Publications by authors named "R D Chambers"
Aims: Automated retinal image analysis using Artificial Intelligence (AI) can detect diabetic retinopathy as accurately as human graders, but it is not yet licensed in the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) in England. This study aims to assess perceptions of People Living with Diabetes (PLD) and Healthcare Practitioners (HCP) towards AI's introduction in DESP.
Methods: Two online surveys were co-developed with PLD and HCP from a diverse DESP in North East London.
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- * Biodegradable bioplastic membranes, made from a mix of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polylactic acid (PLA), offer strength and effectiveness while decomposing under specific conditions.
- * These electrospun membranes provide good air filtration and significantly reduce reliance on petroleum-based materials while addressing plastic waste through biodegradability.
Background: Evidence for the longer-term benefits of online mindfulness training for medical students, including in the reduction of stress and improved wellbeing, is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a novel online mindfulness training program on trait mindfulness, wellbeing and study engagement of medical students at program completion and 6-month follow-up.
Methods: This was a randomised waitlist control study of an 8-week, online, mindfulness-based intervention versus normal curriculum alone for medical students (N = 114).
The fabrication of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) using liquid crystal elastomers (LCE) that are tolerant to substrate roughness is explored in this work. Traditional soft adhesives are designed by maintaining a balance between their cohesive strength and compliance. However, rough surfaces can significantly affect the adhesion strength of PSAs.
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- The study looked at how stroke survivors can return to work and found that only about half succeed within a year.
- Researchers wanted to see how well early special vocational rehabilitation (ESSVR) helped these survivors, compared to normal care.
- Results showed that those receiving ESSVR got more support, lasting longer and better organized, while normal care had shorter and less effective help.