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Clinical briefing : functional neurological symptom disorder (2017)
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Ratcliffe, S. (2017). Clinical briefing : functional neurological symptom disorder. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 13(5), 211-219. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2017.13.5.211

Functional neurological symptom disorder (FNSD), also known as somatoform or conversion disorder, is a relatively common neurological condition. The symptoms vary, and can include both motor and sensory neurological signs. Although misunderstandings... Read More about Clinical briefing : functional neurological symptom disorder.

Functional electrical stimulation and ankle foot orthoses provide equivalent therapeutic effects on foot drop : a meta-analysis providing direction for future research (2017)
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Prenton, S., Hollands, K., Kenney, L., & Onmanee, P. (2017). Functional electrical stimulation and ankle foot orthoses provide equivalent therapeutic effects on foot drop : a meta-analysis providing direction for future research. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 50(2), https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-2289

Objective: To compare the randomized controlled trial evidence for therapeutic effects on walking of functional electrical stimulation and ankle foot orthoses for foot drop caused by central nervous system conditions. Data sources: MEDLINE,... Read More about Functional electrical stimulation and ankle foot orthoses provide equivalent therapeutic effects on foot drop : a meta-analysis providing direction for future research.

A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease (2017)
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Birtwell, K., Dubrow-Marshall, L., Dubrow-Marshall, R., Duerden, T., & Dunn, A. (2017). A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 29, 220-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.10.009

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR) on people with Parkinson's disease who experienced depression, anxiety, stress or difficulty coping with Parkinson's. Method... Read More about A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease.

The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general population (2017)
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Panagiotidi, M., Overton, P., & Stafford, T. (2018). The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general population. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 80, 179-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2017.10.008

Preliminary studies in children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) report both hypo-responsiveness and hyper-responsiveness to sensory stimuli, as well as problems modulating sensory input. As it has been suggested that t... Read More about The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general population.

Returners exhibit greater jumping performance improvements during a peaking phase compared to new players on a volleyball team (2017)
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Bazyler, C., Mizuguchi, S., Kavanaugh, A., McMahon, J., Comfort, P., & Stone, M. (2017). Returners exhibit greater jumping performance improvements during a peaking phase compared to new players on a volleyball team. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(6), 709-716. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0474

Purpose: To determine if jumping performance changes during a peaking phase differed between returners and new players in a female collegiate volleyball team and to determine which variables best explained the variation in performance changes. Metho... Read More about Returners exhibit greater jumping performance improvements during a peaking phase compared to new players on a volleyball team.

Picture-based vocabulary assessment versus parental questionnaires: A cross-linguistic study of bilingual assessment methods (2017)
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Hansen, P., Luniewska, M., Simonsen, H., Haman, E., Mieszkowska, K., Kolak, J., & Wodniecka, Z. (2017). Picture-based vocabulary assessment versus parental questionnaires: A cross-linguistic study of bilingual assessment methods. International Journal of Bilingualism, 23(2), 437-456. https://doi.org/10.1177/1367006917733067

Abstract Purpose: As a contribution to the endeavour of developing appropriate tools for bilingual language assessment, this paper investigates the concurrence between two new tools from the recent COST Action IS0804 (Bi-SLI), and the differences b... Read More about Picture-based vocabulary assessment versus parental questionnaires: A cross-linguistic study of bilingual assessment methods.

Multisensory integration and ADHD-like traits : evidence for an abnormal temporal integration window in ADHD (2017)
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Panagiotidi, M., Overton, P., & Stafford, T. (2017). Multisensory integration and ADHD-like traits : evidence for an abnormal temporal integration window in ADHD. Acta psychologica, 181, 10-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2017.10.001

Abnormalities in multimodal processing have been found in many developmental disorders such as autism and dyslexia. However, surprisingly little empirical work has been conducted to test the integrity of multisensory integration in Attention Deficit... Read More about Multisensory integration and ADHD-like traits : evidence for an abnormal temporal integration window in ADHD.

The prioritization of symptom beliefs over illness beliefs : the development and validation of the Pain Perception Questionnaire for young people (2017)
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Ghio, D., Thomson, W., Calam, R., Ulph, F., Baildam, E., Hyrich, K., & Cordingley, L. (2018). The prioritization of symptom beliefs over illness beliefs : the development and validation of the Pain Perception Questionnaire for young people. British Journal of Health Psychology, 23(1), 68-87. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12275

Objectives To investigate the suitability of the revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ‐R) for use with adolescents with a long‐term pain condition and to validate a new questionnaire for use with this age group. Design A three‐phase mix... Read More about The prioritization of symptom beliefs over illness beliefs : the development and validation of the Pain Perception Questionnaire for young people.

Fathers of adults who have a learning disability : roles, needs and concerns (2017)
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Davys, D., Mitchell, D., & Martin, R. (2017). Fathers of adults who have a learning disability : roles, needs and concerns. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 45(4), 266-273. https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.12205

Background: There is little research that specifically relates to fathers of adults with a learning disability despite the social expectation that fathers will provide a supportive role over the lifespan. Methods: Semi-structured interviews we... Read More about Fathers of adults who have a learning disability : roles, needs and concerns.

Mathematical modelling of radiation-induced cancer risk from breast screening by mammography (2017)
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Ali, R., England, A., Mercer, C., Tootell, A., Walton, L., Schaake, W., & Hogg, P. (2017). Mathematical modelling of radiation-induced cancer risk from breast screening by mammography. European Journal of Radiology, 96, 98-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2017.10.003

Objectives: Establish a method to determine and convey lifetime radiation risk from FFDM screening. Methods: Radiation risk from screening mammography was quantified using effective risk (number of radiation-induced cancer cases/million). For effec... Read More about Mathematical modelling of radiation-induced cancer risk from breast screening by mammography.

Side effects and adverse drug reactions (2017)
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Robertson, D. (2017). Side effects and adverse drug reactions. Nurse Prescribing, 15(10), 512-514. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.10.512

This article will look at the pharmacological aspects surrounding side effects of drugs, adverse drug reactions and the key differences between the two. It will also touch on the concept of drug ‘allergy’ and its meaning from a pharmacological perspe... Read More about Side effects and adverse drug reactions.

'It's a big deal being given a person' : why people who experience infertility may choose not to adopt (2017)
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Smeeton, J., & Ward, J. (2017). 'It's a big deal being given a person' : why people who experience infertility may choose not to adopt. Adoption & fostering, 41(3), 215-227. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308575917705819

This article explores why individuals and couples who experience infertility and undergo treatment through new technologies do not subsequently go on to become parents via adoption. It does this in three ways: a review of the literature; interviews... Read More about 'It's a big deal being given a person' : why people who experience infertility may choose not to adopt.

The effect of hip joint angle on isometric midthigh pull kinetics (2017)
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Dos'Santos, T., Thomas, C., Jones, P., McMahon, J., & Comfort, P. (2017). The effect of hip joint angle on isometric midthigh pull kinetics. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(10), 2748-2757. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002098

The aim of this study were to compare isometric midthigh pull (IMTP) peak force (PF), time-specific force values (100-, 150-, and 200 ms), rate of force development (RFD) at predetermined time bands (0–100, 0–150, and 0–200 ms) and net forces between... Read More about The effect of hip joint angle on isometric midthigh pull kinetics.

Who will educate and prepare the midwives of the future? The crisis in midwifery education in the UK. (2017)
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Furber, C. (2017). Who will educate and prepare the midwives of the future? The crisis in midwifery education in the UK. #Journal not on list, 27(3), 277 - 280

Evidence clearly indicates that midwifery care is crucial in maintaining high-quality maternity and neonatal services with midwifery education being fundamental to sustaining the profession (Renfrew et al 2014) and future workforce (West et al 2017).... Read More about Who will educate and prepare the midwives of the future? The crisis in midwifery education in the UK..

"Path to Intended Violence" model to understand mass violence in the case of Elliot Rodger (2017)
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Allely, C., & Faccini, L. (2017). "Path to Intended Violence" model to understand mass violence in the case of Elliot Rodger. Aggression and violent behavior, 37, 201-209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2017.09.005

There have been many different conceptualizations regarding Elliot Rodger's clinical presentation including claims of him having Asperger's Syndrome (Duke, 2014), psychosis and psychopathy (Langman, 2014) and a description of him as an “injustice col... Read More about "Path to Intended Violence" model to understand mass violence in the case of Elliot Rodger.

A Simulation of the Viscoelastic Behaviour of Heel Pad During Weight-Bearing Activities of Daily Living (2017)
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Behforootan, S., Chatzistergos, P., Chockalingam, N., & Naemi, R. (2017). A Simulation of the Viscoelastic Behaviour of Heel Pad During Weight-Bearing Activities of Daily Living. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 45, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-017-1918-1

Internal strain is known to be one of the contributors to plantar soft tissue damage. However, due to challenges related to measurement techniques, there is a paucity of research investigating the strain within the plantar soft tissue during daily we... Read More about A Simulation of the Viscoelastic Behaviour of Heel Pad During Weight-Bearing Activities of Daily Living.

Widening Participation in Nurse Education: An Integrative Review (2017)
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Heaslip, V., Board, M., Duckworth, V., & Thomas, L. (2017). Widening Participation in Nurse Education: An Integrative Review. Nurse Education Today, 59, 66-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2017.08.016

Background Widening participation into higher education is espoused within educational policy in the UK, and internationally, as a mechanism to promote equality and social mobility. As nurse education is located within higher education it has a resp... Read More about Widening Participation in Nurse Education: An Integrative Review.

Influence of dynamic strength index on countermovement jump force-, power-, velocity-, and displacement-time curves (2017)
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McMahon, J., Jones, P., Dos'Santos, T., & Comfort, P. (2017). Influence of dynamic strength index on countermovement jump force-, power-, velocity-, and displacement-time curves. Sports, 5(4), 72-83. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports5040072

The dynamic strength index (DSI), often calculated as the ratio of countermovement jump (CMJ) propulsion peak force to isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) peak force, is said to inform whether ballistic or maximal strength training is warranted for a giv... Read More about Influence of dynamic strength index on countermovement jump force-, power-, velocity-, and displacement-time curves.

Widening participation in nurse education: an integrative literature review (2017)
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Heaslip, V., Board, M., Duckworth, V., & Thomas, L. (2017). Widening participation in nurse education: an integrative literature review. Nurse Education Today, 59, 66-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2017.08.016

Background Widening participation into higher education is espoused within educational policy in the UK, and internationally, as a mechanism to promote equality and social mobility. As nurse education is located within higher education it has a resp... Read More about Widening participation in nurse education: an integrative literature review.

Reimagining undergraduate Health and Social Care education (2017)
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King, M., Chambers, A., Miller, E., Hook, A., & Jackson, L. (2017). Reimagining undergraduate Health and Social Care education. Illness, Crisis and Loss, 26(2), 145-166. https://doi.org/10.1177/1054137317727102

NHS England’s Five Year Forward View outlines new care models and the need for a workforce that has the skills, values, and competencies to deliver this vision. This is a position paper detailing the context, method, and intentions of a Health Educat... Read More about Reimagining undergraduate Health and Social Care education.