Annual Research Institutes Reports

Basu, N., Jones, G.T., Fluck, N., MacDonald, A.G., Pang, D., Dospinescu, P., Reid, D.M. and Macfarlane, G.J. Fatigue: A Principal Contributor to Impaired Quality of Life in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis, Rheumatology, 49(7): 2010:1383-90

Pellatt, G. (2010) Spinal surgery for acute traumatic spinal cord injury: implications for nursing, British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing 6(6), 217-5

Preston, R. M. and Flynn, D. (2010) Observations in Acute Care: evidence based approach to patient safety, British Journal of Nursing, 19 (7) 442 - 447

Randhawa, G. (2011) Achieving equality in organ donation and transplantation in the UK - Challenges and solutions. Better Health Briefing 23, Race Equality Foundation & Department for Communities and Local Government.

Randhawa, G., Brocklehurst, A,, Pateman, R., Kinsella, S. and Parry V (2010) Religion and organ donation – The views of UK Faith leaders. Journal of Religion and Health. 59, 161-5.

Randhawa, G., Brocklehurst, A., Pateman, R., Kinsella, S. and Parry, V. (2010) Utilising faith communities in the UK to promote the organ donation debate: The views of UK faith leaders Journal of Diversity, Health and Care 7, 57-64

Randhawa, G., Jetha, C., Gill, B., Paramasivan, S., Lightstone, E. and Waqar, M. (2010) Understanding kidney disease and perceptions of kidney services among South Asians in West London: focus group study, British Journal of Renal Medicine 15, 23-28

Randhawa, G., Brocklehurst, A., Pateman, R., Kinsella, S. and Parry, V. (2010) Are religious communities useful in promoting the organ donation debate: Lessons from the United Kingdom. Organs, Tissues and Cells – Journal of the European Transplant Co-ordinator’s Association 13, 49-54

Randhawa, G., Brocklehurst, A., Pateman, R., Kinsella, S. and Parry, V. (2010) ‘Opting-in or Opting-out?’ The views of the UK’s Faith leaders in relation to organ donation, Journal of Health Policy 96, 36-44

Randhawa, G., Brocklehurst, A., Pateman, R., Kinsella, S. and Parry, V. (2010) Faith leaders united in their support for organ donation – Findings from the Organ Donation Taskforce’s Study of attitudes of UK faith and belief group leaders to an opt-out system, Transplant International 23, 140-146

Randhawa, G. (2010) Renal Health Disparities in the United Kingdom – A focus on ethnicity, Seminars in Nephrology 30, 8-11

Sapsed, S. and Leggeter, S. (June 2010) Reflecting on the creation of on-line Distance Learning teaching & learning materials, Refereed Program of the E-Leader Conference at Corvinus University, Budapest, Refereed CD-ROM of the E-Leader Conference at Budapest Management University, ISSN 1935-4800, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, New York, USA

Sambala, E., Sapsed, S. and Mkandawire, M. (June 2010) Role of Primary Health Care in Ensuring Access to Medicines, Croatian Journal of Medicine 51 (3) 181-90

Sharp, C. (2011) A PhD Literature Review: Tips on electronically organising your literature, PsyPAG 79, 13-17

Sheard, P.W. and Paine, T.J. (2010) Optimal contraction intensity for maximized range of motion following proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research 24(2):416-421

Short, E., Kinman, G. and Baker, S. (2010) Evaluating the impact of a peer coaching intervention on wellbeing amongst psychology undergraduate students, International Coaching Psychology Review, 5, 1, 29-37

Sinclair, A., Bayer, T., Randhawa, G. and Armes, D. (2010) Caring for Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus: Characteristics of Carers and their prime roles and responsibilities, Diabetic Medicine Sep; 27(9):1055-9

Paolisso, G. and Sinclair, A.J. (Jan 2010) Effective clinical practice for older people with type 2 diabetes. Glucose regulation is important but other strategies also need to be included, J Nutr Health Aging 14(1):3-4

Wallace, B. (2011) Assessing mental health nursing students in practice environments, Mental Health Practice, Vol15, No3, pp26-27

Wallace, B. (2010) Practice Assessment: supporting and assessing mental health student nurses in a constantly evolving practice environment, Advancing Practice in Mental Health, 7(1), 52-58

Wilkins, C. and Kinman, G. (2011) Lay representations of HIV/AIDS: A focus on young people from Central and Eastern Europe, Health Psychology Update, 20 (1), 16-23

Wilkinson E, Randhawa, G, Roderick P, Rehman T, Abubacker T (2011) The impact of quality improvement initiatives on diabetes care among South Asian people. Diabetes & Primary Care, 13, 90-98.

Wilkinson, E., Randhawa, G., Farrington, K., Feehally, J., Choi, P. and Lightstone, L. (2011) Lack of awareness of kidney complications despite familiarity with diabetes - a multi-ethnic qualitative study. Journal of Renal Care 37, 2-11


Conference Papers

1. 
   Ajaz, M., Ali, N., Randhawa, G. (2011) Poster: Exploring the Social, Genetic and Healthcare Impacts of Consanguinity, University of Bedfordshire Conference 2011. Held July 5-6 at Luton, Bedfordshire
   
2. 
   Ajaz, M. (2010) Consanguinity in the South Asian Population: Comparative Study of Britain and Canada, International Workshop on Consanguinity at the University of Geneva in Switzerland (May 3-7)
   
3. 
   Parker, C., Austin, T. and Behrens, M. (2011) Longitudinal observations of an e-learning blog. Struggles and Engagement around reflective writing of Dental Trainers in Postgraduate Education, Association of Medical Education Conference, Edinburgh
   
4. 
   Austin, T. (2010) Transition, Perspectives & Strategies: on the Process of Becoming a Teacher in HE, Working Lives Seminar, Cardiff University (14 May)
   
5. 
   Austin, T. (2010) Transition, Perspectives & Strategies: on the Process of Becoming a Teacher in HE, Academic Identities Conference, Strathclyde University (16 – 18 June)
   
6. 
   Austin, T., Behrens, M. and Parker C. (2010) Observations from a blog concerning the struggles & engagement in reflective writing of dental trainers in postgraduate education, 16th International Reflective practice conference Reflection in Action, University of Bedfordshire (23 – 25 June)
   
7. 
   Austin, T. and Behrens, M. (2010) Transition, Perspectives & Strategies: on the Process of Becoming a Teacher in HE, Bridging the Gaps Conference, University of Bedfordshire (6 July)
   
8. 
   Baillie, L. (2011) Keynote speaker: Dignity in Care: Changing attitudes, cultures and environment, Dignity in Care Conference: Because it matters, Shrewsbury. (12 May)
   
9. 
   Baillie, L., Gallagher, A. (2011) Respecting dignity in care in diverse care settings: strategies of UK nurses, Dignity in Health and Social Care: Politics, Policy and Practice conference, London (Poster)
   
10. 
    Baillie, L., Chadwick, S., Mann, R., Brooke-Read, M. And Garvin, A. (2011) Developing a system for nursing and midwifery students to access and use electronic patient records on clinical placements: a partnership between education and service providers, International Networking in Healthcare Conference, Cambridge (Oral presentation)
    
11. 
    Baillie, L., Bromley, B., Jones, R., Walker, M., Logan, J. and Garvin, A. (2011) A partnership approach to implementing service improvement methods into pre-registration nursing education and implications for future developments, International Networking in Healthcare Conference, Cambridge (Oral presentation)
    
12. 
    Baillie, L., Chadwick, S., Mann, R. and Brooke-Read, M. (2011) Electronic patient record access: a survey of student nurses’ and midwives’ experiences as a basis for improvement. University of Bedfordshire Conference 2011 – Impacts and Outcomes (Oral presentation)
    
13. 
    Baillie, L., Bromley, B., Jones, R. and Walker, M. (2011) An evaluation of students’ experiences of learning about service improvement in healthcare within the pre-registration nursing curriculum, University of Bedfordshire Conference 2011 – Impacts and Outcomes (Oral presentation)
    

14. 
    Baillie, L., Black, S., Jones, R., Leggetter, S., Pellatt, G., Preston, R. and Madden, B. (2011) Research and evaluation: a framework for learning, teaching and assessment across courses for healthcare students, University of Bedfordshire Conference 2011 – Impacts and Outcomes (Oral presentation)
    
15. 
    Baillie, L. (2011) Leadership and Dignity in Care, Leadership Matters conference, University of Bedfordshire (workshop)
    
16. 
    Baillie, L. (2010) Leading, supporting and empowering frontline staff to provide care with compassion and dignity, Dignity in Care on the Wards 6th National conference, Royal College of Nursing, London (Invited speaker)
    
17. 
    Baillie, L. (2010) Addressing dignity issues in diverse care settings in the UK: a qualitative case study evaluation, Royal College of Nursing International Research Society conference, Newcastle (oral presentation)
    
18. 
    Baillie, L. and Gallagher, A. (2010) Using visual metaphors about indignity to move from defensiveness to reflection about healthcare practice, International reflective practice conference, University of Bedfordshire (oral presentation)
    
19. 
    Baillie, L. (2010) Dignity of critically ill patients in emergency departments and ethical consultations, Best practices in clinical ethics consultations conference, London South Bank University (workshop)
    
20. 
    Beckwith, P. and Beckwith, M. (2011) Reflection-for-Learning, self-directed learning and students’ perception of feedback, University of Bedfordshire Conference 2011 – Impacts and Outcomes (Oral presentation)
    
21. 
    Wilson, A., Baker, P. and Behrens, M. (2011) Bungling’ and ‘Incompetent’: The discursive representation of foreign doctors in the British Press 2000-2010, Association of Medical Education Conference, Edinburgh
    
22. 
    Chaudhry, A., Gurnell, M., Behrens, M. and Morris, C. (2011) Learning in context: Barriers and opportunities to learning through observation in postgraduate secondary care in the United Kingdom, AMEE, Vienna
    
23. 
    Black, S. (2011) Leading a change in the culture of mentorship to protect standards of care, Leadership Matters conference, University of Bedfordshire (Poster)
    
24. 
    Black, S. and Phasey, E. (2011) Practice assessment documents: How are they used and are they fit for purpose? RCN Joint Education Forums' 3rd International Conference, Belfast (Oral presentation)
    
25. 
    Black, S. (2010) Applying Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics to interpret the mentor experience of failing pre-registration nursing students in their final placement, RCN International Nursing research Conference, Newcastle (oral presentation)
    
26. 
    Black, S. (2010) Gate keeping the profession: Mentors who fail student nurses in their final placement, RCN Education Conference, Blackpool (oral presentation)
    
27. 
    Black, S. (2010) Final Placement failure: The consequences of failing to challenge, University of Glamorgan Mentorship Conference (invited speaker)
    
28. 
    Camiah, S. (2010) A reflective account of the issues and constraints facing nursing lecturers within the field of pre-registration nursing, Reflective Practice Conference University of Bedfordshire (June)
    
29. 
    Chapman, K. (2011) Does a journal club approach with pre-session reading help midwifery students see the relevance of research? University of Bedfordshire Conference 2011 – Impacts and Outcomes (Oral presentation)
    
30. 
    Denton, S., Kerr, C., Savory, L., Bailey, D. and Chater, A. (2010) Examining the relationships between a revised Modified Social Learning Theory for children and objectively measured physical activity behaviours in 10-14 year olds [The HAPPY Study], BPS Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, Belfast (September)
    
31. 
    Denton, S., Kerr, C., Savory, L., Bailey, D. and Chater, A. (2010) Investigating the predictability of a revised theory of planned behaviour on objectively measured physical activity behaviours [HAPPY Study]. European Health Psychology Society Annual Conference, Romania (September)
    
32. 
    Chater, A. and Cook, E. (2010) In pursuit of control and happiness: The psychological way to lower Body Mass Index, but hold the dieting! 11^th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, D.C. (August)
    
33. 
    Abdul-Aziz, B. and Chater, A. (2010) Exploring the determinants of healthy eating and physical activity: A cross-cultural perspective, European Health Psychology Society Annual Conference, Romania (September)
    
34. 
    Cook, E. (2011) Who uses NHS Direct? Geographical and socio-demographic characteristics of NHS Direct users, International Public Health Conference, RSPH, London (September)
    
35. 
    Cook, E., Gaitán, A. and Chater, A. (2010) Losing weight through simple pleasures.  A qualitative investigation into the triggers and resources obese women identify that assist their weight loss process, BPS Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, Belfast (September)
    

36. 
    Cook, E. and Chater, A. (2010) Can making people happy help them to lose weight? A pilot study, BPS Annual Conference, Stratford Upon Avon (April)
    
37. 
    Ertubey, C. (2010) Utilising Item Response Theory (IRT) and Differential Item Functioning (DIF) for adaptation of a Perceived Control Scale between cultures and languages, The 7^th conference of the ITC Challenges and Opportunities in Testing and Assessment in a Globalized Economy (June)
    
38. 
    Roberts, P., Ertubey, C., Robertson, I. and Teoh, K. (2010) The effectiveness of computerised assessment technique (CAT) versus paper and pencil testing procedures in assessment of executive functions for brain injury, The 7^th conference of the ITC Challenges and Opportunities in Testing and Assessment in a Globalized Economy (June)
    
39. 
    Roberts, P., Ertubey, C., Robertson, I. and Teoh, K. (2010) Comparison Between the Presentation of Paper and Pencil and Electronic Executive Function Tests to Adult Populations by Baycrest-Berkeley The 20^th Annual Rotman Research Institute Conference, The Frontal Lobes, Toronto, Canada (March)
    
40. 
    Flynn, D. and Kane, C. (2010) Implementation of Student Support Groups in the Adult Acute Field of Nursing, RCN Education conference, Blackpool, workshop and poster (10 February)
    
41. 
    Flynn, D., Kane, C. (2010) Implementation of Student Support Groups in the Adult Field of Practice by Practice Educators, using Lewins Framework, RCN Education conference, Blackpool (Poster)
    
42. 
    Johns, C. (2010) Key-note: Becoming a competent and caring practitioner through reflective practice, Global Vision Conference, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust, London (29 Jan)
    
43. 
    Johns, C. (2010) Key-note: Touching the spiritual through reflective practice, Society for Advancement of Modelling and Role Modelling Annual Conference, San Antonio, USA (8 April)
    
44. 
    Johns, C. (2010) Invited Performance: Dwelling with the ancestors, Society for Advancement of Modelling and Role Modelling Annual Conference, San Antonio, USA (10 April)
    
45. 
    Johns, C. (2010) Key-note: Reflective practice: what primary care nurses should know, Professional Issues in Primary Care Nursing Conference, City University, London (5 May)
    
46. 
    Johns, C. (2010) Invited paper: Passing people by, Professional Issues in Primary Care Conference, City University, London (5 May)
    
47. 
    Johns, C. (2010) Concurrent session/ performance: My mother’s death: a lament of caring shame [with Patrick Dean composer], IAHC Conference,
    
48. 
    Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (5 June)
    
49. 
    Johns, C. (2010) Auditorium performance: My mother’s death: a lament of caring shame, Carers UK conference, Royal Armouries, Leeds (10 July)
    
50. 
    Jones, R. (2011) Reflecting on the Transition from Practice to Education – The Journey to Becoming an Effective Teacher in Higher Education, International Networking in Healthcare Conference, Cambridge (Oral presentation)
    
51. 
    Jones, R. (2011) Reflecting on the transition from nursing practice to education - The journey to becoming an effective teacher in Higher Education, University of Bedfordshire Conference 2011 – Impacts and Outcomes (Oral presentation)
    
52. 
    Kaur-Bola, K. and Randhawa, G. (2011) Understanding Islamic religious and cultural beliefs regarding intellectual impairment and service use, UK's Pakistani and Bangladeshi parents' perspective, International conference on Communication and Medical Ethics (COMET),  Nottingham (oral presentation) (30 June – 2 July)
    
53. 
    Kaur-Bola, K. and Randhawa, G. (2011) Giving the gift of life through deceased organ donation, exploring the views of local faith leaders from across the UK, 15^th International congress held by European Society of Organ Transplant (ESOT), and European Society Ethical, Legal, Psychosocial Aspects of Transplant (ELPAT), Glasgow, (oral presentation) (4-7 September)
    
54. 
    Kaur-Bola, K. and Randhawa, G. (2011) 'to gift or not to gift?' exploring views on deceased organ donation from different congregations across the UK, 15^th International congress held by European Society of Organ Transplant (ESOT), and European Society Ethical, Legal, Psychosocial Aspects of Transplant (ELPAT), Glasgow, (oral presentation) (4-7 September)
    
55. 
    Kaur-Bola, K. (2010) Is ‘Gifting’ a Relevant Concept to Promote Organ Donation? The Views of UK’s Religious Leaders, international conference in Rotterdam on ‘Organ Transplantation: Ethical, Legal and Psychosocial Aspects’ (18 April)
    
56. 
    Kaur-Bola, K. (2010) Is ‘Gifting’ a Relevant Concept to Promote Organ Donation? The Views of UK’s Religious Leaders, Senior Registrars Regional Training Event, Birmingham, (22 April)
    
57. 
    Kaur-Bola, K. (2010) Faith and Belief Representatives’ Contribution to Organ Donation Promoting an improved understanding of organ donation amongst the UK’s multi-ethnic and multi-faith population, University of Bedfordshire Conference – Bridging the Gap (7 July)
    
58. 
    Kinman, G. and Grant, L. (2010) Emotional competencies, resilience and wellbeing in trainee social workers, Proceedings of the British Psychological Society Division of Occupational Psychology Conference, Brighton (January)
    
59. 
    Kinman, G., McFall, O. and Rodriguez, J. (2010) Emotional labour, wellbeing and the clergy, Proceedings of the British Psychological Society Division of Occupational Psychology Conference, Brighton (January)
    
60. 
    Kinman, G. (2010) Utilising the HSE Management Standards approach to predict wellbeing in UK academic employees: the role of job-specific hazards, Institute of Work Psychology Conference 2010: Work, Well-being and Performance, Sheffield (July)
    
61. 
    Mc Dowall and Kinman, G. (2010) An integrated approach to understanding work-life balance in the emergency services, Institute of Work Psychology Conference 2010: Work, Well-being and Performance, Sheffield (July)
    
62. 
    Mc Dowall and Kinman, G. (2010) Work-life balance: what is the way forward for European/ Global research and practice? Round table discussion session, Institute of Work Psychology Conference 2010: Work, Well-being and Performance, Sheffield (July)
    
63. 
    Kinman, G. and Grant, L. (2010) Emotional competencies, resilience and wellbeing in trainee social workers, Proceedings of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology, Rome (March)
    
64. 
    Kinman, G. (2010) Utilising the HSE Management Standards approach to predict wellbeing in UK academic employees: the role of job-specific hazards, Proceedings of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology Rome (March)
    
65. 
    Davies, S. and Kinman, G. (2010) Living in the present: Time perspective and spirituality as predictors of sobriety and anxiety in recovering alcoholics, BPS Annual Conference, Stratford upon Avon, (April)
    
66. 
    Williams, L. and Kinman, G. (2010) Our furry friends? Pets as providers of social support, BPS Annual Conference, Stratford upon Avon (April)
    
67. 
    Kinman, G., Grant, L. and Leggetter, S. (2010) Enhancing reflective practice, resilience and wellbeing in the caring professions, 16^th International Reflective Practice Conference, University of Bedfordshire (July)
    
68. 
    Leggetter, S. and Kinman, G. (2011) Resilience – why bother? University of Brighton, UK, oral presentation (April)
    
69. 
    Leggetter, S. and Sapsed, S. (2011) Developing, enhancing and sustaining research skills in a diverse population of students undertaking a Masters in Public Health: an action research study, (oral presentation) at HCMC University of Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam http://www.g-casa.com, ISSN 1935-4819, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, New York, USA (January)
    
70. 
    Leggetter, S. and Sapsed, S. (2011) Developing, enhancing and sustaining research skills in a diverse population of students undertaking a Masters in Public Health: an action research study, University of Bedfordshire Conference 2011 – Outcomes and Impacts (Oral presentation)
    
71. 
    Leggetter, S. and Sapsed, S. (2010) Identifying the Challenges of Developing Research Skills in e-learners: an Action Research Study of Masters level Public Health Students in the UK, Refereed Program of the E-Leader Conference at Singapore Management University, http://www.g-casa.com ISSN 1935-4819, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, New York, USA (January)
    
72. 
    Makaza, M. (2011) Psychological Aspects of Gynaecology, Gynaecology Nursing Conference – Contemporary Issues in Gynaecology, Imperial College London (Oral presentation)
    
73. 
    Makaza, M. (2011) Practice Education Support Groups for Students and Mentors in Clinical Practice – A partnership approach to linking theory to practice, 22^nd International Networking for Education in Healthcare Conference (NET2011), University of Cambridge (Oral Presentation)
    
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