Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xinning Wu, Qian Zhang
Summary: In this study, a remote human-computer interaction and STEM teacher online training platform based on the embedded Internet of Things is proposed. By analyzing the current status of online teacher training platforms, the study identifies the shortcomings and proposes improvement strategies through innovative design and new technologies. The results show that the platform has a positive impact on enhancing teachers' collaborative learning abilities and cultivating design thinking.
MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS IN ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fuyuan Wen, Yi Meng, Kuo Liu, Juan Xia, Hui Li, Han Qi, Kai Meng, Ling Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to identify potential risk factors for depression among primary and middle school students during the COVID-19 outbreak. The results showed that students in rural areas, higher school categories, graduating grades, with poor or excessive sleep duration, and without daily exercise were associated with a higher proportion of depression. Additionally, students with a higher knowledge performance of COVID-19 exhibited a lower proportion of depression, while those who worried about academic performance or COVID-19 infection showed a higher proportion of depression.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Freya Mills, Holly Carter, Liza Benny, Matt Barnard, Charles Symons
Summary: This study compared the effects of different types of COVID-19 certification policy on subsequent behavioral expectations in England. The results showed that the setting and type of certification did not have a significant impact on the expectations to receive COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccines, or adhere to other protective measures.
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Andrea L. Pittman, Elizabeth C. Stewart
Summary: Hearing aid fitting formulas for the pediatric population can vary significantly in prescribed output across frequency, leading to differences in aided audibility. This study examined the effect of audibility variations on speech perception and cognitive tasks in children with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. The results showed that fitting formula had a significant effect on speech reception threshold (SRT) and word recognition, while presentation level had a significant effect on nonword detection, multiword recall, and rapid word learning. Audibility was found to assist with initial perception but played a smaller role in memory formation and learning.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Katerina Dvorakova, Jaroslav Emmer, Renata Janktova, Katerina Klementova
Summary: This study investigates university students' engagement in remote foreign language classes during the COVID-19 lockdown. The results indicate that the use of technology did not prove to be a significant obstacle to online learning engagement, while the remote physical environment had a significant impact.
TUNING JOURNAL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Charlotte L. Hall, Louise Marston, Kareem Khan, Beverley J. Brown, Charlotte Sanderson, Per Andren, Sophie Bennett, Isobel Heyman, David Mataix-Cols, Eva Serlachius, Chris Hollis, Tara Murphy
Summary: A study on children and young people with tic disorders found that the COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly impact existing tic symptoms, regardless of age, gender, symptoms of anxiety, or autism spectrum disorder.
CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Richard Byng, Tim Kirkpatrick, Charlotte Lennox, Fiona C. Warren, Rob Anderson, Sarah Louise Brand, Lynne Callaghan, Lauren Carroll, Graham Durcan, Laura Gill, Sara Goodier, Jonathan Graham, Rebecca Greer, Mark Haddad, Tirril Harris, William Henley, Rachael Hunter, Sarah Leonard, Mike Maguire, Susan Michie, Christabel Owens, Mark Pearson, Cath Quinn, Sarah Rybczynska-Bunt, Caroline Stevenson, Amy Stewart, Alex Stirzaker, Roxanne Todd, Florian Walter, Lauren Weston, Nat Wright, Rod S. Taylor, Jenny Shaw
Summary: This study evaluates whether the Engager intervention improves mental health outcomes for male prisoners after their release. The results show that the Engager intervention was not effective in improving mental health outcomes based on standard measures. Further testing of different support strategies for prisoners with mental health problems is needed.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Chris Hollis, Charlotte L. Hall, Kareem Khan, Rebecca Jones, Louise Marston, Marie Le Novere, Rachael Hunter, Per Andren, Sophie D. Bennett, Beverley J. Brown, Liam R. Chamberlain, E. Bethan Davies, Amber Evans, Natalia Kouzoupi, Caitlin McKenzie, Charlotte Sanderson, Isobel Heyman, Joseph Kilgariff, Cristine Glazebrook, David Mataix-Cols, Eva Serlachius, Elizabeth Murray, Tara Murphy
Summary: This study evaluated the long-term clinical and cost effectiveness of online therapist-supported exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for treating tics. The results showed that online ERP therapy reduced tic severity and had long-lasting effects at 12 and 18 months after treatment initiation. The economic evaluation indicated that online ERP therapy is a cost-effective intervention.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Charlotte L. L. Hall, Christopher Partlett, Althea Z. Z. Valentine, Samantha Pearcey, Kapil Sayal
Summary: This study examined the differential impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and young people (CYP) with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Data from a web-based longitudinal survey in the UK were analyzed, comparing CYP with ADHD, ASD, and ADHD+ASD to a reference group. The results showed that CYP with ADHD and/or ASD had higher scores at baseline, and at follow-up, CYP with ASD showed improvements in symptoms but increased disease anxiety, while CYP with ADHD experienced deterioration in functional impairment. These findings suggest a mixed pattern of pandemic-related impact for CYP with ADHD and/or ASD.
CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Garrett Kidd, Louise Marston, Irwin Nazareth, David Osborn, Alexandra Pitman
Summary: We analyzed data from two representative surveys of English adults and found differences in suicidality and self-harm among specific lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) groups. We also investigated the role of minority stress factors in these associations, addressing previous methodological limitations.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Marie Le Novere, Sonia Johnson, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans, Louise Marston, Gareth Ambler, Caroline S. Clarke, David Osborn, Danielle Lamb, Rachael Maree Hunter
Summary: This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of a self-management intervention for mental health patients. Through analyzing 12-month data from 441 participants, it was found that the intervention had a higher cost-effectiveness compared to usual care, reducing inpatient costs.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
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
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Louise Marston, Marie Le Novere, Federico Ricciardi, Irwin Nazareth, Alan Carson, Mark Edwards, Laura H. Goldstein, Jonathan Marsden, Hayley Noble, Markus Reuber, Jon Stone, Rachael M. Hunter, Glenn Nielsen
Summary: Functional motor disorder (FMD) is a common neurological condition that causes symptoms such as weakness and tremor. The Physio4FMD trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of specialist physiotherapy for FMD. The trial was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to disruptions in the treatment of participants. The analysis plans have been adjusted to account for these disruptions and maintain the integrity of the trial while providing meaningful results.
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Mary Sawtell, Meg Wiggins, Octavia Wiseman, Anita Mehay, Christine McCourt, Lorna Sweeney, Bethan Hatherall, Tahania Ahmed, Lauren Greenberg, Rachael Hunter, Thomas Hamborg, Sandra Eldridge, Angela Harden
Summary: Traditional models of antenatal care in the UK have limitations, especially for those from deprived populations. Group antenatal care combines assessment with group discussion and support. This pilot study aimed to explore the feasibility of a full trial of group care in the UK.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Larisa Duffy, Gemma Lewis, Louise Marston, Tony Kendrick, David Kessler, Michael Moore, Nicola Wiles, Glyn Lewis
Summary: The number of previous episodes and residual symptoms of depression were associated with an increased likelihood of relapse, while older age of onset was associated with a reduced rate of relapse.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Angela Hassiotis, Athanasia Kouroupa, Leila Hamza, Louise Marston, Renee Romeo, Nahel Yaziji, Ian Hall, Peter E. Langdon, Ken Courtenay, Laurence Taggart, Nicola Morant, Vicky Crossey, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans
Summary: This study investigated the clinical and cost-effectiveness of two IST models operating in England. The findings showed that both models had similar clinical improvement outcomes and comparable costs. Therefore, the choice of service model should be determined by local services, and further research is needed to identify the critical components of IST care.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hayley Denyer, Qigang Deng, Abimbola Adanijo, Philip Asherson, Andrea Bilbow, Amos Folarin, Madeleine J. Groom, Chris Hollis, Til Wykes, Richard J. B. Dobson, Jonna Kuntsi, Sara Simblett
Summary: Remote measurement technology (RMT) has the potential to address challenges of ADHD symptoms and co-occurring mental health problems. This study evaluated barriers to and facilitators of using RMT in individuals with ADHD compared with those without the disorder, and explored participants' views on using RMT for future studies.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
A. Jess Williams, Ellen Townsend, Nkem Naeche, Amelia Chapman-Nisar, Chris Hollis, Petr Slovak
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and acceptability of Purrble, a new in situ intervention tool, among minority youth. The pilot studies show that participants found Purrble to be a feasible and acceptable intervention that helped them interrupt the cycle of self-harmful thoughts and behaviors.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)