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Computer-based learning objects in healthcare: the student experience (2010)
Journal Article
Blake, H. (in press). Computer-based learning objects in healthcare: the student experience. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 7(1), https://doi.org/10.2202/1548-923X.1939

Web-based computer learning objects, such as Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs), are becoming more commonplace in nursing and medical education. However, evaluation of RLOs specifically has been limited. The aim of the study was to determine how RLOs i... Read More about Computer-based learning objects in healthcare: the student experience.

The PAVE study (Physical Activity Virtual Education): development of reusable learning objects (RLOs) to enhance nursing students' knowledge and understanding of physical activity (2010)
Book Chapter
Blake, H., & Wharrad, H. (2010). The PAVE study (Physical Activity Virtual Education): development of reusable learning objects (RLOs) to enhance nursing students' knowledge and understanding of physical activity. In G. Baker, J. Falk-Whynes, & A. Sidorovitch (Eds.), Teaching for integrative learning. University of Nottingham. Centre for Integrative Learning

The aim of this project was to design, build and test two sustainable reusable learning objects (RLOs) for physical activity (PA) and provide opportunities to assess changes in knowledge and self-reported behaviour following exposure. The RLOs develo... Read More about The PAVE study (Physical Activity Virtual Education): development of reusable learning objects (RLOs) to enhance nursing students' knowledge and understanding of physical activity.

The price is right: making workplace wellness financially sustainable (2010)
Journal Article
Lee, S., Blake, H., & Lloyd, S. (2010). The price is right: making workplace wellness financially sustainable. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 3(1), https://doi.org/10.1108/17538351011031948

Purpose – The public health argument for developing and maintaining workplace wellness programmes in organisations is well‐documented, particularly within the healthcare sector which aims to “set the example” for workplace health. However, workplace... Read More about The price is right: making workplace wellness financially sustainable.

Hygiene and biosecurity: the language and politics of risk in an era of emerging infectious diseases (2009)
Journal Article
Brown, B., Nerlich, B., Crawford, P., Koteyko, N., & Carter, R. (2009). Hygiene and biosecurity: the language and politics of risk in an era of emerging infectious diseases. Sociology Compass, 3(5), https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-9020.2009.00230.x

Infectious diseases, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and avian influenza, have recently been high on the agenda of policy makers and the public. Although hygiene and biosecurity are preferred options for disease management, policy... Read More about Hygiene and biosecurity: the language and politics of risk in an era of emerging infectious diseases.

REFINE (Reducing Falls in In-patient Elderly): a randomised controlled trial (2009)
Journal Article
Vass, C. D., Sahota, O., Drummond, A., Kendrick, D., Gladman, J., Sach, T., …Grainge, M. (2009). REFINE (Reducing Falls in In-patient Elderly): a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 10, Article 83. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-10-83

Background: Falls in hospitals are common, resulting in injury and anxiety to patients, and large costs to NHS organisations. More than half of all in-patient falls in elderly people in acute care settings occur at the bedside, during transfers or wh... Read More about REFINE (Reducing Falls in In-patient Elderly): a randomised controlled trial.

Exercise intervention in brain injury: a pilot randomized study of Tai Chi Qigong (2009)
Journal Article
Blake, H., & Batson, M. (in press). Exercise intervention in brain injury: a pilot randomized study of Tai Chi Qigong. Clinical Rehabilitation, 23(7), https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215508101736

Objective: To examine the effects of a brief Tai Chi Chuan Qigong (‘Qigong’) exercise intervention on individuals with traumatic brain injury. Design: A single-centre randomized controlled trial pilot study. Setting: A registered charity day centre... Read More about Exercise intervention in brain injury: a pilot randomized study of Tai Chi Qigong.

Mobile phone technology in chronic disease management (2008)
Journal Article
Blake, H. (2008). Mobile phone technology in chronic disease management. Nursing Standard, 23(12), https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2008.11.23.12.43.c6728

Mobile phones are being used to improve nurse-patient communication and monitor health outcomes in chronic disease. Innovative applications of mobile technology are expected to increase over time in community management of cancer, heart disease, asth... Read More about Mobile phone technology in chronic disease management.

Seroprevalence and epidemiological correlates of Toxoplasma gondii infections among patients referred for hospital-based serological testing in Doha, Qatar (2008)
Journal Article
Abu-Madi, M. A., Al-Molawi, N., & Behnke, J. M. (2008). Seroprevalence and epidemiological correlates of Toxoplasma gondii infections among patients referred for hospital-based serological testing in Doha, Qatar. Parasites and Vectors, 1(1), Article 39. https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-1-39

Background: The city of Doha in Qatar has a high density of feral cats and there is a high risk of toxoplasmosis for the resident human population. No data currently exist for the prevalence of infection with Toxoplasma gondii in the city. Methods:... Read More about Seroprevalence and epidemiological correlates of Toxoplasma gondii infections among patients referred for hospital-based serological testing in Doha, Qatar.

General practitioners' views on reattribution for patients with medically unexplained symptoms: a questionnaire and qualitative study (2008)
Journal Article
Dowrick, C., Gask, L., Hughes, J. G., Charles-Jones, H., Hogg, J. A., Peters, S., …Morriss, R. K. (2008). General practitioners' views on reattribution for patients with medically unexplained symptoms: a questionnaire and qualitative study. BMC Family Practice, 9(46), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-9-46

Background: The successful introduction of new methods for managing medically unexplained symptoms in primary care is dependent to a large degree on the attitudes, experiences and expectations of practitioners. As part of an exploratory randomised... Read More about General practitioners' views on reattribution for patients with medically unexplained symptoms: a questionnaire and qualitative study.

Innovation in practice: mobile phone technology in patient care (2008)
Journal Article
Blake, H. (2008). Innovation in practice: mobile phone technology in patient care. British Journal of Community Nursing, 13(4), https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2008.13.4.29024

Mobile phones are becoming increasingly important in everyday life and now in healthcare. There has been a steady growth of information and communication technologies in health communication and technology is used progressively in telemedicine, wirel... Read More about Innovation in practice: mobile phone technology in patient care.

Interventions for dysphagia in acute stroke (Review) (2008)
Journal Article
Bath, P. M., Bath-Hextall, F., & Smithard, D. (2008). Interventions for dysphagia in acute stroke (Review). Cochrane Library, 2008(3), https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD000323

Background It is unclear how dysphagic patients should be fed and treated after acute stroke. Objectives The objective of this review was to assess the effect of different management strategies for dysphagic stroke patients, in particular how and... Read More about Interventions for dysphagia in acute stroke (Review).

Patients’ expectations of ‘first-contact care’ consultations with nurse and general practitioners in primary care (2007)
Journal Article
Redsell, S., Jackson, C., Stokes, T., Hastings, A., & Baker, R. (2007). Patients’ expectations of ‘first-contact care’ consultations with nurse and general practitioners in primary care. Quality in Primary Care, 15(1),

Background Patients’ attending UK primary care currently receive first-contact care services from nurses as well as general practitioners (GPs). Although randomised trials have reported higher satisfaction following nurse consultations,the relati... Read More about Patients’ expectations of ‘first-contact care’ consultations with nurse and general practitioners in primary care.

Multifactorial day hospital intervention to reduce falls in high risk older people in primary care: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN46584556] (2006)
Journal Article
Masud, T., Coupland, C., Drummond, A. E., Gladman, J. R., Kendrick, D., Sach, T., …Conroy, S. (2006). Multifactorial day hospital intervention to reduce falls in high risk older people in primary care: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN46584556]. Trials, 7(1), Article 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-7-5

Falls in older people are a major public health concern in terms of morbidity, mortality and cost. Previous studies suggest that multifactorial interventions can reduce falls, and many geriatric day hospitals are now offering falls intervention progr... Read More about Multifactorial day hospital intervention to reduce falls in high risk older people in primary care: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN46584556].

An evaluation of screening measures for cognitive impairment after stroke (2002)
Journal Article
Blake, H., McKinney, M., Treece, K., Lee, E., & Lincoln, N. (2002). An evaluation of screening measures for cognitive impairment after stroke. Age and Ageing, 31(6), https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/31.6.451

Objectives:?to assess the sensitivity and specificity of a screening battery for detecting cognitive impairment after stroke. Design:?a randomized controlled trial. Methods:?stroke patients were recruited from hospitals in three centres. Pati... Read More about An evaluation of screening measures for cognitive impairment after stroke.