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Slavish application of protocols is far from genuine evidence-based care (2010)
Journal Article
Snowden, A. (2010). Slavish application of protocols is far from genuine evidence-based care. Nursing Standard, 25, 32

A letter to the editor is presented in response to an article on evidence-based nursing practice by Joy Milligan in the September 15, 2010 issue.

The enigma of post-natal depression: an update (2010)
Journal Article
Wylie, L., Hollins Martin, C. J., Marland, G., Martin, C. R., & Rankin, J. (2010). The enigma of post-natal depression: an update. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 18, 48-58. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2010.01626.x

This paper aims to provide a critical analysis of key concepts associated with post-natal depression (PND) to facilitate healthcare professionals with improving standards of care. Post-natal depression is often inadequately understood by healthcare p... Read More about The enigma of post-natal depression: an update.

Knowledge dissemination resulting from the Australian cardiac rehabilitation association annual scientific meetings. (2010)
Journal Article
Fernandez, R. S., Rowe, A., Redfern, J., Neubeck, L., & Briffa, T. (2011). Knowledge dissemination resulting from the Australian cardiac rehabilitation association annual scientific meetings. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 20(1), 19-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2010.08.016

Background: Publication of scientific work presented at national conferences underpins knowledge translation. However,no such data exists for cardiac rehabilitation abstracts presented at Australian conferences. We reviewed a series of conferences to... Read More about Knowledge dissemination resulting from the Australian cardiac rehabilitation association annual scientific meetings..

Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice? (2010)
Journal Article
Roberts, N. J., Glasser, M., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice?. BMJ Quality & Safety, 19(5), 383-386. https://doi.org/10.1136/qshc.2008.028969

Introduction: Evaluation of the way in which respiratory care is delivered is increasingly recognised to be an important area for research. When service developments are reported, it is not always clear whether they are subsequently implemented withi... Read More about Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice?.

Infant feeding in the neonatal unit: Infant feeding in the neonatal unit (2010)
Journal Article
McInnes, R. J., Shepherd, A. J., Cheyne, H., & Niven, C. (2010). Infant feeding in the neonatal unit: Infant feeding in the neonatal unit. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 6(4), 306-317. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8709.2009.00210.x

Infants admitted to a neonatal unit (NNU) are frequently unable to feed by breast or bottle because of ill health or prematurity. These infants require nutritional support until they can start oral feeding. Breastfeeding is advocated for these infant... Read More about Infant feeding in the neonatal unit: Infant feeding in the neonatal unit.

Evidence for the stress-linked immunocompetence handicap hypothesis in human male faces (2010)
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Moore, F. R., Cornwell, R. E., Law Smith, M. J., Al Dujaili, E. A. S., Sharp, M., & Perrett, D. I. (2011). Evidence for the stress-linked immunocompetence handicap hypothesis in human male faces. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 278(1706), 774-780. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2010.1678

The stress-linked immunocompetence handicap hypothesis (SL-ICHH) of sexual selection incorporates a role of the stress hormone corticosterone (C; cortisol in humans) in relationships between testosterone (T), immunity and secondary sexual trait expre... Read More about Evidence for the stress-linked immunocompetence handicap hypothesis in human male faces.

Achieving coordinated secondary prevention of coronary heart disease for all in need (SPAN) (2010)
Journal Article
Redfern, J., Maiorana, A., Neubeck, L., Clark, A. M., & Briffa, T. (2011). Achieving coordinated secondary prevention of coronary heart disease for all in need (SPAN). International Journal of Cardiology, 146(1), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2010.08.046

Effective disease management after an acute coronary event is essential, but infrequently implemented, due to challenges around the research evidence and its translation. Policy-makers, health professionals and researchers are confronted by the need... Read More about Achieving coordinated secondary prevention of coronary heart disease for all in need (SPAN).

Supporting women with intellectual disabilities to access breast cancer screening: a healthcare professional perspective: Breast cancer screening for women with intellectual disability (2010)
Journal Article
McIlfatrick, S., Taggart, L., & Truesdale-Kennedy, M. (2011). Supporting women with intellectual disabilities to access breast cancer screening: a healthcare professional perspective: Breast cancer screening for women with intellectual disability. European Journal of Cancer Care, 20(3), 412-420. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2354.2010.01221.x

Cancer prevention has been identified as the most cost effective strategy for cancer control. This should extend to all groups including women with intellectual disability (ID), seeking to access breast cancer screening. The purpose of this study was... Read More about Supporting women with intellectual disabilities to access breast cancer screening: a healthcare professional perspective: Breast cancer screening for women with intellectual disability.

Planning locally relevant Internet programs for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (2010)
Journal Article
Neubeck, L., Ascanio, R., Bauman, A., Briffa, T., Clark, A. M., Freedman, B., & Redfern, J. (2011). Planning locally relevant Internet programs for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 10(4), 213-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2010.07.003

Background: Although the Internet has been shown to be an effective tool for supporting behavioural change in other chronic diseases, less in known about the efficacy of, or need for, Internet-based interventions in the prevention of coronary heart d... Read More about Planning locally relevant Internet programs for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Type 1, tents, take-aways and toilets: how to manage at a music festival (2010)
Journal Article
Charlton, J., & Mackay, L. (2010). Type 1, tents, take-aways and toilets: how to manage at a music festival. Practical Diabetes International, 27(7), 272-275. https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.1501

Maintaining optimal glycaemic control in people with type 1 diabetes is challenging. Attending a weekend music festival encompasses lifestyle activities that increase the challenge. These include: increased exercise, and changes in eating and alcohol... Read More about Type 1, tents, take-aways and toilets: how to manage at a music festival.

Children's understanding of cancer and views on health-related behaviour: a ‘draw and write’ study: Children's understanding of cancer and health behaviours (2010)
Journal Article
Knighting, K., Rowa-Dewar, N., Malcolm, C., Kearney, N., & Gibson, F. (2011). Children's understanding of cancer and views on health-related behaviour: a ‘draw and write’ study: Children's understanding of cancer and health behaviours. Child: Care, Health and Development, 37(2), 289-299. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.2010.01138.x

Background Few studies have explored young children’s understanding of cancer and health-related behaviours yet this is essential to develop health promotion initiatives that build on young children’s current knowledge levels and awareness. Method... Read More about Children's understanding of cancer and views on health-related behaviour: a ‘draw and write’ study: Children's understanding of cancer and health behaviours.

Differences in 5-year survival after a 'homeless' or 'housed' drugs-related hospital admission: a study of 15-30-year olds in Scotland (2010)
Journal Article
Dibben, C., Dibben, C., Atherton, I., Doherty, J., & Baldacchino, A. (2011). Differences in 5-year survival after a 'homeless' or 'housed' drugs-related hospital admission: a study of 15-30-year olds in Scotland. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 65(9), 780-785. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech.2009.101352

Background Young drug misusers and the homeless both have a greater risk of death than their peers. This study sought to estimate the additional impact of homelessness on the risk of death for young drugs misusers. Methods From all admissions t... Read More about Differences in 5-year survival after a 'homeless' or 'housed' drugs-related hospital admission: a study of 15-30-year olds in Scotland.

Health in the 'hidden population' of people with low literacy. A systematic review of the literature (2010)
Journal Article
Easton, P., Entwistle, V. A., & Williams, B. (2010). Health in the 'hidden population' of people with low literacy. A systematic review of the literature. BMC Public Health, 10, Article 459. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-10-459

Background: Much of the evidence of an association between low functional or health literacy and poor health comes from studies that include people who have various cognitive difficulties or who do not speak the dominant language of their society. Lo... Read More about Health in the 'hidden population' of people with low literacy. A systematic review of the literature.

Low exercise among children with asthma: A culture of over protection? A qualitative study of experiences and beliefs (2010)
Journal Article
Williams, B., Hoskins, G., Pow, J., Neville, R., Mukhopadhyay, S., & Coyle, J. (2010). Low exercise among children with asthma: A culture of over protection? A qualitative study of experiences and beliefs. British Journal of General Practice, 60(577), 319-326. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp10x515070

Background Research shows that children are insufficiently active in most affluent societies. Although children with asthma may particularly benefit from physical activity, they are less active than their peers. Aim To explore the reasons for low... Read More about Low exercise among children with asthma: A culture of over protection? A qualitative study of experiences and beliefs.

Can part of the health damage linked to alcohol misuse in Scotland be attributable to the type of drink and its low price (by permitting a rapid rate of consumption)? A point of view. (2010)
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Gill, J. S., Tsang, C., Black, H., & Chick, J. (2010). Can part of the health damage linked to alcohol misuse in Scotland be attributable to the type of drink and its low price (by permitting a rapid rate of consumption)? A point of view. Alcohol and alcoholism : international journal of the Medical Council on Alcoholism, 45, 398-400. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agq023

This article considers two sets of data describing the extent of consumption of white spirit drinks by a sample of patients who abuse alcohol and the analysis of drink antioxidant content. We present a proposal for discussion that the rapid consumpti... Read More about Can part of the health damage linked to alcohol misuse in Scotland be attributable to the type of drink and its low price (by permitting a rapid rate of consumption)? A point of view..

Cancer diagnosis: An opportune time to help patients and their families stop smoking? (2010)
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Ozakinci, G., Wells, M., Williams, B., Munro, A., & Donnelly, P. (2010). Cancer diagnosis: An opportune time to help patients and their families stop smoking?. Public Health, 124(8), 479-482. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2010.04.006

Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of cancer, ill health and premature death in developed countries. Although the decrease in smoking prevalence among adults over the last few decades has been responsible for improvements in cancer mortality r... Read More about Cancer diagnosis: An opportune time to help patients and their families stop smoking?.

Developing the community environmental health role of the nurse (2010)
Journal Article
Carnegie, E., & Kiger, A. (2010). Developing the community environmental health role of the nurse. British Journal of Community Nursing, 15(6), 298-305. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2010.15.6.48372

This paper is a report from one phase of an exploratory case study. It investigated the environmental health concerns of members of communities within one city in the North East of Scotland. Individual interviews with stakeholders (n=21) and four foc... Read More about Developing the community environmental health role of the nurse.