A study of attitudes, beliefs and organisational barriers related to safe emergency oxygen therapy for patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in clinical practice and research.

Background: Patients can be harmed by receiving too little or too much oxygen. There is ongoing disagreement about the use of oxygen in medical emergencies.

Methods: This was a mixed methods study (survey, telephone interviews and focus groups) involving patients, the public and healthcare professionals (HCPs).

The psychological care of patients following a myocardial infarction.

Counselling is a core feature of cardiac rehabilitation, but although psychological support can be provided by a range of professionals, it is most effective when offered by specialist counsellors who can apply a range of interventions to help overcome the problems of the loss and depression experienced by patients following an MI.