School of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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A realist evaluation of the contribution of Lean Six Sigma to person-centred cultures in a university hospital
(Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, 2020)Background: Lean Six Sigma, a quality improvement methodology, has been used in healthcare since 2001. Person-centred approaches to healthcare improvement are now widely advocated in political, policy and practice discourse. ... -
Exploring the relationship between life experiences and early relapse among imprisoned users of illegal drugs in Oman: A focused ethnography
(Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, 2020)Background: Illegal drug use is a rising problem that affects Omani youth. This research aimed to study a group of young Omani men who were imprisoned more than once for illegal drug use, focusing on exploring their ... -
Exploring the benefits and challenges of volunteering: Participatory action research with people with lived experience of mental illness
(Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, 2020)Volunteering is associated with a range of health and employability benefits. However, there is limited evidence of the collective experience of volunteering for people recovering from mental illness. This thesis presents ... -
The resilience of older adults receiving hospital care: Validation of the Making it CLEAR questionnaire, and an exploration of protective and vulnerability factors
(Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, 2020)Background ‘Resilience’ is the process by which individuals adapt to and manage adversity. Through the identification of older adults who may struggle to ‘adapt well’ following health difficulties, resilience research may ... -
Tutor motivation and retention in public health training institutions in Ghana: An exploration sequential mixed methods study
(Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, 2019)Policymakers in the health sector continue to look for ways to improve the staffing of rural health facilities. However, only when they are equitably distributed and accessible by the population, when they possess the ...