Browsing by Person "Weir, Evelyn C."

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A Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of the nail: a case report
(1997) Santos, Derek; Carline, Tom; Weir, Evelyn C.
Accidental intra-arterial injection -a cause of lower limb ischaemia in intravenous drug users
(The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, 1998) Weir, Evelyn C.; Carline, Tom
Assessment of pain in an elderly population: Practical difficulties.
(Mark Allen Publishing LTD, 1998) Weir, Evelyn C.; Burrow, J. G.; Bell, F.
Few studies focus on pain assessment in an elderly population. This article considers the applicability of several methods of pain assessment for an elderly subject group. Methods are discussed in terms of practical usage, preference, failure rates and sample studies. Assessment techniques for pain assessment in the older adult with pain are discussed. Problems particular to an elderly population are outlined. Complexities of pain assessment in the older adult are detailed with recommendations.
Gli effetti dalla droga sugli arti inferiori
(1998) Weir, Evelyn C.; Carline, Tom
Lower limb injuries in karate - an incidence survey
(1996) Weir, Evelyn C.; Carline, Tom
Nail changes associated with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - a case report
(The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, 2000) Weir, Evelyn C.; Carline, Tom
Reactions of first-year podiatry students to cadaver dissection
(Informa Healthcare, 1997) Weir, Evelyn C.; Carline, Tom
A study was conducted to determine the reactions of Podiatry students to the initial anatomy dissecting laboratory sessions. Forty-three podiatry students were invited to complete a semi-structured, self-administered anonymous questionnaire (93% response). The questionnaire focused on expectations, thoughts and reactions of students. The responses revealed the students were ill-prepared for the experience and many did not know what to expect. No positive responses were recorded, with a high number of students (58%) reporting unpleasant physical reactions, nightmares and negative thoughts since the experience. A small number of students (7.5%) found the sessions so disturbing they lost academic content viability. Podiatry students may not anticipate encounters with the dead, and this may account for the relatively high number of disturbing experiences reported.
Self inflicted injury - a case report
(The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, 1999) Weir, Evelyn C.; Carline, Tom
Self-inflicted injury is a clinical phenomenon of unknown proportion. Individuals may self-harm for medical attention, physical release, or other self-motivating factors. Self-mutilation may be seen in young, otherwise healthy adults. The case of a 38-year-old female patient is illustrated. The patient presented serially with a variety of wounds on the feet, which were later discovered to be the product of a number of episodes of self-inflicted injury. A review of recent literature is detailed and, finally, the implications and practical difficulties of this sensitive clinical situation are discussed.
Snake bites of the lower limb
(The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, 2002) Weir, Evelyn C.; Carline, Tom
Snakebites to the foot: an overview
(The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, 2002) Weir, Evelyn C.; Carline, Tom
This short review paper considers the envenomation process following a bite from a snake. The nature of the envenomation by indigenous adder (Vipera berus)is discussed alongside the treatment rationale. The lower limb is a common site for snakebite and reasons for this are detailed. Recommendations for first-line treatment and avoidance are specified.
Tarsometatarsal Injury
(The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, 1998-08) Weir, Evelyn C.; Carline, Tom
A patient presented at a sports injury clinic with pain, swelling and bruising over the medial longitudinal arch. The diagnosis was found to be a tarsometatarsal injury. Tarsometatarsal fractures account for 0.2% of all fractures.1 Accurate diagnosis of injuries of this type may be difficult,2 and, although obvious injury will be detectable by radiographs, subtle subluxations may go undetected.3 While the radiographic criteria for diagnosis have been detailed in many studies,3-5 the clinical diagnosis of this type of injury has received little attention.3 This illustrative case demonstrates the clinical findings evident to the podiatrist upon examination of the foot, which may aid in the diagnosis of the more subtle presentation of this type of injury.
The effects of drug abuse on the lower limb - an overview
(The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, 1997) Carline, Tom; Weir, Evelyn C.
The provision of foot care for diabetic inmates in Scottish prisons
(1997-05) Weir, Evelyn C.; Carline, Tom
Violence in health care: the reality of occupational risk
(Mark Allen Publishing LTD, 1999-02-01) Weir, Evelyn C.
Violence in the workplace is an increasing occupational risk for health-care workers and can range from verbal abuse to serious physical assault. Health-care professionals are at risk from patients, patients' relatives and professional colleagues. This article provides an overview of the type and mode of violence evident in the health-care setting.
Worldwide opportunity in the online learning environment-reflections on the expansion and development of the degree conversion programmefor diplomatehealth professionals at QMU
(2009-11-27) Weir, Evelyn C.
The subject area of podiatry began offering a conversion degree for diplomate podiatrists in 1994. This was an attendance programme, and had around 12-20 students each year, with numbers dwindling to 4-6 students in the late 1990s.