I moved from South India to Inverness in November 2011. My background is nursing and I have been involved with practice, management, education and research supervision within nursing academia at the Christian Medical College, Vellore (http://www.cmch-vellore.edu/) for over two decades as Professor in Nursing. I have taught a range of subjects both to under graduate and post graduate students. My PhD from the Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne work was a Qualitative study on risk perception in older South Asians with Type 2 Diabetes in the United Kingdom. I am based in the Highland Campus as Lecturer on the MSc in Health and Wellbeing of the Older Person and PG Module coordinator for Anticipating and Enhancing care of a person with dementia in practice settings. More recently, I led the development of a strategic and distinctive undergraduate dementia curriculum called Being Dementia Smart that is embedded throughout the pre reg programme based on the Promoting Excellence Framework. I have been recognised as a Senior Fellow of the UK higher Education Academy in Jan 2016. I am a peer reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal of Advanced Nursing and am on the editorial board of the International Journal of Older People Nursing. My professional affiliations and membership is inclusive of the Nurse Leader Member of the Phi Mu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. My teaching and research collaborations are with NHS Highland, Alzheimer Scotland and Diabetes Scotland.
To ensure high quality education, my teaching and research are linked closely. My research interests include Ageing, Sensory impairement in older people, Dementia, Diabetes, NCDs, End of Life care, Global Health, Ethniicty and Health, Risk, Nurse Education inclusive of internationalisation and Nurse migration.
Human Dignity Narratives and Nurse Education: Promoting Dignity within the Co-produced Care of Older Adults
PI: Dr Leah Macaden
Funded by: Scottish Crucible
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Sensory Impairment and Pharmaceutical Care: What are the needs of older people receiving polypharmacy?
PI: Dr Annetta Smith
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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ChimiKum at Home
PI: Dr Leah Macaden
Funded by: Diabetes UK
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Article
Macaden L, Washington M, Smith A, Thooya V, Selvam SP, George N & Mony P (2017) Continuing Professional Development: Needs, Facilitators and Barriers of Registered Nurses in India in Rural and Remote Settings: Findings from a Cross Sectional Survey. Open Journal of Nursing, 7 (8), Art. No.: 78795. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojn.2017.78069
Article
Learning and unlearning dignity in care: Experiential and experimental educational approaches
Kyle R, Medford W, Blundell J, Webster E, Munoz SA & Macaden L (2017) Learning and unlearning dignity in care: Experiential and experimental educational approaches. Nurse Education in Practice, 25, pp. 50-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2017.05.001
Article
Quality of Life using AQLQ (S), ACT and GINA in patients with bronchial asthma in South India
Macaden L, John P & Christopher D (2017) Quality of Life using AQLQ (S), ACT and GINA in patients with bronchial asthma in South India. Innovational Journal of Nursing and Healthcare, 3 (2), pp. 76-84.
Article
Using the Six Senses Framework to enrich care
Jamieson J & Macaden L (2017) Using the Six Senses Framework to enrich care. Australian Journal of Dementia Care, 6 (2), pp. 31-34. http://journalofdementiacare.com/
Article
Student nurses' perceptions of dignity in the care of older people
Macaden L, Kyle R, Medford W, Blundell J, Munoz S & Webster E (2017) Student nurses' perceptions of dignity in the care of older people. British Journal of Nursing, 26 (5), pp. 274-280. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2017.26.5.274
Article
Revealing student nurses' perceptions of human dignity through curriculum co-design
Munoz S, Macaden L, Kyle R & Webster E (2017) Revealing student nurses' perceptions of human dignity through curriculum co-design. Social Science and Medicine, 174, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.12.011
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Being Dementia Smart (BDS): A Dementia Nurse Education Journey in Scotland
Macaden L (2016) Being Dementia Smart (BDS): A Dementia Nurse Education Journey in Scotland. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 13 (1). https://doi.org/10.1515/ijnes-2015-0019
Article
A Diabetes Scotland initiative: Diabetes and Me - diabetes support through community engagement
McGlynn L, Macaden L & Seneviratne P (2016) A Diabetes Scotland initiative: Diabetes and Me - diabetes support through community engagement. Diabetes and Primary Care, 18 (2), pp. 80-85. http://www.diabetesandprimarycare.co.uk/journal-content/view/a-diabetes-scotland-initiative-diabetes-and-me-diabetes-support-through-community-engagement
Article
Schoultz M, Macaden L & Watson A (2016) Co-Designing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Services in Scotland: Findings from A Nationwide Survey. BMC Health Services Research, 16 (1), Art. No.: 231. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-016-1490-7
Article
Schoultz M, Macaden L & Hubbard G (2016) Participants’ perspectives on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for inflammatory bowel disease: a qualitative study nested within a pilot randomised controlled trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2 (1), Art. No.: 3. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-015-0041-z
Meeting Abstract
Co-designing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) services in Scotland: the patients’ perspective
Schoultz M, Macaden L & Watson A (2015) Co-designing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) services in Scotland: the patients’ perspective. 2nd Digestive Disorders Federation Conference, London, 22/06/2015 - 25/06/2015. Gut, 64 (6 - Supp.1), pp. A237-A237. http://gut.bmj.com/content/64/Suppl_1.toc; https://doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2015-309861.507
Article
A Conceptual Model on Risk Perception Among Older South Asians with Type 2 Diabetes
Macaden L & Clarke CL (2014) A Conceptual Model on Risk Perception Among Older South Asians with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Diabetes Nursing, 18 (9), pp. 371-377. http://www.thejournalofdiabetesnursing.co.uk/journal-content/view/a-conceptual-model-on-risk-perception-among-older-south-asian-people-with-type-2-diabetes
Article
Delirium in older people in hospital: an education programme
Varghese N, Macaden L, Premkumar B, Mathews P & Kumar S (2014) Delirium in older people in hospital: an education programme. British Journal of Nursing, 23 (13), pp. 704-709. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2014.23.13.704
Authored Book
Nursing Management: Concepts & Skills (Including Ward Management)
Churness V & Macaden L (2012) Nursing Management: Concepts & Skills (Including Ward Management). Chennai, India: Ecumenical Book Services.
Book Chapter
Macaden L (2011) Research in Nursing. In: David S, Brown A, Nelson B, Banerjee A & Anantharaman V (eds.) Textbook of Emergency Medicine - Vol. 1 & 2. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins: Delhi, India. http://lwwindia.co.in/book/9788184732023/textbook-emergency-medicine.aspx
Book Chapter
Macaden L (2011) Research in Nursing. In: David S, Brown A, Nelson B, Banerjee A & Anantharaman V (eds.) Textbook of Emergency Medicine: Volumes 1 & 2. Delhi, India: Wolters Kluwer, pp. 1263-1270. http://www.lwwindia.co.in/book/9788184732023/textbook-emergency-medicine.aspx
Article
Macaden L & Clarke CL (2010) The influence of locus of control on risk perception in older South Asian people with Type 2 diabetes in the UK. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare of Chronic Illness, 2 (2), pp. 144-152. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-9824.2010.01054.x
Book Review
Hospitals Designing for Healing
Macaden L (2010) Hospitals Designing for Healing. Review of:
G. D. Kunders. Prism Publications (2009). ISBN-13: 978-8172865702. Current Medical Issues, 12 (3), pp. 38-38.
Thesis
Risk perception in older South Asians with Type 2 Diabetes in the United Kingdom
Macaden L (2007) Risk perception in older South Asians with Type 2 Diabetes in the United Kingdom. Doctor of Philosophy. Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne..
Article
Variations in Risk Perception: South Asians living in the UK and their health care professionals
Macaden L (2007) Variations in Risk Perception: South Asians living in the UK and their health care professionals. Diabetes Voice, 52 (1), pp. 13-16. http://www.idf.org/diabetesvoice/articles/variations-in-risk-perception-south-asians-living-in-the-uk-and-their-healthcare-profession
Article
Risk perception among older South Asian people in the UK with Type 2 Diabetes
Macaden L & Clarke CL (2006) Risk perception among older South Asian people in the UK with Type 2 Diabetes. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 1 (3), pp. 177-181. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-3743.2006.00026.x
