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An exploration of employment factors in working-age people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (2022)
Thesis
KIRKPATRICK, P.G. 2022. An exploration of employment factors in working-age people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1880266

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a debilitating lung condition causing distressing symptoms. People with COPD experience variability of symptoms and have a greater number of comorbidities and lower quality of life than people with othe... Read More about An exploration of employment factors in working-age people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease..

Five common pitfalls in mixed methods systematic reviews: lessons learned. (2022)
Journal Article
LIZARONDO, L., STERN, C., APOSTOLO, J., CARRIER, J., DE BORGES, K., GODFREY, C., KIRKPATRICK, P., POLLOCK, D., RIEGER, K., SALMOND, S., VANDYK, A. and LOVEDAY, H. 2022. Five common pitfalls in mixed methods systematic reviews: lessons learned. Journal of clinical epidemiology [online], 148, pages 178-183. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2022.03.014

Mixed methods systematic reviews (MMSRs) combine quantitative and qualitative evidence within a single review. Since the revision of the JBI methodology for MMSRs in 2020, there has been an increasing number of reviews published that claim to follow... Read More about Five common pitfalls in mixed methods systematic reviews: lessons learned..

Methodological guidance for the conduct of mixed methods systematic reviews. [JBI Evidence Implementation] (2021)
Journal Article
STERN, C., LIZARONDO, L., CARRIER, J., GODFREY, C., REIGER, K., SALMOND, S., APOSTOLO, J., KIRKPATRICK, P. and LOVEDAY, H. 2021. Methodological guidance for the conduct of mixed methods systematic reviews. JBI evidence implementation [online], 19(2), pages 120-129. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1097/XEB.0000000000000282

The objective of this paper is to outline the updated methodological approach for conducting a JBI mixed methods systematic review (MMSR) with a focus on data synthesis - specifically, methods related to how data are combined and the overall integrat... Read More about Methodological guidance for the conduct of mixed methods systematic reviews. [JBI Evidence Implementation].

Health technologies for the prevention and detection of falls in adult hospital inpatients: a scoping review. (2021)
Journal Article
COOPER, K., PAVLOVA, A., GREIG, L., SWINTON, P., KIRKPATRICK, P., MITCHELHILL, F., SIMPSON, S., STEPHEN, A. and ALEXANDER, L. 2021. Health technologies for the prevention and detection of falls in adult hospital inpatients: a scoping review. JBI evidence synthesis [online], 19(10), pages 2478-2658. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-20-00114

Objective:The objective of this scoping review was to examine and map the evidence relating to the reporting and evaluation of technologies for the prevention and detection of falls in adult hospital inpatients.Introduction:Falls are a common cause o... Read More about Health technologies for the prevention and detection of falls in adult hospital inpatients: a scoping review..

The experiences and effectiveness of canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) on the health and well-being of older people residing in long-term care: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. [Protocol] (2020)
Other
STERN, C., LIZARONDO, L., CARRIER, J., GODFREY, C., RIEGER, K., SALMOND, S., APOSTOLO, J., KIRKPATRICK, P. and LOVEDAY, H. [2020]. The experiences and effectiveness of canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) on the health and well-being of older people residing in long-term care: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. [Protocol]. PROSPERO [online], item number CRD42020161235. Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020161235

The aim of this mixed methods review is to synthesize and integrate the best available evidence on the experiences and effectiveness of canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) on the health and well-being of older people residing in long-term care. More... Read More about The experiences and effectiveness of canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) on the health and well-being of older people residing in long-term care: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. [Protocol].

Barriers and enablers to implementation of pressure injury prevention in hospitalized adults: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. (2020)
Other
LIZARONDO, L., STERN, C., CARRIER, J., GODFREY, C., REIGER, K., SALMOND, S., APOSTOLO, J., KIRKPATRICK, P. and LOVEDAY, H. 2020. Barriers and enablers to implementation of pressure injury prevention in hospitalized adults: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. [Protocol]. JBI evidence synthesis [online], 18(10), pages 2134-2139. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-D-19-00265

Objective: The objective of the proposed systematic review is to determine the barriers and enablers (or facilitators) to the implementation of pressure injury prevention among adults receiving care in the hospital setting. Introduction: Hospital-acq... Read More about Barriers and enablers to implementation of pressure injury prevention in hospitalized adults: a mixed methods systematic review protocol..

Methodological guidance for the conduct of mixed methods systematic reviews. [JBI Evidence Synthesis] (2020)
Journal Article
STERN, C., LIZARONDO, L., CARRIER, J., GODFREY, C., REIGER, K., SALMOND, S., APOSTOLO, J., KIRKPATRICK, P. and LOVEDAY, H. 2020. Methodological guidance for the conduct of mixed methods systematic reviews. JBI evidence synthesis [online], 18(10), pages 2108-2118. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-D-19-00169

The objective of this paper is to outline the updated methodological approach for conducting a JBI mixed methods systematic review (MMSR) with a focus on data synthesis - specifically, methods related to how data are combined and the overall integrat... Read More about Methodological guidance for the conduct of mixed methods systematic reviews. [JBI Evidence Synthesis].

Impact of canine-assisted interventions on the health and well-being of older people residing in long-term care: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. (2020)
Other
STERN, C., LIZARONDO, L., CARRIER, J., GODFREY, C., RIEGER, K., SALMOND, S., APOSTOLO, J., KIRKPATRICK, P. and LOVEDAY, H. 2020. Impact of canine-assisted interventions on the health and well-being of older people residing in long-term care: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. [Protocol]. JBI evidence synthesis [online], 18(10), pages 2140-2147. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-D-19-00224

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to synthesize and integrate the best available evidence on the impact of canine-assisted interventions on the health and well-being of older people residing in long-term care. INTRODUCTION: Canine-assisted i... Read More about Impact of canine-assisted interventions on the health and well-being of older people residing in long-term care: a mixed methods systematic review protocol..

Discussing sudden unexpected death in epilepsy with children and young people with epilepsy and their parents/carers: a mixed methods systematic review. (2019)
Journal Article
COOPER, K., KIRKPATRICK, P., BRAND, C., ROLFE, A. and FLORIDA-JAMES, S. 2020. Discussing sudden unexpected death in epilepsy with children and young people with epilepsy and their parents/carers: a mixed methods systematic review. Seizure: European journal of epilepsy [online], 78, pages 159-167. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seizure.2019.10.002

Purpose: To synthesise the quantitative and qualitative evidence on the views and experiences of children and young people with epilepsy (CYPwE), their family members/caregivers and healthcare professionals on conversations between healthcare profess... Read More about Discussing sudden unexpected death in epilepsy with children and young people with epilepsy and their parents/carers: a mixed methods systematic review..

Incorporating qualitative evidence in clinical practice guidelines: a Scottish perspective. (2019)
Journal Article
COOPER, K., KIRKPATRICK, P. and FLORIDA-JAMES, S. 2019. Incorporating qualitative evidence in clinical practice guidelines: a Scottish perspective. International journal of evidence-based healthcare [online], 17(Supplement 1), pages S6-S8. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1097/XEB.0000000000000175

The current article provides an overview of an approach to incorporating a range of evidence, including qualitative research findings, which the authors piloted when developing a clinical guideline on epilepsies in children and young people. We descr... Read More about Incorporating qualitative evidence in clinical practice guidelines: a Scottish perspective..

Health technologies for falls prevention and detection in adult hospital in-patients: a scoping review protocol. (2019)
Other
ALEXANDER, L., SWINTON, P., KIRKPATRICK, P., STEPHEN, A., MITCHELHILL, F., SIMPSON, S. and COOPER, K. 2019. Health technologies for falls prevention and detection in adult hospital in-patients: a scoping review protocol. [Protocol]. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports [online], 17(5), pages 667-674. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003844

Review objective/questions: The objective of this scoping review is to map the evidence relating to the reporting and evaluation of health technologies for the prevention and detection of falls in adult hospital in-patients. The following questions w... Read More about Health technologies for falls prevention and detection in adult hospital in-patients: a scoping review protocol..

Sustaining people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment in employment: a systematic review of qualitative evidence. (2016)
Journal Article
MCCULLOCH, S., ROBERTSON, D. and KIRKPATRICK, P. 2016. Sustaining people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment in employment: a systematic review of qualitative evidence. British journal of occupational therapy [online], 79(11), pages 682-692. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022616665402

Introduction The World Health Organization estimates that 10% of the 35.6 million people worldwide with dementia are aged under 65 years. In an ageing workforce this has implications for employers, employees, and statutory and third sector services.... Read More about Sustaining people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment in employment: a systematic review of qualitative evidence..

Competencies for the multi-disciplinary team caring for severely obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a systematic review. (2015)
Journal Article
STEPHEN, A., BRUCE, D. and KIRKPATRICK, P. 2015. Competencies for the multi-disciplinary team caring for severely obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a systematic review. Appetite [online], 87, page 385. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2014.12.146

Bariatric surgery is the only intervention leading to sustained weight reduction for severely obese individuals. However, there is variability across the UK in organisation of bariatric services, and perceptions of how to develop and deliver optimum... Read More about Competencies for the multi-disciplinary team caring for severely obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a systematic review..

Competencies and skills to enable effective care of severely obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery across a multi-disciplinary healthcare perspective: a systematic review. (2014)
Journal Article
STEPHEN, A., GIOVANNA, B., BRUCE, D. and KIRKPATRICK, P. 2014. Competencies and skills to enable effective care of severely obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery across a multi-disciplinary healthcare perspective: a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports [online], 12(9), pages 321-397. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2014-1583

Increasing numbers of illicit and unlicensed medicines are in general circulation and regularly seized by the police and other regulatory authorities. Forensic identification of seized tablets tends to focus on visual appearance and chromatographic i... Read More about Competencies and skills to enable effective care of severely obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery across a multi-disciplinary healthcare perspective: a systematic review..

Support for older people with COPD in community settings: a systematic review of qualitative research. (2012)
Journal Article
KIRKPATRICK, P., WILSON, E. and WIMPENNY, P., 2012. Support for older people with COPD in community settings: a systematic review of qualitative research. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports [online], 10(57), pages 3649-3763. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2012-6

There are an estimated three million people affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the UK with only about 900,000 of these being diagnosed according to the Healthcare Commission, and prevalence is increasing. Significant progress... Read More about Support for older people with COPD in community settings: a systematic review of qualitative research..