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Distinguishing between ICD-11 complex post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder: clinical guide and recommendations for future research (2023)
Journal Article
Karatzias, T., Bohus, M., Shevlin, M., Hyland, P., Bisson, J. I., Roberts, N., & Cloitre, M. (2023). Distinguishing between ICD-11 complex post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder: clinical guide and recommendations for future re

Although CPTSD and BPD are distinct disorders, there is confusion in clinical practice regarding the similarities between the diagnostic profiles of these conditions. We summarize the differences in the diagnostic criteria that are clinically inform... Read More about Distinguishing between ICD-11 complex post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder: clinical guide and recommendations for future research.

Exploring women’s experiences of breast or trunk lymphoedema following treatment for breast cancer (2023)
Journal Article
Ulman, J., Serrant, L., Dunham, M., & Probst, H. (2024). Exploring women’s experiences of breast or trunk lymphoedema following treatment for breast cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 42(1), 64-79. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2023.2218374

Background: The experiences of women who develop lymphoedema in the breast or trunk (BTL) after treatment for breast cancer have received little attention in either the academic or clinical setting. Consequently, women’s support needs remain unrecog... Read More about Exploring women’s experiences of breast or trunk lymphoedema following treatment for breast cancer.

Implementation of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in rural and urban Ghana: a history and systematic review of what works, for whom and why (2023)
Journal Article
Elsey, H., Abboah-Offei, M., Vidyasagaran, A. L., Anaseba, D., Wallace, L., Nwameme, A., …Agyepong, I. (2023). Implementation of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in rural and urban Ghana: a history and systematic review of what wo

Background: Despite renewed emphasis on strengthening primary health care globally, the sector remains under-resourced across sub–Saharan Africa. Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) has been the foundation of Ghana's primary care syst... Read More about Implementation of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in rural and urban Ghana: a history and systematic review of what works, for whom and why.

Epicardial adiposity in people with atrial fibrillation modified by physical exercise: an umbrella review (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Breen, C. (2023, June). Epicardial adiposity in people with atrial fibrillation modified by physical exercise: an umbrella review. Poster presented at ACNAP Congress 2023, Edinburgh

Introduction Atrial Fibrillation (AF) affects 30% of the world’s population and accounts for 3 million deaths annually, and current management pathways often result in poor outcomes in recurrence of AF with up to 50% reoccurring post pulmonary vein... Read More about Epicardial adiposity in people with atrial fibrillation modified by physical exercise: an umbrella review.

Developing relationships between higher education institutes and NHS stakeholders to support education and development of advanced clinical practice trainees (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McPhillips, N., & Tait, S. (2023, June). Developing relationships between higher education institutes and NHS stakeholders to support education and development of advanced clinical practice trainees. Poster presented at The Association of Advanced Practic

Introduction: Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) offers an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice delivered part time with a blended approach. Most students on the pathway are employed within NHS Borders and working in substantive posts for which complet... Read More about Developing relationships between higher education institutes and NHS stakeholders to support education and development of advanced clinical practice trainees.

Redesigning Advanced Practice education through the lens of assessment and feedback (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McPhillips, H. (2023, June). Redesigning Advanced Practice education through the lens of assessment and feedback. Poster presented at AAPEUK 2023, Online

Introduction: Within higher education it is widely accepted that course design and delivery should include both formative assessment and feedback, as well as the traditional summative assessment 1. The Higher Education Authority (HEA, 2020)2 essent... Read More about Redesigning Advanced Practice education through the lens of assessment and feedback.

Supporting the social inclusion of children and young adults with IDD and psychiatric comorbidities: Autobiographical narratives of practitioners and academics from Europe (2023)
Journal Article
Boyle, A., Abdulla, S., Odrowąż-Coates, A., Tah, J., Kiss, J., Grung, R. M., …Marsh, L. (2023). Supporting the social inclusion of children and young adults with IDD and psychiatric comorbidities: Autobiographical narratives of practitioners and acade

The article provides a reflection on the social inclusion of children and young people with IDD and associated psychiatric comorbidity through the eyes of practitioners and academics from Norway, Scotland, Sweden, and Romania. Using an autoethnograph... Read More about Supporting the social inclusion of children and young adults with IDD and psychiatric comorbidities: Autobiographical narratives of practitioners and academics from Europe.

Interprofessional learning across Advanced Clinical Practice Pathway (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McPhillips, H., & MacVicar, S. (2023, June). Interprofessional learning across Advanced Clinical Practice Pathway. Poster presented at The Association of Advanced Practice Educators UK (AAPE UK) National conference: The Evolving Role of Education in Adv

Introduction: Interprofessional learning (IPL) is defined as enabling “two or more professions to learn with, from and about each other to improve collaborative practice and quality of care” (1) . IPL offers a variety of benefits to students includ... Read More about Interprofessional learning across Advanced Clinical Practice Pathway.

Rationing in healthcare—a scoping review (2023)
Journal Article
Berezowski, J., Czapla, M., Manulik, S., & Ross, C. (2023). Rationing in healthcare—a scoping review. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, Article 1160691. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1160691

Healthcare rationing has been the subject of numerous debates and concerns in the field of health economics in recent years. It is a concept which refers to the allocation of scarce healthcare resources and involves the use of different approaches to... Read More about Rationing in healthcare—a scoping review.

Investigating the latent structure of the International Trauma Questionnaire to assess ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD in an adult civilian sample during the Ukraine war (2023)
Journal Article
Ho, G. W., Louison Vang, M., Martsenkovskyi, D., Karatzias, T., Ben-Ezra, M., McElroy, E., …Shevlin, M. (2023). Investigating the latent structure of the International Trauma Questionnaire to assess ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comple

The symptom structure of ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) and the validity of the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) are yet to be tested among civilians in an active war zone. The present investigation exami... Read More about Investigating the latent structure of the International Trauma Questionnaire to assess ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD in an adult civilian sample during the Ukraine war.

The importance of communication and involvementin decision-making: A study in Ireland exploring birthsatisfaction using the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) (2023)
Journal Article
Doherty, J., Coughlan, B., Lynch, S., Sheehy, L., Hollins Martin, C., Martin, C., …O'Brien, D. (2023). The importance of communication and involvementin decision-making: A study in Ireland exploring birthsatisfaction using the Birth Satisfaction Scale-R

Introduction: Evaluation in healthcare services has become a priority, globally1. The Government of Ireland has highlighted the importance of stakeholder engagement to identify the needs of women in the design and delivery of high-quality health ser... Read More about The importance of communication and involvementin decision-making: A study in Ireland exploring birthsatisfaction using the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

Wearable activity trackers for nurses' health: A qualitative acceptability study (2023)
Journal Article
Mahoney, C., Hoyle, L., Van Splunter, C., & Kyle, R. G. (2023). Wearable activity trackers for nurses' health: A qualitative acceptability study. Nursing Open, 10(9), 5777-6614. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1884

Aim: To assess the practical, social and ethical acceptability of the use of a POLAR® H7 chest‐strap wearable device to influence health behaviours among pre‐registered nurses. Design: Qualitative acceptability study including a simulated test of use... Read More about Wearable activity trackers for nurses' health: A qualitative acceptability study.

Vulnerability and resilience of refugee women and children (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mwenyango, H. (2023, June). Vulnerability and resilience of refugee women and children. Paper presented at JSWEC 2023: Social Work Education and Research in turbulent times, Glasgow

Migration is a recurrent feature in human history and an immediate response to humanitarian crises. Although forced migration is associated with significant risks and vulnerability, little commitment is devoted to supporting and building migrants’ re... Read More about Vulnerability and resilience of refugee women and children.

Evidence of the Impact of Interventions to Decrease Polypharmacy (2023)
Book Chapter
Mair, A. (2023). Evidence of the Impact of Interventions to Decrease Polypharmacy. In Encyclopaedia of Evidence in Pharmaceutical Public Health and Health Services Research in Pharmacy. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50247-8_146-1

As many as 50% of all patients with long-term conditions are using their medicines in a way that is not fully effective. This results in suboptimal treatment of their condition and attendance or admission to hospital. There is a significant level of... Read More about Evidence of the Impact of Interventions to Decrease Polypharmacy.