Tuesday 19 February 2019

Quality of stepped-wedge trial reporting can be reliably assessed using an updated CONSORT: crowd-sourcing systematic review

Lesley Smith has published:

Hemming, K., Carroll, K., Thompson, J., Forbes, A., Taljaard, M. & SW-CRT Review Group. (2019) Quality of stepped-wedge trial reporting can be reliably assessed using an updated CONSORT: crowd-sourcing systematic reviewJournal of Clinical  Epidemiology 107, 77-88

Developing and evaluating an online learning tool to improve midwives' accuracy of visual estimation of blood loss during waterbirth: An experimental study

Lesley Smith has co-authored:

Burns, E., Hunter, L., Rodd, Z., MacLeod, M. &  Smith, L. (2019) Developing and evaluating an online learning tool to improve midwives' accuracy of visual estimation of blood loss during waterbirth: An experimental studyMidwifery, 68, 65-73.

Effectiveness of interventions to support the early detection of skin cancer through skin self‐examination: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Judith Dyson has co-authored: 

S.J. Ersser, A. Effah, J. Dyson, I. Kellar, S. Thomas, E. McNichol, E. Caperon, C. Hewitt, A.J. Muinonen‐Martin (2018) Effectiveness of interventions to support the early detection of skin cancer through skin self‐examination: a systematic review and meta‐analysis British Journal of Dermatology doi.org/10.1111/bjd.17529

Thursday 14 February 2019

Nursing Times publication by Lizzie Ette & Mark Gretton

The significance of facial shaving as fundamental nursing care

Lizzie Ette and Mark Gretton have had their article about male facial shaving published in the Nursing Times. This article was inspired by their own reflective discussions, and the realisation of how little is written on the topic, despite its significance to many male patients.

You can find their article here
Mark Gretton
Lizzie Ette

Wednesday 13 February 2019

Liz Walker has co-authored:

Leah Gilbert, Liz Walker, Silvie Cooper, Kezia Lewins, Rajohane Matshedisho, Lorena Nunez-Carrasco, Terry-Ann Selikow (2019) Society, Health and Disease in South Africa Wits University Press, Johannesburg

The onset of the quadruple burden of disease in South Africa, the challenges faced by the medical establishment to curtail the rapid growth of multiple epidemics, the inadequate response by the state to various inequities in the health system, and the public debates associated with it, have all combined to draw attention to the sociological aspects of health and disease. Sociology as a resource of knowledge and a unique analytical and conceptual perspective can be used to understand, explain and positively infl uence the course of health and disease in South African society and our responses to it.

Wednesday 6 February 2019

Social prescribing evaluation

Jo Bell, Judith Dyson, Marie Reid and Caroline White have been funded by Hull CCG and City Council to conduct an evaluation of the social prescribing service in Hull. This will take place over two years, ending in December 2020. Social prescribing, which aims to improve mental health and well-being, is a key element of the new NHS Plan, so this is an exciting opportunity to explore a developing innovation in primary care.

Changes in understandings and perceptions of individuals, significant others and community supporters involved in a theatre company for adults with intellectual disabilities

Danielle Dickinson and Nick Hutchinson have co-authored:

Dickinson D, Hutchinson H (2019) Changes in understandings and perceptions of individuals, significant others and community supporters involved in a theatre company for adults with intellectual disabilities JARID (Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Difficulties) https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12564

Tuesday 5 February 2019

Developing autoethnography at Hull

Dear FHS colleagues

A few of us at UoH got together recently to talk about our shared interest in autoethnography. A small group but we wondered if there were more people on and around campus who might be interested in exploring this approach to inquiry and writing with a view to developing a community. To this end, we are planning to put on a workshop to introduce and explore autoethnography with those interested. I would like to get a rough estimate of the numbers in FHS for venue and biscuit planning purposes (yes, there will be biscuits). Please do let me know if you are using or contemplating autoethnography in your work or if you are just interested in finding out about it and would like to attend. For anyone wishing to find out more now, Ellis et al (2011) is not a bad place to start.

Best wishes
Tim
Dearne 217
Ext: 4664


Monday 4 February 2019

Modelling the Potential Impact of Changing Access Rates to specialist treatment for alcohol dependence for local authorities in England

Tom Phillips has co-authored:

ALAN BRENNAN,  DANIEL HILL-MCMANUS, TONY STONE, PENNY BUYKX, ABDALLAH ALLY, ROBERT E. PRYCE, ROBERT ALSTON, ANDREW JONES, DONAL CAIRNS, TIM MILLAR,MICHAEL DONMALL, TOM PHILLIPS, PETRA MEIER, & COLIN DRUMMOND (2019) Modeling the Potential Impact of Changing Access Rates to Specialist Treatment for Alcohol Dependence for Local Authorities in England: The Specialist Treatment for Alcohol Model (STreAM) JOURNAL OF STUDIES ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS / SUPPLEMENT NO. 18, 96-109

NIHR Clinical Research Network Yorkshire and Humber Dementia Regional Specialty Group ‘Developing an applied clinical research career in Dementia’

On 23 January 2019 a study day organised by Esme Moniz-Cook was held in Leeds. The conference was addressed by Emma Wolverson, amongst others, on the CAREGIVER-PRO Study and she also contributed to a workshop on the theme of: 'Experience as an Early Career Researcher'.

Amanda Tortice
Amanda Tortice, Chief Operating Officer, Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Research Network said: 'I attended a Dementia Research Day hosted by our Dementia Clinical Lead, Professor Esme Moniz-Cook, in Leeds earlier this week. It was great to see so many primary care staff there, in particular. There’s a real desire amongst that population to get involved in research, which is really heartening.'