Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Addressing evidence gaps in haemodialysis care: a critical review of clinical trials, technological innovations, and implementation priorities

Kidney failure treated with maintenance haemodialysis (HD) carries high risks of premature mortality, hospitalisation and impaired quality of life, yet important evidence gaps persist across routine HD care. The Dialysis Research Innovation Network, part of the UK Kidney Research...

Psychosocial interventions for older people experiencing voices, visions and unshared beliefs: a dedicated nurse role in Wales

In 2020, a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role dedicated to older people experiencing voices, visions and unshared beliefs (VVUBs) – often termed ‘psychosis’ – was created in the Mental Health Services for Older People at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. One of the driv...

Can you FORCE research implementation? A PERUKI survey to evaluate knowledge translation of the FORCE study

Aims: To assess the uptake of the Forearm Fracture Recovery in Children Evaluation (FORCE) trial findings into clinical practice, and to identify the influence of targeted dissemination tools on implementation. Methods: A cross-sectional electronic survey was distributed via the...

Treating Multiple Chemical Sensitivity as a Specific Phobia Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Case Study in an Older Adult

Abstract Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a poorly understood condition characterised by physical symptoms triggered by minimal exposure to odorous or chemical agents, often without identifiable organic pathology. This case study describes the treatment of MCS in an older a...