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Leadership in practice. (2023)
Presentation / Conference
BROGAN, J. 2023. Leadership in practice. Presented at the Aberdeen regional paramedic conference, 23 August 2023, Aberdeen, UK.

The aim of this talk was to elevate the audience's clinical prowess, teaching them how to lead confidently, optimise patient outcomes and navigate challenges effectively.

How do midwives feel when women choose to freebirth? (2023)
Presentation / Conference
VELO HIGUERAS, M. 2023. How do midwives feel when women choose to freebirth? Presented at the 2023 RGU Graduate School module GSM011 poster competition, 18 August 2023, Aberdeen, UK.

Freebirth is a birth that happens intentionally without the attendance of a qualified health care professional - even when free, universal access to midwifery care is provided by public health care services. A systematic literature review on women's... Read More about How do midwives feel when women choose to freebirth?.

Recovery of kidney function after acute kidney disease: a multi-cohort analysis. (2023)
Journal Article
SAWHNEY, S., BALL, W., BELL, S. BLACK, C., CHRISTIANSEN, C.F., HEIDE-JØRGENSEN, U., JENSEN, S.K., LAMBOURG, E., RONKSLEY, P.E., TAN, Z., TONELLI, M. and JAMES, M.T. 2024. Recovery of kidney function after acute kidney disease: a multi-cohort analysis. Nephrology dialysis transplantation [online], 39(3), pages 426-435. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfad180

There are no consensus definitions for evaluating kidney function recovery after acute kidney injury (AKI) and acute kidney disease (AKD), nor is it clear how recovery varies across populations and clinical subsets. We present a federated analysis of... Read More about Recovery of kidney function after acute kidney disease: a multi-cohort analysis..

Exploring clinical decision-making among the uro-oncology multidisciplinary team: a qualitative study. (2023)
Journal Article
ASKELIN, B., HIND, A. and PATERSON, C. 2023. Exploring clinical decision-making among the uro-oncology multidisciplinary team: a qualitative study. Seminars in oncology nursing [online], 39(4), article number 151447. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151447

The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the clinical decision-making process among the genitourinary oncology (GU) multidisciplinary team (MDT) and how patients are engaged in the process. A qualitative descriptive study design was conduc... Read More about Exploring clinical decision-making among the uro-oncology multidisciplinary team: a qualitative study..

Nurse-led interventions among older adults affected by cancer: an integrative review. (2023)
Journal Article
ALEMANIA, E., HIND, A., SAMARA, J., TURNER, M., RALPH, N. and PATERSON, C. 2023. Nurse-led interventions among older adults affected by cancer: an integrative review. Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing [online], 10(10), article 100289. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100289

Aging can introduce significant changes in health, cognition, function, social, and emotional status among older adults affected by cancer. Little is known about how existing nurse-led interventions address the needs of older adults. The objective wa... Read More about Nurse-led interventions among older adults affected by cancer: an integrative review..

It’s how people act out there that counts: examining linkages between emerging and protective organisationally desirable managerial masculinities and a reimagining of formal safety policies in the offshore oilfield. (2023)
Journal Article
ADAMS, N.N. 2023. It's how people act out there that counts: examining linkages between emerging and protective organisationally desirable managerial masculinities and a reimagining of formal safety policies in the offshore oilfield. Resources policy [online], 85(Part B), article ID 103977. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2023.103977

The male-dominated occupations comprising North Sea offshore oilfield work have long been stereotyped as attracting rough, 'hard' and pro-risk identities. However, stereotyping of male identities in high-risk workspaces are challenged by recent liter... Read More about It’s how people act out there that counts: examining linkages between emerging and protective organisationally desirable managerial masculinities and a reimagining of formal safety policies in the offshore oilfield..

A cross-sectional study of discipline-based self-perceived digital literacy competencies of nursing students. (2023)
Journal Article
MARTZOUKOU, K., LUDERS, E.S., MAIR, J., KOSTAGIOLAS, P., JOHNSON, N., WORK, F. and FULTON, C. 2024. A cross-sectional study of discipline-based self-perceived digital literacy competencies of nursing students. Journal of advanced nursing [online], 80(2), pages 656-672. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15801

This study offers an empirical exploration of self-assessed digital competencies of students, most of whom studied in nursing courses, using a discipline-based self-assessment survey tool. A range of digital competencies were explored: information an... Read More about A cross-sectional study of discipline-based self-perceived digital literacy competencies of nursing students..

Use of artificial intelligence in discerning the need for prostate biopsy and readiness for clinical practice: a systematic review protocol. (2023)
Journal Article
MARTINEZ-MARROQUIN, E., CHAU, M., TURNER, M., HAXHIMOLLA, H. and PATERSON, C. 2023. Use of artificial intelligence in discerning the need for prostate biopsy and readiness for clinical practice: a systematic review protocol. Systematic reviews [online], 12, article number 126. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-023-02282-6

Variability and inaccuracies in the diagnosis of prostate cancer, and the risk of complications from invasive tests, have been extensively reported in the research literature. To address this, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has been attracti... Read More about Use of artificial intelligence in discerning the need for prostate biopsy and readiness for clinical practice: a systematic review protocol..

Food insecurity in people living with obesity: improving sustainable and healthier food choices in the retail food environment: the FIO Food project. (2023)
Journal Article
LONNIE, M., HUNTER, E., STONE, R.A., DINEVA, M., AGGREH, M., GREATWOOD, H., JOHNSTONE, A.M. and the FIO Food Team. 2023. Food insecurity in people living with obesity: improving sustainable and healthier food choices in the retail food environment: the FIO Food project. Nutrition bulletin [online], 48(3), pages 390-399. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/nbu.12626

At both UK and global level, dietary consumption patterns need to change to address environmental, health and inequality challenges. Despite considerable policy interventions, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United Kingdom has continu... Read More about Food insecurity in people living with obesity: improving sustainable and healthier food choices in the retail food environment: the FIO Food project..

Mental health nurse education: a contemporary view in the debate between generic and specialist approaches. (2023)
Journal Article
WARRENDER, D., RAMSAY, M. and HURLEY, J. 2023. Mental health nurse education: a contemporary view in the debate between generic and specialist approaches. Mental health practice [online], 26(5), e1663. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp.2023.e1663

Many mental health nurses and academics believe that the Nursing and Midwifery Council's standards of proficiency for registered nurses, published in 2018, have negatively affected mental health nurse education in the UK. Serious concerns had been ra... Read More about Mental health nurse education: a contemporary view in the debate between generic and specialist approaches..

What are the holistic care impacts among individuals living through the COVID-19 pandemic in residential or community care settings? An integrative systematic review. (2023)
Journal Article
JACKSON, N., TURNER, M. and PATERSON, C. 2023. What are the holistic care impacts among individuals living through the COVID-19 pandemic in residential or community care settings? An integrative systematic review. International journal of older people nursing [online], 18(5), e12557. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/opn.12557

The objective of this study was to critically synthesise evidence in relation to the holistic care impacts (physical, psychological, social, spiritual and environmental well-being) among individuals living in residential aged-care facilities (RACFs)... Read More about What are the holistic care impacts among individuals living through the COVID-19 pandemic in residential or community care settings? An integrative systematic review..

Exploring occupational irritant hand dermatitis amongst healthcare workers in NHS Grampian. [Poster] (2023)
Presentation / Conference
PAPADATOU, Z., WILLIAMS, H. and COOPER, K. 2023. Exploring occupational irritant hand dermatitis amongst healthcare workers in NHS Grampian. Poster presented at the 5th Panhellenic interdisciplinary conference on Nursing Research of the Institute of Health 2023 (INEPY 2023), 8-11 June 2023, Spetses, Greece.

Occupational Irritant Hand Dermatitis (OIHD) is emerging as an important risk caused by or made worse by work. OIHD can be responsible for significant and long-term health issues and can impact on the individual's employment. Healthcare workers are a... Read More about Exploring occupational irritant hand dermatitis amongst healthcare workers in NHS Grampian. [Poster].

What are the experiences of supportive care in people affected by brain cancer and their informal caregivers: a qualitative systematic review. (2023)
Journal Article
PATERSON, C., ROBERTS, C., CHAPMAN, M., STRICKLAND, K., JOHNSTON, N., LAW, E., BACON, R., TURNER, M., MOHANTY, I., PRANAVAN, G. and TOOHEY, K. 2023. What are the experiences of supportive care in people affected by brain cancer and their informal caregivers: a qualitative systematic review. Journal of cancer survivorship [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-023-01401-5

To critically synthesise qualitative research to understand experiences of supportive care in people affected by brain cancer and their informal caregivers. A qualitative systematic review was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs methodology and... Read More about What are the experiences of supportive care in people affected by brain cancer and their informal caregivers: a qualitative systematic review..

I've been catfished, now what? A case study of identify fraud in online research. (2023)
Presentation / Conference
VELO HIGUERAS, M. 2023. I've been catfished, now what? A case study of identify fraud in online research. Presented at the 2023 SNMPP (School of Nursing, Midwifery and Parademict Practice) Postgraduate research symposium, 25 May 2023, Aberdeen, UK.

Most research ethical guidelines acknowledge the central role of trust in the participant-researcher relationship. This has mainly been described unidirectionally, focusing on the impact of researcher's behaviours in building trust with participants,... Read More about I've been catfished, now what? A case study of identify fraud in online research..

A triad of physical masculinities: examining multiple "hegemonic" bodybuilding identities in anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) online discussion groups. (2023)
Journal Article
ADAMS, N.N. 2023. A triad of physical masculinities: examining multiple "hegemonic" bodybuilding identities in anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) online discussion groups. Deviant behavior [online], 44(10), pages 1498-1516. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2023.2211209

The last twenty years has seen increases in nonprofessional sportspersons using anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). Although some women use AAS, most users are men. Few studies examine men, masculinities and AAS. Of the limited studies available, man... Read More about A triad of physical masculinities: examining multiple "hegemonic" bodybuilding identities in anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) online discussion groups..

Ageism: an old concept from new perspectives. (2023)
Journal Article
AYALON, L., MANNHEIM, I., HOPF, S., CASAL-SANCHEZ, L. and KYDD, A. 2023. Ageism: an old concept from new perspectives. Journal of applied gerontology [online], 42(6): new horizons in ageism research; innovation in study design, methodology, and applications to research, policy and practice, pages 1176-1178. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648231165352

This article is an introduction to the special issue "New horizons in ageism research: innovation in study design, methodology and applications to research, policy and practice". This special issue aims to offer a broad and innovative perspective on... Read More about Ageism: an old concept from new perspectives..

Barriers and enablers to participation in physical activity among women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. (2023)
Journal Article
TOOHEY, K., PATERSON, C. and COLTMAN, C.E. 2023. Barriers and enablers to participation in physical activity among women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Journal of cancer survivorship [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-023-01366-5

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death among gynecological cancers, with low survival rates and a high disease burden. Despite the known benefits, most women reduce their participation in physical activity following diagnosis. Little is known a... Read More about Barriers and enablers to participation in physical activity among women diagnosed with ovarian cancer..

A randomised controlled, feasibility study to establish the acceptability of early outpatient review and early cardiac rehabilitation compared to standard practice after cardiac surgery and viability of a future large-scale trial (FARSTER). (2023)
Journal Article
NGAAGE, D.L., MITCHELL, N., DEAN, A., MITCHELL, A., HINDE, S., AKOWUAH, E., DOHERTY, P., NICHOLS, S., FAIRHURST, C., FLEMMING, K., HEWITT, C., INGLE, L. and WATSON, J. 2023. A randomised controlled, feasibility study to establish the acceptability of early outpatient review and early cardiac rehabilitation compared to standard practice after cardiac surgery and viability of a future large-scale trial (FARSTER). Pilot and feasibility studies [online], 9, article number 79. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-023-01304-3

The aim of this study was to determine the acceptability and feasibility of delivering early outpatient review following cardiac surgery and early cardiac rehabilitation (CR), compared to standard practice to establish if a future large-scale trial i... Read More about A randomised controlled, feasibility study to establish the acceptability of early outpatient review and early cardiac rehabilitation compared to standard practice after cardiac surgery and viability of a future large-scale trial (FARSTER)..

Lived experience of long COVID in health workers in Scotland (LoCH study). (2023)
Report
TORRANCE, N., GRANT, A., KENNEDY, C., DOUGLAS, F., SANTIAGO, V.H., SKÅTUN, D., ADAMS, N. and MACIVER, E. 2023. Lived experience of long COVID in health workers in Scotland (LoCH study). Edinburgh: Chief Scientist Office [online]. Available from: https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/COVLTE2032report.pdf

This is the final project report for project COV/LTE/20/32 ("Lived Experience of Long-Term COVID-19 on NHS Workers in Health Care Settings in Scotland: a Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study"). The Long COVID in health workers (LoCH) study investigated t... Read More about Lived experience of long COVID in health workers in Scotland (LoCH study)..

It's all about ticks: a secondary qualitative analysis of nurse perspectives about documentation audit. (2023)
Journal Article
MICHL, G., PATERSON, C. and BAIL, K. 2023. It's all about ticks: a secondary qualitative analysis of nurse perspectives about documentation audit. Journal of advanced nursing [online], 79(9), pages 3183-3641. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15685

To understand how nurses talk about documentation audit in relation to their professional role. Nursing documentation in health services is often audited as an indicator of nursing care and patient outcomes. There are few studies exploring the nurses... Read More about It's all about ticks: a secondary qualitative analysis of nurse perspectives about documentation audit..