

An interactive tool for the evaluation of ECG visualisation formats (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Martin, E. S., Finlay, D. D., Nugent, C. D., Bond, R. R., & Breen, C. (2013, September). An interactive tool for the evaluation of ECG visualisation formats. Presented at Computing in Cardiology 2013, Zaragoza, Spain

Electrocardiograms are typically printed on graph paper. Based on these recordings clinicians look for changes in the various waveforms when they make a diagnosis. In some cases, however, these changes are not always obvious on the standard printed 1... Read More about An interactive tool for the evaluation of ECG visualisation formats.

P32 Does Disease Severity Affect Patient Activation Scores in COPD? (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N., Patel, I., Kidd, L., Lawrence, M., & Booth, J. P32 Does Disease Severity Affect Patient Activation Scores in COPD?. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting 2012, London

Background As part of the NHS Plan patients are encouraged to manage their own health. Healthcare professionals have a responsibility to ensure that patients have the right tools and education to self-manage their conditions. Hibbard et al have devel... Read More about P32 Does Disease Severity Affect Patient Activation Scores in COPD?.

P219 Gender Differences in GP Suggested Diagnosis For COPD in Primary Care (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N., Patel, I., & Partridge, M. P219 Gender Differences in GP Suggested Diagnosis For COPD in Primary Care. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting 2012, London

Background Mosca et al has shown that clinicians fail to recognise cardiovascular risk in women (1). We have explored whether the same applies to COPD.

Methods Gender, demographics and symptoms were examined for patients referred by a GP to a comm... Read More about P219 Gender Differences in GP Suggested Diagnosis For COPD in Primary Care.

Assessing perception of new methods that represent ST deviation (2012)
Journal Article
Bond, R., Finlay, D., Breen, C., Nugent, C., Guldenring, D., & Martin, E. (2012). Assessing perception of new methods that represent ST deviation. Journal of Electrocardiology, 45(6), 698. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2012.08.041

The ST Map is a new method to assess acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Although variations of the ST Map do exist, Philips Healthcare has been the first to integrate its approach into clinical practice. This study assessed student perception of the... Read More about Assessing perception of new methods that represent ST deviation.

The effects of electrode misplacement on clinicians’ interpretation of the standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (2012)
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-lead ECG were extracted from a 192-lead BSPM. This was done for 232 BSPMs... Read More about The effects of electrode misplacement on clinicians’ interpretation of the standard 12-lead electrocardiogram.

Evaluation of a direct access cardiac arrhythmia monitoring service (2012)
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. Data was collected over a 29 month period between 18 June 2008 and 8 Nov... Read More about Evaluation of a direct access cardiac arrhythmia monitoring service.

The utility of a 12-lead electrocardiogram electrode misplacement simulator in education (2011)
Journal Article
Bond, R., Finlay, D., Nugent, C., Moore, G., Breen, C., Wagner, G., & Guldenring, D. (2011). The utility of a 12-lead electrocardiogram electrode misplacement simulator in education. Journal of Electrocardiology, 44(6), 748. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2011.09.025

A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is recorded using 6 precordial electrodes and 3 limb electrodes, all of which are positioned at precise anatomical landmarks. Nevertheless, up to 4% of all 12-lead ECGs are recorded with incorrect electrode... Read More about The utility of a 12-lead electrocardiogram electrode misplacement simulator in education.