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Perceptions of experiences with interprofessional collaboration in public health nursing: a qualitative analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Dahl, B. M., & Crawford, P. (2018). Perceptions of experiences with interprofessional collaboration in public health nursing: a qualitative analysis. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 32(2), 178-184. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2017.1386164

In public health nursing interprofessional collaboration has become a goal, however, there is little clarity on the distribution of responsibility or approach to cooperation between the professional groups. The aim of the study was to explore public... Read More about Perceptions of experiences with interprofessional collaboration in public health nursing: a qualitative analysis.

Timing of hospital admission in labour: latent versus active phase, mode of birth and intrapartum interventions: a correlational study (2017)
Journal Article
Rota, A., Antolini, E., Colciago, E., Nespoli, A., Borrelli, S. E., & Fumagalli, S. (2018). Timing of hospital admission in labour: latent versus active phase, mode of birth and intrapartum interventions: a correlational study. Women and Birth, 31(4), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2017.10.001

Background Hospitalization of women in latent labour often leads to a cascade of unnecessary intrapartum interventions, to avoid potential disadvantages the recommendation should be to stay at home to improve women’s experience and perinatal outco... Read More about Timing of hospital admission in labour: latent versus active phase, mode of birth and intrapartum interventions: a correlational study.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of non-pharmacological interventions to reduce the symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety in pregnant women (2017)
Journal Article
Evans, K., Morrell, C. J., & Spiby, H. (2018). Systematic review and meta-analysis of non-pharmacological interventions to reduce the symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety in pregnant women. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 74(2), 289-309. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13456

Aim To assess the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for pregnant women with symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety. Background Many pregnant women experience mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and could benefit from additional... Read More about Systematic review and meta-analysis of non-pharmacological interventions to reduce the symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety in pregnant women.

Defining the latent phase of labour: is it important? (2017)
Journal Article
Hundley, V. A., Way, S., Cheyne, H., Janssen, P., Gross, M., & Spiby, H. (2017). Defining the latent phase of labour: is it important?. Evidence Based Midwifery, 15(3),

Background and rationale. The latent phase of labour is recognised as a period of uncertainty for women and midwives. There is evidence from the literature of considerable variation in labour definitions and practice. Stimulated by discussion at an i... Read More about Defining the latent phase of labour: is it important?.

Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental illness: art as a means of recovery (2017)
Journal Article
Saavedra, J., Arias, S., Crawford, P., & Perez, E. (2018). Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental illness: art as a means of recovery. Arts and Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice, 10(3), 241-256. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2017.1381130

Background: In line with recovery theories, psychosocial programs for people diagnosed with severe mental illness (SMI) should focus more on wellbeing and social connectivity outcomes rather than clinical symptoms. This paper assesses the impact of c... Read More about Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental illness: art as a means of recovery.

Mapping midwifery and obstetric units in England (2017)
Journal Article
Walsh, D., Spiby, H., Grigg, C. P., Dodwell, M., McCourt, C., Culley, L., …Byers, S. (in press). Mapping midwifery and obstetric units in England. Midwifery, 56, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2017.09.009

Objective: to describe the configuration of midwifery units, both alongside&free-standing, and obstetric units in England. Design: national survey amongst Heads of Midwifery in English Maternity Services Setting: National Health Service (NHS) in En... Read More about Mapping midwifery and obstetric units in England.

Predictors of depressive symptoms in older adults living in care homes in Thailand (2017)
Journal Article
Tosangwarn, S., Clissett, P., & Blake, H. (2018). Predictors of depressive symptoms in older adults living in care homes in Thailand. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 32(1), 51-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2017.09.010

© 2017 Elsevier Inc. BACKGROUND: Thai culture traditionally abhors elders living in care homes due to the belief that this represents a dereliction of filial piety by their children, thus care homes are stigmatized as the domain of poor older adults... Read More about Predictors of depressive symptoms in older adults living in care homes in Thailand.

Exploring the COMFORT model for complex communication for physiotherapists in neurorehabilitation: a critical review (2017)
Journal Article
Pelaez, S., & Hall, M. C. (2017). Exploring the COMFORT model for complex communication for physiotherapists in neurorehabilitation: a critical review

Literature has evaluated the level of accomplishment of the Patient-centred care (PCC) model from physiotherapists working in Neurorehabilitation. Reviewing the literature has revealed a lack of kills, confidence and training by physiotherapists to c... Read More about Exploring the COMFORT model for complex communication for physiotherapists in neurorehabilitation: a critical review.

Understanding technology adoption and use by healthcare proferssionals using models of technology acceptance and q-methodology (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Ladan, M. A., Wharrad, H., & Windle, R. (2017). Understanding technology adoption and use by healthcare proferssionals using models of technology acceptance and q-methodology.

This study explores the use of models of technology acceptance (TAM and UTAUT) to understand technology adoption and use among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the clinical area in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Six themes were developed from both model... Read More about Understanding technology adoption and use by healthcare proferssionals using models of technology acceptance and q-methodology.

The Nottingham Fatigue After Stroke (NotFAST) Study: results from follow-up six months after stroke (2017)
Journal Article
Hawkins, L., Lincoln, N., Sprigg, N., Ward, N., Mistri, A., Tyrrell, P., …Drummond, A. E. (in press). The Nottingham Fatigue After Stroke (NotFAST) Study: results from follow-up six months after stroke. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 24(8), https://doi.org/10.1080/10749357.2017.1368912

Background: Post-stroke fatigue is common and disabling. Objectives: The aim of NotFAST was to examine factors associated with fatigue in stroke 3 survivors without depression, six months after stroke. Methods: Participants were recruited from four... Read More about The Nottingham Fatigue After Stroke (NotFAST) Study: results from follow-up six months after stroke.

Contributions of team climate in the study of interprofessional collaboration: a conceptual analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Bailey, C., Agreli, H. F., & Peduzzi, M. (in press). Contributions of team climate in the study of interprofessional collaboration: a conceptual analysis. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 31(6), https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2017.1351425

The concept of team climate is widely used to understand and evaluate working environments. It shares some important features with Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC). The four-factor theory of climate for work group innovation, which underpins tea... Read More about Contributions of team climate in the study of interprofessional collaboration: a conceptual analysis.

Psychological factors in chronic odema: a case control study (2017)
Journal Article
Moffatt, C. J., Aubeeluck, A., Doherty, D., Mortimer, P., & Quere, I. (2017). Psychological factors in chronic odema: a case control study. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 15(3), 252-261. https://doi.org/10.1089/lrb.2017.0022

Objective: To examine psychological health and perceived social support in patients with chronic oedema (CO). Methods: A random sample of patients who had been previously identified with in a chronic oedema (CO) service in an urban area of south wes... Read More about Psychological factors in chronic odema: a case control study.

'Don't judge me': narratives of living with FGM (2017)
Journal Article
McGarry, J., & Recchia, N. (2017). 'Don't judge me': narratives of living with FGM. International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, 10(1), 4-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHRH-10-2016-0016

Purpose: To facilitate a participant led arts based workshop survivors of FGM in order to explore their experiences and impact of FGM on health and wellbeing. To use the artefacts to inform development of an e-learning resource. Design/methodology/a... Read More about 'Don't judge me': narratives of living with FGM.

Disorientation, self-awareness and ongoing learning: student midwives’ experiences of clinical placements in Italy (2017)
Journal Article
Borrelli, S. E., Cattaneo, A., Recalcati, R., & Nespoli, A. (2017). Disorientation, self-awareness and ongoing learning: student midwives’ experiences of clinical placements in Italy. Midirs Midwifery Digest, 27(3),

Objective: To explore student midwives’ perspectives, experiences and concerns regarding clinical placements in the Italian setting. Design: A qualitative phenomenological study was undertaken, with data collected through semi-structured interviews... Read More about Disorientation, self-awareness and ongoing learning: student midwives’ experiences of clinical placements in Italy.

Digital technology to facilitate Proactive Assessment of Obesity Risk during Infancy (ProAsk): a feasibility study (2017)
Journal Article
Redsell, S. A., Rose, J., Weng, S., Ablewhite, J., Swift, J. A., Siriwardena, A. N., …Glazebrook, C. (2017). Digital technology to facilitate Proactive Assessment of Obesity Risk during Infancy (ProAsk): a feasibility study. BMJ Open, 7(9), Article e017694. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017694

Objective: To assess the feasibility and acceptability of using digital technology for Proactive Assessment of Obesity Risk during Infancy (ProAsk) with the UK health visitors (HVs) and parents. Design: Multicentre, pre- and post-intervention feas... Read More about Digital technology to facilitate Proactive Assessment of Obesity Risk during Infancy (ProAsk): a feasibility study.

Participatory theatre and mental health recovery: a narrative inquiry (2017)
Journal Article
Torrissen, W., & Stickley, T. (2018). Participatory theatre and mental health recovery: a narrative inquiry. Perspectives in Public Health, 138(1), 47-54. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913917723944

Aims: To identify the potential relationship between participation in theatre and mental health recovery. To give voice to the stories told by participants of Teater Vildenvei, a theatre company that has been part of the rehabilitation programme for... Read More about Participatory theatre and mental health recovery: a narrative inquiry.

Different healthy habits between northern and southern Spanish school children (2017)
Journal Article
Arriscado, D., Knox, E., Zabala, M., Zurita-Ortega, F., Dalmau, J. M., & Muros Molina, J. J. (2017). Different healthy habits between northern and southern Spanish school children. Journal of Public Health, 25(6), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-017-0823-2

Aim: Healthy habits are influenced by several factors such as, geographical location. The aims of this study were to describe and compare healthy habits within two populations of sixth-grade primary school children (aged 11-12 years) from Northern an... Read More about Different healthy habits between northern and southern Spanish school children.

Preparing Masters level mental health nurses to work within a wellness paradigm: findings from the eMenthe project (2017)
Journal Article
Doyle, L., Ellilä, H., Jormfeldt, H., Lahti, M., Higgins, A., Keogh, B., …Kilkku, N. (2018). Preparing Masters level mental health nurses to work within a wellness paradigm: findings from the eMenthe project. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 27(2), 823-832. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12370

Mental health promotion remains an important component of mental health nursing practice. Supporting wellness at both individual and societal levels has been identified as one of the key tenets of mental health promotion. However, the prevailing biom... Read More about Preparing Masters level mental health nurses to work within a wellness paradigm: findings from the eMenthe project.