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“It has some major knock-on effects”: ambulance clinicians’ experiences of attending alcohol-related call-outs and perceived impact on the Scottish ambulance service (IMPAACT study)
Uny I, Martin JG, Mitchell D, Ford A, Begley A, Howell R, Fitzpatrick D, Mackay D, Lewsey J & Fitzgerald N (2025) “It has some major knock-on effects”: ambulance clinicians’ experiences of attending alcohol-related call-outs and perceived impact on the Scottish ambulance service (IMPAACT study). Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2025.2576804
Article
Artificial intelligence for autoimmune diseases
Mahajan A, LaChance AH, Rodman A, Chung L & Powell D (2025) Artificial intelligence for autoimmune diseases. npj Digital Medicine, 8, Art. No.: 628. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-02015-0
Article
Homecare refusal or acceptance? A framework analysis of perceptions of older people receiving homecare in Scotland
Ireland A, Methven K, Cunningham N & Evans J (2025) Homecare refusal or acceptance? A framework analysis of perceptions of older people receiving homecare in Scotland. Ageing & Society. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X25000157
Article
The impact of new health warnings on standardized packaging on warning salience and effectiveness, and longer-term response to warnings on standardized packs: a longitudinal online survey in the United Kingdom
Moodie C, Best C & Jones D (2025) The impact of new health warnings on standardized packaging on warning salience and effectiveness, and longer-term response to warnings on standardized packs: a longitudinal online survey in the United Kingdom. Addiction Research & Theory. https://doi.org/10.1080/16066359.2025.2574970
Article
Workplace Mental Health Status Among Academic Staff: Psychological Distress, Burnout, and Organisational Culture at a South African University
Abraham V, Meyer JC, Mokwena KE & Duncan E (2025) Workplace Mental Health Status Among Academic Staff: Psychological Distress, Burnout, and Organisational Culture at a South African University. Behavioral Sciences, 15 (10), p. 1410. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15101410
Article
Experiences of the ABA‐Feed Infant Feeding Intervention: A Qualitative Study With Women, Peer Supporters and Coordinators
Clarke J, Crossland N, Dombrowski S, Hoddinott P, Ingram J, Johnson D, Jolly K, MacArthur C, McKell J, Moss N, Sanders J, Savory N, Taylor B & Thomson G (2025) Experiences of the ABA‐Feed Infant Feeding Intervention: A Qualitative Study With Women, Peer Supporters and Coordinators. Maternal and Child Nutrition, Art. No.: e70124. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.70124
Article
Understanding the health and well-being impacts and implementation barriers and facilitators of legally-mandated non-custodial drug and alcohol treatment for justice-involved adults: a qualitative evidence synthesis
France EF, Hoyle L, Campbell P, Bissozo Hernandez H, Cowie J, Fenton C, Carver H, Connell C, Dumbrell J, Hill R, Blacklaw F, NESSIE NESSI & Davis B (2025) Understanding the health and well-being impacts and implementation barriers and facilitators of legally-mandated non-custodial drug and alcohol treatment for justice-involved adults: a qualitative evidence synthesis. France E (Project Leader) Health & Justice, 13 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40352-025-00361-5
Article
Advancing Inclusive Brain Health and Dementia Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Public Health Framework
Marks B, Sisirak J, Janicki MP, Service KP & Watchman K (2025) Advancing Inclusive Brain Health and Dementia Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Public Health Framework. The Gerontologist. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaf222
Article
Transforming healthcare delivery with conversational AI platforms
Mahajan A & Powell D (2025) Transforming healthcare delivery with conversational AI platforms. npj Digital Medicine, 8, Art. No.: 581. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01968-6
Article
ABA-feed infant feeding training for peer supporters and coordinators: development and mixed-methods evaluation
Clarke J, Thomson G, Crossland N, Dombrowski S, Hoddinott P, Ingram J, Johnson D, MacArthur C, McKell J, Moss N, Sanders J, Savory N, Taylor B & Jolly K (2025) ABA-feed infant feeding training for peer supporters and coordinators: development and mixed-methods evaluation. Maternal and Child Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.70115
Article
Beyond the “Never Event”: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Ongoing Nasogastric Tube Position Testing Incidents
Glen K, Weekes CE, McFarland A, Banks M, Xu G, Dhanani J & Hannan-Jones M (2025) Beyond the “Never Event”: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Ongoing Nasogastric Tube Position Testing Incidents. Journal of Patient Safety. https://doi.org/10.1097/pts.0000000000001417
Article
The Identification and Management of Refeeding Syndrome in Inpatient Severely Acutely Malnourished Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Mogase T, Van Onselen A, Rodriguez-Sanchez N & Galloway SDR (2025) The Identification and Management of Refeeding Syndrome in Inpatient Severely Acutely Malnourished Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Children, 12 (9), Art. No.: 1223. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12091223
Research Report
Game of Stones NIHR Synopsis
Macaulay L, O'Dolan C, Dombrowski S, Swingler J, Cotton S, Avenell A, Bowers D, Getaneh A, Gray CM, Hunt K, Kee F, MacLean A, Torrens C, van der Pol M & Hoddinott P (2025) Game of Stones NIHR Synopsis. National Institute for Health Research.
Article
Healthcare use and costs of perinatal anxiety: a UK NHS perspective
Pisavadia K, Doungsong K, Ezeofor V, Spencer LH, Tuersley L, Best C, Meades R, Ayers S, Hutton U, Moran PM, Shakespeare J, Sinesi A, Edwards RT, MAP ALLIANCE study team & MAP ALLIANCE study team (2025) Healthcare use and costs of perinatal anxiety: a UK NHS perspective. BMC Health Services Research, 25, Art. No.: 1183. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13318-z
Article
Perceived quality of life and its optimal drivers in people living with HIV, beyond HIV viral suppression in South Africa
Nomatshila ZB, O’Donnell R, Gonah L, Nanjoh M, Faleni M, Apalata TR & Crockett R (2025) Perceived quality of life and its optimal drivers in people living with HIV, beyond HIV viral suppression in South Africa. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services. https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2025.2551967
Article
Four Year Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Vaginal Pessary Self‐Management Versus Clinic‐Based Care for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (TOPSY): Long Term Follow‐Up of a Randomised Controlled Superiority Trial
Bugge C, Kearney R, Best C, Goodman K, Manoukian S, Melone L, Dembinsky M, Mason H, Elders A, Graham M, Agur W, Breeman S, Culverhouse J, Dwyer L, Forrest M, Guerrero K, Hemming C, Khunda A, Kucher A, McClurg D, Norrie J, Thakar R & Hagen S (2025) Four Year Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Vaginal Pessary Self‐Management Versus Clinic‐Based Care for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (TOPSY): Long Term Follow‐Up of a Randomised Controlled Superiority Trial. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1471-0528.18333; https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.18333
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Meeting the needs of women in the perinatal period, who use or are in treatment for using drugs: A mixed-methods systematic review
Smith E, Lewis S, Gilmour L, Honeybul L, Cheyne H, Aladangady N, Featherstone B, Maxwell M, Neale J, Gonzalez Utrilla M & Radcliffe P (2025) Meeting the needs of women in the perinatal period, who use or are in treatment for using drugs: A mixed-methods systematic review. Health and Social Care Delivery Research. https://doi.org/10.3310/gjpr0321
Article
Text messaging with or without financial incentives versus a waitlist control for weight loss in men: cost-effectiveness analysis of the Game of Stones randomised controlled trial
Getaneh AM, van der Pol M, Boyers D, Avenell A, Cotton S, Dombrowski SU, Gray CM, Kee F, Macaulay L, McKinley M, O’Dolan C, Swingler J, Torrens C, Turner K & Hoddinott P (2025) Text messaging with or without financial incentives versus a waitlist control for weight loss in men: cost-effectiveness analysis of the Game of Stones randomised controlled trial. The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, 54, p. 101328. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666776225001206; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanepe.2025.101328
Article
Public Involvement in Cancer Research: Collaborative Evaluation Using Photovoice
Teodorowski P, McInnes M, Dale G, Galbraith L, Radin E, Gold K & Gadsby E (2025) Public Involvement in Cancer Research: Collaborative Evaluation Using Photovoice. JMIR Cancer, 11. https://doi.org/10.2196/75741
Article
The impact of standardised tobacco packaging and warnings on relapse prevention: a longitudinal online survey in the UK
Moodie C, Jones D & Best C (2025) The impact of standardised tobacco packaging and warnings on relapse prevention: a longitudinal online survey in the UK. Tobacco Control. https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/early/2025/07/28/tc-2024-059206; https://doi.org/10.1136/tc-2024-059206
Review
Barriers and facilitators impacting the implementation of digital interventions targeted at mental health and musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace: a scoping review protocol
Leduc M, Sinesi A, Kenneally M, Maxwell M, Greiner B, Aust B, Pina C, Czaplicki A, Coppens E, Burdorf A, Gusmao R, Guinart D, Cresswell-Smith J, Qirjako G & Fanaj N (2025) Barriers and facilitators impacting the implementation of digital interventions targeted at mental health and musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace: a scoping review protocol. Systematic Reviews, 14, Art. No.: 148. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-025-02881-5
Article
Cognitive bias in clinical large language models
Mahajan A, Obermeyer Z, Daneshjou R, Lester J & Powell D (2025) Cognitive bias in clinical large language models. npj Digital Medicine, 8, Art. No.: 428. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01790-0
Article
Autism, Diagnostics, and Dementia: A Consensus Report From the 2nd International Summit on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia
Janicki MP, McCallion P, Jokinen N, Larsen FK, Service KP, Mughal DT, Watchman K, Gomiero T & Keller SM (2025) Autism, Diagnostics, and Dementia: A Consensus Report From the 2nd International Summit on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 40 (6). https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.70110
Working Paper
Development of a co-produced Theory of Change for optimal health and social care services for women who use drugs or are in treatment for drug use during the perinatal period
Cheyne H & Maxwell (2025) Development of a co-produced Theory of Change for optimal health and social care services for women who use drugs or are in treatment for drug use during the perinatal period. BMC Health Services Research.
Poster
Enhancing Student Nurse Experience in Care Homes: Challenging Stereotypes Through Innovation and Collaboration
Miller J & Faulds S (2025) Enhancing Student Nurse Experience in Care Homes: Challenging Stereotypes Through Innovation and Collaboration. NHS Scotland Event 2025, Technology & Innovation Centre University of Strathclyde Glasgow, 09.06.2025-09.06.2025. https://my.ltb.io/www/#/stack/ACJRM
Article
Exploring the potential of digital biomarkers as a measure of brain health ‘capital’
Powell D, Adams SA, Mullin D, Welstead M, Harrison JE & Ritchie C (2025) Exploring the potential of digital biomarkers as a measure of brain health ‘capital’. npj Digital Medicine, 8. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01675-2
Article
Implementing routine assessment of perinatal anxiety: case studies
Sinesi A, Constantinou G, Yuill C, Meades R, Cheyne H, Maxwell M, Best C, Ayers S, Shakespeare J, Alderdice F, Jomeen J & Howard G (2025) Implementing routine assessment of perinatal anxiety: case studies. Health and Social Care Delivery Research. https://doi.org/10.3310/wwmd9982
Article
The complexity of stigma demands nuanced debate
Morris J & Nicholls J (2025) The complexity of stigma demands nuanced debate. Addiction Research & Theory. https://doi.org/10.1080/16066359.2025.2509632
Article
Use of CPR feedback devices in resuscitation training: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Lin Y, Lockey A, Donoghue A, Greif R, Cortegiani A, Farquharson B, Siddiqui FJ, Banerjee A, Matsuyama T & Cheng A (2025) Use of CPR feedback devices in resuscitation training: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Resuscitation Plus, 23, Art. No.: 100939. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resplu.2025.100939
Article
Assessing the reporting quality of published qualitative evidence syntheses in the Cochrane Library
Giltenane M, O’Mahony A, Bianchim MS, Booth A, Harden A, Houghton C, France EF, Ames H, Flemming K, Sutcliffe K, Garside R, Pantoja T & Noyes J (2025) Assessing the reporting quality of published qualitative evidence syntheses in the Cochrane Library. Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods, 3 (3), Art. No.: e70023. https://doi.org/10.1002/cesm.70023
Article
Non-compliance with point-of-sale tobacco regulations in Argentina
Belén M, Elicabe E, Moodie C, Best C, Alexandrou G & Mejía R (2025) Non-compliance with point-of-sale tobacco regulations in Argentina. Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2025.2511686
Conference Paper (published)
The value of long-term socio-ecological research platforms in transdisciplinary research in Scotland
Dick J, Rolph S, Sara-aho K, Martinovič T, Andrews C, Powell D, Carbone D & Marsh Rossney J (2025) The value of long-term socio-ecological research platforms in transdisciplinary research in Scotland. In: volume 8. eLTER Science Conference, Tampere,Finland, 23.06.2025-27.06.2025. Pensoft Publishers. https://doi.org/10.3897/aca.8.e155677
Article
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Feasibility and Acceptability of Helping Ease Anxiety and Depression after Stroke (HEADS: UP): An Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Stroke Survivors
Lawrence M, Davis B, Clark NE, Booth J, Donald G, Dougall N, Fenocchi L, Grealy M, Jamieson M, Jani B, Kontou E, MacDonald J, Mason H, Maxwell M, Parkinson B, Pieri M, Wang X & Mercer SW (2025) A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Feasibility and Acceptability of Helping Ease Anxiety and Depression after Stroke (HEADS: UP): An Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Stroke Survivors. Mindfulness. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-025-02595-8
Article
Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Healthcare Innovation in UK Higher Education: A Narrative Review
Emicke R, Shepherd A & Powell D (2025) Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Healthcare Innovation in UK Higher Education: A Narrative Review. Nursing Reports, 15 (5), p. 171. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15050171
Article
Autism and Dementia: A Summative Report from the 2nd International Summit on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia
Janicki M, McCallion P, Jokinen N, Larsen F, Mughal D, Palanisamy V, Watchman K, Santos F, Service K, Shih A, Shooshtari S & Thakur A (2025) Autism and Dementia: A Summative Report from the 2nd International Summit on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia. Janicki M (Contact Person), McCallion P (Researcher), Jokinen N (Researcher), Larsen F (Researcher), Mughal D (Researcher), Palanisamy V (Research Group), Santos F (Researcher), Service K (Researcher), Shih A (Researcher), Shooshtari S (Researcher), Thakur A (Research Group), Gomiero T (Researcher) & Watchman K (Contact Person) Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-025-06843-7?utm_source=rct_congratemailt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=oa_20250506&utm_content=10.1007/s10803-025-06843-7#Ack1; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06843-7
Research Report
Exploring the accessibility of vapes to young people and adults across the UK
Ford A, MacKintosh AM, Morgan A, Best C, Lewis G, Angus K, Mitchell D, Shanthan A, Froguel A & Neve K (2025) Exploring the accessibility of vapes to young people and adults across the UK [VAYPA Study]. Cancer Research UK. London: Cancer Research UK. https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/sites/default/files/full_report_-_exploring_the_accessibility_of_vapes_to_young_people_and_adults_across_the_uk.pdf
Article
Advancing cardiovascular care through actionable AI innovation
Biondi-Zoccai G, Mahajan A, Powell D, Peruzzi M, Carnevale R & Frati G (2025) Advancing cardiovascular care through actionable AI innovation. npj Digital Medicine, 8, Art. No.: 249. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01621-2
Article
Identifying innovative approaches to the temporal availability of alcohol in Great Britain—a policy analysis
Cook M, Nicholls J, Mitchell G, O'Donnell R & Fitzgerald N (2025) Identifying innovative approaches to the temporal availability of alcohol in Great Britain—a policy analysis. Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2025.2490580
Article
Identifying innovative approaches to the temporal availability of alcohol in Great Britain – a policy analysis.
Cook M, Nicholls J, Mitchell G, O'Donnell R & Fitzgerald N (2025) Identifying innovative approaches to the temporal availability of alcohol in Great Britain – a policy analysis.. Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2025.2490580
Article
A protocol exploring the use of wearables for more objective and holistic assessment of clinician wellbeing
Oxbury O, Bunclark H & Powell D (2025) A protocol exploring the use of wearables for more objective and holistic assessment of clinician wellbeing. Physiotherapy, 126, Art. No.: 101600. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2025.101600
Article
Advancing perioperative care with digital applications and wearables
Li B, Mahajan A & Powell D (2025) Advancing perioperative care with digital applications and wearables. npj Digital Medicine, 8, Art. No.: 214. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01620-3
Article
Secondary analysis of the Game of Stones trial for men with obesity: Examining moderator effects and exploratory outcomes
Dombrowski SU, Hoddinott P, Macaulay L, O'Dolan C, Swingler J, Cotton S, Avenell A, Getaneh AM, Gray C, Hunt K, Kee F, Maclean A, McKinley MC, Torrens C & Turner K (2025) Secondary analysis of the Game of Stones trial for men with obesity: Examining moderator effects and exploratory outcomes. Obesity. https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.24316
Article
“All sorts of colours of emotions”: ambulance call-handlers’ perceptions of the barriers to CPR in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Farquharson B, Johnston M, O’Brien R & Clegg G (2025) “All sorts of colours of emotions”: ambulance call-handlers’ perceptions of the barriers to CPR in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation Plus, 22, Art. No.: 100904. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resplu.2025.100904
Article
Riding the wave or controlling the flow? Commentary on Room (2025) ‘Long waves of alcohol consumption and the Sustainable Development Goals’
Nicholls J (2025) Riding the wave or controlling the flow? Commentary on Room (2025) ‘Long waves of alcohol consumption and the Sustainable Development Goals’. International Journal of Drug Policy, 137, Art. No.: 104723. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.104723
Article
Drinking and pleasure: Interdisciplinarity points the way forward
Nicholls J & Hunt G (2025) Drinking and pleasure: Interdisciplinarity points the way forward. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70065
Article
Wearable AI to enhance patient safety and clinical decision-making
Mahajan A, Heydari K & Powell D (2025) Wearable AI to enhance patient safety and clinical decision-making. npj Digital Medicine, 8, Art. No.: 176. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01554-w
Article
Contact with the National Health Service in the week after an acute medical paediatric admission
Dick S, Kyle R, Wilson P, Aucott L, France E, King E, Malcolm C, Hoddinott P & Turner SW (2025) Contact with the National Health Service in the week after an acute medical paediatric admission. Archives of Disease in Childhood. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2024-328208
Article
'Zombie drugs': Dehumanising news frames and public stigma towards people who use drugs
Sumnall HR, Holland A, Atkinson A, Montgomery C, Nicholls J & Maynard OM (2025) 'Zombie drugs': Dehumanising news frames and public stigma towards people who use drugs. International Journal of Drug Policy, 136, Art. No.: 104714. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.104714
Article
Being pregnant and obese: A qualitative study of the experiences of pregnancy and birth of women who are obese
Kerrigan A, Cheyne H, Duncan E & Kingdon C (2025) Being pregnant and obese: A qualitative study of the experiences of pregnancy and birth of women who are obese. Midwifery, 141, Art. No.: 104257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2024.104257
Article
Generalist medical AI reimbursement challenges and opportunities
Mahajan A & Powell D (2025) Generalist medical AI reimbursement challenges and opportunities. npj Digital Medicine, 8, Art. No.: 125. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01521-5
Policy Document
Independent Review of the Liquor Licensing System in Northern Ireland including the Surrender Principle
Nicholls J, Fitzgerald N, Maclean J, Valiente R, Cook M, Shortt N, Burton R, Burton R, Wilson L, Morris D, Clemens T, Angus C, Pearce J, Angus K & Holmes J (2025) Independent Review of the Liquor Licensing System in Northern Ireland including the Surrender Principle. Northern Ireland Executive (Department for Communities). Belfast: Northern Ireland Executive.
Article
Simulated Practice Learning Experience in a Virtual Environment: An Innovative Pedagogical Approach to Practice Learning for Nursing Students
Faulds S & Taylor A (2025) Simulated Practice Learning Experience in a Virtual Environment: An Innovative Pedagogical Approach to Practice Learning for Nursing Students. Nursing Reports, 15 (2), p. 61. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15020061
Article
In situ simulation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: A systematic review
Cortegiani A, Ippolito M, Abelairas-Gómez C, Nabecker S, Olaussen A, Lauridsen KG, Lin Y, Sawyer T, Yeung J, Lockey AS, Cheng A, Greif R & International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Education, Implementation and Teams Task Force (EIT) (2025) In situ simulation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: A systematic review. Resuscitation Plus, 21, Art. No.: 100863. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100863
Article
Prevalence and treatment of perinatal anxiety: diagnostic interview study
Ayers S, Sinesi A, Meade R, Cheyne H, Maxwell M, Best C, McNicol S, Williams LR, Hutton U, Howard G, Shakespeare J, Alderdice F, Jomeen J & the MAP Study Team (2025) Prevalence and treatment of perinatal anxiety: diagnostic interview study. BJPsych Open, 11 (1), Art. No.: e5. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2024.823