Publications by authors named "A H Maciver"

People experiencing homelessness are at risk from a number of comorbidities, including traumatic brain injury, mental health disorders, and various infections. Little is known about the rehabilitation needs of this population. This study took advantage of unique access to a specialist access GP practice for people experiencing homelessness and a local inclusion health initiative to explore the five-year period prevalence of these conditions in a population of people experiencing homelessness through electronic case record searches and to identify barriers and facilitators to healthcare provision for this population in the context of an interdisciplinary and multispecialist inclusion health team through semi-structured interviews with staff working in primary and secondary care who interact with this population.

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Aim: The aim of the study was to explore the stress and coping experiences of healthcare workers (HCWs) in care home settings in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design: A cross-sectional mixed methods study was conducted using an online survey and interviews.

Methods: Mean scores were calculated for both stress and coping and t-tests used to explore possible links to demographics.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study analyzes 215 letters of recommendation for surgery residency candidates in Canada, focusing on how gender affects the language used in these letters.
  • Female applicants tend to be described positively with traits like maturity and flexibility, while male applicants are often highlighted for initiative and achievements.
  • The findings suggest that the gender of both the applicants and the letter writers influences perceptions, indicating potential bias in the residency selection process that warrants further exploration.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a long-term auto-immune condition is a challenging condition for patients to manage. Goals of treatment include reducing pain, decreasing inflammation, and improving an individual's overall function. Increasingly technology is being utilised to support patients to self-manage their condition.

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