Publications by authors named "A Topping"
Barriers and facilitators to weight-loss in patients with overweight/obesity and cardiac disease: a realist qualitative synthesis.
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Using the COM-B model, researchers analyzed qualitative data from 117 participants and identified four key themes: the desire for behavior change, the use of exercise and psychological strategies, the importance of support networks, and regaining control after a cardiac event.
- * Most participants wanted personalized weight loss support but encountered difficulties due to interconnected psychological, social, cultural, and financial factors, suggesting that tailored programs could enhance their weight management success.
Introduction: Asian countries are experiencing a rapid rise in their aging populations. Cognitive and physical decline associated with aging can limit social interaction. This particularly impacts on those residing in long-term care facilities and engagement with children and young people.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To evaluate healthcare professional (HCP) students clinical learning experiences' whilst undertaking placements in a student-led clinical learning environment (SLCLE) and any changes in self-reported ratings of confidence.
Background: The English NHS Long Term Workforce Plan (2023) highlights the need to expand domestic education of HCPs to meet workforce shortages. The demand for quality clinical placements to support the preparation of HCP students remains a challenge globally.
Background: Family relationships and social networks are critically important to adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer, impacting their experience and well-being throughout the cancer trajectory. A cancer diagnosis impacts the development of independence and an adult identity, which can present challenges to psychosocial well-being needs and relationships between caregivers and AYAs.
Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the psychosocial and support needs of the main caregivers of AYAs.
Background: This systematic review aims to synthesise the qualitative evidence exploring parents' experiences of children with acquired brain injury (ABI) undergoing neurorehabilitation during the first year post-injury.
Methods: A systematic review of qualitative research was conducted using thematic synthesis with Thomas and Harden's approach. The population, exposure and outcome model was used for the search strategy.