All Outputs (37)

Caregiving in multiple sclerosis and quality of life: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research (2016)
Journal Article
Topcu, G., Buchanan, H., Aubeeluck, A., & Garip, G. (2016). Caregiving in multiple sclerosis and quality of life: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research. Psychology and Health, 31(6), 693-710. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2016.1139112

Objective: The lack of adequate conceptualisation and operationalisation of quality of life (QoL) limits the ability to have a consistent body of evidence to improve QoL research and practice in informal caregiving for people with multiple sclerosis... Read More about Caregiving in multiple sclerosis and quality of life: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research.

Social ranking effects on tooth-brushing behaviour (2015)
Journal Article
Maltby, J., Paterson, K., Day, L., Jones, C., Kinnear, H., & Buchanan, H. (2016). Social ranking effects on tooth-brushing behaviour. British Journal of Health Psychology, 21(2), https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12173

Objective: A tooth-brushing social rank hypothesis is tested suggesting tooth-brushing duration is influenced when individuals position their behaviour in a rank when comparing their behaviour with other individuals. Design: Study 1 used a correlati... Read More about Social ranking effects on tooth-brushing behaviour.

The experiences of older adults living with an appearance altering burn injury: an exploratory qualitative study (2015)
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Jones, B. A., Buchanan, H., & Harcourt, D. (2017). The experiences of older adults living with an appearance altering burn injury: an exploratory qualitative study. Journal of Health Psychology, 22(3), https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105315603473

Advances in medical treatment mean more older people are living with burn injuries. However, little is known about experiences and support needs of this group. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of semi-structured interviews with 10 burn surviv... Read More about The experiences of older adults living with an appearance altering burn injury: an exploratory qualitative study.

Effects of social gaze on visual-spatial imagination (2014)
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Buchanan, H., Markson, L., Bertrand, E., Greaves, S., Pamar, R., & Paterson, K. B. (2014). Effects of social gaze on visual-spatial imagination. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, Article 671. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00671

Previous research suggests that closing one’s eyes or averting one’s gaze from another person can benefit visual-spatial imagination by interrupting cognitive demands associated with face-to-face interaction (Markson and Paterson, 2009). The present... Read More about Effects of social gaze on visual-spatial imagination.

Looking in the mirror for the first time after facial burns: A retrospective mixed methods study (2014)
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Shepherd, L., Tattersall, H., & Buchanan, H. (2014). Looking in the mirror for the first time after facial burns: A retrospective mixed methods study. Burns, 40(8), 1624-1634. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2014.03.011

Appearance-related concerns are common following burns. However, there is minimal research that has specifically investigated patients' reactions when they looked in the mirror for the first time following facial burns. The current study aimed to inv... Read More about Looking in the mirror for the first time after facial burns: A retrospective mixed methods study.

A systematic review of psychosocial factors associated with emotional adjustment in in vitro fertilization patients (2014)
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Rockliff, H. E., Lightman, S., Rhidian, E., Buchanan, H., Gordon, U., & Vedhara, K. (2014). A systematic review of psychosocial factors associated with emotional adjustment in in vitro fertilization patients. Human Reproduction Update, 20(4), https://doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmu010

BACKGROUND IVF treatment is usually stressful for patients, but individual differences in emotional response do exist. Differences in the stress response may be related to reproductive outcomes as well as to the development of psychiatric problems... Read More about A systematic review of psychosocial factors associated with emotional adjustment in in vitro fertilization patients.

The impact of amelogenesis imperfecta and support needs of adolescents with AI and their parents: an exploratory study (2014)
Journal Article
Sneller, J., Buchanan, H., & Parekh, S. (2014). The impact of amelogenesis imperfecta and support needs of adolescents with AI and their parents: an exploratory study. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 24(6), https://doi.org/10.1111/ipd.12086

BACKGROUND: Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a rare inherited dental defect where enamel does not form properly on the teeth. Research has shown that adolescents with AI may experience adverse psychosocial effects; however the impact on parents has n... Read More about The impact of amelogenesis imperfecta and support needs of adolescents with AI and their parents: an exploratory study.

An exploratory study investigating children's perceptions of dental behavioural management techniques (2013)
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Davies, E. B., & Buchanan, H. (2013). An exploratory study investigating children's perceptions of dental behavioural management techniques. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 23(4), https://doi.org/10.1111/ipd.12007

Background: Behaviour management techniques (BMTs) are utilised by dentists to aid children's dental anxiety (DA). Children's perceptions of these have been underexplored, and their feedback could help inform paediatric dentistry. Aim: To explore... Read More about An exploratory study investigating children's perceptions of dental behavioural management techniques.

Empowering processes within prostate cancer online support groups (2013)
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Campbell, K. A., Coulson, N. S., & Buchanan, H. (2013). Empowering processes within prostate cancer online support groups. International Journal of Web Based Communities, 9(1), 51-66. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJWBC.2013.051294

A growing body of literature suggests that participation in online support groups may empower patients. Indeed, a number of potentially empowering processes have been identified, however to date these processes have been described using data derived... Read More about Empowering processes within prostate cancer online support groups.

Health-related internet support groups and dental anxiety: The fearful patient's online journey (2010)
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Buchanan, H., Coulson, N. S., & Malik, S. (2010). Health-related internet support groups and dental anxiety: The fearful patient's online journey. International Journal of Web Based Communities, 6(4), 362-375. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJWBC.2010.035839

Dental fear and anxiety is a common problem affecting many individuals but for some the problem is more severe. This study examined the discussions which took place between members of a dental anxiety/phobia internet support group. A total of 621 mes... Read More about Health-related internet support groups and dental anxiety: The fearful patient's online journey.

Psychological interventions for reducing postoperative morbidity in dental surgery in adults (2009)
Journal Article
Van Wijk, A., Buchanan, H., & Coulson, N. (2009). Psychological interventions for reducing postoperative morbidity in dental surgery in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Article CD007777. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007777

Preparatory information for third molar extraction: Does preference for information and behavioral involvement matter? (2009)
Journal Article
van Wijk, A. J., Buchanan, H., Coulson, N., & Hoogstraten, J. (2010). Preparatory information for third molar extraction: Does preference for information and behavioral involvement matter?. Patient Education and Counseling, 79(1), 94-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2009.07.013

Objective: The objectives of the present study were to: (1) evaluate the impact of high versus low information provision in terms of anxiety towards third molar extraction (TME) as well as satisfaction with information provision. (2) Investigate how... Read More about Preparatory information for third molar extraction: Does preference for information and behavioral involvement matter?.

Self-reported efficacy of an online dental anxiety support group: A pilot study (2007)
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Coulson, N. S., & Buchanan, H. (2008). Self-reported efficacy of an online dental anxiety support group: A pilot study. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 36(1), 43-46. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0528.2007.00349.x

This study aimed to explore the self-reported effectiveness of an existing online dental anxiety support group in terms of perceived level of anxiety since accessing the group. An online questionnaire was completed by 91 individuals who accessed the... Read More about Self-reported efficacy of an online dental anxiety support group: A pilot study.

Consumption of carbonated drinks in adolescents: A transtheoretical analysis (2006)
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Buchanan, H., & Coulson, N. S. (2007). Consumption of carbonated drinks in adolescents: A transtheoretical analysis. Child: Care, Health and Development, 33(4), 441-447. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.2006.00691.x

Background: Adolescents consume a high level of carbonated drinks and this may have significant adverse effects for their weight and oral health. Therefore, we examined the application of key constructs of the Transtheoretical Model (stages of change... Read More about Consumption of carbonated drinks in adolescents: A transtheoretical analysis.

Student attendance at dental checkups: An application of the transtheoretical model (2002)
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Coulson, N. S., & Buchanan, H. (2002). Student attendance at dental checkups: An application of the transtheoretical model. Health Education Journal, 61(4), 309-319. https://doi.org/10.1177/001789690206100404

Objective To examine the application of key constructs of the Transtheoretical Model (stages of change and decisional balance) to attendance at dental checkups with a student sample. Method A questionnaire was completed by 224 students from the Unive... Read More about Student attendance at dental checkups: An application of the transtheoretical model.

Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: An exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences
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Buchanan, H., & Coulson, N. S. Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: An exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences

Objectives: In recent years, Internet access has grown markedly providing individuals with new opportunities for online information retrieval, psychological advice and support. The objectives of the present study were to explore the context through w... Read More about Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: An exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences.

Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington’s Disease online support group
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S., Buchanan, H., & Aubeeluck, A. Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington’s Disease online support group

Objective: Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited disorder, characterised by a progressive degeneration of the brain. Due to the nature of the symptoms, the genetic element of the disease and the fact that there is no cure, HD patients and those... Read More about Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington’s Disease online support group.