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Item Healthcare experiences of people living with medically unexplained symptoms: a systematic review(MA Healthcare, 2024-03-06) Shillaker, Joanna; Gibson, Caroline; Churchill, JulieA diagnosis of medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) is made when a person reports a complaint for which no organic disease can be detected. People with MUS commonly present to primary care services in the UK; however, there is no consensus regarding the evidence base for care. This literature review explores the experiences of these patients when they interact with health services. The following themes emerged: experience of diagnosis; expectations; communication; and healthful relationships. People with MUS report negative experiences of health care. Nurses in primary care have an opportunity to provide person-centred care to support these patients, and research could explore the potential contribution of nurses working in primary care in the UK to support them and enhance the evidence base for practice.Item A qualitative meta-synthesis of studies of patients' experience of exercise interventions in advanced cancer(Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-01-04) Young, Julie; Lloyd, Anna; Haraldsdottir, ErnaBackground: People with advanced cancer often experience reduced functional capacity and quality of life. Research evaluating the potential benefit of exercise programmes for limiting such decline is accumulating. However, an appraisal of the evidence that considers the patient experience of exercise programmes, what mattered to them and what motivated and encouraged them to engage in exercise, has not been published. The aim of this meta-synthesis was to identify, appraise and bring together evidence from qualitative research in this area. Methods: Four databases were searched from 2nd January to 8th January 2023 for relevant studies. Qualitative studies investigating the experience of exercise as an intervention for adults with advanced cancer were included. Major findings and study characteristics were extracted. Findings were summarised, compared, and synthesised using meta-synthesis. Results: Eight studies were eligible and generated seven sub themes which informed the construction of three key themes: (1) Impact of Delivery Method; (2) Emerging Motivation; and (3) Physical Impact. Conclusion: The analysis revealed that exercise has the potential to positively influence all four dimensions of well-being: physical, psychological, social, and spiritual, for people with advanced cancer. Future research is required to consider the differential impact that the type, volume, and duration of exercise may have on the exercise experience for this patient group.Item A qualitative study of family members' experiences of their loved one developing dementia and their subsequent placement in a nursing home(Wiley, 2021-02-07) Fekonja, Zvonka; Kmetec, Sergej; Novak, Barbara; McCormack, Brendan; Mlinar Reljić, NatašaAim: To investigate the family members' experiences with receiving help and support while their loved one develops dementia and their subsequent placement in nursing homes.Item Balancing life and death during the golden minute – midwives’ experiences of performing newborn resuscitation(Dove Press, 2020-09-17) Ljungblad, Linda Wike; Skovdahl, Kirsti; McCormack, Brendan; Dahl, BentePurpose: To explore midwives’ experiences in performing newborn resuscitation on maternity wards.