All Outputs (7)

"Have we done enough?" A cross-condition exploration of the experiences of parents caring for a child with an appearance-affecting condition or injury (2021)
Journal Article

Children and young people (CYP) with appearance-affecting conditions/injuries report common pervasive psychosocial difficulties, regardless of cause, nature or extent of their visible differences. Parents or carers can also experience psychosocial di... Read More about "Have we done enough?" A cross-condition exploration of the experiences of parents caring for a child with an appearance-affecting condition or injury.

The role of community centre-based arts, leisure and social activities in promoting adult well-being and healthy lifestyles (2013)
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Developed countries are experiencing high levels of mental and physical illness associated with long term health conditions, unhealthy lifestyles and an ageing population. Given the limited capacity of the formal health care sector to address these p... Read More about The role of community centre-based arts, leisure and social activities in promoting adult well-being and healthy lifestyles.

A longitudinal qualitative study of the journeys of single parents on Jobseeker's Allowance (2012)
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Associations between child development and women's attitudes to pregnacy and motherhood (2005)
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A woman's psychological state during pregnancy has been shown in previous research to be predictive of her adaptation to maternal functioning. Two hypotheses were examined: (a) women who have a negative attitude to pregnancy and motherhood have child... Read More about Associations between child development and women's attitudes to pregnacy and motherhood.

Perceptions of patient expectation for an antibiotic: A comparison of walk-in centre nurses and GPs (2004)
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Background. Patient expectation for a prescription is a recognized influence on GPs' prescribing, particularly in relation to the prescribing of antibiotics. Nurses are now able to supply antibiotics under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) in NHS walk-... Read More about Perceptions of patient expectation for an antibiotic: A comparison of walk-in centre nurses and GPs.

An evaluation of the First Parent Health Visitor Scheme (2002)
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Aims: To assess outcomes in families who received the First Parent Health Visitor Scheme (FPHVS), in comparison with families who received conventional ("generic") health visiting. Methods: Retrospective data on 2113 families were collected during 19... Read More about An evaluation of the First Parent Health Visitor Scheme.

An evaluation of the First Parent Visitor scheme: Prospective phase (1998)
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