Browsing Research publications by Author "Friedli, Karin"
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Depression Symptoms in Haemodialysis Patients Predict All-Cause Mortality but Not Kidney Transplantation : A Cause-Specific Outcome Analysis
Chilcot, Joseph; Guirguis, Ayman; Friedli, Karin; Almond, Michael K; Day, Clara; Da Silva Gane, Maria; Davenport, Andrew; Fineberg, Naomi A.; Spencer, Benjamin; Wellsted, David; Farrington, Ken (2017-07-31)Background: Depression is common in haemodialysis (HD) patients and associated with poor outcomes. Purpose: To evaluate whether depression symptoms predict survival and transplantation in a large sample of haemodialysis ... -
Sertraline Versus Placebo in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder Undergoing Hemodialysis : A Randomized, Controlled Feasibility Trial
Friedli, Karin; Guirguis, Ayman; Almond, Michael; Day, Clara; Chilcot, Joseph; Da Silva-Gane, Maria; Davenport, Andrew; Fineberg, Naomi A; Spencer, Benjamin; Wellsted, David; Farrington, Ken (2017-02-07)BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Depression is common in patients on hemodialysis, but data on the benefits and risks of antidepressants in this setting are limited. We conducted a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, ... -
"Sometimes, it just stops me from doing anything”: A qualitative exploration of epilepsy management in people with intellectual disabilities and their carers
Mengoni, Silvana; Gates, Robert; Parkes, Georgina; Wellsted, David; Barton, Garry; Ring, Howard; Khoo, Mary Ellen; Monji-Patel, Deela; Friedli, Karin; Zia, Asif; Durand, Marie-Anne (2016-10-11)Epilepsy affects 1 in 5 people with an intellectual disability (ID), but little is known about their experiences of living with epilepsy. A qualitative study was conducted to investigate the impact and management of epilepsy ... -
A study of sertraline in dialysis (ASSertID) : a protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial of drug treatment for depression in patients undergoing haemodialysis
Friedli, Karin; Almond, Michael; Day, Clara; Chilcot, Joseph; Gane, Maria da Silva; Davenport, Andrew; Guirguis, Ayman; Fineberg, Naomi; Spencer, Benjamin; Wellsted, D.; Farrington, Ken (2015-10-26)BACKGROUND: The prevalence of depression in people receiving haemodialysis is high with estimates varying between 20 and 40 %. There is little research on the effectiveness of antidepressants in dialysis patients with the ... -
Travel related illness in short-term volunteers from the UK to developing countries.
Friedli, Karin; Wyler, Naomi; Green, Samira; Boddington, Nicola; Davies, Claire; Lankester, Ted (2012-07)People of all ages volunteer in developing countries, but little is known about the health risks they face. InterHealth, a travel clinic, provides a health screening service for short-term overseas volunteers. A cross-sectional ... -
Wordless intervention for epilepsy in learning disabilities (WIELD) : study protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial
Durand, Marie-Anne; Gates, Robert; Parkes, Georgina; Zia, Asif; Friedli, Karin; Barton, Garry; Ring, Howard; Oostendorp, Linda; Wellsted, D. (2014-11-20)Epilepsy is the most common neurological problem that affects people with learning disabilities. The high seizure frequency, resistance to treatments, associated skills deficit and co-morbidities make the management of ... -
A wordless intervention for people with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities (WIELD): A randomized controlled feasibility trial
Mengoni, Silvana; Durand, Marie-Anne; Parkes, Georgina; Barton, Garry; Friedli, Karin; Ring, Howard; Wellsted, David; Zia, Asif; Gates, Robert (Wiley, 2016-07-22) -
Wordless intervention for people with epilepsy and learning disabilities (WIELD): A randomised controlled feasibility trial
Mengoni, Silvana; Gates, Robert; Parkes, Georgina; Wellsted, David; Barton, Garry; Ring, Howard; Khoo, Mary Ellen; Monji-Patel, Deela; Friedli, Karin; Zia, Asif; Durand, Marie-Anne (2016-11-10)Objective To investigate the feasibility of a full-scale randomised controlled trial of a picture booklet to improve quality of life for people with epilepsy and learning disabilities. Trial design A randomised controlled ...