Transition from child to adult health services: A qualitative study of the views and experiences of families of young adults with intellectual disabilities (2019)
Journal Article
Brown, M., Higgins, A., & MacArthur, J. (2020). Transition from child to adult health services: A qualitative study of the views and experiences of families of young adults with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(1-2), 195-207. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15077

Aims and objectives: To explore the experiences of the families of young adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) at the point of transition from child to adult health services.

Background: The population of people with ID is changing rapidly, w... Read More about Transition from child to adult health services: A qualitative study of the views and experiences of families of young adults with intellectual disabilities.

Exploring the experiences of parents caring for their infant with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH): An interpretative phenomenological analysis (2019)
Thesis
Poole, C. Exploring the experiences of parents caring for their infant with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH): An interpretative phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2086538

Background: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is a generic term which refers to a developmental bone disorder, in which the femoral head of the femur bone and the acetabulum within the pelvis does not fully develop and dislocates. It is import... Read More about Exploring the experiences of parents caring for their infant with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH): An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

The distribution of Psychosis, ICD-11 PTSD and Complex PTSD symptoms among a trauma-exposed UK general population sample (2019)
Journal Article
Frost, R., Louison Vang, M., Karatzias, T., Hyland, P., & Shevlin, M. (2019). The distribution of Psychosis, ICD-11 PTSD and Complex PTSD symptoms among a trauma-exposed UK general population sample. Psychosis, 11(3), 187-198. https://doi.org/10.1080/17522439.2019.1626472

Background: Co-occurrence of psychosis and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms has been demonstrated, but the ICD-11 marks a significant divergence in the formulation of PTSD with a focus on the core symptoms and the addition of Complex PTS... Read More about The distribution of Psychosis, ICD-11 PTSD and Complex PTSD symptoms among a trauma-exposed UK general population sample.

Transitions from child to adult health care for young people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review (2019)
Journal Article
Brown, M., Macarthur, J., Higgins, A., & Chouliara, Z. (2019). Transitions from child to adult health care for young people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(11), 2418-2434. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13985

Aims
To examine the experiences of health transitions for young people with intellectual disabilities and their carers and identify the implications for nursing practice.

Design
A systematic review and critical appraisal of qualitative, quantita... Read More about Transitions from child to adult health care for young people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review.

Women's views about a free breast pump service: an online survey to inform intervention development. (2018)
Journal Article
McInnes, R. J., Gillespie, N., Crossland, N., Moran, V. H., & Hoddinott, P. (2019). Women's views about a free breast pump service: an online survey to inform intervention development. Maternal and Child Nutrition, Article e12745. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12745

Improving breastfeeding outcomes is a global priority, however, in the UK continuation of breastfeeding remains low. Growing empirical evidence suggests a free breast pump service might be an acceptable and feasible incentive intervention to improve... Read More about Women's views about a free breast pump service: an online survey to inform intervention development..

An Investigation into the Nature of Physical Activity in Young People within a Scottish Context (2018)
Thesis
Young, S. D. An Investigation into the Nature of Physical Activity in Young People within a Scottish Context. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1255648

Researchers have linked physical activity (PA) with positive health outcomes. Unfortunately, PA in young people continues to be reported as a concern with many not achieving the recommended guidelines. Further, participation... Read More about An Investigation into the Nature of Physical Activity in Young People within a Scottish Context.

Practitioner Review: Therapist variability, patient-reported therapeutic alliance, and clinical outcomes in adolescents undergoing mental health treatment - a systematic review and meta-analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Murphy, R., & Hutton, P. (2017). Practitioner Review: Therapist variability, patient-reported therapeutic alliance, and clinical outcomes in adolescents undergoing mental health treatment - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 59(1), 5-19. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12767

Background: Previous meta-analyses have only found small correlations (r=0.10 to r=0.19) between therapeutic alliance and clinical outcomes in samples of adolescents receiving psychological therapy. Although study-level variables have been found to m... Read More about Practitioner Review: Therapist variability, patient-reported therapeutic alliance, and clinical outcomes in adolescents undergoing mental health treatment - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Patterns of referral and waiting times for specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (2017)
Journal Article
Smith, J., Kyle, R. G., Daniel, B., & Hubbard, G. (2018). Patterns of referral and waiting times for specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 23(1), 41-49. https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12207

Background
During 12 month period (2012/13) around 21,480 children and young people (CYP) were referred to CAMHS in Scotland (NHS Scotland 2013). At the end of September 2012 there were 3,602 CYP still waiting for ‘start of treatment’ or ‘removal fr... Read More about Patterns of referral and waiting times for specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

The Infant Feeding Genogram: a tool for exploring family infant feeding history and identifying support needs (2016)
Journal Article
Darwent, K. L., McInnes, R. J., & Swanson, V. (2016). The Infant Feeding Genogram: a tool for exploring family infant feeding history and identifying support needs. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 16(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-016-1107-5

Background: Family culture and beliefs are passed through the generations within families and influence what constitutes appropriate infant care. This includes infant feeding decisions where a family history and support network congruent with women’s... Read More about The Infant Feeding Genogram: a tool for exploring family infant feeding history and identifying support needs.

Helping Babies Breathe in Sudan (2016)
Journal Article
O'Connor, S., Hamid, A., Elsaid, H., Ahmed, S., Malik, Y., McCarthy, E., O'Shea, C., Ryan, A., & Clarke, L. (2016). Helping Babies Breathe in Sudan. World of Irish Nursing, 24(8), 55-56

A hospital-to-hospital partnership between Cork and Sudan aims to reduce neonatal deaths in Sudan by focusing on training village midwives in neonatal resuscitation techniques.

G181(P) Evaluation of a new e-health intervention in neonatal care: Perspectives of parents and health professionals (2016)
Journal Article
King, C., Kerr, S., Hogg, R., McPherson, K., Hanley, J., Brierton, M., & Ainsworth, S. (2016). G181(P) Evaluation of a new e-health intervention in neonatal care: Perspectives of parents and health professionals. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 101(Suppl 1), A95.1-A95. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2016-310863.172

Aim This paper will report findings from the first phase of an evaluation of a new e-health intervention designed to allow mothers to ‘see’ their baby in neonatal care (NNU) when they are not able to be with them. The intervention, MyLittleOne, invol... Read More about G181(P) Evaluation of a new e-health intervention in neonatal care: Perspectives of parents and health professionals.

Supporting Breastfeeding Establishment among Socially Disadvantaged Women: A Meta-Synthesis (2015)
Journal Article
MacVicar, S., Kirkpatrick, P., Humphrey, T., & Forbes-McKay, K. E. (2015). Supporting Breastfeeding Establishment among Socially Disadvantaged Women: A Meta-Synthesis. Birth, 42(4), 290-298. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12180

Background
Many women from socially disadvantaged groups discontinue breastfeeding in the early postnatal period before lactation is fully established. This suggests that existing health service practices do not adequately meet the breastfeeding sup... Read More about Supporting Breastfeeding Establishment among Socially Disadvantaged Women: A Meta-Synthesis.

Effectiveness and Acceptability of Group Psychoeducation for the Management of Mental Health Problems in Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) (2014)
Journal Article
Karatzias, T., Ferguson, S., Chouliara, Z., Gullone, A., Cosgrove, K., & Douglas, A. (2014). Effectiveness and Acceptability of Group Psychoeducation for the Management of Mental Health Problems in Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 64(4), 492-514. https://doi.org/10.1521/ijgp.2014.64.4.492

There has been limited published research on the effectiveness of manualized psychoeducational approaches for the mental health and behavioral problems of child sexual abuse (CSA) survivors. The present study aims to add to the evidence base for the... Read More about Effectiveness and Acceptability of Group Psychoeducation for the Management of Mental Health Problems in Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA).

Low exercise among children with asthma: A culture of over protection? A qualitative study of experiences and beliefs (2010)
Journal Article
Williams, B., Hoskins, G., Pow, J., Neville, R., Mukhopadhyay, S., & Coyle, J. (2010). Low exercise among children with asthma: A culture of over protection? A qualitative study of experiences and beliefs. British Journal of General Practice, 60(577), 319-326. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp10x515070

Background Research shows that children are insufficiently active in most affluent societies. Although children with asthma may particularly benefit from physical activity, they are less active than their peers.

Aim To explore the reasons for low... Read More about Low exercise among children with asthma: A culture of over protection? A qualitative study of experiences and beliefs.

“I’ve Never Not Had it So I Don’t Really Know What it’s Like Not to”: Nondifference and Biographical Disruption Among Children and Young People With Cystic Fibrosis (2009)
Journal Article
Williams, B., Corlett, J., Dowell, J. S., Coyle, J., & Mukhopadhyay, S. (2009). “I’ve Never Not Had it So I Don’t Really Know What it’s Like Not to”: Nondifference and Biographical Disruption Among Children and Young People With Cystic Fibrosis. Qualitative Health Research, 19(10), 1443-1455. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732309348363

The relevance of biographical disruption and loss of self for children and young people is unclear, particularly in cases of congenital illness such as cystic fibrosis, where no prior period of wellness, stability, or perceived normality might exist.... Read More about “I’ve Never Not Had it So I Don’t Really Know What it’s Like Not to”: Nondifference and Biographical Disruption Among Children and Young People With Cystic Fibrosis.

(Mis)Communication and context for childhood vaccinations: a role for critical health psychology? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kennedy, C., Gray Brunton, C., & Hogg, R. (2009, July). (Mis)Communication and context for childhood vaccinations: a role for critical health psychology?. Presented at 6th International Society for Critical Health Psychology

Background: The promotion of childhood vaccinations is complex in the literature. Vaccination is important to ensure protection from infectious diseases but in developed countries rates for vaccinations have fallen in recent years. The Measles, Mumps... Read More about (Mis)Communication and context for childhood vaccinations: a role for critical health psychology?.

Resisting’ Ritalin: parental talk about treatment medication in childhood ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)/resistance au Ritalin: entretiens avec les parents sur le traitement medicinal pour traiter le TDAH (Trouble déficitaire de l’attention et/ou hyperactivité) infantile. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gray Brunton, C. (2009, July). Resisting’ Ritalin: parental talk about treatment medication in childhood ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)/resistance au Ritalin: entretiens avec les parents sur le traitement medicinal pour traiter le TDAH (Trouble déficitaire de l’attention et/ou hyperactivité) infantile. Presented at 6th Conference of the International Society for Critical Health Psychology

‘Resisting’ Ritalin: Parental Talk about Treatment Medication in Childhood ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
ABSTRACT
Background: Childhood ADHD is a contested public health area in international contexts with rising incidences predi... Read More about Resisting’ Ritalin: parental talk about treatment medication in childhood ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)/resistance au Ritalin: entretiens avec les parents sur le traitement medicinal pour traiter le TDAH (Trouble déficitaire de l’attention et/ou hyperactivité) infantile..

Change is challenging: how changes in practice lead to the improvement of quality of a paediatric occupational therapy service in Ireland. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchorn, M., & McKay, E. A. (2009, June). Change is challenging: how changes in practice lead to the improvement of quality of a paediatric occupational therapy service in Ireland. Paper presented at The Research Forum for the Child

Engaging pupils with asthma in physical activity (2009)
Journal Article
Hoskins, G., Williams, B., Coyle, J., Corlett, J., & Neville, R. (2009). Engaging pupils with asthma in physical activity. British Journal of School Nursing, 4(1), 23-27

It is essential for all children and young people to participate in physical activity. Pupils suffering from asthma, however, are more likely to avoid it. This study explores the beliefs and attitudes of educational staff towards the condition and ho... Read More about Engaging pupils with asthma in physical activity.

Exploring and explaining low participation in physical activity among children and young people with asthma: A review (2008)
Journal Article
Williams, B., Powell, A., Hoskins, G., & Neville, R. (2008). Exploring and explaining low participation in physical activity among children and young people with asthma: A review. BMC Family Practice, 9(40), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-9-40

Background: Asthma is the most common chronic illness among children and accounts for 1 in 5 of all child GP consultations. This paper reviews and discusses recent literature outlining the growing problem of physical inactivity among young people wit... Read More about Exploring and explaining low participation in physical activity among children and young people with asthma: A review.