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Coronary heart disease and the management of risk: Patient perspectives of outcomes associated with the clinical implementation of the National Service Framework targets (2007)
Journal Article
Crinson, I., Shaw, A., Durrant, R., De Lusignan, S., & Williams, B. (2007). Coronary heart disease and the management of risk: Patient perspectives of outcomes associated with the clinical implementation of the National Service Framework targets. Health,

This paper explores developments in the risk management of coronary heart disease (CHD) that have followed the implementation of the Coronary Heart Disease National Service Framework (NSF) guidelines from the patient's perspective. The CHD NSF introd... Read More about Coronary heart disease and the management of risk: Patient perspectives of outcomes associated with the clinical implementation of the National Service Framework targets.

From child to adult: An exploration of shifting family roles and responsibilities in managing physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis (2007)
Journal Article
Williams, B., Mukhopadhyay, S., Dowell, J., & Coyle, J. (2007). From child to adult: An exploration of shifting family roles and responsibilities in managing physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis. Social Science and Medicine, 65(10), 2135-2146. https://doi.or

Although chest physiotherapy is central to the management of cystic fibrosis many report problems with adherence. Research in other long-term conditions suggests that non-adherence may be exacerbated as the child grows older and self-care responsibil... Read More about From child to adult: An exploration of shifting family roles and responsibilities in managing physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis.

Gender differences and mental health: An exploratory study of knowledge and attitudes to mental health among Scottish teenagers (2006)
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Williams, B., & Pow, J. (2007). Gender differences and mental health: An exploratory study of knowledge and attitudes to mental health among Scottish teenagers. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 12(1), 8-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.0041

Method:  A cross-sectional survey of 496 teenagers was conducted in order to explore their knowledge and attitude towards mental health and people with mental health problems. Results:  Boys reported lower levels of knowledge and different sources... Read More about Gender differences and mental health: An exploratory study of knowledge and attitudes to mental health among Scottish teenagers.

Patient perspectives on multiple medications versus combined pills: a qualitative study (2005)
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Williams, B., Shaw, A., Durrant, R., Crinson, I., Pagliari, C., & de Lusignan, S. (2005). Patient perspectives on multiple medications versus combined pills: a qualitative study. QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians, 98(12), 885-893. htt

BACKGROUND: A growing number of patients are taking multiple medications. Unfortunately, adherence may fall as drug numbers and procedural complexity increase. While there are plausible theoretical reasons why combining pills might improve non-adher... Read More about Patient perspectives on multiple medications versus combined pills: a qualitative study.

Efficacy and tolerability of tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs compared with placebo for treatment of depression in primary care: A meta-analysis (2005)
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Arroll, B., Macgillivray, S., Ogston, S., Reid, I., Sullivan, F., Williams, B., & Crombie, I. (2005). Efficacy and tolerability of tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs compared with placebo for treatment of depression in primary care: A meta-analysis. Anna

PURPOSE Depression is common in primary care. There are no systematic reviews of depression treatment comparing antidepressants with placebo; hence, we do not know whether these medications are effective in primary care. METHODS We searched the Co... Read More about Efficacy and tolerability of tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs compared with placebo for treatment of depression in primary care: A meta-analysis.

Why older people do not participate in leisure time physical activity: a survey of activity levels, beliefs and deterrents (2004)
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Crombie, I. K., Irvine, L., Williams, B., McGinnis, A., Slane, P., Alder, E., & McMurdo, M. (2004). Why older people do not participate in leisure time physical activity: a survey of activity levels, beliefs and deterrents. Age and ageing, 33(3), 287-292.

Background: regular physical activity has been shown to have many health benefits. However, many older people are physically inactive. Objective: to investigate why older people are reluctant to participate in leisure time physical activity and to... Read More about Why older people do not participate in leisure time physical activity: a survey of activity levels, beliefs and deterrents.

Predictors of discontinuation on clozapine: a population study (2003)
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MacGillivray, S., Cooper, S. J., English, B., Millar, H., & Williams, B. (2003). Predictors of discontinuation on clozapine: a population study. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 20(4), 115-118. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0790966700007904

Objectives: A quarter of people with schizophrenia may be classed as ‘treatment-resistant’. Clozapine is an antipsychotic that holds significant potential benefit for this patient group and has recently been recommended by the National Institute for... Read More about Predictors of discontinuation on clozapine: a population study.

Attributes of trainers for postgraduate training in general surgery - A national consensus (2003)
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Ker, J., Williams, B., Reid, M., Dunkley, P., & Steele, R. (2003). Attributes of trainers for postgraduate training in general surgery - A national consensus. Surgeon, 1(4), 215-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1479-666X%2803%2980020-3

Background: The aim of this study was to obtain consensus amongst consultant surgeons on the attributes of a good surgical trainer that can be used to inform continuing professional development programmes for trainers. Methods: good trainer attribute... Read More about Attributes of trainers for postgraduate training in general surgery - A national consensus.

Partnerships with health and private voluntary organizations: what are the issues for health authorities and boards? (2003)
Journal Article
Coid, D., Williams, B., & Crombie, I. (2003). Partnerships with health and private voluntary organizations: what are the issues for health authorities and boards?. Public Health, 117(5), 317-322. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0033-3506%2803%2900073-8

Background. The number of voluntary organizations active in health care is considerable. There have been recent calls for a new closer working relationship between voluntary bodies and the National Health Service. The relationship between the two hea... Read More about Partnerships with health and private voluntary organizations: what are the issues for health authorities and boards?.

Efficacy and tolerability of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors compared with tricyclic antidepressants in depression treated in primary care: Systematic review and meta-analysis (2003)
Journal Article
MacGillivray, S., Arroll, B., Hatcher, S., Ogston, S., Reid, I., Sullivan, F., …Crombie, I. (2003). Efficacy and tolerability of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors compared with tricyclic antidepressants in depression treated in primary care: Syste

Objective: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of tricyclic antidepressants with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in depression in primary care. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Data sourc... Read More about Efficacy and tolerability of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors compared with tricyclic antidepressants in depression treated in primary care: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Rates and Reasons for Non-adherence to Home Physiotherapy in Paediatrics (2002)
Journal Article
Chappell, F., & Williams, B. (2002). Rates and Reasons for Non-adherence to Home Physiotherapy in Paediatrics. Physiotherapy, 88(3), 138-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0031-9406%2805%2960547-0

Background and purpose Little evidence is currently available on adherence to home physiotherapy within paediatrics. This study aims to provide an indication of the likely size of non-adherence with advised home therapy and identify parents' views o... Read More about Rates and Reasons for Non-adherence to Home Physiotherapy in Paediatrics.

Valuing people as individuals: development of an instrument through a survey of person-centredness in secondary care (2001)
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Williams, B., & Coyle, J. (2001). Valuing people as individuals: development of an instrument through a survey of person-centredness in secondary care. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 36(3), 450-459. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.2001.01993.x

Background. Person‐centred care is regarded as the optimum way of delivering health care and is defined as valuing people as individuals (51). So how can practitioners find out if their service ‘values people as individuals’? Serious doubts have been... Read More about Valuing people as individuals: development of an instrument through a survey of person-centredness in secondary care.

Disclosure of minor mental health problems: an exploratory theoretical study (2001)
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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.

Training specialist registrars in general surgery: A qualitative study in Tayside (2000)
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Reid, M., Ker, J., Dunkley, M., Williams, B., & Steele, R. (2000). Training specialist registrars in general surgery: A qualitative study in Tayside. Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 45(5), 304-310

BACKGROUND: Owing to decreased hours of work and duration of training, there is a need to refashion the training of surgical specialist registrars (SpRs) in the United Kingdom. This requires more guidance for trainers, but consensus regarding good t... Read More about Training specialist registrars in general surgery: A qualitative study in Tayside.

Occupational Therapy for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Study of the Effectiveness of a Combined Sensory Integration and Perceptual-Motor Intervention (2000)
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Davidson, T., & Williams, B. (2000). Occupational Therapy for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Study of the Effectiveness of a Combined Sensory Integration and Perceptual-Motor Intervention. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63(

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a problem for a significant proportion of children during school years and may result in more enduring social and emotional problems. Both occupational therapists and physiotherapists provide services for... Read More about Occupational Therapy for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Study of the Effectiveness of a Combined Sensory Integration and Perceptual-Motor Intervention.