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Comparison between methods to estimate bicep femoris fascicle length from three estimation equations using a 10 cm ultrasound probe (2022)
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Ripley, N., Comfort, P., & McMahon, J. (2022). Comparison between methods to estimate bicep femoris fascicle length from three estimation equations using a 10 cm ultrasound probe. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 27(1), 43-50. https://doi.org/10.1080/1091367X.2022.2063689

The aim of the present study was to determine the reliability and differences between three fascicle length (FL) estimation methods when utilizing a 10-cm ultrasound (US) probe. Thirteen males (24.1 ± 3.8 years, 79.3 ± 14 kg, 179 ± 6.6 cm) participat... Read More about Comparison between methods to estimate bicep femoris fascicle length from three estimation equations using a 10 cm ultrasound probe.

Using Personal-Disclosure Mutual-Sharing (PDMS) with first-year undergraduate students transitioning to higher education (2022)
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Evans, A., Slater, M., & Turner, M. (in press). Using Personal-Disclosure Mutual-Sharing (PDMS) with first-year undergraduate students transitioning to higher education. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 92(4), 1315-1334. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjep.12502

Background: Using Personal-Disclosure Mutual-Sharing (PDMS) with students transitioning into Higher Education (HE) has yet to be researched in education. Aims: In two studies, we aimed to explore the immediate effects of a Coping Oriented Personal-Di... Read More about Using Personal-Disclosure Mutual-Sharing (PDMS) with first-year undergraduate students transitioning to higher education.

Using a modified nominal group technique to develop complex interventions for a randomised controlled trial in children with symptomatic pes planus. (2022)
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Backhouse, M., Parker, D., Morrison, S., Anderson, J., Cockayne, S., & Adamson, J. (2022). Using a modified nominal group technique to develop complex interventions for a randomised controlled trial in children with symptomatic pes planus. Trials, 23(1), 286. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06251-7

BackgroundChildren with symptomatic flat feet (pes planus) frequently present for care but there remains uncertainty about how best to manage their condition. There is considerable variation in practice between and within professions. We intend to co... Read More about Using a modified nominal group technique to develop complex interventions for a randomised controlled trial in children with symptomatic pes planus..

Risk factors for the development and evolution of deep tissue injuries: A systematic review (2022)
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Wynn, M., Stephens, M., Pradeep, S., & Kennedy, R. (in press). Risk factors for the development and evolution of deep tissue injuries: A systematic review. Journal of Tissue Viability, 31(3), 416-423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2022.03.002

The aim of this systematic review is to identify the current epidemiological evidence indicating the unique risk factors for deep tissue injury (DTI) compared to grade I-IV pressure injury (PI), the proportion of DTI which evolve rather than resolve... Read More about Risk factors for the development and evolution of deep tissue injuries: A systematic review.

Recognising logical fallacies in nursing practice to support effective clinical decision-making. (2022)
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Wynn, M. (2022). Recognising logical fallacies in nursing practice to support effective clinical decision-making. Nursing Standard, https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2022.e11665

Logical fallacies can affect routine and complex decision-making, potentially leading to a reduction in the efficacy or application of robust evidence to care. Experienced and inexperienced nurses may inadvertently integrate fallacious reasoning into... Read More about Recognising logical fallacies in nursing practice to support effective clinical decision-making..

"Now, with a bit more knowledge, I understand why I'm asking those questions." midwives' perspectives on their role in the Greater Manchester health and social care partnership's programme to reduce alcohol exposed pregnancies. (2022)
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Morrello, R., Cook, P., & Coffey, M. (2022). "Now, with a bit more knowledge, I understand why I'm asking those questions." midwives' perspectives on their role in the Greater Manchester health and social care partnership's programme to reduce alcohol exposed pregnancies. Midwifery, 110, 103335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2022.103335

To understand midwives' perspectives regarding the effect of a programme of activities aimed at reducing alcohol exposed pregnancies at two NHS Trusts in Greater Manchester. The programme included new protocols for screening, a referral pathway for s... Read More about "Now, with a bit more knowledge, I understand why I'm asking those questions." midwives' perspectives on their role in the Greater Manchester health and social care partnership's programme to reduce alcohol exposed pregnancies..

Prescribing in hypertension (2022)
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Robertson, D. (2022). Prescribing in hypertension. Journal of Prescribing Practice, 4(4), 144-145. https://doi.org/10.12968/jprp.2022.4.4.144

Deborah Robertson provides an overview of recently published articles that may be of interest to non-medical prescribers. Should you wish to look at any of the papers in more detail, a full reference is provided

An exploration of midwives' understanding of antibiotic resistance and stewardship in Uganda (2022)
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Welsh, J., & Ackers, H. (2022). An exploration of midwives' understanding of antibiotic resistance and stewardship in Uganda. African journal of midwifery and women's health, 16(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2020.0028

Background/Aims A shortage of healthcare professionals has led to task shifting. Antibiotic prescribing is one such task that has been informally shifted to midwives in Uganda. This study aimed to explore the understanding of Ugandan midwives about a... Read More about An exploration of midwives' understanding of antibiotic resistance and stewardship in Uganda.

A tale of two stories: a narrative of bulimia in a research study of anorexia, and the dilemmas of a novice researcher (2022)
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Lyons, G., McAndrew, S., & Warne, T. (2022). A tale of two stories: a narrative of bulimia in a research study of anorexia, and the dilemmas of a novice researcher. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 43(9), 835-842. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2022.2055244

The purpose of this paper is two-fold: Firstly, it reports on one man's experience of bulimia. After being interviewed it became evident that he did not meet the inclusion criteria for the study, which was focussed on anorexia in men. Secondly, the p... Read More about A tale of two stories: a narrative of bulimia in a research study of anorexia, and the dilemmas of a novice researcher.

“Cardboard Gangsters”; “In Crowd” and “No Control” : a case study of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the prison environment (2022)
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Allely, C., & Wood, A. (2022). “Cardboard Gangsters”; “In Crowd” and “No Control” : a case study of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the prison environment. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, https://doi.org/10.1108/JIDOB-02-2022-0002

Purpose: Prisoners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need to be identified in order that they are given the necessary and appropriate support and safeguards. It is increasingly recognised that, for individuals with ASD, prison can be more challengi... Read More about “Cardboard Gangsters”; “In Crowd” and “No Control” : a case study of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the prison environment.