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Checking the carotid pulse: Diagnostic accuracy in students of the healthcare professions (2000)
Journal Article
Moule, P. (2000). Checking the carotid pulse: Diagnostic accuracy in students of the healthcare professions. Resuscitation, 44(3), 195-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0300-9572%2800%2900139-8

This study evaluated the competence of students of the healthcare professions to locate the carotid pulse using a computerised manikin, within 10 s. A sample of 105 students from physiotherapy, radiography, midwifery and nursing participated in measu... Read More about Checking the carotid pulse: Diagnostic accuracy in students of the healthcare professions.

Are manual gestures, verbal descriptors and pain radiation as reported by patients reliable indicators of myocardial infarction? Preliminary findings and implications (2000)
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Albarran, J. W., Durham, B., Chappel, G., Dwight, J., Gowers, J., & Albarran, J. (2000). Are manual gestures, verbal descriptors and pain radiation as reported by patients reliable indicators of myocardial infarction? Preliminary findings and implications. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 16(2), 98-110. https://doi.org/10.1054/iccn.2000.1484

Patients experiencing an episode of acute chest pain need to be assessed promptly and effectively to ensure optimal management. The aim of this study was to investigate whether there were specific aspects of patients' symptom reports which could be v... Read More about Are manual gestures, verbal descriptors and pain radiation as reported by patients reliable indicators of myocardial infarction? Preliminary findings and implications.

City-regions and the development of sustainable energy-supply systems (2000)
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Longhurst, J. W., McEvoy, D., McEvoy, D., Gibbs, D. C., & Longhurst, J. (2000). City-regions and the development of sustainable energy-supply systems. International Journal of Energy Research, 24(3), 215-237. https://doi.org/10.1002/%28SICI%291099-114X%2820000310%2924%3A3%3C215%3A%3AAID-ER576%3E3.0.CO%3B2-7

To achieve the CO2 reductions deemed necessary to limit the impact of adverse climate change will require real changes in the way we both use and supply energy. Although explicit international and national frameworks are necessary to facilitate reduc... Read More about City-regions and the development of sustainable energy-supply systems.

The grid that bridges the gap (2000)
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Knight, C. M., Moule, P., & Desbottes, Z. (2000). The grid that bridges the gap. Nurse Education Today, 20(2), 116-122. https://doi.org/10.1054/nedt.1999.0374

Since the introduction of the Diploma in Higher Education in Nursing Studies (Dip HE NS) at this Faculty, course evaluations have consistently reported students' fears and apprehensions which result from their perceived lack of practical ability. The... Read More about The grid that bridges the gap.

Managing quality of teaching and learning in the ophthalmic nursing course (2000)
Journal Article
Law, M. L. (2000). Managing quality of teaching and learning in the ophthalmic nursing course. Nurse Education Today, 20(2), 136-140. https://doi.org/10.1054/nedt.1999.0381

With auditing of teaching and learning in earnest by the Quality Assurance Agency for the Higher Education Funding Council, the nature of quality in education is top on the agenda for educational stakeholders. However, the nature of quality is diffic... Read More about Managing quality of teaching and learning in the ophthalmic nursing course.