Professor Jayne Donaldson

Dean of Faculty Health Sciences & Sport

Health Sciences Stirling Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA

Professor Jayne Donaldson

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About me

Professor Jayne Donaldson is a Registered Nurse and Registered Nurse Teacher, and  research and innovation interests in healthcare services provision, particularly in terms of the quality and effectiveness of care interventions and provision, and service redesign and improvement.  Jayne has held a few Senior Management positions within the Scottish healthcare and Higher Education sector, and is a member of Council of Deans Health Scotland and UK. She was appointed to the Research Excellence Framework for Allied Health, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy, panel UoA3 for REF 2021.

Jayne has extensive experience in systematic reviewing, and these have included debridement of surgical wounds, the use of herbal medicines in the treatment of psoriasis, and the effectiveness of hospital-based alcohol brief interventions (on going).  Jayne's research interests have used mixed methods and randomised control trials, and has successful PhD/Clinical Doctorate student completions and external/internal examinations for PhD, Clinical Doctorate and Professional Doctorate students. Jayne's current personal research projects includes the diagnostic accuracy of a biopsy technique used in prostate cancer, ambulance call out mechanisms. Jayne was a co-author of Cancer Nursing Career, a UK-wide e-learning package within Health Education England platform.

Research projects (5)

Evaluation of an Equine Assisted Learning Programme for School Children and Young People
PI: Professor Jayne Donaldson
Funded by: Equitots Lanarkshire Community Interest Group
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Translate, educate and empower nurses to improve cancer care
PI:
Funded by: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
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SAS New Clinical Response Model
PI: Dr Kathleen Stoddart
Funded by: Scottish Ambulance Service
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Comparing the Diagnostic Accuracy of Biopsy Techniques for Prostate Cancer
PI: Professor Jayne Donaldson
Funded by: NHS Ayrshire & Arran
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Evidence of the Effectiveness and Patient Experience of Formalized Social Support for People with a Diagnosis of Heart Failure
PI: Dr Michelle Roxburgh
Funded by: Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
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Outputs (49)

Article

Assessment of patients with head and neck cancer using the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory: Results of a study into its comprehensiveness, comprehensibility and relevance to clinical practice

Toft K, Best C & Donaldson J (2024) Assessment of patients with head and neck cancer using the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory: Results of a study into its comprehensiveness, comprehensibility and relevance to clinical practice. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorder. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.13026

Conference Paper (published)

Cancer progression: capturing the concerns of patients living with cancer recurrence- study protocol of a mixed methods sequential explanatory study

Stewart R, Humphris G, Donaldson J & Cruickshank S (2022) Cancer progression: capturing the concerns of patients living with cancer recurrence- study protocol of a mixed methods sequential explanatory study. In: volume 4, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 29.08.2022-01.09.2022. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research, p. e084. https://doi.org/10.1097/or9.0000000000000084

Research Report

The Scottish Ambulance Service New Clinical Response Model Evaluation Report

Stoddart K, Cowie J, Robertson T, Bugge C, Donaldson J & Andreis F (2019) The Scottish Ambulance Service New Clinical Response Model Evaluation Report [NCRM report for SAS]. Scottish Ambulance Service. Stirling. https://scottishamb-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/scottish-ambulance-service-clinical-model-credited-with-saving-43-percent-more-lives

Conference Paper (published)

Learning Analytics Suggest A Positive Experience

McLaren J, Donaldson J & Smith S (2018) Learning Analytics Suggest A Positive Experience. In: Ntalianis K, Andreatos A & Sgouropoulou C (eds.) Proceedings of the 17th European Conference on e-learning. 17th European Conference on e-learning, University of West Attica, Greece, 01.11.2018-02.11.2018. Reading: Academic Conference and Publishing International, pp. 670-678. http://www.academic-bookshop.com/ourshop/prod_6572204-ECEL-2018-PDF-Proceedings-of-the-17th-European-Conference-on-eLearning.html

Book Chapter

Preparation for transition to leadership in qualified practice

Donaldson J & Sabin M (2017) Preparation for transition to leadership in qualified practice. In: Taylor R & Webster-Henderson B (eds.) The Essentials of Nursing Leadership. London: SAGE, pp. 144-158. https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/the-essentials-of-nursing-leadership/book244421#description

Article

Self-management of coronary heart disease in older patients after elective percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

Dawkes S, Smith GD, Elliott L, Raeside R & Donaldson J (2016) Self-management of coronary heart disease in older patients after elective percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, 13 (5), pp. 393-400. http://www.jgc301.com/en/article/doi/10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2016.05.010; https://doi.org/10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2016.05.010

Conference Abstract

Angina Management is Poor After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Dawkes S, Smith GD, Raeside R, Elliott L & Donaldson J (2016) Angina Management is Poor After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. 69th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2016, Montreal, Quebec, 22/10/2016 - 25/10/2016. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 32 (10, Supplement 1). http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0828282X1630770X; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2016.07.548

Conference Abstract

Angina Management is Poor After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Dawkes S, Donaldson J, Elliott L & Raeside R (2016) Angina Management is Poor After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. 64th Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting and the International Society for Heart Research Australasian Section Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, Australia, 04/08/2016 - 07/08/2016. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 25 (Supplement 2), p. S323. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1443950616310344; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.767

Conference Abstract

A randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of using patient reported needs and psychological information to guide care in a breast cancer follow-up clinic

Cruickshank S, Barber M, Donaldson J, Raeside R & Gray M (2015) A randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of using patient reported needs and psychological information to guide care in a breast cancer follow-up clinic. International Conference on Cancer Nursing 2015, Vancouver, Canada, 08/07/2015 - 11/07/2015. Cancer Nursing, 38 (4S), pp. S34-S35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000000287; https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000000287

Article

Exploring the opinions of registered nurses working in a clinical transfusion environment on the contribution of e-learning to personal learning and clinical practice: Results of a small scale educational research study

Cottrell S & Donaldson J (2013) Exploring the opinions of registered nurses working in a clinical transfusion environment on the contribution of e-learning to personal learning and clinical practice: Results of a small scale educational research study. Nurse Education in Practice, 13 (3), pp. 221-227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2013.01.014

Research Report

Leadership in Compassionate Care: Final Report 2012

Adamson E, Dewar B, Donaldson J, Gentleman M, Gray M, Horsburgh D, King L, Kalorkoti J, MacArthur J, Maclean M, McCrossan G, McIntosh I, Ross J, Pullin S & Sloan S (2012) Leadership in Compassionate Care: Final Report 2012. Edinburgh Napier University. NHS Lothian. http://www.napier.ac.uk/~/media/worktribe/output-192596/compcarefinreptallapr13pdf

Article

Debridement for surgical wounds

Smith F, Dryburgh N, Donaldson J & Mitchell M (2011) Debridement for surgical wounds. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2011 (5), Art. No.: CD006214. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006214.pub3

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Evaluation of the physician assistant (Anaesthesia) practitioner project

Gray M, Donaldson JH, Hendry S, McKeown D, Page L, Scholes J & Smith FC (2010) Evaluation of the physician assistant (Anaesthesia) practitioner project. RCN International Nursing Research Conference, 31.05.2010-31.05.2010. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5977

Book Chapter

Maintaining a safe environment

Donaldson J (2009) Maintaining a safe environment. In: Docherty C & McCallum J (eds.) Foundation Clinical Nursing Skills. Clinical Nursing Skills Series. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 113-162.

Article

Debridement for surgical wounds

Dryburgh N, Smith F, Donaldson J & Mitchell M (2008) Debridement for surgical wounds. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2008 (3), Art. No.: CD006214. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006214.pub2

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Are student nurses safe transfusion practitioners?

Donaldson JH, Pirie L & Smith FC (2008) Are student nurses safe transfusion practitioners?. 1st International Congress of the Croatian Nurses Society of Anaesthesia, Reanimation, Intensive Care and Transfusion, Croatia, 30.04.2008-30.04.2008. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5981

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Interim evaluation-Physician's assistant (Anaesthesia)

Gray M, Donaldson JH, Page L, Henry S & Smith FC (2007) Interim evaluation-Physician's assistant (Anaesthesia). Physicians Assistants in NHS Scotland, Polmont, UK, 01.10.2007-03.10.2007. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5984

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Debridement for surgical wounds: A Cochrane Systematic Review

Dryburgh N, Donaldson JH, Mitchell M & Smith FC (1900) Debridement for surgical wounds: A Cochrane Systematic Review. Scottish NMAHP Research into Practice Conference, 31.10.2007-31.10.2007. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5983

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Debridement of surgical wounds: a Cochrane systematic review

Donaldson JH, Dryburgh N, Mitchell M & Smith FC (2007) Debridement of surgical wounds: a Cochrane systematic review. 17th Conference of the European Wound Management Association, Glasgow, 02.05.2007-04.05.2007. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5988

Article

Debridement for surgical wounds

Dryburgh N, Donaldson J, Mitchell M & Smith F (2006) Debridement for surgical wounds. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006 (4), Art. No.: CD006214. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006214

Conference Paper (published)

Recognising acute illness and deterioration (R.A.I.D.): A blended learning module

Smith F & Donaldson J (2006) Recognising acute illness and deterioration (R.A.I.D.): A blended learning module. In: Remenyi D (ed.) Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL 2006). 5th European Conference on e-Learning, University of Winchester, 11.09.2006-12.09.2006. Reading: Academic Conferences Limited, pp. 356-364.

Conference Paper (unpublished)

The "softer" side of simulation: developing key transferable skills

Donaldson JH, McCrossan G & Smith FC (2005) The "softer" side of simulation: developing key transferable skills. Annual Clinical Skills Unites National Conference, Robert Gordon University, 30.09.2005-30.09.2005. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5994

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Using simulated practice and peer review to enhance employability skills

Donaldson JH, McCrossan G, Smith FC & Howson F (2005) Using simulated practice and peer review to enhance employability skills. Using the Curriculum to address the needs of Individual Students: Staff Conference, 30.06.2005-30.06.2005. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5995