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Clinical briefing : functional neurological symptom disorder (2017)
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Ratcliffe, S. (2017). Clinical briefing : functional neurological symptom disorder. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 13(5), 211-219. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2017.13.5.211

Functional neurological symptom disorder (FNSD), also known as somatoform or conversion disorder, is a relatively common neurological condition. The symptoms vary, and can include both motor and sensory neurological signs. Although misunderstandings... Read More about Clinical briefing : functional neurological symptom disorder.

Functional electrical stimulation and ankle foot orthoses provide equivalent therapeutic effects on foot drop : a meta-analysis providing direction for future research (2017)
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Prenton, S., Hollands, K., Kenney, L., & Onmanee, P. (2017). Functional electrical stimulation and ankle foot orthoses provide equivalent therapeutic effects on foot drop : a meta-analysis providing direction for future research. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 50(2), https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-2289

Objective: To compare the randomized controlled trial evidence for therapeutic effects on walking of functional electrical stimulation and ankle foot orthoses for foot drop caused by central nervous system conditions. Data sources: MEDLINE,... Read More about Functional electrical stimulation and ankle foot orthoses provide equivalent therapeutic effects on foot drop : a meta-analysis providing direction for future research.

A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease (2017)
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Birtwell, K., Dubrow-Marshall, L., Dubrow-Marshall, R., Duerden, T., & Dunn, A. (2017). A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 29, 220-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.10.009

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR) on people with Parkinson's disease who experienced depression, anxiety, stress or difficulty coping with Parkinson's. Method... Read More about A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease.

The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general population (2017)
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Panagiotidi, M., Overton, P., & Stafford, T. (2018). The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general population. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 80, 179-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2017.10.008

Preliminary studies in children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) report both hypo-responsiveness and hyper-responsiveness to sensory stimuli, as well as problems modulating sensory input. As it has been suggested that t... Read More about The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general population.

Returners exhibit greater jumping performance improvements during a peaking phase compared to new players on a volleyball team (2017)
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Bazyler, C., Mizuguchi, S., Kavanaugh, A., McMahon, J., Comfort, P., & Stone, M. (2017). Returners exhibit greater jumping performance improvements during a peaking phase compared to new players on a volleyball team. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(6), 709-716. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0474

Purpose: To determine if jumping performance changes during a peaking phase differed between returners and new players in a female collegiate volleyball team and to determine which variables best explained the variation in performance changes. Metho... Read More about Returners exhibit greater jumping performance improvements during a peaking phase compared to new players on a volleyball team.

Picture-based vocabulary assessment versus parental questionnaires: A cross-linguistic study of bilingual assessment methods (2017)
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Hansen, P., Luniewska, M., Simonsen, H., Haman, E., Mieszkowska, K., Kolak, J., & Wodniecka, Z. (2017). Picture-based vocabulary assessment versus parental questionnaires: A cross-linguistic study of bilingual assessment methods. International Journal of Bilingualism, 23(2), 437-456. https://doi.org/10.1177/1367006917733067

Abstract Purpose: As a contribution to the endeavour of developing appropriate tools for bilingual language assessment, this paper investigates the concurrence between two new tools from the recent COST Action IS0804 (Bi-SLI), and the differences b... Read More about Picture-based vocabulary assessment versus parental questionnaires: A cross-linguistic study of bilingual assessment methods.

Multisensory integration and ADHD-like traits : evidence for an abnormal temporal integration window in ADHD (2017)
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Panagiotidi, M., Overton, P., & Stafford, T. (2017). Multisensory integration and ADHD-like traits : evidence for an abnormal temporal integration window in ADHD. Acta psychologica, 181, 10-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2017.10.001

Abnormalities in multimodal processing have been found in many developmental disorders such as autism and dyslexia. However, surprisingly little empirical work has been conducted to test the integrity of multisensory integration in Attention Deficit... Read More about Multisensory integration and ADHD-like traits : evidence for an abnormal temporal integration window in ADHD.

The prioritization of symptom beliefs over illness beliefs : the development and validation of the Pain Perception Questionnaire for young people (2017)
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Ghio, D., Thomson, W., Calam, R., Ulph, F., Baildam, E., Hyrich, K., & Cordingley, L. (2018). The prioritization of symptom beliefs over illness beliefs : the development and validation of the Pain Perception Questionnaire for young people. British Journal of Health Psychology, 23(1), 68-87. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12275

Objectives To investigate the suitability of the revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ‐R) for use with adolescents with a long‐term pain condition and to validate a new questionnaire for use with this age group. Design A three‐phase mix... Read More about The prioritization of symptom beliefs over illness beliefs : the development and validation of the Pain Perception Questionnaire for young people.

Fathers of adults who have a learning disability : roles, needs and concerns (2017)
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Davys, D., Mitchell, D., & Martin, R. (2017). Fathers of adults who have a learning disability : roles, needs and concerns. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 45(4), 266-273. https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.12205

Background: There is little research that specifically relates to fathers of adults with a learning disability despite the social expectation that fathers will provide a supportive role over the lifespan. Methods: Semi-structured interviews we... Read More about Fathers of adults who have a learning disability : roles, needs and concerns.

Mathematical modelling of radiation-induced cancer risk from breast screening by mammography (2017)
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Ali, R., England, A., Mercer, C., Tootell, A., Walton, L., Schaake, W., & Hogg, P. (2017). Mathematical modelling of radiation-induced cancer risk from breast screening by mammography. European Journal of Radiology, 96, 98-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2017.10.003

Objectives: Establish a method to determine and convey lifetime radiation risk from FFDM screening. Methods: Radiation risk from screening mammography was quantified using effective risk (number of radiation-induced cancer cases/million). For effec... Read More about Mathematical modelling of radiation-induced cancer risk from breast screening by mammography.