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Enteral feeding practices in European ICUs: A survey from the European federation of critical care nursing associations (EfCCNa) (2008)
Journal Article
Roynette, C., Bongers, A., Fulbrook, P., Albarran, J., & Hofman, Z. (2008). Enteral feeding practices in European ICUs: A survey from the European federation of critical care nursing associations (EfCCNa). e-SPEN, 3(2), e33-e39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclnm.2007.10.004

Background: Evidence-based enteral feeding guidelines have being developed for use in critically ill patients. However, current enteral nutrition practices in European intensive care units are unknown. The aim of this study was to assess current feed... Read More about Enteral feeding practices in European ICUs: A survey from the European federation of critical care nursing associations (EfCCNa).

The impact of participation in performing arts on adolescent health and behaviour: A systematic review of the literature (2008)
Journal Article
Brain, S., Daykin, N., Orme, J., Evans, D., Salmon, D., & Mceachran, M. (2008). The impact of participation in performing arts on adolescent health and behaviour: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Health Psychology, 13(2), 251-264. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105307086699

This article reports a systematic review of literature published between 1994 and 2004 on the effects of performing arts for health in young people aged 11-18. The review includes research on music, performance, drama and dance in community settings... Read More about The impact of participation in performing arts on adolescent health and behaviour: A systematic review of the literature.

Self-inflating bag or Mapleson C breathing system for emergency pre-oxygenation? (2008)
Journal Article
Nolan, J., Stafford, R. A., & Benger, J. (2008). Self-inflating bag or Mapleson C breathing system for emergency pre-oxygenation?. Emergency Medicine Journal, 25(3), 153-155. https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2007.050708

Background: A crossover study was performed in healthy volunteers to compare the efficacy of a self-inflating bag with the Mapleson C breathing system for pre-oxygenation. Method: 20 subjects breathed 100% oxygen for 3 min using each device, with a 3... Read More about Self-inflating bag or Mapleson C breathing system for emergency pre-oxygenation?.

Preparing a conference poster (2008)
Journal Article
Pontin, D., & Albarran, J. (2008). Preparing a conference poster. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 3(3), 117-120

Self-efficacy as an appraisal that moderates the coping-emotion relationship: Associations among people with rheumatoid arthritis (2008)
Journal Article
Kirwan, J. R., Cockshott, Z., Lowe, R., Greenwood, R., Almeida, C., Richards, P., & Hewlett, S. (2008). Self-efficacy as an appraisal that moderates the coping-emotion relationship: Associations among people with rheumatoid arthritis. Psychology and Health, 23(2), 155-174. https://doi.org/10.1080/14768320601139160

The way a coping strategy is expressed might depend on the nature of underlying efficacy expectations. For example, a cognitive coping strategy may have different content depending on efficacy beliefs underpinning the strategy's formulation and appli... Read More about Self-efficacy as an appraisal that moderates the coping-emotion relationship: Associations among people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Should aspiring consultant nurses follow a medical training programme? (2008)
Journal Article
Hoskins, R. (2008). Should aspiring consultant nurses follow a medical training programme?. International Emergency Nursing, 16(1), 29-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2007.11.003

Aim: To investigate the level of educational preparation current consultant nurses felt was required to prepare aspiring consultant nurses for the role. Background: The radical introduction of the consultant nurse role was thought to be groundbreakin... Read More about Should aspiring consultant nurses follow a medical training programme?.

Mixed method nursing studies: A critical realist critique: Original article (2008)
Journal Article
Lipscomb, M. (2008). Mixed method nursing studies: A critical realist critique: Original article. Nursing Philosophy, 9(1), 32-45. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1466-769X.2007.00325.x

Mixed method study designs are becoming increasingly popular among nurse researchers. Mixed studies can have advantages over single method or methodological investigative designs. However, these advantages may be squandered where researchers fail to... Read More about Mixed method nursing studies: A critical realist critique: Original article.

Non-formal learning and interprofessional collaboration in health and social care: The influence of the quality of staff interaction on student learning about collaborative behaviour in practice placements (2008)
Journal Article
Pollard, K. (2008). Non-formal learning and interprofessional collaboration in health and social care: The influence of the quality of staff interaction on student learning about collaborative behaviour in practice placements. Learning in Health and Social Care, 7(1), 12-26. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-6861.2008.00169.x

Managing the caseload: A qualitative action research study exploring how community children's nurses deliver services to children living with life-limiting, life-threatening, and chronic conditions (2008)
Journal Article
Pontin, D., & Lewis, M. (2008). Managing the caseload: A qualitative action research study exploring how community children's nurses deliver services to children living with life-limiting, life-threatening, and chronic conditions. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 13(1), 26-35. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00131.x

PURPOSE. The number of children living with life-limiting, life-threatening, and chronic conditions nursed at home/in the community is increasing. There is limited literature on how community children's nurses (CCNs) manage their caseloads. DESIGN AN... Read More about Managing the caseload: A qualitative action research study exploring how community children's nurses deliver services to children living with life-limiting, life-threatening, and chronic conditions.

Nurses' perceptions of care received by older people with mental health issues in an acute hospital environment (2008)
Journal Article
Arnold, M., & Mitchell, T. (2008). Nurses' perceptions of care received by older people with mental health issues in an acute hospital environment. Nursing Older People, 20(10), 28-34

An increasing number of older people are being diagnosed with a mental health disorder (MHD). Often the MHD is additional to co morbidities that require the person to be admitted to an actue general hospital for care and treatment. Increasingly olde... Read More about Nurses' perceptions of care received by older people with mental health issues in an acute hospital environment.