All Outputs (147)

Gaming for Health: A Systematic Review of the Physical and Cognitive Effects of Interactive Computer Games in Older Adults (2013)
Journal Article
Bleakley, C. M., Charles, D., Porter-Armstrong, A., McNeill, M. D. J., McDonough, S. M., & McCormack, B. (2015). Gaming for Health: A Systematic Review of the Physical and Cognitive Effects of Interactive Computer Games in Older Adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 34(3), NP166-NP189. https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464812470747

This systematic review examined the physical and cognitive effects of physically based interactive computer games (ICGs) in older adults. Literature searching was carried out from January 2000 to June 2011. Eligible studies were trials involving olde... Read More about Gaming for Health: A Systematic Review of the Physical and Cognitive Effects of Interactive Computer Games in Older Adults.

Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements (2013)
Journal Article
Schofield, R., Porter-Armstrong, A., & Stinson, M. (2013). Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements. Nursing Research and Practice, 2013, Article 124095. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/124095

Sitting for prolonged periods of time increases seating interface pressures, which is known to increase the risk of developing pressure ulcers. Those at risk of developing pressure ulcers are advised to perform pressure relieving movements such as “p... Read More about Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements.

A 'good death' at home: community nurses helping to make it possible (2013)
Journal Article
Adamson, E., & Cruickshank, S. (2013). A 'good death' at home: community nurses helping to make it possible. British Journal of Community Nursing, 18, 40-42

The number of people dying at home rather than in a hospital is increasing, albeit slowly. This coincides with a growing emphasis across the UK to increase choice and enable individuals to both live and die well, and in the preferred setting of their... Read More about A 'good death' at home: community nurses helping to make it possible.

Avoiding inappropriate paediatric admission: facilitating General Practitioner referral to Community Children’s Nursing Teams (2013)
Journal Article
Kyle, R. G., Banks, M., Kirk, S., Powell, P., & Callery, P. (2013). Avoiding inappropriate paediatric admission: facilitating General Practitioner referral to Community Children’s Nursing Teams. BMC Family Practice, 14, 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-14-4

Background: Children's emergency admissions in England are increasing. Community Children's Nursing Teams (CCNTs) have developed services to manage acutely ill children at home to reduce demand for unscheduled care. Referral between General Practitio... Read More about Avoiding inappropriate paediatric admission: facilitating General Practitioner referral to Community Children’s Nursing Teams.

The understanding bereavement evaluation tool (UBET) for midwives: factor structure and clinical research applications. (2013)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J., Forrest, E., Wylie, L., & Martin, C. R. (2013). The understanding bereavement evaluation tool (UBET) for midwives: factor structure and clinical research applications. Nurse Education Today, 33, 1153-1159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2012.11.019

Background: the NMSF (2009) survey reported that bereavement midwife care was inadequate in a number
of UK NHS Trusts. Using a small grant from the Scottish government, 3 experienced midwifery lecturers designed an interactive workbook called “shapi... Read More about The understanding bereavement evaluation tool (UBET) for midwives: factor structure and clinical research applications..

Metacognitive therapy in treatment-resistant psychosis: A multiple-baseline study (2013)
Journal Article
Hutton, P., Morrison, A. P., Wardle, M., & Wells, A. (2014). Metacognitive therapy in treatment-resistant psychosis: A multiple-baseline study. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 42(2), 166-185. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1352465812001026

Background:
More effective psychological treatments for psychosis are required. Case series data and pilot trials suggest metacognitive therapy (MCT) is a promising treatment for anxiety and depression. Other research has found negative metacognitiv... Read More about Metacognitive therapy in treatment-resistant psychosis: A multiple-baseline study.

Predicting the cost-effectiveness of total hip and knee replacement: A health economic analysis (2013)
Journal Article
Jenkins, P. J., Clement, N. D., Hamilton, D. F., Gaston, P., Patton, J. T., & Howie, C. R. (2013). Predicting the cost-effectiveness of total hip and knee replacement: A health economic analysis. Bone and Joint Journal, 95-B(1), 115-121. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.95b1.29835

The aim of this study was to perform a cost–utility analysis of total hip (THR) and knee replacement (TKR). Arthritis is a disabling condition that leads to long-term deterioration in quality of life. Total joint replacement, despite being one of the... Read More about Predicting the cost-effectiveness of total hip and knee replacement: A health economic analysis.