Comment on: ‘The Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ National Ophthalmology Database study of cataract surgery: report 4, equity of access to cataract surgery’
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-020-0952-7
Abstract: I read with interest the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ National Ophthalmology Database Study of cataract surgery: report 4, equity of access to cataract surgery [1], coauthored by the late Rob Johnson, who is sadly missed.… read more here.
Keywords: deprived areas; equity; ophthalmology; cataract ... See more keywords
Twenty-year observational study of paediatric tonsillitis and tonsillectomy
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2022-323910
Abstract: Introduction Tonsillectomy is now only indicated in the UK when specific criteria are met, as outlined by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) and The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). As a… read more here.
Keywords: tonsillectomy; twenty year; year observational; tonsillitis ... See more keywords
Challenges in Access to Support Resources for Diabetic Patients: A Qualitative Study in Deprived Areas of Iran.
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DOI: 10.1177/17423953211049438
Abstract: OBJECTIVES This study aimed to identify the perceptions of challenges in access to diabetes-related support resources among patients with type 2 diabetes and their family caregivers. METHODS This qualitative study was conducted with 18 patients… read more here.
Keywords: deprived areas; study; support resources; qualitative study ... See more keywords
Strategies to improve engagement of ‘hard to reach’ older people in research on health promotion: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4241-8
Abstract: BackgroundThis systematic review aimed to identify facilitators, barriers and strategies for engaging ‘hard to reach’ older people in research on health promotion; the oldest old (≥80 years), older people from black and minority ethnic groups (BME)… read more here.
Keywords: older people; deprived areas; research; oldest old ... See more keywords
Knowledge and awareness of the general public and perception of pharmacists about antibiotic resistance
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5614-3
Abstract: BackgroundAntibiotic resistance (AR) continues to be a serious problem. Many factors contribute to AR, including inappropriate use of antibiotics, in which both healthcare professionals and patients play a contributing role. This study aimed to assess… read more here.
Keywords: deprived areas; general public; knowledge; affluent areas ... See more keywords
The causes of loneliness: The perspective of young adults in London’s most deprived areas
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264638
Abstract: Young adults are currently the loneliest demographic in the UK and other Western countries, yet little is known about how they see the causes of their loneliness. Thus, the objective of this study is to… read more here.
Keywords: deprived areas; young adults; causes loneliness; loneliness perspective ... See more keywords
Opioid prescribing and social deprivation: A retrospective analysis of prescribing for CNCP in Liverpool CCG
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280958
Abstract: Background Treating Chronic Non-Cancer Pain (CNCP) with long-term, high dose and more potent opioids puts patients at increased risk of harm, whilst providing limited pain relief. Socially deprived areas mapped from Index of Multiple Deprivation… read more here.
Keywords: opioid prescribing; deprivation; liverpool; high dose ... See more keywords
Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity and FMS in Children Living in Deprived Areas in the UK: Qualitative Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031717
Abstract: Using the socio-ecological model, this qualitative study aimed to explore teachers’ perspectives on the barriers and facilitators to Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) and physical activity engagement in children living in deprived areas in the UK.… read more here.
Keywords: barriers facilitators; qualitative study; children living; physical activity ... See more keywords