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A Systematic Review Of The Benefits Of Mindfulness-Based Interventions Following Transient Ischaemic Attack And Stroke., Maggie Lawrence, Jo Booth, Stewart Mercer

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

Background Recent epidemiological studies have demonstrated an association between perceived psychological stress and ischaemic stroke. A feature of stroke is recurrence; 30-40% within 5 years following first transient ischaemic attack/stroke. Equipping patients with skills and coping strategies to help reduce or manage perceived psychological stress, may represent an important secondary prevention intervention. Mindfulness-based Interventions are structured, group-based self-management programmes with potential to help people with long term conditions cope better with physical, psychological, or emotional distress. Review evidence suggests significant benefits of across a range of physical and mental health problems. However we could find no evidence synthesis relating specifically …

The Effectiveness Of Secondary Prevention Lifestyle Interventions Designed To Change Lifestyle Behavior Following Stroke: Summary Of A Systematic Review, Maggie Lawrence, Susan Kerr, Caroline Mcvey, John Godwin

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

Background A feature of stroke is that it recurs (25% within

five-years). Risk factors for stroke and recurrent stroke

include smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and physical

inactivity.

Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of secondary prevention

lifestyle interventions designed to change lifestyle behavior

following stroke. This short paper presents a summary of the

systematic review process and findings.

Methods Ten major databases were searched using subject

headings and key words. Papers were screened using

review-specific criteria. Critical appraisal and data extraction

were conducted independently by two reviewers. Data were

pooled in statistical meta-analysis; where this was not possible

findings were …

Tobacco And Alcohol-Related Interventions For People With Mild-Moderate Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review Of The Literature., Susan Kerr, Maggie Lawrence, Chris Darbyshire, Alan Middleton, Lorna Fitzsimmons

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

Background The behavioural determinants of health among people with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities are of increasing concern (ID). With the closure of long stay institutions, more people with ID are living in the community. As they lead more ordinary and less restricted lives, people with ID may be exposed to social and environmental pressures that encourage them to adopt behaviours that impact negatively on their health. Levels of smoking and alcohol consumption in this client group are of particular concern. Methods We undertook a mixed method review of the literature, aiming to assess the Feasibility, Appropriateness, Meaningfulness and Effectiveness (FAME) of …

Defining And Measuring Patient-Centred Care: An Example From A Mixed Methods Systematic Review Of The Stroke Literature., Maggie Lawrence, Sue Kinn

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

Background

Involving patients in the determination of their care is increasingly important, and healthcare professionals worldwide have recognised a need for clinical outcome measures and interventions that facilitate patient-centred care delivery in a range of settings.

Aim

A mixed-methods review was conducted, which aimed to identify stroke-specific patient-centred outcome measures, patient-centred interventions, and family-centred interventions.

Search strategy

Databases searched included MEDLINE and PsycINFO; search strings were based on MeSH terms and keywords associated with the terms ‘stroke’ and ‘patient-centred’.

Data extraction and analysis

Descriptive statistics were used to report quantitative data; papers included in the review were also underwent thematic …

Young Adults’ Experience Of Stroke: A Qualitative Review Of The Literature, Maggie Lawrence

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

Stroke is a life-threatening event that has a devastating impact on young adults and their families. The author conducted a systematic review of the qualitative literature to explore the experience of stroke from the perspective of young adults. Four primary research 'papers' were analyzed using the Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument; 60 findings were extracted from the papers and merged into 13 categories, from which three synthesized findings were developed - disorientation, disrupted sense of self, and roles and relationships.