All Outputs (20)

Exploring lived experiences of health and dementia through poetic inquiry (2022)
Thesis
Amponsem, S. Exploring lived experiences of health and dementia through poetic inquiry. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224469

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, part two is an empirical paper and part three forms the supporting appendices. Together, they offer an exploration of the use of poetic inquiry in health resea... Read More about Exploring lived experiences of health and dementia through poetic inquiry.

Understanding patients' psychological experience of critical care : patient and outreach nurse perspectives (2021)
Thesis
Holmes, H. (2021). Understanding patients' psychological experience of critical care : patient and outreach nurse perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223697

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and supporting appendices. Part one, the systematic literature review, focuses on patients’ psychological experiences of critical care across the il... Read More about Understanding patients' psychological experience of critical care : patient and outreach nurse perspectives.

An exploration of how healthcare professionals working within intensive care experience the factors which contribute to individual and relational well-being at work (2021)
Thesis
Reading, K. H. (2021). An exploration of how healthcare professionals working within intensive care experience the factors which contribute to individual and relational well-being at work. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223563

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and appendices. The thesis seeks to explore the positive experiences associated with well-being in healthcare professionals working in the intensive car... Read More about An exploration of how healthcare professionals working within intensive care experience the factors which contribute to individual and relational well-being at work.

Resilience in people with dementia and their caregivers (2018)
Thesis
Conway, L. K. (2018). Resilience in people with dementia and their caregivers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220965

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and appendices relating to both research projects.

The first section is a systematic literature review which aimed to synthesise research into resili... Read More about Resilience in people with dementia and their caregivers.

Mindfulness and meditation interventions in dementia : experiences, adaptations and effects of well-being (2018)
Thesis
Adams, J. (2018). Mindfulness and meditation interventions in dementia : experiences, adaptations and effects of well-being. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220953

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and a set of appendices. The thesis as a whole considers the effects of meditation-based interventions for people living with dementia and age-related c... Read More about Mindfulness and meditation interventions in dementia : experiences, adaptations and effects of well-being.

Understanding positive experiences of professional caregivers who support people living with dementia (2017)
Thesis
Bartels, L. (2017). Understanding positive experiences of professional caregivers who support people living with dementia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219713

This portfolio thesis is divided into three parts; a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and a set of appendices. The thesis as a whole seeks to understand positive experiences of professional caregivers, in order to provide a more holi... Read More about Understanding positive experiences of professional caregivers who support people living with dementia.

Relationships and dementia : an exploration of partners' experiences (2016)
Thesis
Cowell, C. F. (2016). Relationships and dementia : an exploration of partners' experiences. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218732

This portfolio thesis is made up of three parts; a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and a set of associated appendices. The thesis as a whole considers the experiences of relationships for partners within couple dyads, in which one pe... Read More about Relationships and dementia : an exploration of partners' experiences.

The experience of resilience in older people living with chronic illness (2016)
Thesis
Buggins, S.-L. (2016). The experience of resilience in older people living with chronic illness. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218727

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and a set of appendices.

Part one is a systematic literature review which synthesises the published qualitative literature investigating resilience i... Read More about The experience of resilience in older people living with chronic illness.

The role, impact and experience of humour in later life and dementia (2015)
Thesis
Irwin, H. (2015). The role, impact and experience of humour in later life and dementia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217547

The portfolio thesis is divided into three parts:

Part one is a systematic literature review in which the empirical literature relating to humour interventions in later life is reviewed. The systematic literature review explores the key features o... Read More about The role, impact and experience of humour in later life and dementia.

Responses to dementia : a qualitative exploration of self and others (2015)
Thesis
Patterson, K. M. (2015). Responses to dementia : a qualitative exploration of self and others. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217527

This portfolio thesis contains three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and a set of appendices.

Person-centred and social constructionist approaches to dementia have proposed that the experience of living with the conditio... Read More about Responses to dementia : a qualitative exploration of self and others.

Family adjustment after brain injury : understanding and intervening (2014)
Thesis
Valentino, C. E. (2014). Family adjustment after brain injury : understanding and intervening. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216533

This portfolio is made up of three sections:

Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the empirical literature relating to family-based interventions after brain injury –delivered both face-to-face by therapists and utilising new teleh... Read More about Family adjustment after brain injury : understanding and intervening.

Self-management of cancer pain (2014)
Thesis
Appleyard, S. E. (2014). Self-management of cancer pain. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216877

The portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of appendices.

Part one: Comprises a systematic literature review in which studies relating to the use of self-initiated pain coping strategies in adults w... Read More about Self-management of cancer pain.

Rumination and psychological treatments for depression (2013)
Thesis
Brooks, A. L. (2013). Rumination and psychological treatments for depression. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214793

The portfolio has three parts. Parts one and two are conceptually linked by their focus on rumination in the mechanisms of action of psychological treatments for depression.

Part one is a systematic literature review. One proposed mechanism of act... Read More about Rumination and psychological treatments for depression.

Family caregiver responses to dementia (2012)
Thesis
Jarvis, A. T. (2012). Family caregiver responses to dementia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213557

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts:

Part one is a systematic review of extant literature aiming to present an understanding of the factors associated with psychological wellbeing amongst family caregivers of individuals with dementia. P... Read More about Family caregiver responses to dementia.

A qualitative investigation of the experiences of nursing staff working in a secure personality disorder unit (2012)
Thesis
Abel, S. E. (2012). A qualitative investigation of the experiences of nursing staff working in a secure personality disorder unit. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213547

The portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of Appendixes.

Part one
A systematic literature review, reviewing the empirical literature relating to staff attitudes towards patients with a personalit... Read More about A qualitative investigation of the experiences of nursing staff working in a secure personality disorder unit.

Memory appraisals by older people : associated factors and spousal relationship quality (2010)
Thesis
Hanson, C. D. (2010). Memory appraisals by older people : associated factors and spousal relationship quality. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209867

This portfolio thesis has three parts:

Part one is a systematic review of the factors associated with awareness of memory function in older people without dementia. Recent research suggests that subjective memory complaints may precede objective c... Read More about Memory appraisals by older people : associated factors and spousal relationship quality.

Discrepant illness perceptions in stroke survivor-partner dyads : relationship to psychological adjustment and expressed emotion (2009)
Thesis
Avison, R. (2009). Discrepant illness perceptions in stroke survivor-partner dyads : relationship to psychological adjustment and expressed emotion. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209211

This research portfolio is divided into three parts:

Part one is a systematic literature review titled ?Factors associated with relationship stability following brain injury: A systematic review of the literature?. Research frequently documents th... Read More about Discrepant illness perceptions in stroke survivor-partner dyads : relationship to psychological adjustment and expressed emotion.

Memory biases in worry (2008)
Thesis
Brown, L. (2008). Memory biases in worry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208653

The portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the experimental empirical literature relating to memory biases in Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is reviewed. Information processing models have suggested that a... Read More about Memory biases in worry.

A prospective study of the role of hope in predicting adjustment in new lower limb amputees (2008)
Thesis
Unwin, J. (2008). A prospective study of the role of hope in predicting adjustment in new lower limb amputees. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208735

The amputation of a lower limb represents a significant physical, practical and emotional challenge for the amputee, their family and services aiming to assist them. Previous research has indicated that psychosocial variables such as satisfaction wit... Read More about A prospective study of the role of hope in predicting adjustment in new lower limb amputees.

Does staff cognitive demand influence staff attributions of challenging behaviour for individuals with dementia in care homes? (2007)
Thesis
Bailey, S. N. (2007). Does staff cognitive demand influence staff attributions of challenging behaviour for individuals with dementia in care homes?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217638

There is a lack of a conceptual framework as to how cognitive demand and attributional variables interact and influence staff beliefs in response to challenging behaviour. This study tests the applicability of Gilberts (1989) attributions framework f... Read More about Does staff cognitive demand influence staff attributions of challenging behaviour for individuals with dementia in care homes?.