Research outputs
2026
Communication when bone and joint infection in children is suspected : a qualitative study of patients, families, and health professionals.
Kirkcaldy, A., Carpenter, C. V. E., Magrane, N., Nogaro, M. -C., Shah, A., Perry, D. C., . . . Young, B. (2026). Communication when bone and joint infection in children is suspected : a qualitative study of patients, families, and health professionals.. Bone & joint open, 7(2), 259-265. doi:10.1302/2633-1462.72.bjo-2025-0179.r1
Perspectives of boys, families & surgeons: Preputioplasty vs. circumcision for treatment of lichen sclerosus.
Kirton, J. A., Corbett, H. J., Young, B., Kirkcaldy, A., Kenny, S., & Cherry, M. G. (2026). Perspectives of boys, families & surgeons: Preputioplasty vs. circumcision for treatment of lichen sclerosus.. Journal of pediatric surgery, 61(2), 162656. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162656
2025
Determining the Content Validity of the EQ-5D-5L, EQ-5D-Y-3L, and CHU9D Instruments for Assessing Generic Child and Adolescent Health-Related Quality of Life: A Qualitative Study
Carlton, J., Powell, P. A., Kirkcaldy, A., & Rowen, D. (2025). Determining the Content Validity of the EQ-5D-5L, EQ-5D-Y-3L, and CHU9D Instruments for Assessing Generic Child and Adolescent Health-Related Quality of Life: A Qualitative Study. PATIENT-PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH, 18(5), 523-537. doi:10.1007/s40271-025-00743-9
2023
Strategies for reducing pain at dressing change in chronic wounds: protocol for a mapping review.
Kirkcaldy, A. J., Wilson, M., Cooper, R., Baxter, S. K., & Campbell, F. (2023). Strategies for reducing pain at dressing change in chronic wounds: protocol for a mapping review.. BMJ open, 13(10), e072566. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072566
2020
Children's learning from a <i>Smokefree Sports</i> programme: Implications for health education
Fairbrother, H., Curtis, P., & Kirkcaldy, A. (2020). Children's learning from a <i>Smokefree Sports</i> programme: Implications for health education. HEALTH EDUCATION JOURNAL, 79(6), 686-699. doi:10.1177/0017896920907130
2019
Young people's perspectives of e-cigarette use in the home
Kirkcaldy, A., Fairbrother, H., Weiner, K., & Curtis, P. (2019). Young people's perspectives of e-cigarette use in the home. HEALTH & PLACE, 57, 157-164. doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.04.005
2018
Meeting the needs of young adults with life-limiting conditions: A UK survey of current provision and future challenges for hospices
Knighting, K., Bray, L., Downing, J., Kirkcaldy, A. J., Mitchell, T. K., O'Brien, M. R., . . . Jack, B. A. (2018). Meeting the needs of young adults with life-limiting conditions: A UK survey of current provision and future challenges for hospices. JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 74(8), 1888-1898. doi:10.1111/jan.13702
Research priorities for respiratory nursing: a UK-wide Delphi study
Kelly, C. A., Kirkcaldy, A. J., Pilkington, M., Hodson, M., Welch, L., Yorke, J., & Knighting, K. (2018). Research priorities for respiratory nursing: a UK-wide Delphi study. ERJ OPEN RESEARCH, 4(2). doi:10.1183/23120541.00003-2018
Health care professionals' perceptions of a community based 'virtual ward' medicines management service: A qualitative study
Kirkcaldy, A., Jack, B. A., & Cope, L. C. (2018). Health care professionals' perceptions of a community based 'virtual ward' medicines management service: A qualitative study. RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY, 14(1), 69-75. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2017.02.001
2017
An evaluation of National Health Service England's Care Maker Programme: A mixed-methods analysis
Zubairu, K., Christiansen, A., Kirkcaldy, A., Kirton, J. A., Kelly, C. A., Simpson, P., . . . Brown, J. M. (2017). An evaluation of National Health Service England's Care Maker Programme: A mixed-methods analysis. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 26(23-24), 4634-4645. doi:10.1111/jocn.13809
2016
An evaluation of the Open and Honest Care Programme in acute NHS trusts in Northern England
Christiansen, A., Barnes, T., Bewley, T., Kaehne, A., Lynes, D., & Kirkcaldy, A. (2016). An evaluation of the Open and Honest Care Programme in acute NHS trusts in Northern England. JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT, 24(6), 755-765. doi:10.1111/jonm.12379
2011
Coming to terms with sight loss: Impact of RNIB's ‘Finding Your Feet’ programmes on participants’ Quality of Life
Kirkcaldy, A., & Barr, W. (2011). Coming to terms with sight loss: Impact of RNIB's ‘Finding Your Feet’ programmes on participants’ Quality of Life. British Journal of Visual Impairment, 29(2), 145-154. doi:10.1177/0264619611401798
Older men's experiences of community-based health checks in Knowsley, UK
Kirkcaldy, A. J., Robinson, J. E., Perkins, E. S., & Forrest, D. (2011). Older men's experiences of community-based health checks in Knowsley, UK. GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH, 6(1), 15-27. doi:10.1080/17441691003720247
2010
Quantitative findings from a mixed methods evaluation of once-weekly therapeutic community day services for people with personality disorder
Barr, W., Kirkcaldy, A., Horne, A., Hodge, S., Hellin, K., & Goepfert, M. (2010). Quantitative findings from a mixed methods evaluation of once-weekly therapeutic community day services for people with personality disorder. JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH, 19(5), 412-421. doi:10.3109/09638230903469145
Qualitative findings from a mixed methods evaluation of once-weekly therapeutic community day services for people with personality disorder
Hodge, S., Barr, W., Goepfert, M., Hellin, K., Horne, A., & Kirkcaldy, A. (2010). Qualitative findings from a mixed methods evaluation of once-weekly therapeutic community day services for people with personality disorder. JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH, 19(1), 43-51. doi:10.3109/09638230903469152
Therapeutic communities
Hodge, S., Barr, W., & Kirkcaldy, A. (2010). Therapeutic communities. Openmind, 161, 12-13.
2009
'Imagine all that smoke in their lungs': parents' perceptions of young children's tolerance of tobacco smoke
Robinson, J., & Kirkcaldy, A. J. (2009). 'Imagine all that smoke in their lungs': parents' perceptions of young children's tolerance of tobacco smoke. HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH, 24(1), 11-21. doi:10.1093/her/cym080
2007
'You think that I'm smoking and they're not': Why mothers still smoke in the home
Robinson, J., & Kirkcaldy, A. J. (2007). 'You think that I'm smoking and they're not': Why mothers still smoke in the home. SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE, 65(4), 641-652. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2007.03.048
Disadvantaged mothers, young children and smoking in the home: Mothers' use of space within their homes
Robinson, J., & Kirkcaldy, A. J. (2007). Disadvantaged mothers, young children and smoking in the home: Mothers' use of space within their homes. HEALTH & PLACE, 13(4), 894-903. doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2007.03.001
2005
A survey of psychological wellbeing in an adult population.
Barr, W., Kirkcaldy, A., Robinson, J., Poustie, V. J., & Capewell, S. (2005). A survey of psychological wellbeing in an adult population.. British journal of community nursing, 10(6), 260-265. doi:10.12968/bjcn.2005.10.6.18163