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Triumph over the barricades and put the evidence into practice. (2008)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J. (2008). Triumph over the barricades and put the evidence into practice. British Journal of Midwifery, 16, 76-81. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2008.16.2.28334

In some instances midwives find it difficult to implement research into practice (Albers, 2001). For example, evidence informs of the benefits of providing continuous support during labour (Hodnett et al, 2003), yet one midwife to one woman is not co... Read More about Triumph over the barricades and put the evidence into practice..

Mothers’ Recollections of Early Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (2008)
Journal Article
McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., & Cassidy, A. (2009). Mothers’ Recollections of Early Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 14(1), 31-36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3588.2008.00495.x

Background: Early intervention is recommended for autism spectrum disorders but often this is delayed because children have not received a formal diagnosis. Nonetheless parents are likely to identify features of ASD from an early age. The main aim of... Read More about Mothers’ Recollections of Early Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

An exploration of the management of menopausal symptoms for women with a diagnosis of breast cancer: lay and professional experiences and expectations. (2008)
Journal Article
Alder, E., Cruickshank, S., & Hume, A. (2008). An exploration of the management of menopausal symptoms for women with a diagnosis of breast cancer: lay and professional experiences and expectations. Breast Cancer Research, 10(S2), 82. https://doi.org/10.1

Many breast cancer survivors are menopausal either at diagnosis or as a result of a premature therapy-induced menopause, complaining frequently of climacteric symptoms [1]. The menopause is widely seen as part of the natural ageing process; however,... Read More about An exploration of the management of menopausal symptoms for women with a diagnosis of breast cancer: lay and professional experiences and expectations..

Nebulisers or spacers for the administration of bronchodilators to those with asthma attending emergency departments? (2008)
Journal Article
Mason, N., Roberts, N., Yard, N., & Partridge, M. R. (2008). Nebulisers or spacers for the administration of bronchodilators to those with asthma attending emergency departments?. Respiratory Medicine, 102(7), 993-998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2008.

Background Systematic reviews and national guidelines conclude that the nebulised route of administration of bronchodilators has no advantage over the use of a spacer in moderately severe exacerbations of asthma. Whether this recommendation is imple... Read More about Nebulisers or spacers for the administration of bronchodilators to those with asthma attending emergency departments?.

The midwifery curriculum: introducing obstetric emergency simulation (2008)
Journal Article
Norris, G. (2008). The midwifery curriculum: introducing obstetric emergency simulation. British Journal of Midwifery, 16(4), 232-235. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2008.16.4.29047

Employing high fidelity simulations of obstetric emergencies for student midwives has great teaching and learning potential. Simulations can provide student midwives with a learning experience that facilitates knowledge application to midwifery prac... Read More about The midwifery curriculum: introducing obstetric emergency simulation.

Audio-visual recording of patient–GP consultations for research purposes: A literature review on recruiting rates and strategies (2008)
Journal Article
Themessl-Huber, M., Humphris, G., Dowell, J., Macgillivray, S., Rushmer, R., & Williams, B. (2008). Audio-visual recording of patient–GP consultations for research purposes: A literature review on recruiting rates and strategies. Patient Education and C

Objective To identify ethical processes and recruitment strategies, participation rates of studies using audio or video recording of primary health care consultations for research purposes, and the effect of recording on the behaviour, attitudes and... Read More about Audio-visual recording of patient–GP consultations for research purposes: A literature review on recruiting rates and strategies.

Quality of life among survivors of prolonged critical illness; a mixed methods study (2008)
Journal Article
Ramsay, P., Huby, G., Thompson, A., & Walsh, T. (2007). Quality of life among survivors of prolonged critical illness; a mixed methods study. Critical care : the official journal of the Critical Care Forum, 12(Suppl 2), (P508). ISSN 1364-8535

Introduction: Survivors of prolonged critical illness (requiring ≥ 14 days ventilation) experience the highest prevalence and severest forms of critical illness-related morbidity. This study examines the degree to which generic questionnaires reflec... Read More about Quality of life among survivors of prolonged critical illness; a mixed methods study.

A Clinical Decision (2008)
Journal Article
Kuipers, Y. (2008). A Clinical Decision. MIDIRS midwifery digest, 18(1), 35-38

Making the transition from 'being delivered' to 'giving birth' A literature review and reflection on the potential for introducing the UK model of 'caseload midwifery' to the Netherlands midwifery (2008)
Journal Article
Kuipers, Y. (2008). Making the transition from 'being delivered' to 'giving birth' A literature review and reflection on the potential for introducing the UK model of 'caseload midwifery' to the Netherlands midwifery. MIDIRS midwifery digest, 17(1), 35-40

This article reviews the literature about the use of caseload midwifery based on the UK model and explores the best way to implement this into Dutch community midwifery