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Disclosure of minor mental health problems: an exploratory theoretical study (2001)
Journal Article
Williams, B., & Healy, D. (2001). Disclosure of minor mental health problems: an exploratory theoretical study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 35(1), 108-116. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.2001.01827.x

Aim. The aim of this study was to explore people’s experiences, concerns and beliefs about disclosing minor mental health problems by focusing on the ways in which such disclosures are interpreted. Background. Approximately half of people with men... Read More about Disclosure of minor mental health problems: an exploratory theoretical study.

Caring for adults with a learning disability in the community (2001)
Journal Article
Powrie, E. (2001). Caring for adults with a learning disability in the community. British Journal of Nursing. 10. (14). 928-934. doi:10.12968/bjon.2001.10.14.5281. ISSN 0966-0461.

A recurring theme within the literature is gaps in the delivery of services for people with a learning disability living in the community. These gaps occur between health professionals, primary and secondary care and specialisms within nursing. Gaps... Read More about Caring for adults with a learning disability in the community.

Role definition and structured progress for tissue viability nurses (2001)
Journal Article
Finnie, A. (2001). Role definition and structured progress for tissue viability nurses. British Journal of Nursing, 10(Sup2), S6-S7. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2001.10.sup2.12339

Guest Editorial. Tissue viability nursing is a relatively new specialty. We know that tissue viability nurses (TVNs) are a valuable resource and that the development of a coordinated service can improve patient care, reduce both risk and costs, and... Read More about Role definition and structured progress for tissue viability nurses.

Validity study of the severity index, a simple measure of urinary incontinence in women (2001)
Journal Article
Hanley, J., Capewell, A., & Hagen, S. (2001). Validity study of the severity index, a simple measure of urinary incontinence in women. BMJ, 322(7294), 1096-1097. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.322.7294.1096

A severity index that diagnoses urinary incontinence as slight, moderate, or severe appears to be effective, according to a study of 237 women. The index is based on how frequently the woman experiences incontinence and how much urine is lost.

Organ donation in A&E: the legal and ethical implications for the A&E nurse (2001)
Journal Article
Neades, B. L. (2001). Organ donation in A&E: the legal and ethical implications for the A&E nurse. Accident and emergency nursing, 9(2), 109-122. https://doi.org/10.1054/aaen.2000.0211

In the U.K. the requirement for organs grows daily and sadly many people will die before an organ for transplant becomes available. In an effort to improve the supply of organs some clinicians are now looking to the A&E department to identify potenti... Read More about Organ donation in A&E: the legal and ethical implications for the A&E nurse.

The process of implementing a community-based peer breast-feeding support programme: the Glasgow experience (2001)
Journal Article
McInnes, R. J. & Stone, D. H. (2001). The process of implementing a community-based peer breast-feeding support programme: the Glasgow experience. Midwifery. 17. (1). 65-73. doi:10.1054/midw.2000.0236. ISSN 0266-6138.

Aim: to document the process of implementing and maintaining a community-based peer- support programme. Design and setting: a community-based study located in a socio-economically disadvantaged housing estate on the outskirts of Glasgow. Partic... Read More about The process of implementing a community-based peer breast-feeding support programme: the Glasgow experience.

The Spirituality of Birth. (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McHugh, N. (2001, March). The Spirituality of Birth. Paper presented at 4th International Conference of Spirituality and Health, Wells, Somerset, England

A cross cultural exploration of the deeper aspects of birth spirituality

Childhood Lost - Serious Case Review Report (2001)
Report
The Bridge Child Care Developmental Service, . (2001). Childhood Lost - Serious Case Review Report. London: The Bridge Child Care Developmental Service

This report was as a result of a child murder and commissioned by Area Child Protection Committees of Bournemouth, Durham and Newcastle. It was a tripartite serious case review. I was the education/social worker specialist panel member.

Intensive care management of head-injured patients in Europe: a survey from the European Brain Injury Consortium (2001)
Journal Article
Stocchetti, N., Penny, K. I., Dearden, M., Braakman, R., Cohaden, F., Iannotti, F., …Unterberg, A. (2001). Intensive care management of head-injured patients in Europe: a survey from the European Brain Injury Consortium. Intensive Care Medicine, 27, 400

Objectives: (a) to describe current practice in the monitoring and treatment of moderate and severe head injuries in Europe; (b) to report on intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure monitoring, occurrence of measured and reported intrac... Read More about Intensive care management of head-injured patients in Europe: a survey from the European Brain Injury Consortium.

Professional issues. Knowledge about attitudes can help change behaviour. (2001)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J. (2001). Professional issues. Knowledge about attitudes can help change behaviour. British Journal of Midwifery, 8, 690-694

This paper addresses the issue of social attitudes. The purpose is to facilitate understanding of attitude structures and the application of this knowledge to midwifery practice. Attitudes have been defined and their development within individuals de... Read More about Professional issues. Knowledge about attitudes can help change behaviour..