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Sorting swimmers shoulders : an observational study on swimmers that presented to a shoulder surgeon (2015)
Journal Article
Mackenzie, T., Butler, D., Funk, L., & Herrington, L. (2015). Sorting swimmers shoulders : an observational study on swimmers that presented to a shoulder surgeon. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 9(3), 90. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-6042.161444

Context: It is common for swimmers to suffer shoulder injuries resulting in a wealth of research focusing on the causes and types of injury. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding current management for shoulder injuries in swimmers.
Aims: T... Read More about Sorting swimmers shoulders : an observational study on swimmers that presented to a shoulder surgeon.

The influence of thermoplastic thoraco lumbo sacral orthoses on standing balance in subjects with idiopathic scoliosis (2015)
Journal Article

Background: Idiopathic scoliosis patients have postural equilibrium problems.


Objective: The objective of this study was to assess postural control in subjects with idiopathic scoliosis following a 4-month intervention in an unbraced position.... Read More about The influence of thermoplastic thoraco lumbo sacral orthoses on standing balance in subjects with idiopathic scoliosis.

How should occupational therapy respond to widening participation strategy? (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Collins, B. (2015, June). How should occupational therapy respond to widening participation strategy?. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists 39th Annual Conference & Exhibition and Specialist Section – Work Annual Conference, Brighton, United Kingdom

In August 2014, Health Education England (HEE) (who
commission occupational therapy education in England)
presented “Widening Participation: It Matters” for consultation.
The strategy document sets out targets to attract and retain
students from... Read More about How should occupational therapy respond to widening participation strategy?.

Inclusive education in occupational therapy : how could we make a difference? (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Collins, B. (2015, June). Inclusive education in occupational therapy : how could we make a difference?. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists 39th Annual Conference & Exhibition and Specialist Section – Work Annual Conference, Brighton, United Kingdom

Occupational therapy has long articulated a commitment to
social justice (e.g. Townsend 1993). Social justice is also key
throughout inclusive education literature (Hockings 2010).
Likewise, cultural awareness and competence are core to both
occu... Read More about Inclusive education in occupational therapy : how could we make a difference?.

What is the minimum amount of simulated breast movement required for visual detection of blurring : An exploratory investigation? (2015)
Journal Article
Ma, W., Aspin, R., Hogg, P., Kelly, J., & Millington, S. (2015). What is the minimum amount of simulated breast movement required for visual detection of blurring : An exploratory investigation?. British Journal of Radiology, 88(1052), https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20150126

Background: Image blurring in mammography can cause significant image degradation and interpretational problems. A potential source is due to paddle movement during image formation. Paddle movement has been shown to be as much as 1.5mm. No study has... Read More about What is the minimum amount of simulated breast movement required for visual detection of blurring : An exploratory investigation?.

A systematic review of the effect of foot orthoses and shoe characteristics on balance in healthy older subjects (2015)
Journal Article
Aboutorabi, A., Bahramizadeh, M., Arazpour, M., Fadayevatan, R., Farahmand, F., Curran, S., & Hutchins, S. (2016). A systematic review of the effect of foot orthoses and shoe characteristics on balance in healthy older subjects. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(2), 170-181. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615588342

Background: Foot orthoses are used to optimize lower extremity function and can improve postural stability by enhancing the afferent somatosensory feedback available to the central nervous system.


Objective: The aim of this review was to evalua... Read More about A systematic review of the effect of foot orthoses and shoe characteristics on balance in healthy older subjects.

Decreasing spatial disorientation in care-home settings : how psychology can guide the development of dementia friendly design guidelines (2015)
Journal Article
O’Malley, M., Innes, A., & Wiener, J. (2017). Decreasing spatial disorientation in care-home settings : how psychology can guide the development of dementia friendly design guidelines. Dementia, 16(3), 315-328. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301215591334

Alzheimer’s disease results in marked declines in navigation skills that are particularly pronounced in unfamiliar environments. However, many people with Alzheimer’s disease eventually face the challenge of having to learn their way around unfamilia... Read More about Decreasing spatial disorientation in care-home settings : how psychology can guide the development of dementia friendly design guidelines.

Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : 'A Game of chance…' – a survey of patients' experiences (2015)
Journal Article
Graham, A., & Williams, A. (2015). Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : 'A Game of chance…' – a survey of patients' experiences. Musculoskeletal Care, 14(1), 37-46. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1111

Objective:
Up to 90% of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience foot problems leading to reduced function, mobility, quality of life and social participation, and impacts on body image, but these can be improved with general foot care, ort... Read More about Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : 'A Game of chance…' – a survey of patients' experiences.

A qualitative evaluation of occupational therapy-led work rehabilitation for people with inflammatory arthritis : perspectives of therapists and their line managers (2015)
Journal Article

Introduction: Occupational therapy-led work rehabilitation for employed people with inflammatory arthritis and work problems was piloted in five hospitals in the United Kingdom. This qualitative study explored the views of participating occupational... Read More about A qualitative evaluation of occupational therapy-led work rehabilitation for people with inflammatory arthritis : perspectives of therapists and their line managers.

To Twitter to woo : harnessing the power of social media (SoMe) in nurse education to enhance the student's experience (2015)
Journal Article
Sinclair, W., McLoughlin, M., & Warne, T. (2015). To Twitter to woo : harnessing the power of social media (SoMe) in nurse education to enhance the student's experience. Nurse Education in Practice, 15(6), 507-511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2015.06.002

This paper explores some of the difficulties, challenges and rewards for student nurses and nurse academics when harnessing social media (SoMe) as part of the overall learning experience. The paper draws upon data in the form of student voices, captu... Read More about To Twitter to woo : harnessing the power of social media (SoMe) in nurse education to enhance the student's experience.

Stalking Victims, Victims of Sexual Violence and Criminal Justice System Responses: Is there a Difference or just ‘Business as Usual’? (2015)
Journal Article
Korkodeilou, J. (2016). Stalking Victims, Victims of Sexual Violence and Criminal Justice System Responses: Is there a Difference or just ‘Business as Usual’?. British Journal of Criminology, 56(2), 256-273. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azv054

Based on the qualitative accounts of 26 self-defined stalking victims, this article examines the experiences of stalking victims with regard to the responses they received from criminal justice system practitioners. These experiences are compared and... Read More about Stalking Victims, Victims of Sexual Violence and Criminal Justice System Responses: Is there a Difference or just ‘Business as Usual’?.