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MacMillan Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Academic Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust @nottmhospitals.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social #psychooncology #prehab #prognosis #cansky #oncosky
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Hospital-acquired deconditioning shows how treatments can have unintended consequences—impacting mental, physical, and social health. In #CancerCare, we must see the bigger picture, to help patients truly thrive. #ComplexInterventions #PsuchoOncology #OncSky #MedSky

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

Fantastic insights on #ImprovementScience and #Implementation! In our work on psychological #prehab, my team has been pushing the boundaries of preventative care in cancer. Looking forward to delving deeper into this and contributing our the field’s evolution!

submitted 42 days ago • 0 comments

🎉 Proud to have helped develop can-empower.org.uk ! This free resource empowers people to manage the psychological challenges of #cancer. Co-created with experts & patients, using the Person-Based Approach, #ACT & self-efficacy theory. Explore & share! 🌟 #CancerSupport #PsychoOncology

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

As clinician, I have found power analysis for #MultilevelModelling a challenge! The paper and app below are definitely a step in the right direction for us non-statistician folk.

submitted 70 days ago • 1 comment

Healthcare too often shies away from admitting mistakes—but recognising the need for #QualityImprovement is where transformation begins. A must-read for anyone committed to better care, co-authored by one of the best in the field and an inspiring mentor @nsiriwardena.bsky.social

submitted 71 days ago • 0 comments

AI shows huge promise in #PredictionModelling, but it’s far from foolproof—it’s a tool that requires rigorous evaluation and clinical judgement. A must-read on performance measures for predictive AI models. Transparent reporting is a must - TRIPOD-AI statement: www.bmj.com/content/385/... #medsky

submitted 72 days ago • 2 comments

With evidence suggesting that #CBT and #mentalhealth #rehab improve #LongCovid symptoms, attention to the psychological mechanisms contributing to its development could unlock even more effective solutions!

submitted 76 days ago • 0 comments

Functional impairment, neurological symptoms, and other diagnoses are high, up to 24 months from COVID-19 infection. What are the mechanisms, what could this mean?

submitted 86 days ago • 0 comments

ONE week left to get your conference abstracts in for #BPOS2025! 🗓️✨ We're looking forward to seeing you in Manchester 26th - 28th March, celebrating 40 years of BPOS 🎉 and top notch #psychooncology research 📚💡. Submit an abstract here: 🔗 delegate-reg.co.uk/bpos2025/ Booking info available soon. 🛎️

submitted 86 days ago • 0 comments

Essential points which the grant's Applicant Guidance Notes won't tell you (part 2 of 2)...

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

Essential points which the grant's Applicant Guidance Notes won't tell you (part 1 of 2)...

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

Brilliant resource linking to numerous psychology-related communities

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

Findings from electronic nudges - a promising principle for digital health interventions!

submitted 100 days ago • 0 comments

As a member of Patient Advisory Panel put it recently: "the mental aspect is greater than the physical aspect" in cancer

submitted 101 days ago • 0 comments

Psychological skills in nursing can be revolutionary. Nurse-led groundbreaking sleep-restriction therapy for insomnia:

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🚨 Abstract submissions are now OPEN for the 2025 BPOS Annual Conference! Join us at Manchester Holiday Inn-City Centre, 27-28 March, with a pre-conference event on 26 March. 🔗 Details & submissions: www.delegate-reg.co.uk/bpos2025/ ⏰ Deadline: 9 December 2024. #BPOS2025

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Psychological preparation (#prehabilitation) is key in #HSCT.🔑 🔍 But what should we pay attention to when designing #RCTs and #groupinterventions to support patients' psychological readiness? Our findings: doi.org/10.1016/j.ej... #BMT #cancer

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