A qualitative evaluation of physiotherapy service for homeless people in Glasgow’, Scotland. (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hislop, J., & Smith, J. (2007, December). A qualitative evaluation of physiotherapy service for homeless people in Glasgow’, Scotland. Presented at World Physiotherapy Congress, Vancouver, Canada

No abstract available.

Crafting occupations: that inner need to do! (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McKay, E. A., Gowran, R., Coleman, C., & Ryan, F. (2007, December). Crafting occupations: that inner need to do!. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists

Developments in occupational therapy within Irish education: challanges & opportunities. (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McKay, E. A. (2007, December). Developments in occupational therapy within Irish education: challanges & opportunities. Presented at European Network of Occupational Therapists in Higher Education

A comrehensive evaluation of a pilot project on occupational therapy at the Courtenay National School. (2007)
Report
McKay, E. A., & Morris, Y. (2007). A comrehensive evaluation of a pilot project on occupational therapy at the Courtenay National School. West Limerick: West Limerick Resourses Ltd

Educational migration – students leaving a region to study elsewhere: the link to religion in Northern Ireland (2007)
Book Chapter
Hollywood, E., & McQuaid, R. W. (2007). Educational migration – students leaving a region to study elsewhere: the link to religion in Northern Ireland. In C. Larsen, W. Mathejczyk, J. Kipper, & A. Schmid (Eds.), Monitoring of Regional Labour Markets in European States (17-22). Rainer Hampp Verlag

This paper reviews data sources concerning the key patterns and drivers of educational migration and non-return in Northern Ireland (NI). In particular it considers the sources of data that can be used to analyse the migration of university undergra... Read More about Educational migration – students leaving a region to study elsewhere: the link to religion in Northern Ireland.

Practical demonstration of personal daily consumption limits: a useful intervention tool to promote responsible drinking among UK adults? (2007)
Journal Article
Gill, J. S., & O'May, F. (2007). Practical demonstration of personal daily consumption limits: a useful intervention tool to promote responsible drinking among UK adults?. Alcohol and alcoholism : international journal of the Medical Council on Alcoholism, 42, 436-441. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agm049

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the utility of a short, practical pouring exercise as a means of illustrating the details of the UK ‘Sensible Drinking guidelines. Methods: Participants (N = 297, 53% male) recruited at four Edinburgh emp... Read More about Practical demonstration of personal daily consumption limits: a useful intervention tool to promote responsible drinking among UK adults?.

How 'sensible' is the UK Sensible Drinking message? Preliminary findings amongst newly matriculated female university students in Scotland (2007)
Journal Article
Gill, J. S., & O'May, F. (2007). How 'sensible' is the UK Sensible Drinking message? Preliminary findings amongst newly matriculated female university students in Scotland. Journal of Public Health, 29, 13-16. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdl080

Background
Current levels and patterns of alcohol drinking continue to cause concern, particularly amongst young females. Effective interventions remain elusive. The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of knowledge relating to UK ‘Sensi... Read More about How 'sensible' is the UK Sensible Drinking message? Preliminary findings amongst newly matriculated female university students in Scotland.

Scoping a homelessness and substance misuse dataset. (2007)
Preprint / Working Paper
Dibben, C., Atherton, I., Baldacchino, A., & Doherty, J. Scoping a homelessness and substance misuse dataset

People with learning disabilities in Scotland (2007)
Book Chapter
Brown, M. (2007). People with learning disabilities in Scotland. In M. Jukes, & J. Aldridge (Eds.), Person-centred practices: an holistic and integrated approach. Quay books

Same as you: health issues in women with learning disabilities after the menopause (2007)
Journal Article
Willis, D. (2007). Same as you: health issues in women with learning disabilities after the menopause. Learning Disability Practice, 10(9), 16-22. https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp2007.11.10.9.16.c6257

Rising life expectancy means that more people with learning disabilities are living into old age (Bittles et al 2002, Wilkinson and Janicki 2005). Although this is very welcome, age-related health problems such as dementia and cancer are inevitably a... Read More about Same as you: health issues in women with learning disabilities after the menopause.

Benchmarking in National Health Service Procurement in Scotland (2007)
Journal Article
Walker, S., Masson, R., Telford, R., & White, D. (2007). Benchmarking in National Health Service Procurement in Scotland. Health Services Management Research, 20(4), 253-260. https://doi.org/10.1258/095148407782219030

The paper reports the results of a study on benchmarking activities undertaken by the procurement organization within the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland, namely National Procurement (previously Scottish Healthcare Supplies Contracts Branch... Read More about Benchmarking in National Health Service Procurement in Scotland.

‘Carers’ of People with mental health problems: proposals in current public mental health policy in nine countries (2007)
Journal Article
Crombie, I. K., Irvine, L., Elliott, L., & Wallace, H. (2007). ‘Carers’ of People with mental health problems: proposals in current public mental health policy in nine countries. Journal of Public Health Policy, 28(4), 465-481. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jphp.3200146

This study investigates how public mental health policy addresses the role and needs of those who care for people with mental health problems. Public mental health policy recognises that carers are at increased risk of poor health. Countries want to... Read More about ‘Carers’ of People with mental health problems: proposals in current public mental health policy in nine countries.

Illness appraisals and self-esteem as correlates of anxiety and affective comorbid disorders in schizophrenia (2007)
Journal Article
Karatzias, T., Gumley, A., Power, K., & O'Grady, M. (2007). Illness appraisals and self-esteem as correlates of anxiety and affective comorbid disorders in schizophrenia. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 48(4), 371-375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2007.02.005

Comorbidity of anxiety and affective disorders in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is common. This study investigated the hypothesis that greater negative beliefs about illness and lower self-esteem will be significantly associated with the p... Read More about Illness appraisals and self-esteem as correlates of anxiety and affective comorbid disorders in schizophrenia.

From avoidance to acceptance: Mental health and the role of human rights in Europe. (2007)
Journal Article
Stavert, J. (2007). From avoidance to acceptance: Mental health and the role of human rights in Europe. SCOLAG : Scottish Legal Action Group bulletin, 356, 119-125

Jill Stavert, Lecturer in law at Napier University, reviews the treatment of mental health as a social and political issue and identified challenges still to be met.

Investigating the impact of changing weights that underpin the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004. (2007)
Preprint / Working Paper
Dibben, C., Atherton, I., Cox, M., Watson, V., Ryan, M., & Sutton, M. Investigating the impact of changing weights that underpin the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004

Working for Families (2007)
Report
Mcquaid, R., Bond, S., & Fuertes, V. (2007). Working for Families. Edinburgh: Scottish Government

This report presents an evaluation of Phase 1 of the Working for Families Fund (WFF) covering 2004-06. WFF was established to invest in new initiatives to improve the employability of parents who have difficulties in participating in the labour marke... Read More about Working for Families.

Conducting focus groups with people with learning disabilities: Theoretical and practical issues (2007)
Journal Article
Brown, M. (2007). Conducting focus groups with people with learning disabilities: Theoretical and practical issues. Journal of Research in Nursing, 12(2), 127-128. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987106076175

How do public health policies tackle alcohol-related harm: a review of 12 developed countries (2007)
Journal Article
Crombie, I. K., Irvine, L., Elliott, L., & Wallace, H. (2007). How do public health policies tackle alcohol-related harm: a review of 12 developed countries. Alcohol and alcoholism : international journal of the Medical Council on Alcoholism, 42, 492-499. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agm001

Aims: To identify how current public health policies of 12 developed countries assess alcohol-related problems, the goals and targets that are set and the strategic directives proposed. Methods: Policy documents on alcohol and on general public heath... Read More about How do public health policies tackle alcohol-related harm: a review of 12 developed countries.

Policy and learning disabilities: a Scottish perspective (2007)
Journal Article
Brown, M. (2007). Policy and learning disabilities: a Scottish perspective. Advances in mental health and learning disabilities, 1(1), 22-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/17530180200700006

This paper outlines the development of legislative and policy frameworks in Scotland with a particular focus following political devolution. The impact of these changes and developments on the lives of people with learning disabilities are discussed.

Social accountability and audit in UK hospitals – an investigation of stakeholder perceptions. (2007)
Journal Article
Zhang, J. (2007). Social accountability and audit in UK hospitals – an investigation of stakeholder perceptions. Journal of finance & management in public services, 6, 57-78

Social audit consists of a systematic assessment of the performance of a given organisation in meeting its declared social, community or environmental objectives through a dialogue with stakeholders. Engaging stakeholders in direct dialogue and liste... Read More about Social accountability and audit in UK hospitals – an investigation of stakeholder perceptions..