AJ Poots
@ajpoots-phd.bsky.social
health services researcher: person centred care, data anlaytics, research methods coach. biology grad, ecology postgrad.
views my own. reposts are not endorsements.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2331-0904
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aj-Poots-2
views my own. reposts are not endorsements.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2331-0904
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aj-Poots-2
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You don’t need to make dramatic life changes to improve wellbeing. A simple mindset change can help maintain long-term wellbeing.
Positive psychology experts don’t follow their own advice. What they actually do may be the key to wellbeing
You don’t need to make dramatic life changes to improve wellbeing. A simple mindset change can help maintain long-term wellbeing.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
You don’t need to make dramatic life changes to improve wellbeing. A simple mindset change can help maintain long-term wellbeing.
Sad news... RIP Dr Jane Goodall
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Conservationist Dame Jane Doodall dies aged 91
Dr Goodall was a world-leading expert on chimpanzees and a renowned conservationist.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Sad news... RIP Dr Jane Goodall
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A summary of our recent paper is now showcased in a blog at @pickereurope.bsky.social website. picker.org/research_ins...
Petros' quote is the important point: Getting the wrong information can lead to getting the wrong treatments, with implications for health and experience
Petros' quote is the important point: Getting the wrong information can lead to getting the wrong treatments, with implications for health and experience
September 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A summary of our recent paper is now showcased in a blog at @pickereurope.bsky.social website. picker.org/research_ins...
Petros' quote is the important point: Getting the wrong information can lead to getting the wrong treatments, with implications for health and experience
Petros' quote is the important point: Getting the wrong information can lead to getting the wrong treatments, with implications for health and experience
A further paper from collaboration by @pickereurope.bsky.social team with medical and patient coauthors on hypothyroidism, www.frontiersin.org/journals/end...
Whilst nuanced, 'incorrect' knowledge was associated with poorer experiences, suggesting need for improvements in info and conversations
Whilst nuanced, 'incorrect' knowledge was associated with poorer experiences, suggesting need for improvements in info and conversations
September 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
A further paper from collaboration by @pickereurope.bsky.social team with medical and patient coauthors on hypothyroidism, www.frontiersin.org/journals/end...
Whilst nuanced, 'incorrect' knowledge was associated with poorer experiences, suggesting need for improvements in info and conversations
Whilst nuanced, 'incorrect' knowledge was associated with poorer experiences, suggesting need for improvements in info and conversations
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Last week, our Senior Research Associate Molly Blackwell attended the @ukevaluation.bsky.social Conference at
@glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social (21st-22nd May), sharing a poster on the 2-year independent evaluation of the @theqcommunity.bsky.social.
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@glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social (21st-22nd May), sharing a poster on the 2-year independent evaluation of the @theqcommunity.bsky.social.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Last week, our Senior Research Associate Molly Blackwell attended the @ukevaluation.bsky.social Conference at
@glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social (21st-22nd May), sharing a poster on the 2-year independent evaluation of the @theqcommunity.bsky.social.
[1/2]
@glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social (21st-22nd May), sharing a poster on the 2-year independent evaluation of the @theqcommunity.bsky.social.
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@pickereurope.bsky.social have released the Impact report for financial year 2024/25.
Read about the TAURUS paper, the work on cancer care experiences, the Patient Experience Network and Awards, and forward view from CEO @chrisgrahamuk.bsky.social
picker.org/research_ins...
Read about the TAURUS paper, the work on cancer care experiences, the Patient Experience Network and Awards, and forward view from CEO @chrisgrahamuk.bsky.social
picker.org/research_ins...
May 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
@pickereurope.bsky.social have released the Impact report for financial year 2024/25.
Read about the TAURUS paper, the work on cancer care experiences, the Patient Experience Network and Awards, and forward view from CEO @chrisgrahamuk.bsky.social
picker.org/research_ins...
Read about the TAURUS paper, the work on cancer care experiences, the Patient Experience Network and Awards, and forward view from CEO @chrisgrahamuk.bsky.social
picker.org/research_ins...
A new paper on care experiences for meningitis from the team @pickereurope.bsky.social and @meningitisnow.bsky.social ...
Pxjournal.org/journal/vol12/iss1/16/
UK adults reported limited support after meningitis treatment, highlighting gaps in follow up care, information, and recovery services.
Pxjournal.org/journal/vol12/iss1/16/
UK adults reported limited support after meningitis treatment, highlighting gaps in follow up care, information, and recovery services.
Understanding the Care Experiences and Support Needs of UK Adults Treated in Hospital for Meningitis
Background: Meningitis often results in ongoing and multifaceted after-effects, which can impact many aspects of people's lives, yet relatively little support and follow-up is offered. This study expl...
Pxjournal.org
April 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
A new paper on care experiences for meningitis from the team @pickereurope.bsky.social and @meningitisnow.bsky.social ...
Pxjournal.org/journal/vol12/iss1/16/
UK adults reported limited support after meningitis treatment, highlighting gaps in follow up care, information, and recovery services.
Pxjournal.org/journal/vol12/iss1/16/
UK adults reported limited support after meningitis treatment, highlighting gaps in follow up care, information, and recovery services.
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Debunking “nature versus nurture”, a thread.
Different people in a population carry variations in their DNA; the science of genetics makes it possible to assess if/how that correlates with individual differences in any observable trait, from medical conditions to aspects of cognition/behaviour.🧪1/9
Different people in a population carry variations in their DNA; the science of genetics makes it possible to assess if/how that correlates with individual differences in any observable trait, from medical conditions to aspects of cognition/behaviour.🧪1/9
April 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Debunking “nature versus nurture”, a thread.
Different people in a population carry variations in their DNA; the science of genetics makes it possible to assess if/how that correlates with individual differences in any observable trait, from medical conditions to aspects of cognition/behaviour.🧪1/9
Different people in a population carry variations in their DNA; the science of genetics makes it possible to assess if/how that correlates with individual differences in any observable trait, from medical conditions to aspects of cognition/behaviour.🧪1/9
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Vellozia, one of the most diverse & abundant genus' within the Campos Rupestres, shows incredible levels of endemism. Here, past climate change was used to investigate the modern-day range of this iconic genus! A 🧵(1/3)
@jeniferclopes.bsky.social
@jeniferclopes.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Vellozia, one of the most diverse & abundant genus' within the Campos Rupestres, shows incredible levels of endemism. Here, past climate change was used to investigate the modern-day range of this iconic genus! A 🧵(1/3)
@jeniferclopes.bsky.social
@jeniferclopes.bsky.social
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You've likely heard male frogs calling to attract females, but did you know the frequency of this call is affected by body size, habitat type & sexual selection? Well, that's the case in Cophomantini treefrogs, showing their influence on the evolution of spectral traits! 🌍🧪
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March 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You've likely heard male frogs calling to attract females, but did you know the frequency of this call is affected by body size, habitat type & sexual selection? Well, that's the case in Cophomantini treefrogs, showing their influence on the evolution of spectral traits! 🌍🧪
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Why are some birds brighter than others? Not just because of light! Using six almost-identical species of warbler, their colour brightness was compared to the light spectrum in their habitats, revealing little evidence for this! So what does..? 🌍🧪👇
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March 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Why are some birds brighter than others? Not just because of light! Using six almost-identical species of warbler, their colour brightness was compared to the light spectrum in their habitats, revealing little evidence for this! So what does..? 🌍🧪👇
academic.oup.com/bio...
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They say the best gifts come in small boxes...
That may be true for tarantulas, where the evolutionary marvel of miniaturization may have opened up new ecological niches to these creepy crawlies! Read the #EditorsChoice paper below! 🌍🧪
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@linneansociety.bsky.social
That may be true for tarantulas, where the evolutionary marvel of miniaturization may have opened up new ecological niches to these creepy crawlies! Read the #EditorsChoice paper below! 🌍🧪
academic.oup.com/zoolinnean/a...
@linneansociety.bsky.social
Thinking small: miniaturization might have facilitated adaptation to new niches in tarantulas
Abstract. The interplay between ecology and morphology holds significant importance in the field of evolutionary ecology. Miniaturization, a prevalent tren
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March 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
They say the best gifts come in small boxes...
That may be true for tarantulas, where the evolutionary marvel of miniaturization may have opened up new ecological niches to these creepy crawlies! Read the #EditorsChoice paper below! 🌍🧪
academic.oup.com/zoolinnean/a...
@linneansociety.bsky.social
That may be true for tarantulas, where the evolutionary marvel of miniaturization may have opened up new ecological niches to these creepy crawlies! Read the #EditorsChoice paper below! 🌍🧪
academic.oup.com/zoolinnean/a...
@linneansociety.bsky.social
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🗣️Rebecca Myers will be speaking at our 2025 Person Centred Care Symposium. As an experienced director, clinician, and academic, Rebecca has worked across all areas and levels of the #NHS and the voluntary sector.
🎟️Secure your place: bit.ly/Symposium2025
🎟️Secure your place: bit.ly/Symposium2025
March 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🗣️Rebecca Myers will be speaking at our 2025 Person Centred Care Symposium. As an experienced director, clinician, and academic, Rebecca has worked across all areas and levels of the #NHS and the voluntary sector.
🎟️Secure your place: bit.ly/Symposium2025
🎟️Secure your place: bit.ly/Symposium2025
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Should you pop into our home on Piccadilly in London, you will find images of ten remarkable women lining the walls of our library. They are our first female Fellows.
Find out about their lives and achievements in our blog. #IWD2025
https://bit.ly/4iaA5S2
Find out about their lives and achievements in our blog. #IWD2025
https://bit.ly/4iaA5S2
March 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Should you pop into our home on Piccadilly in London, you will find images of ten remarkable women lining the walls of our library. They are our first female Fellows.
Find out about their lives and achievements in our blog. #IWD2025
https://bit.ly/4iaA5S2
Find out about their lives and achievements in our blog. #IWD2025
https://bit.ly/4iaA5S2
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One day to go!
Our free exhibition Naturalists' Notebooks opens tomorrow: In these notebooks, we'll explore how naturalists sketched and scribbled, shaping our understanding of the natural world from the 18th century to today.
We're looking forward to welcoming you!
Find out more: bit.ly/43kBXmC
Our free exhibition Naturalists' Notebooks opens tomorrow: In these notebooks, we'll explore how naturalists sketched and scribbled, shaping our understanding of the natural world from the 18th century to today.
We're looking forward to welcoming you!
Find out more: bit.ly/43kBXmC
March 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
One day to go!
Our free exhibition Naturalists' Notebooks opens tomorrow: In these notebooks, we'll explore how naturalists sketched and scribbled, shaping our understanding of the natural world from the 18th century to today.
We're looking forward to welcoming you!
Find out more: bit.ly/43kBXmC
Our free exhibition Naturalists' Notebooks opens tomorrow: In these notebooks, we'll explore how naturalists sketched and scribbled, shaping our understanding of the natural world from the 18th century to today.
We're looking forward to welcoming you!
Find out more: bit.ly/43kBXmC
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Join us as we unearth hidden stories in botany...
On Wednesday 5 March, 12:30 - 13:15, @gemblina.bsky.social will give a free talk exploring the overlooked contributions of women in plant science through photography, illustration and rare archives.
Book your spot here: bit.ly/3QEeKEE
On Wednesday 5 March, 12:30 - 13:15, @gemblina.bsky.social will give a free talk exploring the overlooked contributions of women in plant science through photography, illustration and rare archives.
Book your spot here: bit.ly/3QEeKEE
Interstices | The Hidden Histories of Women in Botany
Discover Gem Toes-Crichton's unique artist's book & the many ways art and science can engage people with plants, history, and photography.
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February 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Join us as we unearth hidden stories in botany...
On Wednesday 5 March, 12:30 - 13:15, @gemblina.bsky.social will give a free talk exploring the overlooked contributions of women in plant science through photography, illustration and rare archives.
Book your spot here: bit.ly/3QEeKEE
On Wednesday 5 March, 12:30 - 13:15, @gemblina.bsky.social will give a free talk exploring the overlooked contributions of women in plant science through photography, illustration and rare archives.
Book your spot here: bit.ly/3QEeKEE
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Our peer-reviewed paper, published in @bmj.com Open, offers a new approach to improving patient feedback inclusivity. The TAURUS (Toolkit for Assessing Underrepresentation in User Surveys) helps researchers and healthcare providers ensure that diverse voices are heard when collecting feedback. [1/3]
February 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our peer-reviewed paper, published in @bmj.com Open, offers a new approach to improving patient feedback inclusivity. The TAURUS (Toolkit for Assessing Underrepresentation in User Surveys) helps researchers and healthcare providers ensure that diverse voices are heard when collecting feedback. [1/3]
A new paper from colleagues and I looking at why researchers or providers don't hear all the voices they should.
It is not just people not responding to surveys. And if we don't hear the voice we cannot tailor services.
We provide a toolkit to assess your surveys.
doi.org/10.1136/bmjo...
It is not just people not responding to surveys. And if we don't hear the voice we cannot tailor services.
We provide a toolkit to assess your surveys.
doi.org/10.1136/bmjo...
All the voices we cannot hear: a taxonomy of why some populations’ experiences are missing from health and care quality evidence and the Toolkit for Assessing Under Representation in User Surveys (TAU...
Background Patient and public voices are vital for understanding the quality of health and care. However, many healthcare providers, commissioners, decision-makers and researchers cannot hear the voic...
doi.org
February 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
A new paper from colleagues and I looking at why researchers or providers don't hear all the voices they should.
It is not just people not responding to surveys. And if we don't hear the voice we cannot tailor services.
We provide a toolkit to assess your surveys.
doi.org/10.1136/bmjo...
It is not just people not responding to surveys. And if we don't hear the voice we cannot tailor services.
We provide a toolkit to assess your surveys.
doi.org/10.1136/bmjo...
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Pathetic! When will they realise that this is deadly serious?
Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill
Exclusive: Supporters of bill say Labour has already insisted on removal of clauses requiring UK to meet targets agreed at Cop and other summits
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Pathetic! When will they realise that this is deadly serious?
Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I exited the year in a post of a trio of newer papers so heres a few of the older ones...
We used maps to help tailor services to local needs in a quality improvement project that boosted therapy referrals for psychology
Https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fds071
We used maps to help tailor services to local needs in a quality improvement project that boosted therapy referrals for psychology
Https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fds071
January 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I exited the year in a post of a trio of newer papers so heres a few of the older ones...
We used maps to help tailor services to local needs in a quality improvement project that boosted therapy referrals for psychology
Https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fds071
We used maps to help tailor services to local needs in a quality improvement project that boosted therapy referrals for psychology
Https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fds071
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In September, Sir Keir Starmer delivered his first health and care speech since taking office at our Annual conference. He outlined the three ‘big shifts’ the government is working on to transform the NHS. Read our resources around those three shifts. #KFChristmasCountdown Day 8️⃣
December 20, 2024 at 2:34 PM
In September, Sir Keir Starmer delivered his first health and care speech since taking office at our Annual conference. He outlined the three ‘big shifts’ the government is working on to transform the NHS. Read our resources around those three shifts. #KFChristmasCountdown Day 8️⃣
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🔵2024 has been a year of progress, growth, and collaboration at Picker. We’ve expanded, influenced policy and practice, and driven meaningful improvements in patient care. @chrisgrahamuk.bsky.social reflects on our progress and the exciting work ahead.👉 Read more: bit.ly/Picker2024.
Reflecting on 2024: a year of growth and impact at Picker
It has been a remarkable year for our team at Picker – one in which we have continued to grow […]
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December 20, 2024 at 3:09 PM
🔵2024 has been a year of progress, growth, and collaboration at Picker. We’ve expanded, influenced policy and practice, and driven meaningful improvements in patient care. @chrisgrahamuk.bsky.social reflects on our progress and the exciting work ahead.👉 Read more: bit.ly/Picker2024.
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🔵Only 36% of parents/carers felt hospital Wi-Fi met their needs, per #NHS U16 #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey 2023. Samantha Luk's experience highlights this issue. Watch & share 👉 bit.ly/HenrysWiFI
#PickerInsights #PickerEurope #NHS #NHSEngland #PersonCentredCare
#PickerInsights #PickerEurope #NHS #NHSEngland #PersonCentredCare
December 13, 2024 at 9:51 AM
🔵Only 36% of parents/carers felt hospital Wi-Fi met their needs, per #NHS U16 #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey 2023. Samantha Luk's experience highlights this issue. Watch & share 👉 bit.ly/HenrysWiFI
#PickerInsights #PickerEurope #NHS #NHSEngland #PersonCentredCare
#PickerInsights #PickerEurope #NHS #NHSEngland #PersonCentredCare
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🔵We hosted the Under 16 #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey (U16 CPES) 2023 results Webinar on December 5th. The event, attended by #NHSEngland, featured an overview of the national results and guidance on navigating the reporting outputs.
Watch the webinar👉 bit.ly/U16CPES23Webinar
#PickerInsights
Watch the webinar👉 bit.ly/U16CPES23Webinar
#PickerInsights
December 12, 2024 at 11:26 AM
🔵We hosted the Under 16 #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey (U16 CPES) 2023 results Webinar on December 5th. The event, attended by #NHSEngland, featured an overview of the national results and guidance on navigating the reporting outputs.
Watch the webinar👉 bit.ly/U16CPES23Webinar
#PickerInsights
Watch the webinar👉 bit.ly/U16CPES23Webinar
#PickerInsights
Moving to my mist recent works, a series of papers around hypothyrodism
In the first, our survey found satisfaction with care depends on trust in doctors more than treatment type.
doi.org/10.1089/thy....
In the first, our survey found satisfaction with care depends on trust in doctors more than treatment type.
doi.org/10.1089/thy....
December 9, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Moving to my mist recent works, a series of papers around hypothyrodism
In the first, our survey found satisfaction with care depends on trust in doctors more than treatment type.
doi.org/10.1089/thy....
In the first, our survey found satisfaction with care depends on trust in doctors more than treatment type.
doi.org/10.1089/thy....