Publications by authors named "F L Watson"
Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) have been shown to increase patient morbidity and mortality, impact on quality of life and place a significant economic burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Irrigation using wound cleansing and antiseptic effective solutions during surgical procedures is a key part of SSI prevention. The optimal solution would have minimal cytotoxicity to the patient while maintaining a minimum concentration required for antimicrobial activity necessary to prevent opportunistic pathogens and biofilm formation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOpen Porous Media (OPM) Flow is an open-source reservoir simulator used for solving subsurface porous media flow problems. Focus is placed here on carbon sequestration and the modeling of fluid flow within underground porous reservoirs. In this study, a sensitivity analysis of some input parameters for carbon sequestration is performed using six different uncertain parameters.
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- Eschar and slough in wounds contribute to persistent inflammation and infection risks by harboring microorganisms, biofilms, and inflammatory substances.
- This study developed an in vitro model simulating wound conditions with artificial slough to test the effectiveness of a new antibacterial technology featuring silver-zinc EDTA complexes.
- Findings indicate that this new technology can effectively disrupt biofilms and may be beneficial in treating chronic wound infections.
Risk assessment and safety planning are central to mental health nursing practice but were seriously affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns. In this study, we aimed to explore how the UK pandemic lockdowns affected risk assessment and safety planning from the perspective of mental health practitioners. A sequential, mixed methods study design was used.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To understand the experiences of transition from the perspective of newly qualified mental health nurses and the impact this may have on their potential to remain in the role.
Background: During the transitional period following registration newly qualified nurses experience feelings of being overwhelmed and shock. Internationally there is limited research on factors influencing transitional experiences in the field of mental health.