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Karen Ousey

Professor and Director, Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield

Mental illness stigmatisation among Malaysian adults: a systematic review

It is apparent that mental illness stigmatisation is prevalent in Malaysia. The aim of this review was to explore the stigmatisation of mental illness among the adult population in Malaysia by...

Use of ankle–brachial pressure index to assess patient suitability for lower limb compression

The aim of this review is to critically review and analyse findings from contemporary literature to evaluate the effectiveness of the ABPI as a screening tool to assess patients' suitability for the...

An international consensus on device-related pressure ulcers: SECURE prevention

In February 2019, an international group of medical, clinical and bioengineering experts met in London to develop the first international consensus statement on DRPUs. Following a rigorous process of...

Higher degrees in nursing: traditional research PhD or professional doctorate?

The development of alternatives to the PhD indicates a growth in demand for professionally based higher degrees. This would imply recognition, by health professionals, of the importance of continuing...

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