John Playle discusses a qualitative approach to nursing research
John F. Playle MSc, BSc (Hons), RN, Dip Counselling, CPN Cert, RNT is a Lecturer in Nursing, School of Nursing Studies, The University of Manchester.
Article accepted for publication June 2000
In his final article John Playle examines the questions to be asked when critically appraising reported research studies.
John F. Playle MSc, BSc (Hons), RN, Dip Counselling, CPN Cert, RNT is a Lecturer in Nursing, School of Nursing Studies, The University of Manchester.
Article accepted for publication: July 2000.
Kelvin Karim describes how nurse researchers might use Q methodology, what it is and the advantages and disadvantages of the method.
Kelvin Karim BA, BN, RGN, Dip DN is a Community Macmillan Nurse, Walsall Community NHS Trust, Walsall, West Midlands.
Article Accepted for publication September 2000.
Suzanne Clark discusses the use of Aloe vera in modern wound management.
Suzanne Clark RGN, Dip Nursing is a Community Nurse, Dudley Priority NHS Community Trust, Midlands.
Article accepted for publication February 2001.
Marina Bigger outlines the use of surveys within community care practice and offers an overview of the future role of surveys within primary care practice.
Marina T. Bigger MSc Primary Care & General Practice, BSc (Hon), RGN, RHV, Dip Asthma, PgD Asthma Compliance, Lecturer in Community Nursing, University of Ulster.
Article accepted for publication: July 2003
Susan Winstanley et al. discuss the findings of a study which was used to determine what questions users and carers should be asked about future healthcare provision in their area
Susan Winstanley, BSc, RGN: Inpatient Services. Newton Community Hospital.
Barbara Thompson, MSc, RGN, CSM: Audit & Research Manager, C-GARRD, Whiston DGH.
Anne Harper, RGN, RSCN, Outpatient Services, Newton Community Hospital.
Elizabeth Hudson: Chief Co-ordinator, Education and Governance Group.
Dr Moon Fai Chan et al describe a pilot study on the attitudes of Hong Kong Chinese women to traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicineMoon Fai Chan, PhD, Lecturer, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Esther Mok, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Y. S. Wong, MHA, Instructor, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
T. F. Tong, MPH, Clinical Associate, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Mary C. Day, BSc, Technical Writer, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Connie K. Y. Tang, BSc, Instructor, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Daniel H. C. Wong, MSc, Instructor, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Article accepted for publication: April 2003Acknowledgement: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Central Research Grants (G-T328) funded this study.
William Bryans gives an overview of how to make successful bids.
William Bryans is the author of Resource Management in Health and Social Care and Essential Checklists for Frontline Staff. Both books are published by Radcliffe.
Article accepted for publication: May 2006
Marina Bigger and Dr Ann Long discuss their research which concludes that it is imperative that healthcare practitioners are educated and trained to guide mothers to implement breastfeeding
Marina T. Bigger MSc, BSc (Hons), RGN, RHV is currently being seconded for PhD study but at the time of writing this article was employed as Head of Nursing- Research & Development Northern Health & Social Care Trust
Magherafelt, Co Londonderry
Dr Ann Long RN, RMN, SCPHV, BSc (Hons) Psychology, MSc Counselling, D.Phil. Honorary Fellow of the University of Ulster
Article accepted for publication: April 2007
