Exploring factors having an impact on attitudes and motivations towards volunteering in the undergraduate nursing student population − A comparative study of the UK and Ghana

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Dyson, S., Korsah, K., Liu, L., O'Driscoll, M. and van den Akker, O. 2021. Exploring factors having an impact on attitudes and motivations towards volunteering in the undergraduate nursing student population − A comparative study of the UK and Ghana. Nurse Education in Practice. 53, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103050
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TitleExploring factors having an impact on attitudes and motivations towards volunteering in the undergraduate nursing student population − A comparative study of the UK and Ghana
AuthorsDyson, S., Korsah, K., Liu, L., O'Driscoll, M. and van den Akker, O.
Abstract

Volunteering in the undergraduate nursing student population is impacted by the curriculum.
• Structured volunteering can positively impact uptake of student volunteering.
• Nursing students in Ghana and the UK report barriers to volunteering.
• Economic conditions in a country impact uptake of volunteering.

KeywordsNursing; Education; Volunteering; Ghana
PublisherElsevier
JournalNurse Education in Practice
ISSN1471-5953
Electronic1873-5223
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Online10 Apr 2021
PrintMay 2021
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Deposited06 May 2021
Accepted30 Mar 2021
Submitted27 Jan 2020
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van den Akker, O., Fronek, P., Blyth, E. and Frith, L. 2016. ‘This neo- natal ménage à trois’: British media framing of transnational surrogacy. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 34 (1), pp. 15-27. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2015.1106454
Reproductive health matters
van den Akker, O. 2016. Reproductive health matters. The Psychologist. 29 (1), pp. 30-33.
Nigerian clergy and healthcare professionals’ perceptions of health-seeking behaviours among Nigerian immigrants in the UK
Onyigbuo, C., Alexis-Garsee, C. and van den Akker, O. 2016. Nigerian clergy and healthcare professionals’ perceptions of health-seeking behaviours among Nigerian immigrants in the UK. Mental Health, Religion and Culture. 19 (10), pp. 1043-1055. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2017.1312320
An exploration of health seeking behaviours among Nigerian Christians in the UK: towards enhanced health services utilisation
Onyigbuo, C., Alexis-Garsee, C. and van den Akker, O. 2016. An exploration of health seeking behaviours among Nigerian Christians in the UK: towards enhanced health services utilisation. Mental Health, Religion and Culture. 19 (3), pp. 255-267. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2016.1166357
Survey of the Commissioning Nurse Leaders’ Network membership 2015: summary of results
Allan, H. and O'Driscoll, M. 2016. Survey of the Commissioning Nurse Leaders’ Network membership 2015: summary of results. Middlesex University.
Are senior nurses on Clinical Commissioning Groups in England inadvertently supporting the devaluation of their profession?: A critical integrative review of the literature
Allan, H., Dixon, R., Lee, G., O'Driscoll, M., Savage, J. and Tapson, C. 2016. Are senior nurses on Clinical Commissioning Groups in England inadvertently supporting the devaluation of their profession?: A critical integrative review of the literature. Nursing Inquiry. 23 (2), pp. 178-187. https://doi.org/10.1111/nin.12129
Nurses’ experiences of clinical commissioning group boards
Allan, H., O'Driscoll, M., Savage, J., Lee, G. and Dixon, R. 2016. Nurses’ experiences of clinical commissioning group boards. Nursing Standard. 30 (42), pp. 46-55. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2016.e9633
What are the evidence about electrical stimulation for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment in Spinal Cord Injury? – A systematic review and meta-analysis
Liu, L., Moody, J., Deegan, R. and Gall, A. 2016. What are the evidence about electrical stimulation for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment in Spinal Cord Injury? – A systematic review and meta-analysis. in: Costa, A. and Villalba, E. (ed.) Horizons in Neuroscience Research. Volume 24. Nova Science Publishers.
A mini review of physiotherapies for patellofemoral pain syndrome
Hall, S. and Liu, L. 2015. A mini review of physiotherapies for patellofemoral pain syndrome. SM Journal of Orthopedics. 1 (4), p. 1018.
An evaluation of the impact of ‘Compassion in practice: nursing, midwifery and care staff - our vision and strategy’ on staff experience in NHS Trusts in England.
Allan, H., O'Driscoll, M., Liu, L., Corbett, K. and Department of Adult, Child and Midwifery, School of Health and Education, Middlesex University 2015. An evaluation of the impact of ‘Compassion in practice: nursing, midwifery and care staff - our vision and strategy’ on staff experience in NHS Trusts in England. School of Health and Education, Middlesex University.
The architecture and development of multi-role course design of a web-based group training system
Guo, X., Chong, S., Dyson, S. and Picinali, L. 2013. The architecture and development of multi-role course design of a web-based group training system. International Journal of Information and Education Technology. https://doi.org/10.7763/IJIET.2013.V3.227
The rate of publication of abstracts in solid organ transplantation presented at scientific meetings
Zucker, K., Pengel, L., Liu, L. and Morris, P. 2012. The rate of publication of abstracts in solid organ transplantation presented at scientific meetings. Transplantation. 94 (10s), p. 246.
Skin blood perfusion (BP) changes under ischial tuberosity (IT) during gluteal neuromuscular stimulation (GNMS) in spinal cord injury (SCI)
Liu, L., Gall, A. and Ferguson-Pell, M. 2015. Skin blood perfusion (BP) changes under ischial tuberosity (IT) during gluteal neuromuscular stimulation (GNMS) in spinal cord injury (SCI). 18th Annual Meeting of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. Ghent, Belgium 16 - 18 Sep 2015
Non-invasive technologies of tissue viability measurement for pressure ulcer prevention in spinal cord injury
Liu, L., Deegan, R. and Gall, A. 2015. Non-invasive technologies of tissue viability measurement for pressure ulcer prevention in spinal cord injury. HSOA Journal of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation & Disabilities. 1 (1).
Does neurocognitive training have the potential to improve dietary self-care in type 2 diabetes? Study protocol of a double blind randomised controlled trial
Whitelock, V., Nouwen, A., Houben, K., van den Akker, O. and Higgs, S. 2015. Does neurocognitive training have the potential to improve dietary self-care in type 2 diabetes? Study protocol of a double blind randomised controlled trial. BMC Nutrition. 1, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-015-0006-x
Women with gestational diabetes and co-morbid depression: an exploratory study
Jarrett, P. and van den Akker, O. 2015. Women with gestational diabetes and co-morbid depression: an exploratory study. The 4th Global Conference for Qualitative Research. Yucaton, Mexico
Sense of entitlement to workplace support for infertility treatment
Payne, N., Lewis, S., Constantinou, C. and van den Akker, O. 2014. Sense of entitlement to workplace support for infertility treatment. Work and Family Researchers Network Conference (WFRN): Changing Work and Family Relationships in a Global Economy. New York, USA 19 - 21 Jun 2014
Work-life balance and medically assisted reproduction (MAR): MAR uses experiences of workplace support
Payne, N., van den Akker, O., Constantinou, C. and Lewis, S. 2014. Work-life balance and medically assisted reproduction (MAR): MAR uses experiences of workplace support. 11th Conference of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. London, United Kingdom 14 - 16 Apr 2014
Experiences of combining work and infertility treatment
Payne, N., van den Akker, O., Lewis, S. and Constantinou, C. 2015. Experiences of combining work and infertility treatment. BICA Journal/Journal of Fertility Counselling. 22 (1), pp. 13-16.
Emotional and psychosocial risk associated with fertility treatment
van den Akker, O. and Springer-Verlag 2015. Emotional and psychosocial risk associated with fertility treatment. in: Mathur, R. (ed.) Reducing Risk in Fertility Treatment London Springer Verlag. pp. 79-96
A systematic review of changes in women’s physical activity before and during pregnancy and the postnatal period
Abbasi, M. and van den Akker, O. 2015. A systematic review of changes in women’s physical activity before and during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 33 (4), pp. 325-358. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2015.1012710
An exploratory study to identify risk factors for the development of capecitabine-induced palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE)
Law, A., Dyson, S. and Anthony, D. 2015. An exploratory study to identify risk factors for the development of capecitabine-induced palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE). Journal of Advanced Nursing. 71 (8), pp. 1825-1832. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12639
Do electrical stimulation enhance pressure ulcer healing in people living with spinal cord injuries: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials
Liu, L., Moody, J. and Gall, A. 2015. Do electrical stimulation enhance pressure ulcer healing in people living with spinal cord injuries: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials. 25th Conference of the European Wound Management Association (EWMA 2015). ExCeL London, UK 13 - 15 May 2015
Posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic stress disorder after termination of pregnancy and reproductive loss: a systematic review
Daugirdaitė, V., van den Akker, O. and Purewal, S. 2015. Posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic stress disorder after termination of pregnancy and reproductive loss: a systematic review. Journal of Pregnancy. 2015, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/646345
The effectiveness of persuasive health communication techniques
van den Akker, O. and Purewal, S. 2014. The effectiveness of persuasive health communication techniques. Advances in Life Sciences and Health. 1 (2), pp. 47-57.
Expectations and experiences of gamete donors and donor-conceived adults searching for genetics relatives using DNA linking through a voluntary register
van den Akker, O., Crawshaw, M., Blyth, E. and Frith, L. 2015. Expectations and experiences of gamete donors and donor-conceived adults searching for genetics relatives using DNA linking through a voluntary register. Human Reproduction. 30 (1), pp. 111-121. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deu289
Pressure changes under the ischial tuberosities during gluteal neuromuscular stimulation in spinal cord injury: a comparison of sacral nerve root stimulation with surface functional electrical stimulation
Liu, L. and Ferguson-Pell, M. 2015. Pressure changes under the ischial tuberosities during gluteal neuromuscular stimulation in spinal cord injury: a comparison of sacral nerve root stimulation with surface functional electrical stimulation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 96 (4), pp. 620-626. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2014.10.008
Electrical stimulation for pressure ulcer treatment in people with spinal cord injuries: a meta analysis and systematic review
Liu, L., Moody, J. and Gall, A. 2014. Electrical stimulation for pressure ulcer treatment in people with spinal cord injuries: a meta analysis and systematic review. The 17th European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Annual Meeting 2014 (EPUAP 2014). Stockholm, Sweden 27 - 29 Aug 2014
A systematic review of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for pressure ulcer care in spinal cord injuries
Liu, L., Moody, J., Dyson, S., Traynor, M. and Gall, A. 2014. A systematic review of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for pressure ulcer care in spinal cord injuries. The 53rd ISCoS Annual Scientific Meeting. Maastricht, The Netherlands 02 - 04 Sep 2014
A systematic review of electrical stimulation for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment in people with spinal cord injuries
Liu, L., Moody, J., Traynor, M., Dyson, S. and Gall, A. 2014. A systematic review of electrical stimulation for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment in people with spinal cord injuries. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 37 (6), pp. 703-718. https://doi.org/10.1179/2045772314Y.0000000226
The politics of health services research: health professionals as hired hands in a commissioned research project in England
Dyson, S.M. and Dyson, S.E. 2014. The politics of health services research: health professionals as hired hands in a commissioned research project in England. Sociological Research Online. 19 (3), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.5153/sro.3457
What are the best interests of the child in international surrogacy?
Blyth, E., Crawshaw, M. and van den Akker, O. 2014. What are the best interests of the child in international surrogacy? BioNews.
Persian couples’ experiences of depressive symptoms and health-related quality of life in the pre- and perinatal period
Abbasi, M., van den Akker, O. and Bewley, C. 2014. Persian couples’ experiences of depressive symptoms and health-related quality of life in the pre- and perinatal period. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology. 35 (1), pp. 16-21. https://doi.org/10.3109/0167482X.2013.865722
Critical realism, agency and sickle cell: case studies of young people with sickle cell disorder at school
Dyson, S.M., Atkin, K., Culley, L. and Dyson, S.E. 2014. Critical realism, agency and sickle cell: case studies of young people with sickle cell disorder at school. Ethnic and Racial Studies. 37 (13), pp. 2379-2398. https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2013.809130
Topographical optimisation of functional magnetic stimulation of the lower thoracic nerve roots for achieving increased intra-abdominal pressure-therapeutic applications in spinal cord injury
Chelvarajah, R., Liu, L. and Craggs, M. 2004. Topographical optimisation of functional magnetic stimulation of the lower thoracic nerve roots for achieving increased intra-abdominal pressure-therapeutic applications in spinal cord injury. European Association of Neurosurgeons Winter Meeting. Budapest, Hungary Feb 2004
Functional magnetic stimulation of the lower thoracic nerve roots for assessment of spinal column deformity
Chelvarajah, R., Liu, L., Chung, E., Bycroft, J., Casy, A. and Craggs, M. 2004. Functional magnetic stimulation of the lower thoracic nerve roots for assessment of spinal column deformity. International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) Annual Scientific Meeting. Athens, Greece Sep 2004
Neuromuscular stimulation for pressure and cutaneous blood perfusion changes under the ischial tuberosities
Liu, L., Knight, S., Ferguson-Pell, M. and Craggs, M. 2005. Neuromuscular stimulation for pressure and cutaneous blood perfusion changes under the ischial tuberosities. British Neurosurgical Research Group Meeting. London, UK 03 - 04 Mar 2005
Ischial pressure and skin blood volume changes during sacral nerve root stimulation in SCI
Liu, L., Craggs, M., Knight, S. and Ferguson-Pell, M. 2006. Ischial pressure and skin blood volume changes during sacral nerve root stimulation in SCI. Meeting for Clinician Scientists in Training. London, UK 23 Feb 2006
Variation in diagnostic criteria for DDH among orthopaedic surgeons
Roposch, A. and Liu, L. 2010. Variation in diagnostic criteria for DDH among orthopaedic surgeons. 29th Annual EPOS Meeting. Zagreb, Croatia 07 - 10 Apr 2010
Pressure changes under the ischial tuberosities of seated individuals during sacral nerve root stimulation
Liu, L., Craggs, M., Knight, S. and Ferguson-Pell, M. 2004. Pressure changes under the ischial tuberosities of seated individuals during sacral nerve root stimulation. in: Wood, D. and Taylor, P. (ed.) Proceedings of 9th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Bournemouth University.
Pressure and cutaneous blood perfusion changes under the Ischial tuberosities during sacral nerve root stimulation
Liu, L., Craggs, M., Knight, S. and Ferguson-Pell, M. 2005. Pressure and cutaneous blood perfusion changes under the Ischial tuberosities during sacral nerve root stimulation. International Conference on Posture and Wheeled Mobility. Exeter, Exeter University, South West England, U.K
Sacral nerve roots stimulation for Ischial pressure and blood perfusion changes in SCI
Liu, L., Knight, S., Nicholson, G., Chelvarajah, R., Middleton, F., Gall, A., Ferguson-Pell, M. and Craggs, M. 2005. Sacral nerve roots stimulation for Ischial pressure and blood perfusion changes in SCI. 44th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Spinal Cord Society. Munich and Murnau, Germany 04 - 08 Oct 2005
Pressure changes under the Ischial tuberosities during gluteal neuromuscular stimulations in SCI : a comparison of sacral nerve root stimulation(SNRS) against surface FES’
Liu, L., Knight, S., Chelvarajah, R., Gall, A., Middleton, F. and Ferguson-Pell, M. 2006. Pressure changes under the Ischial tuberosities during gluteal neuromuscular stimulations in SCI : a comparison of sacral nerve root stimulation(SNRS) against surface FES’. 45th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Spinal Cord Society. Boston 25 - 28 Jun 2006
Reporting quality of randomised controlled trials in solid organ transplantation
Liu, L., Pengel, L. and Morris, P. 2011. Reporting quality of randomised controlled trials in solid organ transplantation. European Society of Transplantation Congress. Glasgow, Scotland 05 - 07 Sep 2011
Do reporting of randomised controlled trials in solid organ transplantation adherence to CONSORT statement? A 3 year overview
Liu, L., Pengel, L. and Morris, P. 2012. Do reporting of randomised controlled trials in solid organ transplantation adherence to CONSORT statement? A 3 year overview. 15th British Transplant Society Congress. Glasgow, Scotland 22 - 25 Feb 2012
Diffuse endothelial dysfunction is common to ANCA associated systemic vasculitis and polyarteritis nodosa.
Filer, A., Gardner-Medwin, J., Thambyrajah, J., Raza, K., Carruthers, D., Stevens, R., Liu, L., Lowe, S., Townend, J. and Bacon, P. 2003. Diffuse endothelial dysfunction is common to ANCA associated systemic vasculitis and polyarteritis nodosa. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 62 (2), pp. 162-167. https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.62.2.162
Variation in diagnostic criteria for developmental dysplasia of the hip among orthopaedic surgeons
Roposch, A. and Liu, L. 2010. Variation in diagnostic criteria for developmental dysplasia of the hip among orthopaedic surgeons. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. 4 (1), p. S23.
British women's attitudes to surrogacy
Poote, A. and van den Akker, O. 2008. British women's attitudes to surrogacy. Human Reproduction. 24 (1), pp. 139-145. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/den338
Pressure changes under the ischial tuberosities of seated individuals during sacral nerve root stimulation
Liu, L., Nicholson, G., Knight, S., Chelvarajah, R., Gall, A., Middleton, F., Ferguson-Pell, M. and Craggs, M. 2006. Pressure changes under the ischial tuberosities of seated individuals during sacral nerve root stimulation. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. 43 (2), pp. 209-218. https://doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2005.04.0078
Interface pressure and cutaneous hemoglobin and oxygenation changes under ischial tuberosities during sacral nerve root stimulation in spinal cord injury
Liu, L., Nicholson, G., Knight, S., Chelvarajah, R., Gall, A., Middleton, F., Ferguson-Pell, M. and Craggs, M. 2006. Interface pressure and cutaneous hemoglobin and oxygenation changes under ischial tuberosities during sacral nerve root stimulation in spinal cord injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. 43 (4), pp. 553-564. https://doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2005.08.0135
A systematic review of interventions for anxiety in people with HIV
Clucas, C., Sibley, E., Harding, R. and Liu, L. 2011. A systematic review of interventions for anxiety in people with HIV. Psychology, Health & Medicine. 16 (5), pp. 528-547. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2011.579989
What is the evidence for effectiveness of interventions to enhance coping among people living with HIV disease? a systematic review
Harding, R., Liu, L., Catalan, J. and Sherrd, L. 2011. What is the evidence for effectiveness of interventions to enhance coping among people living with HIV disease? a systematic review. Psychology, Health & Medicine. 16 (5), pp. 564-587. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2011.580352
Variations in the use of diagnostic criteria for developmental dysplasia of the hip
Roposch, A., Liu, L. and Protopapa, E. 2013. Variations in the use of diagnostic criteria for developmental dysplasia of the hip. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 471 (6), pp. 1946-1954. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-013-2846-5
Standardized diagnostic criteria for developmental dysplasia of the hip in early infancy
Roposch, A., Liu, L., Hefti, F., Clarke, N. and Wedge, J. 2011. Standardized diagnostic criteria for developmental dysplasia of the hip in early infancy. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 469 (12), pp. 3451-3461. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-011-2066-9
Functional outcomes in children with osteonecrosis secondary to treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip
Roposch, A., Liu, L., Offiah, A. and Wedge, J. 2011. Functional outcomes in children with osteonecrosis secondary to treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (American). 93 (24). https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.J.01623
The ethics and aesthetics of paid surrogacy
Crawshaw, M., Blyth, E. and van den Akker, O. 2013. The ethics and aesthetics of paid surrogacy. Obs Gynae & Midwifery News.
The changing profile of surrogacy in the UK – implications for national and international policy and practice
Crawshaw, M., Blyth, E. and van den Akker, O. 2012. The changing profile of surrogacy in the UK – implications for national and international policy and practice. Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law. 34 (3), pp. 267-277.
Teachers' views of using e-learning for non-traditional students in higher education across three disciplines [nursing, chemistry and management] at a time of massification and increased diversity in higher education
Allan, H., O'Driscoll, M., Simpson, V. and Shawe, J. 2013. Teachers' views of using e-learning for non-traditional students in higher education across three disciplines [nursing, chemistry and management] at a time of massification and increased diversity in higher education. Nurse Education Today. 33 (9), pp. 1068-1073. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2012.04.003
Compliance to the CONSORT statement of randomized controlled trials in solid organ transplantation: a 3-year overview
Liu, L., Morris, P. and Pengel, L. 2013. Compliance to the CONSORT statement of randomized controlled trials in solid organ transplantation: a 3-year overview. Transplant International. 26 (3), pp. 300-306. https://doi.org/10.1111/tri.12034
For your eyes only: bio-behavioural and psycho-social research priorities
van den Akker, O. 2013. For your eyes only: bio-behavioural and psycho-social research priorities. Human Fertility. 16 (1), pp. 89-93. https://doi.org/10.3109/14647273.2013.779391
Sexual dysfunction [Chapter 8]; Premature labour and delivery [Chapter 11]; Postnatal blues [Chapter 16]
van den Akker, O. 2012. Sexual dysfunction [Chapter 8]; Premature labour and delivery [Chapter 11]; Postnatal blues [Chapter 16]. in: Martin, C. (ed.) Perinatal mental health: a clinical guide M&K Publishing.
Reproductive health psychology
van den Akker, O. 2012. Reproductive health psychology. WileyBlackwell.
School ethos and variation in health experience of young people with sickle cell disorder at school
Dyson, S.E., Atkin, K., Culley, L., Demaine, J. and Dyson, S.M. 2012. School ethos and variation in health experience of young people with sickle cell disorder at school. Diversity and Equality in Health and Care. 9 (1), pp. 33-44.
Completing the surrogate motherhood process: parental order reporters’ attitudes towards surrogacy arrangements, role ambiguity and role conflict
Purewal, S., Crawshaw, M. and van den Akker, O. 2012. Completing the surrogate motherhood process: parental order reporters’ attitudes towards surrogacy arrangements, role ambiguity and role conflict. Human Fertility. 15 (2), pp. 94-99. https://doi.org/10.3109/14647273.2012.668746
Working at the margins : the views and experiences of court social workers on parental orders work in surrogacy arrangements
Purewal, S., Crawshaw, M. and van den Akker, O. 2012. Working at the margins : the views and experiences of court social workers on parental orders work in surrogacy arrangements. The British Journal of Social Work. 43 (6), pp. 1225-1243. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcs045
Evidence and models of best practice should guide recruitment of gamete donors
Blyth, E., Hunt, J. and van den Akker, O. 2011. Evidence and models of best practice should guide recruitment of gamete donors. BioNews.
Elective single-embryo transfer: persuasive communication strategies can affect choice in a young British population
van den Akker, O. and Purewal, S. 2011. Elective single-embryo transfer: persuasive communication strategies can affect choice in a young British population. Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 23 (7), pp. 838-850. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2011.07.022
The psychological and social consequences of miscarriage
van den Akker, O. 2011. The psychological and social consequences of miscarriage. Expert Review of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 6 (3), pp. 295-304. https://doi.org/10.1586/eog.11.14
Parental order reporters' attitudes towards their role, surrogacy arrangements and UK legislation
Crawshaw, M., Purewal, S., Khan, F. and van den Akker, O. 2010. Parental order reporters' attitudes towards their role, surrogacy arrangements and UK legislation. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 28 (3).
The menstrual cycle: psychological, behavioral, physiological, and nutritional factors
van den Akker, O. 2011. The menstrual cycle: psychological, behavioral, physiological, and nutritional factors. in: Preedy, V., Watson, R. and Martin, C. (ed.) Handbook of Behavior, Food and Nutrition Springer. pp. 879-888
Personal and environmental factors encouraging or preventing healthy lifestyle behaviours among Persian couples: a phenomenological investigation.
Abbasi, M., Bewley, C. and van den Akker, O. 2011. Personal and environmental factors encouraging or preventing healthy lifestyle behaviours among Persian couples: a phenomenological investigation. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 29 (2), pp. 136-147. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2011.555910
Experiences of supernumerary status and the hidden curriculum in nursing: a new twist in the theory-practice gap?
Allan, H., Smith, P. and O'Driscoll, M. 2011. Experiences of supernumerary status and the hidden curriculum in nursing: a new twist in the theory-practice gap? Journal of Clinical Nursing. 20 (5-6), pp. 847-855. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03570.x
Sickle cell, habitual dys-positions and fragile dispositions: young people with sickle cell at school
Dyson, S.M., Atkin, K., Culley, L., Dyson, S.E. and Evans, H. 2011. Sickle cell, habitual dys-positions and fragile dispositions: young people with sickle cell at school. Sociology of Health & Illness. 33 (3), pp. 465-483. https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1467-9566.2010.01301.X
Do wound complications or lymphoceles occur more often in solid organ transplant recipients on mTOR inhibitors? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Pengel, L., Liu, L. and Morris, P. 2011. Do wound complications or lymphoceles occur more often in solid organ transplant recipients on mTOR inhibitors? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Transplant International. 24 (12), pp. 1216-1230. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1432-2277.2011.01357.x
Alcohol and fertility
van den Akker, O. 2008. Alcohol and fertility. in: Martin, C. (ed.) Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Dependency M&K Publishers. pp. 349-363
Maternal mental health and wellbeing
Redshaw, M. and van den Akker, O. 2007. Maternal mental health and wellbeing. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 25 (4), pp. 253-254. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830701669497
The contextual challenges of successfully becoming a parent - from inception to completion
van den Akker, O. and Redshaw, M. 2008. The contextual challenges of successfully becoming a parent - from inception to completion. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 26 (1), pp. 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830701810257
Understanding factors which can influence the experience of pregnancy and childbirth
Redshaw, M. and van den Akker, O. 2008. Understanding factors which can influence the experience of pregnancy and childbirth. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 26 (2), pp. 71-73. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830802016036
Nature and nurture: what do theory and research tell us?
van den Akker, O. 2010. Nature and nurture: what do theory and research tell us? in: Crawshaw, M. and Balen, R. (ed.) Adopting after Infertility: Messages from Practice, Research and Personal Experience Jessica Kingsley Publishers. pp. 164-179
Surrogate mothers
van den Akker, O. 2010. Surrogate mothers. in: Tyano, S., Keren, M., Herrman, H. and Cox, J. (ed.) Parenthood and Mental Health: a Bridge Between Infant and Adult Psychiatry WileyBlackwell. pp. 39-49
How do we view alternative families?
van den Akker, O. 2007. How do we view alternative families? BioNews.
Surrogate motherhood: a critical perspective
van den Akker, O. 2010. Surrogate motherhood: a critical perspective. Expert Review of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 5 (1), pp. 5-7. https://doi.org/10.1586/eog.09.69
The complete guide to infertility: diagnosis, treatment, options
van den Akker, O. 2002. The complete guide to infertility: diagnosis, treatment, options. Free Association Books.
Reported school experiences of young people living with sickle cell disorder in England
Dyson, S.M., Abuateya, H., Atkin, K., Culley, L., Dyson, S.E. and Rowley, D. 2010. Reported school experiences of young people living with sickle cell disorder in England. British Educational Research Journal. 36 (1), pp. 125-142. https://doi.org/10.1080/01411920902878941
Disclosure and sickle cell disorder: a mixed methods study of the young person with sickle cell at school
Dyson, S.M., Atkin, K., Culley, L., Dyson, S.E., Evans, H. and Rowley, D. 2010. Disclosure and sickle cell disorder: a mixed methods study of the young person with sickle cell at school. Social Science & Medicine. 70 (12), pp. 2036-2044. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.03.010
Attitudes and intention to donate oocytes for research
Purewal, S. and van den Akker, O. 2010. Attitudes and intention to donate oocytes for research. Fertility and Sterility. 93 (4), pp. 1080-1087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.11.021
Beliefs and attitudes during pregnancy and post natally [Editorial]
Redshaw, M. and van den Akker, O. 2008. Beliefs and attitudes during pregnancy and post natally [Editorial]. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 26 (3), pp. 155-156. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830802224432
The nature of relationships: maltreatment, mothering and migration [Editorial]
Redshaw, M. and van den Akker, O. 2006. The nature of relationships: maltreatment, mothering and migration [Editorial]. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 24 (3), pp. 183-185. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830600821215
Pregnancy and postnatal states and support: the effects of the partner [Editorial]
Redshaw, M. and van den Akker, O. 2007. Pregnancy and postnatal states and support: the effects of the partner [Editorial]. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 25 (3), pp. 171-172. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830701470243
Factors influencing attitudes towards potential oocyte donation for research
Purewal, S. and van den Akker, O. 2008. Factors influencing attitudes towards potential oocyte donation for research. Annual Conference of the British Psychological Society.. The Royal Dublin Society, Ireland.
Contribution of generalized negative affect to elevated menstrual cycle symptom reporting
van den Akker, O., Sharifian, N., Packer, A. and Eves, F. 1995. Contribution of generalized negative affect to elevated menstrual cycle symptom reporting. Health Care for Women International. 16 (3), pp. 263-272. https://doi.org/10.1080/07399339509516177
British women's attitudes towards oocyte donation: ethnic differences and altruism
Purewal, S. and van den Akker, O. 2006. British women's attitudes towards oocyte donation: ethnic differences and altruism. Patient Education and Counseling. 64 (1), pp. 43-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2005.11.007
The feasibility of nursing patients with sickle cell crisis at home
Smith-Wynter, L. and van den Akker, O. 1999. The feasibility of nursing patients with sickle cell crisis at home. British Journal of Community Nursing. 4 (10), pp. 531-537.
Patient perceptions of crisis pain management in sickle cell disease: a cross-cultural study
Smith-Wynter, L. and van den Akker, O. 2000. Patient perceptions of crisis pain management in sickle cell disease: a cross-cultural study. Nursing Times Research. 5 (3), pp. 204-213. https://doi.org/10.1177/136140960000500307
A review of psychosocial and family functioning following assisted reproductive treatment
Segev, J. and van den Akker, O. 2006. A review of psychosocial and family functioning following assisted reproductive treatment. Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing. 9 (Supple), pp. e162-e170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cein.2006.08.002
Psychological adaptation and symptom distress in bone marrow transplant recipients
Molassiotis, A., van den Akker, O., Milligan, D., Goldman, J. and Boughton, B. 1996. Psychological adaptation and symptom distress in bone marrow transplant recipients. Psycho-Oncology. 5 (1), pp. 9-22. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1611(199603)5:1<9::AID-PON198>3.0.CO;2-4
Organizational selection and assessment of women entering a surrogacy agreement in the UK
van den Akker, O. 1999. Organizational selection and assessment of women entering a surrogacy agreement in the UK. Human Reproduction. 14 (1), pp. 262-266. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/14.1.262
Genetic and environmental factors in premenstrual symptom reporting and its relationship to depression and a general neuroticism trait
van den Akker, O., Eves, F., Stein, G. and Murray, R. 1995. Genetic and environmental factors in premenstrual symptom reporting and its relationship to depression and a general neuroticism trait. Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 39 (4), pp. 477-487. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3999(94)00152-U
Coping, quality of life and psychological symptoms in three groups of sub-fertile women
van den Akker, O. 2005. Coping, quality of life and psychological symptoms in three groups of sub-fertile women. Patient Education and Counseling. 57 (2), pp. 183-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2004.05.012
Genetic and gestational surrogate mothers' experience of surrogacy
van den Akker, O. 2003. Genetic and gestational surrogate mothers' experience of surrogacy. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 21 (2), pp. 145-161. https://doi.org/10.1080/0264683031000124091
The acceptable face of parenthood: the relative status of biological and cultural interpretations of offspring in infertility treatment
van den Akker, O. 2001. The acceptable face of parenthood: the relative status of biological and cultural interpretations of offspring in infertility treatment. Psychology, Evolution & Gender. 3 (2), pp. 137-153. https://doi.org/10.1080/14616660110067366
Leisure activities and adolescent sexual behaviour
van den Akker, O. and Lees, S. 2001. Leisure activities and adolescent sexual behaviour. Sex Education. 1 (2), pp. 137-147. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681810120052560
Adoption in the age of reproductive technology
van den Akker, O. 2001. Adoption in the age of reproductive technology. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 19 (2), pp. 147-159. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830125231
A review of family donor constructs: current research and future directions
van den Akker, O. 2006. A review of family donor constructs: current research and future directions. Human Reproduction Update. 12 (2), pp. 91-101. https://doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmi038
Surrogate motherhood: demystifying the controversies
van den Akker, O. 1998. Surrogate motherhood: demystifying the controversies. British Journal of Midwifery. 6 (12), pp. 768-770.
Adolescent sexual behaviour and knowledge
van den Akker, O., Andre, J., Lees, S. and Murphy, T. 1999. Adolescent sexual behaviour and knowledge. British Journal of Midwifery. 7 (12), pp. 765-769.
Psychosocial aspects of surrogate motherhood
van den Akker, O. 2007. Psychosocial aspects of surrogate motherhood. Human Reproduction Update. 13 (1), pp. 53-62. https://doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dml039
Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something taboo
van den Akker, O. 1994. Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something taboo. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 12 (3), pp. 179-188. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646839408408884
Psychophysiological responses in women reporting severe premenstrual symptoms
van den Akker, O. and Steptoe, A. 1989. Psychophysiological responses in women reporting severe premenstrual symptoms. Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine. 51 (3), pp. 319-328.
Menstrual cycle symptom reporting in three British ethnic groups
van den Akker, O., Eves, F., Service, S. and Lennon, B. 1995. Menstrual cycle symptom reporting in three British ethnic groups. Social Science & Medicine. 40 (10), pp. 1417-1423. https://doi.org/10.1016/0277-9536(94)00265-U
The retrospective diagnosis of postnatal depression by questionnaire
Stein, G. and van den Akker, O. 1992. The retrospective diagnosis of postnatal depression by questionnaire. Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 36 (1), pp. 67-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3999(92)90115-I
Comparison of the overall quality of life in 50 long-term survivors of autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
Molassiotis, A., Boughton, B., Burgoyne, T. and van den Akker, O. 1995. Comparison of the overall quality of life in 50 long-term survivors of autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 22 (3), pp. 509-516. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1995.22030509.x
Symptom distress, coping style and biological variables as predictors of survival after bone marrow transplantation
Molassiotis, A., van den Akker, O., Milligan, D. and Goldman, J. 1997. Symptom distress, coping style and biological variables as predictors of survival after bone marrow transplantation. Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 42 (3), pp. 275-285. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-3999(96)00298-X
Perceived social support, family environment and psychosocial recovery in bone marrow transplant long-term survivors
Molassiotis, A., van den Akker, O. and Boughton, B. 1997. Perceived social support, family environment and psychosocial recovery in bone marrow transplant long-term survivors. Social Science & Medicine. 44 (3), pp. 317-325. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0277-9536(96)00101-3
The quality of life of renal dialysis patients: trying to find the missing measurement
Killingworth, A. and van den Akker, O. 1996. The quality of life of renal dialysis patients: trying to find the missing measurement. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 33 (1), pp. 107-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-7489(95)00040-2
Dysmenorrhoea, mental attitude and GP consultation
Hewison, A. and van den Akker, O. 1996. Dysmenorrhoea, mental attitude and GP consultation. British Journal of Nursing. 5 (8), pp. 480-484.
Service provision for sickle-cell disease: school-based education
Eboh, W. and van den Akker, O. 1996. Service provision for sickle-cell disease: school-based education. British Journal of Nursing. 5 (1), pp. 30-33.
eHealth as a challenge to ‘expert’ power: a focus group study of internet use for health information and management
Donnelly, L., Shaw, R. and van den Akker, O. 2008. eHealth as a challenge to ‘expert’ power: a focus group study of internet use for health information and management. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. 101 (10), pp. 501-506. https://doi.org/10.1258/jrsm.2008.080156
Developing a Year 9 safe-sun programme: adolescents form a particularly high-risk group, in need of specific skin-protective information and advice
Colley, K. and van den Akker, O. 1998. Developing a Year 9 safe-sun programme: adolescents form a particularly high-risk group, in need of specific skin-protective information and advice. Education and Health. 16 (3), pp. 42-47.
Disclosing donor information: a new code of silence?
Blyth, E., Crawshaw, M. and van den Akker, O. 2009. Disclosing donor information: a new code of silence? BioNews.
Attitudes and intentions towards volunteer oocyte donation
Purewal, S. and van den Akker, O. 2009. Attitudes and intentions towards volunteer oocyte donation. Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 19, pp. 19-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1472-6483(10)60059-4
Systematic review of oocyte donation: investigating attitudes, motivations and experiences
Purewal, S. and van den Akker, O. 2009. Systematic review of oocyte donation: investigating attitudes, motivations and experiences. Human Reproduction Update. 15 (5), pp. 499-515. https://doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmp018
A study of the effect of message framing on oocyte donation
Purewal, S. and van den Akker, O. 2009. A study of the effect of message framing on oocyte donation. Human Reproduction. 24 (12), pp. 3136-3143. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dep342
'I feel like they were mine and I should be looking after them': an exploration of non-patient women's attitudes towards oocyte donation
Purewal, S. and van den Akker, O. 2009. 'I feel like they were mine and I should be looking after them': an exploration of non-patient women's attitudes towards oocyte donation. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology. 30 (4), pp. 215-222. https://doi.org/10.3109/01674820903348732
Education and young people with sickle cell disorder: a knowledge review
Abuateya, H., Atkin, K., Culley, L., Dyson, S.E. and Dyson, S.M. 2008. Education and young people with sickle cell disorder: a knowledge review. Diversity in Health and Social Care. 5 (2), pp. 123-135.
Local authorities and the education of young people with sickle cell disorders in England
Dyson, S.M., Abuateya, H., Atkin, K., Culley, L., Dyson, S.E. and Rowley, D. 2008. Local authorities and the education of young people with sickle cell disorders in England. International Studies in Sociology of Education. 18 (1), pp. 47-60. https://doi.org/10.1080/09620210802196168
Psychological trait and state characteristics, social support and attitudes to the surrogate pregnancy and baby
van den Akker, O. 2007. Psychological trait and state characteristics, social support and attitudes to the surrogate pregnancy and baby. Human Reproduction. 22 (8), pp. 2287-2295. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dem155
The socio-cultural and biological meaning of parenthood
Purewal, S. and van den Akker, O. 2007. The socio-cultural and biological meaning of parenthood. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology. 28 (2), pp. 79-86. https://doi.org/10.1080/01674820701409918
A longitudinal pre-pregnancy to post-delivery comparison of genetic and gestational surrogate and intended mothers: confidence and genealogy
van den Akker, O. 2005. A longitudinal pre-pregnancy to post-delivery comparison of genetic and gestational surrogate and intended mothers: confidence and genealogy. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology. 26 (4), pp. 277-284. https://doi.org/10.1080/01674820500165745
Capillary density and endothelial function in patients with treated essential hypertension and in patients with typical chest pain and normal coronary arteriograms
Antonios, T., Liu, L., Pizzi, C., Cosin-Sales, J., Fredericks, S. and Kaski, J. 2004. Capillary density and endothelial function in patients with treated essential hypertension and in patients with typical chest pain and normal coronary arteriograms. Journal of Hypertension. 22, p. S168.
Orthogonal polarization spectral (OPS) imaging of capillary microcirculation in AfroCarribean and caucasian subjects with essential hypertension
Liu, L., Simmon, J., Markandu, N., MacGregor, G. and Antonios, T. 2004. Orthogonal polarization spectral (OPS) imaging of capillary microcirculation in AfroCarribean and caucasian subjects with essential hypertension. Journal of Hypertension. 22, p. S132.
Skin capillary density in hypertensive and normotensive individuals and its correlation with plasma rennin activity and ambulatory blood pressure
Liu, L., Simmon, J., Markandu, N., MacGregor, G. and Antonios, T. 2004. Skin capillary density in hypertensive and normotensive individuals and its correlation with plasma rennin activity and ambulatory blood pressure. Journal of Hypertension. 22, p. S132.
The importance of a genetic link in mothers commissioning a surrogate baby in the UK
van den Akker, O. 2000. The importance of a genetic link in mothers commissioning a surrogate baby in the UK. Human Reproduction. 15 (8), pp. 1849-1855. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/15.8.1849
Functions and responsibilities of organizations dealing with surrogate motherhood in the UK
van den Akker, O. 1998. Functions and responsibilities of organizations dealing with surrogate motherhood in the UK. Human Fertility. 1 (1), pp. 10-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/1464727982000198031
The pattern and prevalence of symptoms during the menstrual cycle
van den Akker, O. and Steptoe, A. 1985. The pattern and prevalence of symptoms during the menstrual cycle. The British Journal of Psychiatry. 147 (2), pp. 164-169. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.147.2.164