Karen McGuigan
Biographic Data
| ID | 6025084 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Karen McGuigan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Karen |
| FAMILY NAME | McGuigan |
| SIGNATURE | MCGUIGAN K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Queen's University Belfast |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0607-7936 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Protective factors against and risk factors for psychological distress and PTSD in persons with physical disabilities in Cambodia
The risk of experiencing psychological distress and Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is high if a person has a physical disability. This study aimed to determine the rates of psychological distress and PTSD among prosthetic and orthotic (P&O) service users, and identify potential protective factors against and risk factors for these outcomes. Data were collected from March 2023 to June 2024 from P&O service users (n = 465) across Cambodia. U…
A pilot study of the effectiveness of the Maths For Life programme for children with Down syndrome
Background Beyond educational achievement, mathematics is essential for everyday living, e.g., telling the time, paying with money, using timetables. However, many children from neurodiverse populations fail to acquire basic mathematics skills in school. Aims The aim of this study was to investigate if and how the Maths For Life programme, a new mathematical curriculum designed to help struggling learners, influences mathematics performance in ch…
Exploring Social Work professionals’ Experiences of the Mindfulness-Based Social Work and Self-Care Programme
The evidence for the potential of mindfulness-based programmes to support improved social work practice and self-care is growing. The aim of this focus group study was to explore social workers’ (n = 13) experiences of the Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-care programme (MBSWSC). Thematic analysis highlighted two superordinate themes: benefits to direct social work practice and coping with the social work role. Four subordinate themes highl…
International guideline comparison of lifestyle management for acute coronary syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a life-threatening condition, with ACS-associated morbidity and mortality causing substantial human and economic challenges to the individual and health services. Due to shared disease determinants, those with ACS have a high risk of comorbid Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Despite this, the two conditions are managed separately, duplicating workload for staff and increasing the number of appointments and complex…
Mindfulness-Based Social Work and Self-Care with Social Work Professionals
Social workers are at high risk of work stress and burnout, with the Covid-19 reported to have amplified this risk. The Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care programme (MBSWSC) has been found to support cognitive and emotion regulation of social workers, leading to improved stress, burnout, mental health, and well-being. This randomised controlled trial (RCT) aimed to replicate and expand the findings of an earlier RCT of MBSWSC, with a wid…
A randomised trial of Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care with social workers
The primary objective of this study was to examine the effects of a bespoke and innovative six-week online Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care (MBSWSC) programme on the stress, feelings of burnout, anxiety, depression, and well-being of a sample of social workers. This secondary objective was to examine the effectiveness of MBSWSC at improving a number of potentially important mindfulness-based programme mechanisms of action, including mi…
Mindfulness-Based Social Work and Self-Care with Social Work Professionals
Social workers are at high risk of work stress and burnout, with the Covid-19 reported to have amplified this risk. The Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care programme (MBSWSC) has been found to support cognitive and emotion regulation of social workers, leading to improved stress, burnout, mental health, and well-being. This randomised controlled trial (RCT) aimed to replicate and expand the findings of an earlier RCT of MBSWSC, with a wid…
A randomised trial of Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care with social workers
The primary objective of this study was to examine the effects of a bespoke and innovative six-week online Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care (MBSWSC) programme on the stress, feelings of burnout, anxiety, depression, and well-being of a sample of social workers. This secondary objective was to examine the effectiveness of MBSWSC at improving a number of potentially important mindfulness-based programme mechanisms of action, including mi…
Exploring Social Work professionals’ Experiences of the Mindfulness-Based Social Work and Self-Care Programme
The evidence for the potential of mindfulness-based programmes to support improved social work practice and self-care is growing. The aim of this focus group study was to explore social workers’ (n = 13) experiences of the Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-care programme (MBSWSC). Thematic analysis highlighted two superordinate themes: benefits to direct social work practice and coping with the social work role. Four subordinate themes highl…
International guideline comparison of lifestyle management for acute coronary syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a life-threatening condition, with ACS-associated morbidity and mortality causing substantial human and economic challenges to the individual and health services. Due to shared disease determinants, those with ACS have a high risk of comorbid Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Despite this, the two conditions are managed separately, duplicating workload for staff and increasing the number of appointments and complex…
Mindfulness-Based Social Work and Self-Care with Social Work Professionals
Social workers are at high risk of work stress and burnout, with the Covid-19 reported to have amplified this risk. The Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care programme (MBSWSC) has been found to support cognitive and emotion regulation of social workers, leading to improved stress, burnout, mental health, and well-being. This randomised controlled trial (RCT) aimed to replicate and expand the findings of an earlier RCT of MBSWSC, with a wid…
A pilot study of the effectiveness of the Maths For Life programme for children with Down syndrome
Background Beyond educational achievement, mathematics is essential for everyday living, e.g., telling the time, paying with money, using timetables. However, many children from neurodiverse populations fail to acquire basic mathematics skills in school. Aims The aim of this study was to investigate if and how the Maths For Life programme, a new mathematical curriculum designed to help struggling learners, influences mathematics performance in ch…
Protective factors against and risk factors for psychological distress and PTSD in persons with physical disabilities in Cambodia
The risk of experiencing psychological distress and Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is high if a person has a physical disability. This study aimed to determine the rates of psychological distress and PTSD among prosthetic and orthotic (P&O) service users, and identify potential protective factors against and risk factors for these outcomes. Data were collected from March 2023 to June 2024 from P&O service users (n = 465) across Cambodia. U…
Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Mindfulness (3 works) · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions (3 works) · Art Therapy and Mental Health (2 works) · Psychotherapist (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Social support (2 works) · Social Work (2 works)