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We are pleased to invite you to the next session in our SCYPHeR Grand Round series. The Education and Skills Centre at Sheffield Children's Hospital is accessible via the Damer Street entrance. You can also join on Microsoft Teams.

Our speakers, Emily Holmes and Dr Steve Jones, will present their research on Mental Health and Wellbeing. Please see below for more details.

Emily Homes 

Trainee Clinical Psychologist 

A study exploring the experiences of young people with anxiety following invasive procedures

Bio: Emily Holmes is a final year trainee clinical psychologist from the University of Sheffield. She is currently on a final year placement in CAMHS and has an interest in child mental health. Prior to studying on the doctorate Emily has completed a degree in Education, Culture and Childhood and a master’s in psychology.

Abstract: Many young people undergo invasive procedures as a part of their hospital treatment. Many of these young people also experience anxiety related to these procedures. This anxiety can lead to avoidance of future procedures, and changes in behaviour. Whilst much of the existing research has focussed on ways to manage the anxiety, there is limited research of what experiences of procedures are like for young people. This study aimed to increase understanding of the experiences of young people during these appointments that may have resulted in anxiety and/or distress. It explored ways in which invasive procedures can be made more comfortable, minimising the distress experienced to explore a preventative approach to procedural anxiety. 

Dr Steve Jones 

Principal Clinical Psychologist, Sheffield Children's NHSFT

Evolving relationships with medical teams over time: Lessons from Cystic Fibrosis

Bio: Steve is a Clinical Psychologist working at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and the Mental Health Lead within SCYPHeR. Steve’s research focus has been on Cystic Fibrosis and the impact of changes in practice and medical care on the long-standing relationships that form between service users and medical teams. Steve is also a member of the European Cystic Fibrosis Psychosocial Special Interest Group Committee and enjoys the ability to raise the profile of psychosocial aspects of health care.

Abstract: Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic health condition which is typically diagnosed at birth. As such young people have traditionally come to see their CF team every 6 weeks from time of diagnosis through to transition up to adult service at 16 years old. Due to such close contact over many years close relationships form between clinical teams and families. Recent advancements in clinical care have led to changes in medication and treatment regimens as well as contact with the team. These advancements, as well as the context of a post-COVID world, have influenced the dynamics that exist between families and the medical teams. This talk will look at our research into the impact of the relationship between families and the CF team and how families experience diagnosis as well as how staff experience the delivery of diagnosis. Themes of hope, openness and communication run throughout this work.