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Abnormal breathing patterns in stroke: relationship with location of acute stroke lesion and prior cerebrosvascular disease. (2006)
Journal Article
Rowat, A. M., Wardlaw, J. M., & Dennis, M. S. (2006). Abnormal breathing patterns in stroke: relationship with location of acute stroke lesion and prior cerebrosvascular disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 78, 277-279. https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.2006.102228

Objective: To determine whether central periodic breathing (CPB) is associated with acute involvement of any particular part of the brain, or the extent of total damage in patients with acute stroke. Methods: CPB was identified using portable mon... Read More about Abnormal breathing patterns in stroke: relationship with location of acute stroke lesion and prior cerebrosvascular disease..

Can an interview score sheet assist with student selection onto the bachelor of science/diploma of higher education (adult) nursing programme? (2006)
Journal Article
McCallum, J., Donaldson, J. H., & Lafferty, P. (2006). Can an interview score sheet assist with student selection onto the bachelor of science/diploma of higher education (adult) nursing programme?. Nurse Education Today, 26, 586-592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2006.01.015

Aim To develop an interview score sheet (ISS) to assist with the selection of student nurses on the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)/Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) (Adult). Method A pilot study was undertaken over a 6-month period to design... Read More about Can an interview score sheet assist with student selection onto the bachelor of science/diploma of higher education (adult) nursing programme?.

A new research agenda: improving health care in general hospitals (2006)
Journal Article
Brown, M., & MacArthur, J. (2006). A new research agenda: improving health care in general hospitals. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 15(11), 1362-1370. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01408.x

Aim and objectives.  To set out the research required to improve the health of people with learning disabilities in general hospital settings. The objectives are: (i) to share service developments in a mapping exercise to provide a picture of current... Read More about A new research agenda: improving health care in general hospitals.

The impact on mothers of bringing up a child with intellectual disabilities: A cross-cultural study (2006)
Journal Article
McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Chang, M., Jarrah, S., & Shukri, R. (2008). The impact on mothers of bringing up a child with intellectual disabilities: A cross-cultural study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 45(1), 65-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2006.08.007

Background: Most research into the impact on mothers of having a child with an intellectual disability has been done in Western cultures. These mothers are at increased risk of stress, along with poorer health and weakened family relationships. Nurse... Read More about The impact on mothers of bringing up a child with intellectual disabilities: A cross-cultural study.

Working Together: Models of Facilitation for Enhancing Research Cultures (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neades, B. L. (2006, October). Working Together: Models of Facilitation for Enhancing Research Cultures. Paper presented at RCN Practice Development, Action Research and Reflective Practice, 6th International Conference, Edinburgh

Recognising acute illness and deterioration: a blended learning module. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Donaldson, J. H., & Smith, F. C. (2006, October). Recognising acute illness and deterioration: a blended learning module. Paper presented at 6th European Conference of Nurse Educators, Cite Internationale Universitaire, Paris

Evaluation of a newly developed blended learning module: recognising acute illness and deterioration (RAID). (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Donaldson, J. H., & Smith, F. C. (2006, October). Evaluation of a newly developed blended learning module: recognising acute illness and deterioration (RAID). Paper presented at 2nd Simulation Interprofessional Education Conference, Aberdeen

The requirements for original doctoral research in nursing. (2006)
Journal Article
Snowden, A. (2006). The requirements for original doctoral research in nursing. Nursing Times. 102. . 38-40. . ISSN 0954-7762.

Clinical and academic doctorates (PhDs) demand an original piece of research. This article examines how to generate such research in nursing and proposes that it is not as elusive as it first appears.

Chronic pancreatitis: pathophysiology and patient care (2006)
Journal Article
Smith, G., & Fawcett, T. (2006). Chronic pancreatitis: pathophysiology and patient care. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 4(7), 20-26

Chronic pancreatitis represents a continuous and prolonged inflammatory and fibrosing process in the pancreas resulting in permanent exocrine and often also endocrine dysfunction. Patients present with varying degrees of symptom distress. The usual c... Read More about Chronic pancreatitis: pathophysiology and patient care.

Gender differences and mental health: An exploratory study of knowledge and attitudes to mental health among Scottish teenagers (2006)
Journal Article
Williams, B., & Pow, J. (2007). Gender differences and mental health: An exploratory study of knowledge and attitudes to mental health among Scottish teenagers. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 12(1), 8-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.0041

Method:  A cross-sectional survey of 496 teenagers was conducted in order to explore their knowledge and attitude towards mental health and people with mental health problems. Results:  Boys reported lower levels of knowledge and different sources... Read More about Gender differences and mental health: An exploratory study of knowledge and attitudes to mental health among Scottish teenagers.