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Constrained candidacy: exploring different barriers to attaining healthcare access and treatment for long COVID illness by NHS workers in Scotland.
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ADAMS, N.N., MACIVER, E., KENNEDY, C., DOUGLAS, F., SKÅTUN, D., HERNANDEZ SANTIAGO, V., TORRANCE, N. and GRANT, A. 2023. Constrained candidacy: exploring different barriers to attaining healthcare access and treatment for long COVID illness by NHS workers in Scotland. Presented at the 67th Society for Social Medicine and Population Health annual scientific meeting (SSM Annual Scientific Meeting 2023), 6-8 September 2023, Newcastle, UK.

Long COVID (LC) affects 1.2 million people in the UK, including 120,000 NHS workers. LC remains poorly understood, comprising manifold symptoms ranging in severity, disrupting quality of life and work abilities. Emerging qualitative findings suggest... Read More about Constrained candidacy: exploring different barriers to attaining healthcare access and treatment for long COVID illness by NHS workers in Scotland..

Integration of health and social care in a regional area of Scotland: exploring the needs and experiences of service users and their families.
Presentation / Conference Contribution
HENDERSON, L., KENNEDY, C., BAIN, H., & ALLAN, E. 2018. Integration of health and social care in a regional area of Scotland: exploring the needs and experiences of service users and their families. Presented at 2018 Robert Gordon University postgraduate research symposium, 31 May 2018, Aberdeen, UK.

This presentation gave an overview of the project, "A case study of service user, informal carer and staff experiences of integrated health and social care.", to date and next steps.

Integration of health and social care in a regional area of Scotland: exploring the needs and experiences of service users and their families.
Presentation / Conference Contribution
HENDERSON, L., KENNEDY, C., BAIN, H. and ALLAN, E. 2018. Integration of health and social care in a regional area of Scotland: exploring the needs and experiences of service users and their families. Presented at 2018 Robert Gordon University postgraduate research seminar, 31 July 2018, Aberdeen, UK.

This presentation is an update on project literature review progress to-date given at a Postgraduate research seminar at Robert Gordon University.

Integration of health and social care in the a regional area of Scotland: exploring the needs and experiences of service users and their families.
Presentation / Conference Contribution
HENDERSON, L., KENNEDY, C., BAIN, H. and ALLAN, E. 2018. Integration of health and social care in the a regional area of Scotland: exploring the needs and experiences of service users and their families. Presented at 2018 NHS Grampian excellence event, 11 October 2018, Inverurie, UK.

This presentation gave an overview and review process to-date of the research project: A case study of service user, informal carer and staff experiences of integrated health and social care at a NHS Grampian Excellence Event, Inverurie in October 20... Read More about Integration of health and social care in the a regional area of Scotland: exploring the needs and experiences of service users and their families..

Integration of health and social care in a regional area of Scotland: exploring the needs and experiences of service users and their families.
Presentation / Conference Contribution
HENDERSON, L., KENNEDY, C., BAIN, H. and ALLAN, E. 2018. Integration of health and social care in a regional area of Scotland: exploring the needs and experiences of service users and their families. Presented at 2018 International collaboration for community health nursing research (ICCHNR) symposium: transforming community and public health; inspiring future generations, 16-17 July 2018, Swansea, UK.

The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of service users and their families accessing integrated health and social care services to meet their health and wellbeing needs. The main objectives were: 1. To identify the experiences of servic... Read More about Integration of health and social care in a regional area of Scotland: exploring the needs and experiences of service users and their families..

Redefining freebirth as a reproductive justice issue.
Presentation / Conference Contribution
VELO HIGUERAS, M., DOUGLAS, F. and KENNEDY, C. 2024. Redefining freebirth as a reproductive justice issue. Presented at the 2024 Virtual International Day of the Midwife conference (VIDM 2024), 4-5 May 2024, [virtual event].

Freebirth or unassisted birth is currently defined as the deliberate choice to give birth without a regulated healthcare professional in countries where maternity care is available and easily accessible. Empirical evidence on this practice is limited... Read More about Redefining freebirth as a reproductive justice issue..

Redefining freebirth as a self-care practice: findings from a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis.
Presentation / Conference Contribution
VELO HIGUERAS, M., DOUGLAS, F. and KENNEDY, C. 2024. Redefining freebirth as a self-care practice: findings from a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis. Presented at the 2024 Robert Gordon University School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice (SNMPP) postgraduate research symposium, 23 May 2024, Aberdeen, UK.

This poster summarises the findings of a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis on freebirth - the act of giving birth intentionally without a qualified health care professional being present. The study found 22 publications and drew themes of for... Read More about Redefining freebirth as a self-care practice: findings from a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis..

Using emoji to explore midwives' perspectives of freebirth.
Presentation / Conference Contribution
VELO HIGUERAS, M., DOUGLAS, F. and KENNEDY, C. 2024. Using emoji to explore midwives' perspectives of freebirth. Presented at the 2024 Robert Gordon University School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice (SNMPP) postgraduate research symposium, 23 May 2024, Aberdeen, UK.

Controversial topics unearth deep-seated values about what is right or wrong. In the context of maternity care in high-income countries, freebirth - the deliberate decision to birth without professional attendance - has become one recent controversia... Read More about Using emoji to explore midwives' perspectives of freebirth..

Understanding and supporting NHS employees with long COVID return to and remain in work: key barriers and facilitators.
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MACIVER, E., ADAMS, N.N., KENNEDY, C., DOUGLAS, F., SKÅTUN, D., HERNANDEZ SANTIAGO, V., TORRANCE, N. and GRANT, A. 2023. Understanding and supporting NHS employees with long COVID return to and remain in work: key barriers and facilitators. Presented at the 2023 Annual conference of the British Sociological Association Medical Sociology Study Group (BSA MedSoc 2023), 13-15 September 2023, Brighton, UK.

Long COVID (LC) is a debilitating illness with complex and dynamic symptoms, affecting all aspects of personal and work life. The process and implications of returning to work following chronic illness have been considered across various conditions;... Read More about Understanding and supporting NHS employees with long COVID return to and remain in work: key barriers and facilitators..

Towards resilience: examining complex and hybridised coping strategies used by NHS workers experiencing long COVID illness.
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ADAMS, N.N., MACIVER, E., KENNEDY, C., DOUGLAS, F., SKÅTUN, D., HERNANDEZ SANTIAGO, V., TORRANCE, N. and GRANT, A. 2023. Towards resilience: examining complex and hybridised coping strategies used by NHS workers experiencing long COVID illness. Presented at the 2023 Annual conference of the British Sociological Association Medical Sociology Study Group (BSA MedSoc 2023), 13-15 September 2023, Brighton, UK.

NHS workers faced an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 during the pandemic and many now experience long COVID (LC). Over 10,000 NHS workers are estimated absent from work due to LC. LC represents a complex, dynamic and often serious condition, f... Read More about Towards resilience: examining complex and hybridised coping strategies used by NHS workers experiencing long COVID illness..