Psychology & Neuroscience: Recent submissions
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Cognitive and brain function in adults with Type 1 diabetes mellitus : is there evidence of accelerated ageing?
(University of St Andrews, 2013-06-25) - ThesisThe physical complications of Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) have been understood as an accelerated ageing process (Morley, 2008). Do people with T1DM also experience accelerated cognitive and brain ageing? Using findings ... -
Embodied metaphors and emotions in the moralization of restrained eating practices
(2013-05) - Journal articleMoralization is the process whereby preferences are converted to values (Rozin, 1999). Two studies used an embodied metaphor approach, in which moral metaphors are grounded in one’s sense of physical cleanliness, to ... -
Reducing health inequalities in Scotland : the involvement of people with learning disabilities as national health service reviewers
(2010-03) - Journal articleReducing health inequalities is a key priority for the Scottish Government. Health authorities are expected to meet quality targets. The involvement of people with learning disabilities in health service review teams has ... -
Assessment of interpersonal risk (AIR) in adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour – piloting a new risk assessment tool
(2012) - Journal articleA new risk assessment tool, Assessment of Interpersonal Risk (AIR), was piloted and evaluated to measure risk factors and compatibility between individuals living in an assessment and treatment unit in one NHS area. The ... -
A pilot project : evaluating community nurses' knowledge and understanding of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
(2012-08-06) - Journal articlePurpose: To evaluate understanding and knowledge of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 in a sample of community nurses working in learning disability services in Scotland. Design: Ten community nurses who ...