This study found strong socioeconomic gradients in 24-hour movement behaviours, with notable differences between weekdays/weekends and behaviour type/posture. These findings emphasise the need to consider socioeconomic position, behaviour type/posture and the day of the week when researching or designing interventions targeting working-age adults. Open access article - no login required.
The aim of this systematic review is to determine the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions on participation outcomes of children with cerebral palsy. Open access article - no login required.
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate if occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy interventions improve activity and participation for children and adolescents with functional neurological disorder. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to compare patients' importance ratings for fixed and generated activities. It also examined relationships among patients' ratings of activity importance, pain and physical function. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Mental well-being is associated with positive outcomes throughout the life course. This study aims to examine interventions delivered by allied health professionals (AHPs) to alleviate community stressors adversely impacting public mental health and well-being. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This systematic review aims to make explicit how therapists can optimise their collaboration with parents of young children with developmental disabilities, according to the perspectives of parents and therapists. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
There is emerging evidence that non-pharmacological interventions can improve hand function and performance of daily activities in individuals with a diagnosis of systemic sclerosis. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Movement behaviours (eg, sedentary behaviour (SB), moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light intensity physical activity (LIPA) and sleep) are linked to cognition, yet the relative importance of each component is unclear, and not yet explored with compositional methodologies. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Research that considers illness narrative ‘master plots’ (common and recognisable story plots related to the experience of illness), as expressed by individuals who have had a stroke, is needed. Thus far, the literature has focused on identifying pre-established illness narrative master plots: the restitution, the chaos and the quest narrative. However, these narrative plots represent extreme psychological responses to the experience of illness; other narratives need to be understood in order to most effectively support individuals with stroke. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This was the first research study designed specifically to explore the experiences of physiotherapists and occupational therapists working as ward leaders on wards with a patient rehabilitation focus and how to optimise this workforce transformation. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Emotion regulation may be an important tool that therapists and patients use to build and maintain therapeutic relationships. This exploratory study investigates how patients use intrapersonal and interpersonal emotion regulation strategies during interactions with occupational therapists and physiotherapists. To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the views of orthotists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists on the delivery mechanisms and relationships that influence orthoses intervention and provision for patients with stroke in the UK. To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Psychology of Addictive Behaviors (Oct 10, 2019). DOI:10.1037/adb0000517
Exercise holds potential to reduce substance use, but engaging patients in exercise regimens is challenging. Contingency management (CM) interventions can directly address adherence by targeting initiation and maintenance of exercise behavior. This study evaluated the efficacy of a CM-reinforced exercise intervention as an adjunct to standard outpatient substance use disorder treatment. . To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
This interactive guide describes the common features of the AHP leadership journey, by combining insights and evidence from trust chief executives and chief AHPs. Its primary audience is aspiring AHP leaders and those with responsibility for developing the AHP workforce. It will also interest trust boards, commissioners and other system leaders, keen to recognise the AHPs’ potential for leading and delivery transformation across the health and care infrastructure.
West London NHS Trust had very high vacancy rates for allied health professionals (AHPs) in January 2016, and so developed a strategy to retain more AHPs and close the vacancy gap long-term. When developing their strategy they looked at their own data and engaged with staff to find out more about why they leave.
The collaborative aims to enable AHPs to lead improvement work across multiple disciplines and agencies, bringing a new perspective and focus to delivering solutions. Participants also had the opportunity to develop transferable skills in quality improvement.
This resource demonstrates the value and impact AHPs have on patient flow and shows examples of how trusts have staged interventions to reduce avoidable hospital admissions, patient length of stay and promote a home first approach.
Health Education England (HEE) is running an allied health professionals (AHPs) online recruitment event for school-age students.
Starting at 10am on Wednesday 26 June, WOW Show Live will provide an opportunity for pupils to hear from AHPs about their careers, and offer information on the various pathways to a rewarding career in the NHS.
Open access. This randomised controlled trial explored the anti-depressive and health effects of add-on exercise (running therapy or Nordic walking) in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Exercise interventions improve anxiety and mood disturbances in patients with cancer. However, studies are limited in older adults with cancer. We assessed the effects of exercise on anxiety, mood, and social and emotional well‐being in older patients with cancer during their first 6 weeks of chemotherapy.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens details. To access full-text: click “Log in/Register” (top right hand side). Click ‘Institutional Login’ then select 'OpenAthens Federation', then ‘NHS England’. Enter your Athens details to view the article.