Publications by authors named "D G Fortune"
Objective: To synthesise the qualitative research related to the processes of loss and grief experienced by adults who have sustained a moderate to severe ABI.
Method: We conducted a systematic review and thematic synthesis of the experiences of loss and grief in adults with moderate to severe ABI. Five electronic database searches (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Scopus) were conducted, identifying 2434 studies, of which 25 met inclusion criteria.
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- Patients' beliefs about their kidney stone (KS) condition play a crucial role in their adjustment and adherence to self-management, with this study being the first to quantitatively analyze these beliefs.
- A survey of 112 KS patients revealed that a significant portion (31.2%) didn't know the cause of their condition, while those who did attributed it mainly to dietary choices, fluid intake, and medical risk factors.
- Findings also indicated that while patients felt fairly knowledgeable about KS, they expressed low personal control over their condition and high confidence in treatment effectiveness, emphasizing the need to enhance their sense of control in managing KS.
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- The study looks at how therapists feel about helping adult refugees who have experienced trauma.
- It included interviews with 17 therapists to understand their experiences and how ready they felt to support these clients.
- The results showed that therapists have fears, need more training, and must take care of themselves to provide better help to refugees in need.
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- The study looked at how young people and therapists work together in talk therapy.
- They interviewed 10 young people and 9 therapists to understand their experiences and found four main ideas about how they connect.
- The results showed that it's important for both sides to feel equal, share feelings, and that sometimes there can be a struggle between diagnosing issues and understanding them together.
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- - The study identifies the significant long-term psychological and quality-of-life impacts on adults diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), beyond the well-documented physical effects.
- - Through in-depth interviews with 18 adults, two main themes emerged: 'Psychosocial Impacts' and 'Chronicity of Sequelae', highlighting how SJS/TEN changes patients' views on life and affects their overall well-being.
- - The research concludes that understanding the chronic nature of SJS/TEN is crucial for improving patient care and emphasizes the need for better psychological support and coordinated healthcare pathways after hospital discharge.