Publications by authors named "Hayley Anne Hutchings"
Introduction: The aim of this trial was to investigate the impact of early thoracic and shoulder girdle exercises on chronic pain and Health-Related Quality of Life in patients with blunt chest wall trauma, when compared to normal care.
Methods: A multi-centre, parallel, randomised controlled trial, in which adult patients presenting to hospital with blunt chest wall trauma were allocated to either control or intervention group. The intervention was an exercise programme consisting of four simple thoracic and shoulder girdle exercises, completed for one week.
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- * Methodology: Researchers conducted an anonymous online survey using Microsoft Forms, gathering data on demographics, anxiety disorders, self-esteem, and toilet experiences, with defined thresholds for mild and severe paruresis based on the Shy Bladder Scale.
- * Results: Out of 356 responses, 25.8% reported mild paruresis and 14.9% reported severe paruresis. A significant proportion (73%) had an anxiety disorder, and there was a notable distinction in the
Introduction: COVID-19 has caused severe disruption to clinical services in Bangladesh but the extent of this, and the impact on healthcare professionals is unclear. We aimed to assess the perceived levels of anxiety, depression and burnout among doctors and nurses during COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: We undertook an online survey using RedCap, directed at doctors and nurses across four institutions in Bangladesh (The Sheikh Russel Gastro Liver Institute & Hospital (SRNGIH), Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Mugda Medical College Hospital (MMCH) and M Abdur Rahim Medical College (MARMC) Hospital).
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- - This study evaluated online resources for blunt chest trauma (BCT) to see if they are accessible in terms of readability and visual design for the general public.
- - 85 websites were assessed, revealing that while many had acceptable readability and visual scores, many also had higher than recommended readability levels and poor visual quality.
- - Recommendations include using simpler language, shorter sentences, and more images to enhance comprehension and appearance of these medical resources.
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of recruiting participants diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) taking oral anticoagulation therapies (OATs) and recently experiencing a bleed to collect health-related quality of life (HRQoL) information.
Design: Observational feasibility study. The study aimed to determine the feasibility of recruiting participants with minor and major bleeds, the most appropriate route for recruitment and the appropriateness of the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) selected for collecting HRQoL information in AF patients, and the preferred format of the surveys.
Introduction: Fibroadenomas are benign lesions found in the breast tissue. Widespread access to and use of the internet has resulted in more individuals using online resources to better understand health conditions, their prognosis and treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the readability and visual appearance of online patient resources for fibroadenoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Questionnaire-32 (CUCQ-32) is a validated questionnaire to measure the quality of life (QoL) in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). However, it does not have stoma-specific questions and can be lengthy. This study aimed to validate a subset of the CUCQ-32 that would be suitable for patients with a stoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Approximately 5%-10% of new rectal cancers are locally advanced (locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC)) at presentation with 4%-8% recurring (locally recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC)) after initial treatment. Patients with potentially curable disease have to consider many trade-offs when considering major exenterative surgery. There are no decision tools for these patients and current resources have found to not meet minimum international standards.
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- Chronic pain and disability are common, long-term effects of blunt chest trauma, and this study aims to evaluate a new early exercise program to help manage these issues.
- The trial will be conducted across five hospitals in the UK, comparing standard physiotherapy to physiotherapy plus an individualized exercise plan, with outcomes measured at three months post-injury.
- The study has received ethical approval and intends to share results through journals and conferences to inform medical practice.
Introduction: Most individuals newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have 10%-20% of beta-cell function remaining at the time of diagnosis. Preservation of residual beta-cell function at diagnosis may improve glycaemic control and reduce longer-term complications.Immunotherapy has the potential to preserve endogenous beta-cell function and thereby improve metabolic control even in poorly compliant individuals.
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- * A recent expert meeting aimed to identify strengths and weaknesses in integrating quantitative and qualitative methods, providing a path forward for guidance and collaboration in mixed-methods research within RCTs.
- * The paper highlights the benefits of combining these methods, including deeper insights into outcome variations, intervention mechanisms, and personalized therapies, while emphasizing the need for more resources and examples for researchers and funders.
Objective: To develop, validate and apply a generic clinical severity index applicable to all adult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Design: A review of the literature and an expert focus group consultation were carried out in order to draw out relevant items from existing literature. The new index was called the IBD Index (IBDEX).
Background: Clinical disease severity indices are increasingly being used in choosing treatment and monitoring the response of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim of this study was to systematically review the clinical disease severity indices in IBD and to appraise their measurement properties and methodological quality.
Methods: We searched the MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO databases for original articles describing the development and/or evaluation of one or more of the measurement properties of clinical disease severity indices used in IBD.
Background And Aim: Several measures have been developed to assess the health-related quality of life [HRQoL] of patients with inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]. Our aim is to systematically review the HRQoL measures specific for patients with IBD and to appraise their measurement properties and methodological quality.
Methods: We searched the PubMed, Embase, and PsycINFO databases for original articles describing the development and/or evaluation of one or more of the measurement properties [e.
Background And Aims: Most of the disease-specific quality of life (QoL) measures for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are lengthy and time consuming. None have been established for routine use in clinical practice. We designed this study to develop a short QoL measure in IBD.
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