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A sample of 2009 Scottish Medical Graduates: their views on proposed changes to the sale of alcohol .
(BMJ Publishing Group Ltd., 2009) Gill, Jan; Gibson, Caroline; Nicol, Maggie
An Evaluation of the Mentally Healthy Workplaces training course.
(NHS Health Scotland, 2009) Nicol, Maggie; Elliott, Ian; Jones, D.; Hilliam, A.
An inter-rater reliability study of the revised elderly person's disability scale.
(1994-11) Drever, F.; Nicol, Maggie
Cognitive Behavioural Interventions in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
(Elsevier, 2008) Donaghy, Marie; Nicol, Maggie; Davidson, K.
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It presents the application of the model of cognitive behavioural intervention in the practice of physiotherapy and occupational therapy addressing a range of clinical problems with contributions from professionals who are specialists in their field. The book explains the psychological model and provides a rationale for applying CBT as a tool to strengthen physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions. Case studies are integral to this book, highlighting the application of CBT, outlining the strategies, and illustrating the outcomes and boundaries of treatment.
Elements of life satisfaction amongst elderly people living in institutions in Malaysia: A mixed methodology approach
(2010-12) Dahlan, A.; Nicol, Maggie; Maciver, Donald
Background Changes in demographic characteristics, social structure and economic status have shifted the direction of care of elderly people in Malaysia. Subsequently, nursing homes and institutions for elderly people becoming a significant care option. The aim of this study is to identify the level of life satisfaction and to examine the elements of life satisfaction amongst the elderly people living in the institutions. Methods In this mixed methodology, a survey using translated version of Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) was conducted to 82 participants who conformed to the inclusion criteria. Twenty participants who volunteered to discuss about their live experience regarding life satisfaction living in a public elderly institution in Malaysia. The participants were stratified according to age group and gender. Four focus groups were conducted and the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis were used to identify the key themes emerged from the focus groups. Results The level of life satisfaction is equivalent to the norms and there is no statistical significant difference between the levels with the demographic variables. Two main themes were developed, contentment and acceptance, reflecting the elements of life satisfaction of the participants in the institution. Conclusion The findings are inconsistent with previous findings. However, it identified new elements of life satisfaction for elderly people in the institution.
Emerging tools in qualitative research methods : asynchronous online discussion and the use of WebCT
(2006) Giatsi Clausen, Maria; Nicol, Maggie; Gill, Jan
The use of the Internet as a medium for conducting research is not a new concept and certainly one that is constantly evolving. The online environment represents numerous opportunities for methodological innovations. Online discussions are a permutation- of the traditional focus groups, which have been closely associated to qualitative research and the production of rich, textual data relating to the participants' lives and experiences.
Healthcare and Medical Graduates of 2009: Their Reactions to Four Key Proposals in the Scottish Government's Strategy for Tackling Alcohol Misuse
(2010) Gill, Jan; Gibson, Caroline; Nicol, Maggie
Aims: This study compares the views of final year medical, and nursing and allied health professional (NAHP) students in relation to four governmental proposals impacting on the sale and purchase of alcohol. Methods: Against a background of political will to address alcohol abuse in Scotland and moves within the National Health Service promoting a shifting of professional roles, self-completed questionnaires were administered in spring 2009 through course websites and lectures to final year medical and NAHP students. Results: Questionnaires were returned by 406 NAHPs and 121 medical students. Over three quarters of all students agreed with the proposed change to reduce the drink driving limit to 50 mg/100 ml blood. Less support was evident for the raising of the minimum legal purchase age for off-sales (37%), the banning of below cost price promotions of alcohol (47%) and minimum retail pricing (37%). However, there were differences between the NAHP and medical students in the case of the final two proposals; over 60% of the medical students agreed they would have a positive impact. For NAHPs, figures were 41% and 31%, respectively. Conclusions: Support for four key proposals outlined by the Scottish Government to address alcohol misuse varied. Only the suggestion to lower the drink driving limit received backing overall and within students in these professions. Effectiveness of proposed restrictions on the price of alcohol was less well regarded except by medical students. Evident gaps in knowledge around health guidelines, and the finding that almost half of NAHPs disagreed that they had the appropriate knowledge to advise patients about responsible drinking advice and alcohol misuse problems, suggest a need for improved undergraduate education and continued professional development with respect to public health aspects of alcohol use.
Healthcare graduates for the 21st century; Knowledge and attitudes relating to alcohol and brief interventions.
(2009-11-27) Gill, Jan; Nicol, Maggie; Gibson, Caroline; O'May, Fiona
Final year students studying a variety of healthcare courses (involving inter-professional education), at six Scottish universities completed a questionnaire (spring 2009). While changes in current health policy endorse graduate attributes promoting shared responsibility, an overlapping of roles, analysis of findings revealed differences between the professions in terms of level of understanding of health guidelines, acceptance of role and perceived confidence in personal knowledge relating to alcohol misuse. Two professions were predominantly viewed as key to this area of practice only by their own students (OT and pharmacy) while three (speech and language, radiography, dietetics) doubted the importance of their role.
Incorporating cognitive-behavioural approaches into models of practice
(Elsevier, 2008) Nicol, Maggie
Life skills programmes for chronic mental illnesses
(The Cochrane Collaboration, 2009) Tungpunkom, Patraporn; Nicol, Maggie
Background Most people with schizophrenia have a cyclical pattern of illness characterised by remission and relapses. The illness can reduce the ability of self-care and functioning and can lead to the illness becoming chronic and disabling. Rehabilitation is one of the important parts of treatments. Life skills programmes, emphasising the needs associated with independent functioning, are often a part of the rehabilitation process. These programmes, therefore, have been developed to enhance independent living and the quality of life for people with schizophrenia living in the community. Objectives To review the effectiveness of life skills programmes with standard care or other comparable therapies for people with chronic mental health problems. Search strategy We searched the Cochrane Schizophrenia Group Trials Register (May 2007) which is based on regular searches of BIOSIS, CENTRAL, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE and PsycINFO. Hand searches and scrutiny of references supplemented this process. We inspected references of all identified studies for further trials. Selection criteria We included all relevant randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials for life skills programmes versus other comparable therapies or standard care involving people with serious mental illnesses. Data collection and analysis We extracted data independently. For dichotomous data we calculated relative risks (RR) and their 95% confidence intervals (CI) on an intention-to-treat basis, based on a random effects model. We calculated numbers needed to treat/harm (NNT/NNH) where appropriate. For continuous data, we calculated weighted mean differences (WMD) again based on a random effects model. Main results We included four randomised controlled trials with a total of 318 participants. These evaluated life skills programmes versus standard care, or support group. We found no significant difference in life skills performance between people given life skills training and standard care (Patterson 2003, n=32, WMD -1.10 CI -7.8 to 5.6). Life skills training did not improve or worsen study retention (n=60, 2 RCTs, RR 1.16 CI 0.4 to 3.4). We found no significant difference in PANSS positive, negative or total scores between life skills intervention and standard care. Depression scores (HAM-D) did not reveal any significant difference between groups (Patterson 2003, n=32, WMD -0.70 CI -4.1 to 2.7). We found quality of life scores to be equivocal between participants given life skills training (Patterson 2003, n=32, WMD -0.02 CI -0.1 to 0.03) and standard care. Life skills compared with support groups also did not reveal any significant differences in PANSS scores, quality of life, or social performance skills (Patterson 2006, n=158, WMD -0.90 CI -3.4 to 1.6). Authors' conclusions Currently there is no good evidence to suggest life skills programmes are effective for people with chronic mental illnesses. More robust data are needed from studies that are adequately powered to determine whether life skills training is beneficial for people with chronic mental health problems.
Occupational therapists' perceptions of preterm children's academic difficulties in the early years of mainstream schooling
(2012) Giatsi Clausen, Maria; Nicol, Maggie; Gill, Jan
Occupational therapists' perceptions on the academic difficulties preterm children present with in their first years of mainstream schooling
(2007) Giatsi Clausen, Maria; Nicol, Maggie; Gill, Jan
Parental experiences of pediatric chronic pain management services
(Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2011) Maciver, Donald; Jones, D.; Nicol, Maggie
An in-depth analysis of parents' experiences and perceptions of their child's pain management is required to understand best practice in this developing area. Aim: This qualitative study examined parents' experiences of paediatric chronic pain management services in the United Kingdom. Methods: A total of 12 participants (10 mothers, 2 fathers), across 10 families, were involved in the study (one family had two children with chronic pain). In-depth interviews were carried out. Data were subjected to an interpretive thematic analysis. Findings: Participants came to pain management services with similar expectations, however there were distinct differences between parents whose children had received in-patient versus out-patient pain management treatment. The mechanisms underlying this parental disenchantment are offered, and findings are discussed in light of the wider chronic pain literature. Recommendations for practitioners working in the field of chronic pain management are presented. Conclusions: Parents are important contributors to the success of pain management interventions, but they may find pain management principles counter-intuitive and incongruent with their perceived goals and needs. Based on this research, recommendations for nurses, and other professionals involved in pain management, are presented. 2011 Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Parents' Experiences of Caring For a Child with Chronic Pain
(Sage, 2010-09) Maciver, Donald; Jones, Derek; Nicol, Maggie
Involvement of parents in their children's pain management is universally accepted as best practice, yet there is little understanding of their needs. Twelve parents of children with chronic pain were recruited to this study where the impact of caring for a child with chronic pain was explored. All parents started in distress, and most moved into a stance that enabled them to balance the child's needs with their own. These parents discussed stepping back- from their child's distress and gaining mastery over fearful emotional reactions. A minority remained in distress, finding an adaptive response to the child's pain challenging. Catastrophic thinking, fear of pain and the desire to fulfill a nurturing parental role led parents to place themselves continually on call.- Findings indicate that parents might require support to care effectively for their children, and that many the actions necessitated by child pain require complex and counterintuitive decisions.
Priorities for occupational therapy research in the United Kingdom: Executive summary of the POTTER project
(College of Occupational Therapists, 2008-01) Bannigan, K.; Boniface, G.; Doherty, P.; Nicol, Maggie; Porter-Armstrong, A.; Scudds, R.
The College of Occupational Therapists commissioned the POTTER project to inform its work and the work of its research foundation. The aim was to identify its members' views about the current national priorities for occupational therapy research in the United Kingdom. A five-stage study was conducted. The main method was a national survey of the professional body's membership (n = 7000); 2,661 completed questionnaires were returned (38% response rate) and the respondents represented the current membership. The main research priority was a need for research into the effectiveness of occupational therapy. The findings have implications for research capacity building and the commissioning of occupational therapy research.
Qualitative Research via Internet: Asynchronous Online Discussions and the Use of WebCT
(2009) Giatsi Clausen, Maria; Nicol, Maggie; Gill, Jan
The appeal of pragmatism for research employing a mixed methodology
(2010) Giatsi Clausen, Maria; Nicol, Maggie; Gill, Jan
The patterns of practice of art therapists with older people who have dementia
(2007) Burns, Jane; Karkou, Vicky; Nicol, Maggie; Blair, S.