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An Investigation into Maintaining Naso-gastric Feeding for Stroke Patients: A Mixed Methods Design. (2009)
Thesis
Mahoney, C. M. An Investigation into Maintaining Naso-gastric Feeding for Stroke Patients: A Mixed Methods Design. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2744

Background Dysphagia is common after stroke, so feeding through a naso-gastric (NG) tube may be necessary. NG tubes are frequently dislodged, potentially causing feed or fluids to enter the lungs. Interventions to prevent this include taping NG tube... Read More about An Investigation into Maintaining Naso-gastric Feeding for Stroke Patients: A Mixed Methods Design..

Being and doing politics: an outdated model or 21st century reality? (2009)
Journal Article
Carnegie, E., & Kiger, A. (2009). Being and doing politics: an outdated model or 21st century reality?. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 65(9), 1976-1984. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05084.x

Aim.  This paper presents a discussion of how critical social theory can be used as a tool for research, reflection and exploration of the political role of the nurse. Background.  Sociological theory can be used to examine ideologies within nursi... Read More about Being and doing politics: an outdated model or 21st century reality?.

The Use of Pressure and Silicone in Hypertrophic Scar Management in Burns Patients: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (2009)
Journal Article
Harte, D., Gordon, J., Shaw, M., Stinson, M., & Porter-Armstrong, A. (2009). The Use of Pressure and Silicone in Hypertrophic Scar Management in Burns Patients: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Burn Care and Research, 30(4), 632-642. https:

This pilot study investigates whether pressure and silicone therapy used simultaneously are more effective in treating multiple characteristics of hypertrophic scars than pressure alone. A pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted. Twenty-two p... Read More about The Use of Pressure and Silicone in Hypertrophic Scar Management in Burns Patients: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Effects of valsalva manoeuvre on maternal and fetal wellbeing (2009)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J. (2009). Effects of valsalva manoeuvre on maternal and fetal wellbeing. British Journal of Midwifery, 17, 279-285. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2009.17.5.42214

The aim of this article is to relate basic findings from research papers to identify the effects that valsalva manoeuvre (‘purple pushing’) has upon maternal and fetal wellbeing. Analysis of 16 papers revealed four main consequences from purple pushi... Read More about Effects of valsalva manoeuvre on maternal and fetal wellbeing.

The impact of a telemetric chronic obstructive pulmonary disease monitoring service: randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation and nested qualitative study (2009)
Journal Article
Pinnock, H., Hanley, J., Lewis, S., MacNeed, W., Pagliarie, C., van der Polf, M., …McKinstryh, B. (2009). The impact of a telemetric chronic obstructive pulmonary disease monitoring service: randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation and nested qualitative study. Primary Care Respiratory Journal, 18(3), 233-235. https://doi.org/10.4104/pcrj.2009.00040

Protocol Summary The impact of a telemetric chronic obstructive pulmonary disease monitoring service: randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation and nested qualitative study.

(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..

Perspectives of day and accommodation services for people with enduring mental illness (2009)
Journal Article
Bryant, W., Craik, C., & McKay, E. (2009). Perspectives of day and accommodation services for people with enduring mental illness. Journal of Mental Health, 14(2), 109-120. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638230500073600

Background: This qualitative study analysed user, carer and staff perspectives on day and accommodation services for people with enduring mental illness in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Method: Twelve focus groups, attended by 95 participants, w... Read More about Perspectives of day and accommodation services for people with enduring mental illness.

Practising reflection: a medical humanities approach to occupational therapist education (2009)
Journal Article
Murray, R., McKay, E., Thompson, S., & Donald, M. (2009). Practising reflection: a medical humanities approach to occupational therapist education. Medical Teacher, 22(3), 276-281. https://doi.org/10.1080/01421590050006250

The importance of active learning, reflective practice and continuing professional development (CPD) for health professionals is well established in the literature. What is open to question is how these goals are achieved; how reflective practice can... Read More about Practising reflection: a medical humanities approach to occupational therapist education.

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

Vividness of mental imagery in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): The role of depression (2009)
Journal Article
Karatzias, T., Power, K., Brown, K., & McGoldrick, T. (2009). Vividness of mental imagery in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): The role of depression. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 40(2), 352-358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.j

The present study aimed to investigate demographics, trauma variables, PTSD symptomatology, co-morbid psychopathology, dissociation and personality variables as correlates of vividness of imagery (i.e. general ability to imagine objects) in people wi... Read More about Vividness of mental imagery in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): The role of depression.

The birth satisfaction scale (BSS). (2009)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J., & Fleming, V. (2009). The birth satisfaction scale (BSS). International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 24, 124-135. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526861111105086

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to develop a psychometric scale - the birth satisfaction scale (BSS) - for assessing women's birth perceptions. Design/methodology/approach - literature review and transcribed research-based perceived birth sati... Read More about The birth satisfaction scale (BSS)..

Giving Them Something to Hate: Using Prototypes as a Vehicle for Early Engagement in Virtual Organizations (2009)
Journal Article
Ure, J., Rakebrandt, F., Lloyd, S., Khanban, A., Procter, R., Anderson, S., …Corscadden, P. (2009). Giving Them Something to Hate: Using Prototypes as a Vehicle for Early Engagement in Virtual Organizations. Social Science Computer Review, 27(4), 569-58

There are recognized problems in the course of requirements analysis and design for heterogeneous, distributed, and dynamic systems. These are particularly evident where the context of future use is not yet clear to users, and where the implementatio... Read More about Giving Them Something to Hate: Using Prototypes as a Vehicle for Early Engagement in Virtual Organizations.

Reflections on applying for NHS ethical approval and governance in a climate of rapid change: prioritising process over principles (2009)
Journal Article
McDonach, E., Barbour, R. S., & Williams, B. (2009). Reflections on applying for NHS ethical approval and governance in a climate of rapid change: prioritising process over principles. International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 12(3), 227-241.

Ethical review and governance of health services research in the UK have undergone significant changes in recent years. Tracing this incremental development helps to understand the rationale for introducing a more standardised process. Reflecting on... Read More about Reflections on applying for NHS ethical approval and governance in a climate of rapid change: prioritising process over principles.

Beyond the ‘Conveyor Belt’ experience: parents and professional views of childhood immunisation services in Edinburgh. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kennedy, C., Gray Brunton, C., McIntosh, P., Hogg, R., & Christie, J. A. (2009, June). Beyond the ‘Conveyor Belt’ experience: parents and professional views of childhood immunisation services in Edinburgh. Poster presented at NHS Lothian Best Practice

Aims: This initial six month study was instigated by Patricia McIntosh and funded by Edinburgh Napier University. The work involved collaboration between NHS Lothian and Edinburgh Napier University which aimed to explore the views and experiences of... Read More about Beyond the ‘Conveyor Belt’ experience: parents and professional views of childhood immunisation services in Edinburgh..