All Outputs (65)

Variability in clinicians' opinions regarding fitness to drive in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) (2014)
Journal Article
Dwarakanath, A., Twiddy, M., Ghosh, D., Jamson, S. L., Baxter, P. D., & Elliott, M. W. (2015). Variability in clinicians' opinions regarding fitness to drive in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). Thorax, 70(5), 495-497. https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206180

We evaluated clinicians' current practice for giving advice to patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. Clinicians were invited to complete a web-based survey and indicate the advice they would give to patients in a number of scenarios about... Read More about Variability in clinicians' opinions regarding fitness to drive in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS).

Understanding causal associations between self-rated health and personal relationships in older adults: a review of evidence from longitudinal studies (2014)
Journal Article
Craigs, C. L., Twiddy, M., Parker, S. G., & West, R. M. (2014). Understanding causal associations between self-rated health and personal relationships in older adults: a review of evidence from longitudinal studies. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 59(2), 211-226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2014.06.009

Abstract
Background

As we age we experience many life changes in our health, personal relationships, work, or home life which can impact on other aspects of our life. There is compelling evidence that how we feel about our health influences, or is i... Read More about Understanding causal associations between self-rated health and personal relationships in older adults: a review of evidence from longitudinal studies.

Supporting public involvement in research design and grant development: a case study of a public involvement award scheme managed by a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service (RDS) (2013)
Journal Article
Boote, J. D., Twiddy, M., Baird, W., Birks, Y., Clarke, C., & Beever, D. (2015). Supporting public involvement in research design and grant development: a case study of a public involvement award scheme managed by a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service (RDS). Health Expectations, 18(5), 1481-1493. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.12130

BACKGROUND:
It is good practice for the public to be involved in developing health research. Resources should be available for researchers to fund the involvement of the public in the development of their grants.
OBJECTIVE:
To describe a funding awar... Read More about Supporting public involvement in research design and grant development: a case study of a public involvement award scheme managed by a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service (RDS).

The association between discrepancy in illness representations on distress in stroke patients and carers (2012)
Journal Article
Twiddy, M., House, A., & Jones, F. (2012). The association between discrepancy in illness representations on distress in stroke patients and carers. Journal of psychosomatic research, 72(3), 220-225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2011.12.004

Background: To investigate the association between the illness representations of recently diagnosed stroke patients and their carers and distress in the months after stroke.

Method: Forty-two stroke survivors and their carers were assessed at 3 m... Read More about The association between discrepancy in illness representations on distress in stroke patients and carers.

Lessons learned from a family-focused weight management intervention for obese and overweight children (2012)
Journal Article
Twiddy, M., Wilson, I., Bryant, M., & Rudolf, M. (2012). Lessons learned from a family-focused weight management intervention for obese and overweight children. Public health nutrition, 15(07), 1310-1317. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980011003211

Treatment for childhood obesity is characterised by high attrition rates and failure to achieve weight maintenance. It is therefore important to develop more effective programmes. The aim of the present qualitative study was to explore the views of p... Read More about Lessons learned from a family-focused weight management intervention for obese and overweight children.