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Accuracy of Orbscan II slit-scanning elevation topography (2002)
Journal Article
Cairns, G., McGhee, C. N., Collins, M. J., Owens, H., & Gamble, G. D. (2002). Accuracy of Orbscan II slit-scanning elevation topography. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 28(12), 2181-2187. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0886-3350%2802%2901504-3

Purpose: To establish the accuracy of Orbscan II (Orbtek Inc.) slit-scanning elevation topography in analyzing the anterior surface of complex test objects. Setting: Discipline of Ophthalmology, University of Auckland, Faculty of Medical and Health S... Read More about Accuracy of Orbscan II slit-scanning elevation topography.

People who enjoy drinking: Findings from a survey of British adults (2002)
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Plant, M., Plant, M., & Mason, W. (2002). People who enjoy drinking: Findings from a survey of British adults. Drugs and Alcohol Today, 2(4), 26-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/17459265200200030

This paper reports some of the findings from a survey of 2,027 British adults that was conducted in 2000. This investigation examined selfreported alcohol consumption and the negative consequences associated with heavy or inappropriate alcohol consu... Read More about People who enjoy drinking: Findings from a survey of British adults.

People and places: Some factors in the alcohol-violence link (2002)
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Plant, M., Plant, M., & Thornton, C. (2002). People and places: Some factors in the alcohol-violence link. Journal of Substance Use, 7(4), 207-213. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659890215690

The possible association between heavy drinking and intoxication with aggression and violence has been debated for centuries. A select and concise review of some of the evidence on this topic will be presented. This seeks to draw some general conclus... Read More about People and places: Some factors in the alcohol-violence link.

The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural interventions provided at outlook: A disfigurement support unit (2002)
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Kleve, L., Rumsey, N., Wyn-Williams, M., & White, P. (2002). The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural interventions provided at outlook: A disfigurement support unit. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 8(4), 387-395. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2753.2002.00348.x

Rationale, aims and objectives: The establishment and evaluation of a disfigurement support unit (Outlook), based in a district general hospital is described. Methods: The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural interventions provided for 36 adults re... Read More about The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural interventions provided at outlook: A disfigurement support unit.

Developing an understanding of gender sensitive care: Exploring concepts and knowledge (2002)
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Miers, M. (2002). Developing an understanding of gender sensitive care: Exploring concepts and knowledge. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 40(1), 69-77. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.2002.02341.x

Background. In the United Kingdom (UK), concern about inequalities in health and health care has led to interest in gender sensitivity in health policy and practice. Aim. To develop an understanding of possibilities for gender sensitive care through... Read More about Developing an understanding of gender sensitive care: Exploring concepts and knowledge.

Social capital and health: Measuring and understanding social capital at a local level could help to tackle health inequalities more effectively (2002)
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Pilkington, P. (2002). Social capital and health: Measuring and understanding social capital at a local level could help to tackle health inequalities more effectively. Journal of Public Health Medicine, 24(3), 156-159. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/24.3.156

This paper examines whether an understanding of the concept of social capital and its local measurement can help to tackle inequalities in health within and across communities. The paper concludes that the concept of social capital offers a valuable... Read More about Social capital and health: Measuring and understanding social capital at a local level could help to tackle health inequalities more effectively.

Enhancing user involvement through interprofessional education in healthcare: The case of cancer services (2002)
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Daykin, N., Rimmer, J., Turton, P., Evans, S., Sanidas, M., Tritter, J., & Langton, H. (2002). Enhancing user involvement through interprofessional education in healthcare: The case of cancer services. Learning in Health and Social Care, 1(3), 122-131. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1473-6861.2002.00018.x

Recent developments in UK health policy seek to place the service user at the centre of service delivery, although user involvement is a complex and challenging process. This paper explores the contribution of interprofessional (IP) education to user... Read More about Enhancing user involvement through interprofessional education in healthcare: The case of cancer services.

From insiders to outsiders: Caribbean banana interests in the new international trading framework (2002)
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Clegg, P. (2002). From insiders to outsiders: Caribbean banana interests in the new international trading framework

The paper considers the role of the Caribbean banana interests in the defence of the European Union’s banana regime, within the context of the dispute between the EU and the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The paper examines how... Read More about From insiders to outsiders: Caribbean banana interests in the new international trading framework.

School-based violence prevention programs: Systematic review of secondary prevention trials (2002)
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Mytton, J., DiGuiseppi, C., Gough, D., Taylor, R., & Logan, S. (2002). School-based violence prevention programs: Systematic review of secondary prevention trials. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 156(8), 752-762. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.156.8.752

Objective: To quantify the effectiveness of school-based violence prevention programs for children identified as at risk for aggressive behavior. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Electronic databases and bi... Read More about School-based violence prevention programs: Systematic review of secondary prevention trials.

Child protection drama in primary school – an effective educational approach? (2002)
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Orme, J., & Salmon, D. (2002). Child protection drama in primary school – an effective educational approach?. Health Education, 102(4), 187-196. https://doi.org/10.1108/09654280210434264

“Hello, Craig”, a child protection drama, was targeted at five- and six-year olds in 28 primary schools in England. It aimed to encourage pupils to develop strategies to deal with appropriate and inappropriate touch in a variety of social settings. I... Read More about Child protection drama in primary school – an effective educational approach?.

Towards constructivism: Investigating students' perceptions and learning as a result of using an online environment (2002)
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Hughes, M., & Daykin, N. (2002). Towards constructivism: Investigating students' perceptions and learning as a result of using an online environment. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 39(3), 217-224. https://doi.org/10.1080/13558000210150036

The effects of changing to an online delivery mechanism within a third year, undergraduate, module have been evaluated against the lecturing staff's intended move towards a student-centred, constructivist learning approach. It has been suggested that... Read More about Towards constructivism: Investigating students' perceptions and learning as a result of using an online environment.

Regulating human implant technologies in Europe - Understanding the new era in medical device regulation (2002)
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Faulkner, A., & Kent, J. (2002). Regulating human implant technologies in Europe - Understanding the new era in medical device regulation. Health, Risk and Society, 4(2), 189-209. https://doi.org/10.1080/13698570220137060

It has been suggested that we are entering a new era in medical device regulation in Europe. This paper discusses the implementation of the European Medical Devices Directive (EMDD) in EU member states with a particular focus on the UK. Case studies... Read More about Regulating human implant technologies in Europe - Understanding the new era in medical device regulation.

Drinking, smoking and illicit drug use among British adults: Gender differences explored (2002)
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Plant, M. A., Plant, M., & Mason, W. (2002). Drinking, smoking and illicit drug use among British adults: Gender differences explored. Journal of Substance Use, 7(1), 24-33. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659890110110392

This paper reports some of the preliminary findings from a survey of 2027 British adults that was conducted during 2000. The heaviest drinking women were aged 18-24 years, while the heaviest drinking men were older. People who had misused prescriptio... Read More about Drinking, smoking and illicit drug use among British adults: Gender differences explored.

The establishment of the Windward Islands banana industry: Commercial opportunity and colonial necessity (2002)
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Clegg, P. (2002). The establishment of the Windward Islands banana industry: Commercial opportunity and colonial necessity

With the future of a large scale Windward Islands banana export trade now in serious doubt as a consequence of the recent rulings by the World Trade Organisation the origins of the trade in the immediate post-war period are considered. The article ex... Read More about The establishment of the Windward Islands banana industry: Commercial opportunity and colonial necessity.