Elizabeth Anionwu
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British nurse, professor and activist
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Elizabeth Anionwu's Degrees
- Bachelors Nursing University of Manchester
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu is a British nurse, health care administrator, lecturer, and Emeritus Professor of Nursing at the University of West London. In 1979, Anionwu became the United Kingdom's first sickle-cell and thalassemia nurse specialist, helping establish the Brent Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Counselling centre with consultant haematologist Milica Brozovic. In 1998, by then a Professor of Nursing, Anionwu created the Mary Seacole Centre for Nursing Practice at the University of West London. She holds the Order of Merit, was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing . She retired in 2007, and in 2016 she published her memoirs, Mixed Blessings from a Cambridge Union.
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- Diversity, attrition and transition into nursing. (2008) (153)
- Patterns of mortality in sickle cell disease in the United Kingdom. (1991) (130)
- Confidence of primary care physicians in their ability to carry out basic medical genetic tasks—a European survey in five countries—Part 1 (2011) (93)
- Screening and counselling for sickle cell disorders and thalassaemia: the experience of parents and health professionals. (1998) (92)
- The Politics of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia (2001) (86)
- A multidisciplinary approach for improving services in primary care: randomised controlled trial of screening for haemoglobin disorders (1998) (69)
- Sickle cell disease in Britain. (1984) (60)
- Assessing Genetic Risks: Implications for Health and Social Policy (1995) (56)
- Counselling for prenatal diagnosis of sickle cell disease and beta thalassaemia major: a four year experience. (1988) (39)
- Genetics in clinical practice: general practitioners' educational priorities in European countries (2008) (38)
- Sickle-cell disease in a British urban community. (1981) (35)
- Perceptions of disability and caregiving relationships in South Asian communities 12 (2001) (30)
- The feasibility of using ethnicity as a primary tool for antenatal selective screening for sickle cell disorders: pointers from the research evidence. (2003) (30)
- Assessing educational priorities in genetics for general practitioners and specialists in five countries: factor structure of the Genetic-Educational Priorities (Gen-EP) scale (2008) (29)
- Effectiveness of earlier antenatal screening for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia in primary care: cluster randomised trial (2010) (28)
- The troubled helix: Evaluating carrier testing: objectives and outcomes (1996) (26)
- Screening cord blood for sickle haemoglobinopathies in Brent. (1984) (26)
- Educational priorities and current involvement in genetic practice: a survey of midwives in the Netherlands, UK and Sweden. (2009) (22)
- Sickle cell and thalassaemia: some priorities for nursing research. (2008) (18)
- Sickle Cell Disease: A Psychosocial Approach (1994) (17)
- Sickle Cell Anaemia: Who Cares? (1985) (16)
- The role of ethnic monitoring in mainstreaming race equality and the modernization of the NHS: A neglected agenda? (2002) (15)
- TRAINING OF COUNSELLORS ON SICKLE-CELL DISORDERS IN AFRICA (1989) (14)
- The experiences of overseas black and minority ethnic registered nurses in an English hospital (2005) (13)
- Service support to families caring for a child with a sickle cell disorder or thalassaemia: the experience of health professionals, service managers and health commissioners (1998) (12)
- Learning to cope with sickle cell disease--a parent's experience. (1981) (11)
- Testing the children: do non-genetic health-care providers differ in their decision to advise genetic presymptomatic testing on minors? A cross-sectional study in five countries in the European Union. (2009) (10)
- General practitioner management of genetic aspects of a cardiac disease: a scenario-based study to anticipate providers’ practices (2010) (10)
- Mary Seacole: global nurse extraordinaire. (2015) (8)
- Modeling the Complex Activity of Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Specialist Nurses in England (2014) (7)
- Managing Stress in Families: Cognitive and Behavioural Strategies for Enhancing Coping Skills (1993) (7)
- Running a sickle cell centre: community counselling (1989) (6)
- Genetics — A Philosophy of Perfection? (1993) (5)
- Sickle cell disorders and the schoolchild. (1992) (5)
- Mary Seacole: nursing care in many lands (2012) (5)
- Sickle cell disease. (1982) (5)
- Health education and community development for sickle cell disorders in Brent (1988) (4)
- In the melting pot. (2000) (3)
- Living with Sickle Cell or Beta Thalassaemia Trait: implications for identity and social life: summary of research findings for health and social care professionals (2014) (3)
- An exploratory study into the recruitment of black and minority ethnic students to a sponsored NHS trust cancer nursing education programme (2006) (3)
- Issues in Human GenEthics (2001) (3)
- Sickle cell disease: screening and counselling in the antenatal and neonatal period. Part 2. (1983) (3)
- Women in Later Life – Exploring Race and EthnicityWomen in Later Life – Exploring Race and Ethnicity (2008) (2)
- Genetic Counseling in Sickle Cell Disorder (2005) (2)
- Protecting specialist roles in haemoglobin disorders. (2012) (1)
- New light on Seacole. (2013) (1)
- Leg ulcers and sickle cell disorders. (2002) (1)
- Sickle cell--menace in the blood. (1978) (1)
- EDITORIAL: District‐based population registers for sickle cell disorders: a role for the haemoglobinopathy clinical nurse specialist? (1997) (1)
- Appeal ambassadors ensuring the Seacole legacy survives. (2015) (1)
- Sickle cell disease: quality of care needs to improve within the NHS (2008) (1)
- Service support for families caring for a child with sickle cell disorders or thalassaemia (1998) (1)
- Between Two Worlds – A NarrativeBetween Two Worlds – A Narrative (2009) (1)
- Ethnicity and Screening for Sickle Cell/Thalassaemia - Lessons for Practice from the Voices of ExperienceEthnicity and Screening for Sickle Cell/Thalassaemia - Lessons for Practice from the Voices of Experience (2006) (1)
- Tribute to a visionary. Interview by Lynne Pearce. (2004) (1)
- A skills framework for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. (2011) (1)
- Voices - Elizabeth Anionwu is saddened by poor care in sickle cell services (2008) (1)
- Women in Later Life - Exploring Race and Ethnicity Mary Maynard Women in Later Life - Exploring Race and Ethnicity et al Open University Press 202pp £22.99 978 0 3352 1525 6 0335215254 [Formula: see text]. (2008) (1)
- A history that lives on. (2011) (1)
- Sickle cell disorder: In article 902 in our Continuing Education (CE) series, Elizabeth Anionwu examines sickle disorder and its management in accident and emergency departments (1994) (1)
- Scotching three myths about Mary Seacole (2013) (1)
- Making the most of retirement. (2007) (1)
- Menace in my blood - my affliction with sickle-cell anaemia Ola Tamedu Menace in my Blood - My Affliction with Sickle-Cell Anaemia Trafford Publishing 187pp £10.50 141205017 0 1412050170. (2007) (1)
- District-based population registers for sickle cell disorders: a role for the haemoglobinopathy clinical nurse specialist? (1997) (1)
- Voices-Real life tales shatter myths about disease and ethnicity, writes Elizabeth Anionwu. (2006) (1)
- A warm portrait of Mary Seacole Jane Robinson A warm portrait of Mary Seacole Constable 288pp; £12.99 1 84119 677 0 1841196770 [Formula: see text]. (2005) (0)
- Voices - Elizabeth Anionwu urges nurses to raise their guard against coughs and germs. (2006) (0)
- Voices - Elizabeth Anionwu reflects on three decades of sickle cell nursing in the UK. (2009) (0)
- Prepare to admire the Mary Seacole statue in the new year. (2015) (0)
- Voices - There are plenty of ways to commemorate our great historical nurses. (2007) (0)
- Elizabeth Anionwu feels proud of two nurses who have been in the news (2008) (0)
- Voices-Health inequality statistics reinforce the necessity for legislation. (2010) (0)
- Ethnic minority health. Fair provision. (1995) (0)
- Nightingale family history revealed Gillian Gill Nightingale family history revealed Hodder & Stoughton 400pp £20 0 340 82302 X 034082302X [Formula: see text]. (2004) (0)
- Thank you for your support. (2016) (0)
- Voices - Papering over the cracks. (2006) (0)
- Dreams from my father Barack Obama Dreams from my father Canongate £8.99 [Formula: see text]. (2009) (0)
- Voices - As winter looms, infection prevention becomes vital, warns Elizabeth Anionwu. (2011) (0)
- CLIENT AND COUNSELLOR (1997) (0)
- Teaching community genetics. (1991) (0)
- Voices: Elizabeth Anionwu hopes Florence Nightingale’s centenary will inspire (2010) (0)
- VOICES-Stop the hectoring headlines if you want children to lose weight. (2008) (0)
- Voices: Elizabeth Anionwu’s search for information about a Welsh woman who worked in the Crimea taught her useful internet lessons (2006) (0)
- Webwise: The International Council of Nurses (ICN) website is packed full of information that is relevant to nursing worldwide (2005) (0)
- Nurses are key to sickle cell screening. (2004) (0)
- Boys don't cry: What if you were left holding the baby? Boys Don't Cry: What if You Were Left Holding the Baby? Malorie Blackman Doubleday £12.99 [Formula: see text]. (2011) (0)
- Review: Patient perceptions of crisis pain management in sickle cell disease: a cross-cultural study (2000) (0)
- Tv productions on nurses should be evidence-based. (2011) (0)
- Development of Nurse Counselling in the UK (2012) (0)
- Voices - Black and minority ethnic nurses lost a powerful ally with the departure of Sir Nigel Crisp. (2006) (0)
- Voice - 'Geriatric' patients have much to teach us, says Elizabeth Anionwu. (2010) (0)
- Voice - Starting as a student is an exciting but anxious time, says Elizabeth Anionwu. (2010) (0)
- Sickle cell disease: screening and counselling in the antenatal and neonatal period. Part I. (1983) (0)
- Causing a stir. Interview by Louise Naughton. (2013) (0)
- Review (2004) (0)
- Voices - 'Winners of Mary Seacole awards make me so proud,' says Elizabeth Anionwu. (2012) (0)
- Blood spot screening. Interview by Dina Leifer. (2004) (0)
- Fair provision. (1995) (0)
- VOICES - Elizabeth Anionwu finds that a simple act can mean the world to relatives (2007) (0)
- Voices - france's public health service may not be that superior after all. (2009) (0)
- Commentary: Welcoming ethnic diversity within nursing and midwifery education (1998) (0)
- Review (2000) (0)
- Voices - Elizabeth Anionwu discovers Mary Seacole was a celebrity in her time. (2009) (0)
- A question of diversity. (2014) (0)
- There needs to be greater recognition of the work done by BME people. (2008) (0)
- Equity of access to NHS cancer services for members of minority ethnic groups. Report of findings of surveys of hospital medical and nursing staff at the Royal Marsden Hospital (2002) (0)
- Voices-This month we have the chance to remember the lives of two great nurses, says Elizabeth Anionwu. (2006) (0)
- Genetic screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia (2003) (0)
- A multi-ethnic approach. (1991) (0)
- Voices: Elizabeth Anionwu says all nurses should examinetheir practice in light of the ombudsman’s report (2011) (0)
- VOICES-Sexually sidelined Elizabeth Anionwu says that fresh air and spring flowers lift her spirits. (2011) (0)
- Mary SeacoleMary Seacole (2005) (0)
- Voices - Elizabeth anionwu gains a fresh perspective on mary seacole. (2009) (0)
- Seacole an inspiration for all nurses. (2016) (0)
- Voices: Elizabeth Anionwu is surprised that racist comments are still rife (2011) (0)
- Voices - Many famous nurses were linked to the struggle against slavery, says Elizabeth Anionwu. (2007) (0)
- Department of health should lead by example on diversity. (2006) (0)
- Babs steele was a fighter who will be sorely missed. (2009) (0)
- Voices - A great muslim nurse set the standard for nightingale and seacole, writes Elizabeth Anionwu. (2006) (0)
- Voices: Elizabeth Anionwu says books on nutrition advice are thin on the ground (2010) (0)
- Voices - A new life beckons for Elizabeth Anionwu as she reaches her 60th birthday. (2007) (0)
- Competence framework for treating sickle cell disease. (2011) (0)
- Elizabeth Anionwu says it was exhilarating to be at her granddaughter’s birth (2008) (0)
- Voices - Sickle cell disease has some little-known complications, says Elizabeth Anionwu. (2011) (0)
- Voices let us hear it for the joys of physical exercise, urges Elizabeth Anionwu. (2011) (0)
- Seacole’s legacy: Elizabeth Anionwu writes in praise of a nurse who was not afraid to take the lead (2005) (0)
- Voices - Is Mary Seacole a worthy black role model? Elizabeth Anionwu argues the case. (2009) (0)
- Voices - A memory of student rebellion prompts Elizabeth Anionwu to join the dress code debate. (2007) (0)
- Voices - 2008 may well be a year to remember, says Elizabeth Anionwu (2008) (0)
- Voices - The election has been an emotional roller coaster for Elizabeth Anionwu. (2010) (0)
- Tv productions on nurses should be evidence-based (2011) (0)
- Voices - Elizabeth Anionwu is delighted by increased student confidence. (2006) (0)
- Improving access and quality for ethnic minority women—panel discussion (2001) (0)
- The sickle cell crisis. Interview by Stephanie Northen. (2008) (0)
- 'In those days it was rare for a nurse to be actively involved in a study of this kind'. (2007) (0)
- Voices-Elizabeth Anionwu loses a family member to sickle cell anaemia. (2010) (0)
- The Devil that danced on the water - a daughter's memoir Aminatta Forna The Devil that danced on the water - a daughter's memoir Harper Collins Publications , £7.99 [Formula: see text]. (2007) (0)
- Strong nursing leaders are role models for students (2009) (0)
- Nightingales: Florence and her familyNightingales: Florence and her family (2004) (0)
- Last word with ... ELIZABETH ANIONWU CBE. (2015) (0)
- Sickle Cell Disorders and Thalassaemia: The Challenge for Health Professionals and Resources Available (2007) (0)
- Voices - Papering over the cracks: Sun exposure is a risk for dark-skinned people too, warns Elizabeth Anionwu (2006) (0)
- Menace in my Blood - My Affliction with Sickle-Cell AnaemiaMenace in my Blood - My Affliction with Sickle-Cell Anaemia (2007) (0)
- Review article Sickle cell disease inBritain (1984) (0)
- Nursing input is crucial to genetics policy. (2004) (0)
- Elizabeth Anionwu urges nurses not to miss a once in a lifetime experience (2008) (0)
- Voices: Elizabeth Anionwu fears progress with sickle cell disease could be lost (2006) (0)
- Voices - Elizabeth Anionwu is moved by witnessing a change in US health laws. (2010) (0)
- Voices - Elizabeth Anionwu asks how good senior nurses are at whistleblowing. (2009) (0)
- Client and counsellor. Interview by Eileen Fursland. (1997) (0)
- Review: Profiling Black South African nurse pioneers: Promoting the Black biography (2004) (0)
- Commentary (1998) (0)
- Voices - nurses as well as footballers are hitting the headlines, notes Elizabeth Anionwu. (2010) (0)
- Strategies to promote bme staff are not being enforced. (2009) (0)
- Voices-strong nursing leaders are role models for students, says elizabeth anionwu. (2009) (0)
- Seacole's legacy. (2005) (0)
- Voices - Elizabeth Anionwu looks at the positive side of recent coverage of terminal illness. (2009) (0)
- Dora opoku's achievements made inspirational reading. (2011) (0)
- Questions we should ask about research into community nursing practice: a multi-ethnic perspective: Response to the paper presented by Jean McIntosh (2003) (0)
- A multi-ethnic approach to care is vital. (2004) (0)
- Between Two Worlds - A Narrative Shirla Philogène Between Two Worlds - A Narrative Author House 152pp £7.90 978 1 4389 1155 7 1438911556 [Formula: see text]. (2009) (0)
- Like the weather, research findings can be unsettling (2008) (0)
- Voices - this year's silly season got off to a mixed start, says elizabeth anionwu. (2007) (0)
- Stem cell research offers hope in sickle cell disorders. (2006) (0)
- Voices - Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate the legacy of Mary Seacole (2007) (0)
- Voices-Elizabeth Anionwu wonders what the future holds for her baby granddaughter. (2008) (0)
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