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Nurses' perceptions to alleviate dyspnoea in inpatients with advanced cancer while receiving palliative care. (2023)
Journal Article
KERO, J., KOIVISTO, J.-M., LEE, S.H. and HAAVISTO, E. 2024. Nurses' perceptions to alleviate dyspnoea in inpatients with advanced cancer while receiving palliative care. Nursing open [online], 11(1), e2038. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.2038

To explore nurses' perceptions to alleviate dyspnoea in inpatients with advanced cancer while receiving palliative care. A descriptive qualitative design was used. Seven focus groups were conducted with nurses (n = 27) from five specialized palliativ... Read More about Nurses' perceptions to alleviate dyspnoea in inpatients with advanced cancer while receiving palliative care..

Determinants of psychological distress in teenagers and young adults affected by cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Protocol] (2023)
Other
BAK-KLIMEK, A., SPENCER, E., LEE, S., CAMPBELL, K., MCINALLY, W. and MACLEAN, R. 2022. Determinants of psychological distress in teenagers and young adults (TYAs) affected by cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Protocol]. PROSPERO [online], Item number CRD42022322069. Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022322069

The objective of this systematic review is to look at the key determinants of psychological distress in teenagers and young adults (TYAs) affected by cancer. Sources to be searched are MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Re... Read More about Determinants of psychological distress in teenagers and young adults affected by cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Protocol].

Exploration of family carers' experiences of support for rapid discharge arrangements for end-of-life care at home: a qualitative study. (2022)
Presentation / Conference
LEE, S.H., ADAMS, N., WATSON, F. and KENNEDY, C. 2022. Exploration of family carers' experiences of support for rapid discharge arrangements for end-of-life care at home: a qualitative study. Presented at the 2022 NHS Grampian research and development conference, 12 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

Family carers play an integral role in achieving successful hospital discharge, especially when people would prefer to die at home (Larsson et al. 2018). In the North East of Scotland, there is a lack of information on how prepared family carers were... Read More about Exploration of family carers' experiences of support for rapid discharge arrangements for end-of-life care at home: a qualitative study..

Menopausal hormone therapy and women’s health: an umbrella review. (2021)
Journal Article
ZHANG, G.-Q., CHEN, J.-L., LUO, Y., et al. 2021. Menopausal hormone therapy and women's health: an umbrella review. PLoS medicine [online], 18(8), article e1003731. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003731

Background: There remains uncertainty about the impact of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) on women’s health. A systematic, comprehensive assessment of the effects on multiple outcomes is lacking. We conducted an umbrella review to comprehensively su... Read More about Menopausal hormone therapy and women’s health: an umbrella review..

Menopausal hormone therapy and women's health: an umbrella review. [Dataset] (2021)
Dataset
ZHANG, G.-Q., CHEN, J.-L., LUO, Y., et al. 2021. Menopausal hormone therapy and women's health: an umbrella review. [Dataset]. PLoS medicine [online], 18(8), article e1003731. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003731#sec034

Why was this study done? By 2050, it is estimated that worldwide more than 1.6 billion women will have reached menopause or be postmenopausal, up from 1 billion in 2020 and up to 75% of menopausal women are affected by bothersome menopausal symptoms,... Read More about Menopausal hormone therapy and women's health: an umbrella review. [Dataset].

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)
Journal Article
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..

Supporting rural midwifery practice using a mobile health (mHealth) intervention: a qualitative descriptive study. (2019)
Journal Article
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..

Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers: a Cochrane systematic review. (2018)
Presentation / Conference
PERRY, A., LEE, S.H., COTTON, S., and KENNEDY, C. 2018. Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers: a Cochrane systematic review. Presented at the 22nd International congress on palliative care (PAL 2018), 2-5 October 2018, Montreal, Canada.

Head and neck cancer encompasses tumours of the upper aero-digestive tract (oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses and salivary glands). There are 550,000 new cases, globally, each year, the majority of these are mucosal small... Read More about Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers: a Cochrane systematic review..

Family carers' preferences for support when caring for a family member at the end of life at home: an integrative literature review. (2018)
Presentation / Conference
LARSSON, M., LEE, S.H., GROV, E.K., HOV. R., WILDE-LARSSON, B., OLSSON,C., BJURESÄTER, K and KENNEDY, C. 2018. Family carers' preferences for support when caring for a family member at the end of life at home: an integrative literature review. Presented at the 22nd International congress on palliative care (PAL 2018), 2-5 October 2018, Montreal, Canada.

Approximately 60% of people wish to die at home and across Europe there are an estimated 100 million family carers meeting the needs of loved ones at the end of life. Family carers have unmet health and social care needs and also an understanding of... Read More about Family carers' preferences for support when caring for a family member at the end of life at home: an integrative literature review..

Exploration of how a mobile health (mHealth) intervention may support midwives in the management and referral of women with pre-eclampsia in rural and remote areas of highland Scotland. (2018)
Thesis
WHITE, A. 2018. Exploration of how a mobile health (mHealth) intervention may support midwives in the management and referral of women with pre-eclampsia in rural and remote areas of highland Scotland. Robert Gordon University [online], MRes thesis. Available from: https://openair.rgu.ac.uk

Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have elsewhere been shown to support midwives in the early identification of pregnancy complications in rural and remote locations. The purpose of this thesis was to undertake a qualitative and descriptive invest... Read More about Exploration of how a mobile health (mHealth) intervention may support midwives in the management and referral of women with pre-eclampsia in rural and remote areas of highland Scotland..

Hormone replacement therapy and women's health: umbrella review of interventional and observational studies. [Protocol] (2017)
Other
LEE, S.H., NURMATOV, U., TALIBOV, M., HAWRYLOWICZ, C., CRITCHLEY, H., SHEIKH, A. and NWARU, B.I. 2017. Hormone replacement therapy and women's health: umbrella review of interventional and observational studies. [Protocol]. PROSPERO [online], item number CRD42017083412. Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42017083412

This review aims to undertake an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of observational and interventional studies investigating the role of hormone replacement therapy in the primary and secondary prevention of multiple health and... Read More about Hormone replacement therapy and women's health: umbrella review of interventional and observational studies. [Protocol].

The experiences of older adults with a diagnosed functional mental illness, and their carers' / families' and healthcare professionals' experiences in relation to mental health service delivery. [Protocol] (2017)
Other
WELLS, J., KENNEDY, C., BAIN, H. and LEE, S.H. 2017. The experiences of older adults with a diagnosed functional mental illness, and their carers' / families' and healthcare professionals' experiences in relation to mental health service delivery. [Protocol]. PROSPERO [online], item number CRD42017080576. Available from http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.asp?ID=CRD42017080576

The aim of this review is to synthesise the evidence related to the experiences of older adults with a diagnosed functional mental illness, their carers' / families' and professionals' experiences in relation to mental health service delivery.

Correction to: Assessing the facilitators and barriers of interdisciplinary team working in primary care using normalisation process theory: an integrative review. (2017)
Journal Article
O'REILLY, P., LEE, S.H., O'SULLIVAN, M., CULLEN, W., KENNEDY, C. and MACFARLANE, A. 2017. Correction to: Assessing the facilitators and barriers of interdisciplinary team working in primary care using normalisation process theory: an integrative review. PLoS ONE [online], 12(7), e0181893. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181893

There is an error in the first sentence of the second paragraph of the Discussion section. The correct sentence is: A thorough and systematic search of reviews published between 2004 and 2015 identified 49 papers on interdisciplinary team working in... Read More about Correction to: Assessing the facilitators and barriers of interdisciplinary team working in primary care using normalisation process theory: an integrative review..

Challenges in accessing and interviewing participants with severe mental illness. (2017)
Journal Article
NEWMAN, D., O'REILLY, P., LEE, S.H. and KENNEDY, C. 2017. Challenges in accessing and interviewing participants with severe mental illness. Nurse researcher [online], 25(1), pages 37-42. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.2017.e1443

Background - Interviews are widely used in qualitative research to collect data. However, little has been written about interviewing people with severe mental illness (SMI). Aim - To report and analyse an experience of addressing the ethical and prac... Read More about Challenges in accessing and interviewing participants with severe mental illness..

Assessing the facilitators and barriers of interdisciplinary team working in primary care using normalisation process theory: protocol for an integrative review. [Protocol] (2017)
Other
O'REILLY, P., LEE, S.H., O'SULLIVAN, M., CULLEN, W., KENNEDY, C. and MACFARLANE, A. 2015. Assessing the facilitators and barriers of interdisciplinary team working in primary care using normalisation process theory: protocol for an integrative review. [Protocol]. PROSPERO [online], item number CRD42015019362. Available from: https://doi.org/10.15124/CRD42015019362

The integrative review will analyse and synthesise quantitative and qualitative evidence using the Normalisation Process Theory (NPT) constructs in identifying team working to inform: Sense making (How primary care professionals make sense of team wo... Read More about Assessing the facilitators and barriers of interdisciplinary team working in primary care using normalisation process theory: protocol for an integrative review. [Protocol].

Assessing the facilitators and barriers of interdisciplinary team working in primary care using normalisation process theory: an integrative review. (2017)
Journal Article
O'REILLY, P., LEE, S.H., O'SULLIVAN, M., CULLEN, W., KENNEDY, C. and MACFARLANE, A. 2017. Assessing the facilitators and barriers of interdisciplinary team working in primary care using normalisation process theory: an integrative review. PLOS one [online], 12(5), article e0177026. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0177026

Interdisciplinary team working is of paramount importance in the reform of primary care in order to provide cost-effective and comprehensive care. However, international research shows that it is not routine practice in many healthcare jurisdictions.... Read More about Assessing the facilitators and barriers of interdisciplinary team working in primary care using normalisation process theory: an integrative review..

To assess the efficacy and safety of manual lymphatic drainage in treating breast cancer related lymphoedema. (2017)
Other
KENNEDY, C. and LEE, S.H. 2017. To assess the efficacy and safety of manual lymphatic drainage in treating breast cancer related lymphoedema. Nursing network news [online], 23, pages 20-21. Available from: https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/member-resources/nursing-network-news

This is a summary of a Cochrane review of Ezzo J, Manheimer E, McNeely ML, Howell DM, Weiss R, Johansson KI, Bao T, Bily L, Tuppo CM, Williams AF, Karadibak D. Manual lymphatic drainage for lymphedema following breast cancer treatment. Cochrane Datab... Read More about To assess the efficacy and safety of manual lymphatic drainage in treating breast cancer related lymphoedema..

Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers. (2016)
Journal Article
PERRY, A., LEE, S.H., COTTON, S. and KENNEDY, C. 2016. Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers. Cochrane database of systematic reviews [online], Issue 8, article number CD011112. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011112.pub2

Background - Head and neck cancer treatment has developed over the last decade, with improved mortality and survival rates, but the treatments often result in dysphagia (a difficulty in swallowing) as a side effect. This may be acute, resolving after... Read More about Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers..

Family carers' preferences for support when caring for a family member at the end of life at home: protocol for an integrative literature review. [Protocol] (2016)
Other
LARSSON, M., LEE, S.H., WILDE-LARSSON, B., OLSSON, C., BJURESÄTER, K., HOV, R., GROV, E.K. and KENNEDY, C. 2016. Family carers' preferences for support when caring for a family member at the end of life at home: protocol for an integrative literature review. [Protocol]. PROSPERO [online], item number CRD42016037839. Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.asp?ID=CRD42016037839

The aim of this integrative review is to explore the evidence base of family carers' preferences for support during end of life care in their own home. To investigate what preferences for support family carers have during end of life care in their ow... Read More about Family carers' preferences for support when caring for a family member at the end of life at home: protocol for an integrative literature review. [Protocol].

Effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and child health in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis. (2015)
Journal Article
LEE, S.H., NURMATOV, U.B., NWARU, B.I., MUKHERJEE, M., GRANT, L. and PAGLIARI, C. 2016. Effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and child health in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of global health [online], 6(1), article number 010401. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.06.010401

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in low– and middle–income countries (LMIC). Methods: 16 online international databases were searched to identify studies evaluating the impa... Read More about Effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and child health in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis..

The effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and child health in low and middle income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Protocol] (2015)
Other
NURMATOV, U., PAGLIARI, C., LEE, S.H., GRANT, L., NWARU, B. and MUKHERJEE, M. 2014. The effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and child health in low and middle income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Protocol]. PROSPERO [online], item number CRD42014008939. Available from: https://doi.org/10.15124/CRD42014008939

This review looks into the impact of interventions delivered via mobile information and communications technologies (mHealth) on: maternal health during the antenatal, intranatal and postnatal periods; foetal, neonatal and infant health up to one yea... Read More about The effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and child health in low and middle income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Protocol].

Oximetry-supported self-management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: mixed method feasibility pilot project. (2015)
Journal Article
MACNAB, M., LEE, S.H., MCCLOUGHAN, L., HANLEY, J., MCKINSTRY, B. and PINNOCK, H. 2015. Oximetry-supported self-management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: mixed method feasibility pilot project. BMC health services research [online], 15, article number 485. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-015-1135-2

Background - Pulse oximetry could potentially contribute to self-monitoring. NHS Lothian's 'Light Touch' service provided COPD patients with a self-management plan based on symptoms and oximetry. The service was overseen (though not actively monitore... Read More about Oximetry-supported self-management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: mixed method feasibility pilot project..

Positioning and spinal bracing for pain relief in metastatic spinal cord compression in adults. (2015)
Journal Article
LEE, S.H., GRANT, R., KENNEDY, C. and KILBRIDE, L. 2015. Positioning and spinal bracing for pain relief in metastatic spinal cord compression in adults. Cochrane database of systematic reviews [online], Issue 9, article number CD007609. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007609.pub3

Background: This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 3 (Lee 2012) on patient positioning (mobilisation) and bracing for pain relief and spinal stability in adults with metastatic spinal cord compression. Many pati... Read More about Positioning and spinal bracing for pain relief in metastatic spinal cord compression in adults..

Mental health service users' experiences of mental health care: an integrative literature review. (2015)
Journal Article
NEWMAN, D., O'REILLY, P., LEE, S.H. and KENNEDY, C. 2015. Mental health service users' experiences of mental health care: an integrative literature review. Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing [online], 22(3), pages 171-182. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12202

The aim of this integrative literature review was to identify mental health service users' experiences of services. The rationale for this review was based on the growing emphasis and requirements for health services to deliver care and support, whic... Read More about Mental health service users' experiences of mental health care: an integrative literature review..

The effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and child health in low- and middle-income countries: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2014)
Other
NURMATOV, U.B., LEE, S.H., NWARU, B.I., MUKHERJEE, M., GRANT, L. and PAGLIARI, C. 2014. The effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and child health in low- and middle-income countries: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Protocol]. Journal of global health [online], 4(1), article number 010407. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.04.010407

Introduction Rates of maternal, newborn and child (MNCH) mortality and morbidity are vastly greater in low- than in high-income countries and represent a major source of global health inequity. A host of systemic, economic, geopolitical and sociocult... Read More about The effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and child health in low- and middle-income countries: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis..

Patient positioning (mobilisation) and bracing for pain relief and spinal stability in metastatic spinal cord compression in adults. (2012)
Journal Article
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..

Metastatic spinal cord compression: a review of practice and care. (2010)
Journal Article
KILBRIDE, L., COX, M., KENNEDY, C.M., LEE, S.H. and GRANT, R. 2010. Metastatic spinal cord compression: a review of practice and care. Journal of clinical nursing [online], 19(13-14), pages 1767-1783. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03236.x

The aim of this review was to address: (1) How is spinal stability assessed? (2) What is the role of bracing/should braces be used? (3) When is it safe to mobilise the patient? (4) What position should the patient be nursed in? Controversy surrounds... Read More about Metastatic spinal cord compression: a review of practice and care..