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An exploration of type 1 paediatric diabetes : child and parental perspectives (2016)
Thesis
Roberts, F. A. (2016). An exploration of type 1 paediatric diabetes : child and parental perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219238

This thesis portfolio is comprised of three distinct sections: a narrative synthesis of qualitative research findings, an empirical study and the appendices.

Systematic literature review: Narrative synthesis

A qualitative review of studies exam... Read More about An exploration of type 1 paediatric diabetes : child and parental perspectives.

An exploration into young people with type 1 diabetes perceptions of control (2015)
Thesis
Ward, C. L. (2015). An exploration into young people with type 1 diabetes perceptions of control. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218231

The portfolio thesis has three parts:

Part one is a systematic literature review reviewing the literature on the relationship between parenting style and diabetes management in children and young people with type 1 diabetes. Seven papers were syst... Read More about An exploration into young people with type 1 diabetes perceptions of control.

Exploring the experience of psychogenic syncope following diagnosis (2015)
Thesis
Hansen, B. S. (2015). Exploring the experience of psychogenic syncope following diagnosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216881

This portfolio has three parts.

I. Part one is a systematic literature review entitled ‘What are the psychological factors associated with psychogenic syncope or psychogenic non-epileptic seizures? Psychological factors that appear to be commonly... Read More about Exploring the experience of psychogenic syncope following diagnosis.

The impact of specialist palliative care on coping in Parkinson's disease : the experiences of patients and carers (2014)
Thesis
Badger, N. J. (2014). The impact of specialist palliative care on coping in Parkinson's disease : the experiences of patients and carers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216261

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts; a systematic literature review, an empirical study, and a set of appendices.

Part one is a systematic literature review, reviewing literature regarding the relationship between the way patients with P... Read More about The impact of specialist palliative care on coping in Parkinson's disease : the experiences of patients and carers.

Type-D personality and cardiovascular illness (2014)
Thesis
Oliver, S. L. (2014). Type-D personality and cardiovascular illness. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216339

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical report and supporting appendices.

Part one is a systematic literature review of empirical papers examining current literature on the psychophysiological a... Read More about Type-D personality and cardiovascular illness.

Psychosocial outcomes of enhanced external counterpulsation treatment : illness perceptions and psychological wellbeing (2012)
Thesis
Foxwell, R. (2012). Psychosocial outcomes of enhanced external counterpulsation treatment : illness perceptions and psychological wellbeing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213393

The portfolio has three parts:

Part 1 is a systematic literature review, in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relating to the relationship between illness perceptions, mood and quality of life in coronary heart disease po... Read More about Psychosocial outcomes of enhanced external counterpulsation treatment : illness perceptions and psychological wellbeing.

Why do health professionals refer individual patients to specialist day hospice care? (2011)
Journal Article
Bradley, S. E., Frizelle, D., & Johnson, M. (2011). Why do health professionals refer individual patients to specialist day hospice care?. Journal of palliative medicine, 14(2), 133-138. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2010.0372

Background: There are no nationally agreed criteria for admission to specialist palliative day care (SPDC). Previous work has called for future research to qualitatively examine why health and social professionals make referrals to day care. Therefor... Read More about Why do health professionals refer individual patients to specialist day hospice care?.

Patients' psychosocial experiences of attending specialist palliative day care: a systematic review (2011)
Journal Article
Bradley, S. E., Frizelle, D., & Johnson, M. (2011). Patients' psychosocial experiences of attending specialist palliative day care: a systematic review. Palliative medicine, 25(3), 210-228. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216310389222

Recent reviews conclude that the benefits of attending Specialist Palliative Day Care (SPDC) are likely to be in social, psychological and spiritual domains. However, these areas are not easily identified, leaving researchers and practitioners unclea... Read More about Patients' psychosocial experiences of attending specialist palliative day care: a systematic review.

Coping with terminal illness: The experience of attending specialist palliative day care (2010)
Journal Article
Bradley, S. E., Frizelle, D., & Johnson, M. (2010). Coping with terminal illness: The experience of attending specialist palliative day care. Journal of palliative medicine, 13(10), 1211-1218. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2010.0131

Background: The provision of supportive and palliative care for people with life-shortening illness has been emphasized throughout Department of Health and National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) cancer guidance. However, the question of whe... Read More about Coping with terminal illness: The experience of attending specialist palliative day care.

A brief cognitive behavioural preimplantation and rehabilitation programme for patients receiving an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator improves physical health and reduces psychological morbidity and unplanned readmissions (2008)
Journal Article
Lewin, R. J., Coulton, S., Frizelle, D. J., Kaye, G., & Cox, H. (2009). A brief cognitive behavioural preimplantation and rehabilitation programme for patients receiving an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator improves physical health and reduces psychological morbidity and unplanned readmissions. Heart, 95(1), 63-69. https://doi.org/10.1136/hrt.2007.129890

Objective: To assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of a brief home-based cognitive behavioural rehabilitation programme (the ICD Plan) for patients undergoing implantation of a cardiac defibrillator. Design: A prospective multicentred, intentio... Read More about A brief cognitive behavioural preimplantation and rehabilitation programme for patients receiving an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator improves physical health and reduces psychological morbidity and unplanned readmissions.

Post-traumatic growth following life-threatening illness (2008)
Thesis
Toland, E. (2008). Post-traumatic growth following life-threatening illness. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208700

The experience of a heart attack (MI) can be an event that causes distress severe enough to satisfy DSM-IV criteria for trauma in some individuals. However, research has shown that positive outcomes can also follow traumatic events; this has been def... Read More about Post-traumatic growth following life-threatening illness.

Explorative study into psychological distress in parents of premature infants (2007)
Thesis
Lawless, C. M. (2007). Explorative study into psychological distress in parents of premature infants. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217015

Background. Due to the increase in the rate of premature birth in the U.K., research into investigating psychological distress in parents of premature infants is clinically important. It has been identified that there is an absence of research in the... Read More about Explorative study into psychological distress in parents of premature infants.