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Dr Yakubu Salifu

Lancaster University, Lecturer

  1. Published

    A rapid review of the use of face mask in preventing the spread of COVID-19

    Abboah-Offei, M., Salifu, Y., Adewale, B., Bayuo, J., Ofosu-Poku, R. & Opare-Lokko, E. B. A., 1/11/2021, In: International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances. 3, 29 p., 100013.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineLiterature reviewpeer-review

  2. Published

    Experiences and perceptions of men following breast cancer diagnosis: A Mixed Method Systematic Review

    Abboah-Offei, M., Bayou, J., Salifu, Y., Ayobami Afolabi, O. & Akudjedu, T., 6/02/2024, In: BMC Cancer. 24, 1, p. 179 1 p., 179.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  3. Published

    The concept and use of reassurance in clinical practice: an integrative review

    Akyirem, S., Salifu, Y. & Duodu, P. A., 18/06/2020, PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews.

    Research output: Contribution to specialist publicationArticle

  4. Published

    An integrative review of the use of the concept of reassurance in clinical practice

    Akyirem, S., Salifu, Y., Bayuo, J., Duodu, P. A., Bossman, I. F. & Abboah-Offei, M., 31/05/2022, In: Nursing Open. 9, 3, p. 1515-1535 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineLiterature reviewpeer-review

  5. Published

    Online interviews for qualitative health research in Africa: a scoping review

    Akyirem, S., Ekpor, E., Aidoo-Frimpong, G. A., Salifu, Y. & Nelson, L. E., 2/01/2024, In: International Health. 16, 1, p. 4-13 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineReview articlepeer-review

  6. Published

    How do caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS cope, and where do they get support? A qualitative study in Ghana

    Atanuriba, G. A., Apiribu, F., Laari, T. T., Boamah Bonsu, A. B., Dzomeku, V. M., Afaya, R. A., Salifu, Y. & Amooba, P. A., 30/04/2023, In: Lifestyle Medicine . 4, 2, e79.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  7. Published

    A meta-synthesis of the transitioning experiences and career progression of migrant African nurses

    Bayou, J., Abboah-Offei, M., Duodu, P. A. & Salifu, Y., 6/04/2023, In: BMC Nursing. 22, 1, 20 p., 104.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  8. Published

    “Resuscitate and Push”: End-of-Life Care Experiences of Healthcare Staff in the Emergency Department – A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study

    Bayuo, J., Anago, E. K., Agyei, F. B., Salifu, Y., Kyei Baffour, P. & Atta Poku, C., 1/10/2022, In: Journal of Palliative Care. 37, 4, p. 494-502 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  9. Forthcoming

    Death and Dying: Legal and ethical issues and the palliative care perspective

    Begovic, D., Salifu, Y. & Payne, S., 1/02/2025, (Accepted/In press) Diverse Voices in Health Law and Ethics: Important Perspectives. Romanis, E., Germain, S. & Herring, J. (eds.). Bristol: Bristol University Press

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  10. Published

    Exploring the experiences of living with Lewy body dementia: An integrative review

    Bentley, A., Salifu, Y. & Walshe, C., 31/12/2021, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 77, 12, p. 4632-4645 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Applying an Analytical Process to Longitudinal Narrative Interviews With Couples Living and Dying With Lewy Body Dementia

    Bentley, A., Walshe, C. & Salifu, Y., 31/12/2021, In: International Journal of Qualitative Methods. 20, 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  12. Forthcoming

    Suffering and loss in Lewy body dementia: applying a palliative care lens to a longitudinal narrative study

    Bentley, A., Salifu, Y. & Walshe, C., 10/11/2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Palliative and Supportive Care.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  13. Published

    Perspectives of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Readiness for Advance Care Planning at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana

    Boakye, A. S., Dzansi, G., Ofosu-Poku, R., Ansah, M. O., Owusu, A. K., Anyane, G., Addai, J., Dzaka, A. D. & Salifu, Y., 30/06/2024, In: Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine . 97, 2, p. 115-124 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Vetting of medical imaging referrals: A scoping review of the radiographers’ role

    CLARKE, J., Akudjedu, T. & Salifu, Y., 31/07/2023, In: Radiography. 29, 4, p. 767-776 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineLiterature reviewpeer-review

  15. Published

    Dignity of patients with palliative needs in the Middle East: an integrative review

    Dakessian Sailian, S., Salifu, Y., Saad, R. & Preston, N., 16/07/2021, In: BMC Palliative Care. 20, 1, 18 p., 112.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  16. Published

    Compassionate Palliative Services: a new actor in Ghana

    Davies , J. & Salifu, Y. (Composer), 30/03/2023

    Research output: Exhibits, objects and web-based outputsBlog

  17. Published

    Living and dying between cultural traditions in African & Caribbean Heritage families: a constructivist grounded theory

    De Souza, J., Gillett, K., Salifu, Y. & Walshe, C., 18/07/2024, In: BMC Palliative Care. 23, 176.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  18. Published

    A systematic review of the resource use of a palliative care approach in adult non-cancer patients with a life-limiting illness

    Gavini, S., Janke, K., Gadoud, A. & Salifu, Y., 14/08/2020, PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews.

    Research output: Contribution to specialist publicationArticle

  19. Published

    A Palliative Care Approach for Adult Non-Cancer Patients with Life-limiting Illness Could Be Resource Saving: A Systematic Review

    Janke, K., Gavini, S., Salifu, Y. & Gadoud, A., 1/05/2022, In: Palliative Medicine. 36, 1_suppl, p. 90 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineMeeting abstractpeer-review

  20. Published

    A palliative care approach for adult non-cancer patients with life-limiting illnesses is cost-saving or cost-neutral: a systematic review of RCTs

    Janke, K., Salifu, Y., Gavini, S., Preston, N. & Gadoud, A., 5/08/2024, In: BMC Palliative Care. 23, 12 p., 200.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  21. Published

    Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) of palliative care for adult non-cancer patients are cost-saving or cost-neutral

    Janke, K., Salifu, Y., Gavini, S., Preston, N. & Gadoud, A., 1/03/2024, In: Palliative Medicine. 38 , 1_suppl, p. 28 OA3.4.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineMeeting abstractpeer-review

  22. Published

    Understanding Experiences of Diabetes Distress: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis

    Morales-Brown, L., Perez Algorta, G. & Salifu, Y., 14/11/2024, In: Journal of Diabetes Research. 2024

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  23. Published

    A Meta-Ethnographic Review of Paid Staff and Volunteers Working together in Palliative Care

    Oliver, K., Brown, M., Walshe, C. & Salifu, Y., 1/12/2023, In: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 66, 6, p. 656-670 e.11.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineReview articlepeer-review

  24. Published

    The European MyPal study: Developing digital health for adults and children with cancer

    Payne, S. (Editor), Salifu, Y. (Editor), Begovic, D. (Editor) & Greenwood, A. (Editor), 16/12/2022, My Pal Project. 40 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  25. Published

    Linking the ‘point of care’ with the ‘point of life’: experiences from the MyPal project

    Payne, S., Salifu, Y. & Begovic, D., 4/04/2023

    Research output: Exhibits, objects and web-based outputsBlogpeer-review

  26. Published

    Applying Digital Health in Cancer and Palliative Care in Europe: Policy Recommendations from an International Expert Workshop (MyPal Project)

    Payne, S., Begovic, D., Salifu, Y., Nelson, A., Payne, C., Downing, J., Natsiavas, P. & Ling, J., 30/01/2024, In: Journal of Palliative Medicine. 27, 2, p. 216-223 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Dignity Enhanced through Faith & Family Support in Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study

    Sailian, S. D., Salifu, Y. & Preston, N., 7/06/2024, In: BMC Palliative Care. 23, 1, 142.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  28. E-pub ahead of print

    Dignity in Serious Illness: A Qualitative Exploration of Family Caregivers' Contributions in low middle-income country

    Sailian, S. D., Salifu, Y. & Preston, N., 31/12/2025, In: Palliative and Supportive Care. 23, e61.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  29. Published

    ‘Ghost’ stories: sociocultural factors influencing tuberculosis treatment adherence in Ghana

    Salifu, Y., Eliason, C. & Mensah, G., 29/12/2016, In: Primary Health Care. 26, 10, p. 34-41 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  30. Published

    WorldCancerDay campaign

    Salifu, Y., 4/02/2016

    Research output: Other contribution

  31. Published

    Tuberculosis treatment adherence in Ghana: Patients’ perspectives of barriers and enablers to treatment

    Salifu, Y., Eliason, C. & Mensah, G., 1/12/2017, In: NUMID HORIZON: An International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery. 1, 2, p. 11-22 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  32. Published

    Health service factors that affect adherence to tuberculosis treatment in Ghana

    Salifu, Y., Eliason, C. & Mensah, G., 23/02/2018, In: Primary Health Care. 28, 2, p. 27-33 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  33. Published

    PhD Student blog-My experience as an international PhD student

    Salifu, Y., 3/03/2017

    Research output: Exhibits, objects and web-based outputsBlog

  34. Published

    A systematic review of the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, including depression and anxiety

    Salifu, Y., Maurer, P., Oprina, E., Alloh, F. & Bardi, J. N., 13/07/2020, PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews.

    Research output: Contribution to specialist publicationArticle

  35. Published

    COVID-19: time to rethink palliative care strategy in resource-poor settings

    Salifu, Y., Atout, M., Shivji, N., Khalid, D. S. & Bardi, J. N., 25/08/2020, In: International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 26, 6, p. 268-271 4 p., 6.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineComment/debatepeer-review

  36. Published

    ‘My wife is my doctor at home': A qualitative study exploring the challenges of home-based palliative care in a resource-poor setting

    Salifu, Y., Almack, K. & Caswell, G., 31/12/2020, In: Palliative Medicine. 35, 1, p. 97-108 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  37. Published

    Transfer and transitioning between palliative care settings

    Salifu, Y. & Bayou, J., 28/10/2022, In: Annals of Palliative Medicine. 11, 10, p. 3035-3039 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorial

  38. Published

    One step at a time; using compassionate communities’ model (COMPASS Ghana) to impact on the delivery of palliative and end-of-life care in resource-poor setting

    Salifu, Y. & Davies , J., 8/02/2023, In: BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 13, Suppl 1

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineMeeting abstractpeer-review

  39. Published

    Beautiful and winding yet unending story….

    Salifu, Y., 28/02/2023

    Research output: Exhibits, objects and web-based outputsBlog

  40. Published

    Editorial MyPal Autumn Newsletter: Health apps and their use in palliative care

    Salifu, Y., 22/09/2021

    Research output: Exhibits, objects and web-based outputsBlogpeer-review

  41. Published

    'Out of the frying pan into the fire’: a qualitative study of the impact on masculinity for men living with advanced Prostate Cancer

    Salifu, Y., Almack, K. & Caswell, G., 29/05/2023, In: Palliative Care and Social Practice. 17, p. 1-14 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  42. Published

    Examining the profound effects of COVID19 on mental health: A comprehensive systematic review on anxiety and depression

    Salifu, Y., Maurer, P., Oprina, E., Alloh, F., Bardi, J. N. & Shivji, N., 1/06/2023, In: Psychreg Journal of Psychology. 7, 2, p. 45-81 37 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineLiterature reviewpeer-review

  43. E-pub ahead of print

    Masculinity and ethnicity in intersection: Implications for men’s health and palliative care services

    Salifu, Y. & Bamidele, O., 10/05/2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Palliative Medicine. p. 1-4 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorial

  44. Published

    Changes in Participant Interactions. Using Focus Group Analysis Methodology to Explore the Impact on Participant Interactions of Face-to-Face Versus Online Video Data Collection Methods

    Souza, J. D., Gillett, K., Salifu, Y. & Walshe, C., 21/03/2024, In: International Journal of Qualitative Methods. 23

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

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