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Systematic and integrative reviews: synthesising evidence for community nursing practice. (2019)
Journal Article
KENNEDY, C. and RAMUKUMBA, M.M. 2020. Systematic and integrative reviews: synthesising evidence for community nursing practice. British journal of community nursing [online], 25(1), pages 6-9. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2020.25.1.6

All rights reserved. Ease of access to vast amounts of information presents significant opportunities and challenges for nurses in the community as they seek to base their practice on the best available evidence. Growing expectations around evidence-... Read More about Systematic and integrative reviews: synthesising evidence for community nursing practice..

Is there respectful maternity care in Poland? Women’s views about care during labor and birth. (2019)
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BARANOWSKA, B., DOROSZEWSKA, A., KUBICKA-KRASZYŃSKA, U., PIETRUSIEWICZ, J., ADAMSKA-SALA, I., KAJDY, A., SYS, D., TATAJ-PUZYNA, U., BĄCZEK, G. and CROWTHER, S. 2019. Is there respectful maternity care in Poland? Women’s views about care during labor and birth. BMC pregnancy and childbirth [online], 19(1), article ID 520. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2675-y

Abuse against women in labor starts with subtle forms of discrimination that can turn into overt violence. Therefore it is crucial to work towards prevention and elimination of disrespect and ill-treatment in medical facility perinatal care in which... Read More about Is there respectful maternity care in Poland? Women’s views about care during labor and birth..

Developing and introducing a post birth care plan (PBCP): an action research project. (2019)
Journal Article
CROWTHER, S., LAU, A. and MACIVER, E. 2020. Developing and introducing a post birth care plan (PBCP): an action research project. Midwifery [online], 82, article ID 102616. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2019.102616

Objective: There is ongoing poor evaluation of post-birth care and an urgent need to improve women's satisfaction. To develop and evaluate an acceptable and useable post-birth care plan template through collaboration with women and community midwives... Read More about Developing and introducing a post birth care plan (PBCP): an action research project..

Interventions for preventing falls in people with multiple sclerosis. (2019)
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HAYES, S., GALVIN, R., KENNEDY, C., FINLAYSON, M., MCGUIGAN, C., WALSH, C.D. and COOTE, S. 2019. Interventions for preventing falls in people with multiple sclerosis. Cochrane database of systematic reviews [online], 2019(11), article number CD012475. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012475.pub2

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most prevalent diseases of the central nervous system, with recent prevalence estimates indicating that MS directly affects 2.3 million people worldwide. Fall rates of 56% have been reported among people with MS... Read More about Interventions for preventing falls in people with multiple sclerosis..

The effect of protein and essential amino acid supplementation on muscle strength and performance in patients with chronic heart failure: a systematic review. (2019)
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NICHOLS, S., MCGREGOR, G., AL-MOHAMMAD, A., ALI, A.N., TEW, G. and O'DOHERTY, A.F. 2020. The effect of protein and essential amino acid supplementation on muscle strength and performance in patients with chronic heart failure: a systematic review. European journal of nutrition [online], 59(5), pages 1785-1801. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-019-02108-z

Critically low skeletal muscle mass and strength, observed in 20% of people with chronic heart failure (CHF), reduces functional capacity, quality of life (QoL) and survival. Protein and essential amino acid (EAA) supplementation could be a viable tr... Read More about The effect of protein and essential amino acid supplementation on muscle strength and performance in patients with chronic heart failure: a systematic review..

An exploration of the influences on under-representation of male pre-registration nursing students. (2019)
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WHITFORD, H.M., MARLAND, G.R., CARSON, M.N., BAIN, H., ECCLES, J., LEE, J. and TAYLOR, J. 2020. An exploration of the influences on under-representation of male pre-registration nursing students. Nurse education today [online], 84, article ID 104234. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2019.104234

Background:- Worldwide, men are under-represented in the nursing profession. In Scotland less than 10% of pre-registration nursing students are male. Reasons for this imbalance need to be understood. Objectives:- To explore the views of male pre-regi... Read More about An exploration of the influences on under-representation of male pre-registration nursing students..

Using the theoretical domains framework to explore primary health care practitioner’s perspectives and experiences of preconception physical activity guidance and promotion. (2019)
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SISSONS, A., GRANT, A., KIRKLAND, A. and CURRIE, S. 2020. Using the theoretical domains framework to explore primary health care practitioner’s perspectives and experiences of preconception physical activity guidance and promotion. Psychology, health and medicine [online], 24(7), pages 844-854. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2019.1679846

Preconception physical activity is one of the main predictors of continued engagement in physical activity during and after pregnancy and subsequently, improves the health of women and their child. In the UK, guidance states that Primary Care health... Read More about Using the theoretical domains framework to explore primary health care practitioner’s perspectives and experiences of preconception physical activity guidance and promotion..

What are students' needs and preferences for academic feedback in higher education? A systematic review. (2019)
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PATERSON, C., PATERSON, N., JACKSON, W. and WORK, F. 2020. What are students' needs and preferences for academic feedback in higher education? A systematic review. Nurse education today [online], 85, article ID 104236. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2019.104236

Objective: Feedback is a fundamental factor within the learning process for students. However, it is widely known that students generally report that feedback is done sub-optimally in higher education. Therefore, this systematic review aims to identi... Read More about What are students' needs and preferences for academic feedback in higher education? A systematic review..

The experiences of older adults with a diagnosed functional mental illness, their carers and healthcare professionals in relation to mental health service delivery: an integrative review. (2019)
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WELLS, J., KENNEDY, C., BAIN, H. and LEE, S.H. 2020. The experiences of older adults with a diagnosed functional mental illness, their carers and their healthcare professionals in relation to mental health service delivery: an integrative review. Journal of clinical nursing [online], 29(1-2), pages 31-52. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15067

Aims and objectives: To analyse the experiences of older people with a diagnosed functional mental illness and their carers in relation to mental health service delivery and analyse the experiences of health and social care professionals who care for... Read More about The experiences of older adults with a diagnosed functional mental illness, their carers and healthcare professionals in relation to mental health service delivery: an integrative review..

A systematic review and thematic synthesis exploring how a previous experience of physical activity influences engagement with cardiac rehabilitation. (2019)
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MCHALE, S., ASTIN, F., NEUBECK, L., DAWKES, S. and HANSON, C.L. 2020. A systematic review and thematic synthesis exploring how a previous experience of physical activity influences engagement with cardiac rehabilitation. European Journal of cardiovascular nursing [online], 19(1), pages 31-43. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/1474515119882549

Background: Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation is recognised internationally as an effective therapy to improve quality of life and reduce the risk of hospital readmission for individuals diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome. Despite this, half... Read More about A systematic review and thematic synthesis exploring how a previous experience of physical activity influences engagement with cardiac rehabilitation..

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..

Health professionals' experiences and perspectives on food insecurity and long-term conditions: a qualitative investigation. (2019)
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DOUGLAS, F., MACHRAY, K. and ENTWISTLE, V. 2020. Health professionals’ experiences and perspectives on food insecurity and long-term conditions: a qualitative investigation. Health and social care in the community [online], 28(2), pages 404-413. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12872

Estimates suggest that over 10% of the UK population are affected by food insecurity. International evidence indicates that food insecurity is a risk factor for many long-term health conditions, and can adversely affect people's ability to manage exi... Read More about Health professionals' experiences and perspectives on food insecurity and long-term conditions: a qualitative investigation..

EAU-EANM-ESTRO-ESUR-SIOG prostate cancer guideline panel consensus statements for deferred treatment with curative intent for localised prostate cancer from an international collaborative study (DETECTIVE Study). (2019)
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LAM, T.B.L., MACLENNAN, S., WILLEMSE, P.-P.M. et.al. 2019. EAU-EANM-ESTRO-ESUR-SIOG prostate cancer guideline panel consensus statements for deferred treatment with curative intent for localised prostate cancer from an international collaborative study (DETECTIVE Study). European urology [online], 76(6), pages 790-813. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2019.09.020

There is uncertainty in deferred active treatment (DAT) programmes, regarding patient selection, follow-up and monitoring, reclassification, and which outcome measures should be prioritised. To develop consensus statements for all domains of DAT. A p... Read More about EAU-EANM-ESTRO-ESUR-SIOG prostate cancer guideline panel consensus statements for deferred treatment with curative intent for localised prostate cancer from an international collaborative study (DETECTIVE Study)..

Supporting rural midwifery practice using a mobile health (mHealth) intervention: a qualitative descriptive study. (2019)
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WHITE, A.H., CROWTHER, S.A. and LEE, S.H. 2019. Supporting rural midwifery practice using a mobile health (mHealth) intervention: a qualitative descriptive study. Rural and remote health [online], 19(3), article ID 5294. Available from: https://doi.org/10.22605/RRH5294

Introduction: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy account for 12% of all maternal deaths globally. The risks of sub-optimal outcomes from these disorders might be greater in rural and remote locations. These potential risks might be related to poor i... Read More about Supporting rural midwifery practice using a mobile health (mHealth) intervention: a qualitative descriptive study..

Phenomenology as a political position within maternity care. (2019)
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THOMSON, G. and CROWTHER, S. 2019. Phenomenology as a political position within maternity care. Nursing philosophy [online], 20(4), article ID e12275. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/nup.12275

In this article, the authors use the context of childbirth to consider the power that is endemic in certain forms of evidence within maternity care research. First, there is consideration of how the current evidence hierarchy and experimental-based s... Read More about Phenomenology as a political position within maternity care..

Exercise training as a mediator for enhancing coronary collateral circulation: a review of the evidence. (2019)
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NICKOLAY, T., NICHOLS, S., INGLE, L. and HOYE, A. 2020. Exercise training as a mediator for enhancing coronary collateral circulation: a review of the evidence. Current cardiology reviews [online], 16(3), pages 212-220. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573403X15666190819144336

Coronary collateral vessels supply blood to areas of myocardium at risk after arterial occlusion. Flow through these channels is driven by a pressure gradient between the donor and the occluded artery. Concomitant with increased collateral flow is an... Read More about Exercise training as a mediator for enhancing coronary collateral circulation: a review of the evidence..

Enacting evidence-based practice: pathways for community nurses. (2019)
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TEODOROWSKI, P., CABLE, C., KILBURN, S. and KENNEDY, C. 2019. Enacting evidence-based practice: pathways for community nurses. British journal of community nursing [online], 24(8), pages 370-376. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2019.24.8.370

Community nurses are expected to deliver evidence-based practice, which is challenging given the diversity and breadth of the evidence base from which they can draw. This study aimed to explore community nurses' experiences of implementing change in... Read More about Enacting evidence-based practice: pathways for community nurses..

Integrative review: identifying the evidence base for policymaking and analysis in health care. (2019)
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KENNEDY, C., O'REILLY, P., O'CONNELL, R., O'LEARY, D., FEALY, G., HEGARTY, J.-M., BRADY, A.-M., NICHOLSON, E., MCNAMARA, M. and CASEY, M. 2019. Integrative review: identifying the evidence base for policymaking and analysis in health care. Journal of advanced nursing [online], 75(12), pages 3231-3245. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14121

Aim: To identify and synthesise the evidence underpinning the health policymaking process to inform the development of a health related policy analysis framework. Design: A mixed methods review using ‘Best Fit’ Framework synthesis. Data sources: PUBM... Read More about Integrative review: identifying the evidence base for policymaking and analysis in health care..

Adult dental health survey 2009: association between oral health outcomes and living arrangements of older adults in the UK. (2019)
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AMINU, A.Q. 2019. Adult dental health survey 2009: association between oral health outcomes and living arrangements of older adults in the UK. British dental journal [online], 227(2), pages 115-120. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-019-0487-0

Introduction: Considering the growing ageing populations and the impact of oral health in the wellbeing of older adults, there is a need for understanding dental care utilisation among this group. The objective of this study was to examine the relati... Read More about Adult dental health survey 2009: association between oral health outcomes and living arrangements of older adults in the UK..

Pharmacy academics' perspectives toward interprofessional education prior to its implementation in Qatar: a qualitative study. (2019)
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EL-AWAISI, A., JOSEPH, S., EL HAJJ, M.S. and DIACK, L. 2019. Pharmacy academics' perspectives toward interprofessional education prior to its implementation in Qatar: a qualitative study. BMC medical education [online], 19, article ID 278. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-019-1689-5

Background: The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of faculty members and academic administrators, at Qatar University College of Pharmacy, towards interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice by identifying enablers, b... Read More about Pharmacy academics' perspectives toward interprofessional education prior to its implementation in Qatar: a qualitative study..