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Jennifer Kirton

Dr Jennifer Kirton
BSc, MSc, PhD

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Jennifer.Kirton@liverpool.ac.uk

+44 (0)151 795 5364 Ext. 5364

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2024

Shining a Light in COVID-19 Darkness

Jack, B. A., Kirton, J. A., Groves, K. E., Abrams, M., Bray, D. G., & Lloyd-Williams, M. (n.d.). Shining a Light in COVID-19 Darkness. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 12(1), 45-60. doi:10.1558/hscc.27096

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10.1558/hscc.27096
Journal article

Working on the Clinical Frontline During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jack, B. A., Kirton, J. A., Groves, K. E., Abrams, M., Bray, D. G., & Lloyd-Williams, M. (n.d.). Working on the Clinical Frontline During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 12(1), 30-44. doi:10.1558/hscc.26991

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10.1558/hscc.26991
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2023

How parents share and limit their child's access to information about COVID-19: A mixed methods online survey study.

Garcia de Avila, M. A., Carter, B., Blake, L., Saron, H., Kirton, J., Protheroe, J., . . . Bray, L. (2023). How parents share and limit their child's access to information about COVID-19: A mixed methods online survey study.. Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and community, 27(1), 116-127. doi:10.1177/13674935211046724

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10.1177/13674935211046724
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The diagnostic experience for people with MND and their caregivers in the U.K.

O'Brien, M. R., McDermott, C., Aoun, S., Oliver, D., & Kirton, J. A. (2023). The diagnostic experience for people with MND and their caregivers in the U.K.. Journal of the neurological sciences, 444, 120483. doi:10.1016/j.jns.2022.120483

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10.1016/j.jns.2022.120483
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2022

2021

Children's pictures of COVID-19 and measures to mitigate its spread: An international qualitative study

Bray, L., Blake, L., Protheroe, J., Nafria, B., Garcia de Avila, M. A., Angstrom-Brannstrom, C., . . . Carter, B. (2021). Children's pictures of COVID-19 and measures to mitigate its spread: An international qualitative study. HEALTH EDUCATION JOURNAL, 80(7), 811-832. doi:10.1177/00178969211019459

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10.1177/00178969211019459
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"People play it down and tell me it can't kill people, but I know people are dying each day". Children's health literacy relating to a global pandemic (COVID-19); an international cross sectional study

Bray, L., Carter, B., Blake, L., Saron, H., Kirton, J. A., Robichaud, F., . . . Protheroe, J. (2021). "People play it down and tell me it can't kill people, but I know people are dying each day". Children's health literacy relating to a global pandemic (COVID-19); an international cross sectional study. PLOS ONE, 16(2). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0246405

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10.1371/journal.pone.0246405
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2020

A study of childhood cancer survivors' engagement with long-term follow-up care: 'To attend or not to attend, that is the question'

Knighting, K., Kirton, J. A., Thorp, N., Hayden, J., Appleton, L., & Bray, L. (2020). A study of childhood cancer survivors' engagement with long-term follow-up care: 'To attend or not to attend, that is the question'. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING, 45. doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2020.101728

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10.1016/j.ejon.2020.101728
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Ability of the wider dental team to triage patients with acute conditions: a qualitative study

Kirton, J. A., Thompson, W., Pearce, M., & Brown, J. M. (2020). Ability of the wider dental team to triage patients with acute conditions: a qualitative study. BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL, 228(2), 103-107. doi:10.1038/s41415-020-1199-1

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10.1038/s41415-020-1199-1
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2019

A Network Approach to Neonatal Palliative Care Education: Impact on Knowledge, Efficacy, and Clinical Practice.

Knighting, K., Kirton, J., Silverio, S. A., & Shaw, B. N. J. (2019). A Network Approach to Neonatal Palliative Care Education: Impact on Knowledge, Efficacy, and Clinical Practice.. The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursing, 33(4), 350-360. doi:10.1097/jpn.0000000000000437

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10.1097/jpn.0000000000000437
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2018

Student nurse non-attendance in relation to academic performance and progression

Levshankova, C., Hirons, D., Kirton, J. A., Knighting, K., & Jinks, A. M. (2018). Student nurse non-attendance in relation to academic performance and progression. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 60, 151-156. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2017.10.006

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10.1016/j.nedt.2017.10.006
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2017

An evaluation of National Health Service England's Care Maker Programme: A mixed-methods analysis

Zubairu, K., Christiansen, A., Kirkcaldy, A., Kirton, J. A., Kelly, C. A., Simpson, P., . . . Brown, J. M. (2017). An evaluation of National Health Service England's Care Maker Programme: A mixed-methods analysis. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 26(23-24), 4634-4645. doi:10.1111/jocn.13809

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10.1111/jocn.13809
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Paramedics and their role in end-of-life care: perceptions and confidence

Kirk, A., Crompton, P. W., Knighting, K., Kirton, J., & Jack, B. (2017). Paramedics and their role in end-of-life care: perceptions and confidence. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 9(2), 71-79. doi:10.12968/jpar.2017.9.2.71

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10.12968/jpar.2017.9.2.71
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2016

An investigation of the clinical experiences of dentists within the national dental foundation training programme in the North West of England

Palmer, N. O. A., Kirton, J. A., & Speechley, D. (2016). An investigation of the clinical experiences of dentists within the national dental foundation training programme in the North West of England. BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL, 221(6), 323-328. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2016.683

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10.1038/sj.bdj.2016.683
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Improving end of life care in care homes; an evaluation of the six steps to success programme

O'Brien, M., Kirton, J., Knighting, K., Roe, B., & Jack, B. (2016). Improving end of life care in care homes; an evaluation of the six steps to success programme. BMC PALLIATIVE CARE, 15. doi:10.1186/s12904-016-0123-6

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10.1186/s12904-016-0123-6
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Development of a Rheumatology-specific Patient Concerns Inventory and Its Use in the Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic Setting

Ahmed, A. E., Lowe, D., Kirton, J. A., O'Brien, M. R., Mediana, A., Frankland, H., . . . Moots, R. J. (2016). Development of a Rheumatology-specific Patient Concerns Inventory and Its Use in the Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic Setting. JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, 43(4), 779-787. doi:10.3899/jrheum.150068

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10.3899/jrheum.150068
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2015

The personal value of being part of a Tropical Health Education Trust (THET) links programme to develop a palliative care degree programme in Sub Saharan Africa: a descriptive study of the views of volunteer UK health care professionals

Jack, B. A., Kirton, J. A., Downing, J., & Frame, K. (2015). The personal value of being part of a Tropical Health Education Trust (THET) links programme to develop a palliative care degree programme in Sub Saharan Africa: a descriptive study of the views of volunteer UK health care professionals. GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH, 11. doi:10.1186/s12992-015-0136-6

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10.1186/s12992-015-0136-6
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Delivering compassionate care: the enablers and barriers.

Christiansen, A., O'Brien, M. R., Kirton, J. A., Zubairu, K., & Bray, L. (2015). Delivering compassionate care: the enablers and barriers.. British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing), 24(16), 833-837. doi:10.12968/bjon.2015.24.16.833

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10.12968/bjon.2015.24.16.833
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DEVELOPMENT OF A RHEUMATOLOGY- SPECIFIC PATIENT CONCERNS INVENTORY (PCI) AND ITS USE IN THE RHEUMATOLOGY OUTPATIENT CLINIC SETTING

Ahmed, A., Rogers, S., Bruce, H., Kennedy, T., Kirton, J., O'Brien, M., . . . Moots, R. (2015). DEVELOPMENT OF A RHEUMATOLOGY- SPECIFIC PATIENT CONCERNS INVENTORY (PCI) AND ITS USE IN THE RHEUMATOLOGY OUTPATIENT CLINIC SETTING. In ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES Vol. 74 (pp. 315-316). doi:10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.5947

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10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.5947
Conference Paper

2014

Issues concerning recruitment, retention and attrition of student nurses in the 1950/60s: A comparative study

Jinks, A. M., Richardson, K., Jones, C., & Kirton, J. A. (2014). Issues concerning recruitment, retention and attrition of student nurses in the 1950/60s: A comparative study. NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE, 14(6), 641-647. doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2014.07.002

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10.1016/j.nepr.2014.07.002
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EMPOWERING CARE HOME STAFF TO DELIVER QUALITY END OF LIFE CARE: THE IMPACT OF THE SIX STEPS TO SUCCESS PROGRAMME ON END OF LIFE CARE IN CARE HOMES IN NORTH WEST ENGLAND

O'Brien, M., Kirton, J., Knighting, K., Gandy, R., Jack, B., Roe, B., . . . Horgan, E. (2014). EMPOWERING CARE HOME STAFF TO DELIVER QUALITY END OF LIFE CARE: THE IMPACT OF THE SIX STEPS TO SUCCESS PROGRAMME ON END OF LIFE CARE IN CARE HOMES IN NORTH WEST ENGLAND. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A32.2-A32. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.89

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10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.89
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THE IMPACT OF BEING PART OF A THET LINKS PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP A PALLIATIVE CARE DEGREE PROGRAM IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA

Jack, B., Kirton, J., & Frame, K. (2014). THE IMPACT OF BEING PART OF A THET LINKS PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP A PALLIATIVE CARE DEGREE PROGRAM IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A34.2-A34. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.95

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10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.95
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The role of professional education in developing compassionate practitioners: A mixed methods study exploring the perceptions xof health professionals and pre-registration students

Bray, L., O'Brien, M. R., Kirton, J., Zubairu, K., & Christiansen, A. (2014). The role of professional education in developing compassionate practitioners: A mixed methods study exploring the perceptions xof health professionals and pre-registration students. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 34(3), 480-486. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2013.06.017

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10.1016/j.nedt.2013.06.017
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2013

Enhancing communication with distressed patients, families and colleagues: The value of the Simple Skills Secrets model of communication for the nursing and healthcare workforce

Jack, B. A., O'Brien, M. R., Kirton, J. A., Marley, K., Whelan, A., Baldry, C. R., & Groves, K. E. (2013). Enhancing communication with distressed patients, families and colleagues: The value of the Simple Skills Secrets model of communication for the nursing and healthcare workforce. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 33(12), 1550-1556. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2013.01.005

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10.1016/j.nedt.2013.01.005
Journal article

Nursing students’ attitudes toward patient-centred care in the United Kingdom

Jinks, A. M., Cotton, A., Murphy, P., & Kirton, J. (n.d.). Nursing students’ attitudes toward patient-centred care in the United Kingdom. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 3(12). doi:10.5430/jnep.v3n12p116

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10.5430/jnep.v3n12p116
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A national evaluation of workplace-based assessment tools (WPBAs) in foundation dental training: a UK study. Effective and useful but do they provide an equitable training experience?

Kirton, J. A., Palmer, N. O. A., Grieveson, B., & Balmer, M. C. (2013). A national evaluation of workplace-based assessment tools (WPBAs) in foundation dental training: a UK study. Effective and useful but do they provide an equitable training experience?. BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL, 214(6), 305-309. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.302

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10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.302
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2012

The training needs and career intentions of staff grade and associate specialist doctors

Brown, J., Kirton, J., Shaw, N. J., Murphy, P., & Clarke, R. (2012). The training needs and career intentions of staff grade and associate specialist doctors. BRITISH JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, 73(9), 521-525. doi:10.12968/hmed.2012.73.9.521

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10.12968/hmed.2012.73.9.521
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A study identifying the difficulties healthcare students have in their role as a healthcare student when, they are also an informal carer

Kirton, J. A., Richardson, K., Jack, B. A., & Jinks, A. M. (2012). A study identifying the difficulties healthcare students have in their role as a healthcare student when, they are also an informal carer. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 32(6), 641-646. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2012.01.010

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10.1016/j.nedt.2012.01.010
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The personal value of being a palliative care Community Volunteer Worker in Uganda: A qualitative study

Jack, B. A., Kirton, J. A., Birakurataki, J., & Merriman, A. (2012). The personal value of being a palliative care Community Volunteer Worker in Uganda: A qualitative study. PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 26(5), 753-759. doi:10.1177/0269216311413628

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10.1177/0269216311413628
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‘Me I feel proud in my uniform’: the personal value of being a palliative care community volunteer

Jack, B., Kirton, J., Merriman, A., & Birakurataki, J. (2012). ‘Me I feel proud in my uniform’: the personal value of being a palliative care community volunteer. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 2(Suppl 1), A27.3-A28. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2012-000196.80

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10.1136/bmjspcare-2012-000196.80
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Why do students fail to disclose health problems?

Devereux, J., Hosgood, P., Kirton, J., Jack, B. A., & Jinks, A. M. (2012). Why do students fail to disclose health problems?. Nursing times, 108(1-2), 18-20.

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Care of patients with neurological conditions: the impact of a Generic Neurology Nursing Service development on patients and their carers

Kirton, J. A., Jack, B. A., O'Brien, M. R., & Roe, B. (2012). Care of patients with neurological conditions: the impact of a Generic Neurology Nursing Service development on patients and their carers. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 21(1-2), 207-215. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03684.x

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10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03684.x
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2011

A marriage of convenience? A qualitative study of colleague supervision of master's level dissertations

Kirton, J., Straker, K., Brown, J., Jack, B., & Jinks, A. (2011). A marriage of convenience? A qualitative study of colleague supervision of master's level dissertations. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 31(8), 861-865. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2010.12.025

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10.1016/j.nedt.2010.12.025
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'A bridge to the hospice': The impact of a Community Volunteer Programme in Uganda

Jack, B. A., Kirton, J., Birakurataki, J., & Merriman, A. (2011). 'A bridge to the hospice': The impact of a Community Volunteer Programme in Uganda. PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 25(7), 706-715. doi:10.1177/0269216310397566

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10.1177/0269216310397566
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Evaluation of workplace based assessment tools in dental foundation training

Grieveson, B., Kirton, J. A., Palmer, N. O. A., & Balmer, M. C. (2011). Evaluation of workplace based assessment tools in dental foundation training. BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL, 211(4). doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2011.681

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10.1038/sj.bdj.2011.681
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2010

An evaluation of an online numeracy assessment tool.

Warburton, P., Sherrington, S., Kirton, J., Ryland, I., & Jinks, A. (2010). An evaluation of an online numeracy assessment tool.. Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987), 24(30), 62-68. doi:10.7748/ns.24.30.62.s54

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10.7748/ns.24.30.62.s54
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