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Therapist responses to requests for disclosure of therapeutic records: an introductory study (2003)
Journal Article
Jenkins, P. (2003). Therapist responses to requests for disclosure of therapeutic records: an introductory study. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 3(3), 232-238. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733140312331384402

This paper describes a questionnaire survey of therapists in the UK who have been subject to requests for disclosure of client records as part of a legal process. Therapist responses are outlined in terms of the perceived effect of such disclosure on... Read More about Therapist responses to requests for disclosure of therapeutic records: an introductory study.

Issues in multi-method research: constructing self-care (2003)
Journal Article
Meetoo, D., & Temple, B. (2003). Issues in multi-method research: constructing self-care. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 2(3), 1-21

In this article, the authors examine claims that using more than one method in research automatically enhances validity. They argue that if the findings from different methods are the same this does not automatically prove the study is valid. It may... Read More about Issues in multi-method research: constructing self-care.

Screening to identify people at risk of long-term incapacity: a conceptual and scientific review (2003)
Journal Article
Burton, A., Waddell, G., Bartys, S., & Main, C. (2003). Screening to identify people at risk of long-term incapacity: a conceptual and scientific review

Objectives: This project aimed to review the concepts and utility of screening for the risk of long-term incapacity associated with the common, relatively minor, health complaints associated with receipt of social security benefits (predominantly mus... Read More about Screening to identify people at risk of long-term incapacity: a conceptual and scientific review.

A minority report: teaching fathers baby massage (2003)
Journal Article
Mackereth, P. (2003). A minority report: teaching fathers baby massage. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1353-6117%2803%2900037-4

Infant or baby massage has emerged in the recent decade as an activity promoted by health care professionals, popular with parents and the subject of a growing body of research evidence (Complement. Ther. Nurs. Midwifery 2 (1996) 151; 3 & 8 Tough The... Read More about A minority report: teaching fathers baby massage.

An analysis of epidural related pressure sores in a specific patient population (2003)
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Duncan, F., Haigh, C., & Bailey, S. (2003). An analysis of epidural related pressure sores in a specific patient population. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1366-0071%2803%2900022-6

The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between post-operative epidural analgesia and incidence of heel pressure sores. The study sample consisted of 53 men and women over the age of 20 years who had major abdominal surgery (m... Read More about An analysis of epidural related pressure sores in a specific patient population.

Organ donation : What can we learn from North America? (2003)
Journal Article
Smith, J. (2003). Organ donation : What can we learn from North America?. Nursing in Critical Care, 8(4), 172-178. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1478-5153.2003.00030.x

The aim of this qualitative case study was to investigate how organ donation is promoted and managed in North America aimed specifically at patients and relatives. A 4-week study to Boston and Baltimore in America was undertaken to observe and learn... Read More about Organ donation : What can we learn from North America?.

Percutaneous coronary intervention (2003)
Journal Article
Jones, I. (2003). Percutaneous coronary intervention. Nursing Times, 99(27), 46-47

Symptoms associated with coronary heart disease include chest pain, dyspnoea, palpitations and collapse (Delahaye, 1999). Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) has been found effective for relieving some of these symptoms (RITA-2 tria... Read More about Percutaneous coronary intervention.

Skepticist philosophy as ethnomethodology (2003)
Journal Article
Dennis, A. (2003). Skepticist philosophy as ethnomethodology. Philosophy of the Social Sciences, 33(2), 151-173. https://doi.org/10.1177/0048393103033002001

Ethnomethodology is in trouble, its conceptual apparatus prone to indifference or misunderstanding both from "conventional" sociologists and from its own practitioners. This article describes some of these loci of confusion and suggests that they hav... Read More about Skepticist philosophy as ethnomethodology.

Cervical screening and health inequality in England in the 1990s (2003)
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Baker, D., & Middleton, E. (2003). Cervical screening and health inequality in England in the 1990s. Journal of epidemiology and community health, 57(6), 417-423. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech.57.6.417

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To examine changing inequality in the coverage of cervical screening and its relation to organisational aspects of primary care and to inequality in cervical cancer incidence and mortality. DESIGN: Retrospective time trends analysis... Read More about Cervical screening and health inequality in England in the 1990s.

Narrating practice: reflective accounts and the textual construction of reality (2003)
Journal Article
Taylor, C. (2003). Narrating practice: reflective accounts and the textual construction of reality. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 42(3), 244-251. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.2003.02613.x

Background. Two approaches dominate current thinking in health and welfare: evidence-based practice and reflective practice. Whilst there is debate about the merits of evidence-based practice, reflective practice is generally accepted with critical d... Read More about Narrating practice: reflective accounts and the textual construction of reality.

Impact of discharge from day surgery on patients and carers (2003)
Journal Article
Mitchell, M. (2003). Impact of discharge from day surgery on patients and carers. British Journal of Nursing, 12(7), 402-408

This article outlines the increase in the amount and complexity of day-case surgery currently being undertaken in the United Kingdom. The continuing increase in day surgery has led to a corresponding rise in patient and lay-carer involvement throug... Read More about Impact of discharge from day surgery on patients and carers.

P25. Tolerance and diagnostic accuracy of myocardial scintigraphy with adenosine infusion, 6 min (standard) versus 3 min (abbreviated) protocol (2003)
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Gopinath, G., Buscombe, J., Naojee, S., Szczepura, K., & Hilson, A. (2003). P25. Tolerance and diagnostic accuracy of myocardial scintigraphy with adenosine infusion, 6 min (standard) versus 3 min (abbreviated) protocol. Nuclear Medicine Communications, 24(4), 476. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006231-200304000-00114

Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy with adenosine is an effective and safe method for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD). Various reports suggest that a 3 min stress regime is as efficacious as a 6 min regime. The aim of the study was to study t... Read More about P25. Tolerance and diagnostic accuracy of myocardial scintigraphy with adenosine infusion, 6 min (standard) versus 3 min (abbreviated) protocol.

Stress among national politicians elected to Parliament for the first time (2003)
Journal Article
Weinberg, A., & Cooper, C. (2003). Stress among national politicians elected to Parliament for the first time. Stress and Health, 19(2), 111-117. https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.965

Previous research has shown that levels of stress among national politicians are higher than among workers in comparable management jobs. The election of 236 new Members of Parliament (MPs) in the 1997 UK General Election permitted longitudinal study... Read More about Stress among national politicians elected to Parliament for the first time.

Comparison of social distribution of immunisation with measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, England, 1991-2001 (2003)
Journal Article
Middleton, E., & Baker, D. (2003). Comparison of social distribution of immunisation with measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, England, 1991-2001. British medical journal, 326(7394), 854. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.326.7394.854

Since the late 1990s, the possible adverse effects of the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine have caused intense public debate. After the vaccine was introduced in 1988, coverage was high, increasing from 80% in 1989 to 92% in 1997. A... Read More about Comparison of social distribution of immunisation with measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, England, 1991-2001.

A systematic review of methods to measure posture (2003)
Journal Article
Tyson, S. (2003). A systematic review of methods to measure posture. Physical Therapy Reviews, 8(1), 45-50. https://doi.org/10.1179/108331903225001390

The restoration of normal posture is an important aspect of stroke physiotherapy, because normal activity is thought essential for effective function. However, there is little evidence to support (or refute) this belief. To test this, suitable measur... Read More about A systematic review of methods to measure posture.