Reflections about experiences of compassionate care from award winning undergraduate nurses – What, so what … now what?
Journal Article
Smith, S., James, A., Brogan, A., Adamson, E., & Gentleman, M. (2016)
Reflections about experiences of compassionate care from award winning undergraduate nurses – What, so what … now what?. Journal of Compassionate Health Care, 3(6), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40639-016-0023-x
Background
From 2007 until 2012 Edinburgh Napier University’s School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Care in conjunction with NHS Lothian, collaborated on a programme of actio...
Engaging students as co-researchers to conduct focus groups with older people
Journal Article
Kydd, A. B., Smith, S., King, L., Gentleman, M., Walsh, N., Head, K., & Smart, F. (2018)
Engaging students as co-researchers to conduct focus groups with older people. Innovation in Aging, 2(suppl_1), 232. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igy023.861
The study is a partnership of nursing students, academics and older people, designed to hear the stories of older people’s good and poor care in the community and within care ...
The personal development tutor role: An exploration of student and lecturer experiences and perceptions of that relationship
Journal Article
Ross, J., Head, K. S., King, L., Perry, P. M., & Smith, S. (2014)
The personal development tutor role: An exploration of student and lecturer experiences and perceptions of that relationship. Nurse Education Today, 34(9), 1207-1213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2014.01.001
This exploratory study formed part of the Leadership in Compassionate Care Programme (LCCP) that considered embedding the principles of person-centred compassionate care withi...
Realistic and appreciative: developing a dual model of evaluation of ‘Transforming Care after Treatment’ programme in Scotland
Presentation / Conference
Johnston, L., & Smith, S. (2017, April)
Realistic and appreciative: developing a dual model of evaluation of ‘Transforming Care after Treatment’ programme in Scotland. Poster presented at RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2017, Oxford
Background: The Transforming Care after Treatment programme in Scotland (TCAT) aims to improve the after care for people living with and beyond cancer by focussing on improvin...
Working with stories to support learning in compassionate care nursing practice
Book Chapter
Smith, S., & Willis, D. (2018)
Working with stories to support learning in compassionate care nursing practice. In M. Prendergast, & M. Brophy (Eds.), Sharing compassion: A fortuitous journey of illumination. Dublin: Rainsford Press
This chapter will explore evidence related to the use of stories and narratives to support learning in compassionate nursing care practice. The aim is to present how stories a...
Encounters with doctors: quantity and quality
Journal Article
Smith, S. D. M., Nicol, K. M., Devereux, J., & Cornbleet, M. A. (1999)
Encounters with doctors: quantity and quality. Palliative Medicine, 13(3), 217-223. https://doi.org/10.1191/026921699668267830
Continuity of care and the large numbers of health care professionals who deliver that care are issues that frequently concern patients and their families. This study examined...
Clarifying misconceptions about compassionate care
Journal Article
Dewar, B., Adamson, E., Smith, S., Surfleet, J., & King, L. (2013)
Clarifying misconceptions about compassionate care. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 70, 1738-1747. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12322
Aim
To discuss the meaning of compassionate care as it applies to staff, patients and families in health and social care settings, its application to practice and how organiza...
Interim Report Transforming Care After Treatment National Programme Evaluation
Report
Campbell, K., Johnston, L., Smith, S., Afseth, J., Brooks-young, P., Raeside, R. & Cruickshank, S. (2016)
Interim Report Transforming Care After Treatment National Programme Evaluation. Scotland: Macmillan Cancer Support
Transforming Care After Treatment (TCAT) is a five year programme funded by Macmillan Cancer Support Scotland. TCAT is a partnership between the Scottish Government, Macmillan...