More than half of patients with auto-immune conditions experience mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, yet the majority are rarely or never asked in clinic about mental health symptoms, according to new research from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London. The low level of reporting we identified is a major concern […]
Simple adjustments to follow-up care could help relieve anxiety for kidney cancer patients
Small changes to follow-up care could produce big benefits for people who have had surgery for kidney cancer, according to the first in-depth study of patient experience after surgery for kidney cancer. The research explored the experiences and perspectives of people who had had surgery for kidney cancer in two online focus groups, providing a […]
GP survey reveals health and healthcare inequalities of trans and non-binary adults
Trans and non-binary adults are more likely than the general population to experience long term health conditions, including mental health problems, dementia and learning disabilities, and to be autistic, according to new research. The study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, also found that while trans and non-binary adults report no […]
Why people take part in screening for atrial fibrillation: insights from the SAFER trial
People who decided to take part in screening for atrial fibrillation, a common heart condition, believed strongly in the benefits of screening, according to new research. The in-depth study of 23 participants in the SAFER trial of screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) looks at why these participants opted in and provides insight into their understanding of the […]
Relationships with clinicians and adverse medical experiences affect medication adherence amongst lupus patients
New research highlights the impact of current and past medical interactions – especially adverse experiences – on medication adherence amongst lupus patients and indicates the clinician behaviours that help. People with incurable systemic auto-immune conditions, including lupus, often need lifelong medications to slow or stop the progression of the disease. Despite the fact that the […]
What should we do about patient experience in primary care?
By Dr Jenni Burt, Senior Research Associate, Cambridge Centre for Health Services Research I’ve never been a very good long-distance runner, but in finally seeing through our NIHR programme grant on patient experience I feel like I’ve crossed the line at an ultramarathon. In a good way, I hasten to add, with five years’ investigation […]