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Society for Endocrinology BES 2021

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
08 Nov 2021 - 10 Nov 2021

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Join us in Edinburgh for the flagship event of the Society for Endocrinology

Poster Presentations

Nursing Practice

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Assessing the effectiveness of the endocrine specialist nurses (ESN) hydrocortisone education video created during covid-19 pandemic

Grounds Kerrie , Lewin Michelle , Hamilton Amanda , Jones Karen , Beeharry Deepa , Sharma Dushyant

Background: During Covid-19 pandemic, we recognised the importance of optimising adrenal insufficient patientsÂ’ ability to manage adrenal crisis and seek medical intervention thereby reducing the need for more intensive support. Evidence suggests omission of steroids during an adrenal crisis is a medical emergency and can be fatal. Research by National Reporting Learning System (2020) identified 4 deaths, 4 admissions to critical care, 320 incidents relating to steroid re...

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The value of dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan in patients at low risk of fragility fracture

Notey Rajinder , Buensalido Mayla , Del Rosario Ann , Gittoes Neil , Criseno Sherwin

Background: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust offers a comprehensive bone health assessment, through the Fracture Liaison Service (FLS), to individuals who sustain fragility fracture/s. Patients requiring assessment are identified daily through admissions from Accident and Emergency and Trauma and Orthopaedics. A bone density scan is requested for further investigations according to the FRAX tool to identify more accurately their fracture risk and to help de...

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Systematic review of behavioural change interventions for the prevention of adrenal crisis in adults with primary adrenal insufficiency – An infographic interpretation

Shepherd Lisa , Schmidtke Kelly Ann , Hazelhurst Jonathan , Arlt Wiebke , Carrick-Sen Debbie , Dretzke Janine , Swift Amelia , Hawks Noel , Tahrani Abd

Background: The incidence of adrenal crisis remains constant, despite the introduction of behavioural interventions to educate and empower patients. To increase the success of future behaviour change interventions, theoretically informed and empirically supported behaviour change frameworks are available. The current review aimed to identify and evaluate available evidence of interventions used to prevent adrenal crisis in people with primary adrenal insufficiency to inform fu...

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Development of interventions to prevent adrenal crisis – How can application of behaviour change theory and intervention frameworks inform practice?

Shepherd Lisa , Hazelhurst Jonathan , Carrick-Sen Debbie , Swift Amelia , Tahrani Abd , Dretzke Janine , Hawks Noel , Ann Schmidtke Kelly

Background: Behavioural interventions have been developed to empower patients with adrenal insufficiency and prevent adrenal crisis. Behavioural theory, such as the theoretical domains framework, can inform future intervention development. The current systematic review aims to describe what techniques have been employed in previous interventions and highlight neglected behavioural barriers that could be targeted in future interventions.Methods: We perfor...