Publications by authors named "P A Hodgson"
Background: Individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD) often experience not only physical symptoms but also a higher prevalence of psychological issues, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and psychotic symptoms, compared to the general population. The relationship between these physical and psychological symptoms remains poorly understood, particularly in relation to commonly used measures of physical function and a wider variety of psychological symptoms. Investigating this link is essential for optimising patient care.
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- People with severe mental illnesses are less physically active, leading to a significant risk of early mortality, largely due to behaviors that can be changed, like exercise.
- A scoping review analyzed studies on physical activity in adult inpatient mental health services, revealing gaps in evidence about effective interventions and contextual factors.
- The review included 182 studies, finding that most intervention studies focused on mental health outcomes rather than physical activity, and called for higher-quality research in this area.
Background: The evidence base for hydration practice in care homes is underdeveloped. High-quality research is therefore needed to determine what practices support older people with dementia in drinking sufficient fluid. However, methodological developments are needed to be able to do this.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis cross-sectional study aimed to explore the incidence of impostor phenomenon among 79 nurses in specialist roles in a single NHS trust in England, using an online anonymous questionnaire that included the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale and free-text responses. Results indicated a high prevalence of impostor phenomenon, with no specific variables predicting its occurrence. Four main themes emerged: self-doubt, role expectations, fear of exposure as an impostor, and factors leading to burnout.
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