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Research dissemination: The art of writing an abstract for conferences (2006)
Journal Article
Devitt, P., & Coad, J. (2006). Research dissemination: The art of writing an abstract for conferences. Nurse Education in Practice, 6(2), 112-116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2005.08.003

This article aims to assist readers with developing an abstract for a conference in order to have a paper accepted for presentation at a conference, whether it is in poster or an oral format. This is important as the authors argue that use of confere... Read More about Research dissemination: The art of writing an abstract for conferences.

Analysis of clinical decision-making in multi-disciplinary cancer teams (2006)
Journal Article
Donovan, J. L., Blazeby, J. M., Wilson, L., Metcalfe, C., Nicklin, J. K., & English, R. (2006). Analysis of clinical decision-making in multi-disciplinary cancer teams. Annals of Oncology, 17(3), 457-460. https://doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdj102

Management decisions for patients with cancer are frequently taken within the context of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT). There is little known, however, about decision-making at team meetings and whether MDT decisions are all implemented. This study... Read More about Analysis of clinical decision-making in multi-disciplinary cancer teams.

An exploration of the ‘value-added’ of higher education for the health and social care workforce: The lecturers’ perspectives (2006)
Journal Article
Girot, E., Miers, M., Coles, J., & Wilkinson, G. (2006). An exploration of the ‘value-added’ of higher education for the health and social care workforce: The lecturers’ perspectives. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 31(1), 121-133. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602930500262429

As part of a larger case study, this co-operative inquiry explores the lecturers' perspectives of the added value of the higher education experience of mixed ability groups of experienced care workers undertaking a 60 credit Certificate in Empowering... Read More about An exploration of the ‘value-added’ of higher education for the health and social care workforce: The lecturers’ perspectives.

Fatigue in gynaecological cancer patients: A pilot study (2006)
Journal Article
Prue, G., Rankin, J., Cramp, F. (., Allen, J., & Gracey, J. (2006). Fatigue in gynaecological cancer patients: A pilot study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 14(1), 78-83. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-005-0830-7

Rationale: Fatigue is a frequent complaint of women with cancer. However, the incidence of fatigue has not been well studied, in particular gynaecological cancer, which despite its prevalence has received minimal investigation. Goals of work: The stu... Read More about Fatigue in gynaecological cancer patients: A pilot study.

Just a piece of paper? A qualitative exploration of same-sex couples’ multiple conceptions of civil partnership and marriage (2006)
Journal Article
Clarke, V., Burgoyne, C., & Burns, M. (2006). Just a piece of paper? A qualitative exploration of same-sex couples’ multiple conceptions of civil partnership and marriage

This paper explores 22 same-sex couples’ views on civil partnership and marriage. The data are drawn from the qualitative phase of a larger study of money management and relational practices in same-sex relationships. Twenty-seven participants indi... Read More about Just a piece of paper? A qualitative exploration of same-sex couples’ multiple conceptions of civil partnership and marriage.