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First year nursing students’ perceptions of stress and resilience during their initial clinical placement and the introduction of a stress management app: a mixed methods approach

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Porter, S. L. First year nursing students’ perceptions of stress and resilience during their initial clinical placement and the introduction of a stress management app: a mixed methods approach. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2086663
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the perceived levels of stress and resilience of first year nursing students prior to and during their first clinical placement as w...

Exploring nursing students’ perspectives on preserving dignity in care: A mixed methods Q-methodology study

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Mullen, R. F. Exploring nursing students’ perspectives on preserving dignity in care: A mixed methods Q-methodology study. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2086422
Background A complex and contested concept, dignity is recognised as a significant factor in a person’s experience of care. Variations in the provision of dignity in care are ...

Ibris Study: intervention supporting breastfeeding in substance dependency

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MacVicar, S. Ibris Study: intervention supporting breastfeeding in substance dependency. (Thesis)
Robert Gordon University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1023772
Introduction: Breastfeeding offers the substance exposed mother and child potential short and long-term health benefits, with breast milk shown to alleviate the severity of Ne...

Service Evaluation: Exploration of District Nurses’ Experiences of Implementing a Caseload Profiling Tool to Caseloads in District Nursing

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Harper-McDonald, B. Service Evaluation: Exploration of District Nurses’ Experiences of Implementing a Caseload Profiling Tool to Caseloads in District Nursing. (Dissertation)
Robert Gordon University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1002245
No abstract available.

Self-management of coronary heart disease in angina patients after elective percutaneous coronary intervention:A mixed methods study

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Dawkes, S. Self-management of coronary heart disease in angina patients after elective percutaneous coronary intervention:A mixed methods study. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9172
Introduction and aim: An estimated 100,000 people in the United Kingdom have percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) each year to help alleviate angina symptoms. Thereafter,...

The effectiveness of an intervention by specialist breast care nurses to address the perceived needs and enhance the quality of life of women with breast cancer receiving follow-up care: A randomised controlled trial

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Cruickshank, S. The effectiveness of an intervention by specialist breast care nurses to address the perceived needs and enhance the quality of life of women with breast cancer receiving follow-up care: A randomised controlled trial. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7557
Approximately 550,000–570,000 women are alive in the UK who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer with further predictions that this will rise by 3% annually. Most of these wo...

Embedding compassionate care in local NHS practice: a realistic evaluation of the Leadership in Compassionate Care Programme

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MacArthur, J. Embedding compassionate care in local NHS practice: a realistic evaluation of the Leadership in Compassionate Care Programme. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7248
This thesis offers an original contribution to knowledge through providing a rigorous longitudinal examination of a complex intervention known as the ‘Leadership in Compassion...

A phenomenological exploration of the biographical impact of newly diagnosed MS on the individual and their support person

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Strickland, K. A phenomenological exploration of the biographical impact of newly diagnosed MS on the individual and their support person. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7255
Aim: The aim of this study was to provide an understanding of the biographical impact of newly diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS) on the individual and their support person(s) ...

A longitudinal study exploring student nurses’ perceptions of the impact of a simulated clinical environment on their clinical learning experience and transfer of learning

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Crowley, M. A. A longitudinal study exploring student nurses’ perceptions of the impact of a simulated clinical environment on their clinical learning experience and transfer of learning. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6354
Nurse education has evolved from an apprenticeship model to one with a graduate focus. However, numerous factors have resulted in less opportunity for students to practice cli...

A case study analysis to explore the perceptions and experiences of patients, carers and/or family members and healthcare professionals in the management of metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC)

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Lee, S. H. A case study analysis to explore the perceptions and experiences of patients, carers and/or family members and healthcare professionals in the management of metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC)
(Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6215
Background Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) can result in paralysis and is an oncology emergency. Prognosis is poor if not treated early. There are an estimated 1200-...

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