Mersey Care NHS Trust

Knotless Suture Repair For Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review and Single-Arm Meta-Analysis

Introduction There is a need to assess the use of knotless sutures in cohorts with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Methods A literature search of Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, Cochrane Library and Scopus was conducted from each database’s inception to August 15, 2025. Eligible studies r...

A Mixed Method Evaluation of an Adapted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Group for People With Learning Disabilities

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for some mental health disorders for people with a learning disability. However, research focuses mainly on anxiety and depression, and does not explore the effectiveness of CBT groups on o...

Telehealth to Reduce Compound Pressures on the NHS and Social Care: A Multi-Methods Study Protocol

Abstract Telehealth and remote monitoring are increasingly used in the management of long-term health conditions and can improve access to care. The Mersey Care Telehealth Service (MCTS) provides technology-enabled support for people with heart failure, diabetes and chronic obstr...

Treatment interventions for longstanding and severe eating disorders: an updated systematic review and narrative synthesis

To update the evidence on treatment outcomes for adults with longstanding and severe eating disorders (ED) by reviewing quantitative studies published since 2019 and identifying priorities for future research. Systematic searches were conducted in June 2024 and updated in April 2...

Frozen grief: a systematic review of ambiguous loss experiences

Purpose This systematic review focused on the impacts of physical ambiguous loss and the coping strategies used to manage this. The review aims to contribute to a gap in the literature and identify areas where future research could progress. Design/methodology/approach Twenty-sev...

Culture and trauma-informed treatment with youth: Current practices and suggestions for adaptation from two studies

The paper examines trauma-informed interventions for externalizing behavior among culturally diverse youth via two connected studies. The first involved a Delphi study with researchers and clinicians (N = 10) who identified consensus on best practice in addressing trauma and exte...

Free Flap Harvesting From Paralyzed Limbs: A Systematic Review of Feasibility, Safety, and Functional Outcomes

ABSTRACT Background Free flap harvesting from paralyzed limbs represents a potentially valuable approach in reconstructive microsurgery, yet its safety and efficacy remain incompletely characterized. This systematic review evaluates the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of free f...

Patient involvement with the HCR-20: a qualitative interview study of professionals’ experiences of collaborative risk assessment and management

Purpose The assessment and management of violence risk is integral to a patient’s care pathway in secure mental health care. Risk assessment tools, such as the Historical Clinical Risk-20 (HCR-20), are embedded in practice, framing an individual’s risk and supporting clinical dec...