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A pilot study of dual diagnosis training in prisons (2006)
Journal Article
Hughes, E. (2006). A pilot study of dual diagnosis training in prisons. Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 1(4), 5-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/17556228200600025

People with dual diagnosis have complex needs and vulnerabilities that may lead to incarceration in prisons. Mental health and substance use services in prisons should have the capabilities to address their needs while incarcerated and facilitate the... Read More about A pilot study of dual diagnosis training in prisons.

The implications of Ogilvie's syndrome for midwives and gastrointestinal nurses (2006)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D., & Mander, R. (2006). The implications of Ogilvie's syndrome for midwives and gastrointestinal nurses. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 4(10), 24-31

Ogilvie's syndrome is is an acute intestinal pseudo-obstruction associated with massive dilatation, usually of the colon, but also of the small intestine. Mechanical obstruction is absent, and there is parasympathetic nerve dysfunction. Ogilvie's syn... Read More about The implications of Ogilvie's syndrome for midwives and gastrointestinal nurses.

Women's health and maternity care issues. (2006)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J. (2006). Women's health and maternity care issues. Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing, 9(S2), e135-e242

Special Issue edited by Caroline Hollins-Martin.

Reduction and management of perioperative anxiety: facing responsibilities. (2006)
Journal Article
Stirling, L. (2006). Reduction and management of perioperative anxiety: facing responsibilities. British Journal of Nursing, 15, 359-361

Patient anxiety is a normal part of the surgical patient’s ‘career’ and would be anticipated by nurses in a number of settings. Anxiety causes a number of undesirable effects which may place the patient at greater perioperative risk. Factors that... Read More about Reduction and management of perioperative anxiety: facing responsibilities..

Exploring the impact of mental health nurse prescribing (2006)
Journal Article
Snowden, A. (2006). Exploring the impact of mental health nurse prescribing. British Journal of Nursing, 15(20), 1114-1118. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2006.15.20.22296

To illuminate the process of developing a research proposal this article explains the rationale behind the research question: What is the impact of mental health nurse prescribing in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde? It then goes on to defend the chosen... Read More about Exploring the impact of mental health nurse prescribing.

What features of the maternity unit promote obedient behaviour from midwives? (2006)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J., & Bull, P. (2006). What features of the maternity unit promote obedient behaviour from midwives?. Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing, 9, e221-e231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cein.2006.05.002

The aim of this paper was to present a comprehensive picture of characteristics within a maternity hospital which promote obedient behaviour from midwives. The overall objective was to assess midwives’ views about their own acquiescent behaviour. A s... Read More about What features of the maternity unit promote obedient behaviour from midwives?.

Professional issues associated with the role of the research nurse (2006)
Journal Article
Hill, G., & MacArthur, J. (2006). Professional issues associated with the role of the research nurse. Nursing Standard, 20(39), 41-47. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2006.06.20.39.41.c4171

This article presents the findings of two studies undertaken during 2002 and 2003 that aimed to explore a range of professional issues facing research nurses. The results indicated that the position of research nurses is often complex because of a co... Read More about Professional issues associated with the role of the research nurse.

'Binge drinking? It's good, it's harmless fun': a discourse analysis of accounts of female undergraduate drinking in Scotland (2006)
Journal Article
Guise, J. M. F., & Gill, J. S. (2006). 'Binge drinking? It's good, it's harmless fun': a discourse analysis of accounts of female undergraduate drinking in Scotland. Health Education Research, 22, 895-906. https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cym034

Binge drinking in young people, particularly females and students, is a source of some concern to those engaged in health education. The concept is usually defined in terms of quantities of alcohol consumed within a relatively short space of time. Re... Read More about 'Binge drinking? It's good, it's harmless fun': a discourse analysis of accounts of female undergraduate drinking in Scotland.

Descriptors and accounts of alcohol consumption: methodological issues piloted with female undergraduate drinkers in Scotland. (2006)
Journal Article
Gill, J. S., Donaghy, M., Guise, J. M. F., & Warner, P. (2006). Descriptors and accounts of alcohol consumption: methodological issues piloted with female undergraduate drinkers in Scotland. Health Education Research, 22, 27-36. https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cyl037

Excessive drinking among young women continues to attract adverse media attention and is the target of UK government-led initiatives. Reliable research on alcohol consumption is needed to inform/evaluate public health interventions. This pilot study,... Read More about Descriptors and accounts of alcohol consumption: methodological issues piloted with female undergraduate drinkers in Scotland..

Commentary on McKenzie.(Letter) (2006)
Journal Article
Elliott, L. (2006). Commentary on McKenzie.(Letter). Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 13, 372

What does palliative day care mean to you? (2006)
Journal Article
Dosser, I., & Nicol, J. (2005). What does palliative day care mean to you?. European journal of palliative care, 13, (152-155). ISSN 1352-2779

Palliative day care essentially provides specialist, multidisciplinary care incorporating physical, social and psychological support as well as spiritual care in an holistic manner. It also, given the opportunity, addresses the definition and princip... Read More about What does palliative day care mean to you?.

Psychological care in palliative day care. (2006)
Journal Article
Dosser, I., & Nicol, J. (2005). Psychological care in palliative day care. European journal of palliative care, 13, (234-235). ISSN 1352-2779

Mark* is a 49-year-old man with oesophageal cancer and liver metastases; his disease has not responded to chemotherapy. He is married to Margaret who is 38 and has multiple sclerosis (MS). Mark has two sons from a previous marriage and is in con... Read More about Psychological care in palliative day care..

Irritable bowel syndrome: quality of life and nursing interventions (2006)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D. (2006). Irritable bowel syndrome: quality of life and nursing interventions. British Journal of Nursing, 15(21), 1152-1156

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder. It is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases diagnosed in medical practice and can account for up to 50% of referrals to gastroenterology outpatient clinics. IBS remains a poor... Read More about Irritable bowel syndrome: quality of life and nursing interventions.