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Assessment of health related quality of life (HRQoL) in irritable bowel syndrome (2012)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D. (2012). Assessment of health related quality of life (HRQoL) in irritable bowel syndrome. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 10(5), 31-35. https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2012.10.5.31

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, classically involving symptoms of abdominal pain, distension and altered bowel function. However, the aetiology and natural history of this complex and often unpred... Read More about Assessment of health related quality of life (HRQoL) in irritable bowel syndrome.

Pregnant women with red cell antibodies: Handheld Record of Care 2012. (2012)
Report
Harkness, M. (2012). Pregnant women with red cell antibodies: Handheld Record of Care 2012. NHS Scotland: Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service

Pregnant women with red cell antibodies: Handheld Record of Care 2012. Documentation. Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, Edinburgh.

Housing options and solutions for young people in 2020 (2012)
Report
Clapham, D., Mackie, P., Orford, S., Buckley, K., Thomas, I., Atherton, I., & McAnullty, U. (2012). Housing options and solutions for young people in 2020. Edinburgh, Scotland: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Recent economic, social and political change has resulted in a lot of uncertainty regarding the housing options for young people in the UK. This report aims to inform the development of housing policy and practice by identifying the key challenges li... Read More about Housing options and solutions for young people in 2020.

Leadership in compassionate care: Conference Handbook. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Adamson, E., Dewar, B., Donaldson, J. H., Gentleman, M., Gray, M., Horsburgh, D., King, L., Kalorkoti, J., McArthur, J., Maclean, M., McCrossan, G., McIntosh, I., Ross, J., Pullin, S., Sloan, S., Smith, F. C., Smith, S., Tocher, R., & Waugh, A. (2012, June). Leadership in compassionate care: Conference Handbook

The objectives of this conference are to:
•Develop a creative forum that stimulates dialogue and learning about compassionate caring in the complex multidisciplinary world of health, social care and healthcare education.
•Learn about novel and cr... Read More about Leadership in compassionate care: Conference Handbook..

Leadership in Compassionate Care: Executive Summary- Enhancing patient care by promoting compassionate practice. (2012)
Report
Adamson, E., Cook, F., Crowther, C., Dewar, B., Donaldson, J. H., Gloag, A., Gray, M., Gentleman, M., Hornett, M., Horsburgh, D., Kalorkoti, J., King, L., Macdonald, A., McIntosh, I., Morrow, B., Pullin, S., Ross, J., Smith, S., Taylor, S., Tierney-Moore, H., …Waugh, A. (2012). Leadership in Compassionate Care: Executive Summary- Enhancing patient care by promoting compassionate practice. Edinburgh, Scotland: NHS Lothian/Edinburgh Napier University

The Leadership in Compassionate Care Programme (LCCP) commenced in 2007 as a three year programme of work. Initial funding was received from a private benefactor and the two organisations involved in the programme (NHS Lothian and Edinburgh Napier Un... Read More about Leadership in Compassionate Care: Executive Summary- Enhancing patient care by promoting compassionate practice..

Intervention description is not enough: evidence from an in-depth multiple case study on the untold role and impact of context in randomised controlled trials of seven complex interventions (2012)
Journal Article
Wells, M., Williams, B., Treweek, S., Coyle, J., & Taylor, J. (2012). Intervention description is not enough: evidence from an in-depth multiple case study on the untold role and impact of context in randomised controlled trials of seven complex interventions. Trials, 13, Article 95. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-13-95

Background: A number of single case reports have suggested that the context within which intervention studies take place may challenge the assumptions that underpin randomised controlled trials (RCTs). However, the diverse ways in which context may c... Read More about Intervention description is not enough: evidence from an in-depth multiple case study on the untold role and impact of context in randomised controlled trials of seven complex interventions.

Screening education and recognition in community pHarmacies of atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke in an ambulant population aged ≥65 years (SEARCH-AF stroke prevention study): a cross-sectional study protocol (2012)
Journal Article
Lowres, N., Freedman, S. B., Redfern, J., McLachlan, A., Krass, I., Bennett, A., Briffa, T., Bauman, A., & Neubeck, L. (2012). Screening education and recognition in community pHarmacies of atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke in an ambulant population aged ≥65 years (SEARCH-AF stroke prevention study): a cross-sectional study protocol. BMJ Open, 2(3), Article e001355. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001355

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a high risk of stroke and may often be asymptomatic. AF is commonly undiagnosed until patients present with sequelae, such as heart failure and stroke. Stroke secondary to AF is highly preventabl... Read More about Screening education and recognition in community pHarmacies of atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke in an ambulant population aged ≥65 years (SEARCH-AF stroke prevention study): a cross-sectional study protocol.

Three into one don't go (2012)
Journal Article
Gray Brunton, C. (2012). Three into one don't go. Nursing Standard, 26, 69

Attempts to consolidate three specialist community nursing roles into one generalist post in community nursing in Scotland have prompted opposition.

Age-related differences in the neck strength of adolescent rugby players: A cross-sectional cohort study of Scottish schoolchildren (2012)
Journal Article
Hamilton, D. F., Gatherer, D., Jenkins, P. J., Maclean, J. G. B., Hutchison, J. D., Nutton, R. W., & Simpson, A. H. R. W. (2012). Age-related differences in the neck strength of adolescent rugby players: A cross-sectional cohort study of Scottish schoolchildren. Bone & Joint Research, 1(7), 152-157. https://doi.org/10.1302/2046-3758.17.2000079

Objectives
To evaluate the neck strength of school-aged rugby players, and to define the relationship with proxy physical measures with a view to predicting neck strength.

Methods
Cross-sectional cohort study involving 382 rugby playing schoolch... Read More about Age-related differences in the neck strength of adolescent rugby players: A cross-sectional cohort study of Scottish schoolchildren.

Impact of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring: experiences of patients and professionals participating in the HITS randomised controlled trial of telemetry enabled home blood pressure (BP) (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hanley, J., Ure, J., Paterson, M., Wild, S., Padfield, P., Pagliari, C., & McKinstry, B. (2012, March). Impact of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring: experiences of patients and professionals participating in the HITS randomised controlled trial of telemetry enabled home blood pressure (BP). Presented at International Congress on Telehealth and Telecare, London, UK

Aim: To explore the experiences of participants in a randomised controlled trial of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring for people with hypertension in order to explain the outcomes and guide further service development.
Method: Twent... Read More about Impact of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring: experiences of patients and professionals participating in the HITS randomised controlled trial of telemetry enabled home blood pressure (BP).

Impact of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring: experiences of patients and professionals participating in the HITS randomised controlled trial of telemetry enabled home blood pressure (2012)
Journal Article
Hanley, J., Ure, J. P., Paterson, M., Wild, S., Padfield, P., Pagliari, C., & McKinstry, B. (2012). Impact of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring: experiences of patients and professionals participating in the HITS randomised controlled trial of telemetry enabled home blood pressure. International journal of integrated care, 12,

AimTo explore the experiences of participants in a randomised controlled trial of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring for people with hypertension in order to explain the outcomes and guide further service development.MethodTwenty-five... Read More about Impact of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring: experiences of patients and professionals participating in the HITS randomised controlled trial of telemetry enabled home blood pressure.

Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program (2012)
Journal Article
Spassiani, N. A., Jeffery-Tosoni, S., Fraser-Thomas, J., & Kuk, J. (2012). Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program. Journal of youth development, 7(2), 19-26. https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2012.137

Given elevated levels of overweight/obesity among today’s youth (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008), and associated negative physical, emotional, and psychological consequences (e.g., Faith, et al., 1997; Must & Anderson, 2003), weight... Read More about Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program.

Occupational therapist knowledge and attitudes of alcohol misuse (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Maclean, F., Gill, J., O'May, F., & Renton, L. (2012, June). Occupational therapist knowledge and attitudes of alcohol misuse. Paper presented at The College of Occupational Therapists 36th annual conference and exhibition, Glasgow, UK

Exploring cognitive skill development in midwifery education (2012)
Journal Article
Lake, S., & McInnes, R. J. (2012). Exploring cognitive skill development in midwifery education. Nurse Education in Practice, 12(5), 264-268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2012.04.015

Changes in maternity services and the role of the midwife mean that the midwife must provide flexible, evidence-based, woman-centred care. As the lead professional, the midwife must use a high level of professional judgement, clinical reasoning and d... Read More about Exploring cognitive skill development in midwifery education.

The importance of education in preparing women for childbirth (2012)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J. (2012). The importance of education in preparing women for childbirth. Nurse Education in Practice, 12(5), 240-241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2012.05.012

This special edition offers unique insight into concepts of education within midwifery practice. One of the aims of delivering midwifery education is to advance the evidence-base and improve the quality of maternity care provided by midwives. In addi... Read More about The importance of education in preparing women for childbirth.

Perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals on the impact of telemetrically supported patient self-management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a qualitative study nested in the TELESCOT trial (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pinnock, H., Fairbrother, P., Hanley, J., McCloughan, L., Todd, A., & McKinstry, B. Perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals on the impact of telemetrically supported patient self-management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a qualitative study nested in the TELESCOT trial

Background: Early identification of exacerbations reduces hospital admissions and may slow disease progression. The TELESCOT
randomised control trial based in Lothian, Scotland, is investigating the impact of a tele-monitoring service for COPD with... Read More about Perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals on the impact of telemetrically supported patient self-management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a qualitative study nested in the TELESCOT trial.

What future for midwifery? (2012)
Journal Article
McInnes, R. J., & Mc Intosh, C. (2012). What future for midwifery?. Nurse Education in Practice, 12(5), 297-300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2012.04.011

Safe, effective and high quality maternity care is crucial to the wellbeing of mother and baby and for society as a whole. The midwife is now recognized and recommended as the lead professional and co-ordinator of care for low risk women and plays a... Read More about What future for midwifery?.