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Papers by Dr. Richard Mottershead PhD, MSc, RNMH, BN, BSc, PGCPD, RNT, FRSPH, FRSA, FHEA
Nurse researcher, Jun 27, 2024
Research Square (Research Square), May 29, 2024
Background: Arti cial intelligence (AI) is transforming health profession education (HPE) through... more Background: Arti cial intelligence (AI) is transforming health profession education (HPE) through personalized learning technologies. HPE students must also learn about AI to understand its impact on healthcare delivery. We examined HPE students' AI-related knowledge and attitudes, and perceived challenges in integrating AI in HPE. Methods: This cross-sectional included medical, nursing, physiotherapy, and clinical nutrition students from four public universities in Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Egypt. Data were collected between February and October 2023 via an online survey that covered ve main domains: bene ts of AI in healthcare, negative impact on patient trust, negative impact on the future of healthcare professionals, inclusion of AI in HPE curricula, and challenges hindering integration of AI in HPE. Results: Of 642 participants, 66.4% reported low AI knowledge levels. The UAE had the largest proportion of students with low knowledge (72.7%). The majority (54.4%) of participants had learned about AI outside their curriculum, mainly through social media (66%). Overall, 51.2% expressed positive attitudes toward AI, with Egypt showing the largest proportion of positive attitudes (59.1%). Although most participants viewed AI in healthcare positively (91%), signi cant variations were observed in other domains. The majority (77.6%) supported integrating AI in HPE, especially in Egypt (82.3%). A perceived negative impact of AI on patient trust was expressed by 43.5% of participants, particularly in Egypt (54.7%). Only 18.1% of participants were concerned about the impact of AI on future healthcare professionals, with the largest proportion from Egypt (33.0%). Some participants (34.4%) perceived AI integration as challenging, notably in the UAE (47.6%). Common barriers included lack of expert training (53%), awareness (50%), and interest in AI (41%). Conclusion: This study clari ed key considerations when integrating AI in HPE. Enhancing students' awareness and fostering innovation in an AI-driven medical landscape are crucial for effectively incorporating AI in HPE curricula. healthcare include early disease detection and diagnosis, personalized medicine, improved work ow, decreased workload, reduced costs, and improved overall e ciency in healthcare systems globally (7-9). The rapid encroachment of AI and its impact on healthcare has resulted in educational and healthcare leaders placing pressure on academic institutions to integrate AI applications in health profession education (HPE). This aims to equip future healthcare professionals to effectively navigate AI applications and function within intelligent healthcare systems. There is also growing research and development enthusiasm about embedding AI applications in HPE curricula. Recent studies showed AI readiness and acceptance among educators, who viewed AI as an adaptive learning tool that could relieve them of monotonous tasks and assist in providing constructive and individual feedback to students based on their individual learning needs (10, 11). Similarly, students reported AI technology aided them in receiving specialized assistance from educators and identifying learning needs and knowledge gaps (11). Importantly, there is consensus across studies that introducing AI in HPE is associated with preparing competent healthcare professionals, and leads to the retention of information and development of independent, lifelong learning, problem-solving, and clinical reasoning skills (10, 12). A recent study from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) involving rst-year medical students (N = 61) examined the implementation of AI-based simulation to assess non-psychomotor skills, including clinical decision-making and communication (13). The results demonstrated AI was a highly effective and acceptable assessment tool for both educators and students (13). Given the accelerated integration of AI in healthcare, it is essential that healthcare professionals are adequately trained in this new technology and graduates are prepared for AI early during their studies (14-16). Training in AI concepts must therefore be integrated into undergraduate HPE curricula to ensure students are exposed to AI early so they can navigate its application during practice (15). Despite enthusiasm about integrating AI in HPE and the increased amount of research on this topic, there is a lack of basic literacy and understanding of AI technology among HPE students (6, 17-20). This study aimed to respond to this identi ed lack of AI literacy, enhance awareness about AI in healthcare, and leverage the integration of AI into HPE by assessing knowledge, attitudes, and barriers related to the integration of AI in HPE among students in Arabic countries (21). This study is expected to contribute to establishing evidence to address the knowledge gap related to integrating AI in HPE. The ndings will support educational leaders to engage in building appropriate resources and infrastructure, promote international collaboration, and aid in disseminating information about AI and HPE in the Arab region. Aims and objectives This study used a sample of HPE students from four public universities in four Arab countries: Jordan, the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and Egypt. The speci c aims of this study were as follows. 1. To assess students' basic knowledge and training in AI, and sources of AI-related knowledge.
Journal of advanced nursing, May 7, 2024
International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being, Mar 11, 2024
Journal of pediatric nursing, Mar 1, 2024
F1000Research, Feb 5, 2024
Background This study sought to capture the perspectives and experiences of two subgroups of mili... more Background This study sought to capture the perspectives and experiences of two subgroups of military veterans, namely those who had previously been identified as offenders and those employed as practitioners within the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom. Methods The lead author undertook narrative inquiry in the form of life story research. The life stories of 17 in-depth interviews were conducted across England and Wales, allowing for insight into the lived experiences of two life story trajectories of the health of military veterans. Existing literature on salutogenesis, health, post-traumatic growth, and positive deviance has also been investigated. Results Life story interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed Open Peer Review Approval Status
Journal of Clinical Nursing, Dec 17, 2023
Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Dec 10, 2023
Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a globally prevalent behavioural diso... more Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a globally prevalent behavioural disorder, remains underdiagnosed, particularly among adults. This issue is exacerbated in the Arab region due to stigma and insufficient healthcare facilities and professionals. Despite the United Arab Emirates (UAE) efforts to improve mental healthcare, shortcomings persist. No studies in the UAE currently assesses the appropriateness of the screening system for ADHD and other behavioural issues. Furthermore, prevalence rates of ADHD, particularly within the young adult population, are absent. Aim To estimate the prevalence of ADHD amongst young adults attending university in UAE and examine its relationship with gender and academic outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional, correlational design was used. Young adults in their first year at university were recruited from different academic institutions across the UAE. The study utilized the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) for data collection. Results A sample of 406 young adults, aged between 18 and 20 years of age were recruited. Approximately, 34.7% (n = 141) reported symptoms suggestive of probable ADHD. Significantly lower grade point average marks were observed in participants with ADHD symptoms (M = 3.15) compared to those without (M = 3.35). Females reported symptoms of probable ADHD at higher rates than males, indicating possibly a potential screening deficiency and a potential stigma consequence. Conclusions The study demonstrates a high prevalence of probable ADHD in young adults, particularly among females attending university in the United Arab Emirates. Implications for early screening, service provision, and greater professional health training on this disorder are required.
It has been identified that populations of students within Higher Education often report much hig... more It has been identified that populations of students within Higher Education often report much higher levels of the symptoms of depression than the norm for their age group. In addition, levels of symptoms for anxiety can also be higher amongst students. A study found that reported levels of moderate to severe anxiety among second year students were nearly twice that of the general population (Webb et al 1996). Another later study conducted discovered that students were 1.64 times more likely to experience symptoms of mental ill health than the general population (Harrison et al 1999). The author has worked in the field of mental health both nationally and internationally. During this time the author has been fortunate and privileged to have encountered individuals who have shared their narratives regarding their endeavours to participate in Higher Education whilst managing their mental health. The authors aim was to utilise his current role as a lecturer practitioner to create oppor...
Mottershead, R (2021) maintaining resilience through restorative clinical supervision during the covid 19 pandemic within acute mental health services in wales, united kingdom. BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH, 18(SI-1): 67-71., 2021
Worldwide, governments and healthcare providers have pledged to bolster support for frontline wor... more Worldwide, governments and healthcare providers have pledged to bolster support for frontline workers as they continue to engage with the Covid 19 pandemic (World Health Organization, 2020). During the ongoing pandemic nurses have been required to move to different roles outside of their usual clinical responsibilities during unprecedented times. This paper reviews a pilot initiative entrusted to the author to provide clinical supervision within an acute mental health hospital which had undertaken a reallocation of clinical remit to meet the needs of older people diagnosed with mental illness and vulnerable to covid-19. This requirement meant that healthcare works, including nurses had to trial a new model of care and to enhance their clinical skill set to meet the needs of a different client group. Snowdon et al. (2017) advocates the use of clinical supervision to create a positive impact on the quality of care provided by healthcare workers and their underlining well-being. Responsive and proactive to the increasing demands and emerging stresses on the healthcare workers within an acute mental health hospital, the author was tasked to embed himself within the clinical setting to initiate a program of clinical supervision to maintain and enhance resilience within the workforce.
The authors propose that social prescribing should be reviewed as a health and social care strate... more The authors propose that social prescribing should be reviewed as a health and social care strategy to assist patients diagnosed with chronic illness in order to support existing traditional bio-medical treatments so that individuals receive a holistic care package that will create improvements in their health and well-being. Whilst, social prescribing strategies have been developed within western healthcare systems for over twenty years and are again, receiving renewed interest, there has been little evidence of its use within the MENA region. This Middle East region has predominantly continued to utilize pharmaceutical interventions for patients with chronic illness. Post-COVID-19 healthcare providers continue to look for innovative strategies within a global economic downturn crisis whilst also looking to address the detrimental effects on the treatments of chronic illnesses. The use of social prescribing utilizes psychological and social factors rather than an overreliance on the bio-medical model which relies on biological interventions to chronic illnesses. Firstly, the authors recommend for the of social prescribing in order to create a holistic approach to combating the health and social care determinants of those diagnosed with chronic illness within the Middle Eastern region. This paper will conduct a scoping review of health models and present three models that demonstrate how the use of social prescribing could be used encourage a self-management approach as a means of aiding patients to become more independent of in-patient care and current medically led interventions. Secondly, the authors will highlight three health models to demonstrate the theoretical evidence base of how social prescribing could be aligned with a health strategy to treat chronic illness in the Middle East.
F1000Research
Social prescribing is a way of connecting individuals to a source of support within the community... more Social prescribing is a way of connecting individuals to a source of support within the community to help improve their health and well-being. Social prescribing programmes are being widely promoted within the United Kingdom (UK) and United States as non-pharmaceutical interventions for those living with addiction and substance misuse needs. These needs have been exasperated by the recent COVID-19 pandemic and global economic crisis, with emerging research indicating short-term and long-term detrimental effects on physical and mental health due to substance misuse and addictions. Psychosocial interventions utilize psychological or social factors rather than an overreliance on biological interventions to treat the health impacts of mental illnesses such as addictions and substance use disorder. In this paper, I will discuss the associated determinants of addictions and substance for the military veteran population, as well as how the social prescribing of psychosocial interventions c...
Background. Obesity is a problem that has reached epidemic proportions around the globe, attainin... more Background. Obesity is a problem that has reached epidemic proportions around the globe, attaining an alarming level in Arab Gulf countries. Poor diets and a lack of essential nutrients being consumed by pregnant women has been acknowledged, and it is recognised that parental eating habits and preferences can contribute to the development of unhealthy diets in children. However, there have been no studies exploring diet and eating habits that have targeted expectant parents and their families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Aim. To explore the diet and eating habits of expectant parents and their families during pregnancy and test the feasibility of introducing an EatWell Assist workshop and diary, to increase awareness of healthy eating to improve family diet and nutritional status. Method. Participants were recruited from three study sites in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Initially, a purposive sample of 20 expectant mothers and 10 expectant fathers were interviewed. Phase 2 of the stud...
This study presents the personal testimonies of male British ex-Armed Forces personnel who have e... more This study presents the personal testimonies of male British ex-Armed Forces personnel who have experienced violence and abuse victimisation that was perpetrated by civilian female partners. In this research, we argue that to embark upon any understanding of the domestic lives of military personnel, an appreciation of the linkages to the cultural context of the military institution is necessary. Understanding the influence of the military institution beyond the military domain is crucial. We unveil the nature and character of the violence and abuse and how the servicemen negotiated their relationships. In doing so, we highlight the embodiment of military discipline, skills and tactics in the home-not ones of violence which may be routinely linked to military masculinities; rather ones of restraint, tolerance, stoicism and the reduction of a threat to inconsequential individual significance.
F1000Research, 2021
Non-pharmaceutical interventions for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder are beco... more Non-pharmaceutical interventions for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder are becoming a more popular way to address some of the social and personal needs identified by this group. Horticultural therapy or growing and eating food together provides several ways to increase mood, improve nutritional status, reduce loneliness and reduce the physical health impacts of mental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder. In this paper we will discuss some of the issues people living with post-traumatic stress disorder might face. We will also provide an overview of the therapeutic effects of these approaches and how they will be applied in a locally identified group.
Illness, Crisis & Loss, 2017
This study presents the personal testimonies of male British ex-Armed Forces personnel who have e... more This study presents the personal testimonies of male British ex-Armed Forces personnel who have experienced violence and abuse victimization that was perpetrated by civilian female partners. In this research, we argue that to embark upon any understanding of the domestic lives of military personnel, an appreciation of the linkages to the cultural context of the military institution is necessary. Understanding the influence of the military institution beyond the military domain is crucial. We unveil the nature and character of the violence and abuse and how the servicemen negotiated their relationships. In doing so, we highlight the embodiment of military discipline, skills, and tactics in the home—not ones of violence which may be routinely linked to military masculinities; rather ones of restraint, tolerance, stoicism, and the reduction of a threat to inconsequential individual significance.
The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 2011
PurposeIt is generally agreed that carers in mental health care play a vital role in helping peop... more PurposeIt is generally agreed that carers in mental health care play a vital role in helping people to maintain their place in the community and reducing the time clients spend in hospital or residential settings. The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual approach to involving carers in higher education by acknowledging their contribution to improving practice and identify the impact upon student learning in mental health and social care professions.Design/methodology/approachA brief review of the policy and literature on involving carers in mental health services and education explored the historical and current influences upon practice. This was then applied to the experience of the authors when teaching nursing and social work students in a higher educational setting and evaluated as developing outcomes in carer involvement practice.FindingsRelationships between carers and students in health and social care may be created in higher education settings that can develop s...
Criminology and Criminal Justice, 2012
ABSTRACT The article draws on perceptions of those working in professional capacities with Europe... more ABSTRACT The article draws on perceptions of those working in professional capacities with European migrants in one area of the UK, to explore understandings about the relationship between European migrants and crime at the local level. The qualitative study informing the article involved semi-structured interviews with representatives from the criminal justice system (CJS) and community representatives. A key finding of the study was that both CJS and community representative respondent accounts were largely congruent. European migrants were more likely, in respondent accounts, to be victims, rather than perpetrators, of crime. Much of the predominantly ‘low-level’ crime associated with European migrant offending was reported to be largely a function of cultural difference and based on misunderstanding of UK law and CJS processes. The article concludes with some implications for the enculturalization and education of new migrants and the fostering of better understanding between European migrants and CJS agents and processes.
This Conference Paper is brought to you for free and open access by the Nursing, Medical Sciences... more This Conference Paper is brought to you for free and open access by the Nursing, Medical Sciences and Health at Glyndŵr University Research Online. It has been accepted for inclusion in Centre for Health and Community Studies by an authorized administrator of Glyndŵr University ...
Nurse researcher, Jun 27, 2024
Research Square (Research Square), May 29, 2024
Background: Arti cial intelligence (AI) is transforming health profession education (HPE) through... more Background: Arti cial intelligence (AI) is transforming health profession education (HPE) through personalized learning technologies. HPE students must also learn about AI to understand its impact on healthcare delivery. We examined HPE students' AI-related knowledge and attitudes, and perceived challenges in integrating AI in HPE. Methods: This cross-sectional included medical, nursing, physiotherapy, and clinical nutrition students from four public universities in Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Egypt. Data were collected between February and October 2023 via an online survey that covered ve main domains: bene ts of AI in healthcare, negative impact on patient trust, negative impact on the future of healthcare professionals, inclusion of AI in HPE curricula, and challenges hindering integration of AI in HPE. Results: Of 642 participants, 66.4% reported low AI knowledge levels. The UAE had the largest proportion of students with low knowledge (72.7%). The majority (54.4%) of participants had learned about AI outside their curriculum, mainly through social media (66%). Overall, 51.2% expressed positive attitudes toward AI, with Egypt showing the largest proportion of positive attitudes (59.1%). Although most participants viewed AI in healthcare positively (91%), signi cant variations were observed in other domains. The majority (77.6%) supported integrating AI in HPE, especially in Egypt (82.3%). A perceived negative impact of AI on patient trust was expressed by 43.5% of participants, particularly in Egypt (54.7%). Only 18.1% of participants were concerned about the impact of AI on future healthcare professionals, with the largest proportion from Egypt (33.0%). Some participants (34.4%) perceived AI integration as challenging, notably in the UAE (47.6%). Common barriers included lack of expert training (53%), awareness (50%), and interest in AI (41%). Conclusion: This study clari ed key considerations when integrating AI in HPE. Enhancing students' awareness and fostering innovation in an AI-driven medical landscape are crucial for effectively incorporating AI in HPE curricula. healthcare include early disease detection and diagnosis, personalized medicine, improved work ow, decreased workload, reduced costs, and improved overall e ciency in healthcare systems globally (7-9). The rapid encroachment of AI and its impact on healthcare has resulted in educational and healthcare leaders placing pressure on academic institutions to integrate AI applications in health profession education (HPE). This aims to equip future healthcare professionals to effectively navigate AI applications and function within intelligent healthcare systems. There is also growing research and development enthusiasm about embedding AI applications in HPE curricula. Recent studies showed AI readiness and acceptance among educators, who viewed AI as an adaptive learning tool that could relieve them of monotonous tasks and assist in providing constructive and individual feedback to students based on their individual learning needs (10, 11). Similarly, students reported AI technology aided them in receiving specialized assistance from educators and identifying learning needs and knowledge gaps (11). Importantly, there is consensus across studies that introducing AI in HPE is associated with preparing competent healthcare professionals, and leads to the retention of information and development of independent, lifelong learning, problem-solving, and clinical reasoning skills (10, 12). A recent study from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) involving rst-year medical students (N = 61) examined the implementation of AI-based simulation to assess non-psychomotor skills, including clinical decision-making and communication (13). The results demonstrated AI was a highly effective and acceptable assessment tool for both educators and students (13). Given the accelerated integration of AI in healthcare, it is essential that healthcare professionals are adequately trained in this new technology and graduates are prepared for AI early during their studies (14-16). Training in AI concepts must therefore be integrated into undergraduate HPE curricula to ensure students are exposed to AI early so they can navigate its application during practice (15). Despite enthusiasm about integrating AI in HPE and the increased amount of research on this topic, there is a lack of basic literacy and understanding of AI technology among HPE students (6, 17-20). This study aimed to respond to this identi ed lack of AI literacy, enhance awareness about AI in healthcare, and leverage the integration of AI into HPE by assessing knowledge, attitudes, and barriers related to the integration of AI in HPE among students in Arabic countries (21). This study is expected to contribute to establishing evidence to address the knowledge gap related to integrating AI in HPE. The ndings will support educational leaders to engage in building appropriate resources and infrastructure, promote international collaboration, and aid in disseminating information about AI and HPE in the Arab region. Aims and objectives This study used a sample of HPE students from four public universities in four Arab countries: Jordan, the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and Egypt. The speci c aims of this study were as follows. 1. To assess students' basic knowledge and training in AI, and sources of AI-related knowledge.
Journal of advanced nursing, May 7, 2024
International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being, Mar 11, 2024
Journal of pediatric nursing, Mar 1, 2024
F1000Research, Feb 5, 2024
Background This study sought to capture the perspectives and experiences of two subgroups of mili... more Background This study sought to capture the perspectives and experiences of two subgroups of military veterans, namely those who had previously been identified as offenders and those employed as practitioners within the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom. Methods The lead author undertook narrative inquiry in the form of life story research. The life stories of 17 in-depth interviews were conducted across England and Wales, allowing for insight into the lived experiences of two life story trajectories of the health of military veterans. Existing literature on salutogenesis, health, post-traumatic growth, and positive deviance has also been investigated. Results Life story interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed Open Peer Review Approval Status
Journal of Clinical Nursing, Dec 17, 2023
Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Dec 10, 2023
Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a globally prevalent behavioural diso... more Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a globally prevalent behavioural disorder, remains underdiagnosed, particularly among adults. This issue is exacerbated in the Arab region due to stigma and insufficient healthcare facilities and professionals. Despite the United Arab Emirates (UAE) efforts to improve mental healthcare, shortcomings persist. No studies in the UAE currently assesses the appropriateness of the screening system for ADHD and other behavioural issues. Furthermore, prevalence rates of ADHD, particularly within the young adult population, are absent. Aim To estimate the prevalence of ADHD amongst young adults attending university in UAE and examine its relationship with gender and academic outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional, correlational design was used. Young adults in their first year at university were recruited from different academic institutions across the UAE. The study utilized the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) for data collection. Results A sample of 406 young adults, aged between 18 and 20 years of age were recruited. Approximately, 34.7% (n = 141) reported symptoms suggestive of probable ADHD. Significantly lower grade point average marks were observed in participants with ADHD symptoms (M = 3.15) compared to those without (M = 3.35). Females reported symptoms of probable ADHD at higher rates than males, indicating possibly a potential screening deficiency and a potential stigma consequence. Conclusions The study demonstrates a high prevalence of probable ADHD in young adults, particularly among females attending university in the United Arab Emirates. Implications for early screening, service provision, and greater professional health training on this disorder are required.
It has been identified that populations of students within Higher Education often report much hig... more It has been identified that populations of students within Higher Education often report much higher levels of the symptoms of depression than the norm for their age group. In addition, levels of symptoms for anxiety can also be higher amongst students. A study found that reported levels of moderate to severe anxiety among second year students were nearly twice that of the general population (Webb et al 1996). Another later study conducted discovered that students were 1.64 times more likely to experience symptoms of mental ill health than the general population (Harrison et al 1999). The author has worked in the field of mental health both nationally and internationally. During this time the author has been fortunate and privileged to have encountered individuals who have shared their narratives regarding their endeavours to participate in Higher Education whilst managing their mental health. The authors aim was to utilise his current role as a lecturer practitioner to create oppor...
Mottershead, R (2021) maintaining resilience through restorative clinical supervision during the covid 19 pandemic within acute mental health services in wales, united kingdom. BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH, 18(SI-1): 67-71., 2021
Worldwide, governments and healthcare providers have pledged to bolster support for frontline wor... more Worldwide, governments and healthcare providers have pledged to bolster support for frontline workers as they continue to engage with the Covid 19 pandemic (World Health Organization, 2020). During the ongoing pandemic nurses have been required to move to different roles outside of their usual clinical responsibilities during unprecedented times. This paper reviews a pilot initiative entrusted to the author to provide clinical supervision within an acute mental health hospital which had undertaken a reallocation of clinical remit to meet the needs of older people diagnosed with mental illness and vulnerable to covid-19. This requirement meant that healthcare works, including nurses had to trial a new model of care and to enhance their clinical skill set to meet the needs of a different client group. Snowdon et al. (2017) advocates the use of clinical supervision to create a positive impact on the quality of care provided by healthcare workers and their underlining well-being. Responsive and proactive to the increasing demands and emerging stresses on the healthcare workers within an acute mental health hospital, the author was tasked to embed himself within the clinical setting to initiate a program of clinical supervision to maintain and enhance resilience within the workforce.
The authors propose that social prescribing should be reviewed as a health and social care strate... more The authors propose that social prescribing should be reviewed as a health and social care strategy to assist patients diagnosed with chronic illness in order to support existing traditional bio-medical treatments so that individuals receive a holistic care package that will create improvements in their health and well-being. Whilst, social prescribing strategies have been developed within western healthcare systems for over twenty years and are again, receiving renewed interest, there has been little evidence of its use within the MENA region. This Middle East region has predominantly continued to utilize pharmaceutical interventions for patients with chronic illness. Post-COVID-19 healthcare providers continue to look for innovative strategies within a global economic downturn crisis whilst also looking to address the detrimental effects on the treatments of chronic illnesses. The use of social prescribing utilizes psychological and social factors rather than an overreliance on the bio-medical model which relies on biological interventions to chronic illnesses. Firstly, the authors recommend for the of social prescribing in order to create a holistic approach to combating the health and social care determinants of those diagnosed with chronic illness within the Middle Eastern region. This paper will conduct a scoping review of health models and present three models that demonstrate how the use of social prescribing could be used encourage a self-management approach as a means of aiding patients to become more independent of in-patient care and current medically led interventions. Secondly, the authors will highlight three health models to demonstrate the theoretical evidence base of how social prescribing could be aligned with a health strategy to treat chronic illness in the Middle East.
F1000Research
Social prescribing is a way of connecting individuals to a source of support within the community... more Social prescribing is a way of connecting individuals to a source of support within the community to help improve their health and well-being. Social prescribing programmes are being widely promoted within the United Kingdom (UK) and United States as non-pharmaceutical interventions for those living with addiction and substance misuse needs. These needs have been exasperated by the recent COVID-19 pandemic and global economic crisis, with emerging research indicating short-term and long-term detrimental effects on physical and mental health due to substance misuse and addictions. Psychosocial interventions utilize psychological or social factors rather than an overreliance on biological interventions to treat the health impacts of mental illnesses such as addictions and substance use disorder. In this paper, I will discuss the associated determinants of addictions and substance for the military veteran population, as well as how the social prescribing of psychosocial interventions c...
Background. Obesity is a problem that has reached epidemic proportions around the globe, attainin... more Background. Obesity is a problem that has reached epidemic proportions around the globe, attaining an alarming level in Arab Gulf countries. Poor diets and a lack of essential nutrients being consumed by pregnant women has been acknowledged, and it is recognised that parental eating habits and preferences can contribute to the development of unhealthy diets in children. However, there have been no studies exploring diet and eating habits that have targeted expectant parents and their families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Aim. To explore the diet and eating habits of expectant parents and their families during pregnancy and test the feasibility of introducing an EatWell Assist workshop and diary, to increase awareness of healthy eating to improve family diet and nutritional status. Method. Participants were recruited from three study sites in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Initially, a purposive sample of 20 expectant mothers and 10 expectant fathers were interviewed. Phase 2 of the stud...
This study presents the personal testimonies of male British ex-Armed Forces personnel who have e... more This study presents the personal testimonies of male British ex-Armed Forces personnel who have experienced violence and abuse victimisation that was perpetrated by civilian female partners. In this research, we argue that to embark upon any understanding of the domestic lives of military personnel, an appreciation of the linkages to the cultural context of the military institution is necessary. Understanding the influence of the military institution beyond the military domain is crucial. We unveil the nature and character of the violence and abuse and how the servicemen negotiated their relationships. In doing so, we highlight the embodiment of military discipline, skills and tactics in the home-not ones of violence which may be routinely linked to military masculinities; rather ones of restraint, tolerance, stoicism and the reduction of a threat to inconsequential individual significance.
F1000Research, 2021
Non-pharmaceutical interventions for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder are beco... more Non-pharmaceutical interventions for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder are becoming a more popular way to address some of the social and personal needs identified by this group. Horticultural therapy or growing and eating food together provides several ways to increase mood, improve nutritional status, reduce loneliness and reduce the physical health impacts of mental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder. In this paper we will discuss some of the issues people living with post-traumatic stress disorder might face. We will also provide an overview of the therapeutic effects of these approaches and how they will be applied in a locally identified group.
Illness, Crisis & Loss, 2017
This study presents the personal testimonies of male British ex-Armed Forces personnel who have e... more This study presents the personal testimonies of male British ex-Armed Forces personnel who have experienced violence and abuse victimization that was perpetrated by civilian female partners. In this research, we argue that to embark upon any understanding of the domestic lives of military personnel, an appreciation of the linkages to the cultural context of the military institution is necessary. Understanding the influence of the military institution beyond the military domain is crucial. We unveil the nature and character of the violence and abuse and how the servicemen negotiated their relationships. In doing so, we highlight the embodiment of military discipline, skills, and tactics in the home—not ones of violence which may be routinely linked to military masculinities; rather ones of restraint, tolerance, stoicism, and the reduction of a threat to inconsequential individual significance.
The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 2011
PurposeIt is generally agreed that carers in mental health care play a vital role in helping peop... more PurposeIt is generally agreed that carers in mental health care play a vital role in helping people to maintain their place in the community and reducing the time clients spend in hospital or residential settings. The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual approach to involving carers in higher education by acknowledging their contribution to improving practice and identify the impact upon student learning in mental health and social care professions.Design/methodology/approachA brief review of the policy and literature on involving carers in mental health services and education explored the historical and current influences upon practice. This was then applied to the experience of the authors when teaching nursing and social work students in a higher educational setting and evaluated as developing outcomes in carer involvement practice.FindingsRelationships between carers and students in health and social care may be created in higher education settings that can develop s...
Criminology and Criminal Justice, 2012
ABSTRACT The article draws on perceptions of those working in professional capacities with Europe... more ABSTRACT The article draws on perceptions of those working in professional capacities with European migrants in one area of the UK, to explore understandings about the relationship between European migrants and crime at the local level. The qualitative study informing the article involved semi-structured interviews with representatives from the criminal justice system (CJS) and community representatives. A key finding of the study was that both CJS and community representative respondent accounts were largely congruent. European migrants were more likely, in respondent accounts, to be victims, rather than perpetrators, of crime. Much of the predominantly ‘low-level’ crime associated with European migrant offending was reported to be largely a function of cultural difference and based on misunderstanding of UK law and CJS processes. The article concludes with some implications for the enculturalization and education of new migrants and the fostering of better understanding between European migrants and CJS agents and processes.
This Conference Paper is brought to you for free and open access by the Nursing, Medical Sciences... more This Conference Paper is brought to you for free and open access by the Nursing, Medical Sciences and Health at Glyndŵr University Research Online. It has been accepted for inclusion in Centre for Health and Community Studies by an authorized administrator of Glyndŵr University ...