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User perspectives on the barriers and facilitators to the uptake of contraceptives in East Africa: a qualitative synthesis of evidence
(Conference)Despite the established health benefits of contraceptive use conferred both to the mother and child, low contraceptive uptake and high unmet need for contraception remain significant in East Africa.To systematically ... -
Using a dual kernel density estimate as a preliminary evaluation of the spatial distribution of diagnosed chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Edo State, Nigeria
(Article)Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing problem in Nigeria, presenting challenges to the nation’s health and economy. This study presents an analysis of 442 patients with CKD referred to the renal department at the ... -
Using blackboard collaborate, a digital web conference tool, to support nursing students placement learning: A pilot study exploring its impact
(Article)Ensuring student nurses, when in clinical placement areas, receive good quality Higher Education Institution (HEI) lecturer support is challenging. This is because conventional HEI placement support, is resource intensive ... -
Using continuous sedation until death for cancer patients: A qualitative interview study of physicians’ and nurses’ practice in three European countries
(Article)BACKGROUND: Extensive debate surrounds the practice of continuous sedation until death to control refractory symptoms in terminal cancer care. We examined reported practice of United Kingdom, Belgian and Dutch physicians ... -
Using evidence from qualitative studies
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Using information technology.
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Using information technology.
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Using mixed methods when researching communities
(Article)Aim To argue for the use of mixed methods when researching communities. Background Although research involving minority communities is now advanced, not enough effort has been made to formulate methodological linkages ... -
Using poster presentations in nursing education.
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Using the Waterlow tool to predict Clostridium difficile infection risk in hospital settings.
(Article)Clostridium difficile is the most important cause of infectious healthcare acquired diarrhoea and is a public concern. Many acute and primary care trusts are working to further reduce rates of C.difficile and targets have ... -
Valproate preparations for agitation in dementia (Review)
(Article)Background Agitation has been reported in up to 90% of people with dementia. Agitation in people with dementia worsens carer burden, increases the risk of injury, and adds to the need for institutionalisation. Valproate ... -
The Views of Carers of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities on Annual Health Checks - Final Report
(Technical Report / Other)This report presents data from a survey of carers about Annual Health Checks for people with learning/intellectual disabilities. The main aims of this study were to discover what factors cause the low uptake of Annual ... -
The Views of Nursing Students and Staff surrounding Additional Academic/Pastoral Support, Pod Tutorials and Student Success: A Two-Phase Mixed Methods Study
(Article)Academic difficulties, financial problems, personal and psychological issues can cause various negative outcomes for trainee nurses, which can ultimately result in course failure or dropping out of university (Orton, 2011). ...