School of Health and Population Sciences

Children’s regard for nurses and nursing: a mosaic of children’s views on community nursing

by Duncan Randall

Randall D.(2012) Journal of Child Health Care, Jan Avaiable online see Journal website

Report on doctoral work concerning the regard children have for nurses in community settings Report on doctoral work concerning the regard children have for nurses in community settings

Interviews with children as negotiated conversations: the presence of absence of parents

by Duncan Randall

Gardner H. and Randall D (2012) Nurse Researcher 19 (2) pg 6-10

Interviewing is a common qualitative research method used in research with children and clinical practice, yet there... more Interviewing is a common qualitative research method used in research with children and clinical practice, yet there has been little focus on how interviews with children are conducted.

In this paper we draw on two independently conducted studies to argue that when adult healthcare workers or researchers are talking to children they need to consider the influence that parents may have on the negotiated conversation between the child and the interviewer. The influences of parents on children’s expressed views are complex.  Parents may limit or facilitate the child’s contribution. Researchers need to be reflexive and report the issues of adult influences on the interview process in order that consumers of research can arrive at an informed judgement.

The parent trap: promoting poor children’s mental health

by Duncan Randall

Randall D., Williams R. and Wagstaff C. (2010) The parent trap: promoting poor children’s mental health. Poverty: Journal of the Child Poverty Action Group, vol. 137, Autumn 2010, p11-15.

Discussion paper on the role of nurses in promoting mental health of children living in poverty.Includes review of... more Discussion paper on the role of nurses in promoting mental health of children living in poverty.Includes review of literature on effects of poverty on mental health of children and the Marrmot review (2010)

Asking children how to make good children's nurses

by Duncan Randall

Randall D., Stammers P. and Brook G. (2008) "Asking children how to make good children's nurses", Paediatric Nursing, 20(5) pp 22-26

Report of consultation event at large regional children's hospital in UK which idenitfies factors which children... more Report of consultation event at large regional children's hospital in UK which idenitfies factors which children recognise as important in nursing curiculum

'I have NF. NF does not have me': An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of coping with Neurofibromatosis Type 1

by Sandi Dheensa

Co-authored with Dr Glenn Williams, Nottingham Trent University
Health Psychology Update, 18 (1), 3-8

Investigating the relationship between coping, quality of life and depression / anxiety in patients with external fixation devices

by Sandi Dheensa

In press at International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing
Co-authored with Dr Shirley Thomas

Men's involvement in antenatal screening: A qualitative pilot study using e-mail

by Sandi Dheensa

Co-authored with Dr Bob Williams and Prof Alison Metcalfe

Abstract
Objectives
this study aimed to explore and analyse men's involvement in antenatal genetic... more Abstract
Objectives
this study aimed to explore and analyse men's involvement in antenatal genetic screening and testing in England, and evaluate the use of e-mail communication as a method of health research with men.

Design
after receiving a favourable ethical opinion, a longitudinal qualitative pilot study was undertaken.

Participants
eight men, whose partners were pregnant, were recruited by purposive sampling.

Findings
findings indicated that the men experienced ambivalence, doubts and uncertainty about medically identified genetic risks, and also experienced an ‘emotional rollercoaster’, which was associated with their involvement in antenatal genetic screening and testing. Although connectedness with their partners and shared decision making were highly valued, men's involvement was mediated by their partners and health professionals, including midwives.

Conclusions and implications for practice
the implications of findings for medicalisation theory and future research are discussed. Using e-mail was a success in that the strong pilot data produced provides a stimulus for future research. In addition, implications for policy and practice are also considered, specifically the importance of addressing ambivalence and mediation if midwives are to communicate effectively when working with men and women regarding antenatal genetic screening and testing.