Publications by authors named "R McNeill"
Objective: Despite effective treatment, gout is poorly managed. The aim of this study was to determine rates of serum urate (SU) testing and allopurinol dose adjustment in patients on allopurinol admitted to Christchurch based hospitals.
Methods: The hospital electronic prescribing and administration (ePA) system was used to identify patients on allopurinol during hospital admissions from March 2016-March 2023.
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- The study examines the experiences of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand with cancer treatment, focusing on the disparities they face compared to other ethnic groups.
- Data were collected through interviews with Samoan and Tongan patients, revealing five significant themes: perceptions of cancer, the need for holistic support, importance of communication and trust, financial barriers to care, and the need for better representation in healthcare.
- The findings emphasize the necessity for improved oncology care models that address the unique cultural and systemic challenges faced by Pacific communities to enhance access and support.
To date, 770 million people worldwide have contracted COVID-19, with many reporting long-term "brain fog". Concerningly, young adults are both overrepresented in COVID-19 infection rates and may be especially vulnerable to prolonged cognitive impairments following infection. This calls for focused research on this population to better understand the mechanisms underlying cognitive impairment post-COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Methods: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic situation during and post pregnancy was addressed on three main factors; maternal mental health, mother-child bonding, and maternal self-confidence. To do this, two different patient cohorts were compared; data from one cohort was collected pre-pandemic, and data was collected from the other cohort at the beginning of the pandemic.