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Broadening student horizons: exploring occupation. (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McKay, E. A., & Angell, C. (2001, December). Broadening student horizons: exploring occupation. Paper presented at College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference

The life history method. (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McKay, E. A. (2001, December). The life history method. Paper presented at The Evidence-Based Qualitative Healthcare Conference

A model of the commuting range of unemployed job seekers (2001)
Book Chapter
McQuaid, R. W., & Greig, M. (2001). A model of the commuting range of unemployed job seekers. In D. Pitfield (Ed.), Transport Planning, Logistics and Spatial Mismatch (152-166). Pion

The ability or willingness of unemployed people to travel further to a new job will affect the level of mismatch between job seekers and jobs (Brueckner and Martin 1997; Gabriel and Rosenthal, 1996; Holzer, 1991). Empirical evidence suggests that a r... Read More about A model of the commuting range of unemployed job seekers.

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.

Towards an employability policy agenda for remote rural labour markets (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lindsay, C., McCracken, M. G., & McQuaid, R. W. (2001, July). Towards an employability policy agenda for remote rural labour markets. Presented at Social Policy Association/Irish Social Policy Association Conference

This paper presents an analysis of the barriers to work faced by unemployed people in remote rural labour markets, and compares the experiences of the ‘long-term unemployed’ and more recent job seekers in two such areas in Northern Scotland (namely t... Read More about Towards an employability policy agenda for remote rural labour markets.

A conceptual framework for the study of structural configurations of organising committees for the Olympic Games. (OCOGs) (2001)
Journal Article
Theodoraki, E. (2001). A conceptual framework for the study of structural configurations of organising committees for the Olympic Games. (OCOGs). European journal for sport management, 2, 106-124

In recent years Organising Committees for the Olympic Games (OCOGs) have become increasingly interested in developing their Games specific management know-how which enables them to increase efficiency in a tight timescale. In response to calls for sy... Read More about A conceptual framework for the study of structural configurations of organising committees for the Olympic Games. (OCOGs).

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