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Mokken scaling analysis of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in individuals with cardiovascular disease (2011)
Journal Article
Cosco, T. D., Doyle, F., Watson, R., Ward, M., & McGee, H. (2012). Mokken scaling analysis of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in individuals with cardiovascular disease. General hospital psychiatry, 34(2), 167-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2011.11.005

Objective: The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a prolifically used scale of anxiety and depression. The original bidimensional anxiety-depression latent structure of the HADS has come under significant scrutiny, with previous studies... Read More about Mokken scaling analysis of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in individuals with cardiovascular disease.

Pedagogy of the repressed: research and professionality within HE in FE (2011)
Journal Article
Wilson, A., & Wilson, B. (2011). Pedagogy of the repressed: research and professionality within HE in FE. Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 16(4), 465 - 478. https://doi.org/10.1080/13596748.2011.627169

This paper provides a reflective focus on the concept of change to the professional identity of FE lecturers. Traditional perceptions of FE staff as vocational specialists are contested and the emergence of a new professional with an extended profess... Read More about Pedagogy of the repressed: research and professionality within HE in FE.

¿Cómo validar un instrumento de medida de la salud? (2011)
Journal Article
Carvajal, A., Centeno, C., Watson, R., Martínez, M., & Sanz Rubiales, Á. (2011). ¿Cómo validar un instrumento de medida de la salud?. Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra, 34(1), 63-72

SPANISH
Cada vez es más necesario disponer de instrumentos de medida en el ámbito de la salud que se puedan utilizar en la práctica clínica e investigación. Para garantizar la calidad de su medición es imprescindible que los instrumentos sean someti... Read More about ¿Cómo validar un instrumento de medida de la salud?.

The Jawbone Gang (2011)
Book
Grubb, P. (2011). The Jawbone Gang. (Paperback). Acorn Independent Press

Crime novel: nominated for CWA Steel Dagger

Augmentation of clozapine with a second antipsychotic - a meta-analysis (2011)
Journal Article
Taylor, D. M., Smith, L., Gee, S. H., & Nielsen, J. (2012). Augmentation of clozapine with a second antipsychotic - a meta-analysis. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 125(1), 15-24. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0447.2011.01792.x

Objective: To examine using meta-analysis the effect of adding a second antipsychotic to established clozapine monotherapy. Method: A literature search was conducted in April 2011, and randomised placebo-controlled double-blind studies were identifie... Read More about Augmentation of clozapine with a second antipsychotic - a meta-analysis.

Using an ethical model to manage patient-soldier confidentiality when medical treatment for post traumatic stress disorder is refused (2011)
Journal Article
Kelly, J. C. (2011). Using an ethical model to manage patient-soldier confidentiality when medical treatment for post traumatic stress disorder is refused. Online journal of health ethics, 7(2), Article 8. https://doi.org/10.18785/ojhe.0702.08

This paper reviews the ethical tensions and the dual loyalty conflict between following military orders and professional codes of conduct. All competent patients have a right to refuse medical treatment. However, maintaining confidentiality is not an... Read More about Using an ethical model to manage patient-soldier confidentiality when medical treatment for post traumatic stress disorder is refused.

Symptom burden and quality of life in patients with malignant fungating wounds (2011)
Journal Article
Lo, S., Hayter, M., Hu, W., Tai, C., Hsu, M., & Li, Y. (2012). Symptom burden and quality of life in patients with malignant fungating wounds. Journal of advanced nursing, 68(6), 1312-1321. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05839.x

Aim.  This study describes the relationship between symptoms and quality of life in patients with malignant fungating wounds.

Background.  Malignant fungating wounds are complex wounds that can bleed, become malodorous due to infection and are pai... Read More about Symptom burden and quality of life in patients with malignant fungating wounds.

Caring for patients with brain tumor: the patient and care giver perspectives (2011)
Journal Article
Mezue, W. C., Draper, P., Mathew, B. G., & Watson, R. (2011). Caring for patients with brain tumor: the patient and care giver perspectives. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, 14(3), 368-372. https://doi.org/10.4103/1119-3077.86786

Background: Patients with brain tumors form a heterogeneous group in terms of clinical presentation and pathology. However, the impact of the disease on patients' families is often more homogenous and frequently quite profound. A considerable body of... Read More about Caring for patients with brain tumor: the patient and care giver perspectives.

The experiences of men living with inhibited ejaculation (2011)
Journal Article
Robbins-Cherry, S. A., Hayter, M., Wylie, K. R., & Goldmeier, D. (2011). The experiences of men living with inhibited ejaculation. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 26(3), 242-253. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2011.621939

This study describes the experience of inhibited ejaculation in five men using qualitative methods. All the men shared some common features that emerged as four major themes. These were Sexual Development, Relationships, Fantasy versus Reality and Pe... Read More about The experiences of men living with inhibited ejaculation.

Using a Montessori method to increase eating ability for institutionalised residents with dementia: a crossover design (2011)
Journal Article
Lin, L.-C., Huang, Y.-J., Watson, R., Wu, S.-C., & Lee, Y.-C. (2011). Using a Montessori method to increase eating ability for institutionalised residents with dementia: a crossover design. Journal of clinical nursing, 20(21-22), 3092-3101. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03858.x

Aims. To investigate the efficacy of applying a Montessori intervention to improve the eating ability and nutritional status of residents with dementia in long-term care facilities. Background. An early intervention for eating difficulties in patient... Read More about Using a Montessori method to increase eating ability for institutionalised residents with dementia: a crossover design.

Calm, irritated or infected? The experience of the inflammatory states and symptoms of pin site infection and irritation during external fixation: A grounded theory study (2011)
Journal Article
Santy-Tomlinson, J., Vincent, M., Glossop, N., Pearcey, P., & Jomeen, J. (2011). Calm, irritated or infected? The experience of the inflammatory states and symptoms of pin site infection and irritation during external fixation: A grounded theory study. Journal of clinical nursing, 20(21-22), 3163-3173. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03805.x

Aim.  To explore patients' experiences of the symptoms of suspected wound infection in external fixator pin sites. Background.  Pin site infection is painful and distressing and can threaten the success of treatment. It is difficult for patients and... Read More about Calm, irritated or infected? The experience of the inflammatory states and symptoms of pin site infection and irritation during external fixation: A grounded theory study.

A group music intervention using percussion instruments with familiar music to reduce anxiety and agitation of institutionalized older adults with dementia (2011)
Journal Article
Sung, H.-C., Lee, W.-L., Li, T.-L., & Watson, R. (2012). A group music intervention using percussion instruments with familiar music to reduce anxiety and agitation of institutionalized older adults with dementia. International journal of geriatric psychiatry, 27(6), 621-627. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.2761

Objective This experimental study aimed to evaluate the effects of a group music intervention on anxiety and agitation of institutionalized older adults with dementia. Methods A total of 60 participants were randomly assigned to an experimental or a... Read More about A group music intervention using percussion instruments with familiar music to reduce anxiety and agitation of institutionalized older adults with dementia.

Comparing the treatment response of great saphenous and small saphenous vein incompetence following surgery and endovenous laser ablation: a retrospective cohort study (2011)
Journal Article
Hatfield, J., Carradice, D., Mazari, F. A. K., Josie, H., Samuel, N., Chetter, I., & Wallace, T. (2012). Comparing the treatment response of great saphenous and small saphenous vein incompetence following surgery and endovenous laser ablation: a retrospective cohort study. Phlebology, 27(3), 128-134. https://doi.org/10.1258/phleb.2011.011014

ObjectiveMany venous trials mix patients with great saphenous vein (GSV) and small saphenous vein (SSV) diseases. There is no evidence that both respond similarly to treatment and our aim was to test this assumption.Method This cohort study compares... Read More about Comparing the treatment response of great saphenous and small saphenous vein incompetence following surgery and endovenous laser ablation: a retrospective cohort study.

State of the science: Alleviating mealtime difficulties in nursing home residents with dementia (2011)
Journal Article
Aselage, M. B., Amella, E. J., & Watson, R. (2011). State of the science: Alleviating mealtime difficulties in nursing home residents with dementia. Nursing outlook, 59(4), 210-214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2011.05.009

Three million people will reside in nursing homes (NH) in the United States, and over 50% will experience some level of dementia by 2030. People with dementia become increasingly dependent on others to manage mealtime difficulties and oral intake as... Read More about State of the science: Alleviating mealtime difficulties in nursing home residents with dementia.