Quality and safety of medication use in primary care: consensus validation of a new set of explicit medication assessment criteria and prioritisation of topics for improvement.

Dreischulte, Tobias; Grant, Aileen M.; McCowan, Colin; McAnaw, John J.; Guthrie, Bruce

doi:10.1186/1472-6904-12-5

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..

Engaging with the Scottish Government's agenda on health and social care. (2012)
Journal Article
SMITH, S. and BUCHANAN, G. 2012. Engaging with the Scottish Government's agenda on health and social care. InterAction: the journal of solution focus in organisations [online], 4(2), pages 26-34. Available from: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/sfct/inter/2012/00000004/00000002/art00003

Outside of SF circles, SF remains relatively unknown. The Scottish Solution Focused Network (SSFN) is an organisation of SF practitioners established to support and promote SF practice in Scotland. In this paper, the authors discuss their recent thin... Read More about Engaging with the Scottish Government's agenda on health and social care..

It's making us look disgusting…and it makes me feel like a mink…it makes me feel depressed!: using photovoice to help ‘see’ and understand the perspectives of disadvantaged young people about the neighbourhood determinants of their mental well-being. (2012)
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WATSON, M. and DOUGLAS, F. 2012. It's making us look disgusting…and it makes me feel like a mink…it makes me feel depressed!: using photovoice to help ‘see’ and understand the perspectives of disadvantaged young people about the neighbourhood determinants of their mental well-being. International journal of health promotion and education [online], 50(6), pages 278-295. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2012.723379

There is growing recognition that poor adolescent mental well-being is a serious global health issue. Research exploring adult mental well-being issues has shown positive and negative associations with environmental factors such as quality of the nei... Read More about It's making us look disgusting…and it makes me feel like a mink…it makes me feel depressed!: using photovoice to help ‘see’ and understand the perspectives of disadvantaged young people about the neighbourhood determinants of their mental well-being..

Diversity in interprofessional education: disciplines and topics. (2012)
Presentation / Conference
JOSEPH, S., WREIDEN, W., MURPHY, L., SINGLETON, A., DIACK, L., MCFADYEN, M. and HAXTON, J. 2012. Diversity in interprofessional education: disciplines and topics. Presented at the 6th International conference on interprofessional education and collaborative practice (All Together Better Health VI): exploring new horizons: diversity and quality in interprofessional education and collaborative practice, 5-8 October 2012, Kobe, Japan.

This paper challenges the notion that interprofessional education is only about health and social care, and examines perspectives on diversity in relation to inclusivity and relevance in university education. It draws on evidence from the implementat... Read More about Diversity in interprofessional education: disciplines and topics..

Interprofessional education in practice. (2012)
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HAXTON, J., JOSEPH, S., DIACK, L., MCFADYEN, M., WOOD, C., MIFSUD, L., KUMARASAMY, Y., MACDONALD, D., BRANNAN, J. and BEDFORD, H. 2012. Interprofessional education in practice. Presented at the 6th International conference on interprofessional education and collaborative practice (All Together Better Health VI): exploring new horizons: diversity and quality in interprofessional education and collaborative practice, 5-8 October 2012, Kobe, Japan.

This presentation focused on the implementation of interprofessional education (IPE) in practice-based settings for health and social care students. Building from recommendations and evidence accumulated during a classroom-based IPE programme at two... Read More about Interprofessional education in practice..

Using online communities to develop IPE in practice. (2012)
Presentation / Conference
DIACK, L., JOSEPH, S., MCFADYEN, M. and HAXTON, J. 2012. Using online communities to develop IPE in practice. Presented at the 6th International conference on interprofessional education and collaborative practice (All Together Better Health VI): exploring new horizons: diversity and quality in interprofessional education and collaborative practice, 5-8 October 2012, Kobe, Japan.

Interprofessional education has been perceived as problematic to teach, because of the logistics involved in managing large groups of students. The two universities in Aberdeen (Robert Gordon University and the University of Aberdeen) decided to co-d... Read More about Using online communities to develop IPE in practice..

Study protocol of a mixed-methods evaluation of a cluster randomized trial to improve the safety of NSAID and antiplatelet prescribing: data-driven quality improvement in primary care. [Protocol] (2012)
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GRANT, A., DREISCHULTE, T., TREWEEK, S. and GUTHRIE, B. 2012. Study protocol of a mixed-methods evaluation of a cluster randomized trial to improve the safety of NSAID and antiplatelet prescribing: data-driven quality improvement in primary care. [Protocol]. Trials [online], 13, article number 154. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-13-154

Background: Trials of complex interventions are criticized for being 'black box', so the UK Medical Research Council recommends carrying out a process evaluation to explain the trial findings. We believe it is good practice to pre-specify and publish... Read More about Study protocol of a mixed-methods evaluation of a cluster randomized trial to improve the safety of NSAID and antiplatelet prescribing: data-driven quality improvement in primary care. [Protocol].

The use of podcasts to enhance research-teaching linkages in undergraduate nursing students. (2012)
Journal Article
STRICKLAND, K., GRAY, C. and HILL, G. 2012. The use of podcasts to enhance research-teaching linkages in undergraduate nursing students. Nurse education in practice [online], 12(4), pages 210-214. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2012.01.006

An understanding of research is important to enable nurses to provide evidence-based care. However, undergraduate nursing students often find research a challenging subject. The purpose of this paper is to present an evaluation of the introduction of... Read More about The use of podcasts to enhance research-teaching linkages in undergraduate nursing students..

International collaboration: developing an international nursing module through the use of Wiki technology. (2012)
Journal Article
METCALFE, S., MCINALLY, W., ADAMSON, E., TIITTANEN, H. and STRICKLAND, K. 2012. International collaboration: developing an international nursing module through the use of Wiki technology. Educational developments [online], 13(3), pages 18-22. Available from: http://www.seda.ac.uk/?p=5_4_1&pID=13.3

The internationalisation of education gathered momentum with the Bologna process initiated in 1998, which focused upon lifelong learning, involvement of students into HEI’s (Higher Education Institutions), and easing mobility of students for job plac... Read More about International collaboration: developing an international nursing module through the use of Wiki technology..

Active assistance technology for health-related behavior change: an interdisciplinary review. (2012)
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KENNEDY, C.M., POWELL, J., PAYNE, T.H., AINSWORTH, J., BOYD, A. and BUCHAN, I. 2012. Active assistance technology for health-related behavior change: an interdisciplinary review. Journal of medical internet research [online], 14(3), e80. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.1893

Information technology can help individuals to change their health behaviors. This is due to its potential for dynamic and unbiased information processing enabling users to monitor their own progress and be informed about risks and opportunities spec... Read More about Active assistance technology for health-related behavior change: an interdisciplinary review..

Nurse scholars' knowledge and use of electronic theses and dissertations. (2012)
Journal Article
GOODFELLOW, L. M., MACDUFF, C., LESLIE, G., COPELAND, S., NOLFI, D. and BLACKWOOD, D. 2012. Nurse scholars' knowledge and use of electronic theses and dissertations. International nursing review [online], 59(4), pages 511-518. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1466-7657.2012.01008.x

Background: Electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) are a valuable resource for nurse scholars worldwide. ETDs and digital libraries offer the potential to radically change the nature and scope of the way in which doctoral research results are pre... Read More about Nurse scholars' knowledge and use of electronic theses and dissertations..

Consequences, control and appraisal: cues and barriers to engaging in self-management among people affected by colorectal cancer: a secondary analysis of qualitative data. (2012)
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KIDD, L.A. 2014. Consequences, control and appraisal: cues and barriers to engaging in self-management among people affected by colorectal cancer: a secondary analysis of qualitative data. Health expectations [online], 17(4), pages 565-578. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1369-7625.2012.00785.x

Background: Little is known about peoples' self-management experiences and their desires or expectations to engage in self-management. As such, there is little understanding about individuals' perceived cues and barriers to engagement in self-managem... Read More about Consequences, control and appraisal: cues and barriers to engaging in self-management among people affected by colorectal cancer: a secondary analysis of qualitative data..

A cluster randomised stepped wedge trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a multifaceted information technology-based intervention in reducing high-risk prescribing of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antiplatelets in primary medical care: the DQIP study protocol. (2012)
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DREISCHULTE, T., GRANT, A., DONNAN, P., MCCOWAN, C., DAVEY, P., PETRIE, D., TREWEEK, S. and GUTHRIE, B. 2012. A cluster randomised stepped wedge trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a multifaceted information technology-based intervention in reducing high-risk prescribing of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antiplatelets in primary medical care: the DQIP study protocol. [Protocol]. Implementation science [online], 7, article number 24. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-7-24

Background: High-risk prescribing of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antiplatelet agents accounts for a significant proportion of hospital admissions due to preventable adverse drug events. The recently completed PINCER trial has d... Read More about A cluster randomised stepped wedge trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a multifaceted information technology-based intervention in reducing high-risk prescribing of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antiplatelets in primary medical care: the DQIP study protocol..

Patient positioning (mobilisation) and bracing for pain relief and spinal stability in metastatic spinal cord compression in adults. (2012)
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LEE, S.H., COX, K.M., GRANT, R., KENNEDY, C. and KILBRIDE, L. 2012. Patient positioning (mobilisation) and bracing for pain relief and spinal stability in metastatic spinal cord compression in adults. Cochrane database of systematic reviews [online], Issue 3, article number CD007609. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007609.pub2

People with advanced cancer may develop metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC), a serious complication which can cause pain and mobility problems and possibly paralysis. MSCC is the spread of the cancer to the spinal column. A diagnosis of MSCC no... Read More about Patient positioning (mobilisation) and bracing for pain relief and spinal stability in metastatic spinal cord compression in adults..

Quality and safety of medication use in primary care: consensus validation of a new set of explicit medication assessment criteria and prioritisation of topics for improvement. (2012)
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DREISCHULTE, T., GRANT, A.M., MCCOWAN, C., MCANAW, J.J. and GUTHRIE, B. 2012. Quality and safety of medication use in primary care: consensus validation of a new set of explicit medication assessment criteria and prioritisation of topics for improvement. BMC clinical pharmacology [online], 12(1), article number 5. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6904-12-5

Background: Addressing the problem of preventable drug related morbidity (PDRM) in primary care is a challenge for health care systems internationally. The increasing implementation of clinical information systems in the UK and internationally provid... Read More about Quality and safety of medication use in primary care: consensus validation of a new set of explicit medication assessment criteria and prioritisation of topics for improvement..

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