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Evaluation of a Glass-ionomer sealant applied to erupting permanent molars in children (2013)
Journal Article
Caregiver stress in traumatic brain injury (2013)
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Aims Many patients experience physical, behavioural, cognitive and emotional problems following traumatic brain injury (TBI). They may require continuing care for many years, most of which is provided by informal caregivers, such as spouses, parents... Read More about Caregiver stress in traumatic brain injury.
Mobile technology: streamlining practice and improving care (2013)
Journal Article
The use of mobile phones in care delivery has the potential to improve the way in which care is delivered. When implemented effectively, mobile technologies can empower patients and enhance communication between patients and their health-care provide... Read More about Mobile technology: streamlining practice and improving care.
Health of community nurses: a case for workplace wellness schemes (2013)
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Community nursing is associated with stress and burnout, which can impact heavily on the individual and the NHS both economically and on the quality of patient care. Recent Government publications have called for an increase in workplace health schem... Read More about Health of community nurses: a case for workplace wellness schemes.
Health behaviours and attitudes towards being role models (2013)
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Nurses are often viewed by the general public as role models for health. This study investigated health behaviours in pre-registered nurses and their attitudes towards being role models to their patients. In total, 540 pre-registered nurses self-repo... Read More about Health behaviours and attitudes towards being role models.
A systematic review of workplace health promotion interventions for increasing physical activity (2013)
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Purpose The benefits of an active lifestyle are widely documented, yet studies show that only a small proportion of adults engage in sufficient levels of physical activity. The workplace presents an ideal avenue for delivering initiatives to promo... Read More about A systematic review of workplace health promotion interventions for increasing physical activity.
Five-year workplace wellness intervention in the NHS (2013)
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aims: Poor health and well-being has been observed among NHS staff and has become a key focus in current public health policy. The objective of this study was to deliver and evaluate a five-year employee wellness programme aimed at improving the hea... Read More about Five-year workplace wellness intervention in the NHS.
An evaluation of the effects of the smoking ban at an acute NHS trust (2013)
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The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a complete smoking ban at an NHS Trust focusing on the attitudes, compliance and smoking behaviour of NHS Staff on the smoke-free NHS policy. Questionnaires were distributed to staff 17 months a... Read More about An evaluation of the effects of the smoking ban at an acute NHS trust.
Effects of text messaging in addition to emails on physical activity among university and college employees in the UK (2013)
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Objectives To test the effects of adding text messages to weekly email communications on recipients’ total physical activity (leisure-time; workplace; domestic and garden; and active transportation) in employees of universities and colleges in th... Read More about Effects of text messaging in addition to emails on physical activity among university and college employees in the UK.
Should nurses be role models for health? (2013)
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