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Facilitating or getting in the way? The effect of clinicians' knowledge, values and beliefs on referral and participation. (2016)
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Gallagher, R., Neubeck, L., Du, H., Astley, C., Berry, N. M., Hill, M. N., & Clark, R. (2016). Facilitating or getting in the way? The effect of clinicians' knowledge, values and beliefs on referral and participation. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 23(11), 1141-1150. https://doi.org/10.1177/2047487316630085

Background: Despite the compelling evidence of the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on risk factor modification, quality of life and mortality reduction, a significant proportion of eligible patients are not referred or do not participate. Fac... Read More about Facilitating or getting in the way? The effect of clinicians' knowledge, values and beliefs on referral and participation..

The experiences of family carers in the delivery of invasive clinical interventions for young people with complex intellectual disabilities: policy disconnect or policy opportunity? (2016)
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Brown, M., Hoyle, L., & Karatzias, T. (2016). The experiences of family carers in the delivery of invasive clinical interventions for young people with complex intellectual disabilities: policy disconnect or policy opportunity?. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 25(3-4), 534-542. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13090

Aims and objectives To explore the experiences of family carers in the delivery of invasive clinical interventions within community settings. Background Many young people with intellectual disabilities present with complex health needs and require... Read More about The experiences of family carers in the delivery of invasive clinical interventions for young people with complex intellectual disabilities: policy disconnect or policy opportunity?.

Understanding nurses’ decision-making when managing weaning from mechanical ventilation: a study of novice and experienced critical care nurses in Scotland and Greece. (2016)
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Kydonaki, C. (., Huby, G., Tocher, J., & Aitken, L. M. (2016). Understanding nurses’ decision-making when managing weaning from mechanical ventilation: a study of novice and experienced critical care nurses in Scotland and Greece. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 25(3-4), 434-444. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13070

Aim and objectives To examine how nurses collect and use cues from respiratory assessment to inform their decisions as they wean patients from ventilatory support. Background Prompt and accurate identification of the patient's ability to sustain r... Read More about Understanding nurses’ decision-making when managing weaning from mechanical ventilation: a study of novice and experienced critical care nurses in Scotland and Greece..

An exploratory qualitative analysis of student midwives views of teaching methods that could build their confidence to deliver perinatal bereavement care (2016)
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Hollins Martin, C. J., Robb, Y., & Forrest, E. (2016). An exploratory qualitative analysis of student midwives views of teaching methods that could build their confidence to deliver perinatal bereavement care. Nurse Education Today, 39, 99-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2015.12.023

Background: Equipping student midwives with confidence to deliver bereavement care to childbearing women is a challenge for midwifery lecturers. Objective: To explore qualitative data provided by student midwives who evaluated the workbook Bereaveme... Read More about An exploratory qualitative analysis of student midwives views of teaching methods that could build their confidence to deliver perinatal bereavement care.

Development of an integrated e-health tool for people with, or at high risk of, cardiovascular disease: the consumer navigation of electronic cardiovascular tools (CONNECT) web application. (2016)
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Neubeck, L., Coorey, G., Peiris, D., Mulley, J., Heeley, E., Hersch, F., & Redfern, J. (2016). Development of an integrated e-health tool for people with, or at high risk of, cardiovascular disease: the consumer navigation of electronic cardiovascular tools (CONNECT) web application. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 96, 24-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2016.01.009

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer globally and secondary prevention substantiallyreduces risk. Uptake of, and adherence to, face-to-face preventive programs is often low. Alternativemodels of care are exploiting the prominence... Read More about Development of an integrated e-health tool for people with, or at high risk of, cardiovascular disease: the consumer navigation of electronic cardiovascular tools (CONNECT) web application..

Multi-dimensional self-esteem and magnitude of change in the treatment of anorexia nervosa. (2016)
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Collin, P., Karatzias, T., Power, K., Howard, R., Grierson, D., & Yellowlees, A. (2016). Multi-dimensional self-esteem and magnitude of change in the treatment of anorexia nervosa. Psychiatry Research, 237, 175-181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2016.01.046

Self-esteem improvement is one of the main targets of inpatient eating disorder programmes. The present study sought to examine multi-dimensional self-esteem and magnitude of change in eating psychopathology among adults participating in a specialist... Read More about Multi-dimensional self-esteem and magnitude of change in the treatment of anorexia nervosa..

Influence of increased intraarticular pressure on the angular displacement of the isolated equine distal interphalangeal joint (2016)
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Dippel, M., Ruczizka, U., Valentin, S., & Licka, T. F. (2016). Influence of increased intraarticular pressure on the angular displacement of the isolated equine distal interphalangeal joint. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 38, 54-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2016.01.006

The equine distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) is commonly affected by palpable joint distension and degenerative joint disease, with microinstability considered a contributory factor. The aim of this kinematic study was to investigate DIPJ angles du... Read More about Influence of increased intraarticular pressure on the angular displacement of the isolated equine distal interphalangeal joint.

Intellectual disabilities among prisoners: prevalence and mental and physical health comorbidities. (2016)
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Hellenbach, M., Karatzias, T., & Brown, M. (2017). Intellectual disabilities among prisoners: prevalence and mental and physical health comorbidities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 30(2), 230-241. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12234

Background Limited evidence suggests that people with ID (ID) are overrepresented in prisons although prevalence rates of ID among prisoners vary significantly across studies, making it difficult to identify prevalence and assess existing need.... Read More about Intellectual disabilities among prisoners: prevalence and mental and physical health comorbidities..

Spinal motion and muscle activity during active trunk movements – comparing sheep and humans adopting upright and quadrupedal postures (2016)
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Valentin, S., & Licka, T. F. (2016). Spinal motion and muscle activity during active trunk movements – comparing sheep and humans adopting upright and quadrupedal postures. PLOS ONE, 11(1), Article e0146362. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0146362

Sheep are used as models for the human spine, yet comparative in vivo data necessary for validation is limited. The purpose of this study was therefore to compare spinal motion and trunk muscle activity during active trunk movements in sheep and huma... Read More about Spinal motion and muscle activity during active trunk movements – comparing sheep and humans adopting upright and quadrupedal postures.

Association between allopurinol use and hip fracture in older patients (2016)
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Basu, U., Goodbrand, J., McMurdo, M. E., Donnan, P. T., McGilchrist, M., Frost, H., …Witham, M. D. (2016). Association between allopurinol use and hip fracture in older patients. Bone, 84, 189-193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2016.01.003

Background Allopurinol reduces oxidative stress and interacts with purinergic signalling systems important in bone metabolism and muscle function. We assessed whether allopurinol use was associated with a reduced incidence of hip fracture in older p... Read More about Association between allopurinol use and hip fracture in older patients.

What influences women with intellectual disabilities to attend breast screening? Experiences of women who have and have not participated (2016)
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Willis, D. S., & Willis, D. (2016). What influences women with intellectual disabilities to attend breast screening? Experiences of women who have and have not participated. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44(4), 269-276. https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.12158

Background: Despite breast screening in Britain being free to all women within the allotted age range, uptake of this service is often poor in women with intellectual disabilities. Reasons put forward are numerous, including poor knowledge, pain and... Read More about What influences women with intellectual disabilities to attend breast screening? Experiences of women who have and have not participated.

Supervising role emerging placements: a CPD opportunity that supports innovation in practice (2016)
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Warren, A., Dancza, K., McKay, E., Taylor, A., Moran, M., Copley, J., & Rodger, S. (2016). Supervising role emerging placements: a CPD opportunity that supports innovation in practice. WFOT Bulletin, 72(1), 35-37. https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2016.1160992

Supervision of occupational therapy students on placements is a challenging, but rewarding experience. There is a growing body of literature related to role emerging placements but the experiences of the occupational therapists who undertake the role... Read More about Supervising role emerging placements: a CPD opportunity that supports innovation in practice.

Glomus Jugulare: A Case Series (2016)
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P, W., Varghese, R., Chakrabarty, J., & Menon, G. (2016). Glomus Jugulare: A Case Series. Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, 2(1), 74-77

Background: Glomus Jugulare tumours arise within the jugular foramen of the temporal lobe. Treatment and management of these very rare, slow growing and hypervascular tumours are always challenging. Patients with these tumours will have their lower c... Read More about Glomus Jugulare: A Case Series.

Critical Medical Anthropology in Midwifery Research: A Framework for Ethnographic Analysis (2016)
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Newnham, E. C., Pincombe, J. I., & McKellar, L. V. (2016). Critical Medical Anthropology in Midwifery Research: A Framework for Ethnographic Analysis. Global Qualitative Nursing Research, 3, https://doi.org/10.1177/2333393616675029

In this article, we discuss the use of critical medical anthropology (CMA) as a theoretical framework for research in the maternity care setting. With reference to the doctoral research of the first author, we argue for the relevance of using CMA for... Read More about Critical Medical Anthropology in Midwifery Research: A Framework for Ethnographic Analysis.