Heather Buchanan
Biographic Data
| ID | 3799708 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Heather Buchanan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Heather |
| FAMILY NAME | Buchanan |
| SIGNATURE | BUCHANAN H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nottingham |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0714-5830 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Are dental‐related psychological variables important for dental attendance in China? A cross‐sectional study
Our preliminary findings show dental-related psychological factors are related to dental attendance and these should be explored further in a larger sample
Using online blogs to explore positive outcomes after burn injuries
This study uses blog analysis, a new and novel technique, to explore the positive outcomes experienced by burn survivors. This study examined 10 burn survivor blogs to offer a unique, longitudinal insight into burn survivor recovery. Using thematic analysis, three themes emerged: shift in self-perception, enhanced relationships and a change in life outlook. Many of these themes contained stories and experiences unique to a traumatic burn injury, …
The experiences of older adults living with an appearance altering burn injury: An exploratory qualitative study
Advances in medical treatment mean more older people are living with burn injuries. However, little is known about experiences and support needs of this group. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of semi-structured interviews with 10 burn survivors aged 51-71 years identified four themes: time and adjusting to an altered appearance; living with a visible difference in the eyes of others; me, myself and I; importance of maintaining appearance…
Introduction to Professionalization of Evaluation in Canada
In 2010, after many years of discussion, planning, and consultation, the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) launched a voluntary program to provide members with a professional designation—the Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation. This special issue of the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation aims to provide the reader with an in-depth understanding of issues surrounding the inspiration, development, implementation, and continuous improvement …
A Made-in-Canada Credential: Developing an Evaluation Professional Designation
Following extensive research and consultations, the governing body of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) announced in October 2007 “that there is member support to pursue a system of professional designations for evaluators in Canada.” Some 19 months later it introduced a new voluntary service for its members, a Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation. From an acknowledged bias of one of the CE architects, this article reflects on its developm…
Introduction à la professionnalisation de l’évaluation au Canada
Suivant plusieurs annees de discussions, de planification, et de consultations, c’est en 2010 que la Societe canadienne d’evaluation (SCE) lance un programme volontaire qui permettra a ses membres d’obtenir le titre professionnel d’Evaluateur accredite (EA). Ce numero special de la Revue canadienne d’evaluation de programme permettra au lecteur d’approfondir ses connaissances au sujet des enjeux lies a l’inspiration, au developpement, a l’implant…
Evaluator Competencies: The Canadian Experience
This article examines the development and adoption of competencies in Canada, created as a key foundation of the Credentialed Evaluator designation under the auspices of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES). Following a brief description of the Canadian evaluation context and issues that led to the competencies’ development, this article reviews the development process. The approved Competencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice are presented wit…
Further evidence of reliability and validity of the Huntington’s disease quality of life battery for carers: Italian and French translations
All the burden on all the carers’: Exploring quality of life with family caregivers of Huntington’s disease patients
Self-efficacy and Oral Hygiene Beliefs about Toothbrushing in Dental Patients: A Model-guided Study
Building on previous research on psychosocial variables associated with oral hygiene behavior, this study examined the ability of Health Belief Model variables (perceived benefits, barriers, susceptibility, severity) and self-efficacy beliefs about toothbrushing to inform prevalence of dental caries and toothbrushing frequency. To accomplish this goal, a sample of 125 dental patients completed self-report questionnaires and provided data on demog…
Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington's disease online support group
Using online blogs to explore positive outcomes after burn injuries
This study uses blog analysis, a new and novel technique, to explore the positive outcomes experienced by burn survivors. This study examined 10 burn survivor blogs to offer a unique, longitudinal insight into burn survivor recovery. Using thematic analysis, three themes emerged: shift in self-perception, enhanced relationships and a change in life outlook. Many of these themes contained stories and experiences unique to a traumatic burn injury, …
The experiences of older adults living with an appearance altering burn injury: An exploratory qualitative study
Advances in medical treatment mean more older people are living with burn injuries. However, little is known about experiences and support needs of this group. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of semi-structured interviews with 10 burn survivors aged 51-71 years identified four themes: time and adjusting to an altered appearance; living with a visible difference in the eyes of others; me, myself and I; importance of maintaining appearance…
Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington's disease online support group
All the burden on all the carers’: Exploring quality of life with family caregivers of Huntington’s disease patients
Self-efficacy and Oral Hygiene Beliefs about Toothbrushing in Dental Patients: A Model-guided Study
Building on previous research on psychosocial variables associated with oral hygiene behavior, this study examined the ability of Health Belief Model variables (perceived benefits, barriers, susceptibility, severity) and self-efficacy beliefs about toothbrushing to inform prevalence of dental caries and toothbrushing frequency. To accomplish this goal, a sample of 125 dental patients completed self-report questionnaires and provided data on demog…
Further evidence of reliability and validity of the Huntington’s disease quality of life battery for carers: Italian and French translations
Evaluator Competencies: The Canadian Experience
This article examines the development and adoption of competencies in Canada, created as a key foundation of the Credentialed Evaluator designation under the auspices of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES). Following a brief description of the Canadian evaluation context and issues that led to the competencies’ development, this article reviews the development process. The approved Competencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice are presented wit…
Introduction to Professionalization of Evaluation in Canada
In 2010, after many years of discussion, planning, and consultation, the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) launched a voluntary program to provide members with a professional designation—the Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation. This special issue of the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation aims to provide the reader with an in-depth understanding of issues surrounding the inspiration, development, implementation, and continuous improvement …
A Made-in-Canada Credential: Developing an Evaluation Professional Designation
Following extensive research and consultations, the governing body of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) announced in October 2007 “that there is member support to pursue a system of professional designations for evaluators in Canada.” Some 19 months later it introduced a new voluntary service for its members, a Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation. From an acknowledged bias of one of the CE architects, this article reflects on its developm…
Introduction à la professionnalisation de l’évaluation au Canada
Suivant plusieurs annees de discussions, de planification, et de consultations, c’est en 2010 que la Societe canadienne d’evaluation (SCE) lance un programme volontaire qui permettra a ses membres d’obtenir le titre professionnel d’Evaluateur accredite (EA). Ce numero special de la Revue canadienne d’evaluation de programme permettra au lecteur d’approfondir ses connaissances au sujet des enjeux lies a l’inspiration, au developpement, a l’implant…
Using online blogs to explore positive outcomes after burn injuries
This study uses blog analysis, a new and novel technique, to explore the positive outcomes experienced by burn survivors. This study examined 10 burn survivor blogs to offer a unique, longitudinal insight into burn survivor recovery. Using thematic analysis, three themes emerged: shift in self-perception, enhanced relationships and a change in life outlook. Many of these themes contained stories and experiences unique to a traumatic burn injury, …
The experiences of older adults living with an appearance altering burn injury: An exploratory qualitative study
Advances in medical treatment mean more older people are living with burn injuries. However, little is known about experiences and support needs of this group. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of semi-structured interviews with 10 burn survivors aged 51-71 years identified four themes: time and adjusting to an altered appearance; living with a visible difference in the eyes of others; me, myself and I; importance of maintaining appearance…
Are dental‐related psychological variables important for dental attendance in China? A cross‐sectional study
Our preliminary findings show dental-related psychological factors are related to dental attendance and these should be explored further in a larger sample
Medicine (8 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Political science (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Evaluation and Performance Assessment (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Disease (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works)