Publications by authors named "Lindsay Royan"
Article Synopsis
- This study explores the feasibility of using Compassion-focused Therapy (CFT) for individuals with dementia who experience anxiety and depression, addressing a gap in evidence-based psychological treatments for this group.
- A total of 50 participants will be randomly assigned to either receive CFT along with usual treatment or just the usual treatment, with evaluations conducted at multiple time points to assess various psychological and relational outcomes.
- The study received ethical approval and aims to share findings through open-access publications, conferences, and feedback to involved parties.
The importance of psychological support for orthognathic patients has taken an increasing precedence over recent years and is embedded in orthognathic commissioning guidelines. Furthermore, attention towards mental health-related conditions and their management is of prime importance and continues to be a key area of focus within healthcare settings. With this in mind, this paper aims to outline our experience of establishing a need for and subsequently securing funding to establish a clinical psychology service within an existing orthognathic service in the NHS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCompassion focused therapy for people with dementia: A feasibility study.
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
December 2018
Objectives: There is a lack of evidence-based psychological therapies for dementia and psychological distress. The study aimed to develop a compassion focused therapy intervention for people with dementia with depression and/or anxiety, and to assess its feasibility, acceptability, and utility.
Methods: A mixed methods multiple case series (n = 7) was used to assess the intervention's feasibility and changes in self-compassion, mood, anxiety, and quality of life.
This article describes a 10-session group-based Mindfulness Program for people with mild to moderate dementia. It aims to equip people with dementia with skills to manage psychological distress, with support from carers. The Mindfulness Program was developed through reviews of existing literature, consultation with experts, and a focus group with people with dementia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study, conducted collaboratively with five men who have a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD), is the first stage of a formative research project aimed at developing a new website for people with dementia. Recommendations derived from a literature review of the implications of dementia-related cognitive changes for website design were combined with general web accessibility guidelines to provide a basis for the initial design of a new website. This website was compared with an equivalent site, containing the same information but based on an existing design, in terms of accessibility, ease of use, and user satisfaction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: A recent Cochrane review of reality orientation therapy identified the need for large, well-designed, multi-centre trials.
Aims: To test the hypothesis that cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) for older people with dementia would benefit cognition and quality of life.
Method: A single-blind, multi-centre, randomised controlled trial recruited 201 older people with dementia.