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Papers by Calvin Moorley

Research paper thumbnail of Gender and health literacy: men’s health beliefs and behaviour in Trinidad

Health Promotion International, 2019

Gender variations in health literacy have implications for engagement in preventive behaviours an... more Gender variations in health literacy have implications for engagement in preventive behaviours and the uptake of health services, especially in areas such as the Caribbean where there are marked disparities in life expectancy and health service utilization. A self-reported questionnaire was used to examine men’s concepts of health, their help-seeking behaviours and their functional and interactive health literacy. Two hundred and forty-eight men across the life course participated at three sites in Trinidad. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, with free-text responses analysed thematically. Men were concerned about, and accepted responsibility for their own health but social norms concerning sickness and masculinity were barriers to accessing health services. Almost one-third (31.5%) sought advice from a healthcare service when they were last sick because they were prompted to do so by their wife/partner or family. Levels of functional and interactive health literacy we...

Research paper thumbnail of Reaching Unreachable Groups and Crossing Cultural Barriers

Communicating Health: Strategies for Health Promotion

Research paper thumbnail of HTTP://BLOGS.BMJ.COM/EBN/2014/07/06/CAN-QUALITATIVE-RESEARCH-HELP-US-TO-DELIVER-BETTER-PRIMARY-CARE-SERVICES-BY-CALVIN-MOORLEY-AND-JOSEPHINE-BARDI/

Research paper thumbnail of Breast cancer awareness among an inner city group of Nigerian women

Primary Health Care, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of stroke: a functional, psychological report of an inner-city multiracial population

Primary Health Care, 2014

Aims To investigate the experiences of life after stroke among different racial groups living wit... more Aims To investigate the experiences of life after stroke among different racial groups living within a diverse inner city population Background Provision of health services within inner cities is complex and demanding and requires careful attention to cultural sensitivities. Lack of awareness of these differences can impact on stroke survivors. Methods Data was collected from 213 patients attending an East London hospital outpatient clinic for 12 months. Twenty-eight attendees (12m, 16f) had suffered a TIA and were excluded from further analysis. The data was analysed with respect to gender within 4 groupings (White, Afro-Caribbean, Asian and Other) using Kruskal Wallis and Mann Whitney U tests. Results Of the 185 stroke patients (108 m, 77 f) who had suffered a stroke, there was little difference in respect of age, males (68.7 ± 12.9 years) and females (68.2 ± 11.9 years). The Asian men (n=21) reported significantly lower Barthel indices, dressing and greater sleeping difficulties. They required more carer support and had lower health ratings. For the female groupings, the Asian women needed significantly more help with bathing than the Afro-Caribbean group. Conclusion In respect of ethnicity, there was more diversity in terms of functional, psychological and social parameters within the male group. Women may under report their need for assistance, as retaining stoicism can be salient for identity in an inner city community. Understanding of the impact of stroke within different ethnic inner city groups could aid the design and provision of stroke aftercare. Relevance to Clinical Practice Profiling of stroke patients can help in design and provision of post stroke care. Understanding how different racial groups report performing activities of daily living can contribute to culturally sensitive nursing care.

Research paper thumbnail of Selecting the sample

Evidence Based Nursing, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Genomic research: The landscape for nursing

Journal of Advanced Nursing

Research paper thumbnail of Supplemental Information 4: healthcareCOVID Service Evaluation Protocol

Research paper thumbnail of Supplemental Information 1: STROBE Checklist for healthcareCOVID

Research paper thumbnail of Table 1: Summary of participant characteristics, stratified by COVID-19 outcome

Research paper thumbnail of Figure 2: Bar graph of main location of work grouped by all participants (n = 6,152) and participants where the COVID-19 composite endpoint was reported (n = 1,806)

Research paper thumbnail of NMC code advice on digital communications

Nursing times, 2015

Nurses and midwives are increasingly using social media as a professional tool. This is reflected... more Nurses and midwives are increasingly using social media as a professional tool. This is reflected in the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) new professional code, which says nurses must use social media and other communication responsibly, respecting the right to privacy of others at all times. A growing body of literature documents the positive influence social media, when used appropriately, can have on nurses' practice and the care they deliver to patients. However, nurses need more guidance and training to ensure online professionalism and appropriate behaviour online. Requiring nurses and midwives to complete an online continuous professional development course on social networking at the point of revalidation could keep them up to date and promote online professionalism.

Research paper thumbnail of Supplemental Information 2: Supplemental Material for healthcareCOVID

Research paper thumbnail of Supplemental Information 3: Raw Dataset (Deidentified) with R Code

Research paper thumbnail of Fathers’ presence in the delivery room –implications for professional practice

Poster Presentation. Faculty Research Day, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, St. Augustine Campus... more Poster Presentation. Faculty Research Day, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, St. Augustine Campus. November 9th 2017.

Research paper thumbnail of Performing an A-G patient assessment: a step-by-step guide

The A-G method is a systematic and structured approach of assessing patients, useful both in rout... more The A-G method is a systematic and structured approach of assessing patients, useful both in routine and emergency situations. It is based on the ABCDE approach used when resuscitation may be needed, extended by two additional steps. The ability to perform an A-G assessment is a key nursing skill, as it should be standard practice not only in critically ill or deteriorating patients, but in all patients receiving care.

Research paper thumbnail of International student nurses use of social media for learning: A cross sectional survey

Research paper thumbnail of Demographic profiling of Caribbean and United Kingdom student nurses' use of social media for professional development

Journal of Professional Nursing

Research paper thumbnail of Dismantling racism in education: In 2020, the year of the nurse midwife, “it's time.”

Research paper thumbnail of healthcareCOVID: A national cross-sectional observational study identifying risk factors for developing suspected or confirmed COVID-19 in UK healthcare workers

Objective To establish the prevalence and risk factors for the development of suspected or confir... more Objective To establish the prevalence and risk factors for the development of suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection among healthcare workers (HCWs) in the United Kingdom (UK). Design Cross-sectional observational study. Setting UK-based primary and secondary care. Participants HCWs aged ≥18 years working between 1 February and 25 May 2020. Main outcome measures A composite endpoint of laboratory-confirmed diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, or self-isolation or hospitalisation due to suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Results Of 6152 eligible responses, the composite endpoint was present in 1806 (29.4%) HCWs, of whom 49 (0.8%) were hospitalised, 459 (7.5%) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, and 1776 (28.9%) reported self-isolation. The strongest risk factor associated with the presence of the primary composite endpoint was increasing frequency of contact with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE): ″Never″ (reference...

Research paper thumbnail of Gender and health literacy: men’s health beliefs and behaviour in Trinidad

Health Promotion International, 2019

Gender variations in health literacy have implications for engagement in preventive behaviours an... more Gender variations in health literacy have implications for engagement in preventive behaviours and the uptake of health services, especially in areas such as the Caribbean where there are marked disparities in life expectancy and health service utilization. A self-reported questionnaire was used to examine men’s concepts of health, their help-seeking behaviours and their functional and interactive health literacy. Two hundred and forty-eight men across the life course participated at three sites in Trinidad. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, with free-text responses analysed thematically. Men were concerned about, and accepted responsibility for their own health but social norms concerning sickness and masculinity were barriers to accessing health services. Almost one-third (31.5%) sought advice from a healthcare service when they were last sick because they were prompted to do so by their wife/partner or family. Levels of functional and interactive health literacy we...

Research paper thumbnail of Reaching Unreachable Groups and Crossing Cultural Barriers

Communicating Health: Strategies for Health Promotion

Research paper thumbnail of HTTP://BLOGS.BMJ.COM/EBN/2014/07/06/CAN-QUALITATIVE-RESEARCH-HELP-US-TO-DELIVER-BETTER-PRIMARY-CARE-SERVICES-BY-CALVIN-MOORLEY-AND-JOSEPHINE-BARDI/

Research paper thumbnail of Breast cancer awareness among an inner city group of Nigerian women

Primary Health Care, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of stroke: a functional, psychological report of an inner-city multiracial population

Primary Health Care, 2014

Aims To investigate the experiences of life after stroke among different racial groups living wit... more Aims To investigate the experiences of life after stroke among different racial groups living within a diverse inner city population Background Provision of health services within inner cities is complex and demanding and requires careful attention to cultural sensitivities. Lack of awareness of these differences can impact on stroke survivors. Methods Data was collected from 213 patients attending an East London hospital outpatient clinic for 12 months. Twenty-eight attendees (12m, 16f) had suffered a TIA and were excluded from further analysis. The data was analysed with respect to gender within 4 groupings (White, Afro-Caribbean, Asian and Other) using Kruskal Wallis and Mann Whitney U tests. Results Of the 185 stroke patients (108 m, 77 f) who had suffered a stroke, there was little difference in respect of age, males (68.7 ± 12.9 years) and females (68.2 ± 11.9 years). The Asian men (n=21) reported significantly lower Barthel indices, dressing and greater sleeping difficulties. They required more carer support and had lower health ratings. For the female groupings, the Asian women needed significantly more help with bathing than the Afro-Caribbean group. Conclusion In respect of ethnicity, there was more diversity in terms of functional, psychological and social parameters within the male group. Women may under report their need for assistance, as retaining stoicism can be salient for identity in an inner city community. Understanding of the impact of stroke within different ethnic inner city groups could aid the design and provision of stroke aftercare. Relevance to Clinical Practice Profiling of stroke patients can help in design and provision of post stroke care. Understanding how different racial groups report performing activities of daily living can contribute to culturally sensitive nursing care.

Research paper thumbnail of Selecting the sample

Evidence Based Nursing, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Genomic research: The landscape for nursing

Journal of Advanced Nursing

Research paper thumbnail of Supplemental Information 4: healthcareCOVID Service Evaluation Protocol

Research paper thumbnail of Supplemental Information 1: STROBE Checklist for healthcareCOVID

Research paper thumbnail of Table 1: Summary of participant characteristics, stratified by COVID-19 outcome

Research paper thumbnail of Figure 2: Bar graph of main location of work grouped by all participants (n = 6,152) and participants where the COVID-19 composite endpoint was reported (n = 1,806)

Research paper thumbnail of NMC code advice on digital communications

Nursing times, 2015

Nurses and midwives are increasingly using social media as a professional tool. This is reflected... more Nurses and midwives are increasingly using social media as a professional tool. This is reflected in the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) new professional code, which says nurses must use social media and other communication responsibly, respecting the right to privacy of others at all times. A growing body of literature documents the positive influence social media, when used appropriately, can have on nurses' practice and the care they deliver to patients. However, nurses need more guidance and training to ensure online professionalism and appropriate behaviour online. Requiring nurses and midwives to complete an online continuous professional development course on social networking at the point of revalidation could keep them up to date and promote online professionalism.

Research paper thumbnail of Supplemental Information 2: Supplemental Material for healthcareCOVID

Research paper thumbnail of Supplemental Information 3: Raw Dataset (Deidentified) with R Code

Research paper thumbnail of Fathers’ presence in the delivery room –implications for professional practice

Poster Presentation. Faculty Research Day, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, St. Augustine Campus... more Poster Presentation. Faculty Research Day, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, St. Augustine Campus. November 9th 2017.

Research paper thumbnail of Performing an A-G patient assessment: a step-by-step guide

The A-G method is a systematic and structured approach of assessing patients, useful both in rout... more The A-G method is a systematic and structured approach of assessing patients, useful both in routine and emergency situations. It is based on the ABCDE approach used when resuscitation may be needed, extended by two additional steps. The ability to perform an A-G assessment is a key nursing skill, as it should be standard practice not only in critically ill or deteriorating patients, but in all patients receiving care.

Research paper thumbnail of International student nurses use of social media for learning: A cross sectional survey

Research paper thumbnail of Demographic profiling of Caribbean and United Kingdom student nurses' use of social media for professional development

Journal of Professional Nursing

Research paper thumbnail of Dismantling racism in education: In 2020, the year of the nurse midwife, “it's time.”

Research paper thumbnail of healthcareCOVID: A national cross-sectional observational study identifying risk factors for developing suspected or confirmed COVID-19 in UK healthcare workers

Objective To establish the prevalence and risk factors for the development of suspected or confir... more Objective To establish the prevalence and risk factors for the development of suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection among healthcare workers (HCWs) in the United Kingdom (UK). Design Cross-sectional observational study. Setting UK-based primary and secondary care. Participants HCWs aged ≥18 years working between 1 February and 25 May 2020. Main outcome measures A composite endpoint of laboratory-confirmed diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, or self-isolation or hospitalisation due to suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Results Of 6152 eligible responses, the composite endpoint was present in 1806 (29.4%) HCWs, of whom 49 (0.8%) were hospitalised, 459 (7.5%) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, and 1776 (28.9%) reported self-isolation. The strongest risk factor associated with the presence of the primary composite endpoint was increasing frequency of contact with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE): ″Never″ (reference...