School of Nursing and Midwifery
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A qualitative study of health care providers’ perceptions and experiences of patients bypassing primary healthcare facilities: a focus from Nigeria
(Article)Background The healthcare referral system is designed to ensure that patients receive the best care at the appropriate level, as well as improving access to different levels of care. However, approximately 60-90% of ... -
The association between treatment adherence to nicotine patches and smoking cessation in pregnancy: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
(Article)Introduction: In nonpregnant “quitters,” adherence to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) increases smoking cessation. We investigated relationships between adherence to placebo or NRT patches and cessation in pregnancy, ... -
A quantitative longitudinal study to explore factors which influence maternal self-efficacy among Chinese primiparous women during the initial postpartum period
(Article)Background: parenting during infancy is highly problematic for Chinese primiparous women. As an important determinant of good parenting, maternal self-efficacy (MSE) should be paid more attention by researchers. At present, ... -
Reflections on an educational intervention to encourage midwives to work in a continuity of care model – explanation and potential solution
(Article)Objective To explore barriers and facilitators for midwives working in a midwifery continuity of carer model, and to assess if an educational intervention could help address some of these barriers, designed to help achieve ... -
Perspectives on what schools and mental health services can do about bullying of adolescents with severe emotional health conditions
(Article)Despite evidence identifying bullying as leading to severe distress, few studies have focused on bullied adolescents with existing mental health conditions. With increasing prevalence rates, it is necessary to understand ... -
Changes in maternal self-efficacy, postnatal depression symptoms and social support among Chinese primiparous women during the initial postpartum period: A longitudinal study
(Article)Background: There are many parenting problems during infancy for Chinese primiparous women. As an important determinant of good parenting, maternal self-efficacy (MSE) should be paid more attention by researchers. At ... -
Chinese primiparous women’s experiences of the traditional postnatal practice of Doing the month: A descriptive method study
(Article)Aim: “Doing the month” has been a traditionally postnatal practice that women follow for one full month after giving birth. The aim of this study was to explore Chinese primiparous women’s experience of “Doing the month” ... -
Exploring primary care responses to domestic violence and abuse (DVA): Operationalisation of a national initiative in one area of the United Kingdom
(Article)Purpose In the UK, the Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) initiative has been developed for use within primary care to support women survivors of domestic violence and abuse (DVA). However, while evaluated ... -
Nurse led research – developing the evidence base for fertility nursing practice
(Conference)Nurses work across a range of clinical environments, undertaking different roles and responsibilities, but our primary goal is the same: to act as a patient’s advocate and provide optimal care based on evidence obtained ... -
The role of Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialists in British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy registered centres: a UK survey of practice
(Article)Aim: To identify Endometriosis Nurse Specialists’ roles and responsibilities within accredited Endocentres, how these align with the Royal College of Nursing Skills Framework, and potential for development to improve patient ... -
The use of mid-arm circumference for the estimation of adult body weight: A post mortem computed tomography approach
(Article)Purpose: Cadaver body weight (BW) is to be documented, where possible, in all forensic autopsy examinations.However, it may not always be possible to ascertain an accurate BW if, for example, functioning weighing equipment is ... -
Accountability issues in an English emergency department: A nursing perspective
(Article)Introduction: Nurses confront doubts about their accountability and how it affects their clinical practice daily in the complex environment of an emergency department. Therefore, nurses’ experiences can provide vital ... -
‘The rollercoaster’: a qualitative study of midwifery students’ experiences affecting their mental wellbeing.
(Article)Objective: midwifery student mental wellbeing is an important consideration for the sus-tainability of the profession, however it has seldom been the subject of empirical research. Previous studies of the lived experience ... -
The Role of Balanced Time Perspective on Student Well-being and Mental Health: A Mixed-Methods Study
(Article)This two-phase mixed-methods study examined the effects of Time Perspective (TP) and Balanced Time Perspective (BTP) on the subjective well-being (SWB), and psychological health of first year undergraduates. Phase 1 used ... -
The effectiveness of an interactive audio-tactile map for the process of cognitive mapping and recall among people with visual impairments
(Article)Background: People with visual impairments can experience numerous challenges navigating unfamiliar environments. Systems that operate as prenavigation tools can assist such individuals. This mixed-methods study examined ... -
Seeing is believing: The effect of prison-based insight-days on student nurses’ perceptions of undertaking practice placements within a prison healthcare environment
(Article)Prisoners' access to healthcare should mirror that of the general public, but is adversely affected by challenges in recruiting nurses to work in custodial settings, potentially impacting on prisoner well-being. To address ... -
There is substantial variation in maternity care processes and outcomes among maternity care providers: what can midwives do with the evidence from the 2016/17 clinical report from the National Maternity and Perinatal Audit
(Conference)After three years, The National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA) continues to provide evidence of substantial variation in the care of women and babies in Great Britain. Whilst some variation is inevitable and may ... -
Experiencing place identity and place belongingness at a children’s hospice: Parents’ perspectives
(Article)Children’s hospices are key players in the provision of palliative care services for families with children with life-limiting conditions (LLCs). However, evidence suggests that some of the negative terminology/language ...
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