Review
Anesthesiology
Paul S. Myles, Mark A. Shulman, Jennifer Reilly, Jessica Kasza, Lorena Romero
Summary: The QoR-15 is a valid, reliable, and responsive patient-centred outcome measure in surgical patients. It is widely accepted and used in multiple countries and languages, and is highly regarded by both patients and clinicians.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Lekshmi Ramesh, Chandra R. Murthy, Himanshu Tyagi
Summary: In the scenario where only m measurements per sample are allowed, a total of k overall measurements are not sufficient for support recovery in a generative model setting with independent samples drawn from a subgaussian prior. Instead, about m measurements each from k(2)/m(2) samples are necessary for accurate support recovery.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INFORMATION THEORY
(2021)
Article
History & Philosophy Of Science
Elina Vessonen
Summary: This paper introduces "Representation Minimalism" as a solution to the issues with the Representational Theory of Measurement (RTM), acknowledging its foundational role while addressing its main shortcomings.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL FOR PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Thomas Salzberger, Stefan Cano, Linda Abetz-Webb, Esther Afolalu, Christelle Chrea, Rolf Weitkunat, Jed Rose
Summary: Measurement in the social sciences has been lacking justification and solid conceptual theories, but with the development of psychometrics, tools for invariant measurement (Rasch measurement theory) have been provided. By co-calibrating different instruments, measurements of the same measurand can be made comparable, improving overall traceability.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Marie Sendra, Helene Amieva, Noelia Retuerto, Celine Meillon, Valerie Bergua, Camille Ouvrard, Karine Peres, Nicole Rascle, Michele Koleck
Summary: This study aimed to create and validate a short questionnaire for assessing perceived social support in older adults and computed normative scores. The results showed that the questionnaire had good psychometric qualities and validity.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
H. N. Cheung, Joanne M. Williams, Y. S. Chan, Stella W. Y. Chan
Summary: This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Depression Assessment Scale (MDAS) across gender and four major ethnic groups, and found that it had good internal consistency and concurrent reliability. The study also established a stable factor structure and measurement invariance for MDAS, suggesting its potential use in clinical settings.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jiyeon Lee, Eun-Hyun Lee, Duckhee Chae
Summary: The study reviewed self-reported eHealth literacy instruments and found a lack of consistent evidence for all measurement properties, suggesting the need for updating the content of the instruments to reflect recent advancements in digital health technologies.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Social
Guenter Trendler
Summary: Probabilistic models for measurement, developed by Georg Rasch, aimed to establish measurement of psychological properties on ratio scales. However, there is a divergence between psychology and physics in terms of measurement practices. While physicists focus on experimental control, psychologists rely on statistical fit. It is concluded that Rasch models are not suitable for measurement in psychology due to empirical hindrances.
PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tracey Bywater, Abigail Dunn, Charlotte Endacott, Karen Smith, Paul A. Tiffin, Matthew Price, Sarah Blower
Summary: This study evaluates the acceptability and psychometric properties of a tool called 'Me and My Baby'. The results show that the tool is acceptable and reliably measures infant bonding. However, further validation and modifications are needed.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jason R. Smith, Laura E. Gibbons, Paul K. Crane, Dan M. Mungas, M. Maria Glymour, Jennifer J. Manly, Laura B. Zahodne, Elizabeth Rose Mayeda, Richard N. Jones, Alden L. Gross
Summary: Telephone-administered cognitive assessments are an cost-effective alternative to face-to-face assessments, but there are mode effects in cognitive measurement, particularly in memory and attention tests, for older adults. The importance of these mode differences depends on the research question and sample.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Olga Arias-Gundin, Sara Real, Gert Rijlaarsdam, Paula Lopez
Summary: The study validated the Spanish Writing Strategies Questionnaire for upper-primary students, which measures students' preferences for different writing strategies through a multidimensional model. Factor analysis identified four factors - thinking, planning, revising, and monitoring - representing different writing strategies.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Senem Ezgi Vatandaslar, Ayse Rezan Cecen-Erogul, Gernot Aich
Summary: This study aimed to adapt the Family Sense of Coherence Scale to German culture and examine its psychometric properties in a sample of German university students. The findings showed that the scale demonstrated good reliability and validity in the present sample.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Alexei Novikov, Stephen White
Summary: In this work, we introduce MISTR (Multidimensional Intersection Sparse supporT Recovery), an algorithm that utilizes the structure of multi-dimensional signals to recover the support from magnitude-only measurements with the same accuracy as the best one-dimensional algorithms. Theoretical analysis shows that MISTR can correctly recover the support of signals distributed as a Gaussian point process with high probability under certain sparsity constraints, and provides a thresholding scheme for handling noisy measurements. The algorithm's effectiveness is further demonstrated through detailed numerical experiments, showing near-linear time complexity in practice.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SIGNAL PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Management
Misa Tomooka, Hitomi Maeda, Chiharu Matsumoto
Summary: The study aimed to develop and test the Supportive Relationship Inventory and Perceived Availability of Post-error Support Tool for novice nurses. The questionnaires distributed to 597 nurses in Japan showed good construct and criterion validity, as well as reliability. Nurse managers can use these tools to promote a supportive organizational culture and evaluate the support provided to novice nurses.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Rehabilitation
K. C. Sudarshan, Saurab Sharma, Karen A. Ginn, Darren Reed
Summary: The translated versions of SPADI show good reliability and validity in various languages, but further testing is needed for aspects such as test-retest reliability, measurement error, and construct validity.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Victoria Pile, Laura K. Schlepper, Jennifer Y. F. Lau, Mary Leamy
Summary: This study evaluates the theoretical basis and valued outcomes of an early intervention for adolescent depression. Through interviews and analysis, the important components of the intervention and the positive results for participants are identified. The findings provide valuable guidance for further intervention development and implementation.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Michael Rose, Christopher D. Graham, Nicola O'Connell, Chiara Vari, Victoria Edwards, Emma Taylor, Lance M. McCracken, Aleksander Radunovic, Wojtek Rakowicz, Sam Norton, Trudie Chalder
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) could improve the quality of life in patients with chronic muscle diseases. The results showed that ACT, as an adjunct to usual care, significantly improved the quality of life and other psychological and social outcomes in these patients.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
James M. Gwinnutt, Sam Norton, Kimme L. Hyrich, Mark Lunt, Bernard Combe, Nathalie Rincheval, Adeline Ruyssen-Witrand, Bruno Fautrel, Daniel F. McWilliams, David A. Walsh, Elena Nikiphorou, Patrick D. W. Kiely, Adam Young, Jacqueline R. Chipping, Alex MacGregor, Suzanne M. M. Verstappen
Summary: This study investigated the impact of social support, financial status, and lifestyle on the development of excess disability in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study found that individuals with less social support, worse financial situation, less exercise, and lower education were more likely to have excess disability. These findings were validated in two independent datasets.
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Sophia Quirke-McFarlane, John Weinman, Emma S. Cook, Zenas Z. N. Yiu, Nick Dand, Sinead M. Langan, Katie Bechman, Teresa Tsakok, Kayleigh J. Mason, Helen McAteer, Freya Meynell, Bolaji Coker, Alexandra Vincent, Dominic Urmston, Amber Vesty, Jade Kelly, Camille Lancelot, Lucy Moorhead, Ines A. Barbosa, Herve Bachelez, Francesca Capon, Claudia R. Contreras, Claudia De La Cruz, Paola Di Meglio, Paolo Gisondi, Denis Jullien, Jo Lambert, Luigi Naldi, Lluis Puig, Phyllis Spuls, Tiago Torres, Richard B. Warren, Hoseah Waweru, James B. Galloway, Christopher E. M. Griffiths, Jonathan N. Barker, Sam Norton, Catherine H. Smith, Satveer K. Mahil
Summary: This study investigated the nonadherence to immune-modifying therapy in individuals with psoriasis during the COVID-19 pandemic and its association with mental health. The most common reason for nonadherence was concerns about immunity. After adjusting for potential confounders, the association between anxiety and nonadherence to immune-modifying therapy became weaker and no longer significant. This study highlights the importance of clear and adequate communication with patients during a pandemic.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Clair Le Boutillier, Athanasios Saratzis, Prakash Saha, Ruth Benson, Bernadeta Bridgwood, Emma Watson, Vanessa Lawrence
Summary: This study aims to examine the feasibility and implementation of a complex intervention called the LEGS intervention to improve the care of patients with peripheral arterial disease. The study involved interviews with patients, general practitioners, and secondary care clinicians to understand the feasibility and barriers to implementation. The results show that the LEGS intervention can be tailored for use at different stages of peripheral arterial disease and can promote shared working across primary and secondary care.
Article
Psychiatry
Yasuhiro Kotera, Stefan Rennick-Egglestone, Fiona Ng, Joy Llewellyn-Beardsley, Yasmin Ali, Chris Newby, Caroline Fox, Emily Slade, Simon Bradstreet, Julian Harrison, Donna Franklin, Olamide Todowede, Mike Slade
Summary: Demand for digital health interventions is increasing globally. The use of recorded mental health recovery narratives is becoming more common in digital health interventions. These narratives provide a first-person account of recovery from mental health problems and can have helpful impacts such as validation of experiences. However, there is a need to ensure diversity and inclusivity in narrative collections to maximize benefits and minimize harm to service users.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Betul Keles, Annmarie Grealish, Mary Leamy
Summary: Despite extensive research, the mental health implication of social media in adolescents is not yet understood due to mixed and inconsistent findings and more in-depth qualitative studies are needed to expand our understanding of the impact of social media on adolescent mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Ceyda Kiyak, Matilde E. Simonetti, Sam Norton, Paolo Deluca
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy of cue exposure therapy (CET) on alcohol use disorders (AUDs) by conducting a meta-analysis based on a previous study. The results showed that CET has small to medium effects on drinks per day, drinking days, and relapse. Future research should focus on larger scale multi-site trials with methodological innovations and improved retention.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Daniel Hayes, Elizabeth M. Camacho, Amy Ronaldson, Katy Stepanian, Merly McPhilbin, Rachel A. Elliott, Julie Repper, Simon Bishop, Vicky Stergiopoulos, Lisa Brophy, Kirsty Giles, Sarah Trickett, Stella Lawrence, Gary Winship, Sara Meddings, Ioannis Bakolis, Claire Henderson, Mike Slade
Summary: This study describes the organizational and student characteristics, fidelity, and annual spending of Recovery Colleges (RCs) across England. A typology of RCs is generated based on these characteristics, and the relationship between characteristics and fidelity is explored.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fiona Lobban, Paul Marshall, John Barbrook, Grace Collins, Sheena Foster, Zoe Glossop, Clare Inkster, Paul Jebb, Rose Johnston, Hameed Khan, Christopher Lodge, Karen Machin, Erin Michalak, Sarah Powell, Jo Rycroft-Malone, Mike Slade, Lesley Whittaker, Steven H. Jones
Summary: Living libraries provide a platform for individuals with lived expertise in mental health challenges to share their experiences and advice with others. This study aims to develop a program theory on how living libraries can improve mental health outcomes and create an implementation guide through a combination of realist synthesis and experience-based codesign.
Review
Psychiatry
Aislinn D. Gomez Bergin, Althea Z. Valentine, Stefan Rennick-Egglestone, Mike Slade, Chris Hollis, Charlotte L. Hall
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the reporting of adverse events (AEs) in randomized controlled trials of digital mental health interventions. The study found significant variation in the reporting of AEs in these trials, highlighting the need for specific guidelines to improve future reporting.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Bryher Bowness, Daniel Hayes, Katy Stepanian, Alessia Anfossi, Anna Taylor, Adam Crowther, Sara Meddings, Yasma Osman, Jason Grant, Julie Repper, A. Ronaldson, Claire Henderson, Mike Slade
Summary: This study found significant differences in gender, age, and diagnosis between students at Recovery Colleges and mental health service users, with some colleges having more students with recent inpatient admissions or involuntary detentions. The results suggest that service user students largely represent mental health service users, but some groups are underrepresented.
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Laia Briones-Buixassa, Brenda Montanes-Masias, Raimon Mila-Villaroel, Francesc X. Arrufat, Josep M. Aragones, Sam Norton, Judit Bort-Roig, Rona Moss-Morris
Summary: The present study aimed to analyze the bidirectional hypothesis between stress and multiple sclerosis, considering the interaction role of stress-related psychosocial factors. A one-year follow-up was conducted with 26 participants, and the results confirmed the bidirectional hypothesis with perceived stress and self-reported functionality. Different types of psychological therapies may benefit people with multiple sclerosis in dealing with stress and improving their quality of life.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Mira Zuchowski, Nizam Mamode, Heather Draper, Peter Gogalniceanu, Sam Norton, Joseph Chilcot, Timothy Auburn, Alexis Clarke, Lynsey Williams, Lisa Burnapp, Paul McCrone, Hannah Maple
Summary: This is the first in-depth qualitative study of attitudes of transplant professionals towards unspecified kidney donation (UKD). The study identified five themes: staff's conception of the ethics of UKD; presence of the known recipient in the donor-recipient dyad; need for better management of patient expectations; managing visceral reactions about the typical unspecified kidney donor; complex attitudes toward a promising new practice.
TRANSPLANT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Ceyda Kiyak, Paolo Deluca, Sam Norton, Matilde E. Simonetti, Emanuele Preti
Summary: This study found that cue-elicited multisensory imagery may be an important factor in triggering alcohol craving for hazardous and social drinkers. The results showed that craving intensity was significantly higher in the multisensory and mental imagery conditions compared to the neutral imagery condition, highlighting the role of imagery in craving.
EUROPEAN ADDICTION RESEARCH
(2023)
