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Eye | 2012

Orbital decompression for Graves’ orbitopathy in England

Petros Perros; T. Chandler; Colin Mark Dayan; A. J. Dickinson; P. Foley; Janis Hickey; C J MacEwen; John H. Lazarus; James Edward McLaren; G. E. Rose; Bijay Vaidya

AimsThe purpose of this study was to obtain data on orbital decompression procedures performed in England, classed by hospital and locality, to evaluate regional variation in care.MethodsData on orbital decompression taking place in England over a 2-year period between 2007 and 2009 were derived from CHKS Ltd and analysed by the hospital and primary care trust.Results and conclusionsIn all, 44% of these operations took place in hospitals with an annual workload of 10 or fewer procedures. Analysis of the same data by primary care trust suggests an almost 30-fold variance in the rates of decompression performed per unit population. Expertise available to patients with Graves’ orbitopathy and rates of referral for specialist care in England appears to vary significantly by geographic location. These data, along with other outcome measures, will provide a baseline by which progress can be judged.


Health Expectations | 2018

Older patients’ experience of primary hypothyroidism: A qualitative study

Lorna Ingoe; Janis Hickey; Simon Pearce; Tim Rapley; Salman Razvi; Scott Wilkes; Susan Hrisos

Primary hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder, more so in an increasing UK ageing population. There is no qualitative research examining the older patient perspective of symptoms, treatment and self‐management of hypothyroidism.


BMJ Open | 2018

Attitudes and perceptions of health professionals towards management of hypothyroidism in general practice: a qualitative interview study

Rosie Dew; Kathryn King; Onyebuchi E. Okosieme; Simon Pearce; Gemma Donovan; Peter N. Taylor; Janis Hickey; Colin Mark Dayan; Graham P. Leese; Salman Razvi; Scott Wilkes

Objective To explore the attitudes and perceptions of health professionals towards management of hypothyroidism that contributes to the suboptimal treatment of hypothyroidism in general practice. Design A qualitative interview study using semistructured interviews. Participants Sixteen participants were interviewed between March and August 2016 comprising nine general practitioners (GPs), four pharmacists, two practice nurses and one nurse practitioner. Setting General practice and community pharmacies in the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Stockton-on-Tees and North Cumbria, North of England, UK. Method A grounded-theory approach was used to generate themes from interviews, which were underpinned by the theory of planned behaviour to give explanation to the data. Results Although health professionals felt that hypothyroidism was easy to manage, GPs and nurses generally revealed inadequate knowledge of medication interactions and levothyroxine pharmacokinetics. Pharmacists felt limited in the advice that they provide to patients due to lack of access to patient records. Most GPs and nurses followed local guidelines, and relied on blood tests over clinical symptoms to adjust levothyroxine dose. The information exchanged between professional and patient was usually restricted by time and often centred on symptoms rather than patient education. Health professionals felt that incorrect levothyroxine adherence was the main reason behind suboptimal treatment, although other factors such as comorbidity and concomitant medication were mentioned. Enablers perceived by health professionals to improve the management of hypothyroidism included continuity of care, blood test reminders, system alerts for interfering medications and prescription renewal, and accessible blood tests and levothyroxine prescriptions for patients. Conclusion There is a significant health professional behavioural component to the management of hypothyroidism. Addressing the differences in patient and professional knowledge and perceptions could reduce the barriers to optimal treatment, while continuity of care and increased involvement of pharmacists and practice nurses would help to promote optimal thyroid replacement.


Orbit | 2017

Management of thyroid eye disease in the United Kingdom: A multi-centre thyroid eye disease audit

F E Mellington; Colin Mark Dayan; A J Dickinson; Janis Hickey; C J MacEwen; James Edward McLaren; Petros Perros; Geoffrey E. Rose; Bijay Vaidya; P. Foley; J H Lazarus; Anna Mitchell; Daniel G. Ezra

ABSTRACT This article aims to provide baseline data and highlight any major deficiencies in the current level of care provided for adult patients with thyroid eye disease (TED). We undertook a prospective, nonrandomized cross-sectional multicenter observational study. During a 3-month period June–August 2014, consecutive adult patients with TED who presented to nominated specialist eye clinics in the United Kingdom, completed a standardized questionnaire. Main outcome measures were: demographics, time from diagnosis to referral to tertiary centre, time from referral to review in specialist eye clinic, management of thyroid dysfunction, radioiodine and provision of steroid prophylaxis, smoking, and TED classification. 91 patients (mean age 47.88 years) were included. Female-to-male ratio was 6:1. Mean time since first symptoms of TED = 27.92 (73.71) months; from first visit to any doctor with symptoms to diagnosis = 9.37 (26.03) months; from hyperthyroidism diagnosis to euthyroidism 12.45 (16.81) months. First, 13% had received radioiodine. All those with active TED received prophylactic steroids. Seven patients who received radioiodine and did not have TED at the time went on to develop it. Then, 60% patients were current or ex-smokers. 63% current smokers had been offered smoking cessation advice. 65% patients had active TED; 4% had sight-threatening TED. A large proportion of patients (54%) were unaware of their thyroid status. Not enough patients are being provided with smoking cessation advice and information on the impact of smoking on TED and control of thyroid function.


European thyroid journal | 2014

Contents Vol. 3, 2014

Johannes Järhult; Ramtin Vedad; Tiziana de Filippis; Federica Marelli; Maria Cristina Vigone; Marianna Di Frenna; Giovanna Weber; Luca Persani; Mafalda Marcelino; Pedro Marques; Luís M. B. Lopes; Valeriano Leite; João Jácome de Castro; Nadine Johnson; Vikash Chatrani; Anna-Kay Taylor-Christmas; Eric Choo-Kang; Monica Smikle; Wright-Pascoe R; Karen Phillips; Marvin Reid; Christophe Ghys; Elçin Ozalp; Michel Depierreux; Brigitte Velkeniers; Sita Virakul; Leendert van Steensel; Virgil A.S.H. Dalm; Dion Paridaens; P. Martin van Hagen

Maria Alevizaki, Athens Ana Aranda, Madrid Rebecca Bahn, Rochester, Minn. Paul Banga, London Luigi Bartalena, Varese Bernadette Biondi, Naples Anita Boelen, Amsterdam Georg Brabant, Lübeck Henning Dralle, Halle Creswell J. Eastman, Westmead, N.S.W. Murat Erdogan, Ankara Valentin Fadeyev, Moscow Ulla Feldt-Rasmussen, Copenhagen Laszlo Hegedus, Odense George J. Kahaly, Mainz Rui Maciel, São Paolo Ana Luiza Maia, Porto Alegre Jens Mittag, Stockholm Ralf Paschke, Leipzig Simon Pearce, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Robin Peeters, Rotterdam Kris Poppe, Bruxelles Samuel Refetoff , Chicago, Ill. Jacques Samarut, Lyon Pilar Santisteban, Madrid YoungKee Shong, Seoul Jan Smit, Leiden Weiping Teng, Shenyang Mark Vanderpump, London Th eo Visser, Rotterdam Paolo Vitti, Pisa Graham Williams, London Shunichi Yamashita, Nagasaki Mariastella Zannini, Naples Luca Persani, Milan (Translational Th yroidology)


BMC Public Health | 2009

Trends in thyroid hormone prescribing and consumption in the UK

Anna L Mitchell; Bryan Hickey; Janis Hickey; Simon Pearce


European Journal of Endocrinology | 2009

The patient experience of services for thyroid eye disease in the United Kingdom: results of a nationwide survey

Stephanie Estcourt; Janis Hickey; Petros Perros; Colin Mark Dayan; Bijay Vaidya


Clinical Medicine | 2015

Management of patients with Graves' orbitopathy: initial assessment, management outside specialised centres and referral pathways

Petros Perros; Colin Mark Dayan; A. J. Dickinson; Daniel G. Ezra; Stephanie Estcourt; P. Foley; Janis Hickey; John H. Lazarus; C J MacEwen; James Edward McLaren; G. E. Rose; Bijayeswar Vaidya


European thyroid journal | 2014

Patient knowledge of antithyroid drug-induced agranulocytosis.

Jonah Robinson; Max Richardson; Janis Hickey; Andy James; Simon Pearce; Steve Ball; Richard Quinton; Margaret Morris; Margaret Miller; Petros Perros


Thyroid | 2015

Future Research in Graves' Orbitopathy: From Priority Setting to Trial Design Through Patient and Public Involvement

Petros Perros; Colin Mark Dayan; A. Jane Dickinson; Daniel G. Ezra; Janis Hickey; Christoph Hintschisch; George J. Kahaly; John H. Lazarus; Marian Ludgate; Beate Bartès; C J MacEwen; Anna L Mitchell; Daniel Morris; Nicole O'Connor; Simon Pearce; Geoffrey E. Rose; Mario Salvi; Wilmar M. Wiersinga; Alyson Williamson

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Petros Perros

Royal Victoria Infirmary

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Bijay Vaidya

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

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Scott Wilkes

University of Sunderland

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Gemma Donovan

University of Sunderland

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Kathryn King

University of Sunderland

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P. Foley

Royal College of Ophthalmologists

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