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A smartphone based telemedicine system for recording limited lead body surface potential maps (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Finlay, D., Nugent, C., Breen, C., Bond, R., & Moore, G. (2009). A smartphone based telemedicine system for recording limited lead body surface potential maps. In 2009 36th Annual Computers in Cardiology Conference (CinC) (237-240)

In this paper we describe the development of a limited lead BSPM system which is based around a commercial 12-lead ECG acquisition unit and a smartphone. We repositioned the six precordial leads to allow for better information capture and hence more... Read More about A smartphone based telemedicine system for recording limited lead body surface potential maps.

The East of Scotland Haematology Nurse Group use of the Virtual Classroom Environment in the Provision of Continuous Professional Development through a Macmillan Online Lecture Series. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Campbell, K. (2009). The East of Scotland Haematology Nurse Group use of the Virtual Classroom Environment in the Provision of Continuous Professional Development through a Macmillan Online Lecture Series

The East of Scotland Haematology Nurses Group (ESHNG)in their dedication to the provision of Continuous Professional Development(CPD)of Scottish haematology nurses, who often work in isolation across the country, with little opportunity to network an... Read More about The East of Scotland Haematology Nurse Group use of the Virtual Classroom Environment in the Provision of Continuous Professional Development through a Macmillan Online Lecture Series..

Simulation in nurse education: contextualisation improves confidence. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Adamson, E., & Smith, F. C. (2009, January). Simulation in nurse education: contextualisation improves confidence. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Staff Conference, Edinburgh Napier University

The Recognising Acute Illness and Deterioration (RAID) module uses a blended approach to learning where the theory is delivered via WebCT and contextualised in practical sessions. Following a period of personal study, students were timetabled to atte... Read More about Simulation in nurse education: contextualisation improves confidence..

Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Patel, I., Milestone, H., Dawson, S., Killeen, L., Bertenshaw, K., Haffenden, R., … Partridge, M. (2009). Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care. Thorax, 64(Suppl 4), P46

Introduction: The Community Respiratory Assessment Unit (CRAU) in Hammersmith and Fulham provides open-access nurse-led spirometry and evidence-based disease management support to primary care. Methods: The primary care records of 100 patients ref... Read More about Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care.

Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Younis, I., Roberts, N. J., & Partridge, M. (2009). Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD. Thorax, 64(Suppl 4), A90

Background: In general, non-implementation of guidelines reflects poor dissemination, healthcare professionals (HCPs) not believing recommendations, HCPs doubting their ability to deliver recommendations or HCPs making changes then resuming old habit... Read More about Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD.

Self management in asthma and COPD? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., Younis, I., & Partridge, M. R. (2009). Self management in asthma and COPD?. Thorax, 64(suppl 4), A206

Background: Self-management (SM) improves outcome in long-term conditions. SM is strongly recommended in asthma guidelines. In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the evidence in favour is increasing. Use is poorly implemented in asthma with... Read More about Self management in asthma and COPD?.

Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., Smith, S. F., & Partridge, M. R. (2009). Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training?. Thorax, 65(suppl 4), A159-A166

Background: We have previously shown good acceptance of e-learning by undergraduates but more guarded acceptance by those in the first 3–4 years after graduation. This study specifically investigates respiratory SpRs’ views about implementing e-learn... Read More about Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training?.

Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tahir, M., O’Byrne, L., Starren, E., Roberts, N. J., Haffenden, R., Patel, I., & Partridge, M. (2009). Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects?. Thorax, 64(suppl 4)

Introduction: Use of spirometry enhances diagnostic accuracy. This report concerns one aspect of evaluation of the first 3.5 years of a community respiratory assessment unit. Methods Referral forms, nurses’ records and results of investigations of pa... Read More about Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects?.

Bridging The Theory practice Gap in Palliative Care (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nicol, J. (2009, November). Bridging The Theory practice Gap in Palliative Care. Poster presented at Making Life Before Death Matter, Help the Hospices Conference, Harrogate

Bridging The Theory practice Gap in Palliative Care

Lifelong learning for Nurses in Scotland - Child and Adolescent Issues (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nicol, J. (2009, September). Lifelong learning for Nurses in Scotland - Child and Adolescent Issues. Presented at ICOLLE 2009 international Conference of Lifelong Learning, Brno, Czech Republic

Lifelong learning for Nurses in Scotland - Child and Adolescent Issues

(Mis)Communication and context for childhood vaccinations: a role for critical health psychology? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kennedy, C., Gray Brunton, C., & Hogg, R. (2009). (Mis)Communication and context for childhood vaccinations: a role for critical health psychology?.

Background: The promotion of childhood vaccinations is complex in the literature. Vaccination is important to ensure protection from infectious diseases but in developed countries rates for vaccinations have fallen in recent years. The Measles, Mumps... Read More about (Mis)Communication and context for childhood vaccinations: a role for critical health psychology?.

Resisting’ Ritalin: parental talk about treatment medication in childhood ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)/resistance au Ritalin: entretiens avec les parents sur le traitement medicinal pour traiter le TDAH (Trouble déficitaire de l’attention et/ou hyperactivité) infantile. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gray Brunton, C. (2009). Resisting’ Ritalin: parental talk about treatment medication in childhood ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)/resistance au Ritalin: entretiens avec les parents sur le traitement medicinal pour traiter le TDAH (Troub

‘Resisting’ Ritalin: Parental Talk about Treatment Medication in Childhood ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). ABSTRACT Background: Childhood ADHD is a contested public health area in international contexts with rising incidences predi... Read More about Resisting’ Ritalin: parental talk about treatment medication in childhood ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)/resistance au Ritalin: entretiens avec les parents sur le traitement medicinal pour traiter le TDAH (Trouble déficitaire de l’attention et/ou hyperactivité) infantile..

Infant feeding in the noenatal unit (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McInnes, R. (2009, June). Infant feeding in the noenatal unit. Presented at Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture International Conference., Cumbria, England. (Unpublished)

Infant feeding in the noenatal unit