All Outputs (2)

Companion animals and well-being in palliative care nursing: a literature review (2015)
Journal Article
MacDonald, J. M., & Barrett, D. (2016). Companion animals and well-being in palliative care nursing: a literature review. Journal of clinical nursing, 25(3-4), 300-310. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13022

Aims and objectives To evaluate and critique current knowledge regarding the role of animals in palliative care. To explore the impact that animals may have on the well-being of individuals and to identify gaps in the evidence base. Background There... Read More about Companion animals and well-being in palliative care nursing: a literature review.

Antenatal young parents: introducing a pathway to enhance health visiting practice (2015)
Journal Article
Jennison, L. (2015). Antenatal young parents: introducing a pathway to enhance health visiting practice. Community Practitioner, 88(7), 37-40

Although their numbers have declined over the last 10 years, younger (teenage) parents are still one of the most disadvantaged client groups and have significantly poorer health outcomes for both themselves and their children.This article describes t... Read More about Antenatal young parents: introducing a pathway to enhance health visiting practice.