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Occupational Therapists' perspectives of the needs of women in medium secure units. (2001)
Journal Article
Baker, S., & McKay, E. A. (2001). Occupational Therapists' perspectives of the needs of women in medium secure units. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(9), 441-448. https://doi.org/10.1177/030802260106400905

The Department of Health and Home Office (1992) formally acknowledged women in forensic provision as being a vulnerable group, with neglected needs in terms of care and treatment. It also clearly identified a role for occupational therapy in meeting... Read More about Occupational Therapists' perspectives of the needs of women in medium secure units..

Developing a creative curriculum for those working with clients who misuse substances. (2001)
Journal Article
Webster, B., Yardley, J., Hegan, L., & Tebano, C. (2002). Developing a creative curriculum for those working with clients who misuse substances. Drugs and Alcohol Today, 2(1), 29-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/17459265200200005

A substance misuse curriculum was developed using a creative approach. Key players identified were: a community outreach worker, a nurse consultant, a communication expert and an academic. Communication was seen as a fundamental and integral cornerst... Read More about Developing a creative curriculum for those working with clients who misuse substances..

Caring for adults with a learning disability in the community (2001)
Journal Article
Powrie, E. (2001). Caring for adults with a learning disability in the community. British Journal of Nursing, 10(14), 928-934. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2001.10.14.5281

A recurring theme within the literature is gaps in the delivery of services for people with a learning disability living in the community. These gaps occur between health professionals, primary and secondary care and specialisms within nursing. Gaps... Read More about Caring for adults with a learning disability in the community.

The Spirituality of Birth. (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McHugh, N. (2001, March). The Spirituality of Birth. Paper presented at 4th International Conference of Spirituality and Health

A cross cultural exploration of the deeper aspects of birth spirituality

Effect of maternal age, smoking and deprivation on birthweight (2001)
Journal Article
Bonellie, S. (2001). Effect of maternal age, smoking and deprivation on birthweight. Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology, 15(1), 19-26. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3016.2001.00324.x

Low birthweight is often used as a health indicator. This paper reports the findings of a cohort study, which were analysed to determine the relationship, if any, between the age of the mother and birthweight given the mother’s smoking habits and the... Read More about Effect of maternal age, smoking and deprivation on birthweight.

The effects of moderate alcohol consumption on female hormone levels and reproductive function. (2000)
Journal Article
Gill, J. S. (2000). The effects of moderate alcohol consumption on female hormone levels and reproductive function. Alcohol and alcoholism : international journal of the Medical Council on Alcoholism, 35, 417-423. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/35.5.417

Studies that have investigated the effect of moderate alcohol consumption on the level of oestrogens and progesterone in both pre- and post-menopausal women are reviewed. It is concluded that several lines of evidence point to an alcohol-induced rise... Read More about The effects of moderate alcohol consumption on female hormone levels and reproductive function..

Theory of partnerships - why have partnerships? (2000)
Book Chapter
McQuaid, R. W. (2000). Theory of partnerships - why have partnerships?. In S. P. Osborne (Ed.), Public-private Partnerships for Public Services: An International Perspective (9-35). Routledge

Human identification factors in ear prints and photographs (2000)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sholl, S., & Vanezis, P. (2000, July). Human identification factors in ear prints and photographs. Poster presented at International Association for Craniofacial Identification: 9th Biennial Meeting

Occupation: reaffirming its place in our practice. (2000)
Journal Article
McKay, E., & Molineux, M. (2000). Occupation: reaffirming its place in our practice. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63(5), 241-242. https://doi.org/10.1177/030802260006300510

The original impetus for the development of this workshop was the strong belief held by the facilitators that while occupation is central to occupational therapy philosophy, much practice is not occupationally focused. As a result this workshop was d... Read More about Occupation: reaffirming its place in our practice..

Hearing people's stories: the life history method. (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McKay, E. A. (1999, December). Hearing people's stories: the life history method. Paper presented at Association of Occupational Therapists in Mental Health Conference

Are the New Deal target groupings well founded? an examination of job search success before the New Deal (1999)
Journal Article
Adams, J., Greig, M., & McQuaid, R. W. (1999). Are the New Deal target groupings well founded? an examination of job search success before the New Deal

This study examines the appropriateness of the New Deal in targeting specific groups of unemployed jobseekers. This is done using a survey of unemployed jobseekers carried out prior to the implementation of the New Deal framework in April 1998. A s... Read More about Are the New Deal target groupings well founded? an examination of job search success before the New Deal.