Publications by authors named "H A Cripps"

Background: Cancer among young adults (18-39 years) is relatively rare, but remains a leading cause of disability, morbidity, and mortality. Identifying strategies to support young adults' health following a diagnosis of cancer is important. Yoga may enhance health and could be delivered by videoconference.

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Background: The 5-year survival rate for bowel cancer in Wales is poor and lags behind the rest of the UK. The aim of the pilot phase of the Moondance Schools Initiative was to develop, deliver and assess a bowel cancer learning module for secondary school students in South Wales. Ultimately, we aim to introduce this programme into the National Curriculum across Wales.

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Objective: The adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the health sector has often lagged behind adoption in other sectors as there are a number of systemic inhibitors that make the adoption of ICT far more complex. This paper aims to explore and investigate the drivers, facilitators and barriers to electronic health records adoption in the health sector and provide some guidance on how to improve the prospect of successful adoption.

Methods: A case study of the successful development of electronic health records in remote Western Australia is used to identify and highlight the drivers, facilitators and barriers to electronic records adoption.

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