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Critical realism and realist pragmatism in mixed methods: Problematics of event identity and abductive inference (evolving paradigms in mixed methods research) - Paper kindly presented on Dr Lipscomb's behalf (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Whilst mixed method research is not universally accepted as an appropriate research choice (and in certain situations it is, self evidently, an inappropriate choice), mixed inquiry is now widely embedded in and accepted by many disciplines. Indeed, i... Read More about Critical realism and realist pragmatism in mixed methods: Problematics of event identity and abductive inference (evolving paradigms in mixed methods research) - Paper kindly presented on Dr Lipscomb's behalf.

Child and family wishes: A case notes review of end of life care planning for children with life-limiting conditions (2011)
Journal Article

Aim To assess compliance with ACT standards (ACT 2004)
in respect of end of life (EOL) planning for children who died from life-limiting conditions between October 2008 and
March 2010 (defi ned geographical area). Methods Retrospective case note re... Read More about Child and family wishes: A case notes review of end of life care planning for children with life-limiting conditions.

The frequency distribution of presenting symptoms in children aged six months to six years to primary care. (2011)
Journal Article

Primary care providers and researchers wishing to estimate study recruitment rates need estimates of illness frequency in primary care. Previous studies of children's symptoms have found that presentations are most common for the symptoms: cough, fev... Read More about The frequency distribution of presenting symptoms in children aged six months to six years to primary care..

Persistent pain after joint replacement: Prevalence, sensory qualities, and postoperative determinants (2011)
Journal Article

Persistent postsurgical pain is a prevalent but underacknowledged condition. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, sensory qualities, and postoperative determinants of persistent pain at 3 to 4 years after total knee replacement (TKR) a... Read More about Persistent pain after joint replacement: Prevalence, sensory qualities, and postoperative determinants.

Randomised controlled trial of thermostatic mixer valves in reducing bath hot tap water temperature in families with young children in social housing (2011)
Journal Article

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) in reducing bath hot tap water temperature, assess acceptability of TMVs to families and impact on bath time safety practices. Design: Pragmatic parallel arm randomised cont... Read More about Randomised controlled trial of thermostatic mixer valves in reducing bath hot tap water temperature in families with young children in social housing.