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Exploring the interplay between dementia, multiple health conditions and couplehood: A qualitative evidence review and meta-ethnography (2023)
Journal Article
Dunn, R., Wolverson, E., & Hilton, A. (2024). Exploring the interplay between dementia, multiple health conditions and couplehood: A qualitative evidence review and meta-ethnography. Dementia, 23(1), 41-68. https://doi.org/10.1177/14713012231214017

Background: On average, people with dementia live with 4.6 additional health conditions. Additionally, two thirds of carers of people with dementia are spouses, and are also likely to live with multimorbidity, given that older age is strongly associa... Read More about Exploring the interplay between dementia, multiple health conditions and couplehood: A qualitative evidence review and meta-ethnography.

Sleep disturbance in dementia or mild cognitive impairment: a realist review of general practice (2023)
Journal Article
Aryankhesal, A., Blake, J., Wong, G., Megson, M., Briscoe, S., Allan, L., Broomfield, N., Eastwood, Z., Greene, L., Hilton, A., Killett, A., Lazar, A., Litherland, R., Livingston, G., Maidment, I., Reeve, J., Rook, G., Scott, S., Un, J., van Horik, J., & Fox, C. (online). Sleep disturbance in dementia or mild cognitive impairment: a realist review of general practice. The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners, https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0171

Background
Sleep disturbance (SD) is a prevalent condition among people living with dementia (PLwD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Its assessment and management within primary care is complex due to the comorbidities, older age and cognitive im... Read More about Sleep disturbance in dementia or mild cognitive impairment: a realist review of general practice.

Understanding primary care diagnosis and management of sleep disturbance for people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment: a realist review (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Blake, J., Aryankhesal, A., Allan, L., Ballard, C., Briscoe, S., Broomfield, N., Green, L., Hilton, A., van Horik, J., Khondoker, M., Killett, A., Lazar, A., Litherland, R., Livingston, G., Maidment, I., Medina-Lara, A., Megson, M., Reeve, J., Rook, G., Scott, S., …Fox, C. Understanding primary care diagnosis and management of sleep disturbance for people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment: a realist review. Presented at BJGP Research Conference 2023, London

Background
Sleep disturbance (SD) is common among people living with dementia (PLwD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It has a significant impact on the wellbeing of PLwD and caregivers, and makes care at home more difficult. Within primary care,... Read More about Understanding primary care diagnosis and management of sleep disturbance for people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment: a realist review.

The “vicious circle” of chronic cough: The patient experience – qualitative synthesis (2023)
Journal Article
Brindle, K., Morice, A., Carter, N., Sykes, D., Zhang, M., & Hilton, A. (2023). The “vicious circle” of chronic cough: The patient experience – qualitative synthesis. ERJ Open Research, 9(3), Article 00094-2023. https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00094-2023

Aim The aim of this study was to systematically search and synthesise findings from peer-reviewed qualitative studies describing the experiences of those living with chronic cough. Methods A systematic search was conducted to identify all studies tha... Read More about The “vicious circle” of chronic cough: The patient experience – qualitative synthesis.

Planning for a baby? Why both men and women should consider quitting alcohol before and during pregnancy (2023)
Newspaper / Magazine
Alfred, L., Walker, J., & Smith, L. (2023). Planning for a baby? Why both men and women should consider quitting alcohol before and during pregnancy. [Digital]

Opening paragraph:
When a couple is planning on having a baby, it’s often the woman who is seen as responsible for the health of the unborn child.

Promoting an alcohol-free (dry) pregnancy not just for Dry January (2023)
Digital Artefact
Walker, J., Smith, L., Hilton, A., Alfred, L., Scholin, L., & Ahankari, A. (in press). Promoting an alcohol-free (dry) pregnancy not just for Dry January

Opening paragraph:
Many people make resolutions to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle after the New Year, and ‘Dry January’ is an opportunity to think about cutting down on alcohol consumption.

Making healthy resolutions are also important... Read More about Promoting an alcohol-free (dry) pregnancy not just for Dry January.