BACKGROUND In 2010 a retrospective audit was undertaken to assess the viability of using PROMs in patients with symptomatic cardiac arrhythmias having undergone percutaneous arrhythmia ablation. A response rate of 74 % was achieved, with finding suggesting that arrhythmia patients reported a significant impact on their work, social and family life. AIMS To conduct a qualitative cross sectiona...

BACKGROUND Previous research suggests that the presentation of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) may differ in women and men. No study has prospectively evaluated the role of a comprehensive set of typical and atypical symptoms and whether different symptoms on presentation predict ACS diagnosis in women and men. METHODS AND RESULTS We directly observed 246 women and 276 men seen in the emergenc...

The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two individual-level psychotherapy interventions: (a) treatment as usual consisting of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and (b) work-focused CBT (W-CBT) that integrated work aspects early into the treatment. Both interventions were carried out by psychotherapists with employees on sick leave because of common mental disorders (depressi...

The current political climate and reversals of gains made during the Civil Rights Movement underscore urgent need for preparing emerging social workers to effectively address white supremacy in work practice. Antiracism education aims ensure competent antiracist practice towards goal eradicating all its forms. Given widening racial disparities evident income, health educational outcomes, it is ...