Francesca Bentivegna explores a timely RCT concluding that delivering internet-based (email) CBT for health anxiety is non-inferior to face to face CBT in the short-term. The study also concludes that iCBT is more cost-effective.
[read the full story...]Can yoga help treat depression in people with other mental health problems?
Briana Applewhite summarises a recent systematic review about the effects of yoga on depression symptoms in people with mental disorders.
[read the full story...]Aerosol and Surface Stability of SARS-CoV-2
Manas Dave summarises a recent study on the stability of SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-1 in aerosols. The findings show that the virus remains viable and survives on a number of different surfaces.
[read the full story...]Global pandemic: how do teenagers and families feel?
Dafni Katsampa reflects on a new piece of qualitative research led by a 15 year old researcher, which focuses on teenagers’ experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and presents a set of recommendations for parents and families that cover mental wellbeing, the importance of routine, exercise and screen time.
[read the full story...]Therapy over the telephone: how does it compare to face-to-face? The answer might surprise you…
Imogen Bell blogs a timely systematic review which compares the interactional qualities of psychological therapy delivered face-to-face and over the telephone.
[read the full story...]COVID-19 Dental Elf Blogs -3
This is the third compilation page of our dental blogs related to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS- CoV-2) or COVID-19 outbreak.
[read the full story...]Face masks: Extended use and re-use
This rapid evidence review was conducted in line with Cochrane interim guidance for rapid reviews and a summary was published as part of the Oxford Covid-19 Evidence Review Service on the 5th June.
[read the full story...]Play in the pandemic
Helen Dodd summarises a recent rapid review of the impact of quarantine and restricted environments on children’s play and health outcomes.
[read the full story...]FFP3 fit testing accuracy and Covid-19 prevalence update
In another of his series of blogs on Covid-19 Mark-Steven Howe looks at the latest data on prevalence from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and data on the fit testing of FFP3 masks.
[read the full story...]Covid-19: Asymptomatic/presymptomatic and the next patient?
Mark-Steven Howe takes a close look at a new systematic review estimating the extent of true asymptomatic individuals and the associated risk of community spread.
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