A self-efficacy enhancement alcohol reduction intervention for men on-remand in prison: the APPRAISE feasibility pilot RCT.

Background: As many as 70% of remand prisoners have admitted to being under the influence of alcohol when committing the crime leading to their imprisonment. Providing support and advice regarding alcohol consumption can be effective in some groups of people. There is little evidence regarding this for men on remand in prison.

A Mixed Method Systematic Review Into the Impact of ED Treatment in Autistic People and Those With High Autistic Traits.

Objective: Our understanding of the impact of eating disorders (ED) treatment in Autistic people remains elusive. Research has begun to explore ED treatment outcomes and experiences in this population, however current understandings are poorly integrated. The current review therefore sought to explore the impact of ED treatment on Autistic people and those with higher Autistic traits.

Higher Dynamic Balance Performance Was Associated With Cognitive Function Among U.S. Community-Dwelling Low-Income Older Adults.

Introduction: Multiple studies have reported the association between balance performance and cognitive function among older adults. However, few studies have been conducted in low-income settings.

Objectives: This cross-sectional study examined the relationships of dynamic and static balance with cognitive function in community-dwelling low-income older adults in Orlando, Florida.

Pre and post diagnostic dementia care in four Scottish prisons.

Background And Purpose: The number of older people in prisons is increasing across the globe. Many have poor physical and mental health, higher prevalence of head injury, cognitive impairment and dementia than found in community populations. Meeting the complex needs of this vulnerable group has become an increasing concern for prison and prison healthcare services.

Implementing a group singing intervention for postpartum depression within the Italian health service.

Background: In the United Kingdom a singing intervention for Postpartum Depression (PPD) titled "Music and Motherhood" was found to be effective. The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe coordinated a study to assess the feasibility of implementing and adapting the intervention in other countries. In Italy, recent studies have highlighted the need to promote the availability of effective interventions for PPD in primary care.

Assessing insomnia after stroke: a diagnostic validation of the Sleep Condition Indicator in self-reported stroke survivors.

Background: Insomnia is common after stroke and is associated with poorer recovery and greater risk of subsequent strokes. Yet, no insomnia measures have been validated in English-speaking individuals affected by stroke.

Aims: This prospective diagnostic validation study investigated the discriminatory validity and optimal diagnostic cut-off of the Sleep Condition Indicator when screening for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-fifth edition (DSM-5) insomnia disorder post-stroke.

The Usefulness of Peer Tutoring and its Impact on Nursing Students' Academic Performance, Psychological Empowerment, and Satisfaction: Pre-Post Design.

Introduction: The entry to a professional course such as nursing is challenging for the students, due to its multifaceted curriculum and learning expectations.

Objectives: This study investigates the impact of peer tutoring on academic performance, psychological empowerment, and satisfaction among first-year nursing students.

Methods: A quantitative approach with one-group pre-test post-test design was utilized.

Modelling the associations between parental depressive symptoms, hypomanic traits, and infant socio-emotional development: The mediating role of parental reflective functioning.

Background: Although understanding of maternal hypomania in the postpartum period is gradually improving, the intergenerational pathways of risk associated with hypomania in the context of postpartum depression remain unknown. It is also unclear whether distinct or shared pathways of risk exist for infants exposed to different parental mood characteristics and whether these pathways are mediated by parental reflective functioning.

Methods: An online survey was administered to 1788 parents (89 % mothers, 50 % White) who were primary caregivers of a child under 2.

The British Sleep Society position statement on Daylight Saving Time in the UK.

There is an ongoing debate in the United Kingdom and in other countries about whether twice-yearly changes into and out of Daylight Saving Time should be abolished. Opinions are divided about whether any abolition of Daylight Saving Time should result in permanent Standard Time, or year-long Daylight Saving Time. The British Sleep Society concludes from the available scientific evidence that circadian and sleep health are affected negatively by enforced changes of clock time (especially in a forward direction) and positively by the availability of natural daylight during the morning.

Addressing Technology-Assisted Child Sexual Abuse During an Initial Clinical Assessment: A modified Delphi Study.

Objective: Technology-assisted child sexual abuse (TA-CSA) is defined as any type of sexual abuse with an online element occurring under the age of 18. The literature suggests that victims often experience difficulty in finding support that adequately addresses the online elements of TA-CSA. Research also suggests that practitioners are unsure about how to best approach TA-CSA during initial assessments.

Patient and Public Involvement in Research Evaluating Integrated Care for People Experiencing Homelessness: Findings From the PHOENIx Community Pharmacy Pilot Randomised-Controlled Trial.

Introduction: There is a paucity of research on and a limited understanding of patient and public involvement (PPI) in the context of research in homelessness and, in particular, direct involvement of people with lived and living experience of homelessness (PEH) as expert advisors. We aim to report on outcomes and reflections from lived experience advisory panel (LEAP) meetings and PPI activities, held throughout the study lifecycle of a pilot randomised-controlled trial (RCT) focused on evaluating integrated health and practical support for PEH.

Methods: Community Pharmacy Homeless Outreach Engagement Non-medical Independent prescribing Rx (PHOENIx Community Pharmacy RCT) is an integrated health and social care intervention for people experiencing homelessness who present to community pharmacy.

Project Soothe: A pilot study evaluating the mood effects of soothing images collected using a citizen science approach.

Background: Mentally-generated soothing imagery is a therapeutic technique to support mental wellbeing, but some individuals may require support using externally presented stimuli. Project Soothe was launched to collect soothing images using a citizen science approach. This online pilot study evaluated the first 575 soothing images collected, examining: 1) if the images were perceived to be soothing; 2) if viewing the images had a positive impact on mood; and 3) if mood effects were influenced by individual differences in age, gender and depressive symptoms.

A rapid review of the evidence for online interventions for bereavement support.

Background: Grieving is a natural process, and many people adjust with support from family and friends. Around 40% of people would benefit from additional input. Online bereavement support interventions may increase access to support.

Exploring the emotional labour of paediatric oncology nurses and its impact on their well-being: An integrative review.

Purpose: To explore emotional labour in paediatric oncology nurses along with the negative impact of emotional labour on these nurses.

Methods: The MEDLINE, CINALH, ScienceDirect, and PubMed databases were searched for relevant evidence published from 2000 to 2023. Selected studies were evaluated for quality and synthesized into themes.

Community Member Views on Autism Intervention: Effects of Closeness to Autistic People with Intellectual Disabilities And Nonspeaking Autistic People.

Background: Controversy regarding the neurodiversity movement (NDM), the social and medical models of disability, autism intervention goals, and causal attributions of disability contributes to divides in the autistic and autism communities. The present study investigates the views of autistic and non-autistic autistic and autism community members on these topics. We explored whether these views are shaped by having close relationships to autistic people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and nonspeaking autistic (NSA) people.

When Healthcare Professionals Disagree: Finding the Right Balance.

Healthcare disagreements are common, but recognising the causes is essential to reaching a moral consensus. The article describes the challenges associated with resolving the disagreements. Therefore, a systematic and timely team-based discussion, ethics consultation with ethicists and the hospital ethics committee, active participation of all members' discussions, and scheduled debriefings are pragmatic ways to find balance when healthcare professionals disagree.