Outputs (312)

Vital signs for nurses : an introduction to clinical observations (2011)
Book
Smith, J., & Roberts, R. (2011). Vital signs for nurses : an introduction to clinical observations. Wiley-Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119139119

Accurate clinical observations are the key to good patient care and fundamental to nursing practice. Vital Signs for Nurses will support anyone in care delivery to enhance their skills, reflect upon their own practice and assist in their continuing p... Read More about Vital signs for nurses : an introduction to clinical observations.

The Points Based System (PBS) and migrant cap on non-EEA workers : An accessible guide (2011)
Report
non-EEA workers : An accessible guide

This report attempts to provide an accessible guide to the intricacies of the UK Points Based System (PBS); the issues that have arisen with the imposition of the recent cap on non- EEA workers; and the potential future impacts that may become evide... Read More about The Points Based System (PBS) and migrant cap on non-EEA workers : An accessible guide.

Optimisation of lateral thoraco-lumbar acquisition parameters for Cobb and superimposition methods of intervertebral movement estimation (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Al-Qaroot, B., Twiste, M., Hogg, P., McAloon, M., Howard, D., & McGill, G. (2011, June). Optimisation of lateral thoraco-lumbar acquisition parameters for Cobb and superimposition methods of intervertebral movement estimation. Presented at UKRC (UK Radiological Congress), Manchester, UK

Racialised lesbian spaces : a Mancunian ethnography (2011)
Thesis
Held, N. Racialised lesbian spaces : a Mancunian ethnography. (Thesis). Lancaster University

This thesis seeks to understand the relationship between sexuality, ‘race’ and space within the context of urban night-time leisure spaces for women. It is informed by and draws on different fields: sexual geographies, critical ‘race’ scholarship, fe... Read More about Racialised lesbian spaces : a Mancunian ethnography.

Nutrition and quality of life in adults receiving palliative care (2011)
Book Chapter
Fleming, M., Martin, C., & Hollins-Martin, C. (2011). Nutrition and quality of life in adults receiving palliative care. In V. Preedie (Ed.), Diet and Nutrition in Palliative Care (75-88). London, UK: Routledge

Palliative care refers to treatment and care delivered when the disease/illness is not responsive to curative treatment. The World Health Organization defines palliative care as ‘an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their fam... Read More about Nutrition and quality of life in adults receiving palliative care.

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.

The effect of peer tutoring on academic achievement during practical assessments in applied sports science students (2011)
Journal Article
Comfort, P. (2011). The effect of peer tutoring on academic achievement during practical assessments in applied sports science students. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 48(2), 207-211. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2011.564015

Peer tutoring has been shown to be highly effective in enhancing both tutor and tutee achievements and skill development in a range of educational settings, although this has not currently been investigated in an applied sports science degree setting... Read More about The effect of peer tutoring on academic achievement during practical assessments in applied sports science students.

Your good days and your bad days : an exploration and consideration of how lay people conceptualise depression (2011)
Journal Article
Hogg, C. (2011). Your good days and your bad days : an exploration and consideration of how lay people conceptualise depression. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 18(10), 851-861. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2011.01734.x

Depression remains a significant public health issue globally; 121 million people are affected by depression health education campaigns. Regardless of the prevalence of depression and recent health education campaigns to reduce the burden of depressi... Read More about Your good days and your bad days : an exploration and consideration of how lay people conceptualise depression.

Between-session reliability of four hop tests and the Agility T-Test (2011)
Journal Article
Munro, A., & Herrington, L. (2011). Between-session reliability of four hop tests and the Agility T-Test. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(5), 1470-1477. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181d83335

The purposes of this study were firstly to investigate whether learning affects were present in the administration of 4 hop tests and the Agility T-test and secondly to assess the between-session reliability of these tests. Twentytwo recreational ath... Read More about Between-session reliability of four hop tests and the Agility T-Test.

Strength and power characteristics in English elite rugby league players (2011)
Journal Article
Comfort, P., Graham-Smith, P., Matthews, M., & Bamber, C. (2011). Strength and power characteristics in English elite rugby league players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(5), 1374-1384. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181d687f5

The aim of this article is to present data on the strength and power characteristics of forwards and backs in a squad of elite English rugby league players and compare these findings to previously published literature from Australia. Participants wer... Read More about Strength and power characteristics in English elite rugby league players.