A cross sectional, observational survey to assess levels and predictors of psychological wellbeing in adults with epidermolysis bullosa (EB)
(2013)
Journal Article
Dures, E., Rumsey, N., Morris, M., & Gleeson, K. (2013). A cross sectional, observational survey to assess levels and predictors of psychological wellbeing in adults with epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Health Psychology Research, 1(e4), 16-20
Approaching parents to take part in a cleft gene bank: A qualitative pilot study (2012)
Journal Article
Williams, L., Dures, E., Waylen, A., Ireland, T., Rumsey, N., & Sandy, J. (2012). Approaching parents to take part in a cleft gene bank: A qualitative pilot study. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 49(4), 425-436. https://doi.org/10.1597/10-086Objective: A gene bank, comprising genetic material and environmental and family history data, is being established in the United Kingdom to improve the understanding of the etiology of orofacial clefting (OFC). This study aimed to identify factors t... Read More about Approaching parents to take part in a cleft gene bank: A qualitative pilot study.
The psychosocial impact of Epidermolysis bullosa (2011)
Journal Article
Dures, E., Morris, M., Gleeson, K., & Rumsey, N. (2011). The psychosocial impact of Epidermolysis bullosa. Qualitative Health Research, 21(6), 771-782. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732311400431Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a disease in which the skin blisters in response to minimal friction, causing painful wounds. Despite the potentially severe nature of epidermolysis bullosa, research on the psychosocial issues is scarce. The aims of the... Read More about The psychosocial impact of Epidermolysis bullosa.
Mixed methods in health psychology: Theoretical and practical considerations of the third paradigm (2011)
Journal Article
Gleeson, K., Morris, M., Dures, E., & Rumsey, N. (2011). Mixed methods in health psychology: Theoretical and practical considerations of the third paradigm. Journal of Health Psychology, 16(2), 332-341. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105310377537This article has two purposes: to examine why mixed methods is a legitimate approach particularly well suited to health psychology; and to describe the challenges inherent in conducting mixed methods research. First, arguments justifying the status o... Read More about Mixed methods in health psychology: Theoretical and practical considerations of the third paradigm.
'You're whatever the patient needs at the time'; The impact on health and social care professionals of supporting people with epidermolysis bullosa (2010)
Journal Article
Dures, E., Morris, M., Gleeson, K., & Rumsey, N. (2010). 'You're whatever the patient needs at the time'; The impact on health and social care professionals of supporting people with epidermolysis bullosa. Chronic Illness, 6(3), 215-227. https://doi.org/10.1177/1742395310377006Objectives: Professionals working with people who encounter pain and suffering can experience adverse emotional effects themselves. However, to provide effective support it is necessary to understand specific work-related experiences and contexts. Th... Read More about 'You're whatever the patient needs at the time'; The impact on health and social care professionals of supporting people with epidermolysis bullosa.
Assessing the long-term benefits of surgical intervention in adults with strabismus (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Jackson, S., Rumsey, N., Morris, M., & Harrad, R. (2008, September). Assessing the long-term benefits of surgical intervention in adults with strabismus. Poster presented at DHP/EHPS Conference, Bath, UK
Assessing the long-term benefits of corrective surgery in adults with an eye misalignment (strabismus) (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Jackson, S., Rumsey, N., Morris, M., & Harrad, R. (2008, July). Assessing the long-term benefits of corrective surgery in adults with an eye misalignment (strabismus). Paper presented at Appearance Matters 3, Bristol, UK
"Ur skin is the thing that everyone sees and you cant change it!": Exploring the appearance-related concerns of young people with psoriasis (2007)
Journal Article
Fox, F. E., Rumsey, N., & Morris, M. (2007). "Ur skin is the thing that everyone sees and you cant change it!": Exploring the appearance-related concerns of young people with psoriasis. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 10(2), 133-141. https://doi.org/10.1080/13638490701217594Purpose: The failure of research to capture the qualitative experiences of young people who have chronic skin conditions means that their psychosocial needs are poorly understood. Using a grounded theory approach, this study facilitated group discuss... Read More about "Ur skin is the thing that everyone sees and you cant change it!": Exploring the appearance-related concerns of young people with psoriasis.
Doing synchronous online focus groups with young people: Methodological reflections (2007)
Journal Article
Fox, F. E., Morris, M., & Rumsey, N. (2007). Doing synchronous online focus groups with young people: Methodological reflections. Qualitative Health Research, 17(4), 539-547. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732306298754Although online focus groups are emerging as a worthwhile methodological approach for qualitative researchers, reporting has been constrained in several ways. The majority of studies report asynchronous groups, whereas others employ synchronous excha... Read More about Doing synchronous online focus groups with young people: Methodological reflections.
The psychosocial benefits of corrective surgery for adults with strabismus (2006)
Journal Article
Morris, M., Jackson, S., Harrad, R. A., & Rumsey, N. (2006). The psychosocial benefits of corrective surgery for adults with strabismus. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 90(7), 883-888. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.2005.089516Background: Few papers have addressed the psychological impact of strabismus in adults, with none comparing preoperative and postoperative data using standardised questionnaires relating surgical results and psychosocial outcomes. Methods: 46 partici... Read More about The psychosocial benefits of corrective surgery for adults with strabismus.
Fluctuations of body image states in daily life: an exploration of women’s experiences (2006)
Journal Article
Dures, E., & Rumsey, N. (2006). Fluctuations of body image states in daily life: an exploration of women’s experiences