Publications by authors named "K S Button"
Food response inhibition training (food-RIT) is found to aid weight loss and reduce snacking of foods high in sugar, salt and fat. However, these interventions suffer from a lack of adherence, with gamification proposed as a solution to increase engagement. The effect of gamification is unclear, however, with a lack of research investigating the effects of single game elements in improving adherence to interventions.
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- Optimistic processing of social feedback can help maintain positive self-views and healthy relationships, while a lack of this optimism in conditions like depression and social anxiety may reinforce negative self-views and symptoms.
- Research on how individuals with depression and social anxiety respond to social feedback is limited, but emerging data indicates that those with these conditions tend to have less optimistic responses.
- The study utilized large datasets to show that lower levels of optimism were linked to more negative social feedback sensitivity in social anxiety and a reduced response to positive feedback in depression, suggesting potential avenues for personalized treatment.
Background: Four out of five people living with osteoarthritis (OA) also suffer with at least one other long-term health condition. The complex interaction between OA and multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) can result in difficulties with self-care, restricted mobility, pain, anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life. The aim of the MulTI-domain Self-management in Older People wiTh OstEoarthritis and Multi-Morbidities (TIPTOE) trial is to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the Living Well self-management support intervention, co-designed with people living with OA, integrated into usual care, in comparison to usual care alone.
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- - Limited understanding exists regarding the broader impacts of antidepressant withdrawal, beyond just physical side effects, highlighting the need for more research on users' experiences during this process.
- - The study involved qualitative interviews with 20 individuals who had attempted to stop using Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor antidepressants, revealing five key themes about their withdrawal experiences.
- - Participants noted that withdrawal affects emotional, cognitive, and social well-being, stressing the importance of flexible tapering strategies and the role of support systems, such as family and healthcare providers.
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- Social rehabilitation of aggression in individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is crucial due to their increased risk of criminal behavior related to changes in their functioning post-injury.
- A review of 15 studies (14 community and 1 forensic) found that commonly used interventions, like pharmacological and anger management approaches, showed inconsistent results; while mindfulness and transcranial direct current stimulation were effective.
- The study highlights the need for more research to better understand the factors influencing aggression in ABI patients and to create effective rehabilitation strategies, especially within forensic settings.