Research repository - Queen Margaret University: Recent submissions
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Virtual reality in hospice: Improved patient well-being.
(BMJ, 2021-07-02)Virtual reality (VR) technology as a therapeutic intervention has been gaining attention in healthcare settings in recent years. Studies suggest that using the technology can help alleviate symptoms such as pain and anxiety ... -
Engaging family caregivers and health system partners in exploring how multi-level contexts in primary care practices affect case management functions and outcomes of patients and family caregivers at end of life: A realist synthesis
(BMC, 2021-07-16)Background: An upstream approach to palliative care in the last 12 months of life delivered by primary care practices is often referred to as Primary Palliative Care (PPC). Implementing case management functions can support ... -
Pain assessment and management in care homes: Understanding the context through a scoping review
(BMC, 2021-07-18)Abstract: Background: Internationally, 2–5% of people live in residential or nursing homes, many with multi-morbidities, including severe cognitive impairment. Pain is frequently considered an expected part of old age and ... -
Researcher as instrument: A critical reflection using nominal group technique for content development of a new patient-reported outcome measure
(Foundation of Nursing Studies, 2020-11-18)Background: This article presents a critical reflection on the application of the ‘researcher as instrument’ concept within a study employing the nominal group technique. Twelve community-dwelling older adults were recruited ... -
Falls efficacy: Extending the understanding of self-efficacy in older adults towards managing falls
(Hylonome Publications, 2021)Falls efficacy is a widely studied construct. The understanding of falls efficacy has evolved over time. Falls efficacy was initially perceived to be suitably used as a measure of fear of falling. However, further research ...