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The experiences of spirituality among adults with mental health difficulties: a qualitative systematic review (2019)
Journal Article
Milner, K., Crawford, P., Edgley, A., Hare-Duke, L., & Slade, M. (2019). The experiences of spirituality among adults with mental health difficulties: a qualitative systematic review. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 29, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1017/s2045796019000234

Aims Despite an increasing awareness of the importance of spirituality in mental health contexts, a ‘religiosity gap’ exists in the difference in value placed on spirituality and religion by professionals compared with service users. This may be du... Read More about The experiences of spirituality among adults with mental health difficulties: a qualitative systematic review.

Characteristics of mental health recovery narratives: systematic review and narrative synthesis (2019)
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Llewellyn-Beardsley, J., Rennick-Egglestone, S., Callard, F., Crawford, P., Farkas, M., Hui, A., …Slade, M. (2019). Characteristics of mental health recovery narratives: systematic review and narrative synthesis. PLoS ONE, 14(3), Article e0214678. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214678

Background Narratives of recovery from mental health distress have played a central role in the establishment of the recovery paradigm within mental health policy and practice. As use of recovery narratives increases within services, it is critica... Read More about Characteristics of mental health recovery narratives: systematic review and narrative synthesis.

Mental health and the media: from illness to wellbeing (2019)
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Atanasova, D., Koteyko, D., Brown, N., & Crawford, P. (2019). Mental health and the media: from illness to wellbeing. Sociology Compass, 13(5), Article e12678. https://doi.org/10.1111/soc4.12678

The media are a main source of information about mental health for many people and an ever-growing body of literature is evaluating their coverage of the topic. To help keep track of such research, several comprehensive but now dated literature revie... Read More about Mental health and the media: from illness to wellbeing.

Stronger together: learning from an interdisciplinary dementia, arts and well-being network (DA&WN) (2019)
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Tischler, V., Schneider, J., Morgner, C., Crawford, P., Dening, T., Brooker, D., …Harvey, K. (2019). Stronger together: learning from an interdisciplinary dementia, arts and well-being network (DA&WN). Arts and Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice, 11(3), 272-277. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2018.1534252

There is increasing interest in the use of arts and creative activity to enhance dementia care (e.g. Beard, 2012; Cowl & Gaugler, 2014; Young, Camic & Tischler, 2016), and to bring together and support professionals and those who use services, see Cr... Read More about Stronger together: learning from an interdisciplinary dementia, arts and well-being network (DA&WN).

Care pathways in the transition of patients between district psychiatric hospital centres (DPCs) and community mental health services (2018)
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Sather, E. W., Svindseth, M. F., Crawford, P., & Iversen, V. C. (2018). Care pathways in the transition of patients between district psychiatric hospital centres (DPCs) and community mental health services. Health Science Reports, 1(5), Article e37. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.37

Rationale, aims, and objectives: Patients with mental health problems experience numerous transitions into and out of the hospital. Primary care providers have mixed success in identifying and managing patients' needs. This study explores health pers... Read More about Care pathways in the transition of patients between district psychiatric hospital centres (DPCs) and community mental health services.

Capoeira for beginners: self-benefit for, and community action by, new Capoeiristas (2018)
Journal Article
Jordan, M., Wright, E. J., Purser, A., Grundy, A., Joyes, E., Wright, N., …Manning, N. (2018). Capoeira for beginners: self-benefit for, and community action by, new Capoeiristas. Sport, Education and Society, 24(7), 756-769. https://doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2018.1441145

Capoeira could be defined as a Brazilian martial art and game to be played. This research explored how capoeira play might be considered to facilitate connectedness amongst newly-recruited persons, plus any other ramifications of capoeira involvement... Read More about Capoeira for beginners: self-benefit for, and community action by, new Capoeiristas.

Perceptions of experiences with interprofessional collaboration in public health nursing: a qualitative analysis (2017)
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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.

Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental illness: art as a means of recovery (2017)
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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.

The use of music in Mutual Recovery: a qualitative pilot study (2017)
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Callahan, K., Schlozman, S., Beresin, E., & Crawford, P. (2017). The use of music in Mutual Recovery: a qualitative pilot study. Journal of Applied Arts and Health, 8(1), 103-114. https://doi.org/10.1386/jaah.8.1.103_1

Mutual Recovery involves caregivers and their clients mutually participating in artistic endeavours to foster resilience in both parties. A qualitative enquiry into the use of group music making (referred to as a ‘Music Jam’) between both the caregiv... Read More about The use of music in Mutual Recovery: a qualitative pilot study.

Representations of mental health and arts participation in the national and local British press, 2007-2015 (2017)
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Atanasova, D., Koteyko, N., Brown, B., & Crawford, P. (2019). Representations of mental health and arts participation in the national and local British press, 2007-2015. Health, 23(1), 3-20. https://doi.org/10.1177/1363459317708823

We analysed news articles published in national and local British newspapers between 2007 and 2015 to understand 1) how mental health and arts participation were framed and 2) how the relationships between participants in arts initiatives were concep... Read More about Representations of mental health and arts participation in the national and local British press, 2007-2015.

'I couldn't even talk to the patient': barriers to communicating with cancer patients as perceived by nursing students (2017)
Journal Article
Lin, M., Hsu, W., Hung, M., Su, Y., Crawford, P., & Tang, C. (2017). 'I couldn't even talk to the patient': barriers to communicating with cancer patients as perceived by nursing students. European Journal of Cancer Care, 26(4), Article e12648. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12648

Communication is closely related to safe practice and patient outcomes. Given that most clinicians fall into routines when communicating with patients, it is important to address communication issues early. This study explores Taiwanese nursing stude... Read More about 'I couldn't even talk to the patient': barriers to communicating with cancer patients as perceived by nursing students.

Recovery and creative practices in people with severe mental illness: evaluating well-being and social inclusion (2017)
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Saavedra, J., Perez, E., Crawford, P., & Arias, S. (2018). Recovery and creative practices in people with severe mental illness: evaluating well-being and social inclusion. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40(8), 905-911. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1278797

Purpose: This mixed (quantitative-qualitative) study evaluates the impact of an artistic workshop on a group of people with severe mental illness. This study focuses on the impact of creative practices on well-being and social inclusion outcomes. Me... Read More about Recovery and creative practices in people with severe mental illness: evaluating well-being and social inclusion.

Effects of a mutual recovery intervention on mental health in depressed elderly community-dwelling adults: a pilot study (2017)
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Wang, C., Hua, Y., Fu, H., Cheng, L., Qian, W., Liu, J., …Dai, J. (2017). Effects of a mutual recovery intervention on mental health in depressed elderly community-dwelling adults: a pilot study. BMC Public Health, 17, Article 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-016-3930-z

Background The prevalence of depression in the elderly is growing worldwide, and the population aging in China makes depression a major health problem for the elderly adults and a tremendous burden to the society. Effective interventions should be... Read More about Effects of a mutual recovery intervention on mental health in depressed elderly community-dwelling adults: a pilot study.

Kundalini yoga as mutual recovery: a feasibility study including children in care and their carers (2016)
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Perez, E., Ball, M., Brown, P., Crepaz-Keay, D., Haslam-Jones, E., & Crawford, P. (2016). Kundalini yoga as mutual recovery: a feasibility study including children in care and their carers. Journal of Children's Services, 11(4), 261-282. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCS-11-2015-0034

This is a mixed-methods feasibility study to test whether incorporating a 20-week Kundalini yoga program into a children’s home community improves wellbeing outcomes. Feasibility was assessed through recruitment and retention rates as well as partici... Read More about Kundalini yoga as mutual recovery: a feasibility study including children in care and their carers.

Exploring the acceptability of innovative technology: a pilot study using LENA with parents of young deaf children in the UK (2016)
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Allen, S., Crawford, P., & Mulla, I. (2017). Exploring the acceptability of innovative technology: a pilot study using LENA with parents of young deaf children in the UK. Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 33(2), https://doi.org/10.1177/0265659016671168

Early intervention is widely recommended for children at risk of difficulties with speech, language and communication. Evidence for effective practice remains limited due in part to inherent difficulties in defining complex interventions and measurin... Read More about Exploring the acceptability of innovative technology: a pilot study using LENA with parents of young deaf children in the UK.

The power of shared philosophy: a study of midwives' perceptions of alternative birth care in Norway (2016)
Journal Article
Helberget, L., Fylkesnes, A., Crawford, P., & Svindseth, M. (2016). The power of shared philosophy: a study of midwives' perceptions of alternative birth care in Norway. British Journal of Midwifery, 24(2), 101-107. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2016.24.2.101

Aims: The aim of this study was to explore important factors that promote the best possible health for mother and child during pregnancy, birth and post-birth in an alternative birth clinic (ABC) in Norway. Design: The authors used in-depth interv... Read More about The power of shared philosophy: a study of midwives' perceptions of alternative birth care in Norway.

The rules of the game in graduate entry nursing: a longitudinal case study (2015)
Journal Article
Stacey, G., Pollock, K., & Crawford, P. (2016). The rules of the game in graduate entry nursing: a longitudinal case study. Nurse Education Today, 36, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2015.09.016

Background Graduate Entry Nursing programmes are pre-registration nursing curricula designed for candidates who already have a health related degree. The programmes aim to attract highly motivated individuals who have a commitment to nursing and h... Read More about The rules of the game in graduate entry nursing: a longitudinal case study.

The role of noise in clinical environments with particular reference to mental health care: a narrative review (2015)
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Brown, B., Rutherford, P., & Crawford, P. (in press). The role of noise in clinical environments with particular reference to mental health care: a narrative review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 52, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.04.020

Background: There is a large literature suggesting that noise can be detrimental to health and numerous policy documents have promoted noise abatement in clinical settings. Objectives: This paper documents the role of noise in clinical environments... Read More about The role of noise in clinical environments with particular reference to mental health care: a narrative review.

Cognitive and social functioning correlates of employment among people with severe mental illness (2015)
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Saavedra, J., López, M., González, S., Arias, S., & Crawford, P. (2015). Cognitive and social functioning correlates of employment among people with severe mental illness. Community Mental Health Journal, 52(7), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-015-9874-4

We assess how social and cognitive functioning is associated to gaining employment for 213 people diagnosed with severe mental illness taking part in employment programs in Andalusia (Spain). We used the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuro... Read More about Cognitive and social functioning correlates of employment among people with severe mental illness.

A case study exploring the experience of graduate entry nursing students when learning in practice (2015)
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Stacey, G., Pollock, K., & Crawford, P. (2015). A case study exploring the experience of graduate entry nursing students when learning in practice. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 71(9), https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12673

Aim. To explore how Graduate Entry Nursing students present and position themselves in practice in response to anti-intellectualist stereotypes and assessment structures. Background. A complex background turbulence exists in nurse education which in... Read More about A case study exploring the experience of graduate entry nursing students when learning in practice.