Outputs (83)

Physical Activity Interventions Framed by the Health Action Process Approach for Adults with Long-Term Conditions: A Scoping Review (2024)
Journal Article
Silva-Smith, A. L., Hanson, C. L., Neubeck, L., Rowat, A., & McHale, S. (online). Physical Activity Interventions Framed by the Health Action Process Approach for Adults with Long-Term Conditions: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-024-10305-2

Background
Interventions that use the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) model show promise for increasing PA frequency, duration, and intensity. However, there is limited understanding of how HAPA model variables have been operationalized for PA... Read More about Physical Activity Interventions Framed by the Health Action Process Approach for Adults with Long-Term Conditions: A Scoping Review.

Understanding for whom, under what conditions, and how an integrated approach to atrial fibrillation service delivery works: a realist review (2024)
Journal Article
Pearsons, A., Hanson, C., Hendriks, J. M., & Neubeck, L. (2024). Understanding for whom, under what conditions, and how an integrated approach to atrial fibrillation service delivery works: a realist review. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(4), 323-336. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvad093

Aims
To understand for whom, under what conditions, and how an integrated approach to atrial fibrillation service delivery works (or does not work).

Methods and Results
A realist review of integrated approaches to atrial fibrillation service d... Read More about Understanding for whom, under what conditions, and how an integrated approach to atrial fibrillation service delivery works: a realist review.

Machine learning for diagnosis of myocardial infarction using cardiac troponin concentrations (2023)
Journal Article
Doudesis, D., Lee, K. K., Boeddinghaus, J., Bularga, A., Ferry, A. V., Tuck, C., Lowry, M. T., Lopez-Ayala, P., Nestelberger, T., Koechlin, L., Bernabeu, M. O., Neubeck, L., Anand, A., Schulz, K., Apple, F. S., Parsonage, W., Greenslade, J. H., Cullen, L., Pickering, J. W., Than, M. P., …CoDE-ACS Investigators. (2023). Machine learning for diagnosis of myocardial infarction using cardiac troponin concentrations. Nature Medicine, 29(5), 1201-1210. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02325-4

Although guidelines recommend fixed cardiac troponin thresholds for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction, troponin concentrations are influenced by age, sex, comorbidities and time from symptom onset. To improve diagnosis, we developed machine lear... Read More about Machine learning for diagnosis of myocardial infarction using cardiac troponin concentrations.

The Core Curriculum for Cardiovascular Nurses and Allied Professionals (2023)
Journal Article
Neubeck, L., Ross, C., Jones, J., Simpson, M., Mindham, R., Jaarsma, T., Uchmanowicz, I., Hinterbuchner, L., & Astin, F. (2023). The Core Curriculum for Cardiovascular Nurses and Allied Professionals. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22(7), e62-e113. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvad035

This 2023 update of the Core Curriculum in Cardiovascular Nursing (2015) embraces the formation of the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professionals and reflects the diverse professional backgrounds of our members, including nurses,... Read More about The Core Curriculum for Cardiovascular Nurses and Allied Professionals.

General practitioners’ perceptions on opportunistic single-time point screening for atrial fibrillation: A European quantitative survey (2023)
Journal Article
Vermunicht, P., Grecu, M., Deharo, J.-C., Buckley, C. M., Palà, E., Mairesse, G. H., Farkowski, M. M., Bergonti, M., Pürerfellner, H., Hanson, C. L., Neubeck, L., Freedman, B., Witt, H., Hills, M. T., Lund, J., Giskes, K., Engler, D., Schnabel, R. B., Heidbuchel, H., & Desteghe, L. (2023). General practitioners’ perceptions on opportunistic single-time point screening for atrial fibrillation: A European quantitative survey. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 10, Article 1112561. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1112561

Background: There is no clear guidance on how to implement opportunistic atrial fibrillation (AF) screening in daily clinical practice. Objectives: This study evaluated the perception of general practitioners (GPs) about value and practicalities of i... Read More about General practitioners’ perceptions on opportunistic single-time point screening for atrial fibrillation: A European quantitative survey.

What do spontaneous coronary artery dissection survivors want to support their recovery? A qualitative study (2023)
Journal Article
Binnie, K., Neubeck, L., McHale, S., & Hanson, C. L. (2023). What do spontaneous coronary artery dissection survivors want to support their recovery? A qualitative study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22(8), 814–823. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvad013

Aims:
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is increasingly recognised as an important cause of myocardial infarction predominantly affecting women aged under 50 years. There is limited research addressing female and male SCAD survivors’ ex... Read More about What do spontaneous coronary artery dissection survivors want to support their recovery? A qualitative study.

The effect of a game-based mobile app “MyHeartMate” to promote lifestyle change in coronary disease patients: a randomised controlled trial (2022)
Journal Article
Gallagher, R., Chow, C. K., Parker, H., Neubeck, L., Celermajer, D., Redfern, J., Tofler, G., Buckley, T., Schumacher, T., Hyun, K., Bouramond, F., & Figtree, G. (2023). The effect of a game-based mobile app “MyHeartMate” to promote lifestyle change in coronary disease patients: a randomised controlled trial. European Heart Journal – Digital Health, 4(1), 33-42. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjdh/ztac069

Aims
Secondary prevention reduces coronary heart disease (CHD) progression. Traditional prevention programs including cardiac rehabilitation are under-accessed, which smartphone apps may overcome. To evaluate the effect of a game-based mobile app in... Read More about The effect of a game-based mobile app “MyHeartMate” to promote lifestyle change in coronary disease patients: a randomised controlled trial.

Feasible approaches and implementation challenges to atrial fibrillation screening: a qualitative study of stakeholder views in 11 European countries (2022)
Journal Article
Engler, D., Hanson, C., Desteghe, L., Boriani, G., Diederichsen, S. Z., Freedman, B., Pala, E., Potpara, T. S., Witt, H., Heidbuchel, H., Neubeck, L., & Schnabel, R. (2022). Feasible approaches and implementation challenges to atrial fibrillation screening: a qualitative study of stakeholder views in 11 European countries. BMJ Open, 12(6), Article e059156. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059156

Objectives: Atrial fibrillation (AF) screening may increase early detection and reduce complications of AF. European, Australian and World Heart Federation guidelines recommend opportunistic screening, despite a current lack of clear evidence support... Read More about Feasible approaches and implementation challenges to atrial fibrillation screening: a qualitative study of stakeholder views in 11 European countries.

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a systematic review of physical and psychosocial recovery following discharge from hospital (2022)
Journal Article
Neubeck, L., McHale, S., Ross, M., MacGillvray, S., Galbraith, M., & Hanson, C. (2022). Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a systematic review of physical and psychosocial recovery following discharge from hospital. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 21(7), 665-676. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvac009

Introduction
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is increasingly recognised as an important cause of myocardial infarction, particularly among women. SCAD survivors may not know what physical activity is safe and effective and there may be... Read More about Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a systematic review of physical and psychosocial recovery following discharge from hospital.

The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Nursing (2021)
Book
Jennings, C., Astin, F., Fitzsimons, D., Lambrinou, E., Neubeck, L., & Thompson, D. R. (Eds.). (2021). The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Nursing. Oxford: Oxford University Press

The varied role, scope of practice, and education of cardiovascular nurses in ESC-affiliated countries: an ACNAP survey (2021)
Journal Article
Fitzsimons, D., Carson, M. A., Hansen, T. B., Neubeck, L., Tanash, M. I., & Hill, L. (2021). The varied role, scope of practice, and education of cardiovascular nurses in ESC-affiliated countries: an ACNAP survey. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 20(6), 572-579. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvab027

Aims
Cardiovascular disease burden is increasing globally, pressuring nursing staff to deliver high-quality care across a diverse range of treatment areas. As such, an evaluation of the educational preparation of nurses is needed. To determine the c... Read More about The varied role, scope of practice, and education of cardiovascular nurses in ESC-affiliated countries: an ACNAP survey.

An Internet-based Health Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease Management that is Integrated with Primary Care Electronic Health Records: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Implementation Fidelity and User Experience (2021)
Journal Article
Neubeck, L., Coorey, G., Peiris, D., Scaria, A., Mulley, J., Hafiz, N., & Redfern, J. (2021). An Internet-based Health Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease Management that is Integrated with Primary Care Electronic Health Records: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Implementation Fidelity and User Experience. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(4), https://doi.org/10.2196/25333

Background: Growing evidence supports the benefits of eHealth interventions to increase patient engagement and improve outcomes for a range of conditions. However, ineffective program delivery and usage attrition limit exposure to these interventions... Read More about An Internet-based Health Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease Management that is Integrated with Primary Care Electronic Health Records: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Implementation Fidelity and User Experience.

The European TeleCheck-AF project on remote app-based management of atrial fibrillation during the COVID-19 pandemic: Centre and patient experiences (2021)
Journal Article
Gawałko, M., Duncker, D., Manninger, M., Van der Velden, R. M., Hermans, A. N., Verhaert, D. V., Pison, L., Pisters, R., Hemels, M., Sultan, A., Steven, D., Gupta, D., Heidbuchel, H., Sohaib, A., Wijtvliet, P., Tieleman, R., Gruwez, H., Chun, J., Schmidt, B., Keaney, J. J., …Linz, D. (2021). The European TeleCheck-AF project on remote app-based management of atrial fibrillation during the COVID-19 pandemic: Centre and patient experiences. EP-Europace, 23(7), 1003-1015. https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euab050

Aims: TeleCheck-AF is a multicentre international project initiated to maintain care delivery for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) during COVID-19 through teleconsultations supported by an on-demand photoplethysmography-based heart rate and rhy... Read More about The European TeleCheck-AF project on remote app-based management of atrial fibrillation during the COVID-19 pandemic: Centre and patient experiences.

Understanding leisure centre-based physical activity after physical activity referral: evidence from scheme participants and completers in Northumberland UK (2021)
Journal Article
Bell, J., Neubeck, L., Jin, K., Kelly, P., & Hanson, C. (2021). Understanding leisure centre-based physical activity after physical activity referral: evidence from scheme participants and completers in Northumberland UK. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(6), Article 2957. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18062957

Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) are a popular physical activity (PA) intervention in the UK. Little is known about the type, intensity and duration of PA undertaken during and post PARS. We calculated weekly leisure centre-based moderate/vi... Read More about Understanding leisure centre-based physical activity after physical activity referral: evidence from scheme participants and completers in Northumberland UK.

The Contribution of Leisure Center Usage to Physical Activity in the United Kingdom: Evidence From a Large Population-Based Cohort (2021)
Journal Article
Hanson, C., Kelly, P., Neubeck, L., Bell, J., Gibb, H., & Jin, K. (2021). The Contribution of Leisure Center Usage to Physical Activity in the United Kingdom: Evidence From a Large Population-Based Cohort. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18(4), 382-390. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2020-0422

Background: Physical activity (PA) levels vary across specific population groups, contributing to health inequalities. Little is known about how local authority leisure centres contribute to population PA, and whether this differs by age, sex or soci... Read More about The Contribution of Leisure Center Usage to Physical Activity in the United Kingdom: Evidence From a Large Population-Based Cohort.

Gender differences in uptake, adherence and experiences: a longitudinal, mixed methods study of a physical activity referral scheme in Scotland, UK (2021)
Journal Article
Hanson, C. L., Neubeck, L., Kyle, R. G., Brown, N., Gallagher, R., Clark, R. A., McHale, S., & Dawkes, S. (2021). Gender differences in uptake, adherence and experiences: a longitudinal, mixed methods study of a physical activity referral scheme in Scotland, UK. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(4), Article 1700. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041700

Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) are implemented internationally to increase physical activity (PA) but evidence of effectiveness for population subgroups is equivocal. We examined gender differences for a Scottish PARS. This mixed-method, c... Read More about Gender differences in uptake, adherence and experiences: a longitudinal, mixed methods study of a physical activity referral scheme in Scotland, UK.

ESC Working Group on e-Cardiology Position Paper: Use of Commercially Available Wearable Technology for Heart Rate and Activity Tracking in Primary and Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention (2021)
Journal Article
Jensen, M. T., Treskes, R. W., Caiani, E. G., Casado-Arroyo, R., Cowie, M. R., Dilaveris, P., Duncker, D., Frederix, I., De Groot, N., Kolh, P. H., Kemps, H., Mamas, M., McGreavy, P., Neubeck, L., Parati, G., Platonov, P. G., Di Rienzo, M., Schmidt-Trucksäss, A., Schuuring, M. J., Simova, I., …Lumens, J. (2021). ESC Working Group on e-Cardiology Position Paper: Use of Commercially Available Wearable Technology for Heart Rate and Activity Tracking in Primary and Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention. European Heart Journal – Digital Health, 2(1), 49-59. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjdh/ztab011

Commercially available health technologies such as smartphones and smartwatches, activity trackers and eHealth applications, commonly referred to as wearables, are increasingly available and used both in the leisure and healthcare sector for pulse an... Read More about ESC Working Group on e-Cardiology Position Paper: Use of Commercially Available Wearable Technology for Heart Rate and Activity Tracking in Primary and Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention.

Impact of area deprivation on the cardiac mortality in the UK between 1991 and 2010: evidence from a population-based longitudinal study (2020)
Journal Article
Jin, K., Neubeck, L., & Atherton, I. (2021). Impact of area deprivation on the cardiac mortality in the UK between 1991 and 2010: evidence from a population-based longitudinal study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 20(5), 436-444. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvaa021

Aim: Evidence from longitudinal studies on the influence of area deprivation in cardiac mortality is limited. We aimed to examine the impact of area deprivation on cardiac mortality in a large representative Scottish population. We also examined diff... Read More about Impact of area deprivation on the cardiac mortality in the UK between 1991 and 2010: evidence from a population-based longitudinal study.

Green Health Partnerships in Scotland; Pathways for Social Prescribing and Physical Activity Referral (2020)
Journal Article
McHale, S., Pearsons, A., Neubeck, L., & Hanson, C. L. (2020). Green Health Partnerships in Scotland; Pathways for Social Prescribing and Physical Activity Referral. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(18), Article 6832. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17186832

Increased exposure to green space has many health benefits. Scottish Green Health Partnerships (GHPs) have established green health referral pathways to enable community-based interventions to contribute to primary prevention and the maintenance of h... Read More about Green Health Partnerships in Scotland; Pathways for Social Prescribing and Physical Activity Referral.

A digital health intervention for cardiovascular disease management in primary care (CONNECT) randomized controlled trial (2020)
Journal Article
Redfern, J., Coorey, G., Mulley, J., Scaria, A., Neubeck, L., Hafiz, N., Pitt, C., Weir, K., Forbes, J., Parker, S., Bampi, F., Coenen, A., Enright, G., Wong, A., Nguyen, T., Harris, M., Zwar, N., Chow, C., Rodgers, A., Heeley, E., …Peiris, D. (2020). A digital health intervention for cardiovascular disease management in primary care (CONNECT) randomized controlled trial. npj Digital Medicine, 3, Article 117 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-020-00325-z

Digital health applications (apps) have the potential to improve health behaviors and outcomes. We aimed to examine the effectiveness of a consumer web-based app linked to primary care electronic health records (EHRs). CONNECT was a multicenter rando... Read More about A digital health intervention for cardiovascular disease management in primary care (CONNECT) randomized controlled trial.