Sarah Wadd
Biographic Data
| ID | 4593543 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sarah Wadd |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sarah |
| FAMILY NAME | Wadd |
| SIGNATURE | WADD S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Bedfordshire |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2158-0879 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Experiences and Perceptions of Care for Medications With a Risk of Dependence
Background Medications with a risk of dependence are widely prescribed but have been associated with a poor experience of care for patients. This study aimed to understand patient and healthcare staff perspectives in the prescription, management, and deprescription of benzodiazepines, z‐drugs, opioids for chronic noncancer pain, gabapentinoids, and antidepressants. Methods Online semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 patients and 15 he…
The acceptability of alcohol screening and brief intervention for older adults in community venues
Coping with Covid-19 lockdown
The COVID-19 global pandemic had a major impact on older people's mental health and resulted in changes in alcohol use, with more older adults increasing than decreasing consumption levels among the general population. So far, no studies have focused on older people who were already experiencing problem alcohol use. This qualitative research is the first to provide a nuanced understanding of changes to drinking patterns among older adults engaged…
Social capital and alcohol risks among older adults (50 years and over)
Although there has been significant research on the relationship between alcohol consumption and demographic and psychological influences, this does not consider the effect of social influence among older drinkers and if these effects differ between men and women. One aspect of social influence is social capital. The aim of this paper is to examine whether relational and cognitive social capital are associated with higher or lower risk of alcohol…
Factors influencing routine cognitive impairment screening in older at‐risk drinkers
Cognitive Impairment (CI) screening is recommended for those engaged in harmful levels of alcohol use. However, there is a lack of evidence on implementation. This paper explores the barriers and facilitators to CI screening experienced across a service specifically for older drinkers. The findings draw on data gathered as part of an evaluation of a multilevel programme to reduce alcohol-related harm in adults aged 50 and over in five demonstrati…
Drink wise, age well; reducing alcohol related harm among people over 50
This study protocol describes a multi-level, multi-intervention prevention-to-treatment programme which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm in people aged 50 and over
Social capital and alcohol risks among older adults (50 years and over)
Although there has been significant research on the relationship between alcohol consumption and demographic and psychological influences, this does not consider the effect of social influence among older drinkers and if these effects differ between men and women. One aspect of social influence is social capital. The aim of this paper is to examine whether relational and cognitive social capital are associated with higher or lower risk of alcohol…
Drink wise, age well; reducing alcohol related harm among people over 50
This study protocol describes a multi-level, multi-intervention prevention-to-treatment programme which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm in people aged 50 and over
Factors influencing routine cognitive impairment screening in older at‐risk drinkers
Cognitive Impairment (CI) screening is recommended for those engaged in harmful levels of alcohol use. However, there is a lack of evidence on implementation. This paper explores the barriers and facilitators to CI screening experienced across a service specifically for older drinkers. The findings draw on data gathered as part of an evaluation of a multilevel programme to reduce alcohol-related harm in adults aged 50 and over in five demonstrati…
Social capital and alcohol risks among older adults (50 years and over)
Although there has been significant research on the relationship between alcohol consumption and demographic and psychological influences, this does not consider the effect of social influence among older drinkers and if these effects differ between men and women. One aspect of social influence is social capital. The aim of this paper is to examine whether relational and cognitive social capital are associated with higher or lower risk of alcohol…
The acceptability of alcohol screening and brief intervention for older adults in community venues
Coping with Covid-19 lockdown
The COVID-19 global pandemic had a major impact on older people's mental health and resulted in changes in alcohol use, with more older adults increasing than decreasing consumption levels among the general population. So far, no studies have focused on older people who were already experiencing problem alcohol use. This qualitative research is the first to provide a nuanced understanding of changes to drinking patterns among older adults engaged…
Experiences and Perceptions of Care for Medications With a Risk of Dependence
Background Medications with a risk of dependence are widely prescribed but have been associated with a poor experience of care for patients. This study aimed to understand patient and healthcare staff perspectives in the prescription, management, and deprescription of benzodiazepines, z‐drugs, opioids for chronic noncancer pain, gabapentinoids, and antidepressants. Methods Online semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 patients and 15 he…
Gerontology (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (4 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychological intervention (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works)