Playing the harmonica with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A qualitative study.

To investigate the experience of playing the harmonica for individuals with COPD. A qualitative, phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews and reflexive thematic analysis. Eight people living with COPD (six females, two males) were recruited, who had attended at least six weeks of harmonica group sessions, either face-to-face prior to the COVID-19 pandemic or remotely.

Pilot project of psychological services integrated into a pediatric epilepsy clinic: Psychology Adding Value - Epilepsy Screening (PAVES).

Rationale: Children and young people with epilepsy (CYPwE) are particularly vulnerable to developing social, emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties, which, if not identified or addressed at an early stage, can impact adversely on quality of life and long-term psychosocial outcomes. This paper describes the development of a screening protocol and a pathway of early, 'stepped' intervention, which aims to address this issue, together with initial outcomes.

Methods: The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was completed by CYPwE and their parents prior to routine epilepsy clinic appointments.

Feasibility of an online platform delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation for individuals with chronic respiratory disease.

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 has restricted access to face-to-face delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). Evidence suggests that telehealth-PR is non-inferior to outpatient PR. However, it is unknown whether patients who have been referred to face-to-face programmes can feasibly complete an online-PR programme.