Philip Hodgson

TL;DR: It is proposed that the use of NVivo in realist approaches can help structure the iterative and by nature ‘messy’ process of generating, refining and testing complex programme theories when drawing on multiple data sources simultaneously, which increases its rigour and transparency.

TL;DR: People with dementia and carers saw dementia advisers and peer support networks as having a positive impact on their wellbeing and quality of life and both initiatives were seen as having resource saving implications for the local health and social care economy.

TL;DR: Findings suggest people may delay having adaptations, because of perceived stigmatising associations with decline and vulnerability, and as delaying the installation of home adaptations until crisis point is known to reduce their effectiveness, such associations need to be challenged.

TL;DR: The views and experiences of practitioners, social care officers, and carers involved in the enhanced health care in care home programme are explored in order to develop understanding of the service delivery model and associated workforce needs for the provision of health care to older residents.

TL;DR: This study investigated if, how and in which circumstances an intensive advice service had an impact on stress and well-being (as precursors to health impacts), for clients attending a branch of Citizens Advice, located in the North East of England.