LTC_Study @LTC_Study
Living with a long-term condition can be tough. We are here to better understand it. Help us by joining our research opportunity. linktr.ee/ltc_study King's College London Joined June 2023-
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1️⃣ NEW *open access* measure🧵 just published the Illness-Related Distress (IRD) Scale in Psychological Medicine doi.org/10.1017/S00332… It's a 14-item, trans-diagnostic PRO for distress related to living with any long-term physical condition (LTC). But WHY does this matter 🤔 ⬇️
What drives self-reported disease activity and healthcare usage in IBD? 💩🔥 ❗️Spoiler alert❗️It's a more complicated picture than gut inflammation alone. Depression predicted: 🏥self-reported symptoms, primary & secondary care, A&E and productivity 🔥but not inflammation
Thought of the day: APS lineup > Glastonbury line up. Such an honour to present my findings of my first PhD study at #aps2024uk alongside some science heroes of mine ⭐ Some thought provoking questions and discussions, lots to mull over for next year 👀👀
Thought of the day: APS lineup > Glastonbury line up. Such an honour to present my findings of my first PhD study at #aps2024uk alongside some science heroes of mine ⭐ Some thought provoking questions and discussions, lots to mull over for next year 👀👀
New research has found that a therapist-guided digital programme called COMPASS can reduce #anxiety and #depression for people living with long-term physical health conditions. 🔗Find out more➡️kcl.ac.uk/news/new-digit… #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth
Treatments for mood improve levels of inflammation in #IBD - here's a video explainer of our new paper in @eBioMedicine @RonaMossMorris @MondelliValeria @JoHudson13 @SamJNorton @sophierharding @annieskjones
Thank you @DUK_research for re-sharing our study! Complete two short online questionnaires for a chance to win 1 of 5 £100 vouchers. Information and sign up link: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you @DUK_research for re-sharing our study! Complete two short online questionnaires for a chance to win 1 of 5 £100 vouchers. Information and sign up link: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you @JDRFUK for sharing our study! We are still looking for people with diabetes to take part. Sign up link here: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you @JDRFUK for sharing our study! We are still looking for people with diabetes to take part. Sign up link here: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you so much to @mndresearch for re-sharing our study! If you are UK based and have a diagnosis of any long-term condition, you can take part! Sign up link: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you so much to @mndresearch for re-sharing our study! If you are UK based and have a diagnosis of any long-term condition, you can take part! Sign up link: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you to @PsoriasisUK for re-sharing our study. If you: 🩺 live with a physical health condition 🇬🇧 UK-based adult You can do 2 short questionnaires 📋 a week apart to be entered into a 💸 prize draw💸 for 1 of 5 £100 vouchers. More details here: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you to @PsoriasisUK for re-sharing our study. If you: 🩺 live with a physical health condition 🇬🇧 UK-based adult You can do 2 short questionnaires 📋 a week apart to be entered into a 💸 prize draw💸 for 1 of 5 £100 vouchers. More details here: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Big thank you to @MSTrust @WeAreARMA @NRAS_UK @RespPsych and all the other organisations who have re-tweeted our ad - we couldn't do it without you! 🙏🙏🙏 Study recruitment still going, sign up link: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you @Britishpolio for sharing our study 💜🙏💜 The LTC Study is still recruiting adults in the UK with a long-term physical health condition - sign up link here: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you @Britishpolio for sharing our study 💜🙏💜 The LTC Study is still recruiting adults in the UK with a long-term physical health condition - sign up link here: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you to @BPA_Porphyria for sharing our study. If you: 🩺 live with a physical health condition 🇬🇧 UK-based adult You can do 2 short questionnaires 📋 a week apart to be entered into a 💸 prize draw💸 for 1 of 5 £100 vouchers. More details here: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you to @BPA_Porphyria for sharing our study. If you: 🩺 live with a physical health condition 🇬🇧 UK-based adult You can do 2 short questionnaires 📋 a week apart to be entered into a 💸 prize draw💸 for 1 of 5 £100 vouchers. More details here: linktr.ee/ltc_study
“The stories of people like Marques serve as a reminder that everyone has a part to play to ensure those living with HIV are treated with empathy and equality.” Thank you to @_Ross_Hunter for marking #WorldAIDSDay2023 with this poignant article ❤️ thenational.scot/news/23959274.…
🎗️ On #WorldAIDSDay, we want to honour the lives of those affected and amplify voices of those living with #HIV and #AIDS 🤝💙 If you are over 18 and in 🇬🇧 #uk, please consider taking part (two short surveys, a week apart) - linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you @PsoriasisInfo for re-sharing our study! We are 🔍 for: 🩺 people living with a physical health condition (EG psoriasis) 🇬🇧 >18 and in the UK 📋 2 short questionnaires 💸 opt into prize draw for 1 of 5 £100 vouchers. linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you @PsoriasisInfo for re-sharing our study! We are 🔍 for: 🩺 people living with a physical health condition (EG psoriasis) 🇬🇧 >18 and in the UK 📋 2 short questionnaires 💸 opt into prize draw for 1 of 5 £100 vouchers. linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you @Liver4Lifeuk for re-sharing our study! If you are an adult in the UK with a diagnosis of Liver Disease, or any other type of physical long-term condition 🏥, you can take part in our study! 📋 2 short questionnaires, a week apart 💸 chance to win 1 of 5 £100 vouchers
Thank you @Liver4Lifeuk for re-sharing our study! If you are an adult in the UK with a diagnosis of Liver Disease, or any other type of physical long-term condition 🏥, you can take part in our study! 📋 2 short questionnaires, a week apart 💸 chance to win 1 of 5 £100 vouchers
Thank you @BowelResearch for sharing our study - there's still time to sign up! linktr.ee/ltc_study Thank you so much to all our participants who've helped us get this far already 💜🙏
Thank you @BowelResearch for sharing our study - there's still time to sign up! linktr.ee/ltc_study Thank you so much to all our participants who've helped us get this far already 💜🙏
Thank you so much @BowelResearch for sharing our study! ✨ We’re still recruiting and anyone with a long-term health condition can take part! Sign up and learn more here: linktr.ee/ltc_study
Thank you so much @BowelResearch for sharing our study! ✨ We’re still recruiting and anyone with a long-term health condition can take part! Sign up and learn more here: linktr.ee/ltc_study

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