Heather Skirton

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Top papers

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1 An assessment of written patient information provided at the genetic clinic and relating to genetic testing in seven European countries. Eur J Hum Genet 2007 2.21
2 Genetic counsellors: a registration system to assure competence in practice in the United kingdom. Community Genet 2003 1.56
3 A profile of the genetic counsellor and genetic nurse profession in European countries. J Community Genet 2011 1.46
4 Experiences of UK patients with hepatitis C virus infection accessing phlebotomy: A qualitative analysis. Nurs Health Sci 2014 1.41
5 Direct-to-consumer genomic testing: systematic review of the literature on user perspectives. Eur J Hum Genet 2012 1.38
6 Can I get a retweet please? Health research recruitment and the Twittersphere. J Adv Nurs 2013 1.34
7 Addressing the issue of e-learning and online genetics for health professionals. Nurs Health Sci 2007 1.15
8 Can we make assumptions about the psychosocial impact of living as a carrier, based on studies assessing the effects of carrier testing? J Genet Couns 2010 1.14
9 Feasibility of combining e-health for patients with e-learning for students using synchronous technologies. J Adv Nurs 2006 1.13
10 Genomics in nursing education. J Nurs Scholarsh 2005 1.12
11 Psychological factors that impact on women's experiences of first-time motherhood: a qualitative study of the transition. Midwifery 2008 1.11
12 Genetic testing and counselling in Europe: health professionals current educational provision, needs assessment and potential strategies for the future. Eur J Hum Genet 2007 1.10
13 Educational gaming in the health sciences: systematic review. J Adv Nurs 2008 1.08
14 Incidental findings in genetic research and clinical diagnostic tests: a systematic review. Am J Med Genet A 2012 1.07
15 Costs and difficulties of recruiting patients to provide e-health support: pilot study in one primary care trust. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2012 1.05
16 The emotional experiences of family carers in Huntington disease. J Adv Nurs 2009 1.03
17 What counts as effective genetic counselling for presymptomatic testing in late-onset disorders? A study of the consultand's perspective. J Genet Couns 2013 1.01
18 Relevance of genomics to healthcare and nursing practice. J Nurs Scholarsh 2013 1.00
19 Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis for fetal sex determination: benefits and disadvantages from the service users' perspective. Eur J Hum Genet 2012 0.99
20 Fetal sex determination using cell-free fetal DNA: service users' experiences of and preferences for service delivery. Prenat Diagn 2012 0.94
21 Genomic health care: is the future now? Nurs Health Sci 2008 0.93
22 Direct-to-consumer genomic testing from the perspective of the health professional: a systematic review of the literature. J Community Genet 2013 0.90
23 Living without a diagnosis: the parental experience. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2010 0.89
24 Living with genetic test results for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. J Nurs Scholarsh 2009 0.88
25 Effects of knowledge, education, and experience on acceptance of first trimester screening for chromosomal anomalies. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2010 0.87
26 Current issues in medically assisted reproduction and genetics in Europe: research, clinical practice, ethics, legal issues and policy. European Society of Human Genetics and European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Eur J Hum Genet 2013 0.87
27 Family carer personal concerns in Huntington disease. J Adv Nurs 2011 0.87
28 Informed consent to healthcare interventions in people with learning disabilities--an integrative review. J Adv Nurs 2008 0.85
29 Informed decision making regarding antenatal screening for fetal abnormality in the United Kingdom: a qualitative study of parents and professionals. Nurs Health Sci 2013 0.85
30 Palliative day care: a qualitative study of service users' experiences in the United Kingdom. Nurs Health Sci 2011 0.85
31 EuroGentest patient information leaflets: a free resource available in over 20 languages. Eur J Hum Genet 2009 0.85
32 Implications for educating the next generation of nurses on genetics and genomics in the 21st century. J Nurs Scholarsh 2010 0.84
33 Using meta-ethnography to understand the emotional impact of caring for people with increasing cognitive impairment. Nurs Health Sci 2013 0.84
34 Use of educational games in the health professions: a mixed-methods study of educators' perspectives in the UK. Nurs Health Sci 2010 0.83
35 Ethics, policy, and educational issues in genetic testing. J Nurs Scholarsh 2006 0.83
36 A systematic review of factors influencing uptake of invasive fetal genetic testing by pregnant women of advanced maternal age. Midwifery 2013 0.83
37 A systematic review of the impact of foreign postings on accompanying spouses of military personnel. Nurs Health Sci 2012 0.83
38 Knowledge of genetics and the role of the nurse in genetic health care: a survey of Italian nurses. J Adv Nurs 2012 0.83
39 Quality assessment of genetic counseling process in the context of presymptomatic testing for late-onset disorders: a thematic analysis of three review articles. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2011 0.82
40 Reproductive empowerment: the main motivator and outcome of carrier testing. J Health Psychol 2011 0.81
41 End-of-life care discussions with nonmalignant respiratory disease patients: a systematic review. J Palliat Med 2013 0.80
42 Perceptions of young people about decision making in the acute healthcare environment. Paediatr Nurs 2007 0.80
43 Exploring supportive care for individuals affected by Huntington disease and their family caregivers in a community setting. J Clin Nurs 2008 0.79
44 The Department of Health-supported genetic counsellor training post scheme in England: a unique initiative? J Community Genet 2012 0.77
45 Storytellers as partners in developing a genetics education resource for health professionals. Nurse Educ Today 2011 0.77
46 Adaption and adjustment of military spouses to overseas postings: an online forum study. Nurs Health Sci 2014 0.77
47 The use of genealogy databases for risk assessment in genetic health service: a systematic review. J Community Genet 2012 0.77
48 An iterative consensus-building approach to revising a genetics/genomics competency framework for nurse education in the UK. J Adv Nurs 2013 0.76
49 Advancing social research relationships in postnatal support settings. Public Health Nurs 2013 0.75
50 Development of an evidence-based information booklet to support parents of children without a diagnosis. J Genet Couns 2012 0.75
51 A review assessing the current treatment strategies for postnatal psychological morbidity with a focus on post-traumatic stress disorder. Midwifery 2012 0.75
52 The role of genetic/genomic factors in health, illness and care provision. Nurs Stand 2013 0.75
53 Informed consent for blood tests in people with a learning disability. J Adv Nurs 2012 0.75
54 Critical care outreach--a meaningful evaluation. Nurs Crit Care 2007 0.75
55 Genetic counseling: a survey to explore knowledge and attitudes of Italian nurses and midwives. Nurs Health Sci 2012 0.75
56 Student experience highlights need for good communication. Nurs Stand 2010 0.75
57 Counseling adolescents and the challenges for genetic counselors. J Genet Couns 2011 0.75