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Understanding the meaning of existence for the person with motor neurone disease, and their family carer(s). This work is important...

Holistic research

The final paper 6 in this series of blogs brings to knowledge the proposed person-centred care model focuses on understanding...

Hermeneutic phenomenological research

This series of blogs bring to knowledge paper 5 on hermeneutic (interpretive) phenomenology. Paper 5. Harris, D.A. Jack, K. and...

An autoethnographic study

This series of blogs bring to knowledge paper 4 an autoethnographic study. The study aimed to explore the meaning of supporting a loved...

Descriptive personal reflection

This series of blogs bring to knowledge paper 2 a descriptive personal reflection, written as part of the research process and drawing on...

Interpreting philosophy, developing a methodology for research

This series of blogs bring to knowledge paper 1 on interpreting philosophy, developing a methodology for research. Paper 1 Harris, D.A....

Letter to the Editor

It is known that psychologists are underutilized in MND care (Harris et al., 2018a) and that people with MND are not usually referred to...

Raising MND awareness through research

Publications 1. Harris, D. (2021) Interpreting end-of-life experiences of the person with motor neurone disease. Palliative and...

The meaning of living with uncertainty for people with motor neurone disease.

Aims and objectives: To explore the meaning of living with uncertainty for people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Background:...

Interpreting end-of-life experiences of the person with motor neurone disease

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no known cure. At the time of diagnosis, a person has already...

Experiences of being a professional family caregiver

1. Background to experiences Nine months before her diagnosis, my mother was already experiencing the degenerative effects of MND in her...