Publications by authors named "J J Billings"
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- The study investigates the role of reflective practice groups in inpatient mental health settings, focusing on their impact on staff well-being and clinical practice amidst staff shortages.
- Interviews with fifteen participants revealed that these groups can enhance staff reflection and team cohesion, while factors like group composition and support for facilitators can influence engagement.
- The findings suggest actionable changes to improve staff participation in these groups and emphasize the need for further research on their effectiveness in mental health care.
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown significantly disrupted daily routines and impacted physical activity, diet, mental well-being, and sleep. This mixed-methods study investigates these changes over three periods-pre-pandemic, pandemic onset, and one-year post-onset-to understand their causes and inform public health policy for improved resilience during future crises.
Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted with 34 US participants who completed open-ended qualitative questions and quantitative assessments in May 2020 and May 2021.
The prevention of diabetic foot ulcers remains a critical challenge. This study evaluates a smart compression sock designed to address this issue by integrating temperature, plantar pressure, and blood oxygen sensors and monitoring data recorded by these sensors. The smart sock, developed with input from a certified Pedorthist, was tested on 20 healthy adult participants aged 16 to 53.
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- Call-handlers and dispatchers (CHDs) in emergency services are vital for public safety but are at a higher risk for mental health issues like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and alcohol misuse.
- A study aimed to estimate the global prevalence of these mental health conditions among CHDs through a thorough review of existing research.
- The findings revealed significant prevalence rates: 17.8% for PTSD, 28.2% for depression, 17.2% for anxiety, and 17.8% for hazardous drinking, suggesting an urgent need for more research and psychological support for these professionals.
We aimed to explore the experiences, needs, and mental health impact of family members of healthcare workers (HCWs) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eleven quantitative and nine qualitative studies were included in this review. Based on the narrative synthesis, we identified five outcomes: 'Mental health outcomes', 'Family relationships, 'Coping skills and resilience', 'Quality of life and social life', and 'Practical outcomes'.
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