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Optimum patient orientation for pelvic and hip radiography: A randomised trial
Journal Article
Harding, L., Manning-Stanley, A., Evans, P., Taylor, E., Charnock, P., & England, A. Optimum patient orientation for pelvic and hip radiography: A randomised trial. Radiography, 20(1), 22-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2013.09.002

Purpose
To investigate the effect of patient orientation on the radiation dose and image quality (IQ) for digital (DR) and computed radiography (CR) examinations of the pelvis.

Methods
A randomised study was conducted using DR and CR X-ray equip... Read More about Optimum patient orientation for pelvic and hip radiography: A randomised trial.

A custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization: An orthosis that promotes function and improvement in patients with the first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis
Journal Article
Ahmadi Bani, M., Arazpour, M., Hutchins, S., Layeghi, F., Bahramizadeh, M., & Mardani, M. A custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization: An orthosis that promotes function and improvement in patients with the first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 38(1), 79-82. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364613488621

Background and aim: Patients with mild to moderate first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis report pain, a reduction in pinch and grip strength and hand function. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of a custom-made neoprene thumb c... Read More about A custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization: An orthosis that promotes function and improvement in patients with the first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.

An evaluation of stroke rehabilitation within Greater Manchester
Thesis
McGovern, A. An evaluation of stroke rehabilitation within Greater Manchester. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aimed to evaluate stroke rehabilitation services including the quality of services and the opinions of multiple stakeholders involved in stroke rehabilitation. Several methodologies were employed including a literature review, content ana... Read More about An evaluation of stroke rehabilitation within Greater Manchester.

Defining hate
Thesis
Baghdadi, A. Defining hate. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This study explores how a sample of British Muslims in contemporary society
experience and define “hate” and “hate crime”. The research was conducted in
Northwest England utilising a qualitative phenomenological methodological
approach. Semi-st... Read More about Defining hate.

Accomplishing social work identity in interprofessional mental health teams following the implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007
Thesis
mental health teams following the implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main objective of the thesis was to explore how social work Approved Mental Health Professionals accomplished social work identity when seconded to Mental Health Trusts. The project has examined the identity work that the social workers engaged i... Read More about Accomplishing social work identity in interprofessional mental health teams following the implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007.

Accomplishing social work identity in interprofessional mental health teams following the implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007
Thesis
mental health teams following the implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main objective of the thesis was to explore how social work Approved Mental Health Professionals accomplished social work identity when seconded to Mental Health Trusts. The project has examined the identity work that the social workers engaged i... Read More about Accomplishing social work identity in interprofessional mental health teams following the implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007.

Predictors of breast and cervical cancer screening uptake prior to the introduction of centralised nationwide screening in Poland
Thesis
Starczewska, J. Predictors of breast and cervical cancer screening uptake prior to the introduction of centralised nationwide screening in Poland. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background
Introduction of nationwide breast and cervical screening programmes in Poland (2006) created an
unprecedented opportunity to explore the predictors of breast and cervical cancer prophylactic
behaviours in a society unexposed to popul... Read More about Predictors of breast and cervical cancer screening uptake prior to the introduction of centralised nationwide screening in Poland.

Lower limb stiffness: Considerations for female athletes
Journal Article
McMahon, J., Comfort, P., & Pearson, S. Lower limb stiffness: Considerations for female athletes. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(5), 70-73. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e318268131f

Women demonstrate lower limb stiffness recruitment strategies, which may predispose them to greater sustainment of lower limb injuries, particularly to the anterior cruciate ligament. To positively alter such strategies in women, lower limb muscle st... Read More about Lower limb stiffness: Considerations for female athletes.

Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research
Thesis
Gordon, M. Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents a programme of nine key published works, as well as twelve published supporting works focusing on two areas. Firstly, an investigation of how non-technical skills education in healthcare can be used to enhance outcomes for patien... Read More about Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research.

Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research
Thesis
Gordon, M. Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents a programme of nine key published works, as well as twelve published supporting works focusing on two areas. Firstly, an investigation of how non-technical skills education in healthcare can be used to enhance outcomes for patien... Read More about Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research.