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Multisite peripheral joint pain: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and impact on general health, quality of life, pain intensity and consultation behaviour (2017)
Journal Article

Background Research into musculoskeletal conditions often focusses on pain at single sites, such as the knee, yet several studies have previously reported the high prevalence of multiple sites of musculoskeletal pain. The most common form of musculo... Read More about Multisite peripheral joint pain: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and impact on general health, quality of life, pain intensity and consultation behaviour.

What's in a name? Is district nursing in danger of extinction? (2017)
Journal Article

District Nurses have been delivering care at home for over 150 years. Their role is appreciated by colleagues, patients and carers alike and can often make the difference between remaining in a preferred location of care or a preferred place of death... Read More about What's in a name? Is district nursing in danger of extinction?.

Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse Against Men: Voices of Victimization Among Ex-Servicemen of the British Armed Forces (2017)
Journal Article

This study presents the personal testimonies of male British ex-Armed Forces personnel who have experienced violence and abuse victimization that was perpetrated by civilian female partners. In this research, we argue that to embark upon any understa... Read More about Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse Against Men: Voices of Victimization Among Ex-Servicemen of the British Armed Forces.

Symptom experience in non‐dialysis‐dependent chronic kidney disease: A qualitative descriptive study (2017)
Journal Article

Background Studies indicate that symptoms attributable to impaired kidney function are important determinants of quality of life and functional status in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Accordingly, symptom assessment and subsequent cont... Read More about Symptom experience in non‐dialysis‐dependent chronic kidney disease: A qualitative descriptive study.

Delivering person-centred holistic care for older people (2017)
Journal Article

Purpose: an evaluated case study of the Wellbeing Coordinator (WBC) service in Cheshire (UK). WBCs are non-clinical members of the GP surgery or hospital team who offer advice and support to help people with long-term conditions and unmet social need... Read More about Delivering person-centred holistic care for older people.

Assessing knowledge and attitudes about end of life: Evaluation of three instruments designed for adults with intellectual disability (2017)
Journal Article

Background This paper examines the development and psychometric characteristics of three instruments about end of life, designed for use with adults with intellectual disability (ID). Respectively, the instruments assess understanding of the concept... Read More about Assessing knowledge and attitudes about end of life: Evaluation of three instruments designed for adults with intellectual disability.

Law, ethics and end-of-life care: the policy and practice interface in England (2017)
Journal Article

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Activity Pacing is Associated With Better and Worse Symptoms for Patients With Long-term Conditions (2017)
Journal Article

BACKGROUND: Activity pacing has been associated with both improved and worsened symptoms, and its role in reducing disability among patients with long-term conditions has been questioned. However, existing studies have measured pacing according to un... Read More about Activity Pacing is Associated With Better and Worse Symptoms for Patients With Long-term Conditions.