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Patient perspectives of helpful risk management practices within mental health services. A mixed studies systematic review of primary research (2019)
Journal Article
Deering, K., Pawson, C., Summers, N., & Williams, J. (2019). Patient perspectives of helpful risk management practices within mental health services. A mixed studies systematic review of primary research. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 26(5-6), 185-197. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12521

© 2019 John Wiley & Sons Ltd What is known about the subject?: Risk in psychiatry involves harm to self or others owing to mental health difficulties, for example iatrogenic effects of treatment, self-harm, suicide and violence. Risk management is... Read More about Patient perspectives of helpful risk management practices within mental health services. A mixed studies systematic review of primary research.

Living well with chronic pain: The role of pain-management programmes (2017)
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Gauntlett-Gilbert, J., & Brook, P. (2018). Living well with chronic pain: The role of pain-management programmes. Bja Education, 18(1), 3-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjae.2017.09.001

- Chronic pain conditions may not be adequately managed by medications alone - Chronic pain states are driven by well understood neurophysiological mechanisms and are not ‘psychosomatic’ - Patient behaviours and coping styles will determine functio... Read More about Living well with chronic pain: The role of pain-management programmes.

The effectiveness of bariatric surgery on long term psychosocial quality of life – A systematic review (2016)
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Jumbe, S. L., Jumbe, S., Bartlett, C., Jumbe, S., & Meyrick, J. (2016). The effectiveness of bariatric surgery on long term psychosocial quality of life – A systematic review. Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 10(3), 225-242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2015.11.009

© 2015 Asia Oceania Association for the Study of Obesity Background Little is known about the psychological effects of bariatric surgery. This review aimed to assess long term effectiveness of bariatric surgery on psychosocial quality of life (QoL) o... Read More about The effectiveness of bariatric surgery on long term psychosocial quality of life – A systematic review.

A systematic review of interventions on body image and disordered eating outcomes among women in midlife (2016)
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Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P. C., Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2016). A systematic review of interventions on body image and disordered eating outcomes among women in midlife. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 49(1), 5-18. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.22480

© 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Objective Body dissatisfaction and disordered eating are widely recognized as issues that warrant attention among women in midlife, particularly the development and delivery of effective interventions. This article syst... Read More about A systematic review of interventions on body image and disordered eating outcomes among women in midlife.

Trending now: Future directions in digital media for the public health sector (2014)
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Burke-Garcia, A., & Scally, G. (2014). Trending now: Future directions in digital media for the public health sector. Journal of Public Health, 36(4), 527-534. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdt125

© The Author 2014. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Faculty of Public Health. Background Digital media usage is expanding enormously and is starting to be used as a public health intervention and communication tool. It has an ability... Read More about Trending now: Future directions in digital media for the public health sector.

Psychosocial predictors, assessment, and outcomes of cosmetic procedures: A systematic rapid evidence assessment (2014)
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Brunton, G., Paraskeva, N., Caird, J., Bird, K. S., Kavanagh, J., Kwan, I., …Thomas, J. (2014). Psychosocial predictors, assessment, and outcomes of cosmetic procedures: A systematic rapid evidence assessment. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 38(5), 1030-1040. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-014-0369-4

Background: Recent breast implant complications led to a UK government policy review of the evidence concerning cosmetic interventions. We synthesised cosmetic intervention research evidence covering psychosocial factors associated with requesting pr... Read More about Psychosocial predictors, assessment, and outcomes of cosmetic procedures: A systematic rapid evidence assessment.

The measurement of tissue interface pressures and changes in jugular venous parameters associated with cervical immobilisation devices: A systematic review (2013)
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Sparke, A., Voss, S., & Benger, J. (2013). The measurement of tissue interface pressures and changes in jugular venous parameters associated with cervical immobilisation devices: A systematic review. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 21(1), 81. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-7241-21-81

Cervical immobilisation is commonly applied following trauma, particularly blunt head injury, but current methods of immobilisation are associated with significant complications. Semi-rigid disposable cervical collars are known to cause pressure ulce... Read More about The measurement of tissue interface pressures and changes in jugular venous parameters associated with cervical immobilisation devices: A systematic review.

Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act model: Pacesetters experiences (2013)
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Moule, P., Evans, D., & Pollard, K. (2013). Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act model: Pacesetters experiences. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 26(7), 593-600. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHCQA-09-2011-0053

Purpose: This article aims to analytically review the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model used in the Pacesetters national programme evaluation. Design/methodology/approach: The evaluation team's two-fold role is outlined: supporting project teams to deve... Read More about Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act model: Pacesetters experiences.

Exercise for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults (2012)
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Byron-Daniel, J., Cramp, F., Cramp, F. (., & Byron-Daniel, J. Z. (2012). Exercise for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012(11), https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006145.pub3

© 2015 The Cochrane Collaboration. Background: Cancer-related fatigue is recognised as an important symptom associated with cancer and its treatment. A number of studies have investigated the effects of physical activity in reducing cancer-related fa... Read More about Exercise for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults.

Can impairment-focused therapy change the everyday conversations of people with aphasia? A review of the literature and future directions (2012)
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Wilkinson, R., Carragher, M., Conroy, P., & Sage, K. (2012). Can impairment-focused therapy change the everyday conversations of people with aphasia? A review of the literature and future directions. Aphasiology, 26(7), 895-916. https://doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2012.676164

Background: The ultimate goal in any programme of aphasia rehabilitation is that behaviours targeted in therapy will generalise to everyday use for people with aphasia (PWA). The pervasiveness of conversation in everyday life has undoubtedly contribu... Read More about Can impairment-focused therapy change the everyday conversations of people with aphasia? A review of the literature and future directions.

Comparing CATCH, CHALICE and PECARN clinical decision rules for paediatric head injuries (2012)
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Lyttle, M. D., Lyttle, M., Crowe, L., Oakley, E., Dunning, J., & Babl, F. E. (2012). Comparing CATCH, CHALICE and PECARN clinical decision rules for paediatric head injuries. Emergency Medicine Journal, 29(10), 785-794. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2011-200225

Many children present to emergency departments following head injury (HI), with a small number at risk of avoidable poor outcome. Difficulty identifying such children, coupled with increased availability of cranial CT, has led to variation in practic... Read More about Comparing CATCH, CHALICE and PECARN clinical decision rules for paediatric head injuries.

Medicine dosing by weight in the home: Can parents accurately weigh preschool children? A method comparison study (2011)
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Hay, A. D., Peters, T. J., Redmond, N. M., Montgomery, A. A., Costelloe, C., Fletcher, M., & Hollinghurst, S. (2011). Medicine dosing by weight in the home: Can parents accurately weigh preschool children? A method comparison study. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 96(12), 1187-1190. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2011-300600

Objective: To determine the accuracy with which parents can estimate preschool children's weight using home scales in order to calculate antipyretic dose. Design: Cross-sectional, method comparison study. Setting and participants: 156 preschool child... Read More about Medicine dosing by weight in the home: Can parents accurately weigh preschool children? A method comparison study.

The effects of resistance training on quality of life in cancer: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis (2010)
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Cramp, F. (., James, A., & Lambert, J. (2010). The effects of resistance training on quality of life in cancer: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Supportive Care in Cancer, 18(11), 1367-1376. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-010-0904-z

Purpose The purpose of this study was to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of resistance training upon quality of life (QoL) in cancer. Methods Search strategy: A wide range of electronic databases were searched f... Read More about The effects of resistance training on quality of life in cancer: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

The end of an affair: Discharging clients from speech-language pathology (2010)
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Roulstone, S., & Enderby, P. (2010). The end of an affair: Discharging clients from speech-language pathology. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 12(4), 292-295. https://doi.org/10.3109/17549501003770277

This paper expands on the lead article by Hersh (2010) regarding a number of challenges that face speech-language pathologists (SLPs) when ending therapy, in this case focusing on children's speech and language impairment. Children's speech and langu... Read More about The end of an affair: Discharging clients from speech-language pathology.

Evaluating the fundamental qualities of a nuclear medicine radiographer for the provision of an optimal clinical service (2010)
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Griffiths, M., King, S., Stewart, R., & Dawson, G. (2010). Evaluating the fundamental qualities of a nuclear medicine radiographer for the provision of an optimal clinical service. Radiography, 16(3), 238-243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2009.12.005

The developing nature of nuclear medicine practice highlights the need for an evaluation of the fundamental qualities of a Radiographer working within this discipline. Existing guidelines appear to be in place for clinical technologists working withi... Read More about Evaluating the fundamental qualities of a nuclear medicine radiographer for the provision of an optimal clinical service.

Pre-procedural fasting in emergency sedation (2010)
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Thorpe, R. J., & Benger, J. (2010). Pre-procedural fasting in emergency sedation. Emergency Medicine Journal, 27(4), 254-261. https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2008.069120

Emergency physicians frequently undertake emergency procedural sedation in non-fasted patients. At present, no UK guidelines exist for pre-procedural fasting in emergency sedation, and guidelines from the North American Association of Anesthesiologis... Read More about Pre-procedural fasting in emergency sedation.

Risk factors for inferior shoulder subluxation in patients with stroke (2010)
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Kumar, P., Kassam, J., Denton, C., Taylor, E., & Chatterley, A. (2010). Risk factors for inferior shoulder subluxation in patients with stroke. Physical Therapy Reviews, 15(1), 3-11. https://doi.org/10.1179/174328810X12647087218596

© 2010 Maney Publishing. Objective: Shoulder subluxation is reported in up to 81% of stroke patients. It presents considerable challenges to those involved in rehabilitation. Extensive research has focused on treatment strategies used to reduce sublu... Read More about Risk factors for inferior shoulder subluxation in patients with stroke.

Advanced care planning in children with life-limiting conditions - The Wishes Document (2010)
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Harris, N., Fraser, J., Beringer, A., Prescott, H., & Finlay, F. (2010). Advanced care planning in children with life-limiting conditions - The Wishes Document. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 95(2), 79-82. https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.2009.160051

The number of children with severe life-limiting conditions is increasing, and at present most of these patients die in hospital, often on PICU. We advocate that end-of-life planning should take place with children and their families at an opportune... Read More about Advanced care planning in children with life-limiting conditions - The Wishes Document.

A systematic review of environmental interventions to improve child language outcomes for children with or at risk of primary language impairment (2009)
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Pickstone, C., Goldbart, J., Marshall, J., Rees, A., & Roulstone, S. (2009). A systematic review of environmental interventions to improve child language outcomes for children with or at risk of primary language impairment. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 9(2), 66-79. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-3802.2009.01119.x

Systematic reviews are important as a key source of information for commissioners and for developing practice in speech and language therapy (SLT) and early years. Interventions in this field are often complex and are delivered in community settings.... Read More about A systematic review of environmental interventions to improve child language outcomes for children with or at risk of primary language impairment.

Institutionalised isolation: Tuberculosis nursing at Westwood Sanatorium, Queensland, Australia 1919-55 (2009)
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Kirby, S., & Madsen, W. (2009). Institutionalised isolation: Tuberculosis nursing at Westwood Sanatorium, Queensland, Australia 1919-55. Nursing Inquiry, 16(2), 122-132. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1800.2009.00444.x

Institutionalised isolation: tuberculosis nursing at Westwood Sanatorium, Queensland, Australia 1919-55 From the mid nineteenth to mid twentieth century sanatoria loomed large in the popular consciousness as the space for the treatment of tuberculosi... Read More about Institutionalised isolation: Tuberculosis nursing at Westwood Sanatorium, Queensland, Australia 1919-55.