Ovulation and Ovarian Cancer (2008)
Book Chapter
Hillier, S. G., Rae, M. T., & Gubbay, O. (2008). Ovulation and Ovarian Cancer. In Hormonal Carcinogenesis V; (171-178). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-69080-3_16

Ovarian cancer (OC) most frequently arises from the ovarian surface epithelium (OSE), which comprises a single layer of mesothelial, squamous-to-cuboidal cells covering the entire surface of the ovary (1). This dynamic cellular layer and underlying b... Read More about Ovulation and Ovarian Cancer.

Developing an outcome evaluation framework for play@home. (2008)
Report
Fisher, A., Hislop, J., & Mercer, T. (2008). Developing an outcome evaluation framework for play@home. Scottish Government

Background: This report explores the feasibility of and rationale for the design of an Outcome Evaluation Framework aimed at assessing the impact of the play@home scheme on the scheme’s four main objectives: physical activity, movement skills, cognit... Read More about Developing an outcome evaluation framework for play@home..

Infant feeding decision making in a neonatal unit: a qualitative study (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McInnes, R. (2008, December). Infant feeding decision making in a neonatal unit: a qualitative study. Presented at International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress

Infant feeding decision making in a neonatal unit: a qualitative study

Evaluation of the validity and practical utility of the Actigraph GT1M accelerometer for the measurement of physical activity in toddlers (18-35 months). (2008)
Book
Mercer, T., Fisher, A., Hislop, J., & Reilly, J. J. (2008). Evaluation of the validity and practical utility of the Actigraph GT1M accelerometer for the measurement of physical activity in toddlers (18-35 months)

Expression of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor and elafin in human fallopian tube and in an in-vitro model of Chlamydia trachomatis infection (2008)
Journal Article
King, A. E., Wheelhouse, N., Cameron, S., McDonald, S. E., Lee, K.-F., Entrican, G., Critchley, H. O. D., & Horne, A. W. (2009). Expression of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor and elafin in human fallopian tube and in an in-vitro model of Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Human Reproduction, 24(3), 679-686. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/den452

BACKGROUND: Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) and elafin are anti-protease and anti-microbial molecules with a role in innate immune defence. They have been demonstrated at multiple mucosal surfaces including those of the female reproduct... Read More about Expression of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor and elafin in human fallopian tube and in an in-vitro model of Chlamydia trachomatis infection.

A systematic review of medical diagnosis of Ogilvie's syndrome in childbearing (2008)
Journal Article
Mander, R., & Smith, G. D. (2010). A systematic review of medical diagnosis of Ogilvie's syndrome in childbearing. Midwifery, 26(6), 573-578. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2008.09.003

Objective

to review all published papers examining medical diagnosis of Ogilvie's syndrome and pregnancy with a view to assessing the implications of the diagnosis and the condition itself for childbearing women, midwives and medical practitioners... Read More about A systematic review of medical diagnosis of Ogilvie's syndrome in childbearing.

Implementation of NICE recommendation for a policy of routine antenatal anti-D prophylaxis: a survey of UK maternity units (2008)
Journal Article
Harkness, M., Freer, Y., Prescott, R. J., & Warner, P. (2008). Implementation of NICE recommendation for a policy of routine antenatal anti-D prophylaxis: a survey of UK maternity units. Transfusion Medicine, 18, 292-295. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3148.2008.00882.x

The aim of this study was to determine how many UK maternity units have implemented National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance for routine antenatal anti-D prophylaxis (RAADP). In May 2002, the NICE recommended a policy of RAADP for R... Read More about Implementation of NICE recommendation for a policy of routine antenatal anti-D prophylaxis: a survey of UK maternity units.

Supporting breastfeeding mothers: a qualitative synthesis (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McInnes, R. (2008, October). Supporting breastfeeding mothers: a qualitative synthesis. Presented at International Nursing Conference

Supporting breastfeeding mothers: a qualitative synthesis

A profiling exercise of childhood immunisation practices in Edinburgh (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kennedy, C., McIntosh, P., Hogg, R., Christie, J. A., & Gray Brunton, C. (2008, October). A profiling exercise of childhood immunisation practices in Edinburgh. Poster presented at NHS Lothian Research Day

Background: Childhood immunisation is a complex area in the research literature with a range of influences affecting uptake. Uptake is important to ensure herd immunity from infectious diseases and since the Wakefield et al (1998) publication, remain... Read More about A profiling exercise of childhood immunisation practices in Edinburgh.

Birth planning for midwives and mothers (2008)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J. (2008). Birth planning for midwives and mothers. British Journal of Midwifery, 16, 583-587

If women are to be empowered to make choices for childbirth, it is important that midwives explore and discuss their wishes and feelings about the delivery options available. Providing practical and sensible information should facilitate women with c... Read More about Birth planning for midwives and mothers.

Obedience and conformity in clinical practice (2008)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J. (2008). Obedience and conformity in clinical practice. British Journal of Midwifery, 16, 504-509

This study analyzes the psychological processes involved when a midwife accepts directions from a senior person. A representative sample of 20 midwives were recruited from 7 maternity units in North Yorkshire. An inductive thematic analysis was used... Read More about Obedience and conformity in clinical practice.

Infants admitted to neonatal units - interventions to improve breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review 1990-2007 (2008)
Journal Article
McInnes, R. J., & Chambers, J. (2008). Infants admitted to neonatal units - interventions to improve breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review 1990-2007. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 4(4), 235-263. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8709.2008.00150.x

This review aimed to identify interventions to promote breastfeeding or breast milk feeding for infants admitted to the neonatal unit.

The medical electronic databases were searched for papers listed between 1990 and June 2005 which had breastfeed... Read More about Infants admitted to neonatal units - interventions to improve breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review 1990-2007.

The use of cell salvage during obstetric procedures: an audit of Scotland's maternity units (2008)
Journal Article
Harkness, M., & Clark, V. (2008). The use of cell salvage during obstetric procedures: an audit of Scotland's maternity units. Scottish Medical Journal, 53, 24-27

BACKGROUND:
Concerns about the safety and supply of donor blood mean that clinicians are increasingly looking for alternatives to allogenic blood transfusion. One such alternative is cell salvage. Theoretical concerns about the safety of giving sal... Read More about The use of cell salvage during obstetric procedures: an audit of Scotland's maternity units.

A tool to measure fathers' attitudes and needs in relation to birth (2008)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J. (2008). A tool to measure fathers' attitudes and needs in relation to birth. British Journal of Midwifery, 16, 432-437

The aim was to develop a scale--the Birth Participation Scale (BPS)--which midwives can use to measure fathers' attitudes and needs in relation to birth participation. The objectives were to use the BPS to: detect whether fathers genuinely want to be... Read More about A tool to measure fathers' attitudes and needs in relation to birth.

Glucocorticoid receptor-mediated regulation of MMP9 gene expression in human ovarian surface epithelial cells (2008)
Journal Article
Rae, M. T., Price, D., Harlow, C. R., Critchley, H. O. D., & Hillier, S. G. (2009). Glucocorticoid receptor-mediated regulation of MMP9 gene expression in human ovarian surface epithelial cells. Fertility and Sterility, 92(2), 703-708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.06.040

Objective
To obtain proof-of-concept that locally produced anti-inflammatory steroids suppress ovulation-associated extracellular matrix proteases in human ovarian surface epithelial (OSE) cells.

Design
Primary OSE cell cultures treated with int... Read More about Glucocorticoid receptor-mediated regulation of MMP9 gene expression in human ovarian surface epithelial cells.

Mothers’ Recollections of Early Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (2008)
Journal Article
McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., & Cassidy, A. (2009). Mothers’ Recollections of Early Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 14(1), 31-36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3588.2008.00495.x

Background: Early intervention is recommended for autism spectrum disorders but often this is delayed because children have not received a formal diagnosis. Nonetheless parents are likely to identify features of ASD from an early age. The main aim of... Read More about Mothers’ Recollections of Early Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Supporting breastfeeding mothers: qualitative synthesis (2008)
Journal Article
McInnes, R. J., & Chambers, J. A. (2008). Supporting breastfeeding mothers: qualitative synthesis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 62(4), 407-427. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04618.x

AIM:

This paper is a report of a synthesis of mothers' and healthcare professionals' experiences and perceptions of breastfeeding support.

BACKGROUND:

Despite increasing knowledge, breastfeeding rates remain relatively static and mothers c... Read More about Supporting breastfeeding mothers: qualitative synthesis.

Intrauterine growth and survival in cerebral palsy (2008)
Journal Article
Hemming, K., Hutton, J., Bonellie, S., & Kurinczuk, J. J. (2008). Intrauterine growth and survival in cerebral palsy. Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition, 93, F121-F126. https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.2007.121129

Background and objectives: Deviations in birth weight from an optimum, thought to be just above average for gestational age, are known to increase both the risk of developing cerebral palsy and the risk of developing cerebral palsy of a more severe f... Read More about Intrauterine growth and survival in cerebral palsy.

Triumph over the barricades and put the evidence into practice (2008)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J. (2008). Triumph over the barricades and put the evidence into practice. British Journal of Midwifery, 16(2), 76-81. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2008.16.2.28334

In some instances midwives find it difficult to implement research into practice (Albers, 2001). For example, evidence informs of the benefits of providing continuous support during labour (Hodnett et al, 2003), yet one midwife to one woman is not co... Read More about Triumph over the barricades and put the evidence into practice.

Saving Mothers’ Lives (formerly Why Mothers die): Reviewing maternal deaths to make motherhood safer 2003–2005 (2008)
Journal Article
Mander, R., & Smith, G. D. (2008). Saving Mothers’ Lives (formerly Why Mothers die): Reviewing maternal deaths to make motherhood safer 2003–2005. Midwifery, 24(1), 8-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2008.01.008

The Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths (CEMDs) in the UK have a long, honourable and frequently rehearsed history. They originated in the early days of the twentieth century and became formalised in 1952 ( Weindling, 2003 ; Lewis, 2004 ). Th... Read More about Saving Mothers’ Lives (formerly Why Mothers die): Reviewing maternal deaths to make motherhood safer 2003–2005.