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Countermovement jump standards in rugby league : what is a “good” performance? (2020)
Journal Article
McMahon, J., Lake, J., Dos'Santos, T., Jones, P., Thomasson, M., & Comfort, P. (2020). Countermovement jump standards in rugby league : what is a “good” performance?. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(6), 1691-1698. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003697

The countermovement jump (CMJ) is considered an important test in rugby league and the force platform is the recommended tool for assessing CMJ performance in this cohort. Due to inconsistent methods applied across previous studies, there is curren... Read More about Countermovement jump standards in rugby league : what is a “good” performance?.

Technology for monitoring everyday prosthesis use : a systematic review (2020)
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Chadwell, A., Diment, L., Micó-Amigo, M., Morgado Ramírez, D., Dickinson, A., Granat, M., …Worsley, P. (in press). Technology for monitoring everyday prosthesis use : a systematic review. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 17(1), 93. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-020-00711-4

Abstract: Background: Understanding how prostheses are used in everyday life is central to the design, provision and evaluation of prosthetic devices and associated services. This paper reviews the scientific literature on methodologies and technolog... Read More about Technology for monitoring everyday prosthesis use : a systematic review.

Policing social distancing : gaining and maintaining compliance in the age of coronavirus (2020)
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Grace, S. (2020). Policing social distancing : gaining and maintaining compliance in the age of coronavirus. Policing, 14(4), 1034-1053. https://doi.org/10.1093/police/paaa029

Drawing on motivational posturing theory (MPT) and procedural justice theory (PJT) this paper makes recommendations for how best to secure compliance with social distancing regulations. Applying those theories to – mostly observational – data from... Read More about Policing social distancing : gaining and maintaining compliance in the age of coronavirus.

Design and validation of a foot–ankle dynamic simulator with a 6-degree-of-freedom parallel mechanism (2020)
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Wang, D., Wang, W., Guo, Q., Shi, G., Zhu, G., Wang, X., & Liu, A. (2020). Design and validation of a foot–ankle dynamic simulator with a 6-degree-of-freedom parallel mechanism. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 234(10), 1070-1082. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954411920938902

An in vitro simulation test using a designed well-targeted test rig has been regarded as an effective way to understand the kinematics and dynamics of the foot and ankle complex in the dynamic stance phase, and it also allows alterations in both inte... Read More about Design and validation of a foot–ankle dynamic simulator with a 6-degree-of-freedom parallel mechanism.

Protecting frontline workers (2020)
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Kwegyir-Afful, E., & Leigh, J. (2020). Protecting frontline workers. British Journal of Nursing, 29(13), 728. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2020.29.13.728

In December 2019, news of a strange new illness, mainly in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province in China, came through social media. Little was known about the virus until 11 February 2020, when it was named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavi... Read More about Protecting frontline workers.

Student experiences of nursing on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020)
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Leigh, J., Bolton, M., Cain, K., Harrison, N., Yates-Bolton, N., & Ratcliffe, S. (2020). Student experiences of nursing on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic. British Journal of Nursing, 29(13), 788-789. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2020.29.13.788

This article provides the reflections of three University of Salford student nurses. Two have experience of working on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic. One has now qualified as a registered nurse. The crucial role of students' personal tu... Read More about Student experiences of nursing on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Development and evaluation of a dual density insole for people standing for long periods of time at work (2020)
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Anderson, J., Williams, A., & Nester, C. (2020). Development and evaluation of a dual density insole for people standing for long periods of time at work. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13(1), 42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-020-00402-2

Background: Appropriate footwear is important for those who stand for prolonged periods of time at work, enabling them to remain comfortable, healthy and safe. Preferences for different footwear cushioning or hardness are often person specific and on... Read More about Development and evaluation of a dual density insole for people standing for long periods of time at work.

Impact of gonad shielding for AP pelvis on dose and image quality on different female sizes : a phantom study (2020)
Journal Article
Buissink, C., Alrowily, M., Dougoud, C., Linneman, J., Lirot, M., Mzobe, N., …van der Heij-Meijer, A. (2020). Impact of gonad shielding for AP pelvis on dose and image quality on different female sizes : a phantom study. Radiography, 26(Sup 2), S71-S78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.06.013

Introduction In clinical practice AP pelvis standard protocols are suitable for average size patients. However, as the average body size has increased over the past decades, radiographers have had to improve their practice in order to ensure that ad... Read More about Impact of gonad shielding for AP pelvis on dose and image quality on different female sizes : a phantom study.

The challenges of measuring homelessness among armed forces veterans : service provider experiences in England (2020)
Journal Article
Wilding, M. (2020). The challenges of measuring homelessness among armed forces veterans : service provider experiences in England. European Journal of Homelessness (Online), 14(1), 107-122

This study investigates the measurement of homelessness among Armed Forces veterans in England, starting from the strikingly low figures in local authority administrative data returns compared to the USA. Findings from stakeholder interviews reveal... Read More about The challenges of measuring homelessness among armed forces veterans : service provider experiences in England.

‘I don’t do it for myself, I do it for them’. A grounded theory study of South Asians’ experiences of making lifestyle change after myocardial infarction (2020)
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Davis, D., Jones, I., Johnson, M., Howarth, M., & Astin, F. (2020). ‘I don’t do it for myself, I do it for them’. A grounded theory study of South Asians’ experiences of making lifestyle change after myocardial infarction. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(19-20), 3687-3700. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15395

Aims and objectives: To explore South Asians’ experience of choosing and prioritising lifestyle changes during their recovery from first myocardial infarction. Background: Coronary heart disease continues to be a leading cause of premature death... Read More about ‘I don’t do it for myself, I do it for them’. A grounded theory study of South Asians’ experiences of making lifestyle change after myocardial infarction.

Top tips for interprofessional education and collaborative practice research : a guide for students and early career researchers (2020)
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O’Carroll, V., Owens, M., Sy, M., El-Awaisi, A., Xyrichis, A., Leigh, J., …McFadyen, A. (2021). Top tips for interprofessional education and collaborative practice research : a guide for students and early career researchers. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 35(3), 328-333. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2020.1777092

Interprofessional research within the contexts of education and health and social care practice has grown exponentially within the past three decades. To maintain the momentum of high-quality research, it is important that early career researchers e... Read More about Top tips for interprofessional education and collaborative practice research : a guide for students and early career researchers.

A UK-wide analysis of trait emotional intelligence in occupational therapists (2020)
Journal Article
McKenna, J., Webb, J., & Weinberg, A. (2020). A UK-wide analysis of trait emotional intelligence in occupational therapists. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 27(7), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2017.0142

Background/aims Emotional intelligence enables recognition, understanding and management of emotions of self and others, supporting development of communication, relationship building and engagement skills. The application of emotional intelligence... Read More about A UK-wide analysis of trait emotional intelligence in occupational therapists.

A review of the law surrounding Female Genital Mutilation Protection Orders (2020)
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Home, J., Rowland, A., Gerry QC, F., Proudman, C., & Walton, K. (2020). A review of the law surrounding Female Genital Mutilation Protection Orders. British Journal of Midwifery, 28(7), 418-429. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2020.28.7.418

Performing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is prohibited within the United Kingdom by the FGM Act 2003. A mandatory reporting duty for FGM requires regulated health and social care professionals and teachers in England and Wales to report known ca... Read More about A review of the law surrounding Female Genital Mutilation Protection Orders.

Implementing evidence-based practice : a guide for radiographers (2020)
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Brettle, A. (2020). Implementing evidence-based practice : a guide for radiographers. Radiography, 26(Sup. 2), S37-S41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.05.013

Evidence-based practice is a concept that has grown across health disciplines over the last 25 years as a way of providing high quality health care. Radiographers are keen to implement evidence-based approaches but barriers remain in practice. This a... Read More about Implementing evidence-based practice : a guide for radiographers.

Foot orthoses for people with rheumatoid arthritis, involving quantitative and qualitative outcomes : protocol for a randomised controlled trial (2020)
Journal Article
Ramos-Petersen, L., Nester, C., Gijon-Nogueron, G., & Ortega-Avila, A. (2020). Foot orthoses for people with rheumatoid arthritis, involving quantitative and qualitative outcomes : protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 10(7), e036433. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036433

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves changes to foot structure and function, and there is an association between RA and foot pain. This pain affects those patient’s physical activity and experience of daily living. While there is clinical... Read More about Foot orthoses for people with rheumatoid arthritis, involving quantitative and qualitative outcomes : protocol for a randomised controlled trial.