All Outputs (12)

Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment (2022)
Thesis
Daniel, S. M. Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224380

Background Breast cancer is now the most common cancer among women in India. The rising incidence is thought to be due to increased life expectancy, urbanisation, and adoption of western lifestyles. However, little is known about the psychological im... Read More about Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment.

The impact of chronic breathlessness on psychological concerns and quality of life in an older, frail population in primary care (2022)
Thesis
Elliott-Button, H. L. The impact of chronic breathlessness on psychological concerns and quality of life in an older, frail population in primary care. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224612

Background Chronic breathlessness is a debilitating symptom with major detrimental impact on individuals, carers, across health care settings. Little is known about prevalence, impact, or experience of breathlessness in the older, frail population.... Read More about The impact of chronic breathlessness on psychological concerns and quality of life in an older, frail population in primary care.

A systematic review and critical interpretive synthesis of public perceptions of palliative care (2020)
Thesis
Gill, A. J. A systematic review and critical interpretive synthesis of public perceptions of palliative care. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223148

Introduction
Professional and public misperceptions about palliative care are common and may contribute to poor palliative care access in different settings globally. In this thesis, I aimed to better understand these public perceptions and the infl... Read More about A systematic review and critical interpretive synthesis of public perceptions of palliative care.

Assessment of frailty and quality of life in octogenarians with symptomatic coronary artery disease : the FRAIL HEART study (2020)
Thesis
Qayyum, S. Assessment of frailty and quality of life in octogenarians with symptomatic coronary artery disease : the FRAIL HEART study. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223376

BACKGROUND:
Symptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD) is an increasing problem for older adults, however little is known about the relationship between frailty and health outcomes.
PURPOSE:
To determine the prevalence of, and relationship between... Read More about Assessment of frailty and quality of life in octogenarians with symptomatic coronary artery disease : the FRAIL HEART study.

A study of clinicopathological characteristics, symptoms and patients experiences related to outcomes in people with cancer and I-PE (2019)
Thesis
Benelhaj, N. E. A study of clinicopathological characteristics, symptoms and patients experiences related to outcomes in people with cancer and I-PE. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222310

Background: The clinical course of incidental pulmonary embolism in cancer population represents an area of controversy. It presents a growing challenge for clinicians because of a lack of prospective data.

Aim: This research aims to investigate t... Read More about A study of clinicopathological characteristics, symptoms and patients experiences related to outcomes in people with cancer and I-PE.

Setting "survivorship" in context : the role of everyday resources in adjusting to life after cancer treatment with curative intent (2018)
Thesis
Bravington, A. Setting "survivorship" in context : the role of everyday resources in adjusting to life after cancer treatment with curative intent. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221138

Background: The number of people living beyond cancer in the UK is rapidly increasing, and their supportive care needs are a pressing issue. Patients treated with curative intent move on to a self management pathway, which uses checklists to measure... Read More about Setting "survivorship" in context : the role of everyday resources in adjusting to life after cancer treatment with curative intent.

Doctors' moral beliefs and public policy (2017)
Thesis
Wardman, D. T. Doctors' moral beliefs and public policy. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220499

In this thesis, I address three related questions:

• First, suppose we legalise some controversial medical practice tomorrow. Should we respect the moral objections of those doctors who object to the practice? I argue that we should indeed respect... Read More about Doctors' moral beliefs and public policy.

A systematic review of the evidence in support of palliative care in people with persistently symptomatic heart failure (2016)
Thesis
Datla, S. A systematic review of the evidence in support of palliative care in people with persistently symptomatic heart failure. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219071

Background: Heart failure is common. People with advanced stages of the disease are symptomatic and have poor quality of life. Despite recommendations, this population have little access to palliative care. A barrier for people with heart failure acc... Read More about A systematic review of the evidence in support of palliative care in people with persistently symptomatic heart failure.

A preliminary investigation of the hand-held fan and the Calming Hand for the management of chronic refractory breathlessness in patients with advanced malignant and non-malignant diseases (2016)
Thesis
Swan, F. E. S. A preliminary investigation of the hand-held fan and the Calming Hand for the management of chronic refractory breathlessness in patients with advanced malignant and non-malignant diseases. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219223

Background Chronic breathlessness is a devastating symptom of advanced cardio-respiratory diseases, with extensive consequences for patients and their family carers. Despite optimal management of the underlying disease, problems may persist. Non-phar... Read More about A preliminary investigation of the hand-held fan and the Calming Hand for the management of chronic refractory breathlessness in patients with advanced malignant and non-malignant diseases.

Palliative care in Parkinson's disease : developing a needs assessment tool (2015)
Thesis
Richfield, E. W. Palliative care in Parkinson's disease : developing a needs assessment tool. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218462

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common, life-limiting, neurodegenerative condition. Despite calls for improved access to palliative care, provision is lacking, due in part to poor understanding and recognition of palliative care needs. Wher... Read More about Palliative care in Parkinson's disease : developing a needs assessment tool.

The impact of specialist palliative care on coping in Parkinson's disease : the experiences of patients and carers (2014)
Thesis
Badger, N. J. The impact of specialist palliative care on coping in Parkinson's disease : the experiences of patients and carers. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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.

A palliative care approach for people with advanced heart failure : recognition of need, transitions in care and impact on patients, family carers and clinicians (2013)
Thesis
Gadoud, A. C. A palliative care approach for people with advanced heart failure : recognition of need, transitions in care and impact on patients, family carers and clinicians. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216022

Background: Despite international and national consensus guidelines, patients with advanced heart failure (HF) have significant unmet palliative care needs. UK policy recommends identification of those requiring palliative care based on prognosis (la... Read More about A palliative care approach for people with advanced heart failure : recognition of need, transitions in care and impact on patients, family carers and clinicians.