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Ruth Northway

Researcher at University of New South Wales

Publications -  91
Citations -  1244

Ruth Northway is an academic researcher from University of New South Wales. The author has contributed to research in topics: Intellectual disability & Learning disability. The author has an hindex of 20, co-authored 85 publications receiving 1118 citations. Previous affiliations of Ruth Northway include University Hospital of Wales & University of South Wales.

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The learning curve: the advantages and disadvantages in the use of focus groups as a method of data collection.

TL;DR: The complexities and practicalities of using focus groups in research, with reference to a study of palliative care services, are explored.
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Disability and oppression: some implications for nurses and nursing.

TL;DR: It is argued that if nurses and the nursing profession are to challenge and reduce oppression then this should be via a process of awareness of the nature of disability, reflection on practice and development in partnership.
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Diabetes in people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of the literature

TL;DR: An analysis of the evidence related to the prevalence of diabetes in people with intellectual disabilities (ID), their experiences of their condition and treatment and those of their carers and the feasibility of adapting current mainstream diabetes management programmes for these individuals is presented.
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Disability, nursing research and the importance of reflexivity.

TL;DR: It is concluded that a failure to address issues via a process of critical reflection may mean that nursing research is viewed as unhelpful by disabled people, which has implications for nursing practice.