All Outputs (192)

A rapid review of literature relating to support for people with intellectual disabilities and their family carers when the person has: behaviours that challenge and/or mental health problems; or they are advancing in age, (2011)
Report
Slevin, E., Taggart, L., McConkey, R., Cousins, W., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., & Dowling, S. (2011). A rapid review of literature relating to support for people with intellectual disabilities and their family carers when the person has: behaviours that challe

What services and support do people with Intellectual disabilities who display behaviours that challenge and their caregivers require to meet their needs? What services and support do older people with learning disabilities and their caregivers requi... Read More about A rapid review of literature relating to support for people with intellectual disabilities and their family carers when the person has: behaviours that challenge and/or mental health problems; or they are advancing in age,.

Concurrent validity of the GT1M with MTI Accelerometer in Preschool children during free-play (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hislop, J., Bulley, C., & Reilly, J. (2011, December). Concurrent validity of the GT1M with MTI Accelerometer in Preschool children during free-play. Poster presented at World Physiotherapy Congress

No abstract available.

Reliability and concurrent validity of GT1M and MTI actigraph accelerometers using a mechanical set up. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hislop, J., Bulley, C., & Mercer, T. (2011, December). Reliability and concurrent validity of GT1M and MTI actigraph accelerometers using a mechanical set up. Paper presented at ICAMPAM conference

On becoming a researcher in the practice context (2011)
Newspaper / Magazine
James, K. (2011). On becoming a researcher in the practice context

No abstract available.

Role emerging placements crossing into new areas of practice: opportunities for OTs? Crossing borders: challanges and opportunities promoting best practice and collaboration amongst occupational therapists in All-Ireland. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Warren, A., Linnane, E., McKay, E. A., & Taylor, A. (2011, January). Role emerging placements crossing into new areas of practice: opportunities for OTs? Crossing borders: challanges and opportunities promoting best practice and collaboration amongst occu

Recovery and the lived experience. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McKay, E. (2011, December). Recovery and the lived experience. Paper presented at University of Newcastle

The symptom profile and experience of children with rare life-limiting conditions: perspectives of their families and key health professionals (2011)
Report
Malcolm, C., Adams, S., Anderson, G., Gibson, F., Hain, R., Morley, A., & Forbat, L. (2011). The symptom profile and experience of children with rare life-limiting conditions: perspectives of their families and key health professionals. Stirling: Universi

This report documents a mixed-method study examining the symptom profile and family experience of two rare life-limiting conditions. Data was collected across the UK, using a symptom diary designed for the study and qualitative interviews, informed b... Read More about The symptom profile and experience of children with rare life-limiting conditions: perspectives of their families and key health professionals.

Summit: Living and dying well with dementia: Report on themes and key messages. Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Edinburgh (2011)
Preprint / Working Paper
Hazelwood, M., Henderson, J., Patterson, R., & Smith, S. (2011). Summit: Living and dying well with dementia: Report on themes and key messages. Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Edinburgh. Edinburgh: Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care

Hazelwood, M., Henderson, J., Patterson, R., & Smith, S. (2011). Summit: Living and dying well with dementia: Report on themes and key messages. Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Edinburgh. Edinburgh: Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care

Herbal medication in the management of non-ulcer dyspepsia (2011)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D. (2011). Herbal medication in the management of non-ulcer dyspepsia. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 9(10), 15-16. https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2011.9.10.15

Although not considered part of mainstream medicine, it is estimated that over half of patients with gastrointestinal symptoms have used some form of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) (Comar and Kirby, 2005). Herbal and non-herbal remedies... Read More about Herbal medication in the management of non-ulcer dyspepsia.

Talking to older women with intellectual disabilities about participating in breast cancer screening. (2011)
Book Chapter
Willis, D., Kennedy, C., & Kilbride, L. (2011). Talking to older women with intellectual disabilities about participating in breast cancer screening. In V. P. Prasher (Ed.), Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Disabilities, 91-96. Nova Science Publishers

Ross and Wilson: Anatomy and physiology: study guide and colouring workbook. (3rd edition International edition). (2011)
Book
Waugh, A., & Grant, A. (2011). Ross and Wilson: Anatomy and physiology: study guide and colouring workbook. (3rd edition International edition). Elservier-Churchill Livingstone

The clinical utility of the Distress Thermometer: a review (2011)
Journal Article
Snowden, A., White, C. A., Christie, Z., Murray, E., McGowan, C., & Scott, R. (2011). The clinical utility of the Distress Thermometer: a review. British Journal of Nursing, 20, 220-227. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2011.20.4.220

The Distress Thermometer (DT) is a well validated screening tool, demonstrably sensitive and reasonably specific to the construct of distress in cancer. Its brevity makes it ideal to incorporate into a system of distress management. To ascertain how... Read More about The clinical utility of the Distress Thermometer: a review.

The end of the algorithm: a mixed methods analysis of distress management in cancer. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Snowden, A., White, C., Christie, Z., Murray, E., McGowan, C., & Scott, R. (2010). The end of the algorithm: a mixed methods analysis of distress management in cancer

Distress Management (DM) begins by the patient completing the Distress Thermometer (DT). The DT is a screening tool (Lynch et al, 2010), but in this project its function was extended to facilitate collaborative communication within a consultation (Sn... Read More about The end of the algorithm: a mixed methods analysis of distress management in cancer..

Macmillan distress management report. (2011)
Preprint / Working Paper
Snowden, A., White, C. & Christie, Z. (2010). Macmillan distress management report.

The NHS Lothian PROM. (2011)
Preprint / Working Paper
Snowden, A. & Telfer, I. (2010). The NHS Lothian PROM.

Working towards recovery in mental health practice. (2011)
Book Chapter
Snowden, A., & Marland, G. (2010). Working towards recovery in mental health practice. In G. Marland, L. McNay, & A. Snowden (Eds.), Promoting concordance in mental health, 11-28. Quay Books

Biology (2011)
Book Chapter
Snowden, A., & Boyd, G. (2010). Biology. In G. Marland, L. McNay, & A. Snowden (Eds.), Promoting Concordance in Mental Health Nursing, 28-57. Quay Books

Medicines management in mental health (2011)
Journal Article
Snowden, A., & Barron, D. (2011). Medicines management in mental health. Nursing Standard, 26, 35-40. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2011.09.26.3.35.c8712

This article provides evidence to suggest that mental health nurses may not be as competent in medicines management as they believe themselves to be. A psychological model of skills awareness is used throughout the article to offer a theoretical expl... Read More about Medicines management in mental health.

We need robust evidence of alternative therapy benefits. (2011)
Journal Article
Snowden, A. (2011). We need robust evidence of alternative therapy benefits. Nursing Standard, 25, 33

Concordance: the goal of mental health nursing. (2011)
Book Chapter
Snowden, A. (2010). Concordance: the goal of mental health nursing. In G. Marland, L. McNay, & A. Snowden (Eds.), Promoting concordance in mental health, 121-152. Quay Books