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Erector spinae activity during three methods of lifting a baby car seat in postnatal women and matched controls (2004)
Journal Article
Brown, H., Paul, L., Hislop, J., & McFadyen, A. (2004). Erector spinae activity during three methods of lifting a baby car seat in postnatal women and matched controls. Physiotherapy, 90(4), 204-209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2004.06.003

Objectives The lifting of baby car seats could be a contributing factor in persistent back pain experienced by many postnatal women. The purpose of this study was to compare the activity of the erector spinae muscles of postnatal women and a control... Read More about Erector spinae activity during three methods of lifting a baby car seat in postnatal women and matched controls.

Using ePortfolios in Higher Education to Encourage Learner Reflection and Support Personalised Learning (2009)
Book Chapter
Peacock, S., Morss, K., Scott, A., Hislop, J., Irvine, L., Murray, S., & Girdler, S. T. (2009). Using ePortfolios in Higher Education to Encourage Learner Reflection and Support Personalised Learning. In J. O'Donoghue (Ed.), Technology-Supported Environments for Personalized Learning (185-211). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-884-0.ch011

Personalisation, with its emphasis on learner choice and lifelong learning, challenges educators to provide an innovative, student-centric educational experience. New technologies have great potential to support personalisation; however, institutions... Read More about Using ePortfolios in Higher Education to Encourage Learner Reflection and Support Personalised Learning.

Implementing telemonitoring in primary care: learning from a large qualitative dataset gathered during a series of studies (2018)
Journal Article
Hanley, J., Pinnock, H., Paterson, M., & McKinstry, B. (2018). Implementing telemonitoring in primary care: learning from a large qualitative dataset gathered during a series of studies. BMC Family Practice, 19(1), 118. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-018-0814-6

Background: Telemonitoring for long term conditions such as hypertension and diabetes has not been widely adopted despite evidence of efficacy in trials and policy support. The Telescot programme comprised a series of seven trials and observational s... Read More about Implementing telemonitoring in primary care: learning from a large qualitative dataset gathered during a series of studies.

Perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals on the impact of telemetrically supported patient self-management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a qualitative study nested in the TELESCOT trial (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pinnock, H., Fairbrother, P., Hanley, J., McCloughan, L., Todd, A., & McKinstry, B. Perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals on the impact of telemetrically supported patient self-management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a qualitative study nested in the TELESCOT trial

Background: Early identification of exacerbations reduces hospital admissions and may slow disease progression. The TELESCOT randomised control trial based in Lothian, Scotland, is investigating the impact of a tele-monitoring service for COPD with... Read More about Perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals on the impact of telemetrically supported patient self-management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a qualitative study nested in the TELESCOT trial.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for antipsychotic-free schizophrenia spectrum disorders: Does therapy dose influence outcome? (2018)
Journal Article
Spencer, H. M., McMenamin, M., Emsley, R., Turkington, D., Dunn, G., Morrison, A. P., Brabban, A., Hutton, P., & Dudley, R. (2018). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for antipsychotic-free schizophrenia spectrum disorders: Does therapy dose influence outcome?. Schizophrenia Research, 202, 385-386. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2018.07.016

This study investigated the effect of “dose” and the components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on treatment effects. It is a secondary analysis of the ACTION (Assessment of Cognitive Therapy Instead of Neuroleptics) trial which investigated CB... Read More about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for antipsychotic-free schizophrenia spectrum disorders: Does therapy dose influence outcome?.

What does publicly available research submitted to the Scottish Prison Service Research Access and Ethics Committee (2012-2016), tell us about the distinct nature of Imprisonment in Scotland? (2018)
Journal Article
Maycock, M., Pratt, D., & Morrison, K. (2018). What does publicly available research submitted to the Scottish Prison Service Research Access and Ethics Committee (2012-2016), tell us about the distinct nature of Imprisonment in Scotland?. Prison Service Journal, 238, 46-52

The criminal justice system in Scotland is in many ways distinct from criminal justice systems both within the UK and Europe, which is reflected in the institutions, processes and experiences for those whose lives are affected by it. Within this cont... Read More about What does publicly available research submitted to the Scottish Prison Service Research Access and Ethics Committee (2012-2016), tell us about the distinct nature of Imprisonment in Scotland?.

3D Printable Recycled Textiles: Material Innovation and a Resurrection of the Forgotten “shoddy” Industry (2017)
Journal Article
Vettese Forster, S. (2017). 3D Printable Recycled Textiles: Material Innovation and a Resurrection of the Forgotten “shoddy” Industry. Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice, 5(2), 138-156. https://doi.org/10.1080/20511787.2018.1449073

This paper will disseminate an interdisciplinary project, undertaken at Edinburgh Napier University between the Design and Advanced Materials. Several 3D printable materials are commercially available that use recycled material, including post consum... Read More about 3D Printable Recycled Textiles: Material Innovation and a Resurrection of the Forgotten “shoddy” Industry.

Impact of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring: experiences of patients and professionals participating in the HITS randomised controlled trial of telemetry enabled home blood pressure (BP) (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hanley, J., Ure, J., Paterson, M., Wild, S., Padfield, P., Pagliari, C., & McKinstry, B. (2012, March). Impact of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring: experiences of patients and professionals participating in the HITS randomised controlled trial of telemetry enabled home blood pressure (BP). Presented at International Congress on Telehealth and Telecare, London, UK

Aim: To explore the experiences of participants in a randomised controlled trial of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring for people with hypertension in order to explain the outcomes and guide further service development. Method: Twent... Read More about Impact of telemetry supported home blood pressure monitoring: experiences of patients and professionals participating in the HITS randomised controlled trial of telemetry enabled home blood pressure (BP).

1.5cm Unicorn Souvenirs (2018)
Physical Artefact
Vettese, S., & Anastasiadou, C. 1.5cm Unicorn Souvenirs. [Physical artefact]. Edinburgh Napier University

This study explored the possibilities and challenges that 3D printing could generate in the production and consumption of tourist souvenirs. The team undertook a study in collaboration with Historic Environment Scotland (previously Historic Scotland)... Read More about 1.5cm Unicorn Souvenirs.

3D printed building sections and joining pieces, inspired by the architecture of Basil Spence (2018)
Physical Artefact
Vettese, S., & Vones, K. 3D printed building sections and joining pieces, inspired by the architecture of Basil Spence. [Physical Artefact]. Edinburgh Napier University

A series of one-day workshop events were staged to engage the public with the architecture of Basil Spence, firstly at Edinburgh Napier University’s Maker Space and then within Edinburgh University’s Library, designed by Basil Spence. Participants we... Read More about 3D printed building sections and joining pieces, inspired by the architecture of Basil Spence.

3D printed St Gabriel’s Chapel musical souvenir with interchangeable components (2018)
Physical Artefact
Vettese, S., Vones, K., Allan, D., & Burton, K. (2018). 3D printed St Gabriel’s Chapel musical souvenir with interchangeable components. [Physical Artefact]. Edinburgh Napier University

The research group have created a musical, 3D printed souvenir with interchangeable components so that the owner can create their own, personalised version of the musical experience after they have visited the church and experienced the musical perfo... Read More about 3D printed St Gabriel’s Chapel musical souvenir with interchangeable components.

Protocol for a longitudinal mixed methods realist evaluation of holistic needs assessment and care planning for people affected by cancer (2018)
Journal Article
Johnston, L., & Campbell, K. (2018). Protocol for a longitudinal mixed methods realist evaluation of holistic needs assessment and care planning for people affected by cancer. BMC Health Services Research, 18, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3373-6

Background: In 2012, approximately 14 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed. As a result of advances in treatment, screening and prevention programmes the number of people surviving cancer globally is also increasing. The growing understanding... Read More about Protocol for a longitudinal mixed methods realist evaluation of holistic needs assessment and care planning for people affected by cancer.

The Hold (2014)
Other
Dempster, K. (2014). The Hold. [Musical Score]. Edinburgh, UK

The Hold – a site-specific, promenade performance, staged at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, the result of a collaboration between Lung Ha’s Theatre Company and National Museums Scotland. The play is by Anglo-Canadian wri... Read More about The Hold.

Two Hearts Beating (2017)
Other
Dempster, K. (2017). Two Hearts Beating. [Musical Score]. Edinburgh, UK

Grassmarket Community Project • Composition: Two Hearts Beating for soprano and guitar. • Performance 1: Grassmarket Community Project during Edinburgh Doors Open Day on 23 September 2017. • Performance 2: Stockbridge Parish Church, in a v... Read More about Two Hearts Beating.

Increasing The Uptake Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Within Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cartledge, S., Bray, J. E., Stubb, D., Finn, J., & Neubeck, L. (2018, November). Increasing The Uptake Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Within Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs. Presented at American Heart Association

Introduction: Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programs provide an ideal environment to deliver targeted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to cardiac patients and their family members. However, the prevalence of CPR training in Australian... Read More about Increasing The Uptake Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Within Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs.

Reverse exchange of healthcare devices: the case of hearing aid equipment in the UK (2018)
Journal Article
Cole, R., Lindsay, C. F., & Barker, F. (2018). Reverse exchange of healthcare devices: the case of hearing aid equipment in the UK. Production Planning and Control, 29(13), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2018.1506892

Reverse exchange (RE) in dealing with the return, recycle and reuse of products is receiving a growing focus. When properly handled, RE in healthcare can deliver an economic benefit of cost minimisation and has extensive positive impacts on both huma... Read More about Reverse exchange of healthcare devices: the case of hearing aid equipment in the UK.

Ethnography and Ethics in Your Own Workplace: Reconceptualising Dialysis Care from an Insider Nurse Researcher (2018)
Book Chapter
Wood, A. (2018). Ethnography and Ethics in Your Own Workplace: Reconceptualising Dialysis Care from an Insider Nurse Researcher. In E. Garnett, J. Reynolds, & S. Milton (Eds.), Ethnographies and Health (51-66). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89396-9_4

This chapter presents reflections on the author’s experience in conducting ethnographic research in a setting in which they had an existing professional role as a registered and practising nurse. The position held and how this was negotiated within t... Read More about Ethnography and Ethics in Your Own Workplace: Reconceptualising Dialysis Care from an Insider Nurse Researcher.

Improving Lane Adherence at Signalised Roundabouts with Intelligent Road Studs - A Case Study (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Llewellyn, R. (2017, September). Improving Lane Adherence at Signalised Roundabouts with Intelligent Road Studs - A Case Study. Paper presented at JCT Traffic Signals Symposium

Spiral markings at signalised roundabouts improve traffic flow but can reduce safety due to poor lane discipline. This paper describes an innovative method of improving lane adherence at signalised spiral-marked roundabouts through the use of intelli... Read More about Improving Lane Adherence at Signalised Roundabouts with Intelligent Road Studs - A Case Study.