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Scotopic electroretinogram in term infants born of mothers supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy (2003)
Journal Article
Malcolm, C. A., Hamilton, R., McCulloch, D. L., Montgomery, C., & Weaver, L. T. (2003). Scotopic electroretinogram in term infants born of mothers supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 44(8), 3685-3691. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.02-0767

Purpose: to test the hypothesis that the supplementation of the diets of pregnant women with a fish oil rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) enhances retinal development in their healthy term infants, as measured during the early postnatal period by th... Read More about Scotopic electroretinogram in term infants born of mothers supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy.

Partnerships with health and private voluntary organizations: what are the issues for health authorities and boards? (2003)
Journal Article
Coid, D., Williams, B., & Crombie, I. (2003). Partnerships with health and private voluntary organizations: what are the issues for health authorities and boards?. Public Health, 117(5), 317-322. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0033-3506%2803%2900073-8

Background. The number of voluntary organizations active in health care is considerable. There have been recent calls for a new closer working relationship between voluntary bodies and the National Health Service. The relationship between the two hea... Read More about Partnerships with health and private voluntary organizations: what are the issues for health authorities and boards?.

Organ donation opt in: opt out ethical considerations. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neades, B. L. (2003, July). Organ donation opt in: opt out ethical considerations. Paper presented at Conference of the Association of Research Ethical Committees, Glasgow

Consultant therapists: recognising and developing expertise. (2003)
Journal Article
Craik, C., & McKay, E. A. (2003). Consultant therapists: recognising and developing expertise. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(6), 281-283. https://doi.org/10.1177/030802260306600608

The introduction of consultant therapists provides an unprecedented opportunity for the occupational therapy profession and for individual therapists. The literature on clinical reasoning suggests the characteristics of experts, which may be a useful... Read More about Consultant therapists: recognising and developing expertise..

The needs and experiences of caregivers of individuals with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review (2003)
Journal Article
McKeown, L. P., Porter-Armstrong, A. P., & Baxter, G. D. (2003). The needs and experiences of caregivers of individuals with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 17(3), 234-248. https://doi.org/10.1191/0269215503cr618oa

Primary objective: To appraise recent studies regarding the needs and experiences of caregivers of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Design: The following computerized databases were searched: CINAHL, BIDS IBSS, ASSIA, MEDLINE, PSYCHINFO,... Read More about The needs and experiences of caregivers of individuals with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review.

Primary health care provision for adults with a learning disability (2003)
Journal Article
Elaine, P. (2003). Primary health care provision for adults with a learning disability. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 42. (4). 413-423. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2648.2003.02633.x. ISSN 0309-2402.

Background. During the last decade, primary care has been designated as the main provider of health care to people with learning disabilities. Practice nurses based in primary care teams are increasingly the first points of contact with health servic... Read More about Primary health care provision for adults with a learning disability.

Efficacy and tolerability of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors compared with tricyclic antidepressants in depression treated in primary care: Systematic review and meta-analysis (2003)
Journal Article
MacGillivray, S., Arroll, B., Hatcher, S., Ogston, S., Reid, I., Sullivan, F., Williams, B., & Crombie, I. (2003). Efficacy and tolerability of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors compared with tricyclic antidepressants in depression treated in primary care: Systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ, 326, 1014-1017. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.326.7397.1014

Objective: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of tricyclic antidepressants with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in depression in primary care.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Data sourc... Read More about Efficacy and tolerability of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors compared with tricyclic antidepressants in depression treated in primary care: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Exploration of the Impact of presumed consent legislation in the procurement of organs for transplantation on the health care professionals who are subject to this legislation. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neades, B. L. (2003, April). Exploration of the Impact of presumed consent legislation in the procurement of organs for transplantation on the health care professionals who are subject to this legislation. Paper presented at Napier University Annual Postgraduate Research Research Conference

Development of a tissue viability nursing competency framework (2003)
Journal Article
Finnie, A., & Wilson, A. (2003). Development of a tissue viability nursing competency framework. British Journal of Nursing, 12(Sup1), S38-S44. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2003.12.sup1.11251

In 1999, a sub-group of the National Association for Tissue Viability Nurse Specialists (Scotland) agreed to lead the production of a competency framework. The aims were to define tissue viability specialist nursing, to provide a framework for tissue... Read More about Development of a tissue viability nursing competency framework.

The RCGP Quality Practice Award for primary care teams (2003)
Journal Article
Ring, N. (2003). The RCGP Quality Practice Award for primary care teams. British Journal of Community Nursing, 8(3), 112-115. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2003.8.3.11096

Accreditation is a means of improving quality through the process of externally reviewing performance against written standards. Following the introduction of clinical governance, participation in quality accreditation schemes has been encouraged. Th... Read More about The RCGP Quality Practice Award for primary care teams.

Infusion devices: characteristics, limitations and risk management. (2003)
Journal Article
Amoore, J. & Adamson, E. (2003). Infusion devices: characteristics, limitations and risk management. Nursing Standard. 17. . 45-52. . ISSN 0029-6570.

Safe administration of IV
therapy requires skilled use of
the equipment, knowledge of
the associated risks and the
prevention of adverse
consequences. The authors
outline the basic principles
underpinning safe use of
infusion devices.

Emotional changes following childbirth. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McHugh, N. (2003, March). Emotional changes following childbirth

Workshops to support Asian community workers in Leicester

Three journeys to reflexivity. (2003)
Book Chapter
McKay, E., Ryan, S., & Sumsion, T. (2003). Three journeys to reflexivity. In L. Finlay, & B. Gough (Eds.), Reflexivity: a critical guide for researchers in health and social science, 52-65

Portfolios and assessment of competence: a review of the literature (2003)
Journal Article
McMullan, M., Endacott, R., Gray, M. A., Jasper, M., Miller, C. M., Scholes, J., & Webb, C. (2003). Portfolios and assessment of competence: a review of the literature. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 41(3), 283-294. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.2003.02528.x

BACKGROUND: The literature review presented here was conducted as part of an English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting funded project to evaluate the use of portfolios in the assessment of learning and competence. Initial cons... Read More about Portfolios and assessment of competence: a review of the literature.

Organ donation opt in: opt out. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neades, B. L. (2003, February). Organ donation opt in: opt out. Paper presented at RCN the Law, Consent and Ethics in Nursing Conference, Glasgow