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Evidence of the effectiveness and patient experience of formalised social support for people with a diagnosis of heart failure.
Report
Donaldson, J. H., Roxburgh, M., Watt, S., Polson, R., Armstrong, L., & Lauder, W. (2015). Evidence of the effectiveness and patient experience of formalised social support for people with a diagnosis of heart failure. Edinburgh, Scotland: Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland

Final report to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland.

This systematic review was undertaken during December 2014 to June 2015, and
was commissioned by Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS). The review team
comprised of systematic review experts, an... Read More about Evidence of the effectiveness and patient experience of formalised social support for people with a diagnosis of heart failure..

Improving the operational skills of the health personnel working in the emergency departments. A useful tool to give concrete answers to EU policies on patients' safety and to create new working opportunities” (VS/2013/0430) finanziato dalla Commissione Europea nell'ambito del programma PROGRESS.
Report
Arnone, R., Chiaramonte, G., Watt, S., Skinner, J., Poenicke, C., & Muller, M. (2015). Improving the operational skills of the health personnel working in the emergency departments. A useful tool to give concrete answers to EU policies on patients' safety and to create new working opportunities” (VS/2013/0430) finanziato dalla Commissione Europea nell'ambito del programma PROGRESS. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

A useful tool to give concrete answers to EU policies on patients' safety and to create new working opportunities (VS / 2013/0430

Pied Beauty.
Other
Hails, J. (2014). Pied Beauty. [Musical score]. Edinburgh, Scotland

Composition for soprano and two scordatura violas (alternatively, for soprano and stereo fixed media playback)

IoT for a shock warning system
Preprint / Working Paper
Brogan, J., Thuemmler, C., Mival, O., & Fricker, S. (2014). IoT for a shock warning system

This technical paper details the interdependencies between Internet of Things (IoT) and latest Future Internet (FI) technology, demonstrated by using the example of a smart connected health (SCH) use case, for the monitoring and prevention of shock i... Read More about IoT for a shock warning system.

Exploring reflection as a multi-dimensional construct: implications for HRD theory and practice
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Duncan, F., Watson, S., & Ramdhony, A. (2014, June). Exploring reflection as a multi-dimensional construct: implications for HRD theory and practice. Paper presented at AHRD European Conference 2014: 15th International Conference on Human Resource Development Research and Practice across Europe, Edinburgh

This conceptual paper seeks to explore the concepts of reflection and reflective practice to develop a critical understanding of the process and its multiple dimensions and the implications for HRD theory and practice. Although reflective practice ha... Read More about Exploring reflection as a multi-dimensional construct: implications for HRD theory and practice.

Progress Report: Living with and beyond Cancer
Report
Campbell, K., Nimmo, S., & Matthews-Smith, G. (2013). Progress Report: Living with and beyond Cancer. Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh Napier University

The aim of this project is to develop an educational resource in the form of a suite of academic modules and continuous professional development education initiatives related to the educational needs of professionals involved in the care of individua... Read More about Progress Report: Living with and beyond Cancer.

Developing a model for pastoral support of pre-registration nursing and midwifery students: the experience of three Scottish universities
Preprint / Working Paper
Head, K. S., Stenhouse, R., Ogle, A., & Redpath, M. (2013). Developing a model for pastoral support of pre-registration nursing and midwifery students: the experience of three Scottish universities

Student attrition from pre-registration nursing and midwifery education remains a concern. The literature identifies that often reasons for leaving a programme of study are complex. Issues such as personal difficulties, lack of support, financial dif... Read More about Developing a model for pastoral support of pre-registration nursing and midwifery students: the experience of three Scottish universities.

Who would you trust to identify you in accessing your health record?
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J., Anderson, C., Smales, A., Varga, J., Burns, N., Uthmani, O., …Lawson, A. Who would you trust to identify you in accessing your health record?

Within health and social care there is a strong need to provide access to highly sensitive information, and one which requires high levels of identity assurance. This paper outlines a joint project between Edinburgh Napier University and miiCard [10]... Read More about Who would you trust to identify you in accessing your health record?.

Language management in the UK: strategies for dealing with foreign language encounters in the financial sector
Preprint / Working Paper
Fischer, M. Language management in the UK: strategies for dealing with foreign language encounters in the financial sector

Much of the current research into language management in multinational companies (MNCs) focuses on the issues faced by non-native English speakers. This pilot study attempts to broaden the debate by addressing on the attitudes to language use in inte... Read More about Language management in the UK: strategies for dealing with foreign language encounters in the financial sector.

Employment inequalities in Northern Ireland.
Report
McQuaid, R. W., Raeside, R., Canduela, J., Graham, H., Egdell, V., & Shapira, M. (2013). Employment inequalities in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland: Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Employment inequalities in Northern Ireland.

Edinburgh Beltane Beacon Public Engagement Fellowship - Final Report.
Report
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2012). Edinburgh Beltane Beacon Public Engagement Fellowship - Final Report. Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh Napier University

This report gives an overview of my activities relating to public engagement since the beginning of my Public Engagement Fellowship in March 2011. Covers a description of activities and thoughts on good practice for public engagement.

Age Management Case Study 2 - Business Services
Report
Fuertes, V., Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). Age Management Case Study 2 - Business Services. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

Demographic changes will continue to see populations across Europe and the world getting older, making an older
workforce’s contribution to the labour market both valuable and imperative. Currently there are a number of barriers
to paid employment... Read More about Age Management Case Study 2 - Business Services.

Impact of clause 5.3.2 in EN384:2010 on grading of timber - Report to UKTGC 18/05/2011
Report
Ridley-Ellis, D. (in press). Impact of clause 5.3.2 in EN384:2010 on grading of timber - Report to UKTGC 18/05/2011. Edinburgh Napier Research Repository: UK Timber Grading Committee

Report to the UK Timber Grading Committee

This report outlines the issues related to the application of clause 5.3.2 in EN384:2010 “Structural timber - Determination of characteristic values of mechanical properties and density” which is used in... Read More about Impact of clause 5.3.2 in EN384:2010 on grading of timber - Report to UKTGC 18/05/2011.