Serum Sodium Level Variability As A Prognosticator In Older Adults
Journal Article
Barma, M. A., Soiza, R. L., Donnan, P. T., McGilchrist, M. M., Frost, H., & Witham, M. D. (2018)
Serum Sodium Level Variability As A Prognosticator In Older Adults. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation, 78(7-8), 632-638. https://doi.org/10.1080/00365513.2018.1543893
Our aim was to explore biological variation of serum sodium levels as a method of quantifying health risk in older adults. We investigated whether dynamic changes in serum sod...
Seesawing through the extremes of life - 'Like a seesaw I feel out of control' an exploration of co-dependency through IPA.
Presentation / Conference
Bacon, I., McKay, E. A., Reynolds, F., & McIntrye, A. (2016, June)
Seesawing through the extremes of life - 'Like a seesaw I feel out of control' an exploration of co-dependency through IPA. Paper presented at 1st COTEC-ENOTHE Congress, Galway, Ireland
Reported levels of alcohol consumption and binge drinking within the UK undergraduate student population over the last 25 years.
Journal Article
Gill, J. S. (2001)
Reported levels of alcohol consumption and binge drinking within the UK undergraduate student population over the last 25 years. Alcohol and alcoholism : international journal of the Medical Council on Alcoholism. 37, 109-120. doi:10.1093/alcalc/37.2.109. ISSN 0735-0414
Results of a literature review of 18 studies investigating the drinking behaviour of undergraduate students at UK universities over a period of 25 years are presented. While c...
Life After Intensive Care: overcoming adversity, celebrating creativity.
Exhibition / Performance
Ramsay, P. Life After Intensive Care: overcoming adversity, celebrating creativity. 2 August 2018 - 2 August 2018. (Unpublished))
Ramsay, P. Life After Intensive Care: overcoming adversity, celebrating creativity. 2 August 2018 - 2 August 2018. (Unpublished
We held a public engagement event at the Thistle Foundation in Edinburgh; our aim was to showcase the positive ways in which patients used creative activities (e.g. poetry, mu...
Psychosis, delusions and the “jumping to conclusions” reasoning bias: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal Article
Taylor, P., Dudley, R., Wickham, S., & Hutton, P. (2015)
Psychosis, delusions and the “jumping to conclusions” reasoning bias: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 42(3), 652-665. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbv150
We did a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the magnitude and specificity of the “jumping to conclusions” (JTC) bias in psychosis and delusions. We examined th...
Comparative cervical profiles of adult and under-18 front-row rugby players: implications for playing policy
Journal Article
Hamilton, D. F., Gatherer, D., Robson, J., Graham, N., Rennie, N., MacLean, J. G. B., & Simpson, A. H. R. W. (2014)
Comparative cervical profiles of adult and under-18 front-row rugby players: implications for playing policy. BMJ Open, 4(5), e004975. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-004975
Objective
To compare the cervical isometric strength, fatigue endurance and range of motion of adult and under-18 age-grade front-row rugby players to inform the development ...
Constructivist grounded theory of distress management in cancer survivors.
Presentation / Conference
Snowden, A. (2012, April)
Constructivist grounded theory of distress management in cancer survivors. Paper presented at 2012 International Nursing Research Conference, London, UK
Background: The distress thermometer is a valid
measure of distress in cancer. However, there is
less evidence as to what this may mean for the
patient experience of distress ...
Curriculum development through understanding the student nurse experience of suicide intervention education – A phenomenographic study
Journal Article
Heyman, I., Webster, B. J., & Tee, S. (2015)
Curriculum development through understanding the student nurse experience of suicide intervention education – A phenomenographic study. Nurse Education in Practice, 15(6), 498-506. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2015.04.008
Suicide remains a global public health issue and a major governmental concern. The World Health Organisation argues for continued investment in education for front-line profes...
Predicting the cost-effectiveness of total hip and knee replacement: A health economic analysis
Journal Article
Jenkins, P. J., Clement, N. D., Hamilton, D. F., Gaston, P., Patton, J. T., & Howie, C. R. (2013)
Predicting the cost-effectiveness of total hip and knee replacement: A health economic analysis. Bone and Joint Journal, 95-B(1), 115-121. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.95b1.29835
The aim of this study was to perform a cost–utility analysis of total hip (THR) and knee replacement (TKR). Arthritis is a disabling condition that leads to long-term deterior...
Antenatal physical activity: a qualitative study exploring women’s experiences and the acceptability of antenatal walking groups
Journal Article
Currie, S., Gray, C., Shepherd, A., & McInnes, R. J. (2016)
Antenatal physical activity: a qualitative study exploring women’s experiences and the acceptability of antenatal walking groups. BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 16(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-016-0973-1
Background: Regular physical activity (PA) can be beneficial to pregnant women, however, many women do not adhere to current PA guidelines during the antenatal period. Patient...