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2. Modes of Informed Caring: Perspectives of Health Professionals Who Are Mothers of Adult Children with Schizophrenia.
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Klages, Debra, East, Leah, Usher, Kim, and Jackson, Debra
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ADULT children ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,COMMUNICATION ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,INTERVIEWING ,SERVICES for caregivers ,MEDICAL personnel ,MOTHERHOOD ,PROFESSIONS ,RESEARCH funding ,SCHIZOPHRENIA ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,THEMATIC analysis ,PSYCHIATRIC treatment ,ATTITUDES of mothers ,HEALTH literacy ,PATIENTS' families - Abstract
Schizophrenia is a global concern, and, this paper, describes the caring roles of health professionals who are mothers of adult children with schizophrenia. A thematic analysis of data from a doctoral study identified a blending of expertise into an informed care model. Caring roles included: constant carer; coordinator carer; watchful bystander carer; and life coach carer. Previous research has not explored these dual roles. This paper elucidates their responsive approaches and contributions to mothering and caregiving roles. Informed by a fusion of professional and mothering knowledges, their insights into mental health care have been forged by their experiences and is an untapped resource. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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3. Delayed discharges within community hospitals.
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Mann, Lynne
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HOSPITALS ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,COMMUNICATION ,HEALTH services accessibility ,LENGTH of stay in hospitals ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL personnel ,NATIONAL health services ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,PERSONNEL management ,TEAMS in the workplace ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,UNOBTRUSIVE measures ,THEMATIC analysis ,DISCHARGE planning ,SOCIAL worker attitudes - Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the perspectives of frontline health and social care professionals in relation to delays in discharge from community hospitals.Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach was taken, using semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation, within three community hospitals in NHS Scotland. In total, 12 frontline health and social care professionals were interviewed and observation of the multi-disciplinary team meeting was completed. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse the data produced.Findings The key findings were delayed discharge as an issue, lack of resources and capacity, difficulties in the relationship between acute and community health staff, silo working between health and social care, conflicting pressures on staff, and influence over services and external factors. There were perceived different ways of working within acute health, community health and social work, which were suggested to reduce efficiency, cause tension and ultimately result in delays. All professionals perceived an inability to influence any of the factors causing delays in discharge.Practical implications The internal issues regarding inter-professional working could potentially damage integration, indicating a need to teach collaborative team skills as well as quality improvement training to support staff to challenge and change current ways of working.Originality/value The paper contributes to the evidence base of community hospitals. There are implications for both health and social care policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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4. Identifying strategies to overcome roadblocks to utilising near real-time healthcare and administrative data to create a Scotland-wide learning health system.
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Mukherjee, Mome, Cresswell, Kathrin, and Sheikh, Aziz
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MEDICAL quality control ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL care ,INTERVIEWING ,NATIONAL health services ,QUALITATIVE research ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,ELECTRONIC health records ,JUDGMENT sampling ,STATISTICAL sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Creating a learning health system could help reduce variations in quality of care. Success is dependent on timely access to health data. To explore the barriers and facilitators to timely access to patients’ data, we conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 37 purposively sampled participants from government, the NHS and academia across Scotland. Interviews were analysed using the framework approach. Participants were of the view that Scotland could play a leading role in the exploitation of routine data to drive forward service improvements, but highlighted major impediments: (i) persistence of paper-based records and a variety of information systems; (ii) the need for a proportionate approach to managing information governance; and (iii) the need for support structures to facilitate accrual, processing, linking, analysis and timely use and reuse of data for patient benefit. There is a pressing need to digitise and integrate existing health information infrastructures, guided by a nationwide proportionate information governance approach and the need to enhance technological and human capabilities to support these efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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5. How do general practitioners understand health inequalities and do their professional roles offer scope for mitigation? Constructions derived from the deep end of primary care.
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Babbel, Breannon, Mackenzie, Mhairi, Hastings, Annette, and Watt, Graham
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ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,HEALTH services accessibility ,HEALTH status indicators ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,HEALTH policy ,GENERAL practitioners ,PRIMARY health care ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,SOCIAL constructionism ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,THEMATIC analysis ,DATA analysis software ,HEALTH & social status - Abstract
Scotland is faced with pernicious health inequalities, which stem from inequalities in living conditions and the societal structures that create them. While action is needed to address the wider structural causes of health inequalities, the role of general practitioners (GPs) merits attention due to health care's potential to mitigate or exacerbate health inequalities. Minimal research, however, has explored how GPs understand the fundamental causes of health inequalities nor how they conceptualise their role in mitigating these. This paper aims to fill this gap using in-depth qualitative interviews with 24 GPs working in some of Scotland's most socio-economically disadvantaged, urban areas. Using Raphael's SDH discourse framework, this paper found clear linkages between GPs' perceptions of their patients, how they defined the 'problem' of health inequalities, and what they thought could be done to tackle them in disadvantaged areas. In general, there was convergence on how interviewees viewed their role in mitigating health inequalities through their work with individual patients. However, greater variation was found when describing the boundaries of their role and how far these extended beyond individual encounters. Specifically, only those GPs fluent in discussing structural causes of health inequalities discussed obligations to change local systems via strengthening community linkages and to influence higher level policies related to the SDH. This suggests that while there is a degree of what Metzl and Hansen deem 'structural competency' amongst some GPs working in disadvantaged areas, the scope remains to deepen this competency more broadly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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6. 'Sticking to carpets' - assessment and judgement in health visiting practice in an era of risk: a qualitative study.
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King, Caroline
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BUSINESS networks ,COMMUNITY health nursing ,EMOTIONS ,FAMILY assessment ,INTERVIEWING ,JUDGMENT (Psychology) ,RESEARCH methodology ,HEALTH policy ,NEEDS assessment ,NURSING assessment ,RESEARCH funding ,SOCIAL stigma ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,HOME environment ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,THEMATIC analysis - Abstract
Aim and objective This paper aims to explore health visitors' accounts of assessment and judgement in health visiting in the context of policy change and an increased focus on risk, which is reshaping practice. Background Assessment and judgement underpin the targeting of support in health visiting practice. Existing literature suggests that needs assessment in health visiting is a complex process which draws on different types of knowledge. Methods The study, upon which this paper draws, was a qualitative exploration which aimed to explore the impact of policy change on health visiting practice and on families. The accounts of sixteen health visitors, who took part in semi-structured interviews, are reported. The interview data were analysed using thematic and narrative techniques. Results Health visitors' accounts of their observations of families' homes, relationships and practices, such as their references to 'dirt', harmful practices and appropriateness, illustrate ways in which assessment and judgement in health visiting practice are shaped by a discourse of risk and notions of ideal parenting. Health visitors problematise this discourse in relation to the potential stigmatising impacts for families. Although health visitors indicate ambivalence towards the use of assessment tools, the findings indicate that they feel the tools provide them with a safety-net at a time when their practice is being reshaped by a discourse of risk. Conclusion This paper identifies that assessment and judgement in contemporary health visiting are shaped by a discourse of risk. A discussion of the role of 'emotion in use' and collective emotions provides an appropriate theoretical lens to consider the impact that risk discourse has on health visiting practice and on families. Relevance to clinical practice This study highlights the need for assessment and judgement in health visiting practice to be highly reflexive, to support families in an era of risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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7. 'They only smoke in the house when I'm not in': understanding the limited effectiveness of a smoke-free homes intervention.
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O'Donnell, R, Amos, A, Turner, S W, Adams, L, Henderson, T, Lyttle, S, Mitchell, S, and Semple, S
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HOME environment ,MOTHERS ,SMOKING cessation ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,INTERVIEWING ,INDOOR air pollution ,WOMEN ,QUALITATIVE research ,PASSIVE smoking ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis - Abstract
Background Children's second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure in the home is highest in socio-economically disadvantaged areas. Personalized household air-quality measurements can promote changes in smoking that reduce SHS exposure. The 'First Steps 2 Smoke-free' (FS2SF) intervention is the first to trial this approach delivered as part of health professionals' routine work. This paper reports the findings of qualitative interviews with participants that explored their experiences of the intervention and why outcomes varied. Methods 120 women were recruited from the NHS First Steps Programme, which supports disadvantaged mothers. They received either personalized feedback on their home air quality and advice on reducing SHS or standard SHS advice. Qualitative interviews with 15 mothers were analyzed thematically using the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behaviour (COM-B) model. Results The intervention increased women's capability to change home-smoking behaviour, through increasing awareness and salience of SHS risks to their children, and motivation to act. However, taking effective action was constrained by their limited social and environmental opportunities, including others' smoking in the home. Conclusions The FS2SF intervention was ineffective as it was unable to fully address the precarious, complex life circumstances that make creating a smoke-free home particularly difficult for women experiencing intersecting dimensions of disadvantage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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8. 'To be honest, I haven't even thought about it' - recruitment in small-scale, qualitative research in primary care.
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Jessiman, Wendy C.
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HEALTH services accessibility ,INTERVIEWING ,PRIMARY health care ,RESEARCH ethics ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,WELL-being ,HUMAN research subjects ,PATIENT selection ,DIARY (Literary form) - Abstract
Aim To review strategies for successful recruitment in small-scale, qualitative research in primary care by exploring those used in a variety of settings and providing a reflective analysis of the strategies used in one such study. Background Recruitment of participants in small-scale, qualitative research in primary care is problematic. Researchers need to be more aware of the issues involved, but there is little practical guidance available to help them devise efficient strategies for maximising recruitment. Data sources This paper draws on a study conducted in the Highlands of Scotland examining the emotional wellbeing of pregnant and non-pregnant women. This was a qualitative study using diaries and interviews over a period of nine months. Ten women were recruited over a period of more than two years. Review methods The author reviews the strategies for successful recruitment based on both a review of the available literature as well as the experience of one study. Discussion Recruitment of subjects to a study is one of the major elements of a research proposal and requires significant effort, yet there is little to guide researchers through this difficult process. The challenge of recruitment is seldom debated and studies rarely report problems encountered or outline approaches that proved particularly successful. The importance of successful recruitment is discussed and the arguably typical recruitment difficulties encountered by researchers conducting a study in the Highlands of Scotland are outlined. The elements that comprised successful recruitment in this and other studies are appraised. Conclusion Although focused specifically on recruitment in small-scale, qualitative studies in primary care, this paper raises broader issues about the recruitment of participants in all types of research. Recruitment has implications for the trustworthiness and dependability of the data and hence the findings of research. Despite this, there remains a lack of evidence about what enhances research recruitment, leaving researchers to rely on guesswork and anecdotes. In a climate of evidence-based practice, researchers should be encouraged to include a formal evaluation of recruitment strategies in their studies and to report their findings. Implications for practice/research As recruitment has implications for the trustworthiness and dependability of research, researchers need to consider a wide range of recruitment strategies and include a formal evaluation of their recruitment strategies when reporting on their research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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9. Physical activity promotion in care homes.
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Turpie, Lindsay, Whitelaw, Sandy, and Topping, Christopher
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AGING ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,HEALTH promotion ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL personnel ,STATISTICAL sampling ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,WELL-being ,THEMATIC analysis ,RESIDENTIAL care ,HUMAN services programs ,PHYSICAL activity ,EVALUATION of human services programs - Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report on the implementation of a physical activity (PA) scheme - Let's Motivate (LM) - within private care homes (CHs) in Dumfries and Galloway (D&G), Scotland; aiming to provide an insight into the different factors which might contribute to its success and further sustainability. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative study is described in which one-to-one semi-structured interviews were carried out with eight key staff involved in implementing the project within two purposively sampled CHs; in order to explore their views and experiences of implementation. Findings: The paper provides an insight into the different factors which stand to both promote and impede the successful implementation of LM, within the two CHs involved. Originality/value: This paper explores a new and innovative PA initiative in CHs in D&G, Scotland. Studies exploring the factors which can both promote and impede implementation are important as they can help to usefully inform the implementation and sustainability of initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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10. How research into healthcare staff use and non‐use of e‐books led to planning a joint approach to e‐book policy and practice across UK and Ireland healthcare libraries.
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Gorring, Hélène, Duffy, Denise, Forde, Alison, Irving, Donna, Morgan, Katherine, and Nicholas, Katie
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ELECTRONIC books ,MEDICAL libraries ,SOCIAL media ,ATTITUDES of medical personnel ,POSTERS ,BIBLIOGRAPHIC databases ,INTERVIEWING ,HUMAN services programs ,MEDICAL care research ,NATIONAL health services ,QUALITATIVE research ,SURVEYS ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,HEALTH ,POLICY sciences ,INFORMATION-seeking behavior ,NEEDS assessment ,STATISTICAL sampling ,JUDGMENT sampling ,EMAIL - Abstract
The research goals were to obtain an understanding of who the users of e‐books in the NHS are, what they are using e‐books for, and when and how they use them. This article presents the methodology used and the findings from the research. It also explores the outputs and next steps from the research, both for the individual countries and collectively. The Five Nations group, (library leads in England, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland and Wales) commissioned research into healthcare staff use and non‐use of e‐books to understand the behaviours, needs and expectations of healthcare staff and to identify shared challenges around e‐books to inform policy and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. Stress as Experienced by People with Dementia: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
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Sharp, Barbara K
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DIAGNOSIS of dementia ,ADAPTABILITY (Personality) ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation ,CONVALESCENCE ,DEMENTIA patients ,PHENOMENOLOGY ,SENSORY perception ,SELF-perception ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,VIDEO recording ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,PSYCHOLOGICAL vulnerability ,FAMILY attitudes - Abstract
Health and social care research on stress in dementia has predominantly considered the stress experienced by family and professional carers. Focus on the person with dementia has frequently laid emphasis on the impact of stress-related behaviour on others and how such behaviour might be 'managed'. This paper describes a qualitative study which gives voice to people with dementia on the subject of stress and responds to the need for a better understanding of stress as it is experienced by people with dementia themselves. An interpretative phenomenological analysis was conducted on data collected from a purposive sample of people diagnosed with varying types of dementia from across Scotland. Discussions across five focus groups consisting of 21 participants with dementia in total generated data which was audio and video recorded, and analysed thematically. Five key themes emerged, described in the participants' own words, which were: (1) 'Something's torn, your life's torn'; (2) 'Families can bring stress'; (3) 'It's the stress of living with dementia'; (4) 'A whole new set of rules'; and (5) 'It's our lives and we'll get it under control ourselves'. These themes reflect experiences of loss, challenges to one's sense of self, relationship dynamics, living with the symptoms of dementia, learning to do things differently and establishing coping mechanisms that provide control. Study participants illustrated individual potential for adapting and coping with some of the most stressful aspects of living with dementia, challenging assumptions of inevitable fixed decline and progressive vulnerability to stress. Participants describe a process of recovery in their perceptions of self-worth, purpose and value in life following diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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12. Balancing measures or a balanced accounting of improvement impact: a qualitative analysis of individual and focus group interviews with improvement experts in Scotland.
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Toma, Madalina, Dreischulte, Tobias, Gray, Nicola M., Campbell, Diane, and Guthrie, Bruce
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CLINICAL medicine ,FOCUS groups ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL quality control ,NATIONAL health services ,QUALITY assurance ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,KEY performance indicators (Management) - Abstract
Background As quality improvement (QI) programmes have become progressively larger scale, the risks of implementation having unintended consequences are increasingly recognised. More routine use of balancing measures to monitor unintended consequences has been proposed to evaluate overall effectiveness, but in practice published improvement interventions hardly ever report identification or measurement of consequences other than intended goals of improvement. Methods We conducted 15 semistructured interviews and two focus groups with 24 improvement experts to explore the current understanding of balancing measures in QI and inform a more balanced accounting of the overall impact of improvement interventions. Data were analysed iteratively using the framework approach. Results Participants described the consequences of improvement in terms of desirability/undesirability and the extent to which they were expected/ unexpected when planning improvement. Four types of consequences were defined: expected desirable consequences (goals); expected undesirable consequences (trade-offs); unexpected undesirable consequences (unpleasant surprises); and unexpected desirable consequences (pleasant surprises). Unexpected consequences were considered important but rarely measured in existing programmes, and an improvement pause to take stock after implementation would allow these to be more actively identified and managed. A balanced accounting of all consequences of improvement interventions can facilitate staff engagement and reduce resistance to change, but has to be offset against the cost of additional data collection. Conclusion Improvement measurement is usually focused on measuring intended goals, with minimal use of balancing measures which when used, typically monitor trade-offs expected before implementation. This paper proposes that improvers and leaders should seek a balanced accounting of all consequences of improvement across the life of an improvement programme, including deliberately pausing after implementation to identify and quantitatively or qualitatively evaluate any pleasant or unpleasant surprises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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13. Active agents of health promotion? The school's role in supporting the HPV vaccination programme.
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Spratt, Jennifer, Shucksmith, Janet, Philip, Kate, and McNaughton, Rebekah
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HEALTH promotion ,FOCUS groups ,HEALTH education ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,HEALTH policy ,SOUND recordings ,HUMAN papillomavirus vaccines ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,THEMATIC analysis ,COLLEGE teacher attitudes - Abstract
By providing a place in which children can be accessed, the school has long been a site for population-level health initiatives. Recent policy shifts towards health-promoting schools have however re-cast the school from passive host to active collaborator in public health. This paper examines secondary school teachers' views of their roles as partners in Scotland's human papilloma virus vaccination programme. Focus groups were held in seven schools across Scotland. Confusion was evident in relation to this role, with competing understandings of young women's sexuality, concerns about parental perceptions and uncertainty about professional responsibilities. Many teachers sought to distance themselves from the vaccination programme. Evidence was found of a ‘sedimentation of discourses’, as mass models of state-sanctioned health intervention persist alongside contemporary discourses of individual choice. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2013
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14. The Context of Risk Management in Mental Health Social Work.
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Nolan, Deborah and Quinn, Neil
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INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,RISK management in business ,SOCIAL services ,QUALITATIVE research ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,JUDGMENT sampling ,MENTAL health services administration - Abstract
Managing risk is a key component of mental health social work practice, with the literature detailing two unique approaches to risk management — the dominant risk minimisation strategies and the less favoured risk-taking approaches. Due to a lack of research it is unclear, however, whether this is a practice reality, how professionals reconcile the tension between the two approaches and practice dilemmas, and the impact of wider factors perceived to influence these decisions. This paper aims to address these questions by drawing on 2010 research that undertook qualitative semi-structured interviews with seven Mental Health Officers in a Scottish local authority. Whilst the study found risk was generally constructed as relating to harm and danger, in practice a more measured approach to risk management was identified, with both approaches being employed, and a new acceptance of risk as potentially positive by organisations and practitioners was recognised. Participants illustrated how decisions are reached, without feeling inhibited by the ‘blame culture’, but clarified that this involved dilemmas and was a fraught area of practice. The paper concludes that more scope for positive risk-taking is desirable and requires the support of the policy context, legislation and organisations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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15. Understanding the quality‐of‐life experiences of older or frail adults following a new dens fracture: Nonsurgical management in a hard collar versus early removal of collar.
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Closs, Mia, Brennan, Paul, Niven, Angela, Shenkin, Susan, Eborall, Helen, and Lawton, Julia
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CERVICAL vertebrae injuries ,PATIENT autonomy ,PAIN measurement ,HEALTH services accessibility ,CERVICAL collars ,HEALTH attitudes ,QUALITATIVE research ,RESEARCH funding ,LIFE expectancy ,INTERVIEWING ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,VERTEBRAL fractures ,DECISION making in clinical medicine ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,JUDGMENT sampling ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CAREGIVERS ,LONGITUDINAL method ,QUALITY of life ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,PAIN management ,COMPARATIVE studies ,DATA analysis software ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,PHYSICAL activity ,PATIENT participation ,OLD age - Abstract
Introduction: In the United Kingdom, fractures of the cervical dens process in older and/or frail patients are usually managed nonsurgically in a hard collar. However, hard collars can lead to complications and this management approach is now being questioned, with growing interest in maximising patients' short‐term quality‐of‐life. It is vital that patients' perspectives are considered; yet, there is a dearth of literature examining the aspect. To help inform wider decision‐making about use of collar/no collar management of dens fractures in older/frail people, we explored older/frail people's experience of the two management approaches and how they affected their perceived quality‐of‐life. Methods: We interviewed older and/or frail adults with a recent dens fracture (aged ≥65 years or with a clinical frailty score of ≥5) or their caregiver. Participants were recruited from both arms of a clinical trial comparing management using a hard collar for 12 weeks (SM) with early removal of the collar (ERC) and were interviewed following randomisation and again, 12–16 weeks later. Data were analysed using a framework approach. Results: Both participant groups (SM/ERC) reported substantial, negative quality‐of‐life (QoL) experiences, with the fall itself and lack of access to care services and information being frequent major contributory factors. Many negative experiences cut across both participant groups, including pain, fatigue, diminished autonomy and reduced involvement in personally meaningful activities. However, we identified some subtle, yet discernible, ways in which using SM/ERC reinforced or alleviated (negative) QoL impacts, with the perceived benefits/burdens to using SM/ERC varying between different individuals. Conclusion: Study findings can be used to support informed decision‐making about SM/ERC management of dens fractures in older/frail patients. Patient or Public Contribution: Public and patient involvement contributors were involved in the study design, development of interview topic guides and interpretation of study findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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16. 'Maybe they should regulate themquite strictly until they know the true dangers': a focus group study exploring UK adolescents' views on e-cigarette regulation.
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Weishaar, Heide, Trevisan, Filippo, and Hilton, Shona
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TEENAGERS ,TOBACCO use ,TEENAGER attitudes ,GOVERNMENT regulation ,ELECTRONIC cigarettes ,MARKETING ,GOVERNMENT policy ,SMOKING laws ,CONSUMER attitudes ,DOCUMENTATION ,FOCUS groups ,SAFETY ,SALES personnel ,QUALITATIVE research ,RULES ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,FIELD notes (Science) - Abstract
Background and aims Regulation of electronic cigarettes has moved to the top of the addiction policy agenda, as demonstrated by the recent focus across the United Kingdom on introducing age-of-sale restrictions. However, the views of those affected by such regulation remain largely unexplored. This paper presents the first detailed qualitative exploration of adolescents' perceptions of existing, and opinions about potential e-cigarette regulation. Methods Sixteen focus groups, including a total of 83 teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 years, were conducted in deprived, mixed and affluent urban areas in Scotland and England between November 2014 and February 2015. Transcripts were imported into Nivivo 10, coded thematically and analysed. Results Participants critically considered existing evidence and competing interests in regulatory debates and demonstrated sophisticated understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of regulation. They overwhelmingly supported strong e-cigarette regulation and endorsed restrictions on sales to minors, marketing and e-cigarette use in public places. Concern about potential health harms of e-cigarette use and marketing increasing the acceptability of vaping and smoking led these adolescents to support regulation. Conclusions In focus group discussions, a sample of UK adolescents exposed to particular communications about e-cigarettes supported strict regulation of e-cigarettes, including banning sales to minors and use in indoor public areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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17. Professionalism in career guidance and counselling – how professional do trainee career practitioners feel at the end of a postgraduate programme of study?
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Allan, Graham and Moffett, Janet
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COUNSELOR attitudes ,TRAINING of counselors ,HIGHER education research ,ABILITY ,COUNSELING ,PROFESSIONAL ethics ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,SATISFACTION ,STUDENTS ,TRAINING ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,JOB performance ,PROFESSIONALISM - Abstract
This paper explores the extent to which students on a vocational postgraduate programme identify with characteristics and competences that define a professional career guidance and counselling practitioner. Literature suggests professionalism in careers work is characterised by a focus on the needs of the client with the practitioner in a facilitative role. Competences are often couched in developmental terms, with practitioners moving from inexperienced to experienced. Students identified the most valued characteristics as adherence to professional values and ethical standards with an emphasis on person-centred practice. They recognised that competence was a developmental process, characterising themselves as at an early stage on completion of their course. Supporting the client took precedence over issues such as advocating for the profession, supporting employers and social responsibility. Generally, students saw completing a programme of study either as a beginning to a process of development of professionalism or as part of their professional development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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18. A qualitative study of the relationship between the Scottish Medicines Consortium and their clinical experts.
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Newham, Rosemary, Corcoran, Emma Dunlop, Dear, James W., Hems, Sharon, McTaggart, Stuart, and Bennie, Marion
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DRUG therapy ,CONSORTIA ,CLINICAL drug trials ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL personnel ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,STATISTICAL sampling ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,THEMATIC analysis - Abstract
Rationale, aims and objectives Internationally, health technology assessments ( HTAs) are ubiquitous drivers to health policy. Within Scotland, the Scottish Medicines Consortium undertakes the medicine review process. Input from clinical experts, involved in frontline care, is an integral component of the assessment process. This paper explores the relationship between the clinical experts and the HTA agency within Scotland to better understand what motivates expert clinicians to devote their time to the medicine review process with no remuneration. Methods Twenty-seven clinical experts from 16 different clinical specialties took part in one-to-one interviews at their place of work between October 2011 and March 2012. Data analysis was inductive and comprised the organization of data into a framework and a subsequent thematic analysis. Results Three distinct themes were identified: (1) recruitment, which identified two types of explanations for the experts' appointment: external justification (nominated by another) and internal justification (being recognized as an expert); (2) flexibility of the procedures, with experts able to determine their own response style and negotiate timelines; (3) health care systems, demonstrating that their affiliation to the health system underpinned the relationship and their motivation to be clinical experts. Conclusions The findings of this study provide insight into the elements important to clinicians who voluntarily contribute to HTA processes. Examination of these elements in the context of the organizational citizenship behavior literature provides a foundation on which to improve understanding of this relationship and sustain and improve clinical expert participation in an increasingly intensified clinical environment and within cash-limited HTA systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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19. Am I there yet? The views of people with learning disability on forensic community rehabilitation.
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Davis, Alana, Doyle, Michael, Quayle, Ethel, and O'Rourke, Suzanne
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BEHAVIOR ,COMMUNITIES ,COMMUNITY health services ,COMPARATIVE studies ,FORENSIC psychiatry ,INTERVIEWING ,LONGITUDINAL method ,RESEARCH methodology ,CASE studies ,FORENSIC medicine ,OPERATING room personnel ,REHABILITATION ,FORENSIC nursing ,QUALITATIVE research ,CRIMINALS with mental illness ,JUDGMENT sampling ,LITERATURE reviews ,QUANTITATIVE research ,NARRATIVES ,THEMATIC analysis ,UNLICENSED medical personnel ,FIELD notes (Science) - Abstract
Purpose – Previously, diversion from the criminal justice system for people with learning disability (LD) and serious forensic needs in Scotland meant hospitalisation. More recently new legislation has meant that community-based rehabilitation is possible for this group. The purpose of this paper is to qualitatively explore the views of people with LD subject to these legal orders. This is both a chance to work in partnership to improve services and also to make the voices of this potentially vulnerable group heard. Design/methodology/approach – Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten participants subject to a community-based order. All participants were male. Ages, index behaviour, and time spent on order varied. The data was transcribed and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings – The main themes which emerged from the data were a taste of freedom, not being in control, getting control back, loneliness, and feeling like a service user. Participants described positives about community-based rehabilitation but also a number of negatives. Practical implications – Participant accounts suggest that the current community rehabilitation model has some shortcomings which need to be addressed. Suggestions are made for improvements to the current model relating to: achieving clarity over the role of support staff and pathways out of the system; increasing opportunities for service users to voice concerns; empowering staff teams via extensive training and supervision; and directly addressing internalised stigma to promote community integration. Originality/value – This is the first piece of work evaluating compulsory community forensic care for people with LD from the perspective of service users. It highlights difficulties with the system which could lead to helpful ways to evolve this model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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20. Volunteers working to support migrants in Glasgow: a qualitative study.
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Jones, Caitlin and Williamson, Andrea E.
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FOOD ,HOUSING ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,REFUGEES ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH funding ,SOCIAL role ,VOLUNTEER service ,VOLUNTEERS ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,SOCIAL support ,THEMATIC analysis ,CONSUMER activism ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Purpose -- The purpose of this paper is to explore the roles, motivations and experiences of volunteers who work to support asylum seekers (AS), refugees and refused asylum seekers (RAS) in Glasgow. Design/methodology/approach -- Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight volunteer participants who worked to support migrants in Glasgow, two of which were AS. Purposeful and theoretical sampling was used and data were analysed using the framework approach. Findings -- The roles of participants were broad included providing "destitution relief" (providing shelter and food for destitute asylum seekers (DAS)) and acting as advocates for AS to help them access services. The most common reported motivation of participants was a humanitarian interest in the situation of migrants in Glasgow and the UK. In contrast, participants who were AS, volunteered because they could not work and it helped to improve their mental well-being. The complexity of the circumstances of some migrants was seen as the most challenging aspect of volunteering. Participants were involved first hand in the difficulties migrants had in accessing health and social services. Research limitations/implications -- This exploratory study confirmed the vital role voluntary organisations have in supporting migrants in Glasgow. It highlights the essential role volunteers have in supporting DAS and sets out some volunteer support needs. This has important implications for this context in Glasgow. Further work in other dispersal settings in the UK would help elucidate if this is replicable across the UK. Practical implications -- Volunteer's role as lay advocates should be recognised and then supported by statutory services such as primary care and social services. Social implications -- The overall view was that the system of claiming asylum poses numerous challenges for both migrants and the volunteers working to support them. AS can become completely reliant on the volunteers and the services they provide. Originality/value -- This is the first research study examining the roles, motivations and experiences of volunteers who support migrants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Prioritising infant mental health: a qualitative study examining the role of education and training to infant mental health service development in Scotland.
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Murphy, Fionnghuala, Phang, Fifi, Weaver, Alicia, Minnis, Helen, McFadyen, Anne, and Dawson, Andrew
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EDUCATION of parents ,HEALTH education ,ATTITUDES of medical personnel ,RESEARCH methodology ,MENTAL health ,PUBLIC health ,INTERVIEWING ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,HEALTH planning - Abstract
Purpose: Despite the long-established importance of infant mental health, internationally this has not been mirrored in the provision of infant mental health services. Within Scotland in the UK, there has been significant recent government investment in developing infant mental health services. However, existing research identifies a massive knowledge and skills gap that could create barriers to implementation. This study aims to use qualitative methods to consider the views of relevant professional stakeholders on education and training within infant mental health. Design/methodology/approach: The authors completed semi-structured interviews with 14 professional stakeholders working in a health board in Scotland. This study used purposive sampling to include a broad range of professionals across health and social care services and analysed the resulting data using Braun and Clarke's (2006) methodology. This study adopted a reflexive stance throughout, including the research team interviewing each other as part of the process. Findings: Within the theme of education and training, we identified four sub-themes. These included roles for public health and societal education, training for parents, training for professionals and increasing professionals' experience of infant mental health. Originality/value: The issues identified are relevant in any area of the UK or internationally in considering the role of education and training in developing and maintaining new infant mental health services. Further research with families and with wider groups of professional stakeholders would be of further benefit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. What difference does the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) 2007 make to social work service practitioners' safeguarding practice?
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Mackay, Kathryn, Notman, Mary, Mcnicholl, Justin, Fraser, Diane, Mclaughlan, Claire, and Rossi, Sylvia
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PATIENT abuse ,LEGAL compliance ,INTERVIEWING ,JOB descriptions ,RESEARCH methodology ,PROFESSIONS ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,CLIENT relations ,INVOLUNTARY hospitalization ,DATA analysis software ,SOCIAL worker attitudes ,LAW - Abstract
Purpose -- This article seeks to explore the difference that adult support and protection legislation may have made to work with adults at risk of harm in Scotland. Design/methodology/approach -- The article is based upon findings of a joint academic and practitioner qualitative research project that interviewed 29 social service practitioners across three local authorities. Findings -- The legislation was seen as positive, giving greater attention to adults at risk. Views about the actual difference it made to the practitioners' practice varied, and were more likely in new rather than ongoing work. Three differences were noted: duties of investigation, protection orders and improved shared responsibility within the local authority and across other agencies, but to a lesser extent NHS staff. Overall it gave effective responses, more quickly for the adults at risk. Whilst the law brought greater clarity of role, there were tensions for practitioners in balancing an adult's right to autonomy with practitioners' safeguarding responsibilities. Originality/value -- The paper demonstrates that a dedicated law can improve safeguarding practice by clarifying the role of social work practitioners and the responsibilities of other agencies. The right to request access to records and banning orders were seen as valuable new measures in safeguarding adults at risk. As such the study from the first UK country to use dedicated adult safeguarding law offers a valuable insight for policy makers, professionals and campaign groups from other countries, which might be considering similar action. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
23. What business are we in? Value added services, core business and national library performance.
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Broady-Preston, Judith and Swain, Wendy
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LIBRARY public services ,GOVERNMENT agencies ,CONSUMER attitudes ,CORPORATE culture ,EXECUTIVES ,FOCUS groups ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,PUBLIC libraries ,QUALITY assurance ,STRATEGIC planning ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,ORGANIZATIONAL goals - Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report results of a research project which investigated how two UK National libraries categorise their core business purpose together with an assessment of the role and relevance of additional (or value-added) services in their strategic thinking, future planning and performance measurement. Design/methodology/approach – This is a qualitative interpretive study, using a collective case study methodology, with the National Libraries of Wales and Scotland as the core cases. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior managers in both institutions, together with focus groups with librarians and library assistants, selected using purposive sampling. All instruments were piloted; data from the respondents were recorded, coded, classified and cross-checked to ensure validity and rigour, using themed interview schedules to facilitate analysis. Findings – It is difficult to be definitive as to core and additional services as individuals have differing interpretations of the terms. Changing customer demands and expectations, technological developments and the impact of a dynamic and complex economic environment suggest it is more meaningful to reconceptualise services according to the extent to which they contribute to achieving basic business purpose at any one time. Originality/value – Libraries must demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness in service provision, and in relation to achieving primary purpose and resource priorities in order to survive. Examining the relevance of defining and distinguishing core and added-value services in relation to performance assessment and strategic vision addresses a gap in existing knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Managing change in the care of children with complex needs: healthcare providers' perspectives.
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Law, James, McCann, Dolly, and O'May, Fiona
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ALLIED health personnel ,CHRONIC diseases in children ,COMMUNICATION ,COMMUNITY health nursing ,FAMILY medicine ,FOCUS groups ,HEALTH care rationing ,HEALTH care teams ,HEALTH services accessibility ,HOME care services ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL care ,MEDICAL needs assessment ,MEDICAL personnel ,MEDICAL referrals ,PEDIATRIC nursing ,PEDIATRICS ,PERSONNEL management ,RESEARCH evaluation ,RESEARCH funding ,SCHOOL nursing ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,THEMATIC analysis ,PATIENTS' families - Abstract
law j., mccann d. & o'may f. (2011) Managing change in the care of children with complex needs: healthcare providers' perspectives. Journal of Advanced Nursing 67(12), 2551-2560. Abstract Aim. This paper is a report of a descriptive qualitative study of the role and activities of nursing and allied health professionals caring for children with complex needs in a community setting. Background. Health care is changing in terms of service provision and delivery, with an increased focus on person-centred care, prevention and community-based services. The role of nursing and allied health professionals is central to these changes but is not well described in terms of capacity, or the knowledge and skills required to meet increasing demand. Method. Within four Health Boards, semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted in 2007 with three nursing and four allied health managers, followed by four focus groups with 15 nursing and 11 allied health practitioners; in addition, three nurses and one speech therapist were interviewed by telephone. Results. Respondents identified challenges related to communication and information systems, equity of service provision, family-centred care and partnership working. Generic and specialized knowledge and skills are needed, although providing the right skills in the right place can often prove problematic with potential implications for service provision. Conclusion. Findings support the adoption of integrated partnership working, going beyond the identification of key professionals, to developing a set of criteria against which future service provision could be judged. Research priorities were identified; comparative evaluation of services, better understanding of the transition process and a clearer sense of the individual's response to the increasing customization of services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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25. Visiting all hours: a focus group study on staff's views of open visiting in a hospice.
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Gray, Helen, Adam, Joan, Brown, Duncan, McLaughlin, Patricia, Hill, Vicky, and Wilson, Lorraine
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MANAGEMENT ,VISITING the sick ,DECISION making ,FOCUS groups ,HOSPICE care ,NURSING specialties ,PATIENT advocacy ,RESEARCH ,HOSPICE nurses ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,BURDEN of care ,PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
St Columba's Hospice, Edinburgh, is a busy specialist palliative care unit with 30 inpatient beds. A previous publication reported the first strand of a qualitative exploratory study evaluating the impact of open visiting on patients at the hospice. This paper reports on the second strand, which sought to elicit the views of the hospice staff through focus group interviews. The main themes identified were valuing the family and friends as visitors, involving the family as part of the care team, patient powerlessness over visiting, shared rooms and their impact on visitors and patients, and the staff role as advocates or gatekeepers. Several strategies for developing a flexible and 'patient-controlled' visiting policy were identified, including quiet times without visitors, restriction of visitor numbers in shared rooms, and encouraging breaks from visiting. Since the study was completed, the hospice's visiting policy has been modified to ensure that it is patient-centred and meets the needs of patients and families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Experiences of, and attitudes towards, pregnancy and fatherhood amongst incarcerated young male offenders: Findings from a qualitative study
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Buston, Katie Margaret
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FATHERHOOD & psychology , *ANALYSIS of variance , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *CONTRACEPTION , *JUVENILE offenders , *MEN , *MISCARRIAGE , *PREGNANCY , *TEENAGE parents , *QUALITATIVE research , *SOCIAL responsibility , *JUDGMENT sampling , *UNPLANNED pregnancy - Abstract
Abstract: Teenage parenthood is problematised in the UK. Attention is increasingly falling on the potential or actual father yet we still know relatively little about young men’s experiences and attitudes in this area. This paper focuses on the experiences of, and attitudes towards, pregnancy and fatherhood amongst a sample of men incarcerated in a Scottish Young Offender Institute. In-depth interviews were conducted with 40 inmates, aged 16–20, purposively sampled using answers from a questionnaire administered to 67 inmates. Twelve men reported eighteen pregnancies for which they were, definitely or possibly, responsible. All but one of the pregnancies were unplanned. Five of the men were fathers: two were still in a relationship with the mother of their child and were in close contact with her and the child while incarcerated, three, all of whom had separated from their partner before the birth, had had patchy contact with mother and child before and/or during their sentence. All five of the men expressed a strong desire to be ‘a good father’. Amongst the interview sample as a whole, most said they did not feel ready to become fathers. The main reason given was being unable to fulfil what they regarded as the key role of financial provider. Most of the men had given little or no thought to the possibility of a sexual partner becoming pregnant. Contraceptive use was high, however, amongst the minority who reported thinking about this possibility. The paper concludes by considering the cultural context of the men’s attitudes and the potential for intervention development for incarcerated male young offenders in the areas of Sex and Relationships Education and parenting. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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27. Healthcare Professionals' Attitudes towards and Knowledge and Understanding of Paediatric Palliative Medicine (PPM) and Its Meaning within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): A Summative Content Analysis in a Tertiary Children's Hospital in Scotland—"An In Vitro Study"
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Ray, Satyajit, McLorie, Emma Victoria, and Downie, Jonathan
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INTENSIVE care units ,IN vitro studies ,PROFESSIONS ,ATTITUDES of medical personnel ,PEDIATRICS ,TERTIARY care ,MEDICAL consultants ,PALLIATIVE medicine ,QUALITATIVE research ,SURVEYS ,PHENOMENOLOGY ,RESEARCH funding ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CONTENT analysis ,NURSE practitioners ,MEDICAL practice ,JUDGMENT sampling ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Background: Paediatric palliative medicine (PPM) is a holistic approach to care for children and their families. Services are growing and developing worldwide but significant disparity in service provision remains. The Paediatric Supportive and Palliative Care Team (PSPCT) at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow was established in 2019, but there is still no clear integrated role within the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at present. Through analysing the attitudes, meaning, knowledge and understanding of PPM in the PICU environment, we hoped to explore the experiences of those providing paediatric palliative care and to identify any barriers to or facilitators of integrated working to gain a better understanding of providing this care. Methods: This qualitative study used a survey composed of five open-ended and five closed questions. Sixteen out of a possible thirty-two responses (50%) were accrued from PICU healthcare professionals, including consultants (n = 19), advanced nurse practitioners (n = 4) and band-seven nurses (n = 9). The data were comprehensively studied and analysed by two coders using summative content analysis with assistance from data management software. Codes were further developed to form categories and subcategories. Results: Two categories were found: (1) the role of palliative care and (2) experiences of providing palliative care. A total of five subcategories were found, demonstrating that the PSPCT can enhance care in PICU through collaborative working. Barriers identified included staffing, funding and stigma around palliative care. Conclusions: This study shows that PICU professionals have a good understanding of the concepts of PPM and view it as an essential part of PICU work. Barriers related to resources and misperceptions of palliative care can be overcome through improved education, funding and staff retention, but this would require buy-in from policymakers. The perspective from our relatively small team increases generalizability to growing teams across the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. The Leadership of Co-Production in Health and Social Care Integration in Scotland: A Qualitative Study.
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CONNOLLY, JOHN, MUNRO, ALISON, MACGILLIVRAY, STEPHEN, MULHERIN, TAMARA, TOMA, MADALINA, GRAY, NICOLA, and ANDERSON, JULIE
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CLINICAL governance ,LEADERSHIP ,ATTITUDES of medical personnel ,RESEARCH methodology ,TELEPHONES ,PRACTICAL politics ,LEADERS ,INTERVIEWING ,QUALITATIVE research ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,SOUND recordings ,GOVERNMENT policy ,PUBLIC sector ,RESEARCH funding ,INTEGRATED health care delivery ,JUDGMENT sampling ,SOCIAL case work - Abstract
The involvement of citizens in the production and creation of public services has become a central tenet for administrations internationally. In Scotland, co-production has underpinned the integration of health and social care via the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. We report on a qualitative study that examined the experiences and perspectives of local and national leaders in Scotland on undertaking and sustaining co-production in public services. By adopting a meso and macro perspective, we interviewed senior planning officers from eight health and social care partnership areas in Scotland and key actors in national agencies. The findings suggest that an overly complex Scottish governance landscape undermines the sustainability of co-production efforts. As part of a COVID-19 recovery, both the implementation of meaningful co-production and coordinated leadership for health and social care in Scotland need to be addressed, as should the development of evaluation capacities of those working across health and social care boundaries so that co-production can be evaluated and report to inform the future of the integration agenda. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Addressing a gap: a qualitative analysis of Scotland's Drowning and Incident Review process.
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McAvoy, Carlene, Jagnoor, Jagnoor, and Hoe, Connie
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SAFETY ,STAKEHOLDER analysis ,RESEARCH methodology ,PRACTICAL politics ,DROWNING ,MEDICAL incident reports ,EVIDENCE gaps ,INTERVIEWING ,HUMAN services programs ,QUALITATIVE research ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,MEDICAL care use ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,LEGAL procedure ,CORPORATE culture - Published
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30. Care‐home Nurses' responses to the COVID‐19 pandemic: Managing ethical conundrums at personal cost: A qualitative study.
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Birt, Linda, Lane, Kathleen, Corner, Jason, Sanderson, Kristy, and Bunn, Diane
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WELL-being ,NURSES' attitudes ,COVID-19 ,ETHICS ,SOCIAL support ,WORK ,LEADERSHIP ,INTERVIEWING ,PEER relations ,QUALITATIVE research ,NURSING care facilities ,RESPONSIBILITY ,EXPERIENTIAL learning ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,GERIATRIC nursing ,RESEARCH funding ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,DATA analysis software ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation ,NURSING home employees ,PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience ,PSYCHOLOGICAL distress - Abstract
Introduction: The COVID‐19 pandemic had an unprecedented effect on those living and working in care‐homes for older people, as residents were particularly vulnerable to contracting the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus, associated with high morbidity and mortality. Often undervalued, care‐home nurses (RNs) are leaders, managing complex care while working in isolation from their professional peers. The pandemic made this more apparent, when care and treatments for COVID‐19 were initially unknown, isolation increased due to withdrawal of many professional health services, accompanied by staff shortages. Objective: To explore RNs' experiences of working in older people's care‐homes during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Design: Qualitative interview study. Setting: Care‐homes for older people in England and Scotland, UK. Methods: Recruitment via direct contact with care‐homes, social media, and links provided by national partners, then purposive sampling for age, gender, type of care‐home, and location. Data collected through one‐to‐one online interviews using topic guide developed collaboratively with care‐home nurses, focusing on how COVID‐19 impacted on nurses' resilience and mental wellbeing. Data analyzed thematically using Tronto's ethics of care framework to guide development of interpretative themes. Results: Eighteen nurses (16 female; 16 adult, and two mental health nurses) were interviewed March–June 2021; majority aged 46–55 years; mean time registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council: 19 years; 17 had nursed residents with COVID‐19. RNs' experiences resonated with Tronto's five tenets of ethical care: attentiveness, responsibility, competence, responsiveness, and solidarity. All nurses described being attentive to needs of others, but were less attentive to their own needs, which came at personal cost. RNs were aware of their professional and leadership responsibilities, being as responsive as they could be to resident needs, processing and sharing rapidly changing guidance and implementing appropriate infection control measures, but felt that relatives and regulatory bodies were not always appreciative. RNs developed enhanced clinical skills, increasing their professional standing, but reported having to compromise care, leading to moral distress. Broadly, participants reported a sense of solidarity across care‐home staff and working together to cope with the crisis. Conclusion: Care‐home nurses felt unprepared for managing the COVID‐19 pandemic, many experienced moral distress. Supporting care‐home nurses to recover from the pandemic is essential to maintain a healthy, stable workforce and needs to be specific to care‐home RNs, recognizing their unique pandemic experiences. Support for RNs will likely benefit other care‐home workers either directly through wider roll‐out, or indirectly through improved wellbeing of nurse leaders. Clinical relevance: The COVID‐19 pandemic, an international public health emergency, created many challenges for Registered Nurses (RNs) working in long‐term care facilities for older people, as residents were particularly vulnerable to the impact of the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus. Care‐home RNs faced challenges distinct from their hospital‐based nursing peers and non‐nursing social care colleagues due to their isolation, leadership roles, professional legal obligations, and ethical responsibilities, leading to psychological distress on the one hand, but also a newly found confidence in their existing and newly developed skills, and increased recognition by the wider health community of their specialisms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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31. play@home in practice: health visitors' views of perceived facilitators and barriers to programme implementation.
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Miller, Irene and Barton, Gil
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ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,BOOKS ,COMMUNITY health nursing ,COMPARATIVE studies ,FOCUS groups ,HOME care services ,INTERVIEWING ,MEDICAL personnel ,TEACHING aids ,DVD-Video discs ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Health visitors in Scotland gift 'play@home', a book-based early intervention programme, to parents as part of the universal health visiting service. The provision of health improvement information to parents is recognised as a core function of health visiting and yet evidence shows that not every family receives the play@home resources. This paper discusses the perceived facilitators and barriers to implementing this programme through exploring the views of ten health visitors and four health visiting managers in two health board areas in Scotland. The findings conclude that increasingly vulnerable families, supported by fewer qualified health visitors, present challenges to the health visiting service. The play@home programme is valued by health visitors as a flexible tool with which to engage with families. Collaborative working with other services enhances provision and play@home does become embedded in practice over time. Strategic policy links to raise the profile of play@home are improving. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
32. General practice nurses' experiences of participation in an advanced nursing practice education programme.
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Mundy, Jill and Pow, Janette
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UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,FAMILY nursing ,RESEARCH ,PHYSICAL diagnosis ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,NURSES' attitudes ,NURSING specialties ,RESEARCH methodology ,SOCIAL networks ,JOB stress ,INTERVIEWING ,MEDICAL care ,PATIENTS ,MENTORING ,NURSING education ,LEARNING strategies ,EXPERIENCE ,QUALITATIVE research ,RESPONSIBILITY ,BUSINESS networks ,STUDENTS ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,MEDICAL history taking ,EMPLOYEES' workload ,NURSES ,NURSING students ,ENDOWMENTS ,JUDGMENT sampling ,EDUCATIONAL outcomes - Abstract
In the UK, transformation of the nursing workforce, including development of the role of the advanced nurse practitioner within general practice, is essential to meet healthcare demands. This article presents the results of a small, qualitative study conducted among students at one university in Scotland, describing their experiences of participation in advanced practice education. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews to generate in-depth descriptions and to identify the facilitators and barriers to learning. The study identified that a shared responsibility for patient care creates opportunities for learning. The facilitators to learning were identified as foundation level education in history taking and clinical examination, finance, having a supportive network and mentorship. Barriers included pressure of work and a lack of clarity about roles and training needs. Given the key role that these nurses will have in future healthcare models, there is a requirement for a national education standard. It is recommended that the Nursing and Midwifery Council leads on defining advanced nurse practitioner in general practice programme learning outcomes. The overall aim of such courses is to enhance the experience for future nurses to encourage recruitment and transform the nursing workforce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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33. Life Interrupted: Experiences of adolescents, young adults and their family living with malignant melanoma.
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McInally, Wendy, Gray‐Brunton, Carol, Chouliara, Zoe, and Kyle, Richard G.
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SOCIAL support ,MELANOMA ,RESEARCH methodology ,INTERVIEWING ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,FAMILY attitudes ,EXPERIENCE ,QUALITATIVE research ,PHENOMENOLOGY ,RESEARCH funding ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis - Abstract
Aim: Melanoma is one of the most common human malignancies; yet, it is often thought of as a disease of adulthood rather than one affecting adolescents and young adults. This study sought to understand the experiences of adolescents, young adults and their family living with malignant melanoma. Design: A qualitative study using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis, through a multi‐perspective design. Methods: Data collection was conducted between January and August 2018 in each participant's Primary Care Centre when they were attending for an outpatient appointment. Each young person and a nominated family member were interviewed (n = 10) either individually (n = 4) or as a dyad (n = 6) according to their personal choice. In‐depth semi‐structured interviews were conducted and audio‐recorded with the participant's consent. Interview data were transcribed verbatim and analysed. Findings: The metanarrative 'Life Interrupted' was the core conceptual thread woven throughout the findings. It represents the interconnections and interrelationships between the adolescent or young adult and their family. Being able to recognize the disease and seek support was challenging with often limited physical, emotional or social support resulting in feelings of fear and isolation. Four super‐ordinate themes were identified: (a) 'Is it Serious', (b) 'Too Much too Young', (c) 'Not the Same' and (d) 'Time to Live'. Conclusions: With the rising incidence of MM in the adolescents and young adults population globally, there are demands to improve healthcare professionals and nurse's knowledge and understanding of MM. As young people with MM experience their journey outside specialist cancer services, the care delivery for this patient group and their families require stronger links between services. Impact: This study will inform the improvement of care delivery for MM in order that this patient group is provided with the same access to service delivery as other adolescents and young adults with cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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34. The value of recognition theory to Family Group Conferencing and child-care and protection.
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Mitchell, Mary
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ACQUISITION of data methodology ,SOCIAL support ,HUMAN rights ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,RESEARCH methodology ,SELF-perception ,GROUP identity ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,INTERVIEWING ,MEDICAL personnel ,FAMILY attitudes ,QUALITATIVE research ,PATIENTS' families ,PATIENT-family relations ,DECISION making ,CHILD welfare ,RESEARCH funding ,MEDICAL records ,CASE studies ,FAMILY relations ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,DATA analysis software ,RESPECT ,LOVE ,SOCIAL case work - Abstract
Much has been written over the past thirty years within the international social work literature on Family Group Conferencing as a process of decision making. Yet, the theories that frame our understanding of how Family Group Conferencing contributes towards family outcomes are less distinct. This article makes an original contribution to this literature by proposing the use of recognition theory as a beneficial lens for understanding the Family Group Conferencing process. The recognition theory contends that social relations acknowledge and validate personal existence and are pivotal to identify formation; a just society is therefore one where everyone gets due recognition. A retrospective qualitative study will be used to exemplify how Family Group Conferencing can create the conditions within which participants can experience different forms of recognition: care; respect; solidarity and, as such, experience a level of social justice (or not). It is argued that recognition within the Family Group Conferencing process can influence the identity and relationships of those involved in social work services. This article has significance beyond those with an interest in Family Group Conferencing as the recognition theory can shed light on the nature of relationships in social work practice more generally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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35. Experiences of cervical screening participation and non‐participation in women from minority ethnic populations in Scotland.
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Nelson, Mia, Patton, Andrea, Robb, Katie, Weller, David, Sheikh, Aziz, Ragupathy, Kalpana, Morrison, David, and Campbell, Christine
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RESEARCH ,RACISM ,MINORITIES ,PATIENT participation ,HEALTH services accessibility ,RESEARCH methodology ,COMMUNICATION barriers ,HUMAN sexuality ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,EARLY detection of cancer ,INTERVIEWING ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,QUALITATIVE research ,COMPARATIVE studies ,PRIMARY health care ,HEALTH literacy ,RISK perception ,HEALTH attitudes ,RESEARCH funding ,ETHNIC groups ,CERVIX uteri tumors ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,SHAME ,EMOTIONS ,HEALTH planning - Abstract
Background: The introduction of screening in the UK and other high‐income countries led to a significant decrease in the incidence of cervical cancer and increase in survival rates. Minority ethnic groups are often underrepresented in screening participation for reasons that are poorly understood. Objective: To explore experiences of cervical screening participation and non‐participation of women from minority ethnic populations in Scotland and gain insights to support the development of interventions that could potentially support screening participation and thereby reduce inequalities. Design: Qualitative comparison group study using in‐depth, semi‐structured individual interviews that were thematically analysed. Setting and participants: This study took place in Scotland. Fifty women were purposively sampled from four ethnic minority groups: South Asian; East European; Chinese; and Black African or Caribbean. White Scottish women were also interviewed. Results: Many experiences described were common regardless of ethnicity, such as difficulties managing competing priorities, including work and care responsibilities. However, important differences existed across the groups. These included going abroad for more frequent screening, delayed introduction to screening and not accessing primary care services, language difficulties in health‐care settings despite proficiency in English and not being sexually active at screening commencement. Experiences of racism, ignorance and feeling shamed were also reported. Conclusions: Key differences exist in the experience of minority ethnic groups in Scotland. These offer potential opportunities to reduce disparity and support screening participation including maximizing co‐incidental interactions and developing outreach work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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36. Strategies for improving access to clinical trials by teenagers and young adults with cancer: A qualitative study of health professionals' views.
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Hart, Ruth I., Boyle, Dorothy, Cameron, David A., Cowie, Fiona J., Hayward, Larry, Heaney, Nicholas B., Jesudason, Angela B., and Lawton, Julia
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HEALTH services accessibility ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL personnel ,INTERVIEWING ,CANCER patients ,QUALITATIVE research ,LABOR supply ,RESEARCH funding ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,THEMATIC analysis ,JUDGMENT sampling ,DATA analysis software ,RARE diseases ,ADULTS ,ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
Objective: Few teenagers and young adults (TYA) with cancer participate in clinical trials. Lack of opportunity has been identified as a major barrier. We canvassed health professionals' views on how TYA's access to trials might be improved. Methods: We interviewed 35 professionals with responsibility for delivering or facilitating cancer care and/or clinical trials. We analysed data using a qualitative descriptive approach. Results: Interviewees viewed improving TYA's access to trials as challenging, but possible. They reframed the problem as one of rare disease and surmised that modifying the organisation, administration and resourcing of research (and care) might expand opportunities for both TYA and other patients with low volume conditions. Proposals coalesced around four themes: consolidating the pool of patients; streamlining bureaucratic requirements; investing in the research workforce; and promoting pragmatism in trial design. Conclusion: Accounts suggest there is scope to improve access to trials by TYA with cancer and other patients with rare diseases. Though re‐configuring care, research and resource frameworks would present substantial challenges, doing nothing would also have costs. Change will require the support of a range of stakeholders, and agreement as to the best way forward. Further work, such as priority setting exercises, may be necessary to reach a consensus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Adolescents and young adults' (AYA) views on their cancer knowledge prior to diagnosis: Findings from a qualitative study involving AYA receiving cancer care.
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Hart, Ruth I., Cowie, Fiona J., Jesudason, Angela B., and Lawton, Julia
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TUMOR risk factors ,TUMOR diagnosis ,INTERVIEWING ,HEALTH literacy ,QUALITATIVE research ,HEALTH ,INFORMATION resources ,MEDICAL referrals ,RESEARCH funding ,TUMORS ,JUDGMENT sampling ,SYMPTOMS ,ADULTS ,ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
Background: Cancer is rare amongst adolescents and young adults (AYA). Previous research has reported (healthy) AYA's knowledge of risk factors and symptoms as limited, with this potentially leading to delays in help‐seeking and diagnosis. Objectives: We explored AYA's views on their cancer knowledge prior to diagnosis and if/how they perceived this as having affected their experiences of diagnosis and care. Methods: We interviewed 18 AYA diagnosed with cancer (aged 16‐24 years). Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. We undertook qualitative descriptive analysis, exploring both a priori topics and emergent themes, including cancer knowledge prior to diagnosis. Results: Adolescents and young adults characterized their knowledge of cancer and treatment prior to diagnosis and treatment initiation as limited and superficial. AYA perceived gaps in their knowledge as having profound consequences throughout their cancer journey. These included: hindering recognition of symptoms, thereby delaying help‐seeking; impeding understanding of the significance of tests and referrals; amplifying uncertainty on diagnosis; and affording poor preparation for the harsh realities of treatment. Conclusions: Adolescents and young adults perceived their limited cancer knowledge prior to diagnosis as affecting experiences of diagnosis and initial/front‐line care. These findings prompt consideration of whether, when and how, AYA's knowledge of cancer might be improved. Two broad approaches are discussed: universal education on AYA cancer and/or health; and targeted education (enhanced information and counselling) at and after diagnosis. Patient or Public Contribution: Our work was informed throughout by discussions with an advisory group, whose membership included AYA treated for cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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38. Why colorectal screening fails to achieve the uptake rates of breast and cervical cancer screening: a comparative qualitative study.
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Kotzur, Marie, McCowan, Colin, Macdonald, Sara, Wyke, Sally, Gatting, Lauren, Campbell, Christine, Weller, David, Crighton, Emilia, Steele, Robert J. C., and Robb, Kathryn A.
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BREAST tumor diagnosis ,COLON tumors ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CONSUMER attitudes ,FECAL occult blood tests ,HEALTH attitudes ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL care use ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,RECTUM tumors ,RESEARCH funding ,STATISTICAL sampling ,CERVIX uteri tumors ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,THEMATIC analysis ,HEALTH literacy ,EARLY detection of cancer - Abstract
Background In Scotland, the uptake of clinic- based breast (72%) and cervical (77%) screening is higher than home- based colorectal screening (==60%). To inform new approaches to increase uptake of colorectal screening, we compared the perceptions of colorectal screening among women with different screening histories. Methods We purposively sampled women with different screening histories to invite to semistructured interviews: (1) participated in all; (2) participated in breast and cervical but not colorectal ('colorectal-specific non-participants'); (3) participated in none. To identify the sample we linked the data for all women eligible for all three screening programmes in Glasgow, Scotland (aged 51-64 years; n=68 324). Interviews covered perceptions of cancer, screening and screening decisions. Framework method was used for analysis. Results Of the 2924 women invited, 86 expressed an interest, and 59 were interviewed. The three groups' perceptions differed, with the colorectal-specific nonparticipants expressing that: (1) treatment for colorectal cancer is more severe than for breast or cervical cancer; (2) colorectal symptoms are easier to self-detect than breast or cervical symptoms; (3) they worried about completing the test incorrectly; and (4) the colorectal test could be more easily delayed or forgotten than breast or cervical screening. Conclusion Our comparative approach suggested targets for future interventions to increase colorectal screening uptake including: (1) reducing fear of colorectal cancer treatments; (2) increasing awareness that screening is for the asymptomatic; (3) increasing confidence to self- complete the test; and (4) providing a suggested deadline and/or additional reminders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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39. Care home residents who die in hospital: exploring factors, processes and experiences.
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Alcorn, Gemma, Murray, Scott A, and Hockley, Jo
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MORTALITY risk factors ,ACADEMIC medical centers ,DOCUMENTATION ,LENGTH of stay in hospitals ,HOSPITAL admission & discharge ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,NURSING home patients ,PALLIATIVE treatment ,PATIENTS ,RISK assessment ,TIME ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors - Abstract
Background Care home residents are increasingly frail with complex health and social care needs. Their transfer to hospital at the end-of-life can be associated with unwanted interventions and distress. However, hospitals do enable provision of care that some residents wish to receive. We aimed to explore the factors that influence hospital admission of care home residents who then died in hospital. Methods This study combined in-depth case note review of care home residents dying in two Scottish teaching hospitals during a 6-month period and semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 26 care home staff and two relatives. Results During the 6-month period, 109 care home residents died in hospital. Most admissions occurred out-of-hours (69%) and most were due to a sudden event or acute change in clinical condition (72%). Length of stay in hospital before death was short, with 42% of deaths occurring within 3 days. Anticipatory Care Planning (ACP) regarding hospital admission was documented in 44%. Care home staff wanted to care for residents who were dying; however, uncertain trajectories of decline, acute events, challenges of ACP, relationship with family and lack of external support impeded this. Conclusions Managing acute changes on the background of uncertain trajectories is challenging in care homes. Enhanced support is required to improve and embed ACP in care homes and to provide rapid, 24 hours-a-day support to manage difficult symptoms and acute changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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40. Family INvolvement in inTensive care: A qualitative exploration of critically ill patients, their families and critical care nurses (INpuT study).
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Kydonaki, Kalliopi, Kean, Susanne, and Tocher, Jennifer
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FAMILIES & psychology ,CRITICAL care medicine ,CRITICALLY ill ,FAMILY medicine ,FOCUS groups ,INTENSIVE care nursing ,INTENSIVE care units ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,INTERVIEWING ,THEORY of knowledge ,RESEARCH methodology ,PATIENT-family relations ,MEDICAL personnel ,PATIENT-professional relations ,NURSES' attitudes ,PATIENTS ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH funding ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,PATIENT-centered care ,PATIENTS' families ,DATA analysis software ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,FAMILY attitudes - Abstract
Aims and objectives: To understand the different factors that impact on the involvement of adult family members in the care of critically ill patients from the perspective of patients, families and nurses, with the aim to inform the enactment of a patient‐ and family‐centred care intervention to support the patient–family–nurse partnership in care involvement. Background: Existing evidence lacks theoretical underpinning and clarity to support enactment of patient‐ and family‐centred care and involvement of families in the care of the critically ill patient. Design: Qualitative exploratory design using thematic analysis. Methods: This study was conducted at two adult intensive care units in two tertiary university hospitals in the central belt of Scotland. Between 2013–2014, we conducted semi‐structured interviews with critically ill survivors (n = 19) and adult family members (n = 21), and five focus groups with nurses (n = 15) across both settings. Data were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and uploaded in NVivo 10. Data were analysed thematically using a constructivist epistemology. Ethical approval was obtained prior to data collection. Data are reported according to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist. Results: Family's situational awareness; the perceived self in care partnership; rapport and trust; and personal and family attributes were the main factors that affected family involvement in care. Two key themes were identified as principles to enact patient‐ and family‐centred care in adult intensive care units: "Need for 'Doing family'" and "Negotiations in care involvement." Conclusions: Negotiating involvement in care requires consideration of patients' and family members' values of doing family and the development of a constructive patient–family–nurses' partnership. Relevance to clinical practice: Future policy and research should consider patients' and family's needs to demonstrate family bonds within a negotiated process in care participation, when developing tools and frameworks to promote patient‐ and family‐centred care in adult intensive care units. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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41. Responding to the health needs of trafficked people: A qualitative study of professionals in England and Scotland.
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Williamson, Victoria, Borschmann, Rohan, Zimmerman, Cathy, Howard, Louise M., Stanley, Nicky, and Oram, Sian
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ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,HEALTH services accessibility ,HEALTH status indicators ,HUMAN rights ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL care ,MEDICAL care use ,MEDICAL personnel ,MEDICAL referrals ,NATIONAL health services ,MENTAL health services ,NEEDS assessment ,POLICE psychology ,PROFESSIONS ,PUBLIC officers ,RESEARCH funding ,STATISTICAL sampling ,SOCIAL justice ,PSYCHOLOGY of crime victims ,QUALITATIVE research ,HEALTH facility translating services ,GOVERNMENT policy ,JUDGMENT sampling ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,SOCIAL support ,THEMATIC analysis ,HUMAN trafficking ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Trafficked people require timely and ongoing access to healthcare services. Yet, many encounter difficulties accessing and utilising healthcare services, both while in situations of exploitation and after their escape. This research investigated barriers that hinder healthcare providers from identifying, providing care and making necessary referrals for trafficked people in the United Kingdom (UK). Semi‐structured, face‐to‐face interviews were conducted with healthcare (n = 23) and non‐health (n = 27) professionals with relevant policy or practical experience related to human trafficking in the UK. Topic guides covered identifying, referring and providing care to trafficked people. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. Four interconnected themes emerged: trafficked persons' entitlements to healthcare, availability of healthcare resources, providers' knowledge about trafficking, and the particular needs of trafficked individuals. Providers explained that policies limiting entitlements to healthcare created significant obstacles to care, as did the inadequate resourcing of interpreter services, trafficking support services, and specialist mental health services. Few healthcare professionals reported having received training on responses to trafficked people and most were unaware of support options and referral routes. Healthcare professionals will be better equipped to serve trafficked individuals if they are provided training to identify and respond to human trafficking, guidance on referral and support options and entitlements to care. Simultaneously, improving trafficked people's healthcare access and use will also require government interventions to ensure they are not unjustifiably denied healthcare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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42. Enacting evidence-based practice: pathways for community nurses.
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Teodorowski, Piotr, Cable, Clare, Kilburn, Sally, and Kennedy, Catriona
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COMMUNITY health nursing ,FOCUS groups ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL practice ,PROFESSIONAL employee training ,RESEARCH funding ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,EVIDENCE-based nursing ,CHANGE management - Abstract
Community nurses are expected to deliver evidence-based practice, which is challenging given the diversity and breadth of the evidence base from which they can draw. This study aimed to explore community nurses' experiences of implementing change in their practice. Qualitative semi-structured interviews (n=9) and focus groups (n=2) with community nurses (n=17) were conducted. Three pathways to introduce change in practice were identified by participants: bottom-up, top-down and collaborative pathways. These are based on the nature of the proposed change, the available evidence, 'buy in' from colleagues and issues around implementation. The findings identify approaches to implementing change in community nursing practice. Practitioners would benefit from support to navigate the complex process of change through managerial support, ongoing education, accessible online resources and support through a practice development role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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43. Homelessness—'It will crumble men': The views of staff and service users about facilitating the identification and support of people with an intellectual disability in homeless services.
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McKenzie, Karen, Murray, George, Wilson, Helen, and Delahunty, Lauren
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CONSUMER attitudes ,HEALTH services accessibility ,HOMELESS persons ,HOMELESSNESS ,HOSPITAL medical staff ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MENTAL health services ,PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities ,QUALITY assurance ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,COMORBIDITY ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,SOCIAL support ,THEMATIC analysis - Abstract
People with an intellectual disability (ID) face significant health inequalities and barriers to accessing appropriate support, which are made worse if the person is also homeless. An important barrier is that services may not recognise that the person has ID. This qualitative study explored the views of staff members and service users about the identification and support needs of homeless people with ID and the role of an ID screening questionnaire as a way to help improve service provision. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 16 staff members and 8 service users from homeless services in the South East of Scotland between March 2017 and 2018. Thematic analysis identified four themes: 'not diagnosed or declared', which explored the barriers to support due to the person's ID not being identified by others or disclosed by the person; 'It will crumble men', which reported on the additional challenges faced by homeless people with ID; 'disabling environment' which identified the ways in which organisations can make support difficult for people with ID to access; and 'It's not against them, it's to help them' which explored the benefits and issues associated with screening for ID in homeless services. The results identified the complex support needs likely to be experienced by many homeless people with ID and suggested a number of implications for practice. First, the screening tool was seen as having a number of benefits, if used where there is a process to provide the person with further specialist assessment and support. Second, staff members identified a need for training in relation to identifying and supporting this group of people. Third, the screening tool was seen as a way to help provide information about the prevalence and needs of people with ID, in order to inform and shape policy, service development, and delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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44. Barriers and facilitators to implementing the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool in a community palliative care setting.
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Horseman, Zoe, Milton, Libby, and Finucane, Anne
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EDUCATION of nurse practitioners ,PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers ,COMMUNITIES ,COMMUNITY health nursing ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,NEEDS assessment ,NURSES' attitudes ,NURSING practice ,PALLIATIVE treatment ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,BURDEN of care ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Family carers play a central role in community-based palliative care. However, caring for a terminally ill person puts the carer at increased risk of physical and mental morbidity. The Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool (CSNAT) enables comprehensive assessment of carer support needs. The present study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to implementing the CSNAT in a community specialist palliative care service. Semi-structured interviews with 12 palliative care nurse specialists from two community nursing teams in Lothian, Scotland, June 2017. Data was audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed. Palliative care nurse specialists acknowledge the importance of carers in palliative care and encourage carer support practices. Nurses perceived the CSNAT as useful, but used it as an 'add-on' to current practice, rather than as a new approach to carer-led assessment. Further training is recommended to ensure community palliative care nurses are familiar with the broader CSNAT approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. A qualitative study exploring the views, attitudes and beliefs of patients and health professionals towards exercise intervention for people who are surgically treated for lung cancer.
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Crandall, K., Maguire, R., Campbell, A., and Kearney, N.
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MEDICAL personnel ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,CANCER patients ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,EXERCISE ,FOCUS groups ,INTERVIEWING ,LUNG tumors ,MATHEMATICAL models ,RESEARCH methodology ,STATISTICAL sampling ,QUALITATIVE research ,THEORY ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,PATIENTS' attitudes - Abstract
Surgical removal remains the best curative option for patients diagnosed with early‐stage lung cancer. However, it is also associated with significant morbidity and reduced quality of life. Interventions to improve patient outcomes are required. This study aimed to explore the views, attitudes and beliefs of key stakeholders on exercise intervention for people who are surgically treated for lung cancer to inform the development of future interventions. Focus groups and individual interviews were carried out at two Scottish sites. The study was guided by the Health Action Process Approach behaviour change model. A total of 23 (12 patients and 11 health professionals) participated in the study. The data analysis resulted in three main themes: attitudes and beliefs, external factors and intervention design. The results highlighted certain key elements that should be included in an exercise intervention, such as the need for supervised sessions, an element of individualisation and the perceived social benefits of exercising with others. This study emphasises the importance of including key stakeholders in the development of complex interventions such as exercise and provides important information for the development of future exercise intervention trials for people who are surgically treated for lung cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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46. 'Just not for me' - contributing factors to nonattendance/noncompletion at phase III cardiac rehabilitation in acute coronary syndrome patients: a qualitative enquiry.
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Herber, Oliver Rudolf, Smith, Karen, White, Myra, and Jones, Martyn C.
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CARDIAC rehabilitation ,INTERVIEWING ,MEDICAL cooperation ,PATIENT compliance ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH funding ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,ACUTE coronary syndrome ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,DIARY (Literary form) - Abstract
Aims and objectives To explore what reasons do nonattenders and noncompleters give for their patterns of participation or nonparticipation in cardiac rehabilitation programmes and how future uptake could be enhanced. Background Cardiac rehabilitation is a cost-effective clinical intervention designed for adults with acute coronary syndrome. Despite evidence from meta-analyses demonstrating that cardiac rehabilitation programmes facilitate physical and psychological recovery from acute coronary syndrome, only 20-50% of eligible patients attend Phase III outpatient programmes. Design A qualitative study using thematic analysis. Method Within the context of a larger mixed-method study, acute coronary syndrome patients were recruited between 2012-2014 from three hospitals in Scotland. Of 214 patients who consented to enrol in the main study, a purposive subsample of 25 participants was recruited. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed using thematic analysis. Results Three major influences of participation were identified: (1) personal factors, (2) programme factors and (3) practical factors. In addition, valuable suggestions for future programme modifications were provided. A significant barrier to attending cardiac rehabilitation programmes is that participants perceived themselves to be unsuitable for the programme alongside a lack of knowledge and/or misconceptions regarding cardiac rehabilitation. Conclusion The responses of nonattenders and noncompleters revealed misconceptions related to programme suitability, the intensity of exercise required and the purpose of a cardiac rehabilitation programme. As long as these misconceptions continue to persist in coronary syndrome patients, this will impact upon attendance. The lack of perceived need for cardiac rehabilitation stems from a poor understanding of the programme, especially among nonattenders and noncompleters and subsequently an inability to comprehend possible benefits. Relevance to clinical practice The knowledge of common misconceptions puts clinical nurses in a better position to identify and pro-actively address these erroneous assumptions in their patients in order to improve participation in cardiac rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Information-sharing with respite care services for older adults: a qualitative exploration of carers' experiences.
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McSwiggan, Linda C., Marston, Judith, Campbell, Martin, Kelly, Timothy B., and Kroll, Thilo
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CAREGIVERS ,EXPERIENCE ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH funding ,RESPITE care ,SUPPORT groups ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,INFORMATION needs ,CROSS-sectional method - Abstract
Respite services play an important role in supporting older adults and their carers. When an older person is unable to fully represent themselves, provision of respite care relies on effective informationsharing between carers and respite staff. This study aimed to explore, from carers' perspectives, the scope, quality and fit of information-sharing between carers, older people and respite services. An explorative, crosssectional qualitative study involving a purposive sample of 24 carers, recruited via carer support groups and community groups in voluntary organisations, was undertaken in North East Scotland. Data were collected from August 2013 to September 2014, with participants taking part in a focus group or individual interview. Data were analysed systematically using the Framework Approach. The multiple accounts elicited from carers identified how barriers and facilitators to informationsharing with respite services changed over time across three temporal phases: 'Reaching a point', 'Trying it out' and 'Settled in'. Proactive information-sharing about accessibility and eligibility for respite care, and assessment of carers' needs in their own right, were initially important; as carers and older people moved on to try services out, time and space to develop mutual understandings and negotiate care arrangements came to the fore; then, once shared expectations had been established, carers' chief concerns were around continuity of care and maintaining good interpersonal relationships. The three temporal phases also impacted on which modes of information-sharing were available to, and worked best for, carers as well as on carers' perceptions of how information and communication technologies should be utilised. This study highlights the need for respite staff to take proactive, flexible approaches to working with carers and to make ongoing efforts to engage with carers, and older people, throughout the months and years of them utilising respite services. Information and communication technologies have potential to enhance information-sharing but traditional approaches will remain important. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Nursing Students' First Placement: Peripherality and Marginality Within the Community of Practice.
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Molesworth, Mark
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INTERNSHIP programs ,CONTENT analysis ,EXPERIENCE ,FOCUS groups ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,NURSING schools ,NURSING students ,STUDENTS ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,SOCIAL support ,DATA analysis software ,PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
Background: A nursing student's first placement is a significant and influential experience that can be a factor in attrition from nursing education programs. Method: The first placement experiences of 17 nursing students at a Scottish university were collected through semistructured individual interviews or focus groups. The resultant transcripts were analyzed from the perspective of communities of practice using deductive content analysis. Results: Students' peripheral position within the communities of practice they encounter on placement can support learning. However, it can also leave them at risk of marginalization, which may have a detrimental effect on their emerging identity as nursing students. The central roles of mentors and liaison lecturers in supporting student participation within the community of practice are apparent. Conclusion: Student experiences of peripherality and marginality highlight opportunities for practice settings and universities to better prepare and support students during their first placement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Self-management in mental health: a qualitative study of service-users' perceptions.
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Armstrong, Elaine Jane
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MENTAL illness treatment ,CONVALESCENCE ,HOPE ,INTERVIEWING ,PHENOMENOLOGY ,RESEARCH methodology ,MENTAL health services ,SENSORY perception ,RESPONSIBILITY ,HEALTH self-care ,SELF-efficacy ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,SOCIAL support ,PATIENTS' attitudes - Abstract
The rationale and aim of the study were to explore mental health service-users' perceptions of self-management. Participants were recruited from patients who had used statutory services in Scotland in the previous two years. The author wanted to establish whether clinicians are fully supporting individuals to take ownership of their care and treatment by helping them become experts of their lived experience. The study examines aspects of clinical practice from the service-user's perspective with the view to identifying where improvements can be made. This article focuses on the aspect of self-empowerment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Framing moving and handling as a complex healthcare intervention within the acute care of older people with osteoporosis: a qualitative study.
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Smith, Margaret Coulter, O'May, Fiona, Tropea, Savina, and Berg, Jackie
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MEDICAL personnel ,ALLIED health personnel ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,CONTENT analysis ,CRITICAL care medicine ,GERIATRIC nursing ,INTERVIEWING ,LIFTING & carrying (Human mechanics) ,RESEARCH methodology ,NURSES ,NURSES' attitudes ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,OSTEOPOROSIS ,PATIENT safety ,RESEARCH ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,HUMAN research subjects ,PATIENT selection ,WORK experience (Employment) ,FIELD notes (Science) - Abstract
Aims and objectives To investigate healthcare staff's views and experiences of caring for older hospitalised adults (aged 60+) with osteoporosis focusing on moving and handling. Specific objectives were to explore the composition of manual handling risk assessments and interventions in osteoporosis. Background Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease that reduces bone density and causes increased fracture risk. Incidence rises with age and osteoporotic fractures cause increased morbidity and mortality. It is a major global health problem. In the UK older hospitalised adults are normally screened for falls risk but not necessarily for osteoporosis. As presentation of osteoporosis is normally silent until fractures are evident, it is frequently undiagnosed. Healthcare staff's knowledge of osteoporosis is often suboptimal and specific manual handling implications are under-researched. Design An exploratory qualitative content analysis research design informed by critical realism. Methods The purposive sample comprised 26 nursing and allied health professionals. Semi-structured interviews addressed topics including knowledge of osteoporosis, implications for acute care, moving and handling and clinical guidelines. Qualitative content data analysis was used. Results Awareness of osteoporosis prevalence in older populations varies and implications for nursing are indistinct to nonspecialists. In-hospital fractures potentially linked to suboptimal moving and handling seemed rare, but prospective studies are needed. Categories of 'Understanding moving and handling as routine care or as a healthcare intervention', with further categories 'healthcare practitioners' capacities and capabilities for dealing with people with osteoporosis' and 'the structural and organisational context for moving and handling' are reported alongside safety, frailty and dependency dimensions. Conclusions This study informs moving and handling in higher risk groups such as osteoporosis. Clinical knowledge/expertise is required when adapting generic manual handling guidelines to specific patients/contexts. Patients' experiences of moving and handling have received limited attention. Relevance to clinical practice Increased focus on musculoskeletal conditions and moving and handling implications is required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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