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Dr Sonya MacVicar's Outputs (8)

The influence of a single antenatal relaxation class (ARC) on perinatal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experience: an observational study (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tabib, M., Humphrey, T., Hollins-Martin, C., Forbes-McKay, K., & MacVicar, S. (2023, November). The influence of a single antenatal relaxation class (ARC) on perinatal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experience: an observational study. Presented at 2023 Lothian health and care professions research conference: achieving impactful healthcare research through clinical academic collaborations, Edinburgh, UK

Interprofessional learning across Advanced Clinical Practice Pathway (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McPhillips, H., & MacVicar, S. (2023, June). Interprofessional learning across Advanced Clinical Practice Pathway. Poster presented at The Association of Advanced Practice Educators UK (AAPE UK) National conference: The Evolving Role of Education in Advancing Practice, Online

Introduction:
Interprofessional learning (IPL) is defined as enabling “two or more professions to learn with, from and about each other to improve collaborative practice and quality of care” (1) . IPL offers a variety of benefits to students includ... Read More about Interprofessional learning across Advanced Clinical Practice Pathway.

Neonatal nursing in Vietnam: evaluation & sustainability of an education model (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2023, May). Neonatal nursing in Vietnam: evaluation & sustainability of an education model. Presented at U!REKA Connects 2023, Amsterdam

Education programme to support knowledge and skills development for local neonatal nurse workforce on neuroprotective strategies for preterm infants, supporting breastfeeding and maternal attachment through introduction of kangaroo mother care (KMC).... Read More about Neonatal nursing in Vietnam: evaluation & sustainability of an education model.

Characteristics of prescribing activity within primary care in Scotland 2013–2022 of general practitioners, nurse, pharmacist and allied health prescribers: A retrospective cross-sectional study (2023)
Journal Article
MacVicar, S., & Paterson, R. E. (2023). Characteristics of prescribing activity within primary care in Scotland 2013–2022 of general practitioners, nurse, pharmacist and allied health prescribers: A retrospective cross-sectional study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 79(8), 3092-3101. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15658

Background
Independent prescribing by nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals is diversifying into a variety of healthcare settings as pressures mount on existing resources. Primary care was an early adopter of prescribing by non-medical... Read More about Characteristics of prescribing activity within primary care in Scotland 2013–2022 of general practitioners, nurse, pharmacist and allied health prescribers: A retrospective cross-sectional study.