Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

Dr Sonya MacVicar's Outputs (47)

A different way of being: the influence of a single antenatal relaxation class (ARC) on maternal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences: an exploratory sequential mix-method study (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tabib, M., Humphrey, T., Forbes-McKay, K., Hollins-Martin, C., & MacVicar, S. (2022, September). A different way of being: the influence of a single antenatal relaxation class (ARC) on maternal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences: an exploratory sequential mix-method study. Poster presented at 21st International normal labour and birth research conference, Aarhus, Denmark

This poster describes a study that aimed to evaluate the impact of an antenatal relaxation class on the psychology and wellbeing of pregnant women during childbirth.

Non-medical prescribing considerations in emergency mental health services (2022)
Journal Article
Douglas, K., & MacVicar, S. (2022). Non-medical prescribing considerations in emergency mental health services. Journal of Prescribing Practice, 4(7), 312-316. https://doi.org/10.12968/jprp.2022.4.7.312

The emergency mental health practitioner's job involves providing immediate care to patients who are suffering a mental health crisis. Independent nurse prescribing supports this service through timely access to pharmacological and non-pharmacologica... Read More about Non-medical prescribing considerations in emergency mental health services.

Narrative review of closed loop automated oxygen systems (2022)
Journal Article
Stewart, L., & MacVicar, S. (2023). Narrative review of closed loop automated oxygen systems. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 29(2), 229-234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnn.2022.05.005

Preterm infants frequently require respiratory support with supplemental oxygen but excess and fluctuation of oxygen levels can have adverse effects. Oxygen saturation levels are maintained within narrow target ranges as a manual titration process. C... Read More about Narrative review of closed loop automated oxygen systems.

An evaluation of neonatal nurse professional development in Vietnam (2022)
Journal Article
MacVicar, S. (2022). An evaluation of neonatal nurse professional development in Vietnam. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 28(6), 440-444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnn.2022.01.001

This is an evaluation of neonatal nurse continued professional development delivered in Vietnam. Course outcomes of participant academic and clinical performance, nurse feedback and service improvement were mapped to Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model. T... Read More about An evaluation of neonatal nurse professional development in Vietnam.

Prescribing within clinical toxicology (2020)
Journal Article
MacVicar, S., & Osinski, K. (2020). Prescribing within clinical toxicology. Journal of Prescribing Practice, 2(12), 674-680. https://doi.org/10.12968/jprp.2020.2.12.674

In 2020, the first clinical toxicology advanced nurse practitioner and independent prescriber post was introduced in the United Kingdom. This article discusses the remit of clinical toxicology and the integration of nurse prescribing into this servic... Read More about Prescribing within clinical toxicology.

A Core Outcome Set for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (2020)
Journal Article
Kelly, L. E., Shan, F., MacVicar, S., Czaplinksi, E., Moulsdale, W., Simpson, S., Allegaert, K., Jansson, L. M., & Offringa, M. (2020). A Core Outcome Set for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. Pediatrics, 146(1), Article e20200018. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-0018

BACKGROUND: As rates of neonatal opioid withdrawal are increasing, the need for research to evaluate new treatments is growing. Large heterogeneity exists in health outcomes reported in current literature. Our objective is to develop an evidence-info... Read More about A Core Outcome Set for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome.

Outcome reporting in neonates experiencing withdrawal following opioid exposure in pregnancy: a systematic review (2020)
Journal Article
Shan, F., MacVicar, S., Allegaert, K., Offringa, M., Jansson, L. M., Simpson, S., Moulsdale, W., & Kelly, L. E. (2020). Outcome reporting in neonates experiencing withdrawal following opioid exposure in pregnancy: a systematic review. Trials, 21(1), Article 262. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-4183-9

Background
Neonatal withdrawal secondary to in utero opioid exposure is a growing global concern stressing the psychosocial well-being of affected families and scarce hospital resources. In the ongoing search for the most effective treatment, random... Read More about Outcome reporting in neonates experiencing withdrawal following opioid exposure in pregnancy: a systematic review.

Optimising the continuity experiences of student midwives: an integrative review (2020)
Journal Article
Moncrieff, G., MacVicar, S., Norris, G., & Hollins Martin, C. J. (2021). Optimising the continuity experiences of student midwives: an integrative review. Women and Birth, 34(1), 77-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2020.01.007

Background: In several countries, midwifery students undertake continuity of care experiences as part of their pre-registration education. This is thought to enable the development of a woman-centred approach, as well as providing students with the s... Read More about Optimising the continuity experiences of student midwives: an integrative review.

Advanced practice for children and young people: A systematic review with narrative summary (2019)
Journal Article
Hyde, R., MacVicar, S., & Humphrey, T. (2020). Advanced practice for children and young people: A systematic review with narrative summary. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 76(1), 135-146. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14243

Aim
To critically appraise and synthesise the current evidence related to the advanced practice nurse (APN) in the children and young people's healthcare setting.

Background
A complex landscape of demand and change has influenced the healthcare... Read More about Advanced practice for children and young people: A systematic review with narrative summary.

Attitudes of healthcare professional towards substance use disorders in maternity setting (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2019, June). Attitudes of healthcare professional towards substance use disorders in maternity setting. Poster presented at Learning, Teaching and Research conference, Edinburgh Napier University

Behaviour scale systematic mixed methods review : Attitudes of healthcare professional towards substance use disorders in maternity and neonatal setting.

HCP attitudes (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2019, May). HCP attitudes. Poster presented at 2nd National NMAHP Conference: Beyond Boundaries - Inspiring Change, Edinburgh

Systematic mixed‐study review of nonpharmacological management of neonatal abstinence syndrome (2019)
Journal Article
MacVicar, S., & Kelly, L. E. (2019). Systematic mixed‐study review of nonpharmacological management of neonatal abstinence syndrome. Birth, 46(3), 428-438. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12427

Background: Neonatal abstinence syndrome is a multi-system disorder resulting from exposure to maternal addictive substance use in pregnancy. Withdrawal is characterized by neonatal tremors, feeding difficulties and sleep disruption. The aim of this... Read More about Systematic mixed‐study review of nonpharmacological management of neonatal abstinence syndrome.

Intervention supporting breastfeeding for the substance exposed mother and baby (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2018, December). Intervention supporting breastfeeding for the substance exposed mother and baby. Paper presented at NHS Lothian NMAHPPS Research Conference, Edinburgh, UK

Background: the promotion and protection of breastfeeding is a priority global health objective as it is well-evidenced that it confers significant health, social and economic advantages. Breastfeeding has also been forwarded as a means of alleviatin... Read More about Intervention supporting breastfeeding for the substance exposed mother and baby.

Systematic review of tube-fed preterm infants in the home supported within a family-centered program (2018)
Journal Article
Menczykowski, L., MacVicar, S., Moylan, A., & Hollins Martin, C. J. (2018). Systematic review of tube-fed preterm infants in the home supported within a family-centered program. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 24(6), 297-305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnn.2018.06.006

There is a growing need and demand to redesign neonatal services to place a focus on family-centered care provided locally. Early discharge training programs that prepare parents to tube-feed and care for their preterm infant at home may offer a viab... Read More about Systematic review of tube-fed preterm infants in the home supported within a family-centered program.

Breastfeeding and the substance-exposed mother and baby (2018)
Journal Article
MacVicar, S., Humphrey, T., & Forbes-McKay, K. E. (2018). Breastfeeding and the substance-exposed mother and baby. Birth, 45(4), 450-458. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12338

Background: Breastfeeding rates are typically low for women with a substance use disorder. This is despite the specific benefit of breastfeeding to alleviate the severity of neonatal abstinence syndrome and the well-documented generic advantages. Th... Read More about Breastfeeding and the substance-exposed mother and baby.

Breastfeeding and opiate dependency (2017)
Journal Article
MacVicar, S. (2017). Breastfeeding and opiate dependency. RcM Midwives, 34

Breastfeeding and opiate dependency: My PhD Summary. A lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University on her doctoral study.

Breastfeeding Support and Opiate Dependence: A Think Aloud Study (2017)
Journal Article
MacVicar, S., Humphrey, T., & Forbes-McKay, K. E. (2017). Breastfeeding Support and Opiate Dependence: A Think Aloud Study. Midwifery, 50, 239-245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2017.04.013

Objective: international guidelines recommend the promotion and protection of breastfeeding for the substance exposed mother and baby. Yet few studies have explored the facilitators, moderators and barriers to successful breastfeeding for women enrol... Read More about Breastfeeding Support and Opiate Dependence: A Think Aloud Study.

Development and feasibility of clinical intervention to support breastfeeding in substance dependency (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2017, February). Development and feasibility of clinical intervention to support breastfeeding in substance dependency. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Learning, Teaching and Research conference, Edinburgh, UK

The promotion and support of breastfeeding for the substance dependent mother and baby is internationally recommended but in practice it is not without its challenges or challengers. This study developed and tested an intervention to support breastfe... Read More about Development and feasibility of clinical intervention to support breastfeeding in substance dependency.

Ibris Study: intervention supporting breastfeeding in substance dependency (2016)
Thesis
MacVicar, S. Ibris Study: intervention supporting breastfeeding in substance dependency. (Thesis). Robert Gordon University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1023772

Introduction: Breastfeeding offers the substance exposed mother and child potential short and long-term health benefits, with breast milk shown to alleviate the severity of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Substance dependent women, however, have limite... Read More about Ibris Study: intervention supporting breastfeeding in substance dependency.