All Outputs (9)

Using evidence-based principles to achieve sustained behavior change (2009)
Journal Article
Rumsey, N. (2009). Using evidence-based principles to achieve sustained behavior change. Wounds UK, 21(12),

This narrative review outlines the potential benefits of supporting clients to successfully change existing patterns of behavior in the context of wound care. In acknowledging the complexities involved in changing deeply ingrained patterns of behavio... Read More about Using evidence-based principles to achieve sustained behavior change.

South Asian community views about individuals with a disfigurement (2009)
Journal Article
Hughes, J., Naqvi, H., Saul, K., Williamson, H., Johnson, M., Rumsey, N., & Charlton, R. (2009). South Asian community views about individuals with a disfigurement. Diversity in Health and Care, 6(4), 241-253

There is a paucity of research exploring the views of different cultural and ethnic groups about individuals with a visible difference. This research is a priority area given that issues of disfigurement, stigma and shame may be particularly bound... Read More about South Asian community views about individuals with a disfigurement.

Quality of life and psychosocial adjustment to burn injury: Social functioning, body image, and health policy perspectives (2009)
Journal Article
Corry, N., Pruzinsky, T., & Rumsey, N. (2009). Quality of life and psychosocial adjustment to burn injury: Social functioning, body image, and health policy perspectives. International Review of Psychiatry, 21(6), 539-548. https://doi.org/10.3109/09540260903343901

This paper reviews four major topics related to the long-term psychosocial rehabilitation for burn survivors; (1) Body image adjustment process; (2) Social functioning challenges; (3) Interventions designed to address psychosocial rehabilitation chal... Read More about Quality of life and psychosocial adjustment to burn injury: Social functioning, body image, and health policy perspectives.

Researching body image and size (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Rumsey, N. (2009, June). Researching body image and size. Paper presented at Size Matters Conference, Bristol, UK

Researching appearance and disfigurement (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Rumsey, N. (2009, June). Researching appearance and disfigurement. Paper presented at Joint Seminar of the Centre of Appearance Research and Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, University of Bristol, UK

The trials and tribulations of researching appearance (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Rumsey, N. (2009, June). The trials and tribulations of researching appearance. Paper presented at Invited talk at University of Salford, Salford, UK

Using psychological principles to achieve sustained behaviour change (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Rumsey, N. (2009, May). Using psychological principles to achieve sustained behaviour change. Paper presented at International Conference of the European Wound Management Association, Helsinki, Finland

Perceptions of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) among UK health professionals (2009)
Journal Article
Kennedy, F., Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2009). Perceptions of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) among UK health professionals. Breast, 18(2), 89-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.breast.2009.01.004

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a complex medical entity which presents challenges for the health professionals who manage the treatment and support of the increasing numbers of women diagnosed with the condition. Health professionals' perceptions... Read More about Perceptions of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) among UK health professionals.

Social experience in 10-year-old children born with a cleft: Exploring psychosocial resilience (2009)
Journal Article
Borge, A. I., Feragen, K. B., & Rumsey, N. (2009). Social experience in 10-year-old children born with a cleft: Exploring psychosocial resilience. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 46(1), 65-74. https://doi.org/10.1597/07-124.1

Objective: The purposes of this study were to investigate self-reported social experience in 10-year-old children born with a cleft lip and/or palate and to gain a better understanding of variables implicated In psychosocial resilience. Design: Cross... Read More about Social experience in 10-year-old children born with a cleft: Exploring psychosocial resilience.