Publications by authors named "R J Portman"
Introduction: Peer supporters play a crucial role in mental health and support services, but their own mental health and emotional well-being are often neglected by themselves, and, frequently, their organisations. Here, we report findings from a qualitative interview study of peer supporters who completed a co-produced emotional well-being training programme.
Method: Ten semi-structured interviews with peer supporters working in the North East of England were conducted to explore their experiences of the training programme.
Background: Despite increasing recognition of long COVID, the psychosocial impacts of the lived experience on individuals remain underexplored. This systematic review sought to fill this gap by identifying key themes that describe the psychosocial dimensions of long COVID.
Objective: The aim of this study is to identify key themes illustrating the psychosocial aspects of individuals' lived experience of long COVID.
Background: Eating disorders (EDs) often develop during adolescence with high mortality rates. Sudden cardiac death in these patients has been associated with corrected QT (QTc) interval prolongation. The significance of extrinsic factors on QTc prolongation in populations with EDs remains controversial.
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- The kidneys are crucial for drug elimination, so understanding their physiology and pathology is essential for drug developers.
- Drug-induced nephrotoxicity (DIN) can be influenced by existing renal issues, previous nephrotoxic drugs, or natural aging, complicating diagnosis.
- The manuscript aims to introduce new biomarkers for earlier and more precise detection of kidney damage, ultimately reducing DIN effects during drug development in clinical trials.
Introduction: Peer supporters are a valuable asset to mental health and support services, but their own mental health needs are often overlooked in research and practice. This study explored peer supporters' perceived challenges of maintaining their mental health and emotional wellbeing and co-produced training needs.
Methods: A qualitative approach was used to explore factors affecting peer supporters' mental health and emotional wellbeing.