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Supported: supporting, enabling, and sustaining homecare workers to deliver end-of-life care: a qualitative study 2 protocol 3 4 (2023)
Journal Article
Bayley, Z., Bothma, J., Bravington, A., Forward, C., Hussain, J., Manthorpe, J., …Johnson, M. J. (2023). Supported: supporting, enabling, and sustaining homecare workers to deliver end-of-life care: a qualitative study 2 protocol 3 4. PLoS ONE, 18(12), Article e0291525. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0291525

BACKGROUND: Homecare workers provide essential care at home for people at end-of-life but are often poorly trained and supported. AIM: To explore the experiences and needs of homecare workers and the views of homecare clients and carers, and other co... Read More about Supported: supporting, enabling, and sustaining homecare workers to deliver end-of-life care: a qualitative study 2 protocol 3 4.

NHS England long-term workforce plan: Can this deliver the workforce transformation so urgently needed or is it just more rhetoric? (2023)
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Twycross, A., & Wray, J. (2023). NHS England long-term workforce plan: Can this deliver the workforce transformation so urgently needed or is it just more rhetoric?. Evidence-Based Nursing, 26(4), 125-127. https://doi.org/10.1136/ebnurs-2023-103807

The long-awaited NHS England workforce plan1 (the plan) was launched in June 2023 by the Prime Minister (Rishi Sunak) and NHS England CEO (Amanda Pritchard) and heralded as: "The first comprehensive workforce plan for the NHS, putting staffing on a s... Read More about NHS England long-term workforce plan: Can this deliver the workforce transformation so urgently needed or is it just more rhetoric?.

Resources page (2023)
Journal Article
Wray, J. (2023). Resources page. Evidence-Based Nursing, 26(4), Article 128. https://doi.org/10.1136/ebnurs-2023-103805

This edition of the Evidence Based Nursing (EBN) resources page is focused on further information to support the editorial by Alison Twycross and Jane Wray 'NHS (National Health Service (NHS) England Long-term Workforce Plan: Can this deliver the wor... Read More about Resources page.

Caring from a distance – carers’ experiences of keeping in touch with care home residents during COVID-19 closures. (2022)
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White, C., Wray, J., Whitfield, C., & Wolverson, E. (2022). Caring from a distance – carers’ experiences of keeping in touch with care home residents during COVID-19 closures. International Journal of Care and Caring, https://doi.org/10.1332/239788221X16666566787347

In response to COVID-19 many care homes (CHs) closed to visitors, and new ways for carers and residents to stay in touch were tried. This UK study employed an online survey to explore carer experiences of staying in touch from a distance. The researc... Read More about Caring from a distance – carers’ experiences of keeping in touch with care home residents during COVID-19 closures..

Economic evaluation of CPD activities for healthcare professionals: A scoping review (2022)
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Orlik, W., Aleo, G., Kearns, T., Briody, J., Wray, J., Mahon, P., …Fitzgerald, C. (2022). Economic evaluation of CPD activities for healthcare professionals: A scoping review. Medical Education, https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.14813

Context: Continuing professional development (CPD) activities for healthcare professionals are central to the optimisation of patient safety and person-centred care. Although there is some evidence on the economics of healthcare professionals trainin... Read More about Economic evaluation of CPD activities for healthcare professionals: A scoping review.

Approaches used to enhance transition and retention for newly qualified nurses (NQNs): a rapid evidence assessment (2020)
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Watson, R., Wray, J., Gibson, H., & Barrett, D. (2021). Approaches used to enhance transition and retention for newly qualified nurses (NQNs): a rapid evidence assessment. Nurse education today, 98, Article 104651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104651

Aim: To undertake a rapid evidence assessment of approaches used to enhance nurse transition and retention for newly qualified nurses and to evaluate the strength of the evidence for specific approaches to nurse transition and retention. Design: A ra... Read More about Approaches used to enhance transition and retention for newly qualified nurses (NQNs): a rapid evidence assessment.

‘A fifty mile round trip to change a lightbulb’: An exploratory study of carers’ experiences of providing help, care and support to families and friends from a distance (2020)
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White, C., Wray, J., & Whitfield, C. (2020). ‘A fifty mile round trip to change a lightbulb’: An exploratory study of carers’ experiences of providing help, care and support to families and friends from a distance. Health and Social Care in the Community, 28(5), 1632-1642. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12988

While the role of carers has been widely investigated, the experiences of those who care from a distance have been little explored, especially in the United Kingdom. However, contemporary patterns of family life suggest that this may be a significant... Read More about ‘A fifty mile round trip to change a lightbulb’: An exploratory study of carers’ experiences of providing help, care and support to families and friends from a distance.

Involving carers in risk assessment: a study of a structured dialogue between mental health nurses and carers (2019)
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Jackson, H., Wray, J., Gardiner, E., & Flanagan, T. (2019). Involving carers in risk assessment: a study of a structured dialogue between mental health nurses and carers. Journal of research in nursing : JRN, 24(5), 330-341. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987119851533

© The Author(s) 2019. Background: Involving carers is a key priority in mental health services. Carers report the sharing of service users’ safety information by mental health nurses is problematic and seldom takes place. Aims: The impact of an inter... Read More about Involving carers in risk assessment: a study of a structured dialogue between mental health nurses and carers.

The effectiveness of combined alcohol and sexual risk taking reduction interventions on the sexual behaviour of teenagers and young adults: a systematic review (2019)
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Ahankari, A. S., Wray, J., Jomeen, J., & Hayter, M. (2019). The effectiveness of combined alcohol and sexual risk taking reduction interventions on the sexual behaviour of teenagers and young adults: a systematic review. Public health, 173, 83-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2019.05.023

Objectives: To conduct a systematic review to summarise currently implemented interventions investigating their effectiveness in reducing alcohol use and sexual risk taking behaviour in teenagers and young adults. Study design: Systematic review M... Read More about The effectiveness of combined alcohol and sexual risk taking reduction interventions on the sexual behaviour of teenagers and young adults: a systematic review.

Are mentors failing to fail underperforming student nurses? An integrative literature review (2019)
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Wray, J., Kennedy, M., & North, H. (2019). Are mentors failing to fail underperforming student nurses? An integrative literature review. British Journal of Nursing, 28(4), 250-255. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2019.28.4.250

Aim: this review aimed to identify and review primary research to address the question: ‘Is there evidence that mentors are failing to fail underperforming student nurses?’ Design: this was an integrative literature review. Methods: online databases... Read More about Are mentors failing to fail underperforming student nurses? An integrative literature review.

Factors affecting the programme completion of pre-registration nursing students through a three year course: a retrospective cohort study (2017)
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Wray, J., Aspland, J., Barrett, D., & Gardiner, E. (2017). Factors affecting the programme completion of pre-registration nursing students through a three year course: a retrospective cohort study. Nurse education in practice, 24, 14-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2017.03.002

© 2017 Students who leave pre-registration nurse education having failed to complete remain a concern for higher education institutions. This study identifed factors influencing completion using a retrospective cohort analysis to map student characte... Read More about Factors affecting the programme completion of pre-registration nursing students through a three year course: a retrospective cohort study.

Why undertake pilot work in a qualitative PhD study? : lessons learnt to promote success (2017)
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Wray, J., Archibong, U., & Walton, S. (2017). Why undertake pilot work in a qualitative PhD study? : lessons learnt to promote success. Nurse Researcher, 24(3), 31-35. https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.2017.e1416

This paper is concerned with reporting the benefits of undertaking a pilot study for qualitative researchers detailing the experiences gained, the lessons learnt and subsequent changes to the main study. This was undertaken as part of a PhD that soug... Read More about Why undertake pilot work in a qualitative PhD study? : lessons learnt to promote success.

Exploring nurses' use of language with older people (2013)
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Draper, P., Wray, J., & Burley, S. (2013). Exploring nurses' use of language with older people. Nursing older people, 25(9), 18-23. https://doi.org/10.7748/nop2013.11.25.9.18.e509

The authors discuss ways in which nurses speak to older people. Research shows that the words nurses use can have a powerful effect on the wellbeing of older people. An experimental project developed at the University of Hull is described in which cr... Read More about Exploring nurses' use of language with older people.

Choosing to stay: looking at retention from a different perspective (2013)
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Wray, J., Aspland, J., & Barrett, D. (2014). Choosing to stay: looking at retention from a different perspective. Studies in higher education, 39(9), 1700-1714. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2013.806461

The retention of students presents a challenge to approved education institutions (AEIs) globally. Nursing student attrition is of particular concern owing to the high non-completion rates and financial costs. A survey approach was used in an AEI in... Read More about Choosing to stay: looking at retention from a different perspective.

Fit for purpose: traditional assessment is failing undergraduates with learning difficulties. Might eAssessment help? (2013)
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Williams, P., Wray, J., Farrall, H., & Aspland, J. (2014). Fit for purpose: traditional assessment is failing undergraduates with learning difficulties. Might eAssessment help?. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 18(6), 614-625. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2013.802029

Recent years have seen unprecedented growth in the size, diversity and academic orientation of undergraduate student populations. There is evidence that the use of innovative pedagogies using information and communications technology has the potentia... Read More about Fit for purpose: traditional assessment is failing undergraduates with learning difficulties. Might eAssessment help?.

Are the dental health needs of adults with illegal drug dependence being met by current service provision in the United Kingdom?: A literature review (2012)
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Hewson, V., & Wray, J. (2012). Are the dental health needs of adults with illegal drug dependence being met by current service provision in the United Kingdom?: A literature review. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 23(3), 191-199. https://doi.org/10.1097/JAN.0b013e31826f4bf2

This literature review outlines the current issues and debates relating to the dental health of adults with drug dependence. The dental health of adults with illegal drug dependence (IDD) continues to be under debate throughout dental practice, and t... Read More about Are the dental health needs of adults with illegal drug dependence being met by current service provision in the United Kingdom?: A literature review.