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How data science can advance mental health research (2018)
Journal Article
Russ, T. C., Woelbert, E., Davis, K. A. S., Hafferty, J. D., Ibrahim, Z., Inkster, B., John, A., Lee, W., Maxwell, M., McIntosh, A. M., Stewart, R., & MQ Data Science Group. (2018). How data science can advance mental health research. Nature Human Behaviour, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-018-0470-9

Accessibility of powerful computers and availability of so-called big data from a variety of sources means that data science approaches are becoming pervasive. However, their application in mental health research is often considered to be at an earli... Read More about How data science can advance mental health research.

A process evaluation of the implementation of ASSIST in Scotland: Final Report (2017)
Report
Dobbie, F., Purves, R., McKell, J., Dougall, N., White, J., Campbell, R., Amos, A., Moore, L., & Bauld, L. (2017). A process evaluation of the implementation of ASSIST in Scotland: Final Report. University of Stirling: Scottish Government

Executive Summary This report presents findings from a process evaluation of the ASSIST (A Stop Smoking in Schools Trial) pilot in Scotland. ASSIST is a licensed peer-led, schoolbased smoking prevention programme that encourages the dissemination of... Read More about A process evaluation of the implementation of ASSIST in Scotland: Final Report.

Framing the experiences of BME social work students within a narrative of Educating for a Culturally Diverse Workforce (2015)
Journal Article
Hillen, P., & Levy, S. (2015). Framing the experiences of BME social work students within a narrative of Educating for a Culturally Diverse Workforce. Social Work Education, 34(7), 785-798. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2015.1077215

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has noted that a higher percentage of black and minority ethnic (BME) students fail or take longer to complete their social work degrees, compared with the white majority student population. In response to... Read More about Framing the experiences of BME social work students within a narrative of Educating for a Culturally Diverse Workforce.

Young men’s constructions of the HPV vaccine from the United States: ‘It’s optional but not crucial to health’. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Whittaker, A., Carnegie, E., Todorova, I., & Gray Brunton, C. (2015, July). Young men’s constructions of the HPV vaccine from the United States: ‘It’s optional but not crucial to health’. Paper presented at 9th Biennial Ineternational Society of Critical Health Psychology Grahamstown, Conference

Since 2011 the United States has licensed the HPV vaccine for use amongst boys and young men. The vaccine is provided through personal health insurance. The aim of this study was to provide understandings of young men’s (18-26 years) constructions of... Read More about Young men’s constructions of the HPV vaccine from the United States: ‘It’s optional but not crucial to health’..

‘I didn’t think men were affected’: Scottish and Spanish men’s constructions of risks, responsibilities and knowledge in relation to the HPV vaccine. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Carnegie, E., Whittaker, A., Gray Brunton, C., Gullone, A., Pow, J., Petrova, D., & Garcia-Retamero, R. (2015, July). ‘I didn’t think men were affected’: Scottish and Spanish men’s constructions of risks, responsibilities and knowledge in relation to the HPV vaccine. Paper presented at 9th Biennial International Society of Critical Health Psychology Conference

European vaccine policy predominantly targets preadolescent girls prior to sexual debut in HPV vaccine campaigns. Boys and young men are currently excluded in such single-gendered vaccine policies. The aim of the current cross-cultural study was to e... Read More about ‘I didn’t think men were affected’: Scottish and Spanish men’s constructions of risks, responsibilities and knowledge in relation to the HPV vaccine..

Young people, constructions, context and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine. (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gray Brunton, C., & Carnegie, E. (2017, May). Young people, constructions, context and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine. Paper presented at International Week, School of Health and Social Care, Global issues in Healthcare

Background: New social science research approaches are called for to address personal, socio-cultural, and political aspects of specific vaccines in context, given public anxieties and which go beyond the public health aspects. The human papillomavir... Read More about Young people, constructions, context and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine..

The feasibility and acceptability of trial procedures for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial of a structured physical activity intervention for people diagnosed with colorectal cancer: findings from a pilot trial of cardiac rehabilitation versus usual care (no rehabilitation) with an embedded qualitative study. (2016)
Journal Article
Hubbard, G., O’Carroll, R., Munro, J., Mutrie, N., Haw, S., Mason, H., & Treweek, S. (2016). The feasibility and acceptability of trial procedures for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial of a structured physical activity intervention for people diagnosed with colorectal cancer: findings from a pilot trial of cardiac rehabilitation versus usual care (no rehabilitation) with an embedded qualitative study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-016-0090-y

Background: Pilot and feasibility work is conducted to evaluate the operational feasibility and acceptability of the intervention itself and the feasibility and acceptability of a trials’ protocol design. The Cardiac Rehabilitation In Bowel cancer (C... Read More about The feasibility and acceptability of trial procedures for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial of a structured physical activity intervention for people diagnosed with colorectal cancer: findings from a pilot trial of cardiac rehabilitation versus usual care (no rehabilitation) with an embedded qualitative study..

Smoking Prevalence Amongst Healthcare Professionals in Scotland (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mahoney, C., Hoyle, L., & Kyle, R. (2016, November). Smoking Prevalence Amongst Healthcare Professionals in Scotland. Poster presented at Scottish Smoking Cessation Conference, Edinburgh

No abstract available.

The role of the gastroenterologist in the provision of artificial nutrition support (1998)
Journal Article
Stockdale, A., Williams, B., & Pennington, C. (1998). The role of the gastroenterologist in the provision of artificial nutrition support. Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 12(4), 367-372. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2036.1998.00317.x

Background: Nutrition support is required for the prevention or treatment of malnutrition in patients with intestinal failure and those who are unable to eat. Aims: To determine the demands upon gastroenterologists for nutrition support, the avail... Read More about The role of the gastroenterologist in the provision of artificial nutrition support.

Rates and Reasons for Non-adherence to Home Physiotherapy in Paediatrics (2002)
Journal Article
Chappell, F., & Williams, B. (2002). Rates and Reasons for Non-adherence to Home Physiotherapy in Paediatrics. Physiotherapy, 88(3), 138-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0031-9406%2805%2960547-0

Background and purpose Little evidence is currently available on adherence to home physiotherapy within paediatrics. This study aims to provide an indication of the likely size of non-adherence with advised home therapy and identify parents' views o... Read More about Rates and Reasons for Non-adherence to Home Physiotherapy in Paediatrics.

Colorectal Cancer in People with Intellectual Disabilities (2018)
Journal Article
Willis, D., Samalin, E., & Satgé, D. (2018). Colorectal Cancer in People with Intellectual Disabilities. Oncology, 95(6), 323-336. https://doi.org/10.1159/000492077

People with intellectual disabilities (PWIDs) are now living longer; thus, the incidence of cancer within this population is increasing. Available data indicate an excess of digestive tract cancers in PWIDs, but colorectal cancer has rarely been spec... Read More about Colorectal Cancer in People with Intellectual Disabilities.

Problems and solutions: Accounts by parents and children of adhering to chest physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis (2007)
Journal Article
Williams, B., Mukhopadhyay, S., Dowell, J., & Coyle, J. (2007). Problems and solutions: Accounts by parents and children of adhering to chest physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 29(14), 1097-1105

Although chest physiotherapy is central to the management of cystic fibrosis (CF), adherence among children is problematic. This study explores accounts by parents and children of the difficulties of adhering to chest physiotherapy for cystic fibrosi... Read More about Problems and solutions: Accounts by parents and children of adhering to chest physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis.

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.

Promoting research participation: Why not advertise altruism? (2008)
Journal Article
Williams, B., Entwistle, V., Haddow, G., & Wells, M. (2008). Promoting research participation: Why not advertise altruism?. Social Science and Medicine, 66(7), 1451-1456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2007.12.013

Participation rates have a major impact on the quality, cost and timeliness of health research. There is growing evidence that participation rates may be falling and that new research governance structures and procedures may be increasing the likelih... Read More about Promoting research participation: Why not advertise altruism?.

Living with cystic fibrosis: an exploration of the impact of beliefs on emotional coping and mtivation to adhere to treatment regimes among parents of children with cystic fibrosis (2008)
Journal Article
Williams, B., Coyle, J., Dowell, J., & Mukhopadhyay, S. (2008). Living with cystic fibrosis: an exploration of the impact of beliefs on emotional coping and mtivation to adhere to treatment regimes among parents of children with cystic fibrosis. International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation, 6(1),

Objective: To explore the impact of beliefs on emotional coping and motivation to implement treatment regimes among parents of children with cystic fibrosis in Scotland, with a view to enabling health professionals support parents to cope emotionally... Read More about Living with cystic fibrosis: an exploration of the impact of beliefs on emotional coping and mtivation to adhere to treatment regimes among parents of children with cystic fibrosis.

Cross-sectional survey of patients in receipt of long-term repeat prescriptions for antidepressant drugs in primary care (2008)
Journal Article
Cruickshank, G., MacGillivray, S., Bruce, D., Mather, A., Matthews, K., & Williams, B. (2008). Cross-sectional survey of patients in receipt of long-term repeat prescriptions for antidepressant drugs in primary care. Mental Health in Family Medicine, 5(2), 105-109

This cross-sectional survey describes the clinical characteristics of 92 patients from across 12 general medical practices, in receipt of a long-term repeat prescription of an antidepressant for the treatment of depression. Psychiatric diagnoses were... Read More about Cross-sectional survey of patients in receipt of long-term repeat prescriptions for antidepressant drugs in primary care.