Outputs (135)

A sample of 2009 Scottish medical graduates: their views on proposed changes to the sale of alcohol. Rapid response. (2009)
Journal Article
Gill, J. S., Gibson, C., & Nicol, M. (2009). A sample of 2009 Scottish medical graduates: their views on proposed changes to the sale of alcohol. Rapid response. BMJ, 338, https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.b1191

We should like to contribute to the debate around the content of this
editorial by presenting a subset of results from an ongoing study
conducted by ourselves during the period 2008-09 and funded by the Alcohol
Education Research Council. We ha... Read More about A sample of 2009 Scottish medical graduates: their views on proposed changes to the sale of alcohol. Rapid response..

An exploration of student nurses’ experiences of formative assessment (2009)
Journal Article
Duers, L. E., & Brown, N. (2009). An exploration of student nurses’ experiences of formative assessment. Nurse Education Today, 29(6), 654-659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2009.02.007

The idea that formative assessment has the potential to prepare students, not only to succeed in summative assessments during the course, but also in the world beyond the classroom [Melland, H., Volden, C., 1998. Classroom assessment: linking teachin... Read More about An exploration of student nurses’ experiences of formative assessment.

Creating a forum for planning sustainable services. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gowran, R., McKay, E. A., & O'Regan, B. (2009, March). Creating a forum for planning sustainable services. Paper presented at International Seating Symposium

Investigation into Maintaining Naso-gastric Feeding for Stroke Patients. A Mixed Methods Study. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mahoney, C. (2009, March). Investigation into Maintaining Naso-gastric Feeding for Stroke Patients. A Mixed Methods Study. Presented at Postgraduate Research Conference, Edinburgh Napier University

Mahoney, C. (2009, March). Investigation into Maintaining Naso-gastric Feeding for Stroke Patients. A Mixed Methods Study. Presented at Postgraduate Research Conference, Edinburgh Napier University

Experiences of older people in emergency care settings: IMOGEN LYONS and RUTH PATERSON discuss the results of a qualitative study into aspects of emergency care that are important to older people (2009)
Journal Article
Lyons, I., & Paterson, R. (2009). Experiences of older people in emergency care settings: IMOGEN LYONS and RUTH PATERSON discuss the results of a qualitative study into aspects of emergency care that are important to older people. Emergency Nurse, 16(10), 26-31. https://doi.org/10.7748/en2009.03.16.10.26.c6851

People over the age of 65 make up about 20 per cent of the population of Scotland (Wood and Bain 2001). They also account for 185,000 emergency hospital admissions a year across the country, a figure that is expected to rise to 397,000 by 2021 (NHS Q... Read More about Experiences of older people in emergency care settings: IMOGEN LYONS and RUTH PATERSON discuss the results of a qualitative study into aspects of emergency care that are important to older people.

Reframing: Psychological Adjustment of Chinese Women at the Beginning of the Breast Cancer Experience (2009)
Journal Article
Ching, S. S. Y., Martinson, I. M., & Wong, T. K. S. (2009). Reframing: Psychological Adjustment of Chinese Women at the Beginning of the Breast Cancer Experience. Qualitative Health Research, 19(3), 339-351. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732309331867

In this article, we present findings from a larger study that explored how Chinese women cope with breast cancer. We report on the process of early psychological adjustment, along with contextual factors and how they influence the women's coping mech... Read More about Reframing: Psychological Adjustment of Chinese Women at the Beginning of the Breast Cancer Experience.

The recognition and adoption of the recovery approach by occupational therapists in acute psychiatric settings in Ireland. (2009)
Journal Article
Hurley, E., & McKay, E. A. (2009). The recognition and adoption of the recovery approach by occupational therapists in acute psychiatric settings in Ireland. The Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 37,

This qualitative study aimed to establish how occupational therapists have implemented Recovery principles in acute psychiatric hospitals in Ireland. Recovery can be defined as a "deeply personal, unique process of changing one's attitudes, values, f... Read More about The recognition and adoption of the recovery approach by occupational therapists in acute psychiatric settings in Ireland..

Engaging pupils with asthma in physical activity (2009)
Journal Article
Hoskins, G., Williams, B., Coyle, J., Corlett, J., & Neville, R. (2009). Engaging pupils with asthma in physical activity. British Journal of School Nursing, 4(1), 23-27

It is essential for all children and young people to participate in physical activity. Pupils suffering from asthma, however, are more likely to avoid it. This study explores the beliefs and attitudes of educational staff towards the condition and ho... Read More about Engaging pupils with asthma in physical activity.

Putting ourselves in the picture: art workshops in the professional development of university lecturers. (2009)
Journal Article
Loads, D. J. (2009). Putting ourselves in the picture: art workshops in the professional development of university lecturers. International Journal for Academic Development, 14(1), 59-67. https://doi.org/10.1080/13601440802659452

Nurse education is characterised by dissonance, ambiguity and uncertainty. Such a context makes demands on the educator’s authenticity or sense of self. This paper reports an attempt to provide a space where dissonance, ambiguity and uncertainty coul... Read More about Putting ourselves in the picture: art workshops in the professional development of university lecturers..

Protocols, policy directives and choice provision: UK midwives' views (2009)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J., & Bull, P. (2009). Protocols, policy directives and choice provision: UK midwives' views. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 22(1), 55-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526860910927952

Purpose – within maternity hospitals midwives are expected to follow the protocol-driven culture and orders issued by senior staff. Simultaneously, midwives are expected to follow social policy documents and the Midwives Rules and Standards that advo... Read More about Protocols, policy directives and choice provision: UK midwives' views.