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On being dyslexic : student radiographers' perspectives (2010)
Journal Article
Murphy, F. (2010). On being dyslexic : student radiographers' perspectives. Radiography, 17(2), 132-138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2010.08.005

The purpose of this paper was to provide an insight into life as a dyslexic student radiographer, identify barriers and risks in clinical training, and develop recommendations for the support of students with dyslexia. The paucity of research into... Read More about On being dyslexic : student radiographers' perspectives.

‘Good relations’ among neighbours and workmates? The everyday encounters of Accession 8 migrants and established communities in urban England (2010)
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Cook, J., Dwyer, P., & Waite, L. (2010). ‘Good relations’ among neighbours and workmates? The everyday encounters of Accession 8 migrants and established communities in urban England. Population, Space and Place, 17(6), 727-741. https://doi.org/10.1002/psp.638

Drawing on data generated in a recently completed qualitative study in a northern, English city, this paper explores the everyday social encounters of Accession 8 (A8) migrants who entered the UK following the expansion of the European Union in 2004.... Read More about ‘Good relations’ among neighbours and workmates? The everyday encounters of Accession 8 migrants and established communities in urban England.

Determination of optimal CT exposure factors for lung lesions using an anthropomorphic chest phantom for SPECT-CT (2010)
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Thompson, J., Szczepura, K., Tootell, A., Sil, J., Manning, D., & Hogg, P. (2010). Determination of optimal CT exposure factors for lung lesions using an anthropomorphic chest phantom for SPECT-CT. European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, 37(Sup. 2), S494. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-010-1560-8

PURPOSE: SPECT‐CT is a valuable modality for diagnosis and staging of primary and secondary malignant disease and also diagnosing benign conditions. CT incurs a significant radiation burden; consequently CT acquisition parameters require optimisati... Read More about Determination of optimal CT exposure factors for lung lesions using an anthropomorphic chest phantom for SPECT-CT.

Early observations of the effects of lateral wedge orthoses on lower limb muscle length and potential for exacerbating spasticity (2010)
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spasticity. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 34(3), 319-326. https://doi.org/10.3109/03093646.2010.504976

Lateral wedge orthoses are often prescribed to correct varus deformity after stroke. Spasticity is implicated in varus deformity and is caused by velocity-related muscle length changes, so a lateral wedge may affect spasticity by manipulating foot an... Read More about Early observations of the effects of lateral wedge orthoses on lower limb muscle length and potential for exacerbating spasticity.

Crisis resolution: A service response to mental distress (2010)
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Morton, J. (2010). Crisis resolution: A service response to mental distress. Practice, 21(3), 143-158. https://doi.org/10.1080/09503150902807599

Crisis Resolution Teams (CRTs) along with other specialist mental health teams (Early Intervention and Assertive Outreach) have emerged as a definite service direction in secondary mental health services and are firmly embedded in mental health poli... Read More about Crisis resolution: A service response to mental distress.

Futures planning, parental expectations and sibling concern for people who have a learning disability (2010)
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Davys, D., Haigh, C., & Mitchell, D. (2010). Futures planning, parental expectations and sibling concern for people who have a learning disability. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 14(3), 167-183. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744629510385625

The aim of this questionnaire was to explore the existence of future plans, parental expectation and sibling concern regarding people who have a learning disability. A questionnaire was sent via email to siblings of people who have a learning disab... Read More about Futures planning, parental expectations and sibling concern for people who have a learning disability.

The influence of objective measurement tools on communication and clinical decision making in neurological rehabilitation (2010)
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Tyson, S., Greenhalgh, J., Long, A., & Flynn, R. (2010). The influence of objective measurement tools on communication and clinical decision making in neurological rehabilitation. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 17(3), https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2753.2010.01555.x

Rationale: routine collection of outcome measures is advocated to improve quality of care. However, there has been scant investigation of how measurement tools are used in clinical practice and what impact they may have. This paper compares two neuro... Read More about The influence of objective measurement tools on communication and clinical decision making in neurological rehabilitation.

Blue remembered skills : mental health awareness training for police officers (2010)
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Cummins, I., & Jones, S. (2010). Blue remembered skills : mental health awareness training for police officers. Journal of Adult Protection, 12(3), 14-19. https://doi.org/10.5042/jap.2010.0410

The Bradley Report (Bradley, 2009) has raised a number of important questions regarding the treatment of individuals who are experiencing mental health problems and find themselves in the criminal justice system. One of the key recommendations is th... Read More about Blue remembered skills : mental health awareness training for police officers.

Patient perspective of systemic lupus erythematosus in relation to health-related quality of life concepts - a qualitative study (2010)
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McElone, K., Abbott, J., Gray, J., Williams, A., & Teh, L. (2010). Patient perspective of systemic lupus erythematosus in relation to health-related quality of life concepts - a qualitative study. Lupus, 19(14), 1640-1647. https://doi.org/10.1177/0961203310378668

We sought to understand the patients’ ‘lived experiences of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)’ by exploring, describing and clarifying the patients’ perspective of how they felt about having SLE and how the disease impacted on their lives, both po... Read More about Patient perspective of systemic lupus erythematosus in relation to health-related quality of life concepts - a qualitative study.

The sexual health needs of looked after young people; findings from qualitative interviews led through public health and health psychology. (2010)
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Dale, H., Watson, L., Adair, P., Moy, M., & Humphris, G. (2010). The sexual health needs of looked after young people; findings from qualitative interviews led through public health and health psychology. Journal of Public Health, 33(1), 86-92. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdq055

Background - Looked after young people (LAYP) have poorer sexual health outcomes than their peers. However, research seldom examines the health needs of, or intervenes with, this group. The aim of the current study was to identify LAYP's perceived se... Read More about The sexual health needs of looked after young people; findings from qualitative interviews led through public health and health psychology..

Patellar tendon properties with fluctuating menstrual cycle hormones (2010)
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Burgess, K., Pearson, S., & Onambele, G. (2010). Patellar tendon properties with fluctuating menstrual cycle hormones. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(8), 2088-2095. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181aeb12b

Debate continues over whether skeletal muscle performance and injury risk vary over the course of the menstrual cycle. Alterations in tendon properties may play a role in the potential fluctuations of both of these variables. The aim of the current s... Read More about Patellar tendon properties with fluctuating menstrual cycle hormones.

A patient-centred approach to day surgery nursing (2010)
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Mitchell, M. (2010). A patient-centred approach to day surgery nursing. Nursing Standard, 24(44), 40-46. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2010.07.24.44.40.c7885

The pursuit of greater efficiency in modern day surgery has led to the adoption and development of many new and ‘extended’ nursing roles. Such roles often focus on physiological measurement to ensure patient safety before (and during) surgery. Howeve... Read More about A patient-centred approach to day surgery nursing.

Think before you type (2010)
Journal Article
Wray, J. (2010). Think before you type. Practising Midwife, 13(7), 16

A lively discussion regarding Facebook usage in practice - ethical issues explored.

Day surgery and general anaesthesia : what makes patients anxious? (2010)
Journal Article
Mitchell, M. (2010). Day surgery and general anaesthesia : what makes patients anxious?. Day surgery Australia, 9(2), 8-16

For many patients the prospective of undergoing surgery and general anaesthesia is highly anxiety provoking. With the global rise in day surgery and limited nurse/ patient contact, anxiety has become a prominent issue. The aim of the study was to est... Read More about Day surgery and general anaesthesia : what makes patients anxious?.

Does Parkinson’s disease affect judgement about another person’s action? (2010)
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person’s action?. Experimental Brain Research, 204(3), 327-331. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00221-009-1976-1

The observer’s motor system has been shown to be involved in observing the actions of another person. Recent findings suggest that people with Parkinson’s disease do not show the same motor facilitatory effects when observing the actions of another p... Read More about Does Parkinson’s disease affect judgement about another person’s action?.

Can disability studies contribute to client-centred occupational therapy practice? (2010)
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McCormack, C., & Collins, B. (2010). Can disability studies contribute to client-centred occupational therapy practice?. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(7), 339-342. https://doi.org/10.4276/030802210X12785840213328

Occupational therapists frequently cite a ‘client-centred’ approach as a fundamental aspect of their practice. However, there are many examples in the narratives of disabled people that suggest that the health and social care services they experience... Read More about Can disability studies contribute to client-centred occupational therapy practice?.

Accessing Emergency Contraception; the role of friends in the adolescent experience (2010)
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Fallon, D. (2010). Accessing Emergency Contraception; the role of friends in the adolescent experience. Sociology of Health and Illness, 32(5), 677-694. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9566.2010.01237.x

This paper focuses on the findings of a qualitative study that explored adolescent experiences of accessing emergency hormonal contraception. It describes how anticipated judgements and associated feelings of embarrassment and shame were dealt with t... Read More about Accessing Emergency Contraception; the role of friends in the adolescent experience.

Exploring the issues of men and self injury (2010)
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Hogg, C. (2010). Exploring the issues of men and self injury. Mental Health Practice, 13(9), 16-20. https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp2010.06.13.9.16.c7804

The issues raised by self-harm in men are under-considered and under-researched. This article explores these issues from the perspective of ‘Andy’, whose name has been changed to protect his identity, who self-harms. It explores some of the issues... Read More about Exploring the issues of men and self injury.

Fitness test profiles as determined by the eurofit test battery in elite female gaelic football players (2010)
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Keane, A., Scott, M., Dugdill, L., & Reilly, T. (2010). Fitness test profiles as determined by the eurofit test battery in elite female gaelic football players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(6), 1502-1506. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181dc44a8

Gaelic Football is the main sport in Ireland and has potential for use as a means of fitness in health promotion contexts. The present study entailed a cross-sectional comparison of performances in a motor test battery between elite female players a... Read More about Fitness test profiles as determined by the eurofit test battery in elite female gaelic football players.