Peter Griffiths's Publications List

Supplementary prescribing : a step towards more independence?

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

D Dawoud, P Griffiths, J Maben, L Goodyer, R Greene (in press) Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy :

'Ways of assessing the economic value or impact of research : is this a step too far for nursing research?'

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

Steve Hanney, Peter Griffiths (in press) Journal of Research in Nursing :

Involving users in the development of effective critical care discharge information : a focus group study with patients, relatives and health care staff

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

S Bench, T Day, P Griffiths (in press) American Journal of Critical Care :

Economic Evaluation of Nurse Staffing and Nurse Substitution in Health Care: A Scoping Review

2011-03-04T13:59:14Z

Objective Several systematic reviews have suggested that greater nurse staffing as well as a greater proportion of registered nurses in the health workforce is associated with better patient outcomes. Others have found that nurses can substitute for doctors safely and effectively in a variety of settings. However, these reviews do not generally consider the effect of nurse staff on both patient...

Y Goryakin, J Maben, P Griffiths (in press) International Journal of Nursing Studies :

Lessons about Lean : The Productive Ward

2011-03-04T14:00:08Z

E Morrow, G Robert, J Maben, P Griffiths (in press) International Journal for Quality in Health Care :

"Somebody else's problem" : staff attributions of cause and risk of Methicillin-resisitant Staphylococcus aureus

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

E Morrow, P Griffiths, G Rao, D Flaxman (in press) American Journal of Infection Control :

Organising & Delivering Diabetes Education and Self-care Support : findings of scoping project.

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

Angus Forbes, Alison While, Peter Griffiths, Khalida Ismail, Simon Heller (in press) Journal of Health Services Research and Policy :

Implementing large-scale quality improvement – lessons from The Productive Ward : Releasing time to care™

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

E Morrow, G Robert, J Maben, P Griffiths (in press) International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance :

Traditional acupuncture for people with medically unexplained symptoms : a longitudinal qualitative study of patients' experiences.

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

Charlotte Paterson, Sue Rugg, Nicky Britten, Jackie Bridges, Peter Griffiths (in press) British Journal of General Practice :

Acupuncture for 'frequent attenders' with medically unexplained symptoms : a randomised controlled trial (CACTUS Study)

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

Charlotte Paterson, Rod Taylor, Nicky Britten, Peter Griffiths, Sue Rugg, Jackie Bridges, Bruce McCallum, Gerad Kite (in press) British Journal of General Practice :

An assessment of failure to rescue derived from routine NHS data as a nursing sensitive patient safety indicator

2011-03-04T14:10:48Z

S Jones, P Griffiths, A Bottle (2011) :

An Assessment Of Failure to Rescue Derived From Routine NHS Data As A Nursing Sensitive Patient Safety Indicator

2011-03-04T13:56:45Z

S Jones, P Griffiths, A Bottle (2011) National Nursing Research Unit Report to Funder :

Peer review--Beyond the call of duty?

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

Peter Griffiths, Philippe C Baveye (2011) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-4Y7152B-2/2/3ea9f7f5150e3f8dc5dd67a1f473ebff 48: 1 1-2

Nursing Research Methods (3Vols)

2011-03-04T14:19:14Z

P Griffiths, J Bridges (2010) :

Nurse staffing and quality of care in UK general practice : cross-sectional study using routinely collected data

2010-06-28T10:47:13Z

P Griffiths, T Murrells, J Maben, S Jones, M Ashworth (2010) British Journal of General Practice http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/rcgp/bjgp/2010/00000060/00000570/art00009 60: 1 e36-e48

RN4Cast : HR management and the planning of education and care in nursing. 9 February 2010.

2010-09-14T15:06:20Z

P Griffiths (2010) Future of nursing workforce 4th National conference :

Nurse staffing and quality of care in UK general practice : cross-sectional study using routinely collected data

2010-06-28T10:47:13Z

P Griffiths, T Murrells, J Maben, S Jones, M Ashworth, D Dawoud (2010) :

‘The Productive Ward : Releasing Time to Care’ Learning and Impact Review

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

J Maben, E Morrow, P Griffiths, G Robert, S Jones (2010) :

Reliability assessment and approaches to determining agreement between measurements : classic methods paper

2010-09-14T15:18:37Z

P Griffiths, T Murrells (2010) International Journal of Nursing Studies 47: 8 937-938

Outcome Measures

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, A M Rafferty (2010) The Research Process in Nursing : 408-420

Questions linked to Griffiths P, Renz A, Hughes J, Rafferty AM. Impact of organisation and management factors on infection control in hospitals : a scoping review. J Hosp Infect 2009;73:1-14

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2010) Journal of Hospital Infection http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WJP-4YYWRJ4-3/2/8f966ac6f463f5eeb0487b8d7306f14b 75: 3 235-235

RN4Cast : HR management and effective nursing care. 14 April 2010.

2010-09-14T15:09:50Z

P Griffiths (2010) SE Coast Directors of Nursing Meeting :

Quality nursing care (Guest Editorial)

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2010) Practice Nursing 21: 3

An assessment of failure to rescue derived from Hospital Episode Statistics as a nursing sensitive patient safety indicator

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

S Jones, P Griffiths, A Bottle (2010) :

Is pressure sore prevention a sensitive indicator of the quality of nursing care? : A cautionary note

2010-09-14T15:19:22Z

A Jull, P Griffiths (2010) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-4Y7152B-3/2/79c41a5aad216ce6b9359a7c99c5c9cb 47: 5 531-533

The Productive Ward : Releasing time to care - Learning and Impact Review

2010-09-14T14:54:22Z

E Morrow, P Griffiths, J Maben, S Jones, G Robert (2010) :

How good is the evidence for using risk assessment to prevent pressure ulcers?

2010-09-14T15:20:03Z

Peter Griffiths, Andrew Jull (2010) Nursing Times http://bit.ly/bRfesQ 106: 14 8

Hospital Admissions for Asthma, Diabetes, and COPD : Is There an Association With Practice Nurse Staffing? A Cross Sectional Study Using Routinely Collected Data

2010-11-12T13:18:54Z

P Griffiths, T Murrells, D Dawoud, S Jones (2010) Biomed Health Services Research 10: 276

Measuring the quality of care through audit of process : a cautionary tale.

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2010) Nursing Times :

Going metric

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2010) Nursing Older People 22: 3

The Association Between Midwifery Staffing and Outcomes in Maternity Units in England : Observational Study Using Routinely Collected data

2011-03-04T14:06:50Z

V Gerova, P Griffiths, S Jones, D Bick (2010) Preliminary Report and Feasibility Assessment National Nursing Research Unit Draft Report to Funder :

Moving forward with evidence based indicators and indicator based evidence: A continuing journey. Author's Response to Simon et al.

2010-09-14T15:16:32Z

Griffiths, P Jull, A (2010) International Journal of Nursing Studies 47: 9 1196-1197

The Productive Ward : Releasing time to care - Learning and Impact Review

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

E Morrow, P Griffiths, J Maben, S Jones, G Robert (2010) :

How good is the evidence for using risk assessment to prevent pressure ulcers?

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

P Griffiths, A Jull (2010) Nursing Times 106: 14

Telephone follow-up to improve glycaemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes : systematic review and metaanalysis of controlled trials

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

L Wu, A Forbes, Peter Griffiths, Peter Milligan, Alison While (2010) Diabetic Medicine 10: 1217-1225

Moving forward with evidence based indicators and indicator based evidence : a continuing journey. Author's response to Simon et al. (2010)

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

P Griffiths, A Jull (2010) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-50H3RPY-1/2/99f34153ce4c4fdec5ea9fafad67c453 47: 9 1196-1197

Reliability assessment and approaches to determining agreement between measurements : classic methods paper

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

P Griffiths, T Murrells (2010) International Journal of Nursing Studies 47: 8 937-938

Determinants of knowledge gain in evidence-based medicine short courses : an international assessment

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

Background: Health care professionals worldwide attend courses and workshops to learn evidence-based medicine (EBM), but evidence regarding the impact of these educational interventions is conflicting and of low methodologic quality and lacks generalizability. Furthermore, little is known about determinants of success. We sought to measure the effect of EBM short courses and workshops on knowledge...

Regina Kunz, Karl Wegscheider, Lutz Fritsche, Holger Schünemann, Virginia A Moyer, Donald Miller, Boluyt Nicol, Yngve Falck-Ytter, Peter Griffiths, Heiner C Bucher, Antje Timmer, Jana Meyerrose, Klaus Witt, Martin Dawes, Trisha Greenhalgh, Gordon H Guyatt (2010) Open Medicine http://www.openmedicine.ca/article/view/299/293 4: 1

Moving forward with healthcare support workforce regulation. A scoping review : evidence, questions, risks and options

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

P Griffiths, S Robinson (2010) :

An assessment of failure to rescue derived from Hospital Episode Statistics as a nursing sensitive patient safety indicator

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

S Jones, P Griffiths, A Bottle (2010) :

Is pressure sore prevention a sensitive indicator of the quality of nursing care? : A cautionary note

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

Andrew Jull, Peter Griffiths (2010) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-4Y7152B-3/2/79c41a5aad216ce6b9359a7c99c5c9cb 47: 5 531-533

How good is the evidence for using risk assessment to prevent pressure ulcers?

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

Peter Griffiths, Andrew Jull (2010) Nursing Times http://bit.ly/bRfesQ 106: 14 online-arly

Going Metric

2011-03-04T13:55:24Z

P Griffiths (2010) Nursing Older people 22: 3

RN4Cast : HR management and efffective nursing care

2011-03-04T13:55:24Z

P Griffiths (2010) SE Coast Directors of Nursing Meeting :

Why look at deaths after surgery?

2011-03-04T14:06:19Z

Griffiths , P. (2010) Hospital Guide : 12

Moving forward with healthcare support workforce regulation. July 2010.

2010-09-14T15:15:20Z

Griffiths, P Robinson, S (2010)

Questions linked to Griffiths P, Renz A, Hughes J, Rafferty AM. Impact of organisation and management factors on infection control in hospitals : a scoping review. J Hosp Infect 2009;73:1-14

2011-03-04T13:55:24Z

P Griffiths (2010) Journal of Hospital Infection http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WJP-4YYWRJ4-3/2/8f966ac6f463f5eeb0487b8d7306f14b 75: 3 235-235

Publish or Perish : a publication strategy of international nursing research [keynote address]

2011-03-04T13:55:24Z

P Griffiths (2010) :

Hospital admissions for asthma, diabetes and COPD : is there an association with practice nurse staffing? A cross sectional study using routinely collected data

2011-03-04T14:20:16Z

P Griffiths, D Dawoud, T Murrells, S Jones (2010) BMC Health Sevices Research http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/276 10: 276

Nurse staffing and quality of care in UK general practice : cross-sectional study using routinely collected data

2011-03-04T13:55:24Z

Peter Griffiths, Mark Ashworth, Dalia Dawoud, Simon Jones, Jill Maben, Trevor Murrells (2010) :

How a focus on outcomes can help guage quality

2011-03-04T13:55:24Z

P Griffiths, J Armes (2010) Cancer Nursing Practice 9: 6 24-25

Nurse staffing and quality of care in UK general practice : cross-sectional study using routinely collected data

2011-03-04T13:55:23Z

Peter Griffiths, Trevor Murrells, Jill Maben, Simon Jones, Mark Ashworth (2010) British Journal of General Practice http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/rcgp/bjgp/2010/00000060/00000570/art00009 60: 1 e36-e48

Measuring the outcomes of nursing : state of the art (plenary). 22-24th October 2009.

2010-09-14T15:00:41Z

P Griffiths, J Maben, S Jones (2009) Nursing sensitive outcomes: National Conference of the Nursing Association of Italy (CNAI). Orvieto, Italy :

National developments in Quality Improvement (keynote)

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2009) :

Don't be a metric martyr

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2009) Journal of Advanced Perioperative Care 4: 1 3-5

Origins - A study to identify and determine the significance of attributional bias in the control and prevention of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in healthcare settings

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

E Morrow, D Flaxman, P Griffiths, G Rao, S Brearley (2009) :

Working lives : consequences of reforming pre-registration nursing education

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

S Robinson, P Griffiths (2009) :

Developing metrics for quality outcomes in nursing. 4 March 2009.

2010-09-14T15:03:55Z

P Griffiths (2009) Clinical Outcomes and the Quality of Nursing Care. London. :

“…doctors declare that in heaven a thousand angels can stand on the point of a needle….” : using and combining secondary data sets to link nurse staffing to patient outcomes

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2009) :

Calculating skill mix : Implications for patient outcomes and costs

2010-09-14T14:53:04Z

S Robinson, P Griffiths, J Maben (2009) Nursing Management : 24-25

What motivates people to enter professional nursing?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

C Mimura, P Griffiths, I Norman (2009) International Journal of Nursing Studies 46: 5 603-605

Assessing competence in nursing

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

T Murrells, S Robinson, P Griffiths (2009) Nursing Management 16: 4 18-19

The association between stress, self-esteem and childhood acceptance in nursing and pharmacy students : a comparative cross-cultural analysis

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

C Mimura, T Murrells, P Griffiths (2009) Stress and Health 25: 3 209-220

To whom are we writing?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

I J Norman, P Griffiths (2009) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=19596325 46: 9

Staffing levels and patient outcomes

2010-09-14T15:23:12Z

There is considerable evidence of an association between nurse staffing levels and patient outcomes. The evidence has been used to support calls for mandatory nurse-patient ratios although the precise significance of the relationship remains unclear. In this article, the evidence is examined to establish what is known and, crucially, what is not known about this relationship.

P Griffiths (2009) Nursing Management http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=19824529 16: 6 22-3

Nurse Sensitive Outcomes for Ambulatory Chemotherapy (workshop). November 15.

2010-09-14T14:58:21Z

P Griffiths (2009) National Cancer Action Team Network Development Prgramme. Windsor. :

RN+RN=better care? : What do we know about the association between the number of nurses and patient outcomes?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2009) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=19647533 46: 10 1289-90

National Developments in Quality Improvements : Implications for Nursing

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2009) :

Belief and wishful thinking in nursing workforce effectiveness research (invited lecture). 3 June 2009

2010-09-14T14:59:29Z

P Griffiths (2009) European Academy of Nursing Science annual summer school. University of Turku. :

Delivering High Quality Nursing Care Demonstrating quality and improving outcomes. 18 October

2010-09-14T15:02:30Z

P Griffiths (2009) Moving from process measures to outcome measures. London. :

I want more! Does having more RNs really lead to better care?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2009) :

Do specialist community public health nurses assess risk factors for depression, suicide, and self-harm among South Asian mothers living in London?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

Evidence indicates that suicide rates are higher in South Asian women in the United Kingdom compared with other ethnic groups, suggesting increased vulnerability to attempted suicide and mental distress in these women. Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHNs, including health visitors) are in an ideal position to assess such risk. The objectives are to determine whether SCPHNs assess kno...

S Baldwin, P Griffiths (2009) Public Health Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=19386063 26: 3 277-89

Nurse Staffing and Quality of Care in UK General Practice : Cross sectional study using routinely collected data. (poster)

2010-06-28T10:47:13Z

P Griffiths, T Murrells, J Maben, S Jones, M Ashworth (2009) :

Effect of performance feedback on tracheal suctioning knowledge and skills : randomized controlled trial

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

AIM: This paper is a report of a study to determine whether individualized performance feedback improved nurses' and physiotherapists' knowledge and practice of tracheal suctioning. BACKGROUND: Nurses' knowledge and practice of tracheal suctioning is often deficient. Whilst teaching has been shown to improve suctioning knowledge and practice, this is not sustained over time. METHOD: Ninety-five qu...

T Day, N Iles, P Griffiths (2009) Journal of Advanced Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=19457007 65: 7 1423-31

RN+RN=better care? : What do we know about the association between the number of nurses and patient outcomes?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2009) Policy+ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=19647533 : 20

Is there a case for the UK nursing workforce to include grades of qualified nurse other than the registered nurse?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

S Robinson, P Griffiths (2009) Policy+ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=19647533 : 21

Don't be a metric martyr

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2009) :

State of the art metrics for nursing. 2 December 2009.

2010-09-14T15:04:40Z

P Griffiths (2009) Lecture / Public Webcast :

Impact of organisation and management factors on infection control in hospitals : a scoping review

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

This scoping review sought evidence about organisational and management factors affecting infection control in general hospital settings. A literature search yielded a wide range of studies, systematic reviews and reports, but high quality direct evidence was scant. The majority of studies were observational and the standard of reporting was generally inadequate. Positive leadership at ward level ...

P Griffiths, A Renz, J Hughes, A M Rafferty (2009) Journal of Hospital Infection http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2009.05.003 73: 1 1-14

The size, extent and nature of the learning disability nursing research base : A systematic scoping review

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, J Bennett, E Smith (2009) International Journal of Nursing Studies 46: 4 490-507

Nurse Sensitive Outcomes & Indicators in Ambulatory Chemotherapy.

2010-09-14T15:14:24Z

P Griffiths, A Richardson, R Blackwell (2009) National Cancer Action Team Network Development Prgramme. Windsor. :

Nurses' job satisfaction in their early career : is it the same for all branches of nursing?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

AIM: To develop an early career job satisfaction instrument that is valid and reliable across the four UK nursing branches. BACKGROUND: Contemporary instruments are required to measure nurse job satisfaction and to explore potential links with quality of care and retention. METHOD(S): Factor analysis was used to explore and test the stability of job satisfaction components across branches and over...

T Murrells, S Robinson, P Griffiths (2009) Journal of Nursing Management http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=19166530 17: 1 120-34

Clinical Outcomes and the Quality of Nursing Care(chair and keynote speaker)

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2009) :

Scoping review : Preceptorship for newly qualified nurses: impacts, facilitators and constraints

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

S Robinson, P Griffiths (2009) :

Staffing for Effectiveness : Introducing RN4CAST

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, J Ball, A M Rafferty (2009) :

The metrics of care

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, J Maben (2009) Nursing Standard http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=19266948 23: 20 62-3

State of the art nursing metrics

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2009) :

Staffing for Effectiveness : Introducing RN4CAST

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, J Ball, A M Rafferty (2009) :

Measuring Care

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2009) National Health Executive 2: 5 66-67

Nurses in Society : starting the debate

2011-03-04T14:15:20Z

J Maben, P Griffiths (2008) :

State of the Art Metrics : a rapid appraisal

2011-03-04T14:10:02Z

P Griffiths, S Jones, J Maben, T Murrells (2008) :

Workforce Research (symposium)

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2008) :

Symposium : Routinely collected data for nursing workforce research: The National Nursing Research Unit large data sets project

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2008) :

Job satisfaction trends during nurses' early career

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

T Murrells, S Robinson, P Griffiths (2008) BMC Nursing http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6955-7-7.pdf 7: 7

Finding Haystacks and Needles - Using routinely collected data for nursing workforce research

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, J Maben, T Murrells, E Smith, S Brearley (2008) RCN International Research Conference :

Learning Disability and Intellectual Impairment : meeting needs throughout the service

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

L Clarke, P Griffiths (2008) :

Investigating the dynamics of nurse migration in early career : A longitudinal questionnaire survey of variation in regional retention of diploma qualifiers in England

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

Background Increasing mobility of healthcare professionals has led to concerns that certain countries or regions are depleted of sufficient staff to meet healthcare needs. In formulating appropriate strategies to ensure better retention locally, human resource managers are hindered by lack of information about migration patterns.Purpose and aims Purposes included studying movement of diploma nurse...

S Robinson, T Murrells, P Griffiths (2008) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-4PDK4FF-1/2/72cee01db294a515c7137d1ee15ab7ad 45: 7 1064-1080

Editorial : The art of losing...? A response to the question 'is caring a lost art?'

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2008) International Journal of Nursing Studies 45: 329-332

Is it worth it? : The value of nursing and the value of educated nurses

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2008) International Journal of Nursing Studies 45: 1 1-2

A Japanese version of the Perceived Stress Scale : cross-cultural translation and equivalence assessment.

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

C Mimura, P Griffiths (2008) BMC Psychiatry 8: 85

Reducing Post Operative Ileus - Does Chewing (Gum) Aid Recovery After Colonic Surgery? : A Randomised Controlled Trial

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

H Watson, P Griffiths, M Lamparelli, M Watson (2008) :

Making a Business Case for Nursing

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, A M Rafferty (2008) :

Is satisfaction a direct predictor of nursing turnover? : Modelling the relationship between satisfaction, expressed intention and behaviour in a longitudinal cohort study.

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

T Murrells, S Robinson, P Griffiths (2008) Human Resources for Health 6: 1

Duplicate publication and 'salami slicing' : Ethical issues and practical solutions.

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

I Norman, P Griffiths (2008) International Journal of Nursing Studies 45: 9 1257-1260

Metrics for nursing

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2008) Nursing Management 15: 8 14-15

What does 'international' mean for an 'international' journal?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2008) International Journal of Nursing Studies 45: 1711-1714

Developing an indicative set metrics to define and measure the quality of nursing care

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2008) :

The Impact of Organisation and Management Factors on Infection Control in Hospitals : a Scoping Review

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, A Renz, A M Rafferty (2008) :

Self-assessment of health and social care needs by older people (Research Summary)

2011-03-04T14:12:48Z

This article explores the meaning and significance of 'self-assessment', a term that is increasingly being used in relation to developments affecting community practice. Self-assessment for health and social care needs has been used over a considerable period of time and for purposes as diverse as case finding for depression to assessment of housing options. Self-assessment has usually involved th...

P Griffiths (2007) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16301927 :

Effectiveness of intermediate care in nursing-led in-patient units

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

BACKGROUND: The Nursing led inpatient Unit (NLU) is one of a range of services that have been considered in order to manage more successfully the transition between hospital and home for patients with extended recovery times. This is an update of an earlier review published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 3, 2004. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether nursing-led inpatient units are effective in prepa...

P Griffiths, M Edwards, A Forbes, R Harris, G Ritchie (2007) Cochrane Database Syst Rev http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17443516 : 2

`... And midwifery' : Time for a parting of the ways or a closer union with nursing?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

I Norman, P Griffiths (2007) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-4NHG3V1-2/2/ebad84aaac79d3ea825c57e9e82c5bc1 44: 4 521-522

Keeping to the same old pathways

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

J Maben, P Griffiths, S Robinson (2007) Nursing Standard http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17396430 or http://www.nursing-standard.co.uk/jobs/careers_levelthree/v21-ns-careers/v21n26p6263.asp 21: 26 62-3

Editorial : Outcomes of variation in hospital nurse staffing in English hospitals

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

I Norman, P Griffiths (2007) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-4MT55D9-1/2/af46b6903af7ac04acca3f0de08b51c5 44: 2 165-166

A Japanese Version of the Parental Nurturance Scale : Translation and equivalence assessment

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

C Mimura, P Griffiths (2007) Biopsychosocial Medicine http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1186/1751-0759-1-4 1: 4

Nursing education and regulation : international profiles and perspectives

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

S Robinson, P Griffiths (2007) :

Effectiveness of nursing-led inpatient care for patients with post-acute health care needs : secondary data analysis from a programme of randomized controlled trials

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

Abstract Objectives To determine whether transfer to a nursing-led inpatient unit (NLIU) prior to discharge from hospital can improve clinical outcome and reduce length of stay and readmission rate for medically stable post-acute patients assessed as requiring inpatient care. Method Retrospective secondary data analysis of individual patient data (n = 471) from a programme of three, purposefully r...

R Harris, J Wilson-Barnett, P Griffiths (2007) Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2753.2006.00672.x 13: 198-205

Entry points and specialist qualifications in nursing

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

S Robinson, P Griffiths (2007) Employing Nurses & Midwives 116: 6-8

Nursing Workforce Research : an overview

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2007) :

Student staff ratios for pre-registration midwifery programmes of eduction : a scoping review

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J Maben, J Bennett, P Griffiths (2007) :

Approaches to specialist training at pre-registration level : an international comparison

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

S Robinson, P Griffiths (2007) :

A Japanese version of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale : Translation and equivalence assessment

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

Objective A Japanese version of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) was developed through the forward-backward translation procedure.Methods Married couples consisting of a native English speaker and a native Japanese speaker acted as translators to enhance the representativeness of language in the target population. Multiple translations were produced, and a panel of reviewers identified probl...

C Mimura, P Griffiths (2007) Journal of Psychosomatic Research http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T8V-4NKKMC0-F/2/be4ada9a24e50970cd7e3c2c0d77dbdf 62: 5 589-594

The research base for learning disability nursing : a rapid scoping review

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, J Bennett, E Smith (2007) :

European Nursing Workforce Research

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2007) :

Moving elderly inpatients to a transitional care facility reduced hospital stay but increased time to transfer to long term care

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2006) Evidence Based Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16865841 9: 3

Health problems and health-related quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

OBJECTIVE: To explore the interrelationship between a number of common multiple sclerosis-related problems and health-related quality of life independent of the effect of physical disease impact. DESIGN: A cross-sectional postal survey. SETTING: The study was conducted in seven treatment centres within England. SUBJECTS: Nine hundred and twenty-nine people with multiple sclerosis. MEASURES: The se...

A Forbes, A While, L Mathes, P Griffiths (2006) Clin Rehabil http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16502752 20: 1 67-78

Evaluation of a MS Specialist Nurse Programme

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

BACKGROUND: Specialist nurses are being promoted as a means of improving the health care provided to people with multiple sclerosis (MS). OBJECTIVES: To identify the impact of a programme of MS specialist nurses on MS health care provision and on the health and well-being of peoople with MS. DESIGN: A quasi-experimental design comparing an intervention group in which new MS nurse posts were instal...

A Forbes, A While, L Mathes, P Griffiths (2006) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16412443 43: 8 985-1000

Effectiveness of intermediate care delivered in nurse-led units

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

This mini-review provides an overview of evidence regarding the effectiveness, costs and patient experience relating the intermediate care in nursing-led units. The core of the evidence is derived from a high quality systematic review of 10 controlled trials involving 1669 patients. Other studies on patient experience and costs not included in the review are also considered. There is some evidence...

P Griffiths (2006) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16723914 11: 5 205-8

Interprofessional education to improve pain management

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

Pain is a prevalent problem in community care and there is evidence that knowledge and understanding of pain management can be lacking among health professionals, leading to under-treatment. This mini-review aimed to assess the effectiveness of interprofessional education on health professionals' pain documentation and on the pain intensity reported by patients. A search of key databases identifie...

A Irajpour, I Norman, P Griffiths (2006) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16493295 11: 1 29-32

Intermediate care in nursing-led units - a comprehensive overview of the evidence base

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2006) Reviews in Clinical Gerontology 16: 71-77

Do people with cancer comply with oral chemotherapy treatments?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Escalada, P Griffiths (2006) British Journal of Community Nursing 11: 12 532-536

What does evidence based practice mean? : A discussion paper.

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2006) Journal of Advanced Perioperative Care 2: 4 137-140

Catheter valves for indwelling urinary catheters : a systematic review

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

This mini-review aimed to systematically review the evidence on the effect of catheter valves compared to free drainage into a bag for patients with indwelling urinary catheters. Data sources used were Medline, British Nursing Index, CINAHL, Ahmed, EMBASE, EBM Reviews, the Cochrane Library and reference lists of relevant papers. Papers considered were controlled trials comparing the use of a cathe...

E van den Eijkel, P Griffiths (2006) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16607246 11: 3 111-2,

Screening for autism in pre-school children in primary care : systematic review of English Language tools

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

OBJECTIVES: To review the accuracy of brief screening tools for autism in pre-school children. DESIGN: Systematic review of diagnostic accuracy studies. DATA SOURCES: Medline, Embase, Cinahl and Psychlit plus references of identified papers and contact with authors. SUBJECTS: Children and infants aged 5 years or less without a prior diagnosis of autism or pervasive development delay. INTERVENTIONS...

E Mawle, P Griffiths (2006) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16387303 43: 5 623-36

An Evaluation of the Patient Centredness of Nurse Versus Doctor Consultations

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

J French, J Wilson-Barnett, P Griffiths (2005) 3rd International Nursing Conference Singapore: Advanced Nursing Practice:Moving Forward :

Evidence-based practice : a deconstruction and postmodern critique: book review article

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

This paper discusses the significance of postmodernism for healthcare practice, specifically the discourse known as 'evidence-based practice'. It considers two texts, both of which present postmodern analyses of contemporary issues. One text presents a deconstruction of evidence-based practice in an attempt to reveal its 'true' nature, which is portrayed as one that does not respect research parad...

P Griffiths (2005) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-4FD79GX-1/2/2696dd59e6a0428282f7ef125946ff1e 42: 3 355-361

Is tea tree oil effective at eradicating MRSA colonization? : A review

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

In vitro studies show that tea tree oil is capable of killing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a laboratory setting. This review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was undertaken to find out whether it is effective at eradicating MRSA colonization compared to standard mupirocin-based regimens in colonized patients. A wide range of databases and internet sources were search...

D Flaxman, P Griffiths (2005) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15824699 10: 3 123-6

Interventions for reducing the use of baby walkers

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Burrows, P Griffiths (2005) The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews : 2 Art.-No.:

Nurse led care : Comment in This week in the BMJ is misleading

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2005) BMJ http://bmj.bmjjournals.com 330: 7499

Self-assessment of health and social care needs by older people : a multi-method systematic review of practices, accuracy, effectiveness and experience

2011-03-04T14:13:09Z

P Griffiths, R Ullman, R Harris (2005) :

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over pilot study to assess the effects of long-term opioid drug consumption and subsequent abstinence in chronic noncancer pain patients receiving controlled-release morphine

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

OBJECTIVES: The long-term use of strong opioid analgesics among chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) patients remains controversial because of concerns over problematic drug use. However, previous surveys suggest that this is not necessarily the case. Therefore, we designed a controlled study to generate evidence in support of these findings. PATIENTS/SETTING: Ten CNCP patients attending the pain clinic ...

D Cowan, J Wilson-Barnett, P Griffiths, D J Vaughan, A Gondhia, L G Allan (2005) Pain Medicine http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15773875 6: 2 113-21

Review : evidence from individually randomised trials shows that hip protectors do not reduce hip fractures in elderly people

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2005) Evidence Based Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15688498 8: 1

Care needs and point prevalence of post-acute patients in the acute medical wards of an Italian hospital

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, C Sironi (2005) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-4DBC9B3-1/2/a008644afe066d89c653ffe00422f068 42: 5

User-directed assessments to identify the health and social needs of older people

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

R Harris, R Ullman, P Griffiths (2005) Royal College of Nursing International Nursing Research Conference :

Early postoperative feeding and abdominal gynaecological surgery

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

L Wu, P Griffiths (2005) British Journal of Nursing 14: 1 42-46

Science and art in reviewing literature

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, I Norman (2005) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-4FSK7JT-1/2/c2316687e1abf9b72635ffe46b2bc4ce 42: 4

Economic evaluation of a nursing-led inpatient unit : the impact of findings on management decisions of service utility and sustainability

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

R Harris, G Richardson, P Griffiths, N Hallett, J Wilson-Barnett (2005) Journal of Nursing Management http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/jnm 13: 5 428-438

Self Assessment of Health and Social Care Needs by Older People : A multi-method systematic review of practices, accuracy, effectiveness and experience

2011-03-04T14:08:34Z

P Griffiths, R Harris, R Ullman (2005) http://www.sdo.lshtm.ac.uk/pdf/evaluatingmodels_finalreport_Griffiths_%20selfassessment.pdf :

Post-acute intermediate care in nursing-led units : a systematic review of effectiveness

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

Objective: In order to determine whether post-acute intermediate care in nursing-led inpatient units (NLUs) is effective in preparing patients for discharge from hospital we conducted a systematic review of the evidence.Review methods: The Cochrane Library, Effective Practice and Organisation of Care specialist register, Medline, Cinahl, Embase, British Nursing Index and the HMIC databases were se...

P Griffiths, M Edwards, A Forbes, R Harris (2005) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-4DFBRB6-1/2/6f68dfd5213221b5955d7bd570fd6cff 42: 1 107-116

Self-assessment of health and social care needs by older people : a review

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

This article explores the meaning and significance of 'self-assessment', a term that is increasingly being used in relation to developments affecting community practice. Self-assessment for health and social care needs has been used over a considerable period of time and for purposes as diverse as case finding for depression to assessment of housing options. Self-assessment has usually involved th...

P Griffiths (2005) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16301927 10: 11 520-527

Use of strong opioids in the community for chronic non-cancer pain : a case study

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

D Cowan, A While, P Griffiths (2004) British Journal of Community Nursing 9: 2 53-58

Delivering interventions for depression by using the internet : randomised controlled trial

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of two internet interventions for community-dwelling individuals with symptoms of depression--a psychoeducation website offering information about depression and an interactive website offering cognitive behaviour therapy. Design Randomised controlled trial. Setting Internet users in the community, in Canberra, Australia. Participants 525 individuals with incr...

H Christensen, K M Griffiths, A F Jorm (2004) BMJ http://bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/328/7434/265 328: 7434 265-0

Older people in accident and emergency : implications for UK policy and practice

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

J M Bridges, J Meyer, L Dethick, P Griffiths (2004) Reviews in Clinical Gerontology 14: 1 15-24

Statins and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

A mini-review (Griffiths, 2002) of double-blind randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was undertaken to assess the long-term effect of lipid lowering treatments (statins versus placebo) in secondary prevention of myocardial infarction (MI). The population sample was adult patients with a history of MI, documented coronary heart disease or coronary artery disease. The Cochrane Library and the databas...

M Ahmed, P Griffiths (2004) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15150487 9: 4 160-5

Advanced practice nurse directed transitional care reduced readmission or death in elderly patients admitted to hospital with heart failure

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2004) Evidence Based Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15487094 7: 4

An application of the mini review to a complex methodological question : how best to research public health nursing and service quality?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

S Hanafin, S Cowley, P Griffiths (2004) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-4C76BCX-1/2/62c64d15ac0a1c30639cda88cd03552c 41: 7 799-811

Good practices that address continuity during transition from child to adult care : synthesis of the evidence

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

BACKGROUND: Effective transition to adult services is required by an increasing number of children with ongoing needs. AIM: To identify practices that promote continuity at transition between child and adult services. METHODS: Systematic examination of the evidence from two search strategies yielding 5319 items. RESULTS: Only three of the 126 appraised items had strong external validity. A large r...

A While, A Forbes, R Ullman, S Lewis, L Mathes, P Griffiths (2004) Child : care, health and development http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15320921 30: 5 439-52

The effectiveness of pin site care for patients with external fixators

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

The aim of this mini-review was to establish if cleaning, dressing and removing crusts from external fixator or skeletal pin sites affected the risk of infection. A systematic search was conducted using Cochrane, Medline, CINAHL and Embase databases. Inclusion criteria were orthopaedic patients with skeletal pins or external fixator devices applied to either upper or lower limbs. The databases wer...

H Williams, P Griffiths (2004) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15187901 9: 5 206-10

A Japanese Version of the Perceived Stress Scale : Translation and Preliminary Test

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

C Mimura, P Griffiths (2004) International Journal of Nursing Studies 41: 4 379-385

Acupressure for nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

Practitioners working with patients undergoing chemotherapy regularly encourage them to use acupressure in the form of Sea Bands for the relief of treatment-related nausea and vomiting. This mini-review sets out to uncover and examine the evidence base for this recommendation. A mini systematic review was carried out to identify randomized controlled trials comparing the use of acupressure plus us...

J Klein, P Griffiths (2004) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15389150 9: 9 383-8

Theoretical development and social capital measurement

2011-03-04T14:17:02Z

S Hean, S Cowley, A Forbes, P Griffiths (2004) Social capital for health:issues of definition, measurement and links to health :

Nursing the patient with long term sickness and disability

2011-03-04T14:15:56Z

P Griffiths (2003) Adult Nursing London:

Comments on "The relationship of internal locus of control, value placed on health, perceived importance of exercise and participation in physical activity during leisure"

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2003) International Journal of Nursing Studies http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T7T-47YH2VH-2/2/62893a633c051996d2ac69b894664821 40: 5 461-462

Cessation of long-term morphine analgesia - a case study

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

D Cowan, D Wright, J Wilson-Barnett, P Griffiths (2003) British Journal of Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing 4: 1 20-23

What type of eye drops should be given to a toddler with conjunctivitis?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

This mini-review describes a parent's search for evidence on the relative merits of two commonly used treatments for conjunctivitis. It was conducted in a very limited period of time with access to free databases (Pub Med, Cochrane Library) and only the abstracts of papers. Five relevant studies were identified that compared fusidic acid eye drops to chloramphenicol. Three of the five studies repo...

P Griffiths (2003) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12937375 8: 8 364-8

A Survey of Chronic Noncancer Pain Patients Prescribed Opioid Analgesics

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

ABSTRACT Objectives. Opioid analgesic drugs are sometimes advocated for chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). However, due to the paucity of studies assessing problematic opioid drug use in this population, evidence for such is inconclusive, and this issue remains controversial. This survey assessed problematic drug use among CNCP patients. Patients/Setting. Patients (N=104) prescribed opioids (mean ...

D Cowan, J Wilson-Barnett, P Griffiths, L G Allan (2003) Pain Medicine http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1111/j.1526-4637.2003.03038.x/abs 4: 4 340-351

Impact of clinical nurse specialists in multiple sclerosis--synthesis of the evidence

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic neurological condition demanding a broad range of interventions and support. Multiple sclerosis nurse specialists are emerging as a leading force in providing care to this group of patients. AIM: This review aimed to identify and synthesize the evidence on the role of clinical nurse specialists in meeting the care needs of people with multiple sclerosis....

A Forbes, A While, L Dyson, P Grocott, P Griffiths (2003) Journal of Advanced Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12752865 42: 5 442-62

Implementing an early intervention case management program in three medical groups

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

M T Graves, M A Slater, V Maravilla, L Reissler, P Faculjak, R J Newcomer (2003) Case Manager file://C:%5CDocuments%20and%20Settings%5CPeter%20Griffiths%5CMy%20Documents%5Ccase%20manager.pdf 14: 5 48-52

Is modified cow's milk formula effective in reducing symptoms of infant colic?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

To determine the effectiveness of modified cow's milk formulas on the symptoms of infant colic, a mini-review (Griffiths, 2002) of double-blind randomized controlled trials was undertaken. The population was infants diagnosed with colic and the outcome was a reduction in infant distress. Medline, Embase, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library were searched and seven clinical trials and two systematic rev...

C Swadling, P Griffiths (2003) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12574731 8: 1 24-7

Does the use of pacifiers shorten breastfeeding duration in infants?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

Breastfeeding has a number of benefits for both mother and baby, which appear to increase with longer duration of breastfeeding. The use of pacifiers has been negatively associated with shortened breastfeeding duration. The aim of this review was to determine whether the use of pacifiers actually shortens breastfeeding duration in infants. The Cochrane library, Medline, CINAHL and Embase databases...

S Ullah, P Griffiths (2003) British Journal of Community Nursing 8: 10 458-63

The role of cranberry juice in the treatment of urinary tract infections

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

There has long been an interest in the use of cranberry, usually as a juice, to prevent and treat urinary tract infections (UTI). This mini-review examined the evidence available using a simple search on an internet-based resource designed to make evidence readily available to practitioners in the South Eastern NHS regions of the UK. The resource, known as KA24, provides access to a range of datab...

P Griffiths (2003) British Journal of Community Nursing 8: 12 557-61

The effectiveness of current approaches to workplace stress management in the nursing profession : an evidence based literature review

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

The effectiveness of current approaches to workplace stress management for nurses was assessed through a systematic review. Seven randomised controlled trials and three prospective cohort studies assessing the effectiveness of a stress management programmes were identified and reviewed. The quality of research identified was weak. There is more evidence for the effectiveness of programmes based on...

C Mimura, P Griffiths (2003) Occup Environ Med http://oem.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/60/1/10 60: 1 10-15

Fluticasone and beclometasone : what are their effects on children's growth?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

Fear of growth retardation may account for the underuse of inhaled corticosteroids in children with asthma, despite compelling evidence of their effectiveness. This fear may be reduced with newer agents with lower oral bioavailability if their theoretical advantage of fewer systemic adverse effects than the standard treatment of inhaled beclometasone is realized in practice. This review aims to de...

K Saini, P Griffiths (2003) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12746583 8: 5 221-5

The M-C-M cycle and social capital

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

S Hean, S Cowley, A Forbes, P Griffiths, J Maben (2003) Social Science & Medicine http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VBF-45JGXJ9-2/1/7a7a62d74f40ce80b8951ca546545cf8 56: 5 1061-1072

Applying evidence is problem not just for educational quality

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, A Forbes (2003) BMJ http://bmj.com 326: 7395

Preventing blockage of long-term indwelling catheters in adults : are citric acid solutions effective?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

Community health practitioners are frequently faced with the problem of indwelling catheters failing to drain. This mini-review examines the evidence regarding the effectiveness of citric acid-based bladder washout solutions (solution G, solution R), compared with saline for preventing blockage of long-term catheters in older adults. Although there is some evidence on the effect of citric acid sol...

J Mayes, J Bliss, P Griffiths (2003) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12732833 8: 4 172-5

A multi method review to identify components of practice which may promote continuity in the transition from child to adult care for young people with chronic illness or disability

2011-03-04T14:12:11Z

A Forbes, A While, R Ullman, S Lewis, L Mathes, P Griffiths (2002) http://www.sdo.lshtm.ac.uk/continuityofcare.htm :

Understanding effectiveness for service planning

2011-03-04T14:17:58Z

P Griffiths (2002) Public Health in Policy and Practice: A Sourcebook for Health Visitors and Community Nurses :

Methodological strategies for the identification and synthesis of 'evidence' to support decision-making in relation to complex healthcare systems and practices

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

This paper addresses the limitations of current methods supporting 'evidence-based health-care' in relation to complex aspects of care, including those questions that are best supported by descriptive or non-empirical evidence. The paper identifies some new methods, which may be useful in aiding the synthesis of data in these areas. The methods detailed are broadly divided into those that facilita...

A Forbes, P Griffiths (2002) Nursing Inquiry 9: 3 141-155

Therapeutic and 'street" opiod users : compare the comparables: response from Cowan et al (letter)

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths, D Cowan, L Allen, S E Libretto (2002) Pain Medicine 3: 1 78-79

Evidence informing practice : Introducing the mini review.

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

P Griffiths (2002) British Journal of Community Nursing 7: 1

Do baby walkers delay onset of walking in young children?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

District nurses manage the care of the majority of patients with leg ulcers, but there have been reports of variations in the practice and effectiveness of treatment provided by district nurses (Audit Commission, 1999). Evidence-based health care aims to promote clinical and cost-effective care/treatment through the explicit, conscientious, and judicious use of the currently available best evidenc...

P Burrows, P Griffiths (2002) British Journal of Community Nursing 7: 11 581-586

A pilot study into the problematic use of opioid analgesics in chronic non-cancer pain patients

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

D Cowan, L Allen, P Griffiths (2002) International Journal of Nursing Studies 39: 59-69

A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled cross-over study to assess the effects of long term strong opiod drug consumption and subsequent abstinence in chronic non-cancer pain patients receiving controlled-release opiod analgesia (abstract)

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

D Cowan, L Allen, J Wilson-Barnett, P Griffiths, D J A Vaughan, A Gondhia (2002) International Conference on Pain and Chemical Dependency :

Does pacifier use cause ear infections in young children?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

The aim of this review was to identify whether, in children under 2 years of age, pacifier (dummy) use results in an increased risk of ear infection (acute otitis media). The Cochrane Library, Medline, CINAHL and Embase databases were searched for cohort studies and randomised controlled trials that compared infants who used pacifiers with those who didn't or examined the effect of reducing pacifi...

S Hanafin, P Griffiths (2002) British Journal of Community Nursing 7: 4 206-11

Glucosamine therapy compared to ibuprofen for joint pain

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

To determine the effectiveness of oral glucosamine with ibuprofen for the relief of joint pain in osteoarthritis a mini-review (Griffiths, 2002) of double-blind randomized controlled trials comparing the two was undertaken. The population was adult patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis at any site. The outcome was arthritic pain reduction. Searches on Medline, Embase, AMED, the Cochrane Library a...

R Ruane, P Griffiths (2002) British Journal of Community Nursing 7: 3 148-52

Community leg ulcer clinics vs home visits : which is more effective?

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

District nurses manage the care of the majority of patients with leg ulcers, but there have been reports of variations in the practice and effectiveness of treatment provided by district nurses (Audit Commission, 1999). Evidence-based health care aims to promote clinical and cost-effective care/treatment through the explicit, conscientious, and judicious use of the currently available best evidenc...

K Thurlby, P Griffiths (2002) British Journal of Community Nursing 7: 5 260-4

The disappearing sample : researcher and research ability (editorial)

2010-06-25T11:05:10Z

J Wilson-Barnett, P Griffiths (2002) International Journal of Nursing Studies 39: 4 365-367

Nursing-led in-patient units for intermediate care : a survey of multidisciplinary discharge planning practice

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* The effectiveness of post-acute intermediate care in nursing-led intermediate care in-patient units (NLIU) has been studied over the past 20 years.* Accounts, both positive and negative, have tended to view it as a uni-disciplinary intervention. The previous studies are in effect a series of single case studies and as such need to be accompanied by richer descriptions of care processes in order ...

P Griffiths (2002) Journal of Clinical Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12010529 11: 3 322-330

Self-monitoring of glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes

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To determine the most effective way of monitoring glucose levels as an indicator of glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes in the community, we conducted a criteria-based review of randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials that studied the efficacy of various glucose monitoring strategies. We searched the Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, CINAHL...

V Holmes, P Griffiths (2002) British Journal of Community Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=11823730 7: 1 41-6

Evidence-based practice - pacifier use and ear infections.

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S Hanafin, P Griffiths (2002) Community Practioner 75: 2 50-53

An examination of the potential to Identify an instrument reflecting measurable attributes of social capital

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S Hean, S Cowley, A Forbes, P Griffiths (2002) :

The impact of foot massage and guided relaxation following cardiac surgery : a randomized controlled trial

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J Hattan, L King, P Griffiths (2002) Journal of Advanced Nursing 37: 2 199-207

An update on the research base of nurse-led units

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P Griffiths (2002) Intermediate care - where are we now? 5:

Evaluating nurse-led inpatient units

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J Wilson-Barnett, T Davis, P Griffiths, R Harris, S Heard (2001) Nursing Standard 15: 37 40-42

Opioid drugs : a comparative survey of therapeutic and "street" use

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OBJECTIVES: The prescription of strong opioid analgesics for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) is described as controversial and can result in misidentification of patients as drug abusers or individuals with an addiction. This study compared the effects of opioid drugs on CNCP patients and "street" users. SUBJECTS/SETTING: The groups comprised 36 CNCP patients attending a pain clinic and 39 street u...

D Cowan, L Allan, S E Libretto, P Griffiths (2001) Pain Medicine http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15102251 2: 3 193-203

Research Training for Social Scientists. A Handbook for Postgraduate xA;Researchers. Dawn Burton (Ed.), Sage Publications, London, 2000, (Review)

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P Griffiths (2001) International Journal of Nursing Studies 38: 4 490-491

Nurses’ use of computer databases to identify evidence for practice – a cross sectional questionnaire survey in a UK hospital.

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P Griffiths, L Riddington (2001) Health Information and Libraries Journal 18: 1 2-9

Economic evaluation of a nursing-led intermediate care unit

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G Richardson, P Griffiths, P Spilsbury, J Wilson-Barnett, L Batehup (2001) International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care 17: 3 442-450

Substitution of a nursing-led inpatient unit for acute services : randomised controlled trial of outcomes and cost of nursing-led intermediate care.

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P Griffiths, R Harris, G Richardson, N Hallett, S Heard, J Wilson-Barnett (2001) Age and Ageing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=11742777 2001: 30 483-488

Opioid Drugs : A Comparative Survey of Therapeutic and ‘Street’ Use

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D Cowan, L Allen, S E Libretto, P Griffiths (2000) Pain Management & Chemical Dependency :

Nursing Times Essential Guide to Writing Literature Reviews

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J Bridges, P Griffiths (2000) :

Commentary on Mayo et al & Anderson et al

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P Griffiths (2000) Evidence Based Nursing 3: 4 126-127

Randomised controlled trial of outcomes and cost of intermediate care in a nursing-led inpatient unit

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R Harris, P Griffiths, G Richardson, N Hallett, S Heard, J Wilson-Barnett (2000) Poster presented at 'Intermediate care: the evidence base in practice', Royal College of Physicians and the British Geriatrics Society :

Early discharge plus home based rehabilitation reduced length of initial hospital stay but did not improve health related quality of life in patients with acute stroke

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P Griffiths (2000) Evidence Based Nursing http://ebn.bmjjournals.com 3: 4

The effectiveness of intermediate care in a nursing-led in-patient unit

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P Griffiths, J Wilson-Barnett, G Richardson, R Harris, F Miller, K Spilsbury (2000) International Journal of Nursing Studies 37: 2 153-161

Influences on length of stay in intermediate care : lessons from the nursing-led inpatient unit studies.

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P Griffiths, J Wilson-Barnett (2000) International Journal of Nursing Studies 37: 3 245-255

Prompt hospital discharge with home care improved physical health and community reintegration and reduced initial length of hospital stay after acute stroke

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P Griffiths (2000) Evidence Based Nursing http://ebn.bmjjournals.com 3: 4

Substitution of “Nursing-led Inpatient Units” (NLIUs) for Acute Services : evaluation of outcomes and costs of transfer to a nursing-led ward prior to full discharge in the community.

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P Griffiths, R Harris, G Richardson, N Hallett, S Heard, J Wilson-Barnett (2000) Royal College of Physicians, Intermediate care :

The costs of care : economic evaluation of treatments

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G Richardson, P Griffiths (2000) Nursing Times 96: 44

The challenge of implementing evidence-based health care

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P Griffiths (1999) British Journal of Community Nursing 4: 3 142-148

Outcomes Based Evaluation of a Nursing-Led Intermediate Care Unit : Full Project Report

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L Batehup, P Griffiths, F Miller, G Richardson, K Spilsbury, J Wilson-Barnett (1998) :

Patient assessment : validation of a nursing instrument

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The aim of this study is to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Byron Physical Assessment Framework (BPAF). The BPAF is a systems based checklist of physiological measurements, signs, and symptoms designed to structure and document the assessment of a patients physical condition by nursing staff. Initially the BPAF was refined using extensive literature review and expert opinion to improv...

R Harris, J Wilson-Barnett, P Griffiths, A Evans (1998) International Journal of Nursing Studies 35: 6 303-13

The effectiveness of 'nursing beds' : a review of the literature

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A literature search was conducted to identify 'nursing led in-patient units' where the nurse is the designated leader of the clinical team. The review concentrates on studies which have attempted to measure the impact of nursing-led in-patient units and reviews both the methodology and outcomes. Three major bodies of work were identified. Lydia Hall's evaluation of the Loeb Center for Nursing and ...

P Griffiths, J Wilson-Barnett (1998) Journal of Advanced Nursing 27: 6 1184-92

Leading roles

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P Griffiths (1997) Health Service Journal 107: 5570

In search of the pioneers of nurse-led care

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P Griffiths (1997) Nursing Times http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed&uid=9197780&cmd=showdetailview&indexed=google 93: 21 46-48

In search of therapeutic nursing : subacute care

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P Griffiths (1997) Nursing Times 93: 26 54-55

In search of therapeutic nursing : maxi-nurses

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P Griffiths (1997) Nursing Times 93: 29 60-61

Clinical outcomes for nurse-led in-patient care

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P Griffiths (1996) Nursing Times 92: 9 40-43

Progress in measuring nursing outcomes

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P Griffiths (1995) Journal of Advanced Nursing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=7665773 21: 6 1092-1100

Evaluating a nursing led in-patient service : an interim report

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P Griffiths, A Evans (1995) :

Evaluation of nurse-led in-patient care

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P Griffiths (1995) Nursing Times 91: 43 34-37

The Development of a Nursing-Led In-Patient Service

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A Evans, P Griffiths (1994) :

To believe or not to believe

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P Griffiths (1993) Nursing Times http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=8426799 89: 1

Measuring the outcomes of nursing : state of the art [plenary]

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P Griffiths, J Maben ( in press) Nursing sensitive outcomes - National Conference of the Nursing Association of Italy (CNAI) :