Publications by authors named "L Kidd"
Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had a negative impact on the health and mental health of adolescents and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their caregivers, have been disproportionally affected. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on Thai caregivers and adolescents with ASD.
Methods: This study used an online survey with closed and free text questions to investigate how the pandemic had impacted on social skills development and psychological variables, and perceived needs for support.
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- Emergency front of neck airway (eFONA) is a critical and high-stress procedure that can save lives, but decision-making is challenging for anaesthetists.
- Interviews with 17 UK anaesthetists revealed two key themes: the difficulty of deciding to perform eFONA and the factors that aid in making that decision.
- Factors such as cultural change, shared mental models, emotional detachment, and preparation significantly improve decision-making for anaesthetists facing eFONA situations.
Objective: Genetic testing and counselling are critical in assessing breast cancer risk and tailoring treatment strategies. However, several barriers hinder patients from opting for genetic testing/counselling, leading to fewer than one-third of patients undergoing testing and even fewer being offered counselling. A granular understanding of these barriers is essential in overcoming them.
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- The paper outlines a study focused on implementing telerehabilitation (TR) for stroke recovery within the NHS in England, addressing a lack of guidance in this area.
- It will gather data through literature reviews and interviews with clinicians and patient-family carer pairs to understand effective TR practices.
- The goal is to develop actionable recommendations through collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance community-based stroke rehabilitation services.