Outputs (136)

Exercise and the fatty liver (2008)
Journal Article
Spassiani, N. A., & Kuk, J. L. (2008). Exercise and the fatty liver. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 33(4), 802-807. https://doi.org/10.1139/h08-059

Fatty liver is an increasingly prevalent condition that is associated with several metabolic derangements, thus necessitating the development of effective therapeutic interventions. Growing evidence from cross-sectional studies suggest that physical... Read More about Exercise and the fatty liver.

Ambiguity and uncertainty: The ongoing concerns of male partners of women treated for breast cancer (2008)
Journal Article
Harrow, A., Wells, M., Barbour, R. S., & Cable, S. (2008). Ambiguity and uncertainty: The ongoing concerns of male partners of women treated for breast cancer. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(4), 349-356. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2008.04.00

As the prevalence of breast cancer increases, survival improves and short stay or outpatient care become the norm, greater numbers of men will be involved in providing care and support for their partners at home. This qualitative study explored the e... Read More about Ambiguity and uncertainty: The ongoing concerns of male partners of women treated for breast cancer.

Organ Donation Taskforce Representative and Event Chair (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neades, B. L. (2008, June). Organ Donation Taskforce Representative and Event Chair

Healthcare Professionals’ Experience in Applying Presumed Consent Legislation in Organ Donation (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neades, B. L. (2008, June). Healthcare Professionals’ Experience in Applying Presumed Consent Legislation in Organ Donation

Supporting breastfeeding mothers: qualitative synthesis (2008)
Journal Article
McInnes, R. J. & Chambers, J. A. (2008). Supporting breastfeeding mothers: qualitative synthesis. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 62. (4). 407-427. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04618.x. ISSN 0309-2402.

AIM: This paper is a report of a synthesis of mothers' and healthcare professionals' experiences and perceptions of breastfeeding support. BACKGROUND: Despite increasing knowledge, breastfeeding rates remain relatively static and mothers c... Read More about Supporting breastfeeding mothers: qualitative synthesis.

A necessary evil? the use of interventions to prevent nasogastric tube-tugging after stroke. (2008)
Journal Article
Horsburgh, D., Rowat, A. M., Mahoney, C. M., & Dennis, M. S. (2008). A necessary evil? the use of interventions to prevent nasogastric tube-tugging after stroke. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 4, (230-234). ISSN 1747-0307

This study explores the perspectives of patients, relatives and carers on the use of interventions to prevent nasogastric tube-tugging following a stroke. The study was qualitative and involved focus groups with practitioners (n=3) and interviews wit... Read More about A necessary evil? the use of interventions to prevent nasogastric tube-tugging after stroke..

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..

Graduate entry masters education - examining the perspectives of key stakeholders. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gallagher, M., McKay, E. A., Cahill, M., Fouhy, R., & Warren, A. (2008, May). Graduate entry masters education - examining the perspectives of key stakeholders. Paper presented at 8th European Congress of Occupational Therapy

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..