Publications by authors named "F E Underwood"
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- The review aimed to explore how occupational therapists utilize natural and outdoor spaces in mental health care, focusing on the types of environments, interventions used, mental health conditions addressed, and outcomes achieved.
- Research indicates a positive correlation between health and the natural environment, suggesting that outdoor settings can significantly benefit individuals with mental health issues, which occupational therapists should integrate into their practices.
- The review included a wide range of studies on the usage of outdoor spaces for mental health therapy, with no restrictions on demographics or geographical locations, and involved comprehensive database searches and data extraction methods.
Context: Rural older adult Americans receive more intense treatment at end of life. Studies indicate that those who participate in goals of care conversations receive care more concordant with their values. Yet, rates of documented goals of care discussions are lower in rural and Black communities.
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- - The Clinical School Model in Cornwall connects university professors with NHS practitioners to enhance evidence-informed practices and foster clinical academic careers, despite challenges in integrating this model into organizational culture and workforce planning.
- - The development and impact of the Clinical School Model were assessed using Donabedian's framework, focusing on its structure, processes, and outcomes over the last three years, showcasing opportunities for clinical academic career advancement.
- - The findings highlight the need for more documented evidence on building infrastructure that supports the aspirations of clinical academics, advocating for increased organizational reporting to facilitate shared learning and guide future research efforts.
causes tuberculosis in cattle and when transmitted to humans typically causes extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) has a global distribution and is controlled in most countries to protect animal and public health. Recent studies revealed that bTB is established on dairy farms in Fiji where EPTB cases have been reported in people.
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- Care home residents moving from hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic faced significant risks of receiving inadequate care, largely due to pressures and poor conditions surrounding their transitions.
- The study involved interviews with 70 healthcare professionals to explore how the pandemic affected the safety of these transitions, revealing themes of new challenges, dehumanization of residents, and the development of better collaboration among care workers.
- Despite the compounded difficulties, the findings highlighted that care home staff worked innovatively to maintain quality care and improve safety for residents despite a lack of supportive government policies.