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Niro Siriwardena @nsiriwardena.bsky.social · 26d

1/5 'Every day was a learning curve’: implementing COVID-19 triage protocols in UK ambulance services—a qualitative study of staff experiences: latest from TRIM (What TRIage model is safest and most effective for the Management of 999 callers with suspected COVID-19?) emj.bmj.com/content/earl...

‘Every day was a learning curve’: implementing COVID-19 triage protocols in UK ambulance services—a qualitative study of staff experiences

Background TRIM (What TRIage model is safest and most effective for the Management of 999 callers with suspected COVID-19? A linked outcome study) was an evaluation of models used to triage and manage...

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Adam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social · 26d

Paper out: Lessons from the PROTECT-CH COVID-19 platform trial in care homes - important that we learn from our experiences with this large platform trial during the pandemic and use these to shape future care home trial infrastructure.

Read it here: www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hta/publishe...

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Aug 7

Working in cancer or palliative care? This upcoming webinar (23 Sept) is worth a look! Clinical approaches + national developments from leading voices in the field.

Hosted by ACP-UK, CHANN & PSYCAP. Open to all.

👇 Link to register

acpuk.org.uk/event/workin...

#psychooncology #palliativecare

Working Psychologically in Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care

ACP-UK, CHANN and the PSYCAP (Psycho-Oncology, Cancer and Palliative care) group invite you to join our experienced speakers for an afternoon of thoughtful reflection and discussion around new ways of...

acpuk.org.uk

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Jun 30

📢Preprint! We mapped psychological care in non-hospice #PalliativeCare in England.

Most services lack full-time specialist staff. Support often limited to cancer patients. Systems fragmented.

As #AssistedDying gains momentum, this is part of the bigger conversation.

📄 doi.org/10.6084/m9.f...

Imbalanced psychological care provision in non-hospice based palliative services across England: A nationwide, cross-sectional survey

AbstractObjectives: To map the provision of specialist psychological care in non-hospice palliative settings across England, identifying patterns, variations, and barriers to implementing best practic...

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Niro Siriwardena @nsiriwardena.bsky.social · Jun 1

Realist review led by @gregwhitley.bsky.social will enhance understanding of how to improve acute prehospital pain management in children and young people for testing and refinement within a realist evaluation @nihr.bsky.social @mbaliousis.bsky.social
openresearch.nihr.ac.uk/articles/4-4...

NIHR Open Research Article: improving Pain mAnagement for childreN and young people attendeD by Ambulance (PANDA): protocol for a realist review..

Read the latest article version by Georgie Nicholls, Georgette Eaton, Marishona Ortega, Kacper Sumera, Michael Baliousis, Jessica Hodgson, Despina Laparidou, Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena, Paul Leight...

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · May 20

❓Ever wondered how virtual reality helps people psychologically?

Our new systematic review explores VR outcomes, techniques, and underlying processes and mechanisms in palliative care.

Now at: doi.org/10.1136/spca...

#PalliativeCare #VirtualReality #PsychoOncology #DigitalHealth #PsychSky #CanSky

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · May 15

❓What is it like to live with sarcoma?

Our new meta-synthesis brings together the psychological experiences from pre-diagnosis through survivorship—revealing distinct emotional, relational, and identity challenges.

dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon....

#Sarcoma #PsychoOncology #CancerCare #CanSky #PsychSky

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Apr 29

🔵 Which psychological mechanisms predict future distress in cancer?

Our rapid review offers a clearer picture — to help improve risk stratification, intervention targeting, and research priorities:

doi.org/10.6084/m9.f...

#PsychoOncology #CancerResearch #PsychSky #CanSky #Prehab

Psychological mechanisms predicting future distress in cancer: A rapid review of prospective studies

BackgroundPsychological distress during cancer treatment is prevalent, with up to half of patients affected irrespective of diagnosis. This review aimed to identify modifiable psychological mechanisms...

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Apr 24

Very important work, on something that affects everyone at some point.

Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · Apr 24

New #grief research centre - the first of its kind in the UK - launched today.

The Centre, led by @goodgrieffest.bsky.social founders @lucyselman.bsky.social & @leseldawson.bsky.social, hopes to change public attitudes towards grief & improve community support for the bereaved.

bit.ly/42YCRVi

New UK Centre hopes to change public attitudes towards grief

Grief affects everyone but is still very much a taboo subject in the UK. A new Centre - the first of its kind in the UK - hopes to shift public attitudes towards grief and create communities that are ...

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Apr 17

Some small steps to better code-writing here that can make a load of difference 👍
#PsychSky

Communications Psychology @commspsychol.nature.com · Apr 17

Programming is essential for research in neuroscience and psychology. This Primer introduces ten principles guiding researchers toward writing clear, adaptable, and easily shareable code, supporting reproducible science.
@martinhebart.bsky.social @tsawallis.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Ten principles for reliable, efficient, and adaptable coding in psychology and cognitive neuroscience - Communications Psychology

Programming is essential for modern research in neuroscience and psychology, but it can quickly become a source of frustration and error. This Primer introduces ten practical principles guiding resear...

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UK Oncology Nursing Society @ukons.bsky.social · Apr 14

SURVEY! ✍️

To better support people with chronic pain after cancer, clinical recommendations have been produced. To help us understand which are most important, share your opinions to help identify future research questions. Complete this survey: uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#CancerResearch

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

uwe.eu.qualtrics.com

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Apr 9

The British Psychosocial Oncology Society celebrating the inaugural #WPOD

We have our mission.

@bposociety.bsky.social
#psycho-oncology #CanSky #OncSky

bposociety.bsky.social @bposociety.bsky.social · Apr 9

Did you know that today is the inaugural World Psycho-Oncology Day (#WPOD)?

We’re using this as a chance to highlight some of the work our members do, starting with our recent conference prize recipients:
Best oral presentation: Dr James Rathbone, Improving outcomes in psycho-oncology services through innovative service design and delivery: implementing and evaluating a new approach
Best flash talk: Deborah Critoph, "I did it to protect them": Young people, supporters and healthcare professionals experiences of triadic communication
Best poster: Grant Punnett, The development of a Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM) in the Adoptive Cell Therapy (ACT) setting
Delegate choice best poster: Lana Cook, Understanding the Lived Experiences of People Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in Northern Ireland: A Study Protocol for a Grounded Theory Approach

Our prize winners from left to right - Grant Punnett, James Rathbone, Lana Cook

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Apr 3

Welcome @lcheathcote.bsky.social!

Can't wait to see the results of your work on body core belief mapping, and use them to upgrade our #psycho-oncology interventions 👍

#CanSky #OncSky #PsychSky

lcheathcote.bsky.social @lcheathcote.bsky.social · Apr 2

Hello Bluesky friends 👋 To celebrate moving to the blue side, here's a recent memory from our Body Mindset Mapping retreat at beautiful @casbsstanford.bsky.social. I'm honoured to work with Jer Clifton, Alia Crum & team to empirically map core beliefs about the body. Big data results coming soon!

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Apr 1

And opening up space to discuss these concerns will need some gentle effort from us healthcare professionals...

Lesley Smith @lesleysmith.bsky.social · Apr 1

“With the growing incidence of cancer, particularly among young individuals, increased knowledge and awareness of the potential effects of cancer treatment on sexual health and reproductive potential among physicians and individuals is increasingly important” www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Sexual health and reproductive toxicity from cancer therapies

Communication between health-care professionals and individuals with cancer regarding the effects of treatment on sexual health and fertility has historically been limited. Contemporary studies have r...

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UK Oncology Nursing Society @ukons.bsky.social · Mar 30

March has been shining a spotlight on prostate cancer.

You can share this handy tool which helps to check risk with symptoms. If in any doubt, always encourage to see a GP.

prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker...

@prostatecanceruk.bsky.social
@ukons.bsky.social

Check your risk in 30 seconds | Prostate Cancer UK

It's the most common cancer in men, but most men with early prostate cancer don't have symptoms. Find out about your risk now.

prostatecanceruk.org

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Mar 29

Focusing on the 20% of change that brings 80% of the result

The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · Mar 29

“At some point as a country, we have to stop trying to design the ‘perfect’ health care system and instead try to maximise the opportunities of the one we have.”

Siva Anandaciva considers the implications of abolishing NHS England.

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Mar 28

Learning about #Immunotherapy that works often coming with long-term side effects.

We have our work cut out in preparing and supporting patients psychologically to make the most of this promising treatment!

#BPOS2025 #psycho-oncology #CanSky #OncoSky #PsychSky

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Mar 27

Steve Bland reminding us why we do what we do. Honoured to be in the audience.

bposociety.bsky.social @bposociety.bsky.social · Mar 27

Fantastic keynote from Steve Bland reflecting on his experience supporting someone with cancer. A poignant reminder that better, more meaningful, support is needed for family members and carers. #bpos2025

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Mar 26

Arrived for #BPOS2025. Our team is excited to be sharing:

1. Good practice guidelines for psych support by #cancer CNS - Delphi study

2. The Nottingham #Prehab Model for #prevention

3. The psych impact of COVID-19 restrictions in ovarian cancer.

#Psycho-oncology #CanSky #OncoSky #PsychSky

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Mar 25

Been wondering when this would be updated - and it's finally here!

The definitive Prognostic Modelling research quality assessment tool:

Gary Collins @gscollins.bsky.social · Mar 24

NEW PAPER in the @bmj.com "PROBAST+AI: an updated quality, risk of bias, and applicability assessment tool for prediction models using regression or #artificialintelligence methods"

www.bmj.com/content/388/...

#StatsSky #MLSky #AI #MethodologyMatters

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Kevin M. King @kevinmking.bsky.social · Mar 21

Looking for brms help. We're running models on imputed data with brm_multiple.

We get a recurring error:
"Error: Models 1 and 2 have different parameters."

We can't find information on this error. Any ideas?

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Mar 20

One week to go for #BPOS2025! Looking forward to "unveiling" and discussing our Nottingham Prehabilitation Model - a novel framework of psychological #prehabilitation for #prevention in cancer care!

#psycho-oncology #PsycSky #OncoSky #CanSky

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Mar 19

Social prescribing - a unique and diverse resource, has been invaluable in helping our patients make change happen outside our psychology consulting room.

Provided at the right time, it can help prevent future problems - quite key really in our mental health mission.

The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · Mar 19

Today is #SocialPrescribingDay 2025.

Social prescribing enables GPs, nurses and other primary care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services to support their health and wellbeing.

Our long read explores how it works. buff.ly/DWhc8jH

What Is Social Prescribing? | The King's Fund

Social prescribing enables GPs, nurses and other primary care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services to support their health and wellbeing. But does it work? And how…

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · Mar 14

🎉 Here's to our amazing CNSs!

Hugely proud to be working alongside you for our patients! 🙏

UK Oncology Nursing Society @ukons.bsky.social · Mar 14

🎉 HAPPY NATIONAL CANCER CNS DAY 2025! 🎉

We proudly celebrate the dedication and expertise of our incredible Cancer CNS workforce!

Here’s a special message from UKONS President Karen Campbell on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Share & tag 💙

#NationalCancerCNSDay #ThankYouCNS

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UK Oncology Nursing Society @ukons.bsky.social · Mar 14

🎉 HAPPY NATIONAL CANCER CNS DAY 2025! 🎉

We proudly celebrate the dedication and expertise of our incredible Cancer CNS workforce!

Here’s a special message from UKONS President Karen Campbell on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Share & tag 💙

#NationalCancerCNSDay #ThankYouCNS

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