Positive reinforcement is a key part of probation practice, and linked to client desistance from offending. The main way practitioners positively reinforce clients’ prosocial comments or behaviours is through praising them. However, praise is tricky in interaction, as...
Evaluation of the Service Provision of Cognitive Screening for Multiple Sclerosis in a discrete Jersey-based population.
This study aimed to develop a more coordinated and comprehensive assessment pathway and assessment framework for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients in a specialist nurse-led service selected for Natalizumab infusions. Follow-up assessments provided were often on the...
The experience of COVID-19 “lockdown” for people with a learning disability: results from surveys in Jersey and Guernsey
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline a service evaluation that gathered feedback from people with a learning disability on their experience of lockdown in Jersey and Guernsey. This feedback was intended to guide planning for service provision during any...
Atrial fibrillation prevalence and predictors in patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional screening study
Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and diabetes is increasing worldwide. Diabetes is a risk factor for AF and both increase stroke risk. Previous AF screening studies have recruited highrisk patient groups, but not with diabetes as the target group. This study...
Online Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Pilot-Controlled Trial
The study aimed to provide a preliminary evaluation of the acceptability and effectiveness of online eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) compared with a waitlist control (WLC). A pilot nonrandomized controlled trial was conducted. Eighteen adults...
The Era of Immersive Health Technology
immersive health technologies are revolutionising the delivery of frontline healthcare, therapeutic techniques, and research. They also offer great potential to improve the training of healthcare professionals through reality-simulation training. This review paper...