Outputs (342)

The effect of prolonged standing on the body and the impact of footwear hardness (2017)
Journal Article
Anderson, J., Nester, C., & Williams, A. (2017). The effect of prolonged standing on the body and the impact of footwear hardness. Footwear Science, 9(sup1), S67-S68. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2017.1314342

Prolonged standing is an occupational feature for around half of all workers. Risk of musculoskeletal disorders of the lower back, lower extremities and feet is increased in this population (Andersen et al., 2007). Softer flooring with greater elasti... Read More about The effect of prolonged standing on the body and the impact of footwear hardness.

The influence of an off the shelf lateral wedge orthotic on knee loading during running (2017)
Journal Article
Starbuck, C., Price, C., Smith, L., & Jones, R. (2017). The influence of an off the shelf lateral wedge orthotic on knee loading during running. Footwear Science, 9(Sup.1), S37-S38. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2017.1314323

Knee injuries are prevalent in sports and associated with degenerative changes to the joint (Silverwood et al.,2015). High external knee adduction moments (EKAMs), knee adduction angular impulses (KAAIs) and knee flexion moments (KFMs) have been asso... Read More about The influence of an off the shelf lateral wedge orthotic on knee loading during running.

Subject Specific Optimisation of the Stiffness of Footwear Material for Maximum Plantar Pressure Reduction (2017)
Journal Article
E. Chatzistergos, P., Naemi, R., Healy, A., Gerth, P., & Chockalingam, N. (2017). Subject Specific Optimisation of the Stiffness of Footwear Material for Maximum Plantar Pressure Reduction. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 45, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-017-1826-4

Current selection of cushioning materials for therapeutic footwear and orthoses is based on empirical and anecdotal evidence. The aim of this investigation is to assess the biomechanical properties of carefully selected cushioning materials and to es... Read More about Subject Specific Optimisation of the Stiffness of Footwear Material for Maximum Plantar Pressure Reduction.

Narrow lanes and their effect on drivers’ behaviour at motorway roadworks (2017)
Journal Article
Yousif, S., Nassrullah, Z., & Norgate, S. (2017). Narrow lanes and their effect on drivers’ behaviour at motorway roadworks. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 47, 86-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2017.04.016

In recent years, more use of narrow lanes as a temporary traffic management scheme (TTMS) on UK motorway roadwork sections has been made. The rationale is to free up carriageway space, especially for sites with high traffic demands needing repairs. W... Read More about Narrow lanes and their effect on drivers’ behaviour at motorway roadworks.

The psychometric properties of the Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire in seven musculoskeletal conditions (2017)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., Prior, Y., Tennant, A., & Tyson, S. (2018). The psychometric properties of the Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire in seven musculoskeletal conditions. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40(17), 2070-2080. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1323027

Purpose: To psychometrically test the Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire in seven musculoskeletal conditions. Materials and Methods: 1200 people with: ankylosing spondylitis; osteoarthritis; systemic lupus erythematosus; systemic sclerosi... Read More about The psychometric properties of the Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire in seven musculoskeletal conditions.

Clinical: Managing depression in children and young people (2017)
Journal Article
Ayodeji, E., & Dubicka, B. (2017). Clinical: Managing depression in children and young people. Nursing in practice, 95(2017), 46-49

Key learning points - How to identify the signs and symptoms of depression in children and adolescents - Treatment options for young people experiencing depression - The Nurse (primary care/Health Visitors/School Nurse) role in supporting young pe... Read More about Clinical: Managing depression in children and young people.

You can’t judge a book by its cover : evolving professional responsibilities, liabilities and ‘judgecraft’ when a party has Asperger’s Syndrome (2017)
Journal Article
Cooper, P., & Allely, C. (2017). You can’t judge a book by its cover : evolving professional responsibilities, liabilities and ‘judgecraft’ when a party has Asperger’s Syndrome. Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly, 68(1), 35-58

In the context of increasing legal emphasis on fairness for people with disability, this article analyses the responsibilities and liabilities of lawyers in relation to the recognition and identification of client disability, and specifically Asperge... Read More about You can’t judge a book by its cover : evolving professional responsibilities, liabilities and ‘judgecraft’ when a party has Asperger’s Syndrome.

The development of a workbook to explore meaningful occupations after life-changing events (2017)
Journal Article
Taylor, J., & Jones, V. (2017). The development of a workbook to explore meaningful occupations after life-changing events. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80(7), 440-447. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022617698168

Introduction: Following serious illness or other traumatic event, individuals can experience a disruption of identity. This is related to an altered ability to engage in the routines, interactions and occupations of everyday life. The meaningfulnes... Read More about The development of a workbook to explore meaningful occupations after life-changing events.

Drug action: The therapeutic effect (2017)
Journal Article
Robertson, D. (2017). Drug action: The therapeutic effect. Nurse Prescribing, 15(5), 253-255. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.5.253

In this article in the series of ‘bite sized’ pharmacology, we will look at the concept of drug action—the therapeutic effect of the medications we give. It is important that prescribers are aware of factors that can affect drug action and the time-t... Read More about Drug action: The therapeutic effect.

Integrating public health practice into the graduate's role through pre-registration education (2017)
Journal Article
Furber, C., Pusey, H., Busby, A., & Stringer, E. (2017). Integrating public health practice into the graduate's role through pre-registration education. British Journal of Midwifery, 25(5), 321-327. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2017.25.5.321

Public health is now clearly defined in policy and statute as an integral part of the midwife's role and this work continues to develop as health challenges emerge and diversify. To clarify the knowledge and skills required by contemporary midwive... Read More about Integrating public health practice into the graduate's role through pre-registration education.