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Prioritisation of future research topics for children’s hospice care by its key stakeholders: a Delphi study (2009)
Journal Article
Malcolm, C., Knighting, K., Forbat, L., & Kearney, N. (2009). Prioritisation of future research topics for children’s hospice care by its key stakeholders: a Delphi study. Palliative Medicine, 23(5), 398-405. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216309104061

The Delphi process, widely used in health research to seek consensus on key issues amongst large stakeholder groups, was adopted to allow families, hospice staff/volunteers and linked professionals to identify and prioritise future research prioritie... Read More about Prioritisation of future research topics for children’s hospice care by its key stakeholders: a Delphi study.

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..

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, Orlando, Florida

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)

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..

Introduction to Palliative Care – exploration of clinical pathways (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nicol, J. (2009, January). Introduction to Palliative Care – exploration of clinical pathways. Paper presented at Intensive Program, Florence Network Conference., Groningen, Netherlands

Introduction to Palliative Care – exploration of clinical pathways

The use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine in irritable bowel syndrome (2009)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D., & Cuizhen, S. (2009). The use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine in irritable bowel syndrome. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 6(10), 16-21. https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2009.6.10.37850

Most nurses are aware of the widespread use of complementary and alternative medicines therapies. Such therapies are being increasingly used by gastrointestinal patients for a wide range of clinical conditions. In this article, the application of Ch... Read More about The use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine in irritable bowel syndrome.

Optimising long-term participation in physical activities after stroke: Exploring new ways of working for physiotherapists (2009)
Journal Article
Morris, J. H., & Williams, B. (2009). Optimising long-term participation in physical activities after stroke: Exploring new ways of working for physiotherapists. Physiotherapy, 95(3), 227-233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2008.11.006

There is now good empirical evidence of physical and functional benefits for individuals with stroke from long-term engagement in a range of physical activities. However, long-term participation of stroke survivors in physical activity after rehabili... Read More about Optimising long-term participation in physical activities after stroke: Exploring new ways of working for physiotherapists.

Supporting Midwives to Support Women. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McHugh, N. (2009, January). Supporting Midwives to Support Women. Presented at Stroppy Women: Thinking Creatively About Good Birthing, Edinburgh

An exploration of the the key factors inhibiting midwives from providing support for childbearing women.

Cognitive appraisals and physical health in people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (2009)
Journal Article
Karatzias, T., & Chouliara, Z. (2009). Cognitive appraisals and physical health in people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Medical Hypotheses, 72(4), 444-447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2008.10.026

Previous literature suggests that posttraumatic stress disorder (PSTD) is associated with poor physical health. To date a number of existing hypotheses have been developed to explain this association focusing predominantly on the interplay between co... Read More about Cognitive appraisals and physical health in people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).