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The psychology of appearance: why health psychologists should “do looks” (2008)
Journal Article
Rumsey, N. (2008). The psychology of appearance: why health psychologists should “do looks”

Societal interest in appearance has a long history, but has never been more prevalent than now. Messages associating physical attractiveness with success and happiness are unremitting; researchers and commentators consider that extensive, and for... Read More about The psychology of appearance: why health psychologists should “do looks”.

The challenge of being diagnosed and treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) (2008)
Journal Article
Kennedy, F., Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2008). The challenge of being diagnosed and treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(2), 103-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2007.09.007

Following the introduction of the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) in the UK increasing numbers of women are diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). In DCIS, the cancer cells are confined to the ducts of the breast... Read More about The challenge of being diagnosed and treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

Considerations for the provision of psychosocial services for families following paediatric burn injury-A quantitative study (2008)
Journal Article
Phillips, C., & Rumsey, N. (2008). Considerations for the provision of psychosocial services for families following paediatric burn injury-A quantitative study. Burns, 34(1), 56-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2006.12.003

The purpose of the study was to quantify and report levels of psychosocial distress in a sample of parents of burned children to inform evidence-based recommendations for psychosocial support programmes. This paper reports on the cross-sectional quan... Read More about Considerations for the provision of psychosocial services for families following paediatric burn injury-A quantitative study.