Publications
2025
Urinary metabolite model to predict the dying process in lung cancer patients.
Coyle, S., Chapman, E., Hughes, D. M., Baker, J., Slater, R., Davison, A. S., . . . Probert, C. (2025). Urinary metabolite model to predict the dying process in lung cancer patients.. Communications medicine, 5(1), 49. doi:10.1038/s43856-025-00764-3
2024
New UK palliative medicine consultants: clinical and non-clinical preparedness after higher specialty training.
Hanchanale, S., Nwosu, A. C., & Boland, J. W. (2024). New UK palliative medicine consultants: clinical and non-clinical preparedness after higher specialty training.. BMJ supportive & palliative care, spcare-2023-004413. doi:10.1136/spcare-2023-004413
Virtual reality in specialist palliative care: a feasibility study to enable clinical practice adoption
Nwosu, A. C., Mills, M., Roughneen, S., Stanley, S., Chapman, L., & Mason, S. R. (2021). Virtual reality in specialist palliative care: a feasibility study to enable clinical practice adoption. BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002327
How can technology be used to support communication in palliative care beyond the covid-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods national survey of palliative care healthcare professionals.
Stanley, S., Finucane, A., Thompson, A., & Nwosu, A. C. (2024). How can technology be used to support communication in palliative care beyond the covid-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods national survey of palliative care healthcare professionals.. BMC palliative care, 23(1), 40. doi:10.1186/s12904-024-01372-z
2023
A grounded theory study exploring palliative care healthcare professionals' experiences of managing digital legacy as part of advance care planning for people receiving palliative care
Stanley, S., Higginbotham, K., Finucane, A., & Nwosu, A. C. (2023). A grounded theory study exploring palliative care healthcare professionals' experiences of managing digital legacy as part of advance care planning for people receiving palliative care. PALLIATIVE MEDICINE. doi:10.1177/02692163231194198
Telehealth requires improved evidence to achieve its full potential in palliative care
Nwosu, A. C. (2023). Telehealth requires improved evidence to achieve its full potential in palliative care. PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 37(7), 896-897. doi:10.1177/02692163231182461
How can technology be used to support communication in palliative care beyond the covid-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods national survey of palliative care healthcare professionals (Preprint)
GC-MS Techniques Investigating Potential Biomarkers of Dying in the Last Weeks with Lung Cancer
Chapman, E. A., Baker, J., Aggarwal, P., Hughes, D. M., Nwosu, A. C., Boyd, M. T., . . . Coyle, S. (2023). GC-MS Techniques Investigating Potential Biomarkers of Dying in the Last Weeks with Lung Cancer. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES, 24(2). doi:10.3390/ijms24021591
2022
P-95 Designer-in-Residence; a new model for design-driven innovation in future hospice care
Nickpour, F., Tibbles, A., Chapman, L., & Nwosu, A. C. (2022). P-95 Designer-in-Residence; a new model for design-driven innovation in future hospice care. Poster session presented at the meeting of Finding a Way Forward, Hospice UK National Conference, 22–24 November 2022, Glasgow. doi:10.1136/spcare-2022-hunc.113
Identification of Digital Health Priorities for Palliative Care Research: Modified Delphi Study
Nwosu, A. C., McGlinchey, T., Sanders, J., Stanley, S., Palfrey, J., Lubbers, P., . . . Mason, S. (2022). Identification of Digital Health Priorities for Palliative Care Research: Modified Delphi Study. JMIR AGING, 5(1). doi:10.2196/32075
2021
Identification of Digital Health Priorities for Palliative Care Research: Modified Delphi Study (Preprint)
Investigation and management of iron deficiency anaemia in a specialist palliative care setting and the role of intravenous iron: a descriptive analysis of hospice data
Steele, T., Bonwick, H., Nwosu, A. C., & Chapman, L. (2021). Investigation and management of iron deficiency anaemia in a specialist palliative care setting and the role of intravenous iron: a descriptive analysis of hospice data. doi:10.12688/amrcopenres.12963.1
Case Report: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) deactivation in palliative care - a case involving best interest decisions for someone lacking capacity at the end of life
Tan, C., Hanchanale, S., Sugrue, E., & Nwosu, A. C. (2021). Case Report: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) deactivation in palliative care - a case involving best interest decisions for someone lacking capacity at the end of life. doi:10.12688/amrcopenres.12972.1
Case Report: The use of advanced consent methodology and healthcare professional consultee to facilitate research participation in dying patients
Stanley, S., & Nwosu, A. C. (2021). Case Report: The use of advanced consent methodology and healthcare professional consultee to facilitate research participation in dying patients. doi:10.12688/amrcopenres.12961.1
Evaluating the use of video communication technology in a hospital specialist palliative care team during the COVID-19 pandemic
Crosby, B., Hanchanale, S., Stanley, S., & Nwosu, A. C. (2021). Evaluating the use of video communication technology in a hospital specialist palliative care team during the COVID-19 pandemic. doi:10.12688/amrcopenres.12969.1
Investigation and management of iron deficiency anaemia in a specialist palliative care setting and the role of intravenous iron: a descriptive analysis of hospice data
Steele, T., Bonwick, H., Nwosu, A. C., & Chapman, L. (2021). Investigation and management of iron deficiency anaemia in a specialist palliative care setting and the role of intravenous iron: a descriptive analysis of hospice data. doi:10.12688/amrcopenres.12963.2
Investigation and management of iron deficiency anaemia in a specialist palliative care setting and the role of intravenous iron: a descriptive analysis of hospice data.
Steele, T., Bonwick, H., Nwosu, A. C., & Chapman, L. (2021). Investigation and management of iron deficiency anaemia in a specialist palliative care setting and the role of intravenous iron: a descriptive analysis of hospice data.. AMRC open research, 3, 6. doi:10.12688/amrcopenres.12963.2
2019
Development of a hospice research culture through staff development, education and collaboration
Stanley, S., McDougall, A., Chapman, L., & Nwosu, A. C. (2019). Development of a hospice research culture through staff development, education and collaboration. BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE, 9(3), 359-360. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2018-001740
Robotic technology for palliative and supportive care: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Nwosu, A. C., Sturgeon, B., McGlinchey, T., Goodwin, C. D. G., Behera, A., Mason, S., . . . Payne, T. R. (2019). Robotic technology for palliative and supportive care: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 33(8), 1106-1113. doi:10.1177/0269216319857628
Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) as a method to compare body composition differences according to cancer stage and type
Nwosu, A. C., Mayland, C., Mason, S., Cox, T., Varro, A., Stanley, S., & Ellershaw, J. (n.d.). Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) as a method to compare body composition differences according to cancer stage and type. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN. doi:10.1016/j.clnesp.2019.02.006
2018
Wearable smartwatch technology to monitor symptoms in advanced illness
Nwosu, A. C., Quinn, C., Samuels, J., Mason, S., & Payne, T. R. (2018). Wearable smartwatch technology to monitor symptoms in advanced illness. BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE, 8(2), 237. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-001445
Big Data analysis to improve care for people living with serious illness: The potential to use new emerging technology in palliative care
Nwosu, A. C., Collins, B., & Mason, S. (2018). Big Data analysis to improve care for people living with serious illness: The potential to use new emerging technology in palliative care. PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 32(1), 164-166. doi:10.1177/0269216317726250
2017
The study of hydration status and complex symptoms in advanced: the development of a research process to facilitate research in the hospice setting
McDougall, A., Stanley, S., Chapman, L., Mayland, C., mason, S., Cox, T., . . . Nwosu, A. C. (2017). The study of hydration status and complex symptoms in advanced: the development of a research process to facilitate research in the hospice setting. In National Cancer Research Institute. Liverpool Convention Centre.
The University of Liverpool Scholar Programme: developing clinical academics within undergraduate training.
Rai, A., Bains, S., Cassidy, D., Nwosu, A. C., Ellershaw, J., & Mason, S. (2017, September 13). The University of Liverpool Scholar Programme: developing clinical academics within undergraduate training.. In Association of Palliative Medicine (APM) Undergraduate Medical Education Special Interest Forum. University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
The University of Liverpool Scholar Programme: an opportunity to develop clinical academics within undergraduate training
Bains, S., Rai, A., Cassidy, D., Nwosu, A. C., Ellershaw, J., & Mason, S. (2017). The University of Liverpool Scholar Programme: an opportunity to develop clinical academics within undergraduate training. In AMEE 2017 Conference: An International Association for Medical Education. Helsinki, Finland.
Use of podcast technology to facilitate education, communication and dissemination in palliative care: the development of the AmiPal podcast
Nwosu, A. C., Monnery, D., Reid, V. L., & Chapman, L. (2017). Use of podcast technology to facilitate education, communication and dissemination in palliative care: the development of the AmiPal podcast. BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE, 7(2), 212-217. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2016-001140
Hypercalcaemia of malignancy: an analysis of the medical management of palliative cancer patients in community, hospice and hospital settings
McDonald, R., McKenzie, C., Nwosu, A. C., White, A., Smith, J., Fell, A., . . . Brooks, M. (2017). Hypercalcaemia of malignancy: an analysis of the medical management of palliative cancer patients in community, hospice and hospital settings.
Robotic technology and palliative care education: the development of a Nao computer program.
Sturgeon, B., Payne, T. R., Mason, S., & Nwosu, A. C. (2017). Robotic technology and palliative care education: the development of a Nao computer program.. In The 15th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care. Madrid, Spain.
The palliative academic clinical trainees society: description and career outcomes of a novel peer support programme for academic trainees in palliative medicine
Etkind, S. N., Chin, C., Lovell, N., Wakefield, D., Nwosu, A. C., Neoh, K., . . . Sleeman, K. (2017). The palliative academic clinical trainees society: description and career outcomes of a novel peer support programme for academic trainees in palliative medicine. In The 15th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care. Madrid, Spain.
Wearable smartwatch technology to assess pain in palliative care
Quinn, C., Samuels, J., Payne, T. R., & Nwosu, A. C. (2017). Wearable smartwatch technology to assess pain in palliative care. In The 15th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care. Madrid, Spain.
A systematically structured review of biomarkers of dying in cancer patients in the last months of life; An exploration of the biology of dying
Reid, V. L., McDonald, R., Nwosu, A. C., Mason, S. R., Probert, C., Ellershaw, J. E., & Coyle, S. (2017). A systematically structured review of biomarkers of dying in cancer patients in the last months of life; An exploration of the biology of dying. PLOS ONE, 12(4). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0175123
A systematically structured review on biomarkers of dying in cancer patients at the end of life; an exploration of potential mechanisms for the biology of dying
Reid, V., McDonald, R., Nwosu, A. C., Mason, S., Probert, C., Ellershaw, J., & Coyle, S. (2017). A systematically structured review on biomarkers of dying in cancer patients at the end of life; an exploration of potential mechanisms for the biology of dying. In BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care Vol. Volume 7. Belfast Waterfront: BMJ Publishing Group.
Hypercalcaemia of malignancy: an analysis of the medical management of palliative cancer patients in community, hospice and hospital settings
Nwosu, A. C., Mckenzie, C., Mcdonald, R., White, A., Smith, J., Fell, A., . . . Brooks, M. (2017). Hypercalcaemia of malignancy: an analysis of the medical management of palliative cancer patients in community, hospice and hospital settings. In BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care Vol. Volume 7. Belfast Waterfront: BMJ Publishing Group.
The development of a framework to personalise hydration management in cancer care: the use of non-invasive technology to evaluate fluid status and dehydration-related symptoms
Nwosu, A. C., mayland, C., mason, S., Benze, G., Nauck, F., Armour, K., . . . Ellershaw, J. (2017). The development of a framework to personalise hydration management in cancer care: the use of non-invasive technology to evaluate fluid status and dehydration-related symptoms. In BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care Vol. Volume 7. Belfast Waterfront: BMJ Publishing Group.
The palliative academic clinical trainees society: description and career outcomes of a novel peer support programme for academic trainees in palliative medicine
etkind, S. N., Chin, C., Lovell, N., Wakefield, D., Nwosu, A. C., Neoh, K., . . . Sleeman, K. (2017). The palliative academic clinical trainees society: description and career outcomes of a novel peer support programme for academic trainees in palliative medicine. In BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care Vol. Volume 7 - Suppl 1. Belfast Waterfront: BMJ Publishing Group.
O-5 A systematically structured review on biomarkers of dying in cancer patients at the end of life; an exploration of potential mechanisms for the biology of dying
Reid, V., McDonald, R., Nwosu, A. C., Mason, S. R., Probert, C., Ellershaw, J. E., & Coyle, S. (2017). O-5 A systematically structured review on biomarkers of dying in cancer patients at the end of life; an exploration of potential mechanisms for the biology of dying. Oral Presentations, A2.2-A2. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-00133.5
O-7 Robotic technology and palliative care education: the development of a ‘nao robot’ computer program
Sturgeon, B., Payne, T., Mason, S., & Nwosu, A. (2017). O-7 Robotic technology and palliative care education: the development of a ‘nao robot’ computer program. Oral Presentations, A2.4-A3. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-00133.7
2016
Collecting biological material from palliative care patients in the last weeks of life: a feasibility study
Coyle, S., Scott, A., Nwosu, A. C., Latten, R., Wilson, J., Mayland, C. R., . . . Ellershaw, J. (2016). Collecting biological material from palliative care patients in the last weeks of life: a feasibility study. BMJ OPEN, 6(11). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011763
Longitudinal bioimpedance assessments to evaluate hydration in POEMS syndrome
Nwosu, A. C., Morris, L., Mayland, C., Mason, S., Pettitt, A., & Ellershaw, J. (2016). Longitudinal bioimpedance assessments to evaluate hydration in POEMS syndrome. BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE, 6(3), 369-372. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-000991
The Association of Hydration Status with Physical Signs, Symptoms and Survival in Advanced Cancer-The Use of Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis (BIVA) Technology to Evaluate Fluid Volume in Palliative Care: An Observational Study
Nwosu, A. C., Mayland, C. R., Mason, S., Cox, T. F., Varro, A., & Ellershaw, J. (2016). The Association of Hydration Status with Physical Signs, Symptoms and Survival in Advanced Cancer-The Use of Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis (BIVA) Technology to Evaluate Fluid Volume in Palliative Care: An Observational Study. PLOS ONE, 11(9). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0163114
2015
Social media and palliative medicine: a retrospective 2-year analysis of global Twitter data to evaluate the use of technology to communicate about issues at the end of life
Nwosu, A. C., Debattista, M., Rooney, C., & Mason, S. (2015). Social media and palliative medicine: a retrospective 2-year analysis of global Twitter data to evaluate the use of technology to communicate about issues at the end of life. BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE, 5(2), 207-212. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000701
2014
SOCIAL MEDIA AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE: A TWO YEAR ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL TWITTER DATA
Nwosu, A., Debattista, M., Rooney, C., & Mason, S. (2014). SOCIAL MEDIA AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE: A TWO YEAR ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL TWITTER DATA. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A75.2-A75. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.214
THE ASSESSMENT OF HYDRATION IN ADVANCED CANCER PATIENTS USING BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS
Nwosu, A., Mayland, C., Varro, A., & Ellershaw, J. (2014). THE ASSESSMENT OF HYDRATION IN ADVANCED CANCER PATIENTS USING BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A3.2-A3. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.8
2013
The evaluation of a peer-led question-writing task
Nwosu, A., Mason, S., Roberts, A., & Hugel, H. (2013). The evaluation of a peer-led question-writing task. The Clinical Teacher, 10(3), 151-154. doi:10.1111/j.1743-498x.2012.00632.x
The evaluation of a peer-led question-writing task.
Nwosu, A., Mason, S., Roberts, A., & Hugel, H. (2013). The evaluation of a peer-led question-writing task.. The clinical teacher, 10(3), 151-154. doi:10.1111/j.1743-498x.2012.00632.x
Hydration in Advanced Cancer: Can Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Improve the Evidence Base? A Systematic Review of the Literature
Nwosu, A. C., Mayland, C. R., Mason, S. R., Khodabukus, A. F., Varro, A., & Ellershaw, J. E. (2013). Hydration in Advanced Cancer: Can Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Improve the Evidence Base? A Systematic Review of the Literature. JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, 46(3), 433-+. doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2012.08.018
Patients want to be involved in end-of-life care research.
Nwosu, A. C., Mayland, C. R., Mason, S., Varro, A., & Ellershaw, J. E. (2013). Patients want to be involved in end-of-life care research.. BMJ supportive & palliative care, 3(4), 457. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2013-000537
2012
Lung cancer and rehabilitation-what are the barriers? Results of a questionnaire survey and the development of regional lung cancer rehabilitation standards and guidelines
Nwosu, A. C., Bayly, J. L., Gaunt, K. E., & Mayland, C. R. (2012). Lung cancer and rehabilitation-what are the barriers? Results of a questionnaire survey and the development of regional lung cancer rehabilitation standards and guidelines. SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER, 20(12), 3247-3254. doi:10.1007/s00520-012-1472-1
An evaluation of the use of traditional opioids and immediate-release fentanyl in the management of breakthrough cancer pain in an integrated cancer network
Nwosu, A., Marley, K., Sulaivany, E., Dickman, A., & Littlewood, C. (2012). An evaluation of the use of traditional opioids and immediate-release fentanyl in the management of breakthrough cancer pain in an integrated cancer network. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 2(2), 4.3-4. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2012-000264.13
Integrated Clinical Academic Training: An Exciting New Dawn for Academic Palliative Medicine
Nwosu, A. C. (2012). Integrated Clinical Academic Training: An Exciting New Dawn for Academic Palliative Medicine. JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 15(5), 507-508. doi:10.1089/jpm.2011.0524
Palliative medicine and smartphones: an opportunity for innovation?
Nwosu, A. C., & Mason, S. (2012). Palliative medicine and smartphones: an opportunity for innovation?. BMJ supportive & palliative care, 2(1), 75-77. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2011-000151
Palliative medicine and smartphones: an opportunity for innovation?
Nwosu, A., & Curi, S. M. M. (2012). Palliative medicine and smartphones: an opportunity for innovation?. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 2(Suppl 1), A58.2-A58. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2012-000196.168
Palliative Care and Obesity: Are We Prepared?
Nwosu, A. C., Raj, J., & Hugel, H. (2012). Palliative Care and Obesity: Are We Prepared?. JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 15(1), 7-8. doi:10.1089/jpm.2011.0333
2008
Assessment of the efficacy and toxicity of <SUP>131</SUP>I-metaiodobenzylguanidine therapy for metastatic neuroendocrine tumours
Nwosu, A. C., Jones, L., Vora, J., Poston, G. J., Vinjamuri, S., & Pritchard, D. M. (2008). Assessment of the efficacy and toxicity of <SUP>131</SUP>I-metaiodobenzylguanidine therapy for metastatic neuroendocrine tumours. BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER, 98(6), 1053-1058. doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6604273
Undated
The assessment of hydration states in advanced cancer patients using novel technology: the evaluation of bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) in the palliative care setting
Nwosu, A. (n.d.). The assessment of hydration states in advanced cancer patients using novel technology: the evaluation of bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) in the palliative care setting. (PhD Thesis, University of Liverpool).