Professor Catriona Kennedy's Outputs (115)

Young men with intellectual disabilities' perceptions of HPV and HPV vaccine: a qualitative study on how to communicate HPV vaccine information. (2025)
Journal Article
CARNEGIE, E., GRAY-BRUNTON, C., KENNEDY, C., POW, J., WILLIS, D. and WHITTAKER, A. [2025]. Young men with intellectual disabilities' perceptions of HPV and HPV vaccine: a qualitative study on how to communicate HPV vaccine information. Human vaccines and immunotherapeutics [online], (accepted).

The success of vaccination programs relies on acceptance of recommended vaccines by communities and individuals. There is a paucity of evidence regarding how young men with intellectual disabilities actively produce or receive inclusive and accessibl... Read More about Young men with intellectual disabilities' perceptions of HPV and HPV vaccine: a qualitative study on how to communicate HPV vaccine information..

Social capital and improved wellbeing: a qualitative investigation of the Wild Things! Silver Saplings Adventures programme in rural North-East Scotland. (2025)
Journal Article
ADAMS, N.N., MACIVER, E., DOUGLAS, F. and KENNEDY, C. [2025]. Social capital and improved wellbeing: a qualitative investigation of the Wild Things! Silver Saplings Adventures programme in rural North-East Scotland. Journal of gerontological social work [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2488020

The Silver Saplings Adventures Programme (SSAP), run by Wild Things! charity in Scotland, enhances older adults' wellbeing through nature-based activities, lifelong learning and social cohesion. This study evaluates SSAP's 2023 impact using remote in... Read More about Social capital and improved wellbeing: a qualitative investigation of the Wild Things! Silver Saplings Adventures programme in rural North-East Scotland..

Long COVID in healthcare workers: longitudinal mixed-methods study. (2024)
Journal Article
GRANT, A., ADAMS, N.N., MACIVER, E., SKÅTUN, D., SCOTT, N., KENNEDY, C., DOUGLAS, F., HERNANDEZ-SANTIAGO, V. and TORRANCE, N. [2024]. Long COVID in healthcare workers: longitudinal mixed-methods study. Occupational medicine [online], Advance Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae113

Healthcare workers (HCWs) report higher rates of Long COVID (LC) than other occupational groups. It is still unclear whether LC is a lifelong condition. Workforce shortfalls are apparent due to sick leave, reduced hours, and lower productivity. To in... Read More about Long COVID in healthcare workers: longitudinal mixed-methods study..

No backstage: the relentless emotional management of acute nursing through the COVID-19 pandemic. (2024)
Journal Article
GRANT, A., O'BRIEN, R., DOUGLAS, F., KENNEDY, C., BALDIE, D. and TORRANCE, N. [2024]. No backstage: the relentless emotional management of acute nursing through the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of advanced nursing [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16563

To explore the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on nurse's wellbeing, experiences of delivering healthcare within acute settings, and their emotional management. Sequential mixed methods was used. February to July 2021 an online wellbeing survey was d... Read More about No backstage: the relentless emotional management of acute nursing through the COVID-19 pandemic..

Type 2 diabetes and food security: a mounting crisis with implications for community nurses. (2024)
Journal Article
KENNEDY, C. 2024. Type 2 diabetes and food security: a mounting crisis with implications for community nurses. British journal of community nursing [online] 29(10), pages 456-457. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2024.0115

The incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing at an alarming rate across Europe and North America, presenting a mounting crisis and significant health challenges. Alongside the health challenges associated with T2D, the prevalen... Read More about Type 2 diabetes and food security: a mounting crisis with implications for community nurses..

Disrupted candidacy: a longitudinal examination of the constrained healthcare-access journeys of National Health Service workers in Scotland seeking supports for Long COVID illness. (2024)
Journal Article
ADAMS, N.N., MACIVER, E., DOUGLAS, F., KENNEDY, C., SKÅTUN, D., HERNANDEZ SANTIAGO, V., TORRANCE, N. and GRANT, A. 2024. Disrupted candidacy: a longitudinal examination of the constrained healthcare-access journeys of National Health Service workers in Scotland seeking supports for Long COVID illness. Health expectations [online], 27(5), article number e70050. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70050

Evidence examines how persons experiencing Long COVID (LC) struggle to secure healthcare for symptoms; however, few studies examine healthcare workers experiencing LC, nor the complex and multiple difficulties faced when seeking and receiving healthc... Read More about Disrupted candidacy: a longitudinal examination of the constrained healthcare-access journeys of National Health Service workers in Scotland seeking supports for Long COVID illness..

A "fireball of emotion": a qualitative case study exploring the experiences of crisis and crisis intervention for people diagnosed with "borderline personality disorder", their family and friends, and professionals who work with them. (2024)
Thesis
WARRENDER, D.R. 2024. A "fireball of emotion": a qualitative case study exploring the experiences of crisis and crisis intervention for people diagnosed with "borderline personality disorder", their family and friends, and professionals who work with them. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795393

The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of people diagnosed with "borderline personality disorder" (BPD) and relevant stakeholders regarding experiences of crisis and subsequent crisis intervention. Crisis and the use of crisis interven... Read More about A "fireball of emotion": a qualitative case study exploring the experiences of crisis and crisis intervention for people diagnosed with "borderline personality disorder", their family and friends, and professionals who work with them..

A co-constructed and co-produced evaluation of the Anchor Project in Shetland. (2024)
Report
KENNEDY, C., DOUGLAS, F., SPOLANDER, G., PERRING, E. and HALL, L. 2024. A co-constructed and co-produced evaluation of the Anchor Project in Shetland. Edinburgh: Scottish Government [online]. Available from: https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781836014188

This report details the findings of the independent evaluation of Shetland's Anchor Project (2018-2023). This evaluation was funded by the Scottish Government. The Anchor Project sits within an ambitious Scottish Government policy landscape to eradic... Read More about A co-constructed and co-produced evaluation of the Anchor Project in Shetland..

Silver Saplings Adventures for Older People: a qualitative review and evaluation of intended positive interventional change and wellbeing effects for participants of the programme. (2024)
Report
ADAMS, N., MACIVER, E., KENNEDY, C. and DOUGLAS, F. 2024. Silver Saplings Adventures for Older People: a qualitative review and evaluation of intended positive interventional change and wellbeing effects for participants of the programme. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2445905

The Silver Saplings Adventures (SSA) programme is a nature-based wellbeing intervention targeting older people, located in Moray, Aberdeenshire and areas of the Highlands. It consists of monthly day trips to outdoor settings, providing opportunities... Read More about Silver Saplings Adventures for Older People: a qualitative review and evaluation of intended positive interventional change and wellbeing effects for participants of the programme..

Silver Saplings Adventures for Older People: a qualitative evaluation on wellbeing effects for participants. [Infographic] (2024)
Digital Artefact
ADAMS, N., MACIVER, E., KENNEDY, C. and DOUGLAS, F. 2024. Silver Saplings Adventures for Older People: a qualitative evaluation on wellbeing effects for participants. [Infographic]. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2625946

This infographic was produced to accompany the review and evaluation of the Silver Saplings Adventures programme, an outdoor activity initiative for older people.

Silver Saplings Adventures for Older People: a qualitative review and evaluation of intended positive interventional change and wellbeing effects for participants of the programme: lay summary document. (2024)
Report
ADAMS, N., MACIVER, E., KENNEDY, C. and DOUGLAS, F. 2024. Silver Saplings Adventures for Older People: a qualitative review and evaluation of intended positive interventional change and wellbeing effects for participants of the programme: lay summary document. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2625924

This is a lay summary of the qualitative review and evaluation of the Silver Saplings Adventures programme. The full report can be found elsewhere on OpenAIR: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2445905

Anchor Project theory of change. (2024)
Digital Artefact
KENNEDY, C., DOUGLAS, F., SPOLANDER, G., PERRING, E. and HALL, L. 2024. Anchor Project theory of change. [Infographic]. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2413354

This infographic represents a theory of change model, which forms a key output from the Scottish Government-funded evaluation of Shetland's Anchor Project. The Anchor Project sits within an ambitious Scottish Government policy landscape to eradicate... Read More about Anchor Project theory of change..

Redefining freebirth as a self-care practice: findings from a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis. (2024)
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. (2024)
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..

Redefining freebirth as a reproductive justice issue. (2024)
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..

Exploring women’s motivations to freebirth and their experience of maternity care: a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis. (2024)
Journal Article
VELO HIGUERAS, M., DOUGLAS, F. and KENNEDY, C. 2024. Exploring women's motivations to freebirth and their experience of maternity care: a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis. Midwifery [online], 134, article number 104022. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2024.104022

Freebirth is currently defined as the deliberate decision to give birth without a regulated healthcare professional. Previous reviews have identified factors influencing women's decision to freebirth, yet there is limited evidence on what is the care... Read More about Exploring women’s motivations to freebirth and their experience of maternity care: a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis..

Exploring the transition experiences of recently qualified health visitors to understand their support needs. [Protocol] (2024)
Other
NICE, F., KENNEDY, C. and MACIVER, E. 2024. Exploring the transition experiences of recently qualified health visitors to understand their support needs. [Protocol]. PROSPERO [online], Item number CRD42024480731. Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42024480731

In this study the researchers are looking at the experiences of recently qualified health visitors (RQHVs) as they transition into health visiting practice and how they are supported (i.e. what kind of support do they need, what support is required a... Read More about Exploring the transition experiences of recently qualified health visitors to understand their support needs. [Protocol].

Unforeseen emotional labour: a collaborative autoethnography exploring researcher experiences of studying long COVID in health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. (2023)
Journal Article
MACIVER, E., ADAMS, N.N., TORRANCE, N., DOUGLAS, F., KENNEDY, C., SKATUN, D., SANTIAGO, V.H. and GRANT, A. 2024. Unforeseen emotional labour: a collaborative autoethnography exploring researcher experiences of studying long COVID in health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. SSM - qualitative research in health [online], 5, article 100390. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmqr.2023.100390

The concept of "emotional labour" describes the regulation of feelings and expressions to fulfil a specific job role, discussed extensively in relation to commercial and caring professions, with more recent scholarship recognising the emotional role... Read More about Unforeseen emotional labour: a collaborative autoethnography exploring researcher experiences of studying long COVID in health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic..

Lived experience of work and long COVID in healthcare staff. (2023)
Journal Article
TORRANCE, N., MACIVER, E., ADAMS, N.N., SKÅTUN, D., SCOTT, N., KENNEDY, C., DOUGLAS, F., HERNANDEZ-SANTIAGO, V. and GRANT, A. 2024. Lived experience of work and long COVID in healthcare staff. Occupational medicine [online], 74(1), pages 78-85. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqad117

Healthcare workers (HCWs) had a greater occupational risk of exposure to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and reported higher rates of long COVID (LC). This has implications for the provision of health care in already stretched health services. Th... Read More about Lived experience of work and long COVID in healthcare staff..

Managing the long-term effects of COVID-19: implications for community nurses. (2023)
Journal Article
KENNEDY, C. 2023. Managing the long-term effects of COVID-19: implications for community nurses. British journal of community nurses [online], 28(10), pages 473. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2023.28.10.473

This editorial investigates the long term effects that COVID-19 had on very aspect of life and what implications this may mean for community nurses. COVID-19 has disrupted almost every aspect of life since 2020. The initial and continuing challenges... Read More about Managing the long-term effects of COVID-19: implications for community nurses..