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Is there a European social work identity? (2008)
Journal Article
Frost, E. (2008). Is there a European social work identity?. European Journal of Social Work, 11(4), 341-354. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691450802075691

The aim of this paper is to examine whether at this point in time the notion of a 'European social work identity' can be sustained. The paper commences with some brief consideration of theories of identity, and particularly draws attention to social... Read More about Is there a European social work identity?.

Gender, alcohol, drugs, and health: A comparison of the Isle of Man and the UK (2008)
Journal Article
Miller, P., Plant, M., Plant, M., Ozenturk, T., Doyle, D., Fong, J., & Mylchreest, K. (2008). Gender, alcohol, drugs, and health: A comparison of the Isle of Man and the UK. Journal of Substance Use, 13(6), 389-403. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659890802211762

This paper describes findings from a survey of alcohol consumption among a general population sample of 1000 adults living on the Isle of Man. This survey was conducted in 2005. It is part of the large scale epidemiological venture entitled 'Gender,... Read More about Gender, alcohol, drugs, and health: A comparison of the Isle of Man and the UK.

Politics and prospects for health promotion in England: Mainstreamed or marginalised? (2008)
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Samuel, A. S., Wills, J., Evans, D., & Scott-Samuel, A. (2008). Politics and prospects for health promotion in England: Mainstreamed or marginalised?. Critical Public Health, 18(4), 521-531. https://doi.org/10.1080/09581590802543775

This paper critically examines the public policy environment that underpins the politics of health promotion in England. English health policy from the late 1970s to the mid 1990s was not receptive to health promotion. The new Labour government elect... Read More about Politics and prospects for health promotion in England: Mainstreamed or marginalised?.

Reforming the children and young people's workforce: A Higher Education response (2008)
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Oliver, B. (2008). Reforming the children and young people's workforce: A Higher Education response. Learning in Health and Social Care, 7(4), 209-218. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-6861.2008.00190.x

The Every Child Matters change agenda is leading to the creation of new services and new working practices across the children and young people’s sectors. These new configurations are leading to the development of new roles that do not necessarily fi... Read More about Reforming the children and young people's workforce: A Higher Education response.

A non-randomized comparison of e-learning and classroom delivery of basic life support with automated external defibrillator use: A pilot study (2008)
Journal Article
Moule, P., Albarran, J., Bessant, E., Brownfield, C., & Pollock, J. (2008). A non-randomized comparison of e-learning and classroom delivery of basic life support with automated external defibrillator use: A pilot study. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 14(6), 427-434. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2008.00716.x

This pilot study investigated whether computer-based learning package followed by practical instruction and traditional classroom methods were comparable in developing knowledge and skills in basic life support with automated external defibrillator.... Read More about A non-randomized comparison of e-learning and classroom delivery of basic life support with automated external defibrillator use: A pilot study.

The fetal tissue economy: From the abortion clinic to the stem cell laboratory (2008)
Journal Article
Kent, J. (2008). The fetal tissue economy: From the abortion clinic to the stem cell laboratory. Social Science and Medicine, 67(11), 1747-1756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2008.09.027

This paper examines the exchange relationships between women undergoing abortion, the clinicians who procure fetal tissue and stem cell scientists in Britain, and argues that the fetal tissue economy is an important dimension of the gendered bioecono... Read More about The fetal tissue economy: From the abortion clinic to the stem cell laboratory.

Dysfunctional beliefs and antisocial personality disorder (2008)
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McMurran, M., & Christopher, G. (2008). Dysfunctional beliefs and antisocial personality disorder. Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, 19(4), 533-542. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789940801947800

Beck identified dysfunctional beliefs associated with personality disorders and these form the basis of the Personality Belief Questionnaire (PBQ). The PBQ has not yet been empirically examined in relation to antisocial personality disorder (ASPD); h... Read More about Dysfunctional beliefs and antisocial personality disorder.

Improving access to and provision of public health education and training in the UK (2008)
Journal Article
Pilkington, P. (2008). Improving access to and provision of public health education and training in the UK. Public Health, 122(10), 1047-1050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2008.03.008

This paper examines some of the challenges facing public health education and training in the UK, especially those relating to the wider workforce. It identifies key drivers for the need to improve access to and provision of public health education a... Read More about Improving access to and provision of public health education and training in the UK.

Patient Advice and Liaison Services: Results of an audit survey in England (2008)
Journal Article
Evans, D., Powell, J., & Cross, T. (2008). Patient Advice and Liaison Services: Results of an audit survey in England. Health Expectations, 11(3), 304-316. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1369-7625.2008.00505.x

Objective: To assess the extent national standards for Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) were achieved across England. Context: PALS are an important element of patient and public involvement strategy in England. Seven national standards for... Read More about Patient Advice and Liaison Services: Results of an audit survey in England.