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From child to adult: An exploration of shifting family roles and responsibilities in managing physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis (2007)
Journal Article
Williams, B., Mukhopadhyay, S., Dowell, J., & Coyle, J. (2007). From child to adult: An exploration of shifting family roles and responsibilities in managing physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis. Social Science and Medicine, 65(10), 2135-2146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2007.07.020

Although chest physiotherapy is central to the management of cystic fibrosis many report problems with adherence. Research in other long-term conditions suggests that non-adherence may be exacerbated as the child grows older and self-care responsibil... Read More about From child to adult: An exploration of shifting family roles and responsibilities in managing physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis.

Are student nurses safe transfusion practitioners? (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Donaldson, J. H., Pirie, L., & Smith, F. C. (2007, July). Are student nurses safe transfusion practitioners?. Paper presented at 2nd International Clinical Skills Conference

How people present symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome to health services: an analysis using the Commonsense Model of Self-Regulation (2007)
Thesis
Farquharson, B. How people present symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome to health services: an analysis using the Commonsense Model of Self-Regulation. (Thesis). University of Stirling. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/324483

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is common and associated with high mortality. Effective treatments are available but require prompt administration. Studies have consistently demonstrated that delays to treatment are common, with patient decision time a... Read More about How people present symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome to health services: an analysis using the Commonsense Model of Self-Regulation.

Debridement of surgical wounds: a Cochrane systematic review. (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Donaldson, J. H., Dryburgh, N., Mitchell, M., & Smith, F. C. (2007, May). Debridement of surgical wounds: a Cochrane systematic review. Paper presented at 17th Conference of the European Wound Management Association

Palliative care provision in Huntingtons disease (2007)
Journal Article
Travers, E., Jones, K., & Nicol, J. (2007). Palliative care provision in Huntingtons disease. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 13(3), 125-130

There is currently much interest regarding the needs of people affected by non-malignant disease and whether or not these are being met by palliative care services. The evidence available appears to support the conclusion that while there is a genera... Read More about Palliative care provision in Huntingtons disease.

The Effectiveness of Reflexology as an Adjunct to Standard Treatment in Childhood Idiopathic Constipation: A Single Blind Randomised Controlled Trial. (2007)
Thesis
Gordon, J. S. Randomised Controlled Trial. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6570

Constipation is common in childhood, rarely life threatening and' therefore might be
expected to have little impact on health care provision. The reality is somewhat
different, with many children requiring medical and nursing management for this
c... Read More about The Effectiveness of Reflexology as an Adjunct to Standard Treatment in Childhood Idiopathic Constipation: A Single Blind Randomised Controlled Trial..