Publications by authors named "R C Knibb"

Context: Patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) provide important insights into the challenges experienced when living with a chronic condition. Although patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) exist in audiology, there are no validated PREMs to help clinicians understand patient perspectives and identify areas where patients may need additional support or interventions.

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate content for the new 'My Hearing PREM', which captures lived experiences of hearing loss from patients' perspectives.

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Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergies are reported to affect around 3.5% of children and 2.4% of adults, with symptoms varying in range and severity.

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Wish-granting is a form of positive psychological intervention that seeks to promote child wellbeing by fulfilling a wish of their choice. This study aimed to explore families' experiences of receiving wish-granting interventions to understand how wishes impact wellbeing. Fifty in-depth semi-structured interviews were carried out with 22 families (23 parents, 17 young people); seven charity volunteers; and five health professionals, recruited from the United Kingdom.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "R C Knibb"

  • - R C Knibb's recent research primarily focuses on the intersection of food allergies and psychological well-being, exploring the prevalence and psychological impacts of food allergies on individuals and families.
  • - A notable study investigates the qualitative experiences of families participating in 'wish-granting' interventions, highlighting how these initiatives promote well-being among children with life-threatening health conditions.
  • - Additionally, Knibb's work includes extensive surveys assessing the availability and utilization of psychological services for individuals affected by food allergies, aiming to address the significant psychological distress associated with these conditions.