Publications by authors named "A M Boylan"
Article Synopsis
- Acute and chronic pain caused by sickle cell disease (SCD) significantly impacts patients' quality of life and often requires ongoing medication for management.* -
- A project was launched to create a bedside mindfulness intervention aimed at improving self-efficacy in pain management for SCD patients experiencing vaso-occlusive episodes, utilizing feedback from both healthcare professionals and patients.* -
- Preliminary results indicated that participants found the mindfulness intervention helpful, reporting increased mindfulness and interest in tailored, non-pharmacological approaches to manage their pain and psychological stress.*
Background: The need to increase exercise and decrease sedentary behaviour in people diagnosed with psychosis is well-recognised.
Aims: We set out to explore caregivers' perspectives on what supports and prevents physical activity, and how to use carers' support most effectively.
Method: Fourteen caregivers of people diagnosed with psychosis were interviewed.
Background: The current research on geriatric patients with spinal chondrosarcoma is limited. This study aimed to investigate the demographics, patterns of care, and survival of geriatric patients with chondrosarcoma of the mobile spine.
Methods: The National Cancer Database was queried from 2008 to 2018 for geriatric patients (60-89 years) with chondrosarcoma of the mobile spine.
Introduction: In June 2021, high-profile testimonials in the media about pain during intrauterine device (IUD) procedures in the UK prompted significant discussion across platforms including Twitter (subsequently renamed X). We examined a sample of Twitter postings (tweets) to gain insight into public perspectives and experiences.
Methods: We harvested tweets posted or retweeted on 21-22 June 2021 which contained the search terms coil, intrauterine system, IUD or intrauterine.