NURSING RESEARCH INSTITUTE - University of Ulster

NURSING RESEARCH INSTITUTEANNUAL REPORT1 AUGUST 2007 - 31 JULY 2008

NURSING RESEARCH INSTITUTEANNUAL REPORT1 August 2007 – 31 July 2008

NURSING RESEARCH INSTITUTEANNUAL REPORT(1 AUGUST 2007 - 31 JULY 2008)CONTENTSPage No1. Foreword from the Pro Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) 32. Foreword from the Director of the Research Institute 53. Research Institute Members 64. New Research Students 85. Research Publications 106. Research Funding 257. Indicators of Esteem 27

1. Foreword by the Pro Vice Chancellor(Research and Innovation)It is the responsibility of any institution whichconducts academic research to do so in a way thatmakes a significant contribution both to the social,political and cultural fabric of the community which itserves in particular and to society and the economy ingeneral. In reading the annual reports from Universityof Ulster Research Institutes I am confident that youwill find the research undertaken at Ulster to havemore than fulfilled expectations over the past year.The University’s growing reputation for high qualityresearch has enabled us to continue to attractadditional high-calibre research staff who have assisted colleagues in attractingexternal research and other income and in completing work that has led to highlyprestigious papers, books and other key performance outputs.In particular, the University has had a successful year in terms of research grantincome with £11.5M of externally funded grants. The number of major externalawards, the value of which exceeds £200k, rose to eight with income totalling£3M attracted from prestigious Research Councils.In addition to the annual allocation of DEL postgraduate of £3.38M, this year,the University received just over £300k in support of 34 new DEL funded PhDstudentships to be held in research areas that have specific relevance to theNorthern Ireland economy; thus allowing further development of R&D talentessential for innovation in business and the public sector. This funding enablesUlster to support 244 full-time research students with a further 161 supportedfrom a range of other sources of funding.Research staff have made a significant contribution to Northern Ireland’s largestevery strategic review under the MATRIX programme. A number of colleaguescontributed significantly as members on the main panel with many other colleagueson Horizon panels across all five sectors, ie: Advanced Engineering (Transport),Advanced Materials, Agrifood, ICT and Life & Health Sciences. The MATRIXrecommendations are implemented under the leadership of DETI and MinisterArlene Foster and the University will play a significant role in implementing itsrecommendations and model.In November 2007 Ulster made its largest submission to the national ResearchAssessment Exercise (RAE2008). Almost 500 staff in 25 Units of ResearchAssessment participated in the exercise and a number of Ulster staff participatedin RAE Sub-Panels with two members of staff being asked to act as Chair(Professor Hugh McKenna – Nursing and Midwifery and Professor SeamusMacMathuna – Celtic Studies).The RAE2008 outcomes will inform the future research strategy of the Universityand the University’s research strategy document (SUPPORTIVe: Strategy andAction Plan for Research, Research Training and Innovation 2006-2009) is to berevised during 2008/09.3

There continues to be a very strong flow of research findings coming out of ourresearch activities this year, many as new disclosures, adding to our intellectualproperty portfolio. We continue to exploit this asset through knowledge andtechnology transfer activities managed through our Office of Innovation.I trust that you will enjoy reading the Report and commend it to you as evidencethat University of Ulster research ranks highly amongst UK institutions.Professor ND BlackPro Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation)4

2. Foreword by theResearch Institute DirectorThis year has been particularly productive for theInstitute of Nursing Research (INR) at the Universityof Ulster. We have been successful in attracting nearly£2m in external funding (an increase of £900,000 overthe previous year). Nine new students have enrolledfor doctoral studies and eight others successfullycompleted their studies. Our impressive list ofpublications in this report attests to our commitmentto disseminate our high quality findings to promotetranslation into policy and practice.The INR’s mission is to conduct high quality strategicand applied research through a range of creative and appropriate methodologies;to contribute towards the development of models, conceptual frameworks andtheories relevant to policy, practice and education in nursing; to provide consultancyon service evaluation and developments, in partnership with statutory, privateand voluntary organisations; to educate and train high calibre research staff andstudents; to provide a high profile forum for seminars, master classes, workshops,lectures and conferences; and to engage actively in knowledge transfer at local,national and international levels. The overall vision is to improve the quality oflife of users of health and social services and the public at large.The end of 2008 was marked by the release of the results of the United KingdomResearch Assessment Exercise (RAE). The RAE is a periodical review ofresearch activities, structure and output of universities covering a large rangeof disciplines. I am delighted to report that Nursing at the University of Ulsterreceived outstanding results. One hundred percent of our research was rated asinternationally excellent, with 40% as world leading. Nursing at the University ofUlster was also ranked 3 rd among UK universities.The INR is the largest nursing research institute in Ireland, and one of the largestin the UK. We remain committed to producing research of the highest qualitywhich is relevant to the needs of people in Northern Ireland and beyond.I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed tothe research activities highlighted in this report and to our tremendous successin the RAE.Professor Kader ParahooDirector, Institute of Nursing ResearchJanuary 20095

3. Research INSTITUTE MEMBERSSurname Forename Title PositionBarr Owen Dr Head of School of NursingCoates Vivien Prof Professor of Nursing ResearchDobbs Frank Prof Director – Institute of PostgraduateMedicine and Primary CareDolk Helen Prof Professor of EpidemiologyFitzsimons Donna Dr ReaderFleming Paul Prof Associate Dean of the Faculty ofLife and Health SciencesHasson Felicity Ms Senior LecturerKeeney Sinead Dr Senior LecturerKernohan George Prof Professor of Health ResearchLoane Maria Ms LecturerMcCance Tanya Prof Mona Grey Professor of Nursing Researchand DevelopmentMcCaughan Eilis Dr ReaderMcConkey Roy Prof Professor of Developmental DisabilitiesMcCormack Brendan Prof Professor of Nursing ResearchMcIlfatrick Sonja Dr ReaderMcKenna Hugh Prof Dean of the Faculty ofLife and Health SciencesParahoo Kader Prof Director – Institute of Nursing ResearchPoulton Brenda Prof Professor in Community Health NursingRyan Assumpta Dr LecturerSinclair Marlene Prof Professor of MidwiferySlevin Eamonn Dr ReaderTaggart Laurence Dr LecturerThompson Kathryn Ms Lecturer6

ASSOCIATE Research INSTITUTE MEMBERSSurname Forename Title PositionBoore Jennifer Prof Professor of NursingChaney David Mr LecturerCousins Wendy Dr LecturerGardner Evie Ms LecturerGillen Patricia Dr LecturerMcAloon Toni Ms LecturerMcCreight Bernadette Dr LecturerMcFetridge Brian Mr LecturerMcGowan Brian Mr LecturerMcGowan Iain Mr LecturerMcLaughlin Derek Dr LecturerMitchell Liz Ms LecturerWilson Julie Dr LecturerResearch CONTACT STAFFSurname Forename Title PositionCecil Rosanne Dr Research AssociateGreenlees Ruth Ms Research AssistantLafferty Attracta Ms Research AssociateMcSorley Oonagh Ms Research AssociatePrue Gillian Dr Research AssociateSittlington Julie Dr Research AssociateSlater Paul Dr Research FellowTruesdale- Maria Dr Research AssociateKennedyWaldron Mary Mrs Research Associate7

4. NEW Research STUDENTSNameTitle of ProjectGrant SourceCountry of OriginSupervisorsBraden, MarinaUsers, carers and professionals: experiences of treatment and care for heroindependencyHPSS & R&DRepublic of IrelandProfessor Hugh McKenna, Dr Derek McLaughlinNameTitle of ProjectGrant SourceCountry of OriginSupervisorsCardiff, ShaunDeveloping person-centredness within a nursing unitSelfFinlandProfessors Brendan McCormack and Tanya McCanceNameTitle of ProjectGrant SourceCountry of OriginSupervisorsCawley, DesmondThe investigation of migrant polish men’s understanding of the concept of health,attitudes towards health and illness and behaviours in the Republic of IrelandSelfRepublic of IrelandProfessor Kader Parahoo, Dr Paul FlemingNameTitle of ProjectGrant SourceCountry of OriginSupervisorslieshout, Famke vanDeveloping an effective workplace culture in a hospital setting through action researchSelfFinlandProfessors Brendan McCormack and Tanya McCance8

NameTitle of ProjectGrant SourceCountry of OriginSupervisorslupari, MarinaAn investigation into the efficiency, effectiveness and the cost-effectiveness of theintroduction of a case management approachR&D Office (NI)Northern IrelandProfessor Vivien Coates, Dr Mark AdamsonNameTitle of ProjectGrant SourceCountry of OriginSupervisorsMcSorley, OonaghThe experience of coping behaviour of men with prostate cancer after radiotherapyStaffNorthern IrelandDr Eilis McCaughan, Professor Kader ParahooNameTitle of ProjectGrant SourceCountry of OriginSupervisorsMoore, KevinAn exploration of the role of home helps/home care assistantsStaffNorthern IrelandDr Assumpta Ryan, Professor Jennifer BooreNameTitle of ProjectGrant SourceCountry of OriginSupervisorso’Connor, MargaretThe development and evaluation of an information package for people withrectal cancerR&D Office (NI)Northern IrelandProfessor Vivien Coates, Dr Siobhan McCannNameTitle of ProjectGrant SourceCountry of OriginSupervisorswalls, PaulaThe nature of decision-making in men who seek help in relation to a sexuallytransmitted infection (STI)Vice-Chancellor’s Research Studentship (University of Ulster)Northern IrelandProfessor Kader Parahoo, Dr Paul Fleming9

5. Research PUBLICATIONSBARRBarr, O., McConkey, R. A different type of appointment: the experiences of parents who have children withintellectual disabilities referred for genetic investigation. Journal of Research in Nursing, 12, 637-652, 2007.Slevin, E., McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Barr, O., Taggart, L. Community learningdisability teams: perceived effectiveness, multidisciplinary working and service user satisfaction. Journal ofIntellectual Disabilities, 11, 4, 329-342, 2007.Slevin, E., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., McConkey, R., Barr, O., Taggart, L. Community learningdisability teams: developments, composition and good practice. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12, 1: 59-79,2008.BOOREHamilton, K., Coates, V.E., Kelly, B., Boore, J.R.P., Cundell, J.H., Gracey, J., McFetridge, B., McGonigle,M., Sinclair, M. Performance assessment in health care providers: a critical review of evidence and currentpractice. Journal of Nursing Management, 15, 773-791, 2007.COATESCoates, V.E., Chaney, D. Education for life. In McDowell, JRS, Matthews, DM & Brown, F. Diabetes: ahandbook for the primary healthcare team. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2007.Hamilton, K., Coates, V.E., Kelly, B., Boore, J.R.P., Cundell, J.H., Gracey, J., McFetridge, B., McGonigle,M., Sinclair, M. Performance assessment in health care providers: a critical review of evidence and currentpractice. Journal of Nursing Management, 15, 773-791, 2007.Williams, L., Caskey, H., Coates, V.E., Thompson, K., Stewart, H. A survey of patients’ knowledge of theirdiabetes medication. Journal of Diabetes Nursing, 11, 7, 264-269, 2007.McNicholl, M.P., Coates, V., Dunne, K. Driving towards an improved research and development culture.Journal of Nursing Management, 16, 344-351, 2008.Coates, V.E. Editorial: Randomised controlled trials for chronic illness management research – where’s thetipping point? Journal of Nursing and Healthcare of Chronic Illness, 17, 14: 147-150, 2008.Coates, Vivien, Andrews, John, Davies, Mark, Hart, Pat, Martin, Sharon, McErlean, Una, Monaghan, Bronagh andStelfox, Dora An evaluation of multi-professional education in diabetes. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 22, 3:295-307, 2008.Cousins, W., Milner, S. Small Voices: Children’s Rights and Social Work Research, Journal of Social WorkEducation, 26, 5, 447-457, 2007.Taggart, L., Cousins, W., Milner, S. Young people with learning disabilities living in state care: theiremotional, behavioural and mental health status. Child Care in Practice, 13, 4, 401-416, 2007.Cousins, W., McGowan, I., Milner, S. Self-Harm and Attempted Suicide in Young People Looked Afterin State Care. Journal of Children’s and Young People’s Nursing, 2, 2, 51- 53, 2008.10

Bishop, H., Cousins, W., Casson, K., Moore, A. Culture & Caregivers: Factors influencing breastfeeding amongmothers in West Belfast, Northern Ireland. Child Care in Practice, 14, 2, 165-179, 2008.DOLKAbramksy, L., Dolk, H., EUROCAT Folic Acid Working Group. Should Europe fortify a staple food with folicacid? Lancet, 369, 641-2, 2007.Dolk, H. EUROCAT: Surveillance of Environmental Impact. In Stamati, Hens, Howard, Myers (Eds). CongenitalAnomalies and the Environment. Springer Environment, Science and Technology Library, 2007.Garne, E., Loane, M., Dolk, H. and a EUROCAT Working Group Gastro-intestinal malformations: Impactof prenatal diagnosis on gestational age at birth. Journal of Paediatric & Perinatal Epidemiology, 21, 4, 370-375,2007.Gavin, A., Dolk, H., Moore, W., Yarnell, J. Chapter 5. Screening for Disease. In “Epidemiology and Prevention: asystem-based approach” Ed: J Yarnell. Oxford University Press, 2007.Robinson, J., Biley, F.C., Dolk, H. Therapeutic Touch for Anxiety Disorders. Cochrane Database SystematicReview, Jul 18, 3, CD006240, 2007.Scott, M., Dolk, H., Gavin, A. Chapter 14. Maternal and Child Health. In “Epidemiology and Prevention: asystem-based approach” Ed: J Yarnell. Oxford University Press, 2007.Barisic I, Tokic V, Loane M, Bianchi F, Calzolari E, Garne E, Wellesley D, Dolk H, and EUROCAT WorkingGroup Descriptive Epidemiology of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome in Europe. American Journal of MedicalGenetics Part A, 146A: 51-59, 2008.Garne E, Dolk H, Krägeloh-Mann I, Ravn SH, Cans C, SCPE Collaborative Group Cerebral palsy and congenitalmalformations. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 12, 82-88, 2008.Boyd, P.A., DeVigan, C., Khoshnood, B., Loane, M., Garne, S., Dolk, H., and the EUROCAT working group.Survey of prenatal screening policies in Europe for structural malformations and chromosome anomalies, andtheir impact on detection and termination rates for neural tube defects and Down’s syndrome. British Journalof Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 115, 689-696, 2008.Dolk, H., Jentink, J., Loane, M., Morris, J., de Jong-van den Berg, L.T.W., on behalf of the EUROCATAntiepileptic Drug Working Group. Does lamotrigine use in pregnancy increase orofacial cleft risk relative toother malformations? Neurology, 71, 714-722, 2008.EUROCAT. EUROCAT Statistical Monitoring Protocol”, EUROCAT Central Registry, University of Ulster. www.eurocat.ulster.ac.uk/pdf/EUROCAT-Statistical-Monitoring-Protocol-(April-2008).pdfEUROCAT. EUROCAT Statistical Monitoring Report 2005”, EUROCAT Central Registry, University of Ulster.www.eurocat.ulster.ac.uk/pdf/EUROCAT-Statistical-Monitoring-Report-2005-(April-2008).pdfFLEMINGFleming, P. Enhancing the empowerment agenda in health promotion through reflective practice. ReflectivePractice, 8, 3, 315-330, 2007.Fleming, P. Reflection – A Neglected Art in Health Promotion. Health Education Research, 22, 658-664,2007.11

FITZSIMONSMcCance, T.V., Fitzsimons, D., Keeney, S., Hasson, F., McKenna, H.P. Building capacity fornursing and midwifery R&D: an old priority with a new perspective. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 59, 1, 57-67,2007.GARDNERCunningham, J.B., McCrum-Gardner, E. Power, effect and sample size using GPower: practical issues forresearchers and members of research ethics committees. Evidence Based Midwifery, 5, 4, 132-6, 2007.McCrum-Gardner, E. Which is the correct statistical test to use? British Journal of Oral MaxillofacialSurgery, 46, 38–41, 2008.GILLENGillen P., Sinclair M., Kernohan W.G. The nature and manifestations of bullying in midwifery A researchsummary ISBN 978-1-85923-231-6, 2008.HASSONChaney, U., Hasson, F., Keeney, S., Sinclair, M., Poulton, B., McKenna, H. Stoma coloprotologynurse specialist: a case study. Journal of Clinical Nursing 16, 1088-1098, 2007.Kernohan, G., Waldron, M., McAfee, C., Cochrane, B., Hasson, F. An evidence base for a palliative carechaplaincy service in Northern Ireland. Palliative Medicine, 21, 519-525, 2007.McKenna, H.P., Richey, R., Keeney, S., Hasson, F., Poulton, B., Sinclair, M. The managerial anddevelopment issues of nurses and midwives in new roles Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 22, 2, 227-235,2008.Hasson, F., Kernohan, W.G., Waldron, M., Whittaker, E., McLaughlin, D. The palliative care linknurse role in nursing homes: barriers and facilitators. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 64, 3, 233–242, 2008.McKenna, H.P., Keeney, S., Hasson, F. Health care managers_ perspectives on new nursing andmidwifery roles: perceived impact on patient care and cost effectiveness. Journal of Nursing Management, 16,2008.McCance, T, Fitzsimons, D., Keeney, S., Hasson, F., McKenna, H.P. Identifying R&D prioritiesusing consensus methods. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 59, 1, 57-67, 2007.McKenna, H.P., Hasson, F. Health care assistants’ and mental attendants’ daily work tasks in acute hospitalcare (Commentary). Journal of Research in Nursing. 12; 1-2, 2007.McKenna, H.P., Hasson, F., Keeney, S.R. Patient safety and quality of care: the role of the health careassistant. In Johnson, J. De Souza, C (Eds).Understanding Health and Social Care: An Introductory Reader [2 ndEdition] Chapter 20, 2007.KEENEYChaney, U., Hasson, F., Keeney, S., Sinclair, M., Poulton, B., McKenna, H. Stoma coloprotology12

nurse specialist: a case study. Journal of Clinical Nursing 16, 1088-1098, 2007.McKenna, H.P, Richey, R., Keeney, S., Hasson, F., Poulton, B., Sinclair, M. The managerial anddevelopment issues of nurses and midwives in new roles Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 22, 2, 227-235,2008.McKenna, H.P., Keeney, S., Hasson, F. Health care managers perspectives on new nursing andmidwifery roles: perceived impact on patient care and cost effectiveness. Journal of Nursing Management, 16,2008.McCance, T, Fitzsimons, D., Keeney, S., Hasson, F. & McKenna, H.P. Identifying R&D prioritiesusing consensus methods. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 59, 1, 57-67, 2007.McKenna, H.P., Keeney, S.R. The Delphi Technique. In Watson, R, McKenna, H.P. Keady, J, Cowman, S.Nursing Research: Methods and Designs, Elsevier, Edinburgh, 2008.McKenna, H.P., Hasson, F., Keeney, S.R. Patient safety and quality of care: the role of the health careassistant. In Johnson, J. De Souza, C (Eds).Understanding Health and Social Care: An Introductory Reader [2 ndEdition] Chapter 20, 2007.KERNOHANCampbell, L., Wilson, F.C., McCann, J., Kernohan, G., Rogers Gray, R. ‘Single case experimental designstudy of carer facilitaed Errorless Learning in a patient with severe memory impairment following TBI’,Neurorehabilitation, 22, 325-333, 2007.Crozier, K., Sinclair, M.K., Kernohan, W.G., Porter, S. The development of a theoretical model ofmidwifery competence in birth technology. Evidence Based Midwifery, 5, 4, 119-24, 2007.Crozier, K., Sinclair, M., Kernohan, G., Porter, S. Ethnography of technological competence in clinicalmidwifery practice. Evidence Based Midwifery, 5, 2, 59-65, 2007.Kernohan, G., Waldron, M., McAfee, C., Cochrane, B., Hasson, F. An evidence base for a palliative carechaplaincy service in Northern Ireland. Palliative Medicine, 21, 519-525, 2007.Martin, S., Kelly, G., Kernohan, G., McCreight, B., Nugent, C. Smart home technologies for health andsocial care support (Protocol). The Cochrane Collaboration, 2007.Porter, S., Crozier, K., Sinclair, M., Kernohan, G. New midwifery? A qualitative analysis of midwives’decision-making strategies. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 60, 5, 525-534, 2007.Hasson, F., Kernohan, W.G., Waldron, M., Whittaker, E., McLaughlin, D. The palliative care linknurse role in nursing homes: barriers and facilitators. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 64, 3: 233–242, 2008.Semple, C.J., Dunwoody, L., Kernohan, W.G., Sullivan, K., McCaughan, E. Changes and challenges topatients’ lifestyle patterns following treatment for head and neck cancer. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 63, 1:85-93, 2008.Semple, C.J., Dunwoody, L., Kernohan, W.G., McCaughan, E. Development and evaluation of aproblem-focused psychosocial intervention for patients with head and neck cancer. Support Care Cancer, 2008.Tuhkanen, S., Maijala, H., Kernohan, G. A disaster preparedness and response project in Afghanistan:participants’ perceptions. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 64, 3, 287-97, 2008.13

Kernohan, G. Book Review. Research Ethics in the Real World: Issues and Solutions for Health and SocialCare Professionals, Tony Long, Martin Johnson. Churchill Livingstone (2006). Nurse Education Today, 28,259-260, 2008.Stockdale, J., Sinclair, M., Kernohan, G.K., Keller, J.M., Dunwoody, L., Cunningham, J.B., Lawther, L., Weir, P.Feasibility study to test Designer Breastfeeding: a randomised controlled trial. Evidence Based Midwifery, 6, 3,76-82, 2008.Gillen P., Sinclair M., Kernohan WG. The nature and manifestations of bullying in midwifery A researchsummary ISBN 978-1-85923-231-6, 2008.Gracey, J.H., Liddle, D., Kernohan, G., Sinclair, M., Dunwoody, L., Kerr, D. (2008) Back pain is complexand not restricted to manual workers. Response to back pain editorial on preventing back pain (Wedderkoppand Leboeuf-Yde, BMJ 2008). British Medical Journal, 336, 2008.LOANEGarne, E., Loane, M., Dolk, H. and a EUROCAT Working Group Gastro-intestinal malformations: Impactof prenatal diagnosis on gestational age at birth. Journal of Paediatric & Perinatal Epidemiology, 21, 4, 370-375,2007.Barisic I, Tokic V, Loane M, Bianchi F, Calzolari E, Garne E, Wellesley D, Dolk H, and EUROCAT WorkingGroup Descriptive Epidemiology of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome in Europe. American Journal of MedicalGenetics Part A, 146A: 51-59, 2008.Boyd, P.A., DeVigan, C., Khoshnood, B., Loane, M., Garne, S., Dolk, H., and the EUROCAT working group.Survey of prenatal screening policies in Europe for structural malformations and chromosome anomalies, andtheir impact on detection and termination rates for neural tube defects and Down’s syndrome. British Journalof Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 115, 689-696, 2008.Dolk, H., Jentink, J., Loane, M., Morris, J., de Jong-van den Berg, L.T.W., on behalf of the EUROCATAntiepileptic Drug Working Group. Does lamotrigine use in pregnancy increase orofacial cleft risk relative toother malformations? Neurology, 71, 714-722, 2008.Pedersen RN, Garne E, Loane M, Korsholm L, Husby S and a EUROCAT Working Group. Infantilehypertrophic pyloric stenosis: A comparative study of incidence and other epidemiological characteristics inseven European regions. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine 21 (9): 599-604, 2008.EUROCAT. EUROCAT Statistical Monitoring Protocol”, EUROCAT Central Registry, University of Ulster. www.eurocat.ulster.ac.uk/pdf/EUROCAT-Statistical-Monitoring-Protocol-(April-2008).pdfEUROCAT. EUROCAT Statistical Monitoring Report 2005”, EUROCAT Central Registry, University of Ulster.www.eurocat.ulster.ac.uk/pdf/EUROCAT-Statistical-Monitoring-Report-2005-(April-2008).pdfMcCANCEMcCormack, B., McCance, T., Slater, P., McCormick, J., McArdle, C., Dewing, J. Person-centredoutcomes and cultural change. In K Manley, B McCormack and V Wilson (2008) International PracticeDevelopment in Nursing and Healthcare, Blackwell, Oxford, 2008.Hoogwerf, L., Frost, D., McCance, T. (2008) The Ever-Changing Discourse of Practice Development. In KManley, B McCormack and V Wilson (2008) International Practice Development in Nursing and Healthcare,Blackwell, Oxford.14

McCance, T.V., Fitzsimons, D., Keeney, S., Hasson, F., McKenna, H.P. Building capacity fornursing and midwifery R&D: an old priority with a new perspective. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 59, 1, 57-67,2007.McCAUGHANMcCaughan, E., McSorley, O. An exploration of the perceptions of users, nurses and doctors of the serviceprovided by a breast cancer review clinic. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 60, 4, 419-426, 2007.McCaughan, E., Parahoo, K., Thompson, K., Reid, S. General practitioners’ perceptions of acommunity-based nurse-led assessment clinic for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. InternationalJournal of Urological Nursing, 1, 3, 2007.Semple, C.J., Dunwoody, L., Kernohan, W.G., Sullivan, K., McCaughan, E. Changes and challenges topatients’ lifestyle patterns following treatment for head and neck cancer. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 63, 1,85-93, 2008.Semple, C.J., Dunwoody, L., Kernohan, W.G., McCaughan, E. Development and evaluation of aproblem-focused psychosocial intervention for patients with head and neck cancer. Support Care Cancer, 2008.McCaughan, E., Parahoo, K., Thompson, K., Reid, S. Patients’ satisfaction with a community-based,nurse-led benign prostatic hyperplasia assessment clinic. International Journal of Urological Nursing, 2, 1, 14-21,2008.McCaughan, E.M., McKenna, H.P. Never-ending making sense: towards a substantive theory of theinformation-seeking behaviour of newly diagnosed cancer patients. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 16, 2096-2104,2007.McCaughan, E.M., McKenna, H.P. Information-seeking behaviour of men newly diagnosed with cancer.Journal of Clinical Nursing, 16, 2105-2113, 2007.McCONKEYBarr, O., McConkey, R. A different type of appointment: the experiences of parents who have childrenwith intellectual disabilities referred for genetic investigation. Journal of Research in Nursing, 12, 637-652, 2007.McConkey, R. Leisure and Work. In B. Gates and H. Atherton (eds) Learning Disabilities: Towards Inclusion (5 th Edition). London, Elseveir Ltd, 2007.McConkey, R. Community Based Services. In T. Barron & P.Amerena (eds.) Disability and InclusiveDevelopment. London: Leonard Cheshire International, 2007.McConkey, R., Abbott, S. Noonan- Walsh, P., Linehan, C. and Emerson, E. Variations in the social inclusion ofpeople with intellectual disabilities in supported living schemes and residential settings. Journal of IntellectualDisability Research. 51, 3, 207-217, 2007.McConkey, R., McAuley, P., Simpson, L., Abbott, S. The male workforce in intellectual disability services.Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 4, 3, 186-193, 2007.Mulvany, F., Barron, S., McConkey, R. Residential provision for adult persons with intellectual disabilities inIreland. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 20, 70-76, 2007.15

O’Toole, B., McConkey, R., Casson, K. Goetz-Goldberg, D. and Yazdani. A. Knowledge and attitudes of youngpeople in Guyana to HIV/AIDS : International Journal of STD & AIDS, 18, 3, 193-197, 2007.Slevin, E., McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Barr, O., Taggart, L. Community learningdisability teams: perceived effectiveness, multidisciplinary working and service user satisfaction. Journal ofIntellectual Disabilities, 11, 4, 329-342, 2007.Slevin, E., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., McConkey, R., Barr, O., Taggart, L. Community learningdisability teams: developments, composition and good practice. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12, 1: 59-79,2008.Slevin, E., McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Taggart, L. People with learning disabilitiesadmitted to an assessment and treatment unit: impact on challenging behaviours and mental health problems.Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 15, 537-546, 2008.Cassidy, A., McConkey, R. Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Slevin, E. Preschoolers with autism spectrumconditions: The impact on families and the supports available to them. Early Child Development and Care, 178,2, 115-128, 2008.Chang, M-Y., McConkey, R. The perceptions and experiences of Taiwanese parents who have children withintellectual disability. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 55, 27-41, 2008.Emerson, E., McConkey, R., Walsh, P.N., Felce, D. Editorial: Intellectual disability in a global context. Journal ofPolicy and Practice in Intellectual Disability, 5, 2: 79-80, 2008.McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Chang, M-Y., Jarrah, S., Shukri. R. The impact on mothers ofbringing up a child with intellectual disabilities: A cross-cultural study. International Journal of Nursing Studies,45, 65-74, 2008.Slevin, E., McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Taggart, L. People with learning disabilitiesadmitted to an assessment and treatment unit: impact on challenging behaviours and mental health problems.Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 15, 537-546, 2008.McCORMACKCoffey, A., McCarthy, G., McCormack, B., Wright, J., Slater, P. Incontinence: Assessment, Diagnosis, andManagement in Two Rehabilitation Units for Older People, Worldviews on Evidence Based Nursing, 4, 4, 179-186,2007.McCormack, B., Henderson, L. Critical Reflection and Clinical Supervision: Facilitating Transformation inPractice. In Bishop, V.(ed) Clinical Supervision in Practice, pp.108-140, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, 2007.McCormack, B., Wright, J., Dewer, B., Harvey, G., Ballintine, K. A realist synthesis of evidence relating topractice development: recommendations. Practice Development in Health Care, 6, 1, 76-80, 2007.McCormack, B., Wright, J., Dewer, B., Harvey, G., Ballintine, K. A realist synthesis of evidence relating topractice development: interviews and synthesis of data. Practice Development in Health Care, 6, 1, 56-75, 2007.McCormack, B., Wright, J., Dewer, B., Harvey, G., Ballintine, K. A realist synthesis of evidence relating topractice development: Findings from the literature review. Practice Development in Health Care, 6, 1, 25-55,2007.McCormack, B., Wright, J., Dewer, B., Harvey, G., Ballintine, K. A realist synthesis of evidence relating topractice development: methodology and methods. Practice Development in Health Care, 6., 1, 5-24, 2007.16

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Thompson, H.S., Ryan, A. A review of the psychosocial consequences of stroke and their impact on spousalrelationships. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 4, 4: 177-184, 2008.Ryan, A.A. The impact of stroke consequences on spousal relationships from the perspective of the person withstroke. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2008.Ryan, A.A. Review - Studying home health care nurses and aides: research design challenges. Journal of Researchin Nursing, 13: 496-497, 2008.SINCLAIRSinclair, M., McGlade, K., Comac, P., Kelly, B., Brown, H., Hatamleh, R., Stockdale, J. Knowledge, Skill andAttitude of NI DHSSPS Healthcare Professionals towards Information and Communication Technology: AReport of a Northern Ireland Survey ISBN 13 978-1-85923-223-1, 2007.Stockdale, J., Sinclair, M., Kernohan, G.K., Keller, J.M., Dunwoody, L., Cunningham, J.B., Lawther, L., Weir, P.Feasibility study to test Designer Breastfeeding: a randomised controlled trial. Evidence Based Midwifery, 6, 3:76-82, 2008.Stockdale, J., Sinclair, M., Kernohan, G.K., Keller, J.M. Successful Personal Powerful DesignerBreastfeeding Research Summary launched at February Doctoral Midwifery Research Society (DMRS) ISBN978-1-85923-227-9, 2007.Stockdale, J., Sinclair, M., Kernohan, W.G., Keller, J.M. Exploring the potential of the internet to motivatebreastfeeding. Evidence Based Midwifery 5(1): 10-5, 2007.Stockdale, J., Sinclair, M., Kernohan, W.G., Dunwoody, L., Cunningham, J.B., Lawther, L., Weir, P. Assessingthe impact of midwives’ instruction: the breastfeeding motivational instructional measurement scale. EvidenceBased Midwifery 6(1): 27-34, 2008.Chaney, U., Hasson, F., Keeney, S., Sinclair, M., Poulton, B., McKenna, H. Stoma coloprotologynurse specialist: a case study. Journal of Clinical Nursing 16, 1088-1098, 2007.Crozier, K., Sinclair, M.K., Kernohan, W.G., Porter, S. The development of a theoretical model ofmidwifery competence in birth technology. Evidence Based Midwifery, 5, 4, 119-24, 2007.Crozier, K., Sinclair, M., Kernohan, G., Porter, S. Ethnography of technological competence in clinicalmidwifery practice. Evidence Based Midwifery, 5, 2, 59-65, 2007.Hamilton, K., Coates, V.E., Kelly, B., Boore, J.R.P., Cundell, J.H., Gracey, J., McFetridge, B., McGonigle,M., Sinclair, M. Performance assessment in health care providers: a critical review of evidence and currentpractice. Journal of Nursing Management, 15, 773-791, 2007.McGowan, I.W., Sinclair, M., Owens, M. Suicide in Pregnancy & the first post- partum year. RCMMidwives, 10, 4, 167- 169, 2007.Porter, S., Crozier, K., Sinclair, M., Kernohan, G. New midwifery? A qualitative analysis of midwives’decision-making strategies. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 60, 5, 525-534, 2007.Sinclair, M.K. Creating Good Birth Memories: Personal Reflections. Midwives, 11, 1, 32, 2007.Sinclair, M.K. Psychological Autopsy: Researching Maternal Suicide. Evidence Based Midwifery, 5, 1, 3, 2007.21

Sinclair, M.K. The PhD Viva: A Necessary Rite of Passage. Evidence Based Midwifery, 5, 4, 111, 2007.Sinclair, M.K., Boreland, Z., McCabe, N. Less Intervention. Midwives, 10, 4, 214, 2007.McKenna, H.P, Richey, R., Keeney, S., Hasson, F., Poulton, B., Sinclair, M. The managerial anddevelopment issues of nurses and midwives in new roles Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 22, 2: 227-235,2008.Stockdale, J., Sinclair, M., Kernohan, G.K., Keller, J.M., Dunwoody, L., Cunningham, J.B., Lawther, L., Weir, P.Feasibility study to test Designer Breastfeeding: a randomised controlled trial. Evidence Based Midwifery, 6, 3:76-82, 2008.Gracey, J.H., Liddle, D., Kernohan, G., Sinclair, M., Dunwoody, L., Kerr, D. Back pain is complex and notrestricted to manual workers. Response to back pain editorial on preventing back pain (Wedderkopp andLeboeuf-Yde, BMJ 2008). British Medical Journal, 336, 2008.Gillen P., Sinclair M., Kernohan WG. The nature and manifestations of bullying in midwifery A researchsummary launched at the September Doctoral Midwifery Research Society (DMRS) ISBN 978-1-85923-231-6,2008.The Doctoral Midwifery Research Society met twice in 2007/2008 and professorial lectures on researchmethodology published on the DMRS website include: a video by Professor Cecily Begley “The Ups and Downsof Running Randomised Controlled Trialshttp://www.doctoralmidwiferysociety.org/video3.html a video by Professor Soo Downe “Metasynthesis - AGuide To Knitting Smoke (video http://www.doctoralmidwiferysociety.org/video.html)SLATERCoffey, A., McCarthy, G., McCormack, B., Wright, J., Slater, P. Incontinence: Assessment, Diagnosis, andManagement in Two Rehabilitation Units for Older People, Worldviews on Evidence Based Nursing, 4, 4, 179-186,2007.Slater, P., McCormack, B. An exploration of the factor structure of the Nursing Work Index. Worldviewson Evidence-Based Nursing, 4, 1, 30-39, 2007.SLEVINSlevin, E. Challenging Behaviour. In Gates, B (edt) Learning Disabilities Towards Inclusion (5 th Edt) ChurchillLivingstone, London, pp. 359-398, 2007.Slevin, E., McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Barr, O., Taggart, L. Community learningdisability teams: perceived effectiveness, multidisciplinary working and service user satisfaction. Journal ofIntellectual Disabilities, 11, 4, 329-342, 2007.Slevin, E., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., McConkey, R., Barr, O., Taggart, L. Community learningdisability teams: developments, composition and good practice. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12, 1: 59-79,2008.Cassidy, A., McConkey, R. Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Slevin, E. Preschoolers with autism spectrumconditions: The impact on families and the supports available to them. Early Child Development and Care, 178,2, 115-128, 2008.22

Slevin, E., McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Taggart, L. People with learning disabilitiesadmitted to an assessment and treatment unit: impact on challenging behaviours and mental health problems.Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 15, 537-546, 2008.TAGGARTBrenner, M., Parahoo, K., Taggart, L. Restraint in children’s nursing: Addressing the distress. Journal ofChildren’s and Young People’s Nursing, 1, 4, 159-162, 2007.Huxley, A., Taggart, L., Baker, G., Castillo, L. & Barnes, D. Substance misuse amongst people with learningdisabilities. Learning Disability Today, 7, 3, 34–38, 2007.McLaughlin, D.F., Taggart, L., Quinn, B., Milligan, V. The experiences of professionals who care for people withintellectual disabilities who have substance related problems. Journal of Substance Use, 12, 2, 133-143, 2007.McLaughlin, D., Taggart, L., Quinn, B., Mc Farlane, C. Service provision for people with intellectualdisabilities who abuse substances. Journal of Substance Use, 12, 1, 1–11, 2007.Slevin, E., McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Barr, O., Taggart, L. Community learningdisability teams: perceived effectiveness, multidisciplinary working and service user satisfaction. Journal ofIntellectual Disabilities, 11, 4, 329-342, 2007.Taggart, L., Cousins, W. & Milner, S. Young people with learning disabilities living in state care: theiremotional, behavioural and mental health status. Child Care in Practice, 13, 4, 401-416, 2007.Slevin, E., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., McConkey, R., Barr, O., Taggart, L. Community learningdisability teams: developments, composition and good practice. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12, 1: 59-79,2008.Slevin, E., McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Taggart, L. People with learning disabilitiesadmitted to an assessment and treatment unit: impact on challenging behaviours and mental health problems.Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 15, 537-546, 2008.Devine, M., Taggart, L. Addressing the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities. NursingStandard, 22, 45: 40-48, 2008.Taggart, L., Huxley, A., Baker, G. Alcohol and illicit drug misuse in people with learning disabilities:implications for research and service development. Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 2, 1:11-21, 2008.Taggart, L., McMillan, R., Lawson, R. Women with and without intellectual disability and psychiatric disorders:an examination of the literature. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12, 3: 191-211, 2008.THOMPSONMcCaughan, E., Parahoo, K., Thompson, K., Reid, S. General practitioners’ perceptions of acommunity-based nurse-led assessment clinic for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. InternationalJournal of Urological Nursing, 1, 3, 2007.Thompson, K., Parahoo, K., Blair, N. A nurse-led smoking cessation clinic - quit rate results and views ofparticipants. Health Education Journal, 66, 4, 307-322, 2007.23

Williams, L., Caskey, H., Coates, V.E., Thompson, K., Stewart, H. A survey of patients’ knowledge of theirdiabetes medication. Journal of Diabetes Nursing, 11, 7, 264-269, 2007.McCaughan, E., Parahoo, K., Thompson, K., Reid, S. Patients’ satisfaction with a community-based,nurse-led benign prostatic hyperplasia assessment clinic. International Journal of Urological Nursing, 2, 1, 14-21,2008.TRUESDALE-KENNEDYSlevin, E., McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Barr, O., Taggart, L. Community learningdisability teams: perceived effectiveness, multidisciplinary working and service user satisfaction. Journal ofIntellectual Disabilities, 11, 4, 329-342, 2007.Slevin, E., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., McConkey, R., Barr, O., Taggart, L. Community learningdisability teams: developments, composition and good practice. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12, 1: 59-79,2008.Slevin, E., McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Taggart, L. People with learning disabilitiesadmitted to an assessment and treatment unit: impact on challenging behaviours and mental health problems.Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 15, 537-546, 2008.Cassidy, A., McConkey, R. Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Slevin, E. Preschoolers with autism spectrumconditions: The impact on families and the supports available to them. Early Child Development and Care, 178,2, 115-128, 2008.McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Chang, M-Y., Jarrah, S., Shukri. R. The impact on mothers ofbringing up a child with intellectual disabilities: A cross-cultural study. International Journal of Nursing Studies,45, 65-74, 2008.WALDRONHasson, F., Kernohan, W.G., Waldron, M., Whittaker, E., McLaughlin, D. The palliative care link nurserole in nursing homes: barriers and facilitators. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 64, 3: 233–242, 2008.24

6. Research FUNDINGStaff Name(s) Title of Award Funding Body ValueCoates Diabetes Education for Adolescents Diabetes UK £204,435Dolk EUROCAT: Surveillance of congenital C.E.C. - DG Health & £426,865anomalies in Europe 2006103Consumer ProtectionDolk Lone mothers at time of birth: R&D Office £36,904Gardnerwho are they? An exploration of theirsocioeconomic and householdcharacteristicsKernohan Studies evaluating the effectiveness of Northern Ireland Hospice £12,000Hasson community palliative care services CareMcCance Improving the patient experience by Education Commissioning £28,860exploring person-centred nursingGroup, DHSSPSMcCormack Assessment process & tools with a Dept. Health, Social Services £14,917particular focus on care management & Public Safety GPAprocedures (SAT)McKenna Evaluation of the development and SDO £396,738impact of Assistant Practitionerssupporting the work of ward-basedregistered nurses in Acute NHS(Hospital) Trusts in EnglandMcKenna Providing meaningful care: learning from R&D Office £218,000the experiences of suicidal men to informmental health care servicesMcKenna An exploration of the stated knowledge, The Ulster Cancer £6,000attitude and behaviours of peopleFoundationtowards cancer preventionMcKenna An evaluation of the Ulster Cancer Ulster Cancer Foundation £25,000FlemingFoundation’s “Smokebusters” clubKeeneyMcKenna Investigating the actual and potential role Ulster Cancer Foundation £124,000Flemingof the GP and primary care nurses in theMcIlfatrick prevention of cancer: a mixed methodsKeeneystudyMcKenna A study to identify research priorities for Health Res Board £47,088Hassonthe therapy professions in Ireland.Keeney25

Staff Name(s) Title of Award Funding Body ValueMcKenna Nurse-Patient communication in the Action Cancer - Pilot Grant £9,968McIlfatrick cancer treatment setting: a qualitativepilot study.Parahoo The unmet needs of, and coping among Northern Ireland Chest £5,766Thompson carers of stroke sufferers in Northern Heart and Stroke AssocMcCaughan Ireland, with particular focus on genderdifferencesParahoo The unmet needs of, and coping among Northern Ireland Chest £42,492Thompson carers of stroke sufferers in Northern Heart and Stroke AssocMcCaughan Ireland, with particular focus on genderdifferences.Sinclair Doctoral Midwifery Research Society R&D Office £15,000(forum)Wilson Using vignettes to develop an action Chest Heart and Stroke £37,101plan for patients with chronic obstructivepulmonary disease experiencing an acuteexacerbation26

7. INDICATORS OF ESTEEMCOLLABORATION AND EVENTSEUROCAT (European Surveillance of Congenital Anomalies) organised an international workshop “MethodologicalApproaches to the Assessment of Risk of Congenital Anomaly due to Environment Pollution” in Budapest, HungaryMarch 2007. The Scientific Committee was led by Professor Helen Dolk. Participants included representativesfrom WHO (Geneva and Europe), epidemiologists, toxicologists, exposure assessment and biomonitoring expertsand statisticians (proceedings available at http://www.eurocat.ulster.ac.uk/Environment-Pollution.html).The working with Older People Recognised Research Group was delighted to host the visit of Professor HavaGolander to the University. Professor Golander, an internationally acclaimed gerontological nurse academic fromthe School of Nursing, Tel Aviv University, Israel spent two months at the University working with gerontologicalnursing colleagues in research, policy and practice. The highlight of her visit was her keynote address to theresearch group’s seminar ‘International perspectives on research scholarship with older people’. The visit has ledto collaborative presentations and plans for other future research collaborations.Professor Vivien Coates is collaborating with Professor Kate Seers, Dr N Posner, Mrs J Canning and Mr A Pandafrom the Virtual Institute for Research in Healthcare Practice (VIRIHP) on a project entitled ‘The need for urgentcare: the perspectives and pathways of people with a long term condition’. In addition Professor Coates is alsocollaborating with colleagues in Australia and Canada (Professor Debbie Kralik, University of South Australiaand Professor Barbara Paterson, University of New Brunswick) and are co-editing a book about chronic illnessresearch.Professor Kate Lorig, Standford University, California paid a week long visit to University of Ulster in September2007. Her packed schedule included lectures and seminars with staff from the Managing Chronic Illness RecognisedResearch Group, on the concept of Chronic Disease Self Management which she has pioneered throughout theworld. Institute staff are keen to apply Professor Lorig’s work and collaborations between University of Ulster,Stanford and local Trusts in Northern Ireland have been initiated as a result of this visit.Professor Roy McConkey and Sandra Dowling were invited participants at a two-day seminar organised bySpecial Olympics International in Miami. Florida entitled: A New Generation of Research in Intellectual Disabilities:Charting the Course.Invited keynote/plenary addressesProfessor H McKenna (The Canadian Healthcare Safety Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta, 2007); Professor KParahoo (British Council Consultant conducting workshops on research proposals, Egypt, 2007; Brunei, 2008)Keynote addresses were given by Professor H McKenna - Education and Research Futures: horizon scanning forthe big issues. Royal College of Surgeons Annual Research Conference. Dublin, Ireland, 2008 and Evidence basedpractice for people with Chronic Illness. 2 nd Congress of Health Care Professionals for the Chronic Patient, LarisaGreece, 2007.EUROCAT (European Surveillance of Congenital Anomalies) organised a Registry Leaders Meeting in Helsinki,Finland, 5-7 June 2007 which was attended by 56 participants representing 19 European countries.27

MEMBERSHIP OF LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONSAND COMMITTEESAll staff, through their clinical and research expertise have contributed significantly to the development andevaluation of policy and practice locally, nationally and internationally. They are involved in providing advice andsupport to statutory, voluntary and user organisations.Seven staff (Dr D Fitzsimons, Ms F Hasson, Prof G Kernohan, Ms T McAloon, Prof T McCance, Dr S McIlfatrick, DrL Taggart) are members of the Research Ethics Committees in NI (REC NI).Five (Prof H McKenna [Chair], Prof V Coates, Prof T McCance, Prof B McCormack, Prof K Parahoo) are membersof the Central Nursing Advisory Committee (Research Sub-Group) of the DHSSPS. Dr D Fitzsimons and Prof TMcCance were responsible for developing the Strategy for Research and Development in NI. Membership of userand voluntary organisations include Help the Aged (Prof B McCormack); Compass (Dr O Barr); Ulster CancerFoundation, Parkinson’s Disease Society (UK) and Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke Association (Prof HMcKenna).Nationally and internationally staff through membership of the Royal College of Nursing, Practice Networks, theInternational Network and Doctoral Education (INDEN), the European Academy of Nursing Sciences (EANS) andthe SIGMA Theta Tau International (STTI) have advised on policy and position papers.All staff are manuscript reviewers for peer review journals and many have reviewed grant proposals for BUPA,Health Technology Assessment, Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO), Health Research Board (Ireland), theHealth Foundation, Action Medical Research, Parkinson’s Disease Society (UK), and the Health Services ResearchCommittee (Hong Kong). Fifteen staff are editors and/or on editorial boards of peer reviewed national andinternational journals. Additionally, several staff are Visiting Professors and examiners (for PhD Viva) at otheruniversities in the UK and beyond. A list of editorial activities are provided below.EditorInternational Journal of Nursing StudiesJournal of Advanced NursingJournal of Environmental ResearchMidwives, Royal College of MidwivesRCM Evidence Based MidwiferyProfessor Hugh McKennaProfessor Kader ParahooDr Paul FlemingProfessor Marlene SinclairProfessor Marlene SinclairCo-EditorInternational Journal of Older People NursingProfessor Brendan McCormack(with Professor Jan Reed)Assistant EditorBMA Quality and Safety in Health CareJournal of Intellectual DisabilitiesProfessor Hugh McKennaDr Owen Barr (Associate Editor)Regional Editor (Europe)Journal of Nursing & Healthcare of Chronic IllnessProfessor Vivien Coates28

Members of Editorial BoardsCase Reports & Clinical Practice Review (Poland)Clinical Effectiveness in NursingCommunity PractitionerDisaster Management and Response (USA)Educational Action ResearchEuropean Journal of Cardiovascular NursingEuropean Journal of Oncology NursingHealth EducationIntensive and Critical Care NursingInternational Journal for Human CaringInternational Journal of Intellectual andDevelopmental Disabilities NursingInternational Journal of Nursing StudiesInternational Journal of Older People NursingInternational Journal of Older People NursingInternational Journal of Urology NursingJournal for Primary Health CareJournal of Advanced NursingJournal of Applied Research inIntellectual DisabilitiesJournal of Biological EducationJournal of Clinical NursingJournal of Intellectual DisabilitiesJournal of Intellectual DisabilitiesJournal of Multidisciplinary HealthcareJournal of Nursing ResearchJournal of Policy and Practice inIntellectual DisabilityJournal of Research in NursingNurse Education TodayNurse ResearcherNursing Times ResearchOnline Journal in Nursing (USA)Online Journal of Issues in NursingOnline Journal of Issues in NursingOnline Journal of Issues in nursing (USA)Online Journal of the Development DisabilitiesNurses Association (USA)Polish Physiotherapy ReviewPractice Development in Health CareQuality in Primary CareResearch and Theory for NursingInternational JournalTeaching in Higher EducationTizard Learning Disability ReviewWorldviews on Evidence-Based NursingProfessor Hugh McKennaDr Eamonn SlevinProfessor Brenda PoultonPat DeenyProfessor Brendan McCormackDr Donna FitzsimonsDr Eilis McCaughanDr Paul FlemingPat DeenySue McBeanDr Owen BarrProfessor Jennifer BooreProfessor Tanya McCanceDr Assumpta RyanProfessor Kader ParahooDr Sonja McIlfatrickProfessor Tanya McCanceProfessor Roy McConkeySue McBeanDr Eilis McCaughanDr Owen BarrProfessor Roy McConkeyProfessor Hugh McKennaProfessor Hugh McKennaProfessor Roy McConkeyDr Owen BarrProfessor Vivien CoatesProfessor Kader ParahooProfessor Hugh McKennaProfessor Hugh McKennaProfessor Brendan McCormackDr Owen BarrProfessor Kader ParahooDr Owen BarrProfessor Hugh McKennaProfessor Brendan McCormackProfessor Brenda PoultonProfessor Tanya McCanceProfessor Jennifer BooreProfessor Roy McConkeyProfessor Brendan McCormack29

MembersHIP OF DISTINCTIVE COMMITTEES RELEVANT TO RESEARCHDr O Barr (Research Advisory Committee of the Foundation for People with Learning Disability (UK); ProfessorJ Boore (Northern Ireland Practice and Educational Council for Nursing and Midwifery); Professor H Dolk(WHO Collaborating Centre for Epidemiologic Surveillance of Congenital Anomalies, Deputy leader of the RareDiseases Task Force, EU); Professor V Coates (First nurse principal investigator, RDO, NI); Professor G Kernohan(Vice-Chair, Northern Health and Social Services Council, NI); Professor T McCance (RCN Task Force on ResearchStrategy; Chair, CNAC R&D); Dr E McCaughan (Irish Cancer Society Research Strategy Working Group, NI/Ireland/National Cancer Institute (USA) Cancer Research Working Group); Professor R McConkey (LearningDisability Committee for Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability in NI); Professor B McCormack (STTIResearch Advisory Sub-Group, Chair of the Developing Practice Network (UK), Steering Group for DementiaServices, DHSSPS); Dr S McIlfatrick (advisor to DHSSPS on district nursing); Professor H McKenna (Chair of RAE2008 sub-panel 11, Nursing and Midwifery, Vice-Chair NI Forum for Health and Social Care Research, Foundingmember of INDEN and EANS, member of Research Advisory Panel, Parkinson’s Disease Society UK); ProfessorK Parahoo (Human Rights Working Group on Clinical Judgement, Founding member of EANS); Professor BPoulton (Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Member at the NMC); Professor M Sinclair (Royal Collegeof Midwives Scientific Committee for the International Congress of Midwives).SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED DOCTORAL STUDENTSSanaa AbujilbanEffectiveness of antenatal education in improving maternal confidence, decreasing anxiety and improving birthoutcomes in JordanSupervisors: Professor Marlene Sinclair, Professor George KernohanDonna BrownFacilitating changes in the practice context: using action research to uncover the significance of psychologicalsafety - an example from pain management with older peopleSupervisors: Professor Brendan McCormack, Dr Helen McGarveyJenny Margaret Elliott“Dance mirrors”: embodying, actualising and operationalising a dance experience in a healthcare contextSupervisor: Professor Brendan McCormackCarole McIlrathIdentification of benchmarks for effective primary care based nursing services for adults with depressionSupervisors: Professor Hugh McKenna, Dr Derek McLaughlinAnne FloodThe clinical nurse manager (2): unlocking the potential of this key role in the transformation of Irish healthcareSupervisor: Dr Oliver SlevinBelal HijjiKnowledge and practice of blood transfusion: a survey of nurses in Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesSupervisors: Professor Kader Parahoo, Dr Owen BarrKaren Elaine MaddenInterprofessional collaboration in obstetrical emergenciesSupervisors: Dr Marion Wright, Professor Marlene SinclairAnn MooreManagers’ understanding of workplace health promotion and experiences of workplace health promotionactivity within small and medium sized enterprises in Northern IrelandSupervisors: Professor Kader Parahoo, Dr Paul Fleming30