Publications by authors named "A Passey"
Background: UK local authorities are developing and implementing Whole Systems Approaches to childhood obesity to tackle persistent and complex health inequalities. However, there is a lack of research on the practical application of these approaches. This paper reports on findings of a study into the initial implementation of this approach in Dundee, Scotland.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCharacteristics of Patients With Psoriasis Treated With Various Biologics - A Danish Cohort Study.
J Psoriasis Psoriatic Arthritis
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Psoriasis is often linked with various health issues, including higher rates of obesity, which affects treatment choices and responses for affected individuals.
- This study aimed to examine differences in patient characteristics among those starting or continuing biologic therapies for psoriasis and to assess the use of topical treatments after one year of therapy.
- Findings revealed that younger patients with fewer instances of psoriatic arthritis were treated with ustekinumab, while most other patient factors remained consistent across different biologic treatments, indicating a need for more tailored treatment approaches.
Article Synopsis
- Plaque psoriasis (PsO) is a chronic condition that requires long-term treatment, making drug persistence crucial for ongoing effectiveness and patient tolerance.
- This study analyzed treatment persistence and discontinuation rates of various biologic agents and apremilast among PsO patients in Finland and Sweden, focusing on data from 2008-2020.
- Results showed that guselkumab and ustekinumab had the highest persistence rates, with 90% and 85% of patients continuing treatment for at least one year, and guselkumab had lower discontinuation rates compared to other treatments.
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, United Kingdom (UK) stop smoking services had to shift to remote delivery models due to social distancing regulations, later reintroducing face-to-face provision. The "Living Well Smokefree" service in North Yorkshire County Council adopted a hybrid model offering face-to-face, remote, or a mix of both. This evaluation aimed to assess the hybrid approach's strengths and weaknesses and explore potential improvements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Community-based volunteering supports outbreak management by extending reach into at-risk communities. This paper examines the application of a 'community champions' model in England, UK, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Evidence pre-pandemic shows that community champion interventions tap into social networks to strengthen connections with disadvantaged communities.
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