Gemma McErlean

1 month ago | journals.rcni.com | Ruth Mursa |Christopher Patterson |Gemma McErlean |Elizabeth Halcomb

IntroductionThe sample size is the total number of people participating in a study. Sample size is integral in ensuring validity, generalisability, and relevance (Curtis and Keeler 2023). The determination of sample size adequacy is key to having the confidence to generalise research results and optimises the likelihood of statistically and clinically meaningful findings (Curtis and Keeler 2023).

2 months ago | journals.sagepub.com | Ruth Mursa |Christopher Patterson |Gemma McErlean |Elizabeth Halcomb

IntroductionLife expectancy is a measure of a population’s overall health.

Sep 3, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Ruth Mursa |Gemma McErlean |Christopher Patterson |Elizabeth Halcomb

What Does This Paper Contribute to the Wider Global Community? This study explored men's lifestyle risk profiles and engagement in preventive health care. Findings highlight a need for further intervention to increase men's understanding of the importance of lifestyle risk. Findings demonstrate an opportunity for general practice nurses to increase their engagement in preventive activities to increase access to this service.

May 23, 2024 | rcni.com | Elizabeth Halcomb |Rebekkah Middleton |Gemma McErlean

We look at when the process will get started – and whether further strike action is likely

Oct 16, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Fares Alshammari |Jenny Sim |Gemma McErlean |Samuel Lapkin

1 INTRODUCTION End-of-life care and palliative care are two terms that are often used interchangeably but they have distinct differences (Ryan et al., 2020). Palliative care is intended for patients who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness but may not be likely to die soon (WHO, 2023).