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Partnerships and work-based learning: An evaluation of an opportunity to pioneer new ways to care for the older people in the community (2007)
Journal Article

The following British case study illustrates how a group of Primary Health Care Trusts expanded partnerships with a university to support the development of 12 new advanced primary nurses (APNs). The cohort of APNs were undertaking new roles and were... Read More about Partnerships and work-based learning: An evaluation of an opportunity to pioneer new ways to care for the older people in the community.

What are the needs of patients following discharge from hospital after an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? (2007)
Journal Article

Aim: To identify patient needs following discharge from hospital after an exacerbation of COPD. Methods: Qualitative and semi-quantitative study using home-based structured interviews and focus groups involving 25 COPD patients after hospital dischar... Read More about What are the needs of patients following discharge from hospital after an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?.

Doppler insonation of vertebral artery blood flow changes associated with cervical spine rotation: Implications for manual therapists (2007)
Journal Article

The controversy related to changes in vertebral artery (VA) blood flow associated with rotation of the cervical spine and the implications for professional practice is still of concern to manual therapists. The aim of this review of the literature is... Read More about Doppler insonation of vertebral artery blood flow changes associated with cervical spine rotation: Implications for manual therapists.

Clinical effectiveness of a rehabilitation program integrating exercise, self-management, and active coping strategies for chronic knee pain: A cluster randomized trial (2007)
Journal Article

Objective. Chronic knee pain is a major cause of disability and health care expenditure, but there are concerns about efficacy, cost, and side effects associated with usual primary care. Conservative rehabilitation may offer a safe, effective, afford... Read More about Clinical effectiveness of a rehabilitation program integrating exercise, self-management, and active coping strategies for chronic knee pain: A cluster randomized trial.

Economic evaluation of a rehabilitation program integrating exercise, self-management, and active coping strategies for chronic knee pain (2007)
Journal Article

Objective. To conduct an economic evaluation of the Enabling Self-Management and Coping with Arthritic Knee Pain through Exercise (ESCAPE-knee pain) program. Methods. Alongside a clinical trial, we estimated the costs of usual primary care and partic... Read More about Economic evaluation of a rehabilitation program integrating exercise, self-management, and active coping strategies for chronic knee pain.

Residential exposure to electric power transmission lines and risk of lymphoproliferative and myeloproliferative disorders: A case-control study (2007)
Journal Article

Background: Studies have shown an association between electromagnetic fields and childhood leukaemia. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an increased risk of lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD) or myeloproliferative disorders (MP... Read More about Residential exposure to electric power transmission lines and risk of lymphoproliferative and myeloproliferative disorders: A case-control study.

An exploratory study into nurses' understanding and knowledge of children and young people with eczema (2007)
Journal Article

This is an exploratory research project that enquires into the capabilities of three different groups of paediatric-trained nurses to meet the needs of children and young people with eczema, one of the commonest of chronic conditions of childhood. Da... Read More about An exploratory study into nurses' understanding and knowledge of children and young people with eczema.