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Promoting social and emotional wellbeing in schools
(Emerald, 2017-08-07)
Purpose
This paper provides a critical perspective on the international evidence on promoting young people s social and emotional wellbeing in schools. The challenges of integrating evidence-based interventions within ...
Enablers and challenges to occupational therapists’ research engagement: A qualitative study
(SAGE Publications, 2017-08-11)
Introduction: To develop occupational therapy s evidence base and improve its clinical outcomes, occupational therapists must
increase their research involvement. Barriers to research consumption and leadership are well ...
Screening of exosomal microRNAs from colorectal cancer cells
(IOS Press, 2017-01-03)
BACKGROUND: Cells release extracellular membrane vesicles including microvesicles known as exosomes. Exosomes contain microRNAs (miRNAs) however the full range within colorectal cancer cell secreted exosomes is unknown.OBJECTIVE: ...
Recovery-based training in mental health: Effects on staff knowledge and attitudes to recovery
(Informa Healthcare, 2017-07-26)
This longitudinal study describes the effects of recovery-based training on staff knowledge and attitudes to recovery. Mental health staff (n = 101) completed the study questionnaire (the Recovery Knowledge Inventory ...
Nurses' perceived stress and compassion following a mindfulness meditation and self compassion training
(SAGE Publications, 2017-09-18)
This pilot study explored the effects of a mindfulness meditation intervention on nurses' perceived stress and compassion. A quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design was used. Nurses (n=90) working at three university ...
Changing antibiotic prescribing in General Practice – The results of the SIMPle process evaluation
(Sciedu Press, 2017)
Objective: The Supporting the Improvement and Management of Prescribing for Urinary Tract Infections (SIMPle) study, a cluster randomized trial, sought to improve the quality of antibiotic prescribing for Urinary Tract ...
Prevention of neonatal pressure injuries
(Elsevier, 2017-10-27)
Pressure injuries in the neonatal unit can cause infection, unnecessary pain and have the potential for scarring. However there is a dearth of information available on this topic. Preventative strategies to address pressure ...
Survivorship care for postmenopausal breast cancer patients in Ireland: What do women want?
(Elsevier, 2017-04-01)
Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the concerns of postmenopausal breast cancer patients in Ireland and inform the development of a survivorship care plan.Method: A qualitative participatory approach was used. ...
Living with relapsed myeloma: Symptoms and self-care strategies
(Wiley, 2017-12-21)
Aims and Objectives: To explore which symptoms relapsed myeloma patients experience and what self-care strategies are used.Methods: This was a qualitative study utilising focus group interviews (n=4) with relapsed myeloma ...
The relevance of context in understanding health literacy skills: findings from a qualitative study
(Wiley, 2017-04-12)
BackgroundConceptualizing health literacy as a relational concept, which involves how individuals interact with complex health and social systems, requires a greater understanding of the context of people's health ...