A5007072449- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Language Development and Disorders
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Liver Diseases and Immunity
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Health Services Management and Policy
- Cancer survivorship and care
NHS Lothian
2014-2016
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
2011-2013
Moffitt Cancer Center
2013
Edinburgh Napier University
2008-2012
Sydney Children's Hospital
2005-2007
Inverurie Hospital
1998
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
1994-1997
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
1996
Ospedale Microcitemico
1996
John Radcliffe Hospital
1993
Summary: Purpose: Benign rolandic epilepsy (BRE) has an excellent prognosis for seizures, but recent research raised concerns using cognition as outcome measure. Methodologic problems related to recruitment bias and assessment processes are evident in previous studies. With well‐defined criteria inclusion comprehensive assessment, the aim of this study was define cognitive profile children with BRE assess effect interictal EEG activity. Methods: Patients (n = 42) were recruited from six...
Aims —To test the hypothesis that gastric cancer presenting with uncomplicated dyspepsia is rare below age of 55. Patients and methods —The area studied was postcode defined catchment a district general hospital (Gloucestershire Royal) serving population 280 500. An open access endoscopy service has been available in this for more than 17 years. All cases during seven year period (1986–92) were drawn from local pathology database. The database neighbouring South West Cancer Registry searched...
Previous studies of benign rolandic epilepsy have reported improvement in cognitive functioning over time. Their focus was the impact paroxysmal electroencephalographic (EEG) activity on neuropsychologic function. Comprehensive longitudinal language assessment has not previously been undertaken. In a cross-sectional study, we demonstrated that some children with difficulties verbal and visual memory phonologic awareness. The current study evaluated subgroup longitudinally to determine if...
<h3>Introduction</h3> The introduction of the European Working Time Directive has lead to concerns about reduction in exposure practical procedures for junior doctors<sup>1</sup>. Ultrasound is now considered essential pleural aspiration and chest drain insertion<sup>2</sup>. Its use LVP also been suggested<sup>3</sup>. Our aim was assess safety performed at our centre according clinical grade operator. <h3>Methods</h3> We identified patients who had undergone hospital during a 12 month...
AimTo facilitate a multidisciplinary collaborative approach to developing person-centred practice in hip fracture care for older people.MethodCollaborative inquiry, form of action research, was used collect data this study. It involved exploration dilemmas, questions and problems that are part human experience. Clinical leaders from different disciplines (n = 16), who work with people fractures at stages the pathway, participated series facilitated meetings. The development techniques study...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect introducing a nursing –record, using SOAPE model, in accident and emergency department A working group formed design implement new record its 6‐month teaching programme run prepare staff Quality documentation measured Phaneuf Audit Tool both before after implementation sessions results were compared It concluded that, overall, showed significant improvement Therefore, it could be assumed that there had been an quality care
A group parent training program entitled “Parent Chat” was evaluated in a multiple baseline design with 11 parents of children articulation impairments. Parents attended consecutive 5-week programs aimed at applying behaviour modification principles to therapy. Video modelling and discussion used as the main teaching method. The children's improved significantly result attending program. amount accuracy feedback given by significantly. However, specific techniques such labelled praise...
<h3>Introduction</h3> Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a well-recognised complication of cirrhosis. The British Society Gastroenterology (BSG) recommends surveillance with abdominal ultrasound and α-feto protein measurement every 6 months.1 Surveillance believed to be widely practiced in the UK, although few centres, including ours, operate robust computerised recall system. authors aimed determine (1) prevalence HCC Royal Devon Exeter population, (2) frequency cases previous diagnosis...
<h3>Introduction</h3> The burden of liver disease is steadily rising in the UK, partly secondary to alcohol misuse. Ascites requiring LVP one major complications leading hospital admission patients with cirrhosis. Clear guidelines<sup>1</sup> exist regarding correct replacement albumin and these also state that routine use blood products coagulopathy not necessary. However, are always consistently applied. Our aim was assess demographic data cirrhosis undergoing at our centre along products....