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Managing transition : a longitudinal study of personal communities in later life widowhood (2011)
Thesis
Collins, T. Managing transition : a longitudinal study of personal communities in later life widowhood. (Thesis). Keele University

Many older women experience the loss of a spouse or partner in later life. Social networks and social support are widely thought to help buffer such traumatic events and ease subsequent transitions. This longitudinal study considers the significance... Read More about Managing transition : a longitudinal study of personal communities in later life widowhood.

Nurses' experience of caring for men with sexual dysfunction in Jordan (2011)
Thesis
Al Momani, M. Nurses' experience of caring for men with sexual dysfunction in Jordan. (Thesis). University of Salford

Worldwide, sexual dysfunction is common among men regardless of age, ethnicity or cultural background therefore it is not unreasonable to assume such a problem exists within Jordan, despite the limited evidence available. This research examines the r... Read More about Nurses' experience of caring for men with sexual dysfunction in Jordan.

The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care (2011)
Thesis
Connor, C. The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care. (Thesis). University of Salford

As a youth offending officer working with looked after children in residential care it became increasingly difficult for me to reconcile my professional responsibility to compile pre-sentence reports with my personal sense of injustice on behalf of t... Read More about The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care.

Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse (2011)
Thesis
Corbally, M. Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse. (Thesis). University of Salford

Intimate partner abuse is a serious social issue. The professional practice of education has a mandate to foster competent health and social care practitioners (biographical caretakers) to appropriately care for others. Presently, there is a lack o... Read More about Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse.

Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations (2011)
Thesis
Maharmeh, M. Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the decision making of coronary care nurses in acute situations. More specifically, the study explored how coronary care nurses take their decisions and what are the factors that underpin those decisions. Ba... Read More about Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations.

The effects of orthotics on the sensori-motor problems of the foot and ankle after stroke (2011)
Thesis
Sadeghi Demneh, E. The effects of orthotics on the sensori-motor problems of the foot and ankle after stroke. (Thesis). University of Salford

The foot and ankle forms the interface between the body and ground hence stroke related changes impact on mobility but there is little research has considered the foot and ankle post-stroke. This thesis bridges these knowledge gaps to enable clinical... Read More about The effects of orthotics on the sensori-motor problems of the foot and ankle after stroke.

The experiences of deaf people on becoming and being qualified mental health nurses : a narrative exploration (2011)
Thesis
Sharples, N. The experiences of deaf people on becoming and being qualified mental health nurses : a narrative exploration. (Thesis). University of Salford

Historically Deaf people have been denied access to professional nurse education due to communication and ideological barriers. The aim of the research was to understand the experiences of the first Deaf qualified nurses before they entered the Pre-r... Read More about The experiences of deaf people on becoming and being qualified mental health nurses : a narrative exploration.

An ethnographic study of the culture in a diagnostic imaging department (2011)
Thesis
Strudwick, R. An ethnographic study of the culture in a diagnostic imaging department. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this study was to explore the culture in a Diagnostic Imaging Department (DID) with the primary focus on Diagnostic Radiographers (DRs). The objectives were to describe the culture in a DID and highlight the current workplace cultural iss... Read More about An ethnographic study of the culture in a diagnostic imaging department.