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Evaluating the impact of WaterCell® Technology on pressure redistribution and comfort/discomfort of adults with limited mobility (2016)
Journal Article
Bartley, C., & Stephens, M. (2017). Evaluating the impact of WaterCell® Technology on pressure redistribution and comfort/discomfort of adults with limited mobility. Journal of Tissue Viability, 26(2), 144-149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2016.11.001

Aim of the study


The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of WaterCell® Technology on pressure redistribution and self-reported comfort and discomfort scores of adults with mobility problems who remain seated for extended periods of tim... Read More about Evaluating the impact of WaterCell® Technology on pressure redistribution and comfort/discomfort of adults with limited mobility.

CareFlex HydroTilit, SmartSeat, and SmartSeatPro: evaluation of pressure and comfort (2016)
Report
Bartley, C., & Stephens, M. (2016). CareFlex HydroTilit, SmartSeat, and SmartSeatPro: evaluation of pressure and comfort

The purpose of this study was to explore the use of WaterCell Technology® in the redistribution of pressure of adults with mobility problems who remain seated for extended periods of time and self-reported comfort and discomfort scores using three ch... Read More about CareFlex HydroTilit, SmartSeat, and SmartSeatPro: evaluation of pressure and comfort.

Changing student nurses values, attitudes, and behaviours : a meta ethnography of enrichment activities (2015)
Journal Article
Stephens, M. (2015). Changing student nurses values, attitudes, and behaviours : a meta ethnography of enrichment activities. https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-1168.1000320

Objective: The process of changing student nurses attitudes, values, and behaviours so that they become
congruent with the profession are neither easy nor successful in all cases. This paper will clearly highlight to the
reader the conditions neces... Read More about Changing student nurses values, attitudes, and behaviours : a meta ethnography of enrichment activities.

Tissue viability and skin tearing in mammography (2015)
Book Chapter
Stephens, M. (2015). Tissue viability and skin tearing in mammography. In Digital Mammography (119-122). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04831-4_15

It has been acknowledged that some women are more sensitive to the handling and pressure exerted on their breasts during a mammogram than others [1]. This sensitivity can include heightened feelings of pain, skin reddening, tingling and bruising [2];... Read More about Tissue viability and skin tearing in mammography.

The principles of skin integrity (2014)
Book Chapter
Stephens, M. (2014). The principles of skin integrity. In I. Peate, K. Wild, & M. Nair (Eds.), Nursing Practice Knowledge and Care (355-382). Chichester: Wiley

Extending inter-professional learning through the use of a multi-disciplinary Wiki (2013)
Journal Article
Stephens, M., Robinson, L., & McGrath, D. (2013). Extending inter-professional learning through the use of a multi-disciplinary Wiki. Nurse Education in Practice, 13(6), 492-498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2013.01.009

This paper reports our experiences of a student learning activity which employed a Wiki for student radiographers and nurses to build on an inter-professional learning event.

The aim of the Wiki was to facilitate inter-professional learning for st... Read More about Extending inter-professional learning through the use of a multi-disciplinary Wiki.

Interprofessional working in practice – educating for the future: The development of the Salford Collaborative Learning in Practice (CLIP) model (2013)
Report
Chaffe, E., Chapman, J., Cullen, M., Dean, M., Haines, C., Hollinshead, M., …Tudor, E. (2013). Interprofessional working in practice – educating for the future: The development of the Salford Collaborative Learning in Practice (CLIP) model

The project sought to introduce an interprofessional training programme for 3rd year pre-registration students across a range of professional groups. The programme was developed collaboratively with three National Health Service (NHS) sites. Practice... Read More about Interprofessional working in practice – educating for the future: The development of the Salford Collaborative Learning in Practice (CLIP) model.

Caring for people with altered skin function (2012)
Book Chapter
Stephens, M. (2012). Caring for people with altered skin function. In P. Lemone, I. Peate, M. Nair, L. Hemming, & K. Wild (Eds.), LeMone and Burke's adult nursing: Acute and ongoing care. Pearson Education

'What’s in Davy Jones’ locker?' (Squeamish, series 1, episode 6) (2012)
Other
Stephens, M., & Jones, D. (2012). 'What’s in Davy Jones’ locker?' (Squeamish, series 1, episode 6). Broadcast on Sky Discovery DMax

Student nurses at the University of Salford are being taught how to treat patients with life-like wounds designed by an award-winning make-up artist Davy Jones.

Davy brought his extensive experience to Salford to help recreate acute and chronic wo... Read More about 'What’s in Davy Jones’ locker?' (Squeamish, series 1, episode 6).

Assessing the use of simulated wounds in nurse education (2012)
Journal Article
Stephens, M., & Jones, D. (2012). Assessing the use of simulated wounds in nurse education. Wounds UK, 8(1), 74-80

In the past, nursing students only
had access to classroom theory
to develop their wound care
knowledge. In the project detailed
here, simulated wounds were
developed to teach nursing students at
the University of Salford about tissue
viabilit... Read More about Assessing the use of simulated wounds in nurse education.

Wound care provision in an out of hours District Nursing Service (2012)
Journal Article
Stephens, M., Jones, J., & Smith, T. (2012). Wound care provision in an out of hours District Nursing Service. Wound essentials, 7(2), 73-76

In England and Wales, more than 2.6 million people receive
care from a district nurse each year (Queens Nursing Institute
[QNI], 2009) and an often unreported area of this service is
the out-of-hours service provided from 6pm to 8am daily and
at... Read More about Wound care provision in an out of hours District Nursing Service.

Evaluating the effectiveness of Skype as a tool for promoting internationalisation of the nursing curriculum (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Stephens, M., Hennefer, D., Gloster, A., Barker, M., & Mcgrath, D. (2011, July). Evaluating the effectiveness of Skype as a tool for promoting internationalisation of the nursing curriculum. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment (ECE) 6th International Conference : Creativity and Engagement in Higher Education, The University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

Evidence based medicines management (2010)
Book Chapter
Ratcliffe, S., & Stephens, M. (2010). Evidence based medicines management. In E. Lawson, & D. Hennefer (Eds.), Medicines Management in Adult Nursing (145-165). Learning Matters

LAPS GM IPE Care Homes 06092024
Report
Stephens, M., Cropper, E., O'Connor, D., Sharrat, J., Carruthers, H., Macdonald, G., …LeBlanc, C. (2024). LAPS GM IPE Care Homes 06092024. University of Salford: University of Salford, University of Bolton, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Manchester, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

This document has been designed to provide information about Interprofessional Training Care Home placements, specifically in the context of physiotherapy learners, and the support required to ensure a successful placement experience.

The guidelin... Read More about LAPS GM IPE Care Homes 06092024.

Factors affecting seating prescription : a qualitative evaluation of Watercell® technology in complex static chairs
Presentation / Conference
Bartley, C., & Stephens, M. Factors affecting seating prescription : a qualitative evaluation of Watercell® technology in complex static chairs. Presented at ISS 2017 - 33rd International Seating Symposium, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Centre, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

This paper will highlight important factors practitioners should consider when prescribing seating for people who sit for extended periods of time (comfort, pressure redistribution, aesthetics, function, posture, occupation, support and end user coll... Read More about Factors affecting seating prescription : a qualitative evaluation of Watercell® technology in complex static chairs.

NOT THE LAST RESORT: the impact of an interprofessional training care home on residents, care home staff, and students
Report
Stephens, M., Kelly, S., Clark, A., Granat, M., Garbutt, R., & Hubbard, L. NOT THE LAST RESORT: the impact of an interprofessional training care home on residents, care home staff, and students

Care homes are a fundamental part of the health and social care system, and with demand in the
sector expected to increase, it is important to better understand how the sector can improve
recruitment and retention, be sustainably staffed, and promo... Read More about NOT THE LAST RESORT: the impact of an interprofessional training care home on residents, care home staff, and students.

Personalised Care Interprofessional Education Framework (PerCIE) : social prescribing placement curriculum document and guiding principles for undergraduate/postgraduate health and social care students
Report
Howarth, M., Bayley, K., Brown, L., Dunn, J., Evans, H., Farrah, A., …Williamson, T. Personalised Care Interprofessional Education Framework (PerCIE) : social prescribing placement curriculum document and guiding principles for undergraduate/postgraduate health and social care students

This Personalised Care Interprofessional Education (PerCIE) Framework has been designed to guide and support HEIs, and PEFs to enable health and social care students to learn about strengths-based approaches to health and wellbeing delivered by servi... Read More about Personalised Care Interprofessional Education Framework (PerCIE) : social prescribing placement curriculum document and guiding principles for undergraduate/postgraduate health and social care students.