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Podiatrists’ and orthotists’ views and experiences of using plantar pressure measurement in the assessment and treatment of diabetic foot syndrome (2022)
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Rahimi Toudeshki, A. (2022). Podiatrists’ and orthotists’ views and experiences of using plantar pressure measurement in the assessment and treatment of diabetic foot syndrome. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Background: The measurement of plantar pressure is recommended as a clinical tool for risk assessment, prevention and treatment of diabetic foot ulceration. To first assess comprehensively the available evidence on the use of plantar pressure assessm... Read More about Podiatrists’ and orthotists’ views and experiences of using plantar pressure measurement in the assessment and treatment of diabetic foot syndrome.

A narrative exploration of the lived experience of pastoral staff employed in social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) secondary schools to gain a deeper understanding of the psychological impact of their work (2022)
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Bowes, E. A narrative exploration of the lived experience of pastoral staff employed in social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) secondary schools to gain a deeper understanding of the psychological impact of their work. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aimed to explore how the experiences of working in social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) secondary schools impacts the psychological wellbeing of pastoral staff. Psychological wellbeing is a complex concept, widely used in the litera... Read More about A narrative exploration of the lived experience of pastoral staff employed in social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) secondary schools to gain a deeper understanding of the psychological impact of their work.

The paediatric journey to and through the emergency department: the parent’s experience (2022)
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department: the parent’s experience. (Thesis). University of Salford

Parenthood will inevitably include caring for a child suffering from a mild to moderate illness requiring access to health care. Most childhood illnesses can be managed in the community, and a variety of primary care services are available with patie... Read More about The paediatric journey to and through the emergency department: the parent’s experience.

Integrating patients with intermittent claudication into an established cardiac rehabilitation programme: a feasibility study with embedded pilot (2022)
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Caldow, E. Integrating patients with intermittent claudication into an established cardiac rehabilitation programme: a feasibility study with embedded pilot. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction: In the UK, it is recommended that people diagnosed with intermittent claudication (IC) receive exercise therapy as first-line treatment of their condition. The optimal delivery of this treatment is a hospital-based, supervised exercise... Read More about Integrating patients with intermittent claudication into an established cardiac rehabilitation programme: a feasibility study with embedded pilot.

An innovative resuscitation training strategy for primary care nurses: feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial (2022)
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Chalk, A. An innovative resuscitation training strategy for primary care nurses: feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial. (Thesis). University of Salford

Unexpected cardiac arrest remains a significant cause of out-of-hospital death world-wide, and prompt recognition of cardiac arrest and initiation of resuscitation is the predominating factor in quadrupling survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arres... Read More about An innovative resuscitation training strategy for primary care nurses: feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial.

Identifying the psychosocial needs of Emirati and expatriate breast cancer survivors in the U.A. E.: A mixed method investigation in a hospital setting (2022)
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Aamir, M. Identifying the psychosocial needs of Emirati and expatriate breast cancer survivors in the U.A. E.: A mixed method investigation in a hospital setting. (Thesis). University of Salford

Cancer is considered as a chronic disease which requires high-quality, long-term, post-treatment care (Drayton, et. al., 2012; Phillips & Currow, 2010). However, long-term survivorship care has become a growing healthcare burden requiring numerous re... Read More about Identifying the psychosocial needs of Emirati and expatriate breast cancer survivors in the U.A. E.: A mixed method investigation in a hospital setting.

Association between chronic widespread pain and physical activity behaviour in people with fibromyalgia (2021)
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Mayana, K. Association between chronic widespread pain and physical activity behaviour in people with fibromyalgia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background Fibromyalgia is a prevalent chronic widespread pain condition, affecting 1 in 20 adults in the UK, predominantly women and associated with a significant psychosocial burden. Despite much interest in structured exercise for pain management... Read More about Association between chronic widespread pain and physical activity behaviour in people with fibromyalgia.

The development and evaluation of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability (CBSCTI-ASD) (2021)
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Tate, D. The development and evaluation of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability (CBSCTI-ASD). (Thesis). University of Salford Manchester

Many young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can have an average or above average IQ yet still struggle with the social competencies needed to successfully navigate into adulthood. Despite many individuals with ASD experiencing significant c... Read More about The development and evaluation of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability (CBSCTI-ASD).

An exploration of the lived experiences of people who self-harm in two secure/locked mental health hospitals in Ghana (2021)
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in two secure/locked mental health hospitals in Ghana. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background An increasing number of people who Self-Harm (SH) are being treated in mental health hospitals globally and it is now considered a major health problem. Incidence of SH are common in secure hospitals with those who use SH being highly dep... Read More about An exploration of the lived experiences of people who self-harm in two secure/locked mental health hospitals in Ghana.

The outcome from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in an adult male population from United Arab of Emirates (2021)
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Kananizadegan, M. The outcome from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in an adult male population from United Arab of Emirates. (Thesis). University of Salford

In sports physiotherapy, outcome measurements are used to identify the athlete’s ability to tolerate the physical demands inherent in sports specific movement and prevent re-injury or identify readiness to return to competition. There are limited st... Read More about The outcome from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in an adult male population from United Arab of Emirates.

The impact of swim training loads on shoulder musculoskeletal physical qualities (2021)
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Yoma Galleguillos, M. The impact of swim training loads on shoulder musculoskeletal physical qualities. (Thesis). University of Salford

Competitive swimmers are exposed to high amounts of training loads. With a prevalence reported as high as 91%, shoulder pain is the main cause for missed or modified training in swimmers. The aetiology of injuries in sports is multifactorial includin... Read More about The impact of swim training loads on shoulder musculoskeletal physical qualities.

Phenomenological study of student nurses’ preparedness for delivering culturally competent care upon graduation (2021)
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Wang, Q. Phenomenological study of student nurses’ preparedness for delivering culturally competent care upon graduation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Cultural competence is an essential requirement for delivering appropriate care to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. An analysis of the literature revealed notions of cultural competence was mainly from the United States (US). In contrast,... Read More about Phenomenological study of student nurses’ preparedness for delivering culturally competent care upon graduation.

Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions (2021)
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Anderson, J. Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Prolonged standing at work, or prolonged periods maintaining an upright posture is required in 58-72% of working populations and is associated with the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the lower back, legs and feet. This can r... Read More about Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions.

Mammography machine compression paddle movement and observer performance analysis (2021)
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observer performance analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Full field digital mammography (FFDM) was introduced into the United Kingdom (UK) as a replacement for screen-film mammography (SFM) in 2005. Since then, individual breast screening centres have begun to report blurred images through local audits. Bl... Read More about Mammography machine compression paddle movement and observer performance analysis.

The reliability and validity development of an MSK profiling tool and its value in youth athletes and prospective injury risk (2021)
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Parry, G. The reliability and validity development of an MSK profiling tool and its value in youth athletes and prospective injury risk. (Thesis). University of Salford

This work documents the development of a clinically feasible MSK qualitative profiling tool, and its subsequent application in adolescent athletes to improve profiling practise and the potential future impact of injury burden and incidence. Research... Read More about The reliability and validity development of an MSK profiling tool and its value in youth athletes and prospective injury risk.

The role of infrared thermal imaging in the assessment of chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy (2021)
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Oliver, B. The role of infrared thermal imaging in the assessment of chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy. (Thesis). University of Salford

Infrared thermal imaging cameras (IRC) are non-contact devices that allow the capture of radiation presented in the form of colour-coded images, therefore they may provide an effective method of assessment for chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy... Read More about The role of infrared thermal imaging in the assessment of chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy.

A qualitative study to critically explore the socio-ecological determinants influencing screening mammography uptake amongst Kerala migrant women in the United Arab Emirates (2020)
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in the United Arab Emirates. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background Significant evidence demonstrates that undergoing screening mammography, is effective in detecting breast cancer early enabling better treatment and longer survival. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among females in Keral... Read More about A qualitative study to critically explore the socio-ecological determinants influencing screening mammography uptake amongst Kerala migrant women in the United Arab Emirates.

Exploring socio-cultural factors that influence maternal mortality and perceived strategies for its reduction in south eastern Nigeria (2020)
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Oko Uka, J. Exploring socio-cultural factors that influence maternal mortality and perceived strategies for its reduction in south eastern Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: The risk of a woman dying from avoidable complications during pregnancy and childbirth has declined significantly in high income-countries but has remained unacceptably high in most of the middle- and low-income countries. In Nigeria, pre... Read More about Exploring socio-cultural factors that influence maternal mortality and perceived strategies for its reduction in south eastern Nigeria.