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University of Salford : Moving and Handling Competency Passport (2019)
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Webb, J., & Harrison, D. (2019). University of Salford : Moving and Handling Competency Passport. Salford, UK

This competency Passport toolkit has been developed alongside a 3-year longitudinal study exploring the impact of an innovative change to the delivery of the moving and handling training with undergraduate Occupational therapy students at the Univers... Read More about University of Salford : Moving and Handling Competency Passport.

The contribution of commuting to total moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Gbadamosi, A., Clarke-Cornwell, A., Sindall, P., & Granat, M. (2019, February). The contribution of commuting to total moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Poster presented at Active Living Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Background: Commuting to and from work can increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and increase adherence to physical activity guidelines; however, there is lack of evidence on the contribution of different modes of commute and continu... Read More about The contribution of commuting to total moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

Comparative analysis of radiation dose and low contrast detail detectability using routine paediatric chest radiography protocols (2019)
Journal Article

Objectives: To compare low contrast detail (LCD) detectability and radiation dose for routine paediatric chest X-ray (CXR) imaging protocols among various hospitals.

Methods: CDRAD 2.0 phantom and medical grade polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) sl... Read More about Comparative analysis of radiation dose and low contrast detail detectability using routine paediatric chest radiography protocols.

Exploring an integrated palliative care model for older people: an integrative review (2019)
Journal Article
Raco, M., Burdett, T., & Heaslip, V. (2019). Exploring an integrated palliative care model for older people: an integrative review. Journal of Integrated Care, 27(2), 111-122. https://doi.org/10.1108/JICA-10-2018-0065

Purpose
Due to an international ageing population, global health organisations have recognised the challenges arising from fragmented interaction between health and social sectors in the end of life care. The purpose of this paper is to explore the... Read More about Exploring an integrated palliative care model for older people: an integrative review.

A de-civilizing reversal or system normal? Rising lethal violence in post-recession austerity United Kingdom (2019)
Journal Article

This article offers incipient theoretical analysis and reflections on the recent rises in lethal violence recorded in the UK. The rises have attracted considerable media attention, with the more informed discussions drawing plausible causal associati... Read More about A de-civilizing reversal or system normal? Rising lethal violence in post-recession austerity United Kingdom.

Emerging roles of sympathetic nerves and inflammation in perivascular adipose tissue (2019)
Journal Article
Saxton, S., Withers, S., & Heagerty, A. (2019). Emerging roles of sympathetic nerves and inflammation in perivascular adipose tissue. Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy, 33(2), 245-259. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10557-019-06862-4

Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) is no longer recognised as simply a structural support for the vasculature, and we now know that PVAT releases vasoactive factors which modulate vascular function. Since the discovery of this function in 1991, PVAT... Read More about Emerging roles of sympathetic nerves and inflammation in perivascular adipose tissue.

How participation in collective action changes relationships, behaviours, and beliefs : an interview study of the role of inter- and intragroup processes (2019)
Journal Article
Vestergren, S., Drury, J., & Hammar Chiriac, E. (2019). How participation in collective action changes relationships, behaviours, and beliefs : an interview study of the role of inter- and intragroup processes. Journal of Social and Political Psychology, 7(1), 76-99. https://doi.org/10.5964/jspp.v7i1.903

Research has shown that numerous psychological changes can occur in and through collective action. Previous research on psychological consequences of participation in collective action has mainly focused on one change at a time and has rarely include... Read More about How participation in collective action changes relationships, behaviours, and beliefs : an interview study of the role of inter- and intragroup processes.

A survey assessment of reporting radiographers' scope of practice in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom (2019)
Journal Article
Stevens, B. J. (2019). A survey assessment of reporting radiographers' scope of practice in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Radiography, 25(3), 214-219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.01.006

Introduction: Radiographers have been providing reporting solutions for a number of years. Given the persistent radiologist vacancies and the increased demand on imaging services, the utilisation of reporting radiographers is widespread across Englan... Read More about A survey assessment of reporting radiographers' scope of practice in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

Reducing arthritis fatigue impact : two-year randomised controlled trial of cognitive behavioural approaches by rheumatology teams (RAFT) (2019)
Journal Article

Objectives: To see if a group course delivered by rheumatology teams using cognitive-behavioural approaches, plus usual care, reduced RA fatigue impact more than usual care alone.

Methods: Multicentre, 2-year randomised controlled trial in RA ad... Read More about Reducing arthritis fatigue impact : two-year randomised controlled trial of cognitive behavioural approaches by rheumatology teams (RAFT).