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The same as you? 200-2012 health outcomes evaluation report. (2012)
Report
Allan, L., Brown, J., Brown, M., & Stevenson, T. (2012). The same as you? 200-2012 health outcomes evaluation report. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government

The same as you? (SAY) (Scottish Executive, 2000) was launched by the
Scottish Executive in May 2000 and reviewed the services then available to
people with learning disabilities and people on the autism spectrum. It said
that people with learning... Read More about The same as you? 200-2012 health outcomes evaluation report..

Young people exiting homelessness: The role of family support. (2012)
Book Chapter
Mayock, P., Corr, M.-L., & O'Sullivan, E. (2012). Young people exiting homelessness: The role of family support. In K. Burns, & D. Lynch (Eds.), Children's rights and child protection: critical times, critical issues in Ireland (184-201). Manchester University Press

Developing novel evidence-based interventions to promote asthma action plan use: a cross-study synthesis of evidence from randomised controlled trials and qualitative studies (2012)
Journal Article
Ring, N., Jepson, R., Pinnock, H., Wilson, C., Hoskins, G., Wyke, S., & Sheikh, A. (2012). Developing novel evidence-based interventions to promote asthma action plan use: a cross-study synthesis of evidence from randomised controlled trials and qualitative studies. Trials, 13(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-13-216

Background: Long-standing randomised controlled trial (RCT) evidence indicates that asthma action plans can improve patient outcomes. Internationally, however, these plans are seldom issued by professionals or used by patients/carers. To understand h... Read More about Developing novel evidence-based interventions to promote asthma action plan use: a cross-study synthesis of evidence from randomised controlled trials and qualitative studies.

Family carers’ experiences of support at the end of life: carers’ and health professionals’ and health professionals’ views (2012)
Journal Article
Dosser, I., & Kennedy, C. (2012). Family carers’ experiences of support at the end of life: carers’ and health professionals’ and health professionals’ views. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 18, 491-497

This paper reports findings from an exploratory qualitative study concerning end-of-life support for family carers in an acute ward setting. The participants included bereaved carers of patients who had died in an acute ward or hospice, as well as he... Read More about Family carers’ experiences of support at the end of life: carers’ and health professionals’ and health professionals’ views.

Using population-level time use datasets to advance knowledge of human activity, participation and health (2012)
Journal Article
Hunt, E., & McKay, E. A. (2012). Using population-level time use datasets to advance knowledge of human activity, participation and health. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(10), 478-480. https://doi.org/10.4276/030802212x13496921049789

Time use is of enduring interest to occupational therapists and occupational scientists. However, occupational researchers have yet to exploit fully the potential of large population-level time use datasets. A brief overview of the historical develop... Read More about Using population-level time use datasets to advance knowledge of human activity, participation and health.

Child abuse and neglect: a resource for primary schools. (2012)
Report
Stone, K. (2012). Child abuse and neglect: a resource for primary schools. Stirling, Scotland: WithScotland/ University of Stirling

The resource is intended for use during schools’ CPD/CAT sessions, specifically:
• Child abuse and neglect – for primary schools
• The abuse and neglect of young people – for secondary schools

The neglect and abuse of young people: a resource for secondary schools. (2012)
Report
Stone, K. (2012). The neglect and abuse of young people: a resource for secondary schools. Stirling, Scotland: WithScotland/ University of Stirling

The resource is intended for use during schools’ CPD/CAT sessions, specifically:

• Child abuse and neglect – for primary schools

• The abuse and neglect of young people – for secondary schools.

Staff members at all levels can play an impo... Read More about The neglect and abuse of young people: a resource for secondary schools..

Obese women and quality of life. (2012)
Book Chapter
McInnes, R. J., & Gray, C. M. (2012). Obese women and quality of life. In Obesity: A Ticking Time Bomb for Reproductive Health (585-591). Elsevier

Obese women and quality of life.

Interventions in community settings that prevent or delay disablement in later life: an overview of the evidence (2012)
Journal Article
Frost, H., Haw, S., & Frank, J. (2012). Interventions in community settings that prevent or delay disablement in later life: an overview of the evidence. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 13(3), 212-230. https://doi.org/10.1108/14717791211264241

Purpose - The population of older people in the UK is expected to rise rapidly over the next 20 years and therefore identification of effective interventions that prevent functional decline and disablement is a public health priority. This review sum... Read More about Interventions in community settings that prevent or delay disablement in later life: an overview of the evidence.

A longitudinal qualitative exploration of healthcare and informal support needs among survivors of critical illness: the RELINQUISH protocol (2012)
Journal Article
Ramsay, P., Huby, G., Rattray, J., Salisbury, L. G., Walsh, T. S., & Kean, S. (2012). A longitudinal qualitative exploration of healthcare and informal support needs among survivors of critical illness: the RELINQUISH protocol. BMJ Open, 2(4), Article e001507. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001507

Introduction and background: Survival following critical illness is associated with a significant burden of physical, emotional and psychosocial morbidity. Recovery can be protracted and incomplete, with important and sustained effects upon everyday... Read More about A longitudinal qualitative exploration of healthcare and informal support needs among survivors of critical illness: the RELINQUISH protocol.

Violent Female Offending: An Exploration of Repeat and One-Time Offending (2012)
Journal Article
Mahoney, A. L., & Karatzias, T. (2012). Violent Female Offending: An Exploration of Repeat and One-Time Offending. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 11(3), 191-202. https://doi.org/10.1080/14999013.2012.723664

There has been an increased focus on understanding the factors that may be predictive of violent recidivism among female offenders. Previous research has indicated that repeat and one-time violent female offenders have very different profiles. All fe... Read More about Violent Female Offending: An Exploration of Repeat and One-Time Offending.

Towards simulation of patient data for evaluation of E-health platform and services. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lo, O., Fan, L., Buchanan, W. J., Thuemmler, C., & Lawson, A. (2012, June). Towards simulation of patient data for evaluation of E-health platform and services. Paper presented at 13th Annual Post Graduate Symposium on the Convergence of Telecommunications, Networking and Broadcasting

This paper presents the design and implementation of the Patient Simulator, a software application used for the simulation of patient data. The simulator aims to evaluate e- Health platforms and services in regards to efficiency, reliability, securit... Read More about Towards simulation of patient data for evaluation of E-health platform and services..

Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program (2012)
Journal Article
Spassiani, N. A., Jeffery-Tosoni, S., Fraser-Thomas, J., & Kuk, J. (2012). Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program. Journal of youth development, 7(2), 19-26. https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2012.137

Given elevated levels of overweight/obesity among today’s youth (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008), and associated negative physical, emotional, and psychological consequences (e.g., Faith, et al., 1997; Must & Anderson, 2003), weight... Read More about Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program.