Imogen Featherstone @ImogenFeathers1
Researcher interested in delirium, palliative care, physical/mental health co-morbidity, qual/ mixed methods, behaviour change approaches. york.ac.uk/healthsciences… Joined July 2022-
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Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.
Birmingham City University (@MyBCU) has launched a writing competition in honour of Benjamin Zephaniah. The project encourages all ages, from kids to adults, to submit poetry and short stories. Competition closes Nov 11. bit.ly/3N5gHYO
Jonathan Coe and Kit de Waal among 35 writers of ‘protest zine’ defending threatened Birmingham libraries theguardian.com/books/2024/sep…
NEW delirium video resource for healthcare professionals caring for people approaching end of life. With information on delirium screening using the 4AT. Funded by @MarieCurieEOLC youtu.be/e6PXbWvWCTI?fe…
Delirium is common as people approach end of life. We have created a short video for families/carers outlining what to do if the person they care for develops delirium: @EdinUniHealth Funded by @MarieCurieEOLC youtu.be/muyzDzzFCvw?fe…
Well said, Richard. I am proud to hear my MP standing up against these appalling racist attacks. @RichardBurgon
Well said, Richard. I am proud to hear my MP standing up against these appalling racist attacks. @RichardBurgon
Our LIFT study poster on influences on healthy behaviours (diet, activity, sleep) for people with severe mental illness in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Won 2nd prize at the UoY Health Sciences Research Showcase!
IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION: A virtual reality experience that immerses visitors in the heart of the Acid House movement comes to @BM_AG next week... birminghamwire.co.uk/this-immersive…
Went to see these on their library tour with my son in Leeds this evening. High energy, great fun, inspiring. Go see them if you have the chance! Pay as you feel.
Went to see these on their library tour with my son in Leeds this evening. High energy, great fun, inspiring. Go see them if you have the chance! Pay as you feel.
Great book in verse for year 5 or 6 kids
The Peace Museum is delighted to announce that we will be reopening to the public on Saturday 10th August 2024. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to our newly renovated home and showing you all what we have been busy working on. Image credit: Chris Gregory
So many congrats to @EarlyTrain who won the Books for Older Readers category of #TheChildrensBookAward today with #TheFinalYear! Thanks @FCBGNews and everyone who voted for the book. @bouncemarketing @charliehacking @Joetoddstanton
SOON: In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats @BM_AG Daily from Jul 19-Sep 1 Book here: birminghammuseums.org.uk/events/in-purs… #Birmingham #BrumHour
The 4AT had a sensitivity of 89% and specificity of 94% for delirium detection, as assessed by the DSM-5 delirium reference standard, in this study of terminally ill people in hospice inpatient units. #hpm #hapc #palliativecare buff.ly/4dUxR7I
Not sure whether to do a systematic review or scoping review? Check out this useful guide: link.springer.com/article/10.118…
Hospices provide essential end-of-life care and many of us have been touched by the wonderful care they give. But they face a funding crisis. This week I paid tribute to @stgemmashospice in Leeds and called on the Government to ensure all hospices have the funding they need.
@OzzyOsbourne & @MrsSOsbourne are furious that The Crown's left to rot, birthplace of @BlackSabbath & Heavy Metal, they want The Electric & Station St saved too - so they recorded this message for our #SaveStationStreet campaign 🦇 change.org/saveoldstation… youtu.be/9XMXFMa3Pzc
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